{"id":454802,"date":"2026-02-03T02:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/454802\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T02:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:20:13","slug":"f1-news-jenson-button-reunites-with-honda-in-new-f1-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/454802\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 news: Jenson Button reunites with Honda in new F1 role"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJenson Button has joined Aston Martin as an ambassador.<\/p>\n

Button previously worked with Williams from 2021 as an ambassador, which extended to advisory and heritage driving roles.<\/p>\n

The move to Aston Martin is on a multi-year agreement, supporting its media, partner, and commercial program.<\/p>\n

It marks a reunion between Button and Honda, with whom he worked closely during a tumultuous period at McLaren.<\/p>\n

Ironically, Button\u2019s move to Aston Martin also reunites him with Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne, with whom he was teammates at the Honda-powered McLaren squad in the mid-2010s.<\/p>\n

Although Button\u2019s relationship with Aston Martin is new, his ties to Honda go back more than two decades, when he raced for the factory F1 team in 2003.<\/p>\n

Even after F1, Button continued his relationship with Honda in the Japanese Super GT series that he won in 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining Aston Martin Aramco during such a transformative time in the team and the sport\u2019s history is really exciting for me,\u201d said Button.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonda\u2019s new works partnership with the team was a huge draw and I look forward to bringing my years of experience working with them to my new role as ambassador.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2026 season is going to be fascinating and being part of such an ambitious team is a real opportunity. I can\u2019t wait for Melbourne.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aston Martin commercial managing director Jefferson Slack welcomed Button to the fold.<\/p>\n

\u201cJenson is one of the most respected figures in modern Formula One and we are delighted to welcome him to Aston Martin Aramco as team ambassador.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe brings world championship pedigree, deep experience with Honda, and an outstanding ability to connect with fans and partners around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we enter the sport\u2019s defining new era in 2026, Jenson\u2019s insight and presence will be a valuable asset as we continue building this team for long-term success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aston Martin will unveil its livery on February 9 at the official pre-season test.<\/p>\n

All the key dates ahead of the 2026 F1 season<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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