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Jenson Button has given Brawn GP's new car, the BGP 001, its first shakedown at Silverstone today.

Just hours after Honda confirmed that it was selling the outfit to team principal Ross Brawn, the white, yellow and black car took its first exploratory laps around Silverstone.

The car, which was put together even though the team had no guarantee over their future, features a wide low nose, and highly sculpted sidepods.

The run is the first time the Brackley-based team have been in action since Honda announced in December that it was quitting F1.

Since then, the team have concluded an engine-supply deal with Mercedes-Benz, and confirmed drivers Button and Rubens Barrichello.

Following today's shakedown, the team will move to Barcelona in Spain for their first serious test, before another run-out at Jerez the following week.

