McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain puts on his helmet in the garage during the second practice session in Suzuka, Japan, September 25, 2015, ahead of Sunday's Japanese F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - McLaren hinted on Friday that Jenson Button was planning to call time on his Formula One career but said they still hoped to persuade Britain's 2009 world champion to stay with them next season.
"Jenson is a fantastic guy, a world champion and a big part of our family at Honda and McLaren for six seasons," managing director Jonathan Neale told reporters after a wet day of practise at the Japanese Grand Prix.
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