Honda has confirmed that Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello will stay in its cars next year.

"It is important to have continuity of drivers with sound knowledge of the team," Honda Racing Team boss Nick Fry said on Tuesday.

Button, who won his first race in a Honda last year, said this year had been tough but he was looking forward to the Japanese GP this Sunday and the new 2008 season.

"It´s great to be back in Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix. I think Japan is a second home, obviously Honda´s home and it´s quite an emotional race for them," he said.

Button joined Honda in 2003 while Barrichello last year.

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