
A dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi ended in disappointment for Mark. He came home in eighth place, behind Fernando Alonso, and ended the 2010 World Championship in third place with a total of 242 points.
“When you aim high and you miss the target,” says Mark, “the arrow’s got to go a long way down. I’m very disappointed by what happened on Sunday evening; I aimed for the biggest target in motorsport, the Formula One World Championship, and it didn’t work out.
“But there are still lots of positives to take out of the 2010 season. I’ve taken five pole positions, four victories and I’m even proud of some of my second places because they were well-executed race weekends. In due course, I’ll probably look back and think this season wasn’t a bad effort.”
Mark’s eighth place in the race was his worst result since the Chinese Grand Prix in April and it came about largely through a poor grid position. He lined up fifth, the lowest of the four championship contenders, and he never recovered from that handicap during the 55-lap race.
“It was my worst qualifying since the season-opener in Bahrain,” says Mark. “I struggled with a lack of grip in qualifying and then had the same problem at the start of the race. That’s why I pitted relatively early, on lap 11: I wanted to get some different rubber on the car to see if it would give me more speed.
“Unfortunately, I got stuck behind the Toro Rosso of Jaime Alguersuari as I exited the pits and the time I lost dropped me behind Fernando Alonso when he pitted four laps later. But that became academic because I was still behind Vitaly Petrov and Nico Rosberg, who‘d pitted while the Safety Car was out at the start of the race, and it’s very difficult to overtake at Yas Marina.”
The driver with no traffic problems was Sebastian Vettel. He won the race from pole position to claim the world championship by four points from Alonso.
“I’ve got to take my hat off to Sebastian because he’s done a good job this year,” says Mark. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve pushed each other and it’s always rewarding to get out of bed to do that. It’s amazing to think that the only time he led the championship was after the last race, but that’s the only time it matters. Well done to him.”
Mark heads to Austria this week for a press conference at Red Bull HQ with Vettel, Christian Horner and Adrian Newey, before taking a well earned rest.
“I’m reminded of that great adage,” he says. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Well, I’m still alive and I’m sure I’ll bounce back from this season a better driver. Right now, though, I need a good break. The gas has been wide open since the third week in January and it’s been a long season. There’s been a lot of travel, a lot of emotion and a lot of effort. It’s time for some time out.”
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Like others here, I’ve followed your F1 career for many years, and you only keep getting better and better. You seem to have the right people around you, and you have your sh!t together, so I know you have what it takes to be #1 in F1!
I’ll be watching from my lounge room here in Australia, at all hours of the night, to cheer you on in 2011.
From one aussie to another mate you were the man this year. chin up and stick it to them in 2011. Monaco was brilliant ! Super drive !
Mike
Mark, well done mate. you really went for it which is the foundation for any victory. i hope you rest well and feel the fire come back cause there is a championship with your name on it in 2011. all the best, you have many supporters!
Ossie Ossie Ossie OI OI OI, Well done Mark. Great year for you and Red Bull. Absolutely proud of you….. cheers and well done.
No worries here, you gave it your best to the 110% – absolute respect for that. Keep believing – you know how to drive a car fast.
Mark
Cannot believe the fab comments and congrats you’ve been receiving. I can only add JOB WELL DONE…. FANTASTIC… Have watched you all season and loved every race. Have a great break, looking forward to catching you next year. OZZIE OZZIE OZZIE OI OI OI
Congrats on a great season Mark. I see there are a lot of haters against Seb on here, but as a driver myself, we all know that much of the sport is luck, skill and reliability and both of you had some bad luck mechanically throughout the season. You are such a competitor and a great driver as is Vettel and you both have the best engineered rides out there, so here’s a toast to you and to be fair, a toast to Sebastian as well. He didn’t win the championship by luck alone. Cheers mate!
Dear Mark, your career inspires me every day! All my love from Brazil!!
(In Interlagos people get crazy every time you cross in front of us)
Only one driver can get my Mrs. up at three a.m. to cheer him on…the whole street probably awoke to her shouts of “Go, Mark, GOOOOOOO!” I am reminded of Damon Hill’s ultimately successful quest for the championship after many years of being oh-so-close. Take heart, take care, and good luck in 2011. Cheers from the ‘gong!
Mark Webber – a man with a class!!!Thank you for emotional season.
Great Season Mark! I’m very sorry it didnt turned out the “right” way – you did a great job!!
I’m from Germany and I hate how everybody praises Vettel and no one talks about the other drivers!
I wish you the very best for next year!!
You became an idol for the whole world. Keep your strong way to glory day. Don’t stop for all us.
Good on ya Mark, well done mate in 2010. Enjoy your well deserved break. See ya up there on the winners podium in 2011…cheers.
Hi Mark, I want to congratulate you for your beautiful season and the excellent pilot who you are, I am a big fan of yours and I like F1 because of you, I trust in your ability!
sorry for bad english I’m Brazilian, and for me the best of history and senna are you!
good luck!
