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Jenson Button has made a sensational return to Formula 1 after joining the Aston Martin team.
Jenson Button has made a sensational return to Formula 1 by joining the Aston Martin team following his retirement in 2025 after the World Endurance Championship season.
Button is back in the motorsport world as Aston Martin’s new Team Ambassador on a ‘multi-year agreement’, representing the team globally and offering his expertise at various events.
Excited about the partnership, Button mentioned Honda’s new works partnership as a major reason for joining Aston Martin and expressed his eagerness for the upcoming 2026 season.
Although he will not be driving for Aston Martin in F1, Button will be working closely with the team and reunites with former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso, who is one of the lead drivers alongside Lance Stroll.
Button’s F1 career includes driving for Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR-Honda, Brawn, and Mercedes, with his highlight being the 2009 World Championship win with Brawn before retiring in 2016.
