The 2009 world champion is currently facing uncertainty with regard to his plans for 2017, uncertain whether he will remain at McLaren, possibly transfer to Williams, or simply call it a day on his F1 career.
Regardless of the uncertainty, and despite his last win dating all the way back to 2012, Button still enjoys his life in the fast lane as he said in an interview with German publication Auto Bild.
“Driving in Formula 1 is still fun for me. But it’s not just about driving, it’s also about winning. And for a long time now I haven’t been doing that.”
Next year will see the introduction of several fundamental technical changes which will include wider tyres and increased downforce, developments Button views as positive for the sport.
“It’s in the right direction, the sport is back on the way up.