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Hi Mark,I want to congratulate you for your beautiful season and the excellent pilot who you are, I am a big fan of yours and I like F1 because of you, I trust in your ability!
sorry for bad english I’m Brazilian, and for me the best of history and senna are you!
good luck!
Great job, fantastic effort Mark. I admire so much and enjoyed this F1 season. I´ll be supporting you next season. Greetings from Cochabamba-Bolivia
Tremendous job Mark, I admire you so much. I’ve enjoyed watching you race this year (and previous years!) and looking forward to 2011! Greeting from Bolivia
Mark, you are worth of holding the champion title. Many peopele believe in you and me as well. Gather your strenght! We are looking for a new season to be with you again and to give a piece to see you as a champion in 2011! Alena (Ukraina, t.Dnepropetrovsk)
Congrats on a great season mate…as they say, it’s better to have tried and failed than to have failed to try at all! I think that’s what they call ‘Aussie Grit’.
By the way, found this blog and have been following it since the Japanese Grand Prix: http://f1spinoff.blogspot.com/
This guy seems to be on the money – not like the armchair enthusiasts that just regurgitate the news stories already out there!
Hi Mark, I wanted to congratulate you on your great time, despite not being able to get the crown. You are a true athlete and I admire your drive and perseverance, hopefully you have another chance to show your highest level. Congratulations from Argentina!!!
You are the very best!!!
Congratulations Mark!!
SENDING YOU LOVE & LIGHT …
Mark,
you’re amazing. I am sorry for my bad english but I am from Austria
I just wanted you to know the Austrians love you. In surveys of the largest Austrian daily newspapers you were much more popular then Sebastian. The standing ovations in hanger7 were the general opinion in Austria. We love you! Thank you for the great season.
Congratulations on the 2010 season Mark, hell of a job to do what you did. Good to hear you’ll be back next season, and keep showing the world what a class act you are. WC 2011 MW.
I love you Mark,
you are great, i would like to write an email to your persona address
Mark, i trust in you! don´t forget that you are one of the best! I´m spanish man who loves the way you drive. Alonso and Webber FERRARI best team, i´m dreaming with that thinking. I hope it. Nice 2010 championship.
Been watching you since AJ commented on your awesome F1 test during a F1 Telecast all those years ago. You continually make me proud to be an Aussie. You did yourself and us proud. Go tear them a new one next year, Mark Webber World Champion just sounds too right not to happen.
You were great and I would have loved to see you crowned world champion – come back stronger next year
It was a pleasure to watch you race this year Mark. I can’t wait for 2011 to start!
Cheers
Mark,
I hope you’re feeling the love – you’ve got one helluva lot of support. Deservedly so!
You’re a rock star man, HUGE congrats on the PB of 3rd in the World – an awesome effort. What a thrill the year has been – largely due to your brilliance. Thanks.
I’ll be setting the alarm for early morning Melbourne telecasts, watching, cheering, hi-fiving and supporting you all the way to the top in 2011. Along with the rest of the Webber Legion.
Congrats on an awesome season Mark, you are the Champ in a lot of people’s eyes including mine… next year, tick the box as a formality and bring home the crown!! Enjoy your break!
Cheers
Corbs
Mark, you are our champion.
We are truly proud of your aussiegrit and achievements in F1.
You are a legend of Australian sport and your wins in 2009 and 2010 have resonated with so many Australians, encouraging them to follow a sport they know little about, simply to see a fellow Australian achieve so much on the world stage.
We no longer sit through late night broadcasts to see disappointing results from unreliable tubs. Each round cannot come quickly enough for us, 2011 season feels so far away.
Monaco was amazing. Don’t forget that feeling!
Rest, relax and we’ll see you at Silverstone next year!
Cheers
There is no shame in missing out on the championship. You’ve given all F1 fans (particularly us Aussies) so many wonderful moments in 2010. Your peerless drives in Spain and Monaco. The gritty wins in Hungary and Britain. But I think my favourites were your brilliant recovery at Spa and your banzai overtaking at Singapore to claim podiums. Just think, you’re one year closer to the prize!!
We would have loved to see you take the championship, Mark, but bloody well done regardless! The number 6 being replaced with a number 3 is still fantastic – that’s three places. Hey, I’ll even settle just for a gain of not three, but only two places next year. Deal?
Great season. For an aussie to even make it to f1 is an impossible dream then to drive the way you did and almost win it is something that will never be forgotten. Great season and we will see what happens with the new tyres and rules next year.
Your character and fortitude is truly inspiring. The professionalism you bring to motor sport sets you in a class of your own. When I watch the f1, it is with great pride that I say to my 5 year old son ” Thats Mark Webber, He’s Australian”.
Bruno & family
well done Mark, great season. As many others have already said, the way you handled yourself on & off track is a testament to what a great sportsman you are, all the best for 2011!
