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My British Grand Prix predictions

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Jonathan Legard|08:49 UK time, Saturday, 20 June 2009

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Is this the weekend Jenson Button and Brawn Grand Prix are finally made to do the chasing? They made fools of plenty of us in Turkey when it appeared this season's front-runners had met their match in the shape of Red Bull, who had put Sebastian Vettel on pole.

The German didn't help himself by sliding off the track on the first lap in Istanbul and allowing Button through into the lead.

But it was still a brilliant win for Button and the team reckon it was their best victory yet because they were not expecting it but still took the chequered flag with a car Button described as a "monster" and an outrageous drive by the English world championship leader.

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My Turkish Grand Prix predictions

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Jonathan Legard|17:43 UK time, Friday, 5 June 2009

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It is a tall order in Formula 1 to beat Brawn Grand Prix because they seem to flourish wherever they go and whatever the weather.

Their English championship leader, Jenson Button, is also in the form of his life as he looks for his fourth straight victory.

BUT I am going to tip Felipe Massa to delay the Button bandwagon at the Turkish Grand Prix.

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My Turkish Grand Prix preview

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Jonathan Legard|18:45 UK time, Wednesday, 3 June 2009

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Hello all, I'm filling in for Murray Walker this week and looking ahead to this weekend's action in Istanbul. Can Jenson Button and Brawn make it six wins out of seven? Or will Ferrari score their first win of the year? And can Red Bull recover from a disappointing Monaco? Here are my thoughts:

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