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Webber to lead Porsche at Le Mans in 2014?

Mark Webber’s driving future for 2013 has been well discussed, but this is the first rumour we’ve heard speculating on what the likeable Aussie will be doing in 2014. And speaking without any objectivity at all, we like this one. A lot. In today’s Herald-Sun veteran journalist Paul Gover said: “If the talk is right—and […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Webber pissed off at Monaco GP cheat claims

Leading into the Canadian Grand Prix it’s no surprise Mark Webber was asked about the holey floor on his Red Bull RB8. In the time since Mark won the Monaco Grand Prix, the FIA has judged the ‘tyre squirt slots’ on the RB8 to be illegal, which has led to claims that Red Bull cheated […]

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Mateschitz wants Webber to stay at RBR

Red Bull Racing’s owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, is reported to have given a short but unambiguous show of support for Mark Webber. No doubt questioned after the Webber to Ferrari rumours the Austrian billionaire told Swiss newspaper Blick, “I hope that he keeps driving with us for a long time.” Looks as though those whipper snappers […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Vettel forced to follow Webber’s lead

At last weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix Red Bull ran different spec cars. Mark Webber was driving a chassis with the latest updates, including a revised exhaust layout, while Sebastian Vettel was using the RB8 matching pretty much what we first saw back in pre-season testing. Results from the three races to date go almost exclusively […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Further clarity on Webber’s Bahrain GP stance

“Mark Webber stands alone as voice of reason on Bahrain Grand Prix” reads the headline in The Guardian. If nothing else they have offered greater detail in respect to Webber’s latest comments than we first reported, via the BBC, early this morning. Accordingly, it turns out the Australian veteran has developed into something of an […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

AusGP: Webber hopeful rather than confident

Following his fifth place in qualifying Mark Webber is hopeful it will bring him good luck. Today will be Webber’s 11th race start in the Australian Grand Prix and so far the best he has to show for it is a trio of fifth places (2002, 2005 and 2011). Aside from his debut race here […]

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Formula 1

Webber tougher than Schumacher says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg, current teammate to seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, has declared Mark Webber the toughest teammate he’s shared a garage with during his six years in Formula One. The pair drove together for Williams in 2006, in what was Rosberg’s debut year. Rosberg and Webber shared an amusing anecdote during the 2006 Brazilian Grand […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Webber ‘satisfied’ with RB8 debut

Mark Webber got off to a delayed start in pre-seaon testing at Jerez, before recovering to post the fourth quickest time of the day (1m20.496s). The track debut of the RB8 had to be postponed while the team waited for new parts to arrive and around three hours were lost. Webber said he was satisfied […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Webber confirmed for first test of 2012 RB8

Red Bull Racing has confirmed Mark Webber will be the first to test their new 2012-spec RB8 machine when pre-season winter testing commences next month. There are three official pre-season testing windows scheduled prior to the Australian Grand Prix, with a four-day test in Jerez, on 7–10 February to open the 2012 season. Webber will […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Webber says Austin will be ace (and more)

Mark Webber reckons the revitalised USGP will be a success and has given his seal of approval to the track layout. “I think Austin will be a good addition,” Mark said. “The track looks sensational, they have done a good job with the layout, a lot of undulation and sweeping, quick corners which is always […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Red Bull still rooting for a Webber win

While it is only the formality of a solitary point separating Sebastian Vettel from his second world crown, Red Bull Racing wants to see Mark Webber win at least one of the five remaining races in 2011. “All of us want to see Mark get a victory before the end of the year, and we […]

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Webber on that Eau Rouge move with Alonso

After the break you can watch a brief clip from the BBC post-race coverage at the Belgian Grand Prix. Mark Webber was flagged down by the crew and was asked about that move on Fernando Alonso at Eau Rouge. Brilliant stuff! UPDATE 30 August: Thanks to John for sending us this great photo of Webber […]