Hail the King without the crown
The way Mark is handling himself in the wake of the Championship is highly admirable.
Mark you are a true Sportsman and Gentleman in our eyes, the way you’re conducting yourself makes you the best kind of Champion.
Can’t wait to support you again next year!
Look at all the support this is awesome! Congrats on a sterling drive this year your our champ already. It was the toughest season in a long time and shows your character and skills in front of these young punks. enjoy your break and AUSSIEGRIT 2011
A lot of people are saying that 2010 was the most exciting season ever. One of the main reasons for that was an Aussie who never gave up, always fought hard and refused to be treated as a second class driver.You have an army of fans counting down the next 16 weeks until Melbourne.Enjoy a well deserved break and come out fighting.Next year will be your year !
Yes, it hurts like hell, having been so close. But Mark you were a contender to the last, in the closest World Championship contest in F1 history!
THANK YOU for this brilliant season!
THANK YOU for this emotional season!
- Spanish win (..throwing your helmet into the crowd!)
- Korea (..you’ll come back stronger!)
- Hungarian win (..you “drove every lap, like it was a qualifying lap!”)
- Monza (..to overtake Schumacher feels good!)
- Silverstone (..”not bad for a Nr.2 driver!”)
- Valencia (..throwing the steering wheel out – thanks a million guardian angel!)
- MONACO WIN! Race of the year! (..gives me the shivers, cool backflip in pool!)
MARK WEBBER YOU’RE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark, you got me into formula 1 and I haven’t missed a race in years. You deserve all the success in the world. I am really hoping you come back next year even better after a well deserved rest. Enjoy
Fantastic season by you Mark.
You deserved the title but I’m sure you will come back and fight for it in 2011.
You have a lot to be proud of.
I mean to win in Monaco and in Silverstone…that’s incredible.
You are the real champion for me.
Looking forward to see you next year.
Can’t wait
Just want to say sorry. You really did deserve to win it this season. Chin up and come back and wipe that grin off a certain team mat…
You absolutely blew me away this season! Congrats on a great year and I’ve already got my fingers crossed for next year.
Mark – your achievements over the past years have made you one of the most respected and well known sportsmen in the world. Well done on 2010 and looking forward to 2011 watching you racing.
Hi Marc
It feels like it did two years ago when I believe the best driver (Massa) did not win the Title.
Congratulations on such a great season. Like many other fans very proud of the way you handle yourself on and off the track.
Absolutely gutted for you Mark. I was rooting for you all the way. Good luck for next year, I can’t wait to see you winning the championship this time next year.
Hi Mark,
Although we all expect life to be fair, we know it isn’t.
You’re a great driver and a great gent – and there aren’t many of those in F1.
After your well earned rest, looking forward to following you again in 2011.
Hi Mark,
Although we all expect life to be fair, we know it isn’t…
You’re a great driver and a great gent, and there aren’t many of those around in F1.
Best of luck for 2011.
Mark, you really were awesome this year. It is a shame you are not the World Champion. But you were certainly MY CHAMPION. Next year my friend will be yours! x x
I agree with whoever said that you are the world champion 2010! To me you won the title … You’ll get your chance again, I’m sure!
you said , obviously, these days will be very difficult… and I understand you, in fact, I’m very sad, but I really admire your actitude towards Vettel, you are a whole gentleman! =) Try to rest and I’m very very proud of you. your season was amazing! and I’m sure that next season will be better, will be your year.
Finally, just say that for me you’re the real champion! and remember that behind you you have a lot of fantastic fans that love you so much. And i’m sure that with your family you will feel more confortable and some weeks after that, we will see a pretty smile in your face.
you said , obviously, these days will be very difficult… and I understand you, in fact, I’m very sad, but I really admire your actitude towards Vettel, you are a whole gentleman! =) Try to rest and I’m very very proud of you. your season was amazing! and I’m sure that next season will be better, will be your year.
Finally, just say that for me you’re the real champion! and remember that behind you you have a lot of fantastic fans that love you so much. And i’m sure that with your family you will feel more confortable and some weeks after that, we will see a pretty smile in your face.
lot of loves from Spain
Dear Mark,
Like so many people have said, you are the people’s champion of this season.
You are a true winner, genuine, honest and one in a million in a place where there is oh so much bullshit.
I genuinely feel mortified about Sunday, it just doesn’t add up. Opinions do not change what happened but carrying on doing and being what & who you have always been. Karma has a way of catching up on people.
I hope you have a marvellous break with your loved ones and take a good rest… (dying to get my hands on the new S Works Enduro, serious bike envy going on!)
Sending you healing light & love. x
I will never buy a red bull again after the treatment you got. I very much hope that you switch teams. get out of there.
Denmark
I´m agree with Joe Ramos and others. For me you are the real CHAMPION
Congratulations!
Well Done Mark you had a great season. When the Maclaren boys couldnt win it I was rooting for you all the way. I really wish you well for next season and hope you and Seb are fighting for the championship again.
