Support Mark’s Return to Le Mans – And Win Stuff!

on May 23, 2014 2014 Season, Mark Webber News with 95 comments
FIA World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Silverstone

24 hours is a long time, especially if you’re not sleeping and you’re staying focused, concentrating on racing a car with 200 km/h around a 13km track.

As Mark prepares to return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, how about showing your support and be in with the chance of winning a signed T-shirt by the man himself?

To enter, just send in a message of support – it could be a written message, a photo or a video; whatever takes your fancy.

We’ll put the very best on markwebber.com and Mark will choose his favourite to win the signed T-shirt.

How to take part:
Send your message of support to win@markwebber.com before 6pm GMT on June 1.
Include your full name and daytime phone number.

What’s up for grabs?
The winner will get one of the new Mark Webber endurance tees signed by Mark and the two runner-ups will receive a signed cap. We’ll get in touch with the winners to arrange getting their prizes.

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95 Comments

  • sharon
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Well you made my birthday when we saw you on the plane from Gatwick to Faro, so here is hoping this best wishes helps you to a win.

  • jeffreydahn
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Best of luck, Mark. I’ll be watching as much of the race as shown on American TV, and pulling for you a Porsche all the way. It’s been a long time since the 917’s of my heyday. Give ’em hell, mate!

  • Wendy Willoughby( nee NIlon)
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    I have watched your success from when your father was a part of Queanbeyan Whites. Still very proud to be a Queanbeyanite. My son is now karting and My hubby and I own a championship winning V8 car! All the best in your new venture Mark!

  • Jamie biddle
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck to the nicest man in motorsport missing you this year

    • Joyce
      on May 23, 2014 Reply

      Could not agree more – I love Australia and have visited many times. Too old now to do these long distance flights, but still long to be in the mix!!

  • Karan Singh
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Be champion of FIA ENDUARANCE you are my favourate . I am missing you in F1 .

  • kadocsa lukacs
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    With your experience and training Mark im sure the 24 Hours of LeMans will be a piece of cake. I know you will have a good time, a good race, and push for the first place, which you will surely take 😀

  • chris sigman
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Dear mark; I just wanted to pass along my best wishes as you attack le mans. To me, real racing has always been about the driver bringing the car right to the edge, and honestly, its a rare feat. Good drivers are consistent, great drivers make amazing things happen. This is where I have always seen you mr. Webber. Whatever that rare “it” is, youve got that, and the result is that you are a fascinating and entertaining driver to watch. Regardless, but please know that we will be cheering you on from massachusetts! Best of luck!!!

  • Vicky metcalfe
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck 🙂

  • gal bitton
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    go mark go ! we support you since that “f1 into the air” flipflop with redbull. you the best! and good luck with porsche ! gal bitton – from Israel

  • Helen Wilson
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, all the best of luck at Le mans, I am sure the whole of Australia wishes you the very best of luck, not that you need it as we all know how much talent you have as a driver and a sportsman.

  • wini brennan
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark i just as a fellow Australian and a massive fan of yours, wanted to wish you the best of luck, because of school i cant come and watch you, but we are proud of you here in australia, and will be cheering for you! You are an inspiration to us all!!! A million thanks and luck, Wini 🙂

  • Damian Craig
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Kick some arse mate. Go hard. Go fast Go forever !!!

  • Prue richardson
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck mark! I’m sure you will do well 🙂

  • Tami Cross-Halls
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Have a fab time Mark, enjoy it all over again and again and again….well you get the idea, wish I could be there to watch it, but did WEC at Silverstone in the rain!!!!!………I’m sure you’ll be smiling all the way around and around…and around…again you get the idea 😉 heavy on the metal my man, beat them all……. <3

  • Richard Barke
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Hi mark. Looking forward to seeing Le Mans and hoping you win it!
    My wife and I miss you when f1 comes on as we think your a great driver and always remember your over take at EAU-Rouge in Spa on Alonso FANTASTIC !!! NOT bad for a number two lol.
    Good luck at Le Mans.

  • Jo Morassutti
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck Mark,
    Get out there and show them what you’re made of.
    Go Aussie go

  • Matthew long
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Best of luck Mark, its one hell of a mission. I drove 29 hours straight from Queensland to Melbourne and I was only doing 100kph and that was intense, but your doing 200+kph and that is something only very few people can do! Hope you get a win and stay off the walls, I’d hate to see your Porche wrecked. Wishing you the best and stay safe! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi

  • Caz
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    wishing you loads of luck at Le Mans mate – missing you like mad in F1 but know you made the right decision for YOU and will show us exactly what you are capable of given the chance!!! GO Mark!!!!!!!!! x

  • joanne
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    One of the nicest men every to be in F1. At least now you will
    be shown the respect you deserve by all the team as no selfish team mate along side you now. All the best in your new sport and the future. A true gentleman xxx

  • Paul whitham
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark Aussie grit will triumph at Le Mans
    I hope one day I could meet u and buy u a beer
    I live in south austraila but would fly to noosa to buy u that beer
    Cheers mark Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi oi

  • Valerie Bryan
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck Mark, boy, do I miss you in F1, and from his results, looks like Vettel does too.

