New F1 deal on despite fresh ‘kick’ over 2021 title loss

But despite the lows of last year’s Abu Dhabi controversy, the competitive struggles with Mercedes this season, and renewed angst caused by Red Bull’s cost cap overspend, the seven-time champion is clear that his passion for racing has not cooled.

In fact, despite having many good reasons to walk away from F1 and go pursue interests he has elsewhere, the desire to stick with his current team is stronger than ever.

There is no ‘if’ about a contract extension…