JENSON BUTTON admits it feels “surreal” being back in the cockpit for McLaren ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix this week. Jenson Button is looking forward to returning to the cockpit
The 37-year-old announced his retirement from the sport just six months ago, despite having a contract until 2018, but will return for a one-off at Formula 1’s most glamorous race weekend.
And Button admitted he had no qualms about returning for the iconic race when McLaren racing director Eric Boullier made the call.
“It feels slightly surreal to be back in the cockpit,” Button said.
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Jenson Button took the chequered flag at Monaco in 2009
“Although I haven’t turned a wheel on track yet in the MCL32, I feel well prepared.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team again and, as I’ll be on the other side of the garage this time around, I’ll do my best to look after the car for Fernando.”
“I’m looking forward to stepping back behind the wheel for one of the most crazy, unpredictable and exciting races of the year,” he added.”It’s always a challenge, a huge challenge, for any driver – but a really exciting challenge, and has always been up there in my favourite races of the year.