  • Garry Tyler
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

  • Jill and Brian
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    You really are one of the nicest guys on the planet Mark and you deserve all the success in the world in your new venture with Porsche. We’ll be there supporting you at Le Mans, go and get em mate, all the very best.

  • Vanda Catanzariti
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, I have been following your career for many years and am so amazed at your ability to concur anything and everything that comes your way! You are following your dreams and sharing them with the world! All the very best with Le mans, You are without a doubt a Legend!

  • Brad
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark , better of doing night laps of Le Mans rather than night laps of Bathurst hey ? No , Le Roo’s to worry about … I will be watching ( if I can ) and willing you on … So give it a boot full and best of luck mate … Your a legend ….

  • Peter Kane
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Winners are Grinners………………………..and your smile is blinding !!!!

  • Gail Coish
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Meeting you at Silverstone was one of the best moments ever. You are such a true gentleman and whilst we were talking other people were trying to distract you but you ignored them and just spoke to me. It was a wonderful few minutes for me. If I say I come from Devon you might just remember me? Enjoy your race, drive hard and come home safe. I am unable to come and see you, the chemo has started, but I shall be with you every turn of the track. Good Luck I know you can do it.

  • Karen Boulton
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good Luck in Le Mans Mark. I was up at Silverstone for the Wings for Life run to support my fab friend Keith Jansz who is paralysed and paints by mouth…he and his friend nearly made it round the track :)…when I said ‘ oh wouldn’t it be fab if I saw Mark Webber ‘ and keith told me you were running the race in Australia…so you can imagine my excitement to see you in the distance running the race !!…I have always loved F1 and many years ago I use to play basketball with Eddie Jordans wife…and now I am a single mum to four boys who all love F1 ( just as well I did lol )…we were all gutted when you retired but we will continue to be a fan of yours and wish you all the best love Karen,Max,Harry,Daniel and Sam Boulton

  • karen Boulton
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    couldn’t help notice you are a Virgo and we share the same Birthday much to my boys delight…good luck

  • Bonnie
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark good luck on your 24 hour race. I work shiftwork so I know how tired you will be after this race. Try to drink lots of water and fresh fruit and carbohydrates for strength endurance. Love seeing the dimples on your smiling face.

  • Andrew Toogood
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark all the best for Le Mans.
    We all know your a winner at ever level you have competed in.
    Go out there and show us who’s the best.
    When you win and on the top step, think of the great late Jack Brabham and how happy he would be.

  • karen
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Good luck Mark, miss seeing you in F1 but I know you will make a great success in your new venture. Enjoy!!

  • Bex Hall
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, Good luck and enjoy every minute. We’re all behind you and know you can do it. You’re the best.

  • Valery
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Go, Mark, go! Win still!

  • Lynne smith
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark, I was at Silverstone and got about 1mtr away from you, waiting for a photo and autograph, however unfortunately you had to go , I did manage to pick up a photo but the were not signed …. Any chance u could send you a photo to sign ???? Lynne

  • Joe Martens
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Best of luck Mark and Porsche!
    We’ll be there to cheer you on in grandstand 15.
    Go you good thing!

  • Norm Love
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Go For It. Mark

  • Michelle
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    You rock my world! I haven’t watch F1 since you left, it’s just not the same. Loads of luck for the race xx

  • Jon Barton
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    No more playing understudy to a less talented German!
    F1s loss is Porsche’s gain!
    Good luck Mark

  • mady
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, you were my favourite in formule1 and you are my favourite for the 24hours in Le Mans. So good luck but most of all, enjoy whatever you do !!!

  • Joyce
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark, as an Aussie supporter who is Scottish I have always loved your driving skills, and was an avid F1 fan of yours. I wish you all the luck in the world and hope that some day I will be privileged to meet you somewhere on the planet!!

  • Sue
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, wishing you all the best for Le Mans. Show them how it’s done. Will miss u at Silverstone this year. Your one of the best xx

  • nick
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Mark, being from Canberra we always stayed up to watch you race. I personally really respect your retrospective view of your time at F1, and the way in which you left, at the pointy end, still getting podiums, i think the respect the paddock showed towards you is proof enough that you are one of the last gentleman racers. Le Mans will be tough, but who else to take it on and win it. Your the man, stay focussed and push hard. Canberra has your back

  • Jan Goodman
    on May 23, 2014 Reply

    Best of luck for your new venture. We know that you will bring your best racing to your new team.

