Mark Webber’s Formula One career will extend into an eleventh season after he re-signed with Red Bull Racing for the 2012 season. The one-year contract extension is a perfect way for Mark to celebrate his 35th birthday today.
“I want to continue racing at the top in Formula One so it’s no-brainer to remain at Red Bull Racing for another year,” Webber said. “My motivation to achieve the best results possible both for myself and the team is still very high.
“Over the past five years, we have worked hard and proved that we can design and build a competitive and championship-winning car, and I’m looking forward to putting the car and myself on the limit again each and every race weekend in 2012.”
UPDATE: Pics of Mark’s birthday celebrations have been added below.
Red Bull is pleased to have secured its current driver pairing for another year. Team Principal, Christian Horner explains, “When we sat down and started talking about 2012, it was immediately obvious that Mark and the team wanted to continue our successful relationship. This meant agreeing an extension for 2012 was very straightforward.
“Mark knows the team well, having been with us since 2007, and his motivation, fitness and commitment is as high as it has ever been. The pairing of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel is a very strong one, they push each other hard and we are extremely happy the pairing will remain unchanged for a fourth season.”
The new deal will take Webber into a sixth year with Red Bull. All six of Webber’s Grand Prix victories have been with the team and he is currently second in the championship, 85 points behind Sebastian Vettel.
Mark was fastest in Free Practice 2 at the Belgian Grand Prix overnight and will be aiming for his tenth career pole position later tonight.
[Source: Red Bull Racing | Pics: Getty Images]
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