I'd say the respect is mutual.
When he went to the factory he made a point of introducing himself to everyone, cleaners included that took longer than was planned.
He's seen as a gentleman & maybe there's just something about a smaller group of people that'll come on over their Xmas hols to make changes to his car because of who he is & what he's done to this team. There's not a lot of work in that corner of Cumbria.

They've had everything they could want as shown by the recent two day test in Wales. After the tank comment I've never heard a bad word said.

But look at M-Sport. They've so much going on in their racing series that they compete in across the world & of course their rallying side.

Is it like a family-I'd guess so & is there a lot of extra time away from home doing PR ? I doubt it.

Would you step out of the championship winning team in any other form ?

No & the sensible choice is another two years there, developing the car more to his style & long may the dream continue.