Sebastian Vettel reckons he's ready to move up to Red Bull should the team choose him as David Coulthard's replacement.
The Scot announced last week that he would be retiring from F1 at the end of the season, paving the way for Vettel to take his place.
The German is the favourite to succeed Coulthard as not only does he have a long-term deal with Red Bull but also his results while racing for Toro Rosso have proven his ability out on track.
"If I didn't believe in myself that I deserve a chance or that I have the ability to drive a car reasonably fast to be competitive enough I wouldn't be here," he told Autosport.
"Of course, I believe in myself and I believe that I can do whatever they do, the drivers, in Ferrari or McLaren but I've got to be realistic.
"They have more experience and I have to catch up a lot. I know that I'm still very young and that there is a lot that I have to learn.
"If I didn't believe in myself then I would better go home and do something else. For sure, I am here, I am up for the fight no matter what and hopefully, as I say, my target is to be in a competitive car in the future."
Asked if he would take the Red Bull Racing job if offered it, the German said: "Why not? Yes."
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