The All-Motorsports Power Rankings: Week 40

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: New Formula One World Champion Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP poses for Virgin Media's SpeedWeek50 photocall at Bluewater Shopping Centre on October 20, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Imag

We have a new World Champion!!

Jenson Button crossed the finish line, defying what Mother Nature seemed intent on destroying the day before when she unleashed Brazilian Hell on Interlagos (and before anyone tries the predictable joke, it was not in a thin central line).

The Power Rankings are a "sporadic" feature on Midweek Motorsport program on Radio Le Mans, 8pm UK, 3pm Eastern (I think) 12pm Pacific, and forever more on iTunes. This week the program also includes an interview with Indycar champion Dario Franchitti.

15 Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 21: Formula One commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone leaves the F.I.A headquarters after attending the World Motor Sport Council hearing on September 21, 2009 in Paris, France. Renault will not contest the charges that Nel

He says that the publicity following Senna’s death was good for F1.

Hmmm...while we're on the subject...you know who else’s untimely demise would be good for F1 right now?

14 Tony Teixeira (A1GP)

KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 21: Jeroen Bleekemolen of Netherlands in action during the A1 GP qualifying round held at the Kyalami race track on February 21, 2009 in Gauteng, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

BIG question of the week.

Has anyone ever seen Simon Gillett and Tony Teixeira in the same room?

13 Richard Childress (NASCAR)

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 16: Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives the #88 AMP Energy/ National Gurad Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 16, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Stree

According to Richard, Dale Earnhardt Jr. “will win a championship someday”

We just don’t know in what sport yet.

12 Colin Edwards (Moto GP)

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Colin Edwards of the USA rides the #5 Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha during a practice session ahead of the MotoGP of Australia at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 16, 2009 in Phillip Island, Australia.

>“I pretty much fell asleep when the lights went out”

No! Dangerous!

11 Sam Hornish Jr. (NASCAR)

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #77 Mobile 1 Dodge, loses control of his car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jason Smith/G

You know, for a second there I thought that Sam might actually be a NASCAR driver.

NASCAR Charlotte Results

10 Jorge Lorenzo (Moto GP)

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Jorge Lorenzo of Spain rider of the #99 Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha returns to the pits after crashing out during the Australian MotoGP, which is round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship, at Phillip Island Grand Prix C

Lorenzo blames withdrawal symptoms from crashing for derailing his title hopes.

9 Kimi Raikkonen (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 17: Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari drives during qualifying for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 17, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

“Iceman” fails to melt when on fire. Angered scientific community demands nickname change to more truthful, but far less catchy “Pycrete-man”

What the hell is Pycrete?

8 Jarno Trulli (F1)

SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 04: Jarno Trulli of Italy and Toyota drives on his way to finishing second during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on October 4, 2009 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Dear Jarno,

Here are some reasons why you squaring up to Adrian Sutil as a bad idea.

1) You were wrong
2) You got fined for it
3) It reminded us all how short you are

7 Felipe Massa (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 17: Felipe Massa of Brazil and Ferrari is seen during the rain delayed final practice session prior to qualifying for the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 17, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (P

Massa had recovered well enough to wave the checkered flag, though he almost cracked when the race officials told him the guy winning the title would finish fifth.

6 Ari Vatanen (FIA)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 26: Former rally driver Ari Vatanen of Finland is seen in the paddock during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring on July 26, 2009 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Ari wants the courts to oversee the FIA elections to make sure they’re fair.

He seems to be under the illusion that the FIA is a democracy.

NB. He's withdrawn that application now, rumors of horse's heads in bed have been denied by the Todt camp.

5 Mark Webber (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 18: Mark Webber of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 18, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Getty Images)

He won an F1 race, by the way.

Brazilian Grand Prix Results

4 Casey Stoner (Moto GP)

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Casey Stoner of Australia and the Ducati Marlboro Team celebrates on the podium after winning the Australian MotoGP, which is round 15 of the MotoGP World Championship, at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Octob

He may be back to full fitness now.

3 Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates with his wife Chandra after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo

If I hear the words “New Leader, 48” once more I’m going to go spare (I can’t go postal as there’s a strike).

2 Rubens Barrichello (F1)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 18: Rubens Barrichello of Brazil and Brawn GP prepares to drive during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 18, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

“People put flowers on my coffin at the start of the year”

Don’t say that Rubens, you’ll give Bernie ideas.

1 Jenson Button (Formula One World Champion)

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 18: Jenson Button of Great Britain and Brawn GP drives on his way to winning the F1 World Drivers Championship during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos Circuit on October 18, 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (P

Brawn GP very glad they didn’t win the title in Japan after being treated to Jenson’s karaoke ‘stylings’.

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The All-Motorsports Power Rankings: Week 40

By
James Broomhead
(Analyst) on October 20, 2009

15 Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

14 Tony Teixeira (A1GP)

13 Richard Childress (NASCAR)

12 Colin Edwards (Moto GP)

11 Sam Hornish Jr. (NASCAR)

10 Jorge Lorenzo (Moto GP)

9 Kimi Raikkonen (F1)

8 Jarno Trulli (F1)

7 Felipe Massa (F1)

6 Ari Vatanen (FIA)

5 Mark Webber (F1)

4 Casey Stoner (Moto GP)

3 Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)

2 Rubens Barrichello (F1)

1 Jenson Button (Formula One World Champion)

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The All-Motorsports Power Rankings: Week 40

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15 Bernie Ecclestone (F1)

14 Tony Teixeira (A1GP)

13 Richard Childress (NASCAR)

12 Colin Edwards (Moto GP)

11 Sam Hornish Jr. (NASCAR)

10 Jorge Lorenzo (Moto GP)

9 Kimi Raikkonen (F1)

8 Jarno Trulli (F1)

7 Felipe Massa (F1)

6 Ari Vatanen (FIA)

5 Mark Webber (F1)

4 Casey Stoner (Moto GP)

3 Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)

2 Rubens Barrichello (F1)

1 Jenson Button (Formula One World Champion)

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