Williams F1 team announce SHOCK signing as former champion makes stunning comeback

Photo: © IMAGO

F1 News

F1 team announce SHOCK signing as former champion makes stunning comeback

Jacques Villeneuve has signed with a new team

By Sam Cook.

Monday 10 February 2025 23:00

Williams Racing have announced the return of a Formula 1 world champion.

The British team are currently gearing up for the 2025 season, boosted by the arrival of Carlos Sainz following his Ferrari exit.

F1 HEADLINES: Hamilton EXIT sparks major change as F1 team FIRE driver

Article continues under video

Sainz was forced out of the Italian team by Lewis Hamilton, with Williams subsequently securing his signature as a result and a major coup ahead of the new campaign

Williams also has some exciting young stars within their junior driver program, including Zak O'Sullivan and Luke Browning, with the future looking bright for the Grove outfit.

Williams announce new signing

Villeneuve drove with Williams between 1996-1998, winning the 1997 world championship title after a fierce battle with Michael Schumacher.

Following his departure from the sport back in 2006, Villeneuve has become a pundit, regularly appearing on Sky Sports F1's coverage at race weekends.

Jacques Villeneuve won the 1997 world championship

Williams announced in an official statement that Villeneuve will be taking up an ambassador role, alongside current ambassadors Jenson Button and Jamie Chadwick.

In an official press release, Villeneuve spoke of his excitement at rejoining the Williams team: "Williams has been a crucial part of my life, filled with fond memories," he said.

"I am ecstatic to be part of the family again, and to help celebrate the team’s heritage while supporting its future."

Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Carlos Sainz Michael Schumacher Jacques Villeneuve Williams Racing