Jenson Button becomes an Aston Martin F1 ambassador

The Briton, who ended his full-time career at the end of the 2025 season, which he contested in the World Championship ofEndurance, had been an advisor since 2021 Williams F1As the 2026 season approaches, Button now joins Aston Martinwhere he will have an ambassadorial role for the Silverstone team.

In addition to his experience of a top-level motorsport career between 2000 and 2017, Jenson Button will once again team up with Fernando Alonso, where he was a teammate for two seasons McLarenand also with Honda. The Japanese manufacturer supported Button's career from 2003 to 2008, with the Briton winning his first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2006 in Hungary, driving a car from the Japanese manufacturer. After equipping the Red Bull Since 2019, Honda has become a partner of Aston Martin this season.

As a team ambassador, Jenson Button will represent Aston Martin at international events, partner programs and media engagements, bringing his perspective, credibility and passion for the sport to the team's fans around the world.

“Joining Aston Martin at such a pivotal moment in the history of the team and the sport is truly exciting for me.”Button explained. “The new partnership between Honda and the team really appealed to me, and I’m eager to use my years of experience with them in my new role as an ambassador. The 2026 season looks exciting, and being part of such an ambitious team is a fantastic opportunity. I can’t wait to be in Melbourne!”

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