McLaren confirm Button to race on in 2016


McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button (C) of Britain speaks to media at paddock area after the qualifying session of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, September 26, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button will race for McLaren again next season, the Formula One team confirmed on Thursday with a statement that ended speculation the 2009 world champion was heading for retirement.

Button said he was confident the Honda-powered team would overcome its "current difficulties" to achieve great successes in the future.

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