Jenson Button will stay on at the McLaren team, having signed a multi-year contract with the British squad, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
The Briton joined McLaren as world champion in 2010, having clinched his first title with the Brawn GP squad back in 2009.
He has so far won four races with McLaren, and had been in talks about extending his deal for a while now, with both the McLaren and the driver having made it clear that he was to stay on.
On Wednesday, McLaren officially confirmed the news, saying Button has signed a new multi-year deal.
The Briton is currently in second place in the standings behind Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel.
"I've never felt more at home at a team than I do at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes," said Button.
"I've won four of the greatest races of my life here, I'm currently lying second in the drivers' world championship, and I feel that I'm driving better than ever.
"You can only achieve that with the right level of support - and I truly believe that the passion and determination to win are stronger here at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes than anywhere else.
"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.
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