Covid ruined opportunity for Button: "Would do a few tests for McLaren"

The coronavirus pandemic robbed us of much last year. It is a crisis that affects almost everyone, including the drivers. For example, former world champion Jenson Button had serious plans to return to racing at a high level, but COVID-19 prevented that from happening.

He says in an interview with Motorsport News that he had the chance to drive IndyCar in 2020. McLaren has entered into a partnership with Schmidt Peterson Motorsport and Button still maintains good ties with his former employer.

It is not entirely clear whether McLaren Arrow SP would have used a third car for him. With Patricio O'Ward and Felix Rosenqvist, they have two good regular drivers, so they will also have to put in a third car for Button if he wants a chance to drive this year.