You are still the people’s champion of 2010!!
People have said you only remember the world champ and not who came 2nd or 3rd but there’s many of us fans who’ll remember Mark Webbers place in the 2010 championship. Well done mate and I can’t wait to see you in 2011. Just imagine how much better you could do with a team that fully supports you!! Looking forward to Melbourne.
A true hero to us all Mark! I felt your pain on Sunday. Looking forward to you lifting the title next year!!
Rob
Ireland
Mark,
An excellent season.
That Monaco masterclass as well as that firey Silverstone victory are both jewels for any drivers crown and worthy accomplishments for your hard work this year.
We know your hunger isn’t satisfied, and we know next year your drive and punches will be felt right through to the end of the season.
For now enjoy your break, amass more fire and come back next year and blitz them – We’re with you all the way!
can’t wait till you hold up the trophy up on the top step at home next year and many more times after that.
Cheers
Thank you for your all races!! It was so exciting.
And I keep on cheering you forever and always.
I’m looking forward to you will be the Championship next season.
So sorry if I use wrong English.
Enjoy your vacation!!
Saludos y felicitaciones desde Gran Canaria. Una isla ideal para descansar. Nos gustaría verte por aqui disfrutando de la tranquilidad bien merecida y cogiendo fuerzas para el próximo año.
You are a Champion. Your behavior and your attitude tell me that.
Well Done Mark. You gave us a great ride and had me and my two sons (16 and14) up late at night watching… You should be proud of your achievement. We will be in Melbourne to cheer you on in 2011. Enjoy your break!
You have done a great job Mark and I am sure the team admires your guts and determination. They would not have achieve the constructors championship without your brilliant efforts.
Your absolute and proven focus will result in an even better performance in 2011 and I will be watching all the way.
I don’t like this guy name ‘VITTAL’ and I don’t like the “Red Bull”, I sincerely thinks that they deliberately provided that [Site Manager Edit] the better equipment, same in the case of Rubens when Micheal was with the better car in Ferari. So if I am Mark, I would like to look a place at some other team rather staying with Redbull where Seb. will be there and I hope he would be defeated the way he deserve…
Congratulations on your best season yet! The Kid is crazy quick, but i bet the changes next year will rattle him more than you! MW for WDC in 2011! (and beating 5 world champs, not just 4!)
Mark , you can hold your head very high, it was a great year that was very close to a fantastic year. Keep pressing on and go harded you are a legend in my eyes
It’s just a daydream, but it would be very interesting to see you driving against Seb in another team.
I think red is more your colour.
Mark you are a great Aussie champion, too bad about the championship, keep your head up and respect your team mate. You show all the attributes of the true Aussie spirit. We will be barracking loudly for you again next year. Two years ago you would have taken the results of this season with both hands so I suppose it’s simply about perspective. You will always be a champion………well done
Cheers mate
Neil
You were the one! What a great year for you; we all were thrilled with your racing. Got a lot of style and panache, for an Oz. Will follow you next year, Jock from Alaska.
Good on ya mate!
Great Job Mark, pity it had to end the way it did but I guess there can only be one winner. Keep up the great work and I know you can get that title off of wonder boy. Was curious to know if the new engine you put in over the weekend had any repercussions. Well have a nice holiday and I hope to see you in Melbourne for my first F1 visit. Luke from Brisbane
bye b ye
anyway congratulations for your season.
i’m really sorry for you.
all the best
good luck for next season
You are an absolute legend. No one gave you s chance not even your team, and only to just lose is something you can be proud of. Next year can be your year, go for it. You have almost this season great, and was gutted when you didn’t win. You have made it worth while to be a Webber fan.
Great job Mark, with hobbled arms and legs I’m surprised you got as far as you did. Just enjoy next season and do the job and don’t worry about championships, you are the real deal as far as I’m concerned. Have a good break and enjoy next year.
hi mark ,,
u r a true blue , u r a champion,,,you were flawless and untouchable this year…god bless you …and i will see you at podium 1 in australian grand prix 2011….
Hola Mark. No hablo inglés,pero quería felicitarte por una gran temporada,y darte ánimos porque intuyo que no ha sido fácil. Creo que deberias haber sido el campeón hace ya algunas carreras. Animo,suerte,besos
Congratulations Mark on a fantastic season. You have done yourself, your fans and the country proud by upholding the true Aussie spirit. Not since Pat Rafter lost to Goran Ivanisevic in the finals have we been so proud of an Aussie for not winning. And that’s what I think we all are Mark, we are proud of the manner in which you comported yourself throughout the season, never surrendering and never giving less than your all. As with most endeavours in life lady luck plays her part, sadly this season she was not yours to court. Never the less, we are proud. Well done mate!
What an amazing season – well done Mark!