  • Vicki
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Mark is the Best Australian sport man out their Go show them Mark Aussie all the way you are one of the Best .

  • Michael
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Good luck Mark..drive the wheels off the car….stay safe and enjoy your return to le mans.

  • Wendy Fraser
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Good luck mark all of Australia is behind you. Xx

  • No Name
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Hi from Istanbul,

    The Founder of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had said once:
    “I like sportsmen who are smart, agile and also well-behaved.”
    You have all of these qualities already.

    You have became a role model, and supportive. Of course, lots of your fans would love to support you back, I suppose…
    I don’ t write this message to win a signed T-Shirt.

    You don’t need to know my name. I’m not a fan. I just respect.

  • Even Torske
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Well I remember when I was a young boy, 9-10 years old. My dad got me a playstation 2 and a game called F1 2001 I believe. I chose Mark Webber as my man in that game (driving for minardi!), and since then I have both been a F1 fan, and a Mark Webber fan. I always though Webber was an old man, until I watched a race with him (I believe he was piloting a jaguar at the time) and saw that he was a handsome young man!

    Anyhows, good luck in the 24hr race!

  • Jacob Parry
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Good luck mark wishing you a great season racing your new Porsche

  • Luke
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Porsche – Webber – Le Mans – Dreams come true

  • Ruud Pardoel
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Mark, have a nice time @porsche and dont try to do these airborne moments agian, the Porsche sticks on to the ground

  • David Calalbro
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Wish you all the best Mark , kick arse m8

  • Carol Griffiths
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    The very best of luck Mark FI is not the same without you.

  • dave hulme
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Look forward to seeing you at Le Mans Mark. Hope you get a great 1st result you certainly deserve it. Go 919

  • Sue
    on May 24, 2014 Reply

    Go for it. Show them how it’s done. Your a true dedicated driver to whatever you drive. You were a great F1 driver and you are missed on the track. I used to love your interviews before and after the races. I have followed you in F1 and will continue in all you do. A gentleman and honest person x

  • Phillip Jones
    on May 25, 2014 Reply

    Very proud of you as a sportsman, an Aussie ambassador and a man.
    Missing you in F1 like crazy, especially this weekend at Monaco, but wish you every success at Le Mans with Porsche.
    Also looks like Daniel has well and truly taken on your helpful tips too.

  • Michael Hortz
    on May 25, 2014 Reply

    We were there at Monaco in 2012 and we will be at Le Mans in 2014 waving the Ausrtalian Flag tea towel

  • Alex
    on May 25, 2014 Reply

    Compared to what

    that simple

  • Dale
    on May 25, 2014 Reply

    Everything good about Australia is neatly packaged in the wicked fast driver that is Mark Webber. You’ve done us proud in motorsports, and got there the old fashioned way, not handed to you on a platter. All the best mate!

  • Mark j
    on May 25, 2014 Reply

    Good luck mark , can’t wait to see you in that porsche flying round Le Mans will be flying the flag from the grandstands and I will stay awake for 24 hours lol , best of luck buddy see you there counting down the days 😉

  • Inge
    on May 26, 2014 Reply

    Supporting you and your team all the way from Botswana (Africa). Good luck and have fun!!

  • Steve G
    on May 27, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark, I be there cheering you on at Le mans just like I did when you drove a red & green Formula Ford. Also have fun and enjoy yourself.

  • John Wearn
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Only sorry we wont get it all on free to air Mark.

    Whatever the outcome your reputation as a driver leaves no doubt that you gave it 110%.

    Go get the elbows up and have fun!

  • Michael Meyer
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Mark and Porsche will bite like a shark! Stay focused for victory!

  • Jan Savill
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Missing you this year in F1 – the nicest guy on the track! Good luck in Le Mans – enjoy it!

  • Brad Negus
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Mark, I attempted a dive bomb pass on you once at the hair-pin at Orange in junior national light and took you out. just like to let you know that I’m sorry and I think that this might have started the famous webber bad luck. I hope that this apology ends the curse and you go on to win Le Mans?

  • Tracy pinnock
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Good luck, I work night shift on Saturday nights so will be listening to the race all night long via my phone. While wearing my mark Webber t-shirt under my uniform. Go car 20.

  • George
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Mate, I’ve followed you from Jaguar days. A big personal inspiration. Many times life got pretty average, and I thought of of the fight you fight and realised there is no reason why I can’t do the same. Not interested in winning stuff, just taking the opportunity to say thankyou for all your years at the front of motorsport. A big personal inspiration. All the best with Porsche.

