Jenson Button is poised to come out of retirement and replace the Indy 500-bound Fernando Alonso at the Monaco Grand Prix. McLaren-Honda have yet to officially confirm the return of the 2009 World Champion, but there is a widespread understanding amongst various media outlets that is a case of when, rather than if he is Alonso's replacement. Although Button retired from Formula 1 at the end of the 2016 season, he was retained as a reserve driver and has continued to do simulator work for the team. He also signed a contract last autumn which made him the first-choice replacement should either McLaren driver not be able to compete in any grand prix. The contract also includes the option of...
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