British former world champion Jenson Button will replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren for the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso will miss the race on 28 May to compete in the Indianapolis 500, with the full support of both McLaren and the team's engine partner Honda. "I'm thrilled to be making a one-off return," said Button, 37, who retired from F1 at the end of last season. "I couldn't think of a better place to make that return than my adopted home grand prix - Monaco." The 2009 world champion has spent the winter in California training for Ironman triathlons, his long-time passion. He signed a contract with McLaren last autumn that committed him to replacing any race driver who...
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