I dont doubt this at all. Lappi has said this several times.
I remember well from his spell at M-Sport how difficult he found it being away from his young family so much. And when he was out of a seat altogether he really loved being at home.
Thats true, but I understand he had the possibility to continue at Toyota sharing the car with Ogier no?
The smoke continues to be seen percolating around RB and Max leaving for Mercedes. It would be interesting to see Max and see if how he does.
But if Max does leave, does Red Bull become a...
Maybe if they're lucky, but I think it'll take a lot of work for them to catch the Racing Bulls without Max! :)
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