Seems to be the overwhelming consensus, but really feels like you’re the true champion, regardless of what the points table may say; many truly great drives from someone who’s committed, determined and refreshingly honest!
Was absolutely gutted it came so close to being the dream come true, so can’t even begin to imagine how you feel, but you’ve been a complete star; am proud to support you.
Yes, as you say, there were downs as well as amazing ups, but hope you’re able to focus on all the good when you look back at 2010.
Have a well-deserved break and let the fun start all over again in 2011 – am keeping these fingers well and truly crossed…..can’t wait!!
You’re out there with the best of the best and you’re shining brightly! Fantastic 2010, congratulations!
Hey mate, you deserve a nice long rest after giving us aussies such a great season.
You can still do it next season, not many drivers have the opportunity to drive in race winning cars, and with adrian newey, you will definitely get this opportunity again next season. Contrary to common belief, this was not your only chance, and despite your age, you will improve again next season. Australia believes in you mate.
I will be flying down to the melb gp next year, and I hope to see you win the melb gp too!
Thanks for a great 2010. 2011 will be your year.
When you recall this year, just think of Monaco, yours that had to be the best win there of all time. That win told Red Bull that you were the best and marked the beginning of your team troubles, the Australian lion was on the loose. All these wonderful comments just show how excited we all are to see you at it again next year.
Have a break Mark, clear your head and then get back on it! 2011 can only get better!
Great work this season mate. we will all follw & get you over the line next year. congrats & good luck in 2011
Well Mark, you drove fantastically this year and you gave us such wonderful emotions, like the victories of Monaco and Silverstone ^_^.
Pity for that stupid mistake in Korea, it probably ruined your title chances. Strange news had spread here on Italian TV, that you weren’t even invited to Red Bull party for winning the constructor Championship. But I saw you in Salzburg on German TV, so I guess everything is ok!
I’m glad you will still be at Red Bull Racing next year, ready to fight for another World Championship! You should only relax a bit and be ready for next year! Even if you will be N. 2 next year, don’t let the team treat you as a number 2 driver; you deserved the championship as good as Sebastian, he was only a bit more lucky this year
For me you deserved the title. You was fantastic all time. Relax for now and bring 2011!
Mark, A true superstar with maturity, grace and class. Its hard to swim against the tide, especially with such a strong current of support and a jet of a car. Next year you will be stronger, tougher and still in the hunt. Relax and build on your strengths over winter. Cheers from OZ.
Mark, you’re the best, as a driver and a person. The next year we will continue supporting you and hope you have better luck and a team that supports you. The 2011 is your year. A big hug from Colombia(South America)
Very sad for two days Mark, but am bouncing back!As I know you will !Going to be tougfh next year at “Sebs” Team!
But Aussie Grit will stay focussed and grind on.
Just win in Melbourne and that will be unbelievable!!
A great job and you have proved yourself beyond reproach.
Also stay as you are and speak your mind, it’s refreshing!
You are a class act all the way. There is always next season. I hope to see you crowned champion in 2011!
It is admirable your strong in these year conditions at your own box. You are a champion for me, better than others with the title. All my best wishes for the next year.
Hey Mark, well what can we say, we know you can do it, it didn’t happen but take a break and go for it 2011, thinking of ya mate – have believed in you for quite a number of years now
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Mark, just this….you don’t have to be first to be the best. Becasue beeing first doesn’t always depend only from your skills. But if it would, you would be first.:-)You are the Champion.
Mark, gutted for you.
Looking on the positive side though, I’m sure you would have taken it when you were laid out on that gravel road in Tazzie.
Aussie grit mate. Aussie grit..
I was not a fan till I realized how much work and determination you invest in what you do. You`ll be a role model because of that independently of any title.
hey mark, just to let u know that in spain many people was supporting you all the way. I know next year u’ll have another superb season, and with a little luck you’ll be the next champ. FORZA WEBBER
Hey mark, just to let u know that in spain many people was supporting you all the way. i know next year you will have another superb season. and with a little luck you’ll be the next champ. FORZA WEBBER
I have not stopped believing in you.And I still
believing for the next year.Good luke!!
I am truly heartbroken you didn’t end up winning this title… you would’ve deserved it a lot! I am confident that you will get your chance at some other time, soon. Enjoy your holidays and relax, so you’ll have the strength to win it next year!
I can’t imagine the frustration – next time, Mark
No sé si entenderás el español, pero es para que veas que también tienes muchos aficionados en españa desde tu época en minardi.
Descansa y vuelve mas fuerte el año que viene.
Gracias por hacernos disfrutar
you are great, mark, GREAT.
luck for the next championship
From spain.
Mark, you are the best in the paddock, never put in doubt. You deserve a great car and be in a more honest team. In 2011 will be at the top. A greeting from Spain
Please, come to Ferrari… we love you, we know wath you need.
Best Regards and congratulation for you fantastic job in Red Bull… but their not deserve someone like you
From SPAIN: Mark, congratulations: Big people, big driver.
