Mark Webber is convinced he will have another shot at the Formula One world title next year after confirming he is to remain in the sport.

Speculation has been rife since last week in Brazil after Webber's outspoken remarks that he had been "inconvenient" to Red Bull this season that he was poised to quit F1 following Sunday's final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

But Webber, 34, far from hanging up his gloves regardless of whether or not he wins the title, has no intention of quitting, and said: "I'm going to be here again next year."

He added:: "Of course the longer you drive, obviously the odds of you winning the title go in one direction.

"I'm not going to be around forever, and I clearly understand these guys (referring to Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel) will have more opportunities.

"When you get a winning car when you're 24 or 25 then you are going to have more chances.

"Obviously, I didn't really have a winning car early in my career, which is the case for lots of people that come into Formula One.

"I now have that, and I've been very successful at the back part of my career, and now I want to do it (win the title) on Sunday.

"If it doesn't happen I'll obviously have another crack next year, so my mentality doesn't change too much."

Appreciating his achievement this season flew in the face of people's opinions, Webber added: "I know I've been very fortunate even to have a chance to get to this point. I'm not greedy, but I know that it has been good to have a chance that I've grabbed with both hands."