Formula One driver Jenson Button says he will quit the sport if he does not get a contract from McLaren-Honda in 2016. (Pirelli to use different tyre compound in Singapore GP)
McLaren are yet to decide whether to retain the 35-year-old Button next season as he gets ready for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Briton driver hoped that there is a decision on his future “in a couple of weeks”. (Haze puts cloud on Singapore GP)
On the eve of the Singapore GP practice, Button said he was not interested in moving to another team.
“If I’m in F1, it will be with this team. I have had some tough times here but I have a lot of respect for them and for Honda. This is the team for the future,” Button said on Thursday.
McLaren have been uncompetitive this year, largely because of the lack of performance of the Honda engine on the Japanese company’s return to the sport after a six-year absence.
Speaking on the season so far, Button said, “It’s been a very tough season mentally for the whole team.”
“For everyone it’s been a really tough season. But everyone’s stayed positive and got their heads down. We’re all focusing on improving,” Button said.