  • Annet
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Just keep all four wheels on the track and go faster then the rest! 🙂 Good luck!

  • Keith Roberts
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    After losing you from F1, losing one of the best drivers of this era, I know that you can and will succeed and bring untold wins for whoever you drive for. Your an inspiration to many, your a star to others. But you will always be dearly loved and admired for the skill and dedication you have shown. Your a true master, not only with your talent, but with your skill. I wish you all the best for whatever ventures you take. Oh one more thing. Some other drivers can learn alot from you, composure, integrity and your the perfect advocate for Motorsport. Best of luck, and show us all what you can do…

  • iain
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Remember no vetell to beat any more just yourself rock it out buddy you,vegot this

  • David Harmsworth
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Missing you in f1. We share the same birthday, you’ve always been my favourite driver . Best of luck in the races this year especially the 24hr of Le Man.. A total champion on and off the race track

  • Jim Clark
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Go leave them standing, like you did at Siverstone

  • Guido
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Welcome back to REAL Motorsport Mark! Enjoy…

  • Darren
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Long life supporter here, upset that your no longer in F1, with that said I will still be willing you along in all your new races, good luck dude.

  • Luis Romero
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark! I´m a guy from Spain that supports you since you started in F1. Since F1 is this bored (Red Bull supremacy has some fault on this) I decided to start following endurance races. Maybe, in a near future, you could be driving on these races with Fernando and his friend Antonio Garcia along-side you, I would love to see it (and you also do, we all know it). The best of luck for this race and the rest of the season. Hopefully your bad luck decided to stay with your German friend 😉

  • Kimberly Stanfield-Pugh
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Mark, I’ve fallowed your career thru formula 1 and there was many times I felt you got the short end of the stick. I wish you only be best in everything you do. You will rock the 24 hours of LaMans! You have shown great character with all your adventures! I hope to someday meet the nan I have cheered on so many times from our home.

  • AMAN ARORA
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Come on Mark! this is your time to make the “mark”! We wanna hear and watch WEBBER all the way…!!! 😀 \m/

  • Rupali Ria
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    All the best, Mark! Be positive and give your 100% and be the “fastest and most furious” and victory shall be yours!
    “In Webber we trust!”

  • angela
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    All my support from spain you are the best with fernando

  • Dave
    on May 28, 2014 Reply

    Good luck! Wish you the best! You left f1 at the best time.

  • Juan B
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark, I wish you all the best for Le Mans. Good luck. ¡ GO MARK GO ! Regards from Ecuador.

  • orite
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    Hi Mark
    You made the transition from F1 to WEC & will no doubt make your mark at Le Mans in June. May you go well, may you have speed, precision, & safety, & a good team with you. Go get ’em!

  • Michael Petersohn
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    So excited that my favorite F1 driver is now going to race in the greatest race of all time good luck Mark Webber. Wishing you all the luck in the world.

  • MOIRA MORRIS
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    I am great fan of F1 Racing…I miss you racing there but in your New Venture racing at La Mans, I wish you all the best…you have what it takes to win !!!…You have the Endurance and Discipline that it takes….Rooting for you from Cape Town, South Africa….

  • svetly
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    Good luck, Mark! Best wishes to you, keep it safe and clean.

  • Barty
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    Mark, best of luck in the 24hr, it must be good to know that the only shaft you need to worry about is the crank. (F1’s loss is Le Mans gain)

  • Kurt Hill
    on May 29, 2014 Reply

    Go Mark Go! I’m only 20years younger than you Mark and I want to be just like you when I grow up! I’m keenly racing karts and hoping to go to France soon to take it up a notch. Best of luck to you.I’m keenly watching your racing moves!

  • berniemalpicamd
    on May 31, 2014 Reply

    Just show them how is done!!! Best of luck#! I’ll be in front seat right there in Le Mans with all my support!!

  • Cindy
    on June 1, 2014 Reply

    Although I miss seeing you on Grand Prix weekends, I wish you the best on your newest endeavor with Porsche, Mark. I know that you will give 110%! Cannot wait to see you on the podium with the champagne. You are truly a class act, and that is why so many fans adore the fire that still burns, and your desire to win!

  • claire & john southwell
    on June 5, 2014 Reply

    hi there Mark,
    we are distant cousins from Canberra (your mum’s side) and have been watching you race for years. We have always wanted to meet you in person and admire your qualities of strength, guts and determination. Your GRIT 🙂 Also your sportsmanlike character and charity work. We saw you race in melbourne and would dearly love to see you at Le Mans.

  • Maciek
    on June 12, 2014 Reply

    Good luck Mark! I think that you can be only person who can be the “modern age Monsieur Le Mans”! And remember: You should not do any backflips! I keep my fingers crossed.

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