Desde España, MARK: Eres un gentleman, discreto, educado y elegante. Este año has sido el mejor, y sólo te ha privado del título una oscura actitud de los responsables de Red.
Congratulations
Mark, We are all disappointed for you that you didn’t win the title…But what a season, and just think of your contribution to the team winning the Constructors Championship – Awesome!! Monaco best win yet.
Can’t wait for next season when you’ll be back stronger and hungrier having been so close.
In all true F1 fans eyes you are this years champion – you wear your heart on your sleeve and tell it as it is which we all respect!! Roll on 2011.
Hi Mark
Congratulations on a tremendous effort, I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you this year, but be sure you helped deliver the most exciting F1 season in the 27 years I’ve been watching. Go out enjoy your Mountain bike come back next year, stronger, harder, hungrier.
Thanks for this amazing season Mark – next year you will be F1 No.1 without doubt. Greetings from Cochabamba, Bolivia
Bravo Mark! Best wishes from Spain.
Congratulations Mark on a great season mixing it with the top echelon. There’s more than just winning to being world class and you’re an inspiration on and off the track. Buckinghamshire is proud of you!
You are the people’s champion & deserved to win. You only had to listen to the interviews to realise more people wanted you to win than any other driver. You’ve had a hefty weight of bad luck but will be stronger because of it & hopefully come back fighting.
What a long way since I sobbed at those first Minardi points. I have since had the pleasure to meet you & that has made my loyalty & support stronger.
Continue to hold your head high & be the gentleman you are. The team were great, you were fantastic, your time WILL come.
You are our Champion!
Well done mate. I’ve been following your work since you first went to England, we’d read updates in Motorsport News and Auto Action, and I am thrilled that your perseverence, talent and passion got you to the top. Next year, you and the Raiders both have a big trophy to win, I know you can do it. From all Sydney race fans, who were kids on the hill at Amaroo in the 70′s and 80′s, we’re so proud of you.
Bad luck Mark. A great effort none the less and you cna be really proud of what you have acheived and how you have gone about it! True Aussie Grit indeed.
Come on Mark!
Last seasion is over now and thinking about how this could of happened and that could of happened isnt going to help anyone. So work hard over the Winter hoildays and get back in to it again in March
Mark, you are tough guy. Next year is for you and only for you! Greetings from Poland!
Come on Mark!
Last season is now old and we have to move on. Thinking about the champship in 2010 won’t help anyone, its a new start! So push hard over the Winter hoildays and lets get back to work in march (already miss the action).
A Real Champion is one that can drive fast and also PASS other cars , thats you Mark , how many cars did seb pass this year , and what kind of driver take his own team mate out ? Ul b bak next year to kick some azz
i understand you, but for me you’re the champion, i’m sure that next year you’ll try it again and we have somer reasons to believe in you. you deserve something very big! people have to remember you as a fantastic driver. seb is the f1 champion, but for me, you’re the champion ![]()
lots of love!
Champion or not, you were certainly the best driver in 2010 season. Congratulations!
You SO deserved to win this year!
All my respect and support for next year, I really hope things will be fairer to you…
Good luck from one of your many fans in Spain.
Don’t be sad, dear Mark!
It was a great season, I really appreciate your hard work and what you have achieved this year! We are all very proud of you!
You are my hero!!
You deserve the title; Hope you will be champion next year!
You deserve the title! Great job Mark! You will be champion next year!
Don’t worry Mark
) For me you’re a Champion
I know that in the next season you will be a World Champion! count on you!
Best wishes from Poland
Mark! Keep going! You are true champion!
greetings from Poland
f1zone.pl
Sorry you didn’t win the championship – you really deserved it. What an exciting year for you, your team and fans. You have always been a champion in my eyes. I’ll never forget how kind you were to my disabled granddaughter at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melb. when she slapped you over the face and you smiled and was gracious enough to let me take another photo of you with her. Thanks for a thrilling 2010 and will look forward to you winning in OZ next year as well as being top driver.
Mark, you are a true CHAMPION! You have withstand the inequalities of life and did a SLENDID JOB. Thank you for inspiring me to push forward in life and performing the best in all of us, Mark!
Mark,
thank you for the whole season. It has been truly amazing. You are a great driver and a real fighter! Enjoy your break and all the best.
Hi Mark, I am feeling sad for you and Alonso today. I think you both were victims of a plan to make Vettel world’s champion… but there will always be a next year. I know you and Alonso have a good relation and I hope next year, the championship would be also between you two!!
Good luck!!!
Watched you come up from FFord, guts and determination. Always fast always trying to get the most, gotta love that in a person. You have proved you can do it now with many race wins, the championship will come next. Look forward to seeing you soon at the festival of speed in Perth.
Cheers,
Ray
We will be behind you next year cheering you on to another chance at the trophy because you definitely deserve it!
Have a good vacation!
