Jenson Button admits he’s no longer annoyed by McLaren’s decision to delay its driver line-up – essentially leaving himself and team-mate Kevin Magnussen in limbo – but now finds it rather amusing.
The Briton is without a contract for 2015, as is Magnussen, and the pair are waiting on McLaren to complete talks with a number of drivers before they find out if they’ve got seats for next year.
When asked if he was annoyed by the team’s delay, he said: “Not anymore. I was annoyed at the last race, but I am more relaxed with it.
“It is getting so close to the end of the season, it is actually getting funny,” he told the BBC.
The 34-year-old has made it clear that he would like to remain in F1, but with 15 wins and a world championship to his name, he says people shouldn’t be concerned if he’s on the sidelines, but should instead focus on rookie Magnussen.
“You shouldn’t worry about me. I am in a great place in my life right now and whatever happens next year I am happy.
“It’s tougher for my teammate,” he added. “I have been in the sport for a long time. Kevin is in his first season and there is more pressure on him to get a drive.
“I just hope they [McLaren] make the right decision.”
