Button excited by McLaren challenge

JENSON BUTTON is relishing the prospect of embarking on a fresh challenge after being signed by McLaren to partner fellow world champion Lewis Hamilton in a stellar all-British line-up.

McLaren yesterday confirmed the arrival of Button on a “multi-year deal”, ending weeks of speculation over the future of the 29-year-old, who wrapped up his maiden world title in Brazil last month.

Button’s move to McLaren ends his seven-year association with the Brackley-based Brawn GP outfit, whom he joined in 2003 when the team was known as BAR before establishing himself as the team’s number one driver prior to Honda’s takeover in 2006.