Hamilton vows to stay

World champion does not want to drive for any other F1 team

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Hamilton vows to stay

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Lewis Hamilton has pledged his future to McLaren, saying he will "never" leave the Woking-based team.

The 23-year-old, who started his association with the team way back in 1996, repaid the faith McLaren have showed in him by becoming Formula One's youngest-ever World Champion this year.

Hamilton insists he will stay at McLaren for the rest of his career and also paid tribute to team boss Ron Dennis.

"I was born and grew up at McLaren. It is my home. Yes, I confirm I will never change team," he told Italian daily Corriere dalla Sera.

"I have a lot of respect for Ron and what he has done for me."

Hamilton also had words of encouragement for fellow Briton Jenson Button. The 28-year-old Button could be on the sidelines next season after Honda decided to pull the plug on their Formula One operations.

"I am sorry for the team and for Button, I hope he finds a way out," Hamilton added.

"He will definitely find another team if the team is not taken over."

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