His Formula 1 adventure may be over for now, but Brendon Hartley says his motor racing career is still very much alive.
Having been given a second chance by Red Bull and Toro Rosso, the 29-year-old New Zealander has lost his seat after just a single full season.
"I've definitely been better," told Hartley.
He won the world endurance championship and Le Mans with Porsche, and Hartley said he maintained his relationship with the German outfit since entering F1.
"My phone has been glued to my ear over the last week, a lot of emails," said Hartley.
"Not the perfect time of year to be sorting out a drive, but I've got a good reputation and I'm just trying to figure out what the right steps are and also what's going to keep me happy.
"You will definitely see me doing something next year but it won't be F1," he added.
Hartley says his situation is not all bad, as he enhanced his CV and "definitely didn't disgrace myself" in F1 this year.
