Jenson Button appointed Team Ambassador for Aston Martin Aramco

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team welcomes 2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button as Team Ambassador ahead of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season.

As the most recent British World Champion to retire from Formula One, Jenson brings a unique blend of credibility, global recognition and storytelling power to the role. Under a multi-year agreement, he will support the team's media, partner and commercial programmes as Formula One prepares to enter a defining new era.

The 2026 season marks a major reset for the sport under new technical regulations and signals the beginning of the team's works partnerships with Honda, Aramco and Valvoline. For Jenson, whose career has spanned multiple regulatory eras in Formula One, the transition represents a rare opportunity to witness and support another generational shift in the sport.

Throughout his racing career, Jenson worked very closely with Honda. He claimed his first Formula One victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix with Honda power and, more recently, added to his legacy by winning the Super GT Championship in Japan with Honda. This enduring partnership has been a defining thread throughout many of his significant career achievements.

This continuity of experience and success gives Jenson a rare perspective on how great teams evolve across eras, making his move into Aston Martin's next chapter particularly meaningful.

Jenson will also reunite with Fernando Alonso, having previously been team-mates during the 2015 and 2016 Formula One seasons, bringing together two World Champions with a shared understanding of the sport at the highest level.

A long-standing admirer of the Aston Martin marque, Jenson is also the owner and active racer of a beautifully restored Aston Martin DB4, further underlining his personal connection to the brand's racing heritage and design legacy.

As Team Ambassador, Jenson will represent Aston Martin across global events, partner programmes and media engagements, bringing his perspective, credibility and passion for the sport to the team's growing international audience.

Jenson Button, Team Ambassador, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said:

"Joining Aston Martin Aramco during such a transformative time in the team and the sport's history is really exciting for me. Honda's 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. The 2026 season is going to be fascinating and being part of such an ambitious team is a real opportunity. I can't wait for Melbourne!"

Jefferson Slack, Managing Director of Commercial, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said:

"Jenson 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. He brings World Championship pedigree, deep experience with Honda, and an outstanding ability to connect with fans and partners around the world. As we enter the sport's defining new era in 2026, Jenson's insight and presence will be a valuable asset as we continue building this team for long-term success."