Jenson Button refused to be drawn on his future F1 plans amid rumours he is set to retire from the sport.
The 2009 world champion has an option to remain with McLaren for next season which both sides would need to take up, but recent reports suggested he is set to leave F1 following such an uncompetitive season. However, when asked about his future plans at Suzuka on Thursday, Button said nothing has been finalised yet.
"I can't give you anything else really since the last race, there's no more information to give you," Button said. "So you're going to have to wait a little while I'm sorry to say. We're in good talks - the team and myself - and that's it."
Asked if his comment regarding talks with the team suggested he would still be racing for McLaren in 2016, Button replied: "There's so many possibilities of what could happen next year. So many possibilities... But I haven't got an answer for you, I'm sorry to say."
And while Button admits he isn't enjoying McLaren's current position, he says he can take motivation from the potential of an improved future.
"I don't think any driver has joy when they're not fighting for victories. That's what we're here to do. What we love is the challenge of fighting at the front and the possibility of fighting at the front. So, no, I don't like finishing 14th, I don't like finishing 10th, that's not what gives me joy and that's not what excites me.
"But there are so many other things that if they work in your favour or if you see a future there's the possibility of joy coming back and that's exciting, that's a challenge."
Chris Medland's Japanese Grand Prix preview
Eric Silbermann's Japanese Grumpy Preview
Click here for the F1 drivers' girlfriends gallery
Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter
