London, Nov 9 : Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton has told current world champion Jenson Button that his McLaren team would be a lot tougher to beat next season.

Hamilton also said that the disappointing season, which took him close to quitting over Liargate, has taught him a lot about himself and his team.

"We''ve been through a lot together and we know each other a lot better," The Mirror quoted Hamilton, as saying.

"That''s something I appreciate and that will make us a better unit next season. I''ve grown as a man, and as a driver. I''ve faced bigger hurdles this year than in my previous two seasons and I now know how to cope with things better," he added.

Wind tunnel data has already suggests the new McLaren car will be faster than the one Hamilton put on pole for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi last Sunday. (ANI)