Jake Humphrey believes Sky Sports F1 may already have Martin Brundle\u2019s natural successor \u2014 Jenson Button.<\/p>\n
2009 World Champion Button first appeared on Sky F1 at the 2018 British Grand Prix, his appearances laced with knowledge and a dry sense of humour to match.<\/p>\n
Jenson Button tipped to replace Martin Brundle<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> to your favourites list for news you can trust<\/p>\n Button became part of the team in 2019, however, his racing commitments meant the 15-time F1 grand prix winner was not a permanent analyst.<\/p>\n He has stepped up to the role more in recent years, and in Japan donned the Martin Brundle cap as he co-commentated on the race.<\/p>\n His fellow sports commentator Jake Humphrey believes Sky has found the perfect successor when the time comes that Brundle steps away from the mic.<\/p>\n More on Martin Brundle\u2019s F1 Grid Walk<\/p>\n Martin Brundle grid walk: Classic moments and marvellous mishaps<\/a><\/p>\n F1 Grid Walk of Shame: Machine Gun Kelly latest addition to celebrity sh*tlist<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cJenson Button is the natural successor to Martin Brundle,\u201d he wrote on social media.<\/p>\n \u201cBrilliant at calling the race, sharp with predictions and really gets not just what\u2019s happened, but also what is about to happen. Great to listen to. \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\u201d<\/p>\n Having spent 17 full seasons on the Formula 1 grid, Button brings insight into the drivers\u2019 psychology to his commentary, offering a more modern perspective on the sport.<\/p>\n Brundle, though, shows no sign of stepping away.<\/p>\n The man who brought us that at times chaotic and hilarious grid walk, wasn\u2019t present in Japan only because Sky F1 pundits swap out throughout the year to give everyone a break. Brundle, though, will be at far more races than he misses this year.<\/p>\n Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? Join our broadcast channel on WhatsApp<\/a> to get the scoop on the latest developments from our team of accredited journalists.<\/p>\n You can also subscribe to the PlanetF1 YouTube channel<\/a> for exclusive features, hear from our paddock journalists with stories from the heart of Formula 1 and much more!<\/p>\n