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2013 Japanese GP: Post-race press conference

After missing out on the win at today’s Japanese Grand Prix, Mark Webber explained he started the race on a two-stop strategy, but the team switched him to a three after his first stop. “I think we tried to race Romain at the start and then in the end we switched to the three,” Mark […]

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Sebastian Vettel wins 2013 Japanese GP

Oh how all of Australia wished Mark Webber could convert his pole position into a race win at the Japanese Grand Prix today. Yet, just as Stuart MacGill’s cricketing talent was never fulfilled thanks to the presence of Shane Warne, Webber had to once again watch, seemingly powerless, as his teammate went on to craft […]

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2013 Japanese GP: Qualifying report

Mark Webber’s F1 farewell tour finally has a highlight after he claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix this afternoon. It’s the first time he’s out qualified Sebastian Vettel this year and is the twelfth pole position of his career. Webber (1:30.915) was the only driver to lap the much loved Suzuka circuit under […]

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2013 Korean Grand Prix in pictures

While even his fellow drivers may be booing Sebastian Vettel’s latest win at the Korean Grand Prix, the race itself is under threat. Partly because of poor attendance and also due to the promise of a bumper 22-race calendar that nobody wants. One thing is sure, Mark Webber has plenty of fans in Korea, as […]

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Formula 1 Lotus Red Bull Racing

2013 Korean GP: Post-race press conference

One of the nice things about a grand prix held at a more convenient time for those of us following Formula 1 from the southern hemisphere is that we can follow the post-race activities in real time. That means you can read the press conference transcript before you go to bed. Before you do, here’s […]

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Formula 1 Lotus Red Bull Racing

Sebastian Vettel wins 2013 Korean GP

Sebastian Vettel’s charmed run has continued at the Korean Grand Prix, where he has just collected his fourth consecutive race win. The Red Bull champ won by just over four seconds from the Lotus duo of Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean. Vettel is very much on track to secure his fourth world title, his winning […]

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Watch Mark Webber’s flat spot

After making its debut on Paul di Resta’s car at the 2013 Italian Grand Prix thermal imaging cameras look like being a permanent addition to Formula 1 broadcasts. If you were on the couch for yesterday’s qualifying at the Korean Grand Prix you will have seen Mark Webber lock his right front. If you missed […]

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2013 Korean GP: Qualifying report

The Sebastian Vettel show successfully filed another episode this afternoon when the Red Bull champ claimed his 42nd career pole position. Vettel (1:37.202) was two tenths faster than Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes AMG, 1:37.420) who had set the pace in the first two practice sessions. Close behind was Mark Webber (Red Bull, 1:37.464). Sadly for Mark, […]

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Mark Webber talks taxi rides

Mark Webber has taken to twitter to share his views on being reprimanded for his post-race taxi ride at the Singapore Grand Prix. It’s fair to say he doesn’t agree with the ruling. Earlier today Autosport reported: “Not only did Webber not have permission from the marshals to enter the track at Turn 7, but […]

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Webber’s free ride costs him 10 places

Following his frustrating final lap retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix, Mark Webber hitched a ride back to pitlane on Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari. At times he looked a little precarious on the F138’s sidepod and it was a sight race stewards were not too happy with. Officially both Webber and Alonso were reprimanded for the […]

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2013 Singapore GP: Post-race press conference

After winning the Singapore Grand Prix with ease Sebastian Vettel faced many questions about his lead in the championship and was once again asked if he dislikes being booed. Fernando Alonso was praised for his never say die attitude and Kimi Raikkonen’s sore back became a pain in the neck, such was the amount of […]

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Sebastian Vettel wins 2013 Singapore GP

Sebastian Vettel toyed with his peers on the way to a 32 second victory in tonight’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver was challenged off the line by Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) and lost the lead for a few seconds. After that, though, Vettel totally outclassed the rest of the field. The demanding streets of […]