Jenson Button says he is yet to decide which racing series he will compete in during his sabbatical from Formula One in 2017.
Button is stepping away from F1 next season after 17 years in the sport, moving in to an ambassadorial role for McLaren as Stoffel Vandoorne takes his race seat. Button has an option to return in 2018 -- if McLaren wants him back in a race seat -- so will remain under contract with the team and Honda until then.
When asked if he will be limited to racing with Honda machinery next year, he replied: "I don't think it has to be, but obviously those are the easiest programmes for me to do, yes.
"Nothing is set in stone, but I am sure they would not want me racing for a main competitor of Honda, which is completely understandable. I understand that. I won't be racing at Le Mans next year for example, because the right opportunity isn't there, but hopefully will be in the future."
Button admits he has plenty of options but is currently undecided on how much of a rest he wants after so long competing in the sport's premier category.
"I might do Suzuka 1000kms in Super GT. It would be nice if that works out. It is just logistics really. Apart from that I might do some rallycross in America and do some testing in something else, rallycross, I don't know.
"There is lots I can do and I have just got to choose how much I really want to do next year. I want more of a rest."
With Le Mans 24 Hours off the table for 2017, Button has also been linked with rallycross. Honda participates in America's Global Rallycross Championship, something Button suggested would be his main focus.
However, he has ruled out competing in a full season.
"That won't happen next year. In the future, definitely. I think it is a massively growing sport, especially with Audi pulling out of Le Mans and VW pulling out of rally. I know that there main aim is not rallycross, but I think it will definitely help their rallycross programme."