Jenson Button interviews Lewis Hamilton in 2019. (Getty Visuals)
LONDON — The Williams Method 1 team has signed 2009 planet champion Jenson Button as an adviser, 21 decades soon after handing him his grand prix debut.
The team mentioned on Friday that the 41-yr-previous, who won his title with Brawn GP, would provide as a ‘senior adviser’ in a multi-yr deal.
“I am so delighted to at the time yet again be capable to say that I’ve signed for Williams,” mentioned Button.
“Back when I was 19, it was a second that adjusted my existence and, regardless of the point it was about twenty decades in the past, I presently really feel like I by no means truly remaining.
“Sir Frank Williams confirmed religion in me, which I will be eternally grateful for, and I am incredibly enthusiastic to have the prospect to arrive again and support the team as it strives at the time additional for achievement.”
Williams, who adjusted possession last yr with the founding spouse and children providing up to U.S.-based Dorilton Cash, mentioned Button would go to a variety of races and some team activities in Britain.
The Briton, who retired in 2017 soon after 8 decades at McLaren, will also go on his position as a pundit for Sky Athletics tv.
“Bringing Jenson again on board is a further constructive step to support us go forward as a team each on and off monitor,” mentioned newly appointed Williams main executive Jost Capito.
He mentioned Button’s practical experience would “insert a further layer to our transformation each technically and as a organization.”
Williams has British youngster George Russell and Canadian Nicholas Latifi as their 2021 driver lineup. Russell has a lengthy-time period Mercedes deal and shone when he stood in for seven-time planet champion Lewis Hamilton last year.
The team concluded last without a position last yr and have not won a race due to the fact 2012.
