Jenson Button's next move predicted after racing retirement

2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has retired from racing after his final race in the World Endurance Championship in Bahrain. His retirement has, as you'd expect, led to speculation about his next move, with many fans suggesting we could see the Briton join the Sky Sports F1 broadcast team full-time.

Button confirmed in July 2025 that he would retire at the end of the current WEC season to focus on spending more time with his family, but fans are adamant that he will not step away from the motorsport world for good. 

"This will be my last race, I've always liked Bahrain, I think it's a fun track, and I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can because this will be the end of my professional racing career," Button told BBC Radio Somerset ahead of his final race.

"I've really enjoyed my time with Jota in WEC but my life has got way too busy and it's not fair on the team or on myself to go into 2026 and think that I'm going to have enough time for it.

"My kids are four and six and you're away for a week and you miss so much, you don't get this time back. I feel like I've missed a lot the last couple of years, which has been fine because I knew that would happen, but I'm not willing to do that again for another season."

Alongside his racing career, Button has had a part-time role with Sky Sports F1 since 2018 and serves as an ambassador for Williams Racing.

"Next F1 commentator (full-time)? Following the footsteps of other British legends such as James Hunt, John Watson, David Coulthard and of course Martin Brundle!" one fan predicted on a Reddit discussion on Button's retirement and next steps.

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"Jenson on full-time would be the only thing that could bring me back to Sky's feed," another responded, while someone else wrote: "Wouldn't be surprising as Brundle is clearly in the process of transitioning out."

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has been part of the broadcast team at Sky Sports F1 since 2012, having also held similar roles with ITV and the BBC. At 66 years old, some fans expect Brundle to gradually wind down before retiring from the role, although it is worth noting that this has not been confirmed.

"Not the guy you replied to but Brundle is 66 years old and does less and less races every season. This year it feels like he’s missed about a third of them maybe more," another fan responded. "There is a noticeable decline in quality when Karun [Chandhok] or Anthony Davidson is the co-commentator. The coverage is still excellent when they have JB up there and very good too when they have Nico Rosberg in there so Sky really do need to find someone who can fill Brundle’s shoes soon because Karun and Anthony Davidson aren’t the ones."

Another added: "Just like the wonderful legend that is Murray Walker, Martin will never be able to be replaced. JB is the only real candidate to take the reins after Martin as JB is a legend in his own right and has a unique personality and style, but like Martin does compared to Murray."

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