The story so far – Brawn GP’s mid-season report

It’s a tale worthy of a Hollywood film script. Despite starting the year not knowing if they would even be around at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Brawn GP have been far and away 2009’s strongest team, outshining 2008’s trio of title contenders, Ferrari, McLaren and BMW Sauber.

Backmarkers made good, the former Honda team have taken six wins from eight races and lead the constructors’ championship with a sizeable advantage. Here’s the story of their season so far…