Word coming from the Red Bull Racing garage in the build up to this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix says are happy to keep Mark Webber for the 2012 season. Webber turns 35 in August and has been signing one-year contracts of late, saying he wants to ensure he has the desire to keep racing at the highest level before committing to another year.

Christian Horner, Team Principal, tells us that Mark’s desire is still there, “Mark has made it clear he wants to continue with Red Bull next year.

“One of the questions we had was does he still have the motivation and desire. We believe he does and we’re happy to continue.”

There’s likely to be a bit of negotiating before pen is put to paper, but it’s a good start when both parties are willing.

What impact this likely deal will have on Daniel Ricciardo‘s hopes to secure an F1 seat in 2012 is uncertain. However, if I was Jaime Alguersuari or Sebastien Buemi I’d be a little concerned about my long-term future with Toro Rosso.

[Source: BBC | Pic: Red Bull/Getty Images]