Well done on a fantastic season Mark – next year you will be World No.1 without doubt, for me you are already!
Awesome season Mark, Congrats. Best of luck for 2011, I am sure you can make the fat lady sing a year from now.
Great job, Mark! You are a really great driver, and I really expected you to win, but Seb’s victory wouldn’t come true without your common effort. You are the best, good luck to you in the new season!
Congratulations to a fantastic 3rd place in the world champion ship! Cheer up Mark. Next year – another chance.
You drove incredible races this year and I am really looking forward to the next season.
For now, enjoy your stay in Fuschl, even if the weather sucks.
Gutted mate, gutted. Can’t believe it played out this way. When you do win the championship, I believe it will be the hardest earned and most deserved for a long time. (I should know, I’ve missed watching very few GPs since AJ was champ.) Let’s hope it’s 2011. Cheers from Tassie.
Congratulations to a fantastic 3rd place in the world championship! Cheer up Mark. Next year – another chance.
You drove incredible races this year and I am really looking forward to the next season.
For now, enjoy your stay in Fuschl, even if the weather sucks.
Mark Webber peoples champion 2010 !
next year for sure mate, relax and know we are all cheering you on.
Well done Mark. You are trully a world champion for me. What you have achieved in spite of all the up’s and down’s is trully amazing. What you did this year you did by yourself. That earns our utmost respect. You climbed a mountain against all the odds and almost made it. We were all routing for you. Anyone who tries to call themselves a World Champion when it has been ‘gifted’ to them is a hollow one. Also, whether it was your decision to pit early for tyres or the teams I don’t know, but if it was the team’s it was a gamble that paid off…forcing Alonso to cover the move and to put him further down the field to give Sebastian the greatest chance. You deserved it this year and I shake your hand. Look forward to seeing you next year!
You will be world champion! All the greats are tested before they break through! I believe you will progress to unbelievable heights in F1. All the best Mark, your turn is coming!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Bull-clipped-Mark-Webbers-wings/163623190344758?v=wall
Mate, I have been supporting you through the thick and thin ever since you entered F1. Taken alot of flak about it too during the Jag/Williams years. But a massive Congratulations on such a great year, yes it could of been that little bit better but I’m sure you’ll be even more fired up for next season. You’ve done me and alot of people proud.
Mark, Yes you’ve had a great season and been professional in very tough circumstances, Can’t help but feel you were a little shafted by Red Bull and Seb.V, from Turkey onwards, you moved on for te team while he was all about SV world.
Monaco and silverstone two of the great wins and look forward to seeing you up there again next year.
Mark – you did a terrific job all year. Congratulations on that.
and to me – you won the championship title a long time ago…
I look forward to cheering you on again in 2011
Hi Mark!
You didn’t win the title, but you did it for me, fighting with opponents and inside your team. You are have been the n. 1 during all the season, so for me you are a real champion. Congratulations, great job.
Greetings.
Sara from Italy
Well done Mark! Unfortunately the big prize wasn’t yours this year. Lets go again and get it next year. You are a great sportsman of the highest integrity. All the Best Oi Oi Oi
hard luck mark boys in the mines of west oz be cheerin ya on again next season best of luck ya got plenty ahead of you conbrats on such a amazing season this year
In my eyes your a hero Mark, regardless of whether you would have won the WDC or not.
Now the world has finally see your true talent with four wins this season and many visits to the podium.
I’m looking forward to next year and you taking the crown then, I’ll be seeing you on the podium in 2011. Good hunting in 2011.
Hats off to you, Mark. You’ve had a terrific year, you’ve shown class, sportsmanship and been competitive too. You are a great asset for the Red Bull team, and if they can’t see that, it’s their loss.
Enjoy your break and boost up for next year, we’ll be waiting for you!!!
Congrats and best wishes from Spain.
CHIN UP, CHAMPION!!!!
Sad to see you didn’t get it at last. But still a fantastic year! …. You’ll feel fine after some time …
Thanks for a great season! It was very inspiring to watch. You have many supporters in Aus and around the globe who are proud of you mate. Cheers!
Fantastic season for you mate, so proud and amazed for what you have achieved this year! Your victory’s in Monaco and Silverstone seriously blew me away this year! Never stop trying mate, and looking forward to an even better 2011! Good onya mate!
The real loser here is Alonso, it’s a shame he could not finish in the top 4. The real winner here is Vettel, first with his qualifying and then with his amazing pitstop. Even I cheered for that one. But the real champion here is you. Short of being in the car with you we have followed your every move. Every win, every crash, every controversy. You have inspired us all and captured the hearts of many. Thank you for an exciting season that gave us Aussies something to cheer about. You have been fantastic and we look forward to 2011.
Thanks for the great racing this year. I looked forward to those late Sunday nights where I saw so many great performances that put you in a great place for the Championship. Hope you have a great break, and good luck for next year – I can’t wait to see 3 races live with some great performances!
