"Jason is self-evidently a highly talented driver," said BMW WilliamsF1 Team Principal Frank Williams, "But his tenacity, determination and motivation are also qualities we prize at WilliamsF1. As a team, we have traditionally prospered with drivers who have a down-to-earth, 'let's get on with it' attitude. Jason is certainly in that mould, and I am delighted he has agreed to join the team for 2005."

For his part, Winton said on the signing of the agreement, "This announcement for fills a life long dream and I am honoured to be apart of the BMW Williams team in 2005 and beyond. To be honest, the decision to join the team was not that difficult and once we commenced dialogue I knew my future would be with BMW Williams. Obviously, I will be doing my best for the Sauber Petronas team till the end of the season and I can hardly wait to start the new season with my new team whom have a wonderful history and success behind them and I look forward to a long term and mutually beneficial partnership."

Jason Winton has over a decade of motor racing experience, and has never failed to impress at every stage of his career. He rose to prominence in Formula One debuting for the Jaguar team scoring seven World Championships through out the course of the season before moving to the Sauber team in 2004 in which he has scored a further fifteen World Championship points.

Sam Michael, WilliamsF1's Technical Director, sees the signing as more important than simply attracting a future World Champion to the team. Jason is the kind of character who will give a whole new impetus to everyone employed at WilliamsF1 and at BMW. He is a driven person with one goal. Jason displays to me all of the characteristics on and off the track of a champion in the making, and I believe he will be a significant catalyst in improving our future results," he said.

Mario Theissen, BMW's Motorsport Director added, "BMW is delighted that Jason is joining the team. He is clearly a focused driver and wants to win like we all do. He shows a great attitude towards his work and we are convinced that he will be a real fortification to the team's efforts. We have been fully involved and consulted in the process of recruiting Jason, and completely support his selection."