Mark Webber is already in talks over a contract extension with Red Bull. The Australian claimed seventh place in the Turkish GP, his fourth consecutive points finish of the season.

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Webber's current contract with the Milton Keynes outfit expires at the end of the season, but he said he is desperate to sign on for longer.

"We are talking now," he said. "I am free next year, but I am massively keen to stay here.

"What I love about this team is that I am employed to drive the car. If I have to do a contract day or a PR day, I ride a jet-ski instead of going to talk to people that don't want to see me and I don't want to see them. That's great."

Having struggled earlier in his career with Minardi and Williams, Webber said it makes a significant difference to be competing for points on a weekly basis.

"When you are getting smoked down at the back every week and it's tough, I'd rather be riding my mountain bike with my dog," he said.