Villeneuve rejoins Williams F1 as ambassador for 2025

Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula 1 world champion, is set to return to Williams in an ambassadorial role for the 2025 season, marking his reunion with the team after 27 years. Villeneuve joins fellow ambassadors Jenson Button and Jamie Chadwick, who are tasked with bridging the team's storied past with its future ambitions. He expressed excitement about rejoining Williams, a significant part of his career, and aims to celebrate the team's heritage while supporting its future. Button, also a former Williams driver, emphasized the privilege of being part of the team, while Chadwick highlighted her commitment to mentoring the next generation of racers. This ambassador role is expected to include public appearances and promotional activities without hindering Villeneuve's broadcasting commitments. Williams team principal James Vowles lauded the trio as perfect representatives of the team's legacy and future aspirations.