McLaren has confirmed Jenson Button will deputise for Fernando Alonso at the Monaco Grand Prix with the latter participating in the Indianapolis 500.
McLaren announced on Wednesday that Alonso would miss May’s Monaco Grand Prix in favour of participating in the Indy 500.
With Button’s experience and the fact he still has a contract with McLaren means he is the only viable choice for the team.
“I’m thrilled to be making a one-off return to Formula 1 racing, and I couldn’t think of a better place to make that return than my adopted home Grand Prix: Monaco,” Button said.
“I’m looking forward to pitting myself against the unique racing challenge that is the Monaco Grand Prix. I’ll drive the MCL32 around Monaco in the McLaren sim beforehand, and I reckon I’ll be ready for the race after doing that.
“I’m supremely fit, having done a lot of triathlon training recently, so I have no worries on that score. And it’ll be nice to say ‘hi’ to all my old Formula 1 mates too, and hopefully to give the fans something to cheer about.”
