Button targets constructors' crown

Jenson Button is fully aware of the burning desire within McLaren to finally end their constructors' championship hoodoo.

For a team with the resources, experience and know-how of McLaren, it is hard to believe they have not won the team title since 1998. But after winning the last three races - Lewis Hamilton's triumphs in Hungary and Italy sandwiching Jenson Button's victory in Belgium - there is real optimism within McLaren this could be their year.

The Woking-based marque have closed the gap to Red Bull at the top of the standings to 29 points, and with seven races remaining, the fight is on, starting in Singapore on Sunday. "For the guys who have been here that whole period of time (since the last constructors' title win), not winning it has been difficult," said Button.

"I know it would really mean a lot to the guys in the garage who put the cars together, and all those back at the factory, to finally win the constructors'. It would be massive.

"For us as drivers it means a lot to help the team achieve that, and to achieve it together. But for those guys, it would be a very special feeling if we could come away with the constructors' this year."

Hamilton could sense the enthusiasm and passion bubbling away on his last visit to the team's factory following his success at Monza.

"The atmosphere was fantastic. The guys are incredibly geared up to challenge and fight for this world championship, which is great to see," said Hamilton.

"When I went back the guys were still wearing the rocket-red tops (worn after each win), which is great.

"We've had some great performances the last three wins, so they are all thinking 'Jeez, we're going to push like crazy because we might be able to do this'.

"You felt energy, so it's comforting to know the guys are working harder than ever, they're excited, so of course that makes you happy."