Sebastian Vettel has once again insisted he will not retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season.
After the Monaco Grand Prix, veteran paddock reporter Joe Saward claimed the big rumour in the harbour was the German contemplating his future in the sport.
This as he endures a tricky season at Ferrari, who are lacking performance as well as the challenge from new teammate Charles Leclerc.
“I have no plans to stop Formula 1," Vettel told Auto Bild. "I still have lots of fun, and I still have something to do at Ferrari.
"We want to try everything again this season to bring about the turnaround and the Canadian Grand Prix should be the beginning."
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That "something to do" is become world champion with the Scuderia, a dream he has had ever since stepping into F1.
Although with 2019 already looking like a dud year, Vettel is taking it one race at a time.
"Our car is good, but we're still getting to know it, finding it harder this season to find the best way to work with the tyres," he said.
"We are learning every day, and this knowledge also benefits us for building next year's car.
"Canada is a race we drivers really look forward to," the German added.
"Last year, I started from pole and won the race, 40 years after Gilles Villeneuve won here. I will do my utmost to get a good result."
