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Podium finish for Button

The Honda Racing F1 Team ended its 2006 season in style today as Jenson Button secured another podium finish for the team in a breathtaking title decider at the Interlagos circuit. He took the chequered flag in third position after a brilliant drive from 14th on the grid, while local hero Rubens Barrichello crossed the line in seventh place.

Today's result brings the Honda Racing F1 Team's tally to 21 points finishes, with Jenson securing his seventh consecutive points haul, to make a total of 11 from the 18 races. Rubens brought home points on 10 occasions from the 18 opportunities. They end the Drivers' Championship sixth and seventh, whilst the team takes a strong fourth position in the Constructors' Championship, 50 points ahead of the next team.

Button commented on his podium finish: "I'm thrilled to end the season on the podium, especially coming through from 14th on the grid yet again and after the problem we experienced yesterday. This result came out of a genuine fight, with the car showing great competitiveness. It was one of the most enjoyable races I have experienced. It's only natural to think about where we could have finished if we had been able to start further up the grid, but we shouldn't take anything away from a great result and a very strong second half of the season."

Rubens Barrichello said: "It was tough for me today. I couldn't get a rhythm in the car and I was having some difficulties with the handling, but still we got two cars in the points once again. Jenson had a good race coming from the back to get on the podium, so it's a strong end of the season for us. I have to say that I struggled this year with the car but we have the winter to work hard with the benefit of all the lessons we have learned this season. I would also like to congratulate Felipe on his fantastic win today. We all get in life what we deserve, and he has had a great weekend."

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