2009 Formula One champion Jenson Button has shared his interest in racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in San Diego.
The former F1 driver had announced his retirement from racing at the end of the 2025 World Endurance Championship, but has now opened the door for a racing return. “I have no regrets at all. I’ve done everything I wanted to do in my career and more,” he said at the time of his retirement. “It’s the right time to stop. Racing takes a lot of commitment – travel, preparation, the mental load – and I want to spend that energy elsewhere now.
“My kids are growing up fast and I don’t want to miss those moments. I don’t feel like I’ve left anything on the table. I’m content with what I’ve achieved.”
During an appearance on the Rolex 24 broadcast, the Briton shared his desire to take part in the Craftsman Truck Series at his now-home race in San Diego.
“Well you just talked about NASCAR going to San Diego,” he said with a smile. “My local race, now. Has anyone got a Truck that wants me to drive?”
He later added: “If it’s got a wheel and gearstick, I’m there. So yeah, I would love to do a Truck race if it’s possible.”
Over the years, Button has raced in F1 with Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn (the team he won his championship title with) and McLaren, as well as stints in the World Endurance Championship, Super GT, the NASCAR Cup Series with Rick Ware Racing, and the Race of Champions.
Button had hinted at a potential return to NASCAR after a disappointing run at the inaugural Chicago street race. He told Motorsport.com in 2024, when asked if he had scratched the NASCAR itch: “Well, no, because we never got that result.
“It was annoying because a couple of times we were quick. We just didn’t get that result, so it was frustrating. I was asked to do a race this year in a really good car, but I just can’t. There’s so much racing to be done and I’m also doing TV work with Sky still, and things with other sponsors, so it’s enough this year.”