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2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button has taken on a role with Aston Martin
Jenson Button, the one-time Formula 1 world champion, has become an ambassador for Aston Martin for the 2026 season, reaffirming his long-standing ties with Honda as they enter their debut season with the team.
Notably winning the F1 world championship in 2009 with Brawn GP during his stint in the sport from 2000 to 2016.
Since departing from F1, Button has crossed over into various racing series, including Super GT, British GT, Rallycross, Extreme E, and most recently, the World Endurance Championship.
Returning to full-time racing in 2024, Button spent two years with Jota in the WEC before retiring from his racing career at the end of last year.
His continuous presence in the F1 paddock as a Sky Sports pundit is complemented by his new role as an ambassador for Aston Martin, reuniting with former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso.
Button’s association with Honda goes back to 2003 at BAR, culminating in his first F1 victory with Honda in 2006, as he will bring his wealth of experience with the Japanese manufacturer to his new role as ambassador for Aston Martin.
