Jenson Button signs up for a season of F1… with Sky

Jenson Button will be back in the F1 paddock next season when he joins Sky F1's team of commentators for 2019.

The 2009 world champion, who remains an active driver, winning the Japanese Super GT series this year, contributed to Sky F1's expert line-up last summer at the British Grand Prix.

"I'm incredibly excited to join up with the Sky Sports team again," said Button.

"Working with them at Silverstone this year gave me a taste of television broadcasting, one that I thoroughly enjoyed and look forward to again in 2019."

Jenson Button, a champion once again!

Sky has retained the exclusive rights to F1 for the United Kingdom for the next six years, and will broadcast live every practice session, qualifying session and race on F1's 21-race schedule in 2019.

"Jenson's arrival is fantastic news for our customers and for motorsport fans," said Scott Young, head of Formula 1 at Sky Sports.

"We have a world-class presenting team and we now add the unique insights from another world champion.

"This will elevate our coverage of Formula 1 in what is our first year of exclusivity in the UK."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.