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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Vettel second to Schumacher in race to 30 wins

Sebastian Vettel’s first victory in Germany was his 30th Formula 1 win overall. As much as we enjoy portraying him as the pantomime villain to Mark Webber’s hero, it’s easy to forget that Vettel’s career achievements to date are quite remarkable. Of course, the three world championships headline his feats, but he could be on […]

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Motorsports

I’ve never seen “Le Mans”

It’s hard to believe, perhaps, but I’ve never found the time to watch the legendary Steve McQueen film Le Mans. With Mark Webber’s latest career move now confirmed this is something I need to put right. Jonathan Moore from Speedhunters has whet my appetite with his intro to the film: …Le Mans was brutally raw. […]

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Motorsports Porsche

An early look at the 2014 Porsche LMP1

On the day Sebastian Vettel extended his deal with the Red Bull F1 team it is quite fitting that the first official photos of Mark Webber’s new car have been published by Porsche today. Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard was at the wheel for the first test session in the 2014 Porsche LMP1, which took […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

The next two hours is up to you

Red Bull Racing brings us a mini documentary, if you like, with Mark Webber sharing his thoughts about his younger days and the rush he feels moments before leaving pitlane in a Formula 1 car.

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Motorsports Porsche

VIDEO: Porsche 911 RSR on the racetrack

Since the release of official information on 2013-spec 911 RSR Porsche has published a couple of videos showing the car and Mark Webber’s new teammates in action. A racing Porsche 911, well shot video and drivers talking about the thrill of competition. We’re sold and we can’t wait to see how they go at the […]

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Formula 1

See how much your favourite F1 driver is paid

Spanish publication El Mundo Deportivo is reporting on the list of salaries to be paid to Formula 1 drivers in 2013. Accordingly, Ferrari and Mercedes seem to have the deepest pockets, paying Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton AU$25.8 million each. In contrast, triple world champion Sebatian Vettel can only manage to eke $15.5 million from […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing Toro Rosso

Ricciardo latest in line for Red Bull hot seat

Despite a disappointing sixteenth place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo has risen to the top of the ‘most likely to replace Mark Webber in 2014’ list. Speculation has previously suggested Kimi Raikkonen could be the man to replace Webber should he depart the team at the end of this […]

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Formula 1 Motorsports Porsche Red Bull Racing

Porsche says no, everyone else says yes

Porsche insist no contract has been signed to tie Mark Webber to the company’s new chase for outright success at Le Mans which starts next year. “Mark Webber has not signed a five year contract with Porsche,” claimed a company executive speaking to German newspaper Die Welt. “Porsche has a squad of ten highly successful […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

“Helmut, yes… whatever. Next question!”

The BBC brings us a short interview with Mark Webber. It was recorded before yesterday’s disappointing qualifying session, where his car ran out of fuel. Which is probably just as well. As you’d expect the discussion centres around the intra-team controversy from the Malaysian Grand Prix. But it was when Mark was asked about the […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Vettel: I was faster, I passed him, I won

Look, we don’t want to keep talking about the fallout from the Malaysian Grand Prix, but it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Despite the weeks that have passed, Formula 1’s media spotlight is still pointing directly at Sebastian Vettel. And the three-time champ is only too happy to make the most of the opportunity. […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

No multi 21, no orders, no bull?

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko wants us to believe there will be no more team orders at the reigning championship constructor. “Team orders won’t be given by us anymore,” he told Germany’s Sport Bild. We’re not sure if Team Principal Christian Horner got the internal memo from Marko or is simply living in reality, but […]

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Formula 1 Red Bull Racing

Vettel urged to apologise to Formula 1

Yes, we’re still talking about that controversial win by Sebastian Vettel at last month’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Five-time grand prix winner John Watson has urged Vettel to apologise to Formula 1 and from what we can tell he’s not joking. Now a media pundit Watson said, “The way he acted was dishonest.” Before upping the […]