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Button was offered Toro Rosso drive
Jenson Button has revealed that Toro Rosso offered him a seat for the 2009 season following Honda's shock withdrawal from the sport the previous year. Of course, the Briton declined the offer and remained on board at Brackley where Ross Brawn subsequently 'bought' the team, the pair going on to win both titles. 'One option was to race for Toro Rosso, Red Bull's junior team,' reveals Button in his autobiography Life to the Limit, as he recalls the dilemma he faced at the end of 2008 following Honda's withdrawal. 'I loved them,' he admits, 'they had and still do have great spirit and attitude, but I knew I'd never get close to a podium in their car. 'What's more, they wanted me to bring...
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