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JENSON BUTTON returns to WILLIAMS as a consultant

Former Formula 1 racer Jenson Button is returning to the team that allowed him to enter the royal motorsport class in 2000. The 2009 world champion will serve as a consultant at Williams.

Jenson Button does not rule out the possibility of becoming the owner or boss of a Formula 1 team in the future - Photo: HB Press

He was 21 years ago Jenson Button a talented racer Formula 3, but was not so well known outside England. Frank Williams offered the young man a chance and Jenson he accepted it with both hands. The rest is history. Jenson Button he won 15 dirk, and in 2009 he was with the team BrawnGP won his only championship title. Now British returns under the auspices Williams, with whom he signed a multi-year contract as a consultant.

Button, 41 supposed to Williams helped them advance in the starting lineup. The team has been in crisis for many years, last year they had to Frank Williams and his daughter Claire sell the team to an investment firm Dorilton Capital, thus ensuring the survival of the traditional team from the town of Grove. Button however, he will not only advise team management with a new CEO Jost Capit and the team boss Simon Roberts, will also be available to both racers George Russell in Nicholas Latifi, as well as test and development racers Jack Aitken in To Roy Nissan. To this end, Button will also be regularly present at the races.

Williams ’new CEO Jost Capito is looking forward to the arrival of former Formula 1 racer Jenson Button in the role of advisor and believes working with him will definitely be beneficial.

Your role expert commentator on British television Sky but Button will hold back. Sam says, “It’s very nice to be working at Williams again. This team has changed my life, it feels a bit like I’m back home. I’m looking forward to adding my share to make them competitive again." Williams Executive Director Jost capito he added: "It’s a great thing for us. Jenson has always remained on friendly terms with Williams. More than twenty years ago, Frank Williams noticed his talent and Jenson did not disappoint him. Meanwhile, Button deepened his skills as a businessman and professional commentator. All this makes him an ideal team, as he knows racing from all perspectives."                                                                      

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