Jenson Button sets the record straight amid rumours he is replacing Martin Brundle on Sky

Martin Brundle responds to Sky Sports F1 rumours Taking to social media on Monday afternoon, Brundle reassured fans and claimed that he will be ‘at 15 of the remaining 19 races’. Replying to a fan, Brundle wrote: “Utter clickbait nonsense Margaret, don’t be concerned.

I’ve done 16 races per year for a good while now and continue to do so. “In fact with the cancellations I am at 15 of the remaining 19 races this season, subject to world events of course, as always.” 2009 world champion Button then replied to Brundle’s tweet amid rumours he could be the 66-year-old’s long-term replacement.

He wrote: “Nobody should be replacing Martin until he decides he’s had enough. I’ve listen to Martin in comms since I started in the sport and love his knowledge, insights and work ethic.

“As much as I enjoy jumping in the comms box when Martin is taking a well deserved break I wouldn’t want to do anymore as I’ve got enough going on!” Jenson Button ‘not positioned’ to replace Martin Brundle on Sky Sports F1 Button stated Brundle remains ‘the man’ when it comes to ‘commentary and insights’.

He added: “I am not positioned to replace Martin, he’s the man when it comes to commentary and insights. “As much as I love jumping in when Martin is taking a well deserved break I wouldn’t want to do more as I’ve got enough going on!”