Jenson Button has committed his future to McLaren by signing what the team say is a "multi-year contract".

The Englishman's contract was due to expire at the end of next year but the two parties had been discussing a new long-term deal.

Button, 33, said: "I've never felt more at home at a team than I do at McLaren.

"I've won four of the greatest races of my life here, Iand I feel I'm driving better than ever."

Button has attracted interest from other teams - Ferrari are among the outfits known to be considering him - but he has preferred to stick with McLaren.

"I truly believe that the passion and determination to win are stronger here at McLaren than anywhere else," he said.

"As a grand prix driver, those are incredibly powerful feelings to share and be part of, and they've only reinforced my desire to commit my long-term future to this team.

"I've made no secret of my ambition to continue winning races and world championships, and I fully believe this is the place where I can achieve those aims.

"We know how to win, and we're busy refining an organisation that will enable us to keep on doing that for years to come."

Team principal Martin Whitmarsh added: "Jenson is a great driver and a great guy.

"In fact, I can safely say that he's one of the most capable and respected drivers we've ever had, and I'm therefore absolutely delighted that he'll continue to work with us into the future.

"I feel sure that he'll now build on the considerable success he's already achieved with us, and will be even more successful with us in years to come."

"Even though these days we have more simulations, we're still very reliant on the driver's feedback and his responses to the changes we make, and indeed his suggestions for changes.

"So having Jenson on board for years to come is a great step for us because it gives us a very solid base in terms of a driver we can rely on for feedback."

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