Jenson Button admits he would consider returning to Formula 1 but accepts he is likely “past it”.
The 2009 world champion ended a 16-year career on the grid in 2016, though did return for a one-off appearance at his last team McLaren in Monaco in 2017.
More recently, he won the Super GT title in Japan last year and has turned to punditry with Sky Sports, and it was a Q&A with fans with the broadcaster that he was asked if a comeback was possible.
“I would like to say yes, but you get forgotten very quickly in the sport,” he replied.
“I walk in the paddock now and people don’t recognise me. I’m only kidding about that, but as a racing driver, I think they have forgotten me though.”
Having only raced the current generation F1 cars around the streets of Monte Carlo, Button also admits he’d welcome the chance to push one at a more suitable circuit.
“Watching the cars on track, it’s awesome. The speed that these cars carry, the braking capabilities, the downforce, the change in direction. They are mega bits of kit,” he explained.
“They are quicker than anything I’ve ever raced and I do miss it in some ways and would love to drive an F1 car again.
“But racing in F1…no, I’m sure I’m past it now.”