Well done. Despite all the hurdles you remained positive and down to earth. Thanks for the twitter insights during the year and have a well earned break. Don’t forget to come back to QLD real soon.
Mark, Its been a long time since I sat up late at night to watch F1. I was an excited school boy when Alan Jones was going around flying the Aussie Flag on the F1 circuit. Now, we have you and I have felt like a excited school boy all over again. Best wishes for 2011.
Rob from Perth.
Mark Webber – the People’s Champion.
He captivated the hearts and minds of F1 fans (and non fans!) around the world and made Australia proud.
Chris Horner – we are watching you. It’s hard to believe you had Mark’s engine at full power. Why was Mark struggling to catch Ferrari on a Red Bull track?! Why didn’t we hear Mark’s radio transmissions to the Red Bull Team? Was it because Red Bull left Mark out to dry to secure a ‘youngest driver’ title?
Sure, Red Bull will go down in the history books as 2010′s F1 champion.
But the People’s Champion is who we will tune-in to see in 2011.
That’s MARK WEBBER.
Estimado Mark, Felicitaciones por tu gran año y por como eres de persona, merecias ser campeon pero con la actitud de Red Bull es imposible, Fuersa y sigue asi
There’s another chance in 2011. Good luck from Austria.
There’s a new chance in 2011. Good luck and congratulation from Austria.
Hope Mark will do it in 2010. Everything gonna be alright ( http://www.f1db.ru/q1451 ).
You did Australia proud mate. Especially in the way you handled yourself throughout the season. A great example of the true australian character, humble, fiercely competitive yet honorable to the end. Karma comes around, can’t wait for 2011. Enjoy your break, it is well deserved.
congratulations on such an amazing year Mark! Have been with u watching ur races every step of the way this yr mate! U have given me such joy and excitement! Was so nervus last night b4 the race was praying u would do well! But keep ur head up high mate u have done us Aussies proud! Now it’s time for a few beers!
Phil
You got a lot of respect from us Poms this year well done.
I am your big fan since 2003rd and this was very enjoyable season for me to watch. I guess it wasn’t easy last few times, when you lost pole by 0.0-something.. but I know that you come back stronger after years 2006-2008, and I know it will happen
again.
I will be proud to wear dark-blue shirt with number 2 next year.
Greetings from Belgrade, Serbia.
Sending you the biggest hug. You need and deserve it. I was so disappointed for you but want to thankyou for making this the best F1 season so far Don’t stay down for too long. I know you’ll come back next year stronger than ever. It really was a fantastic season with so many positives. Well done x
Go on Mark, next year, same time, same place, but No. 1, greetings from Austria.
Well done mark! You gave your best and we have seen the best of you this season. Also not forgetting without you Red Bull would have not got the constructors championship, so you have done well, good job and better luck next season. Looking forward to see you up there again. You have won the title!
Enjoy your break Mark.
Maybe give your Monaco and Silverstone trophies a polish or two.
We’ll be here watching in 2011.
Bring it on.
A great season from you, you did a great driving we will not forgive how you took the pole position in Monaco race and other races and I hope you will do better next time I mean your luck will be better,from Saudi Arabia
Mark,Well done on a great year mate. Now that you have been sooo sooo close to winning the championship and smelt the silverware but then had it taken from the little brat, i can see how much more hungry you will be to win it next year. hopefully Redbull will show you more respect next year.
p.s Tell mr horner that if it’s a level playing field then why was your RB6 not as aggressive as vettel’s. IT just didnt look right after the big break(summer hoiliday)
Mark…wish u r d champion..:(
Mark, win or lose, you’re still our #1 F1 driver. The darker the night, the brighter the stars. I’m sure if this is your dark night, you’ll shine brighter sooner or later. Just they wait!
It was a fantastic 2010! Here’s to more awesomeness in 2011!
Hats off for your sportmanship. Felt really sad last night. Let’s hope your time will come next year. Greetings from Romania,
Calin.
Mark
I konw you probably dont get a chance to read these posts, but for what it’s worth:
You gave us all a fantastic effort. No one underestimates the hard work and grit you showed to get where you did. Just to be in F1 is a pinnacle, to get so close to being WDC is amazing.
Chin up, chill out, and come back next season to give it all. Schuey’s got a few years on you and he’s still going, we’ll all be following you and supporting you as long as you’re racing mate. We all believe you can do it.
thanks for a great seaon of racing,i was @ monaco to see you win !!! thanks for that . cant wait for next season , cheers Mark
MAte, I cant add anything further than what has already been said. In 2011 we will do it all again the whole of Australia will be riding shotgun and again you will do us proud.
Hi Mark,
You have had a fantastic year and we are all proud of you. lt will be tough to swallow but you will come back tougher and stronger than ever before. You now know what is needed to cap off the WDC. l like many others believe you can win the title in 2011. We all are inspired by you Mark. You’ve shown a battler can not only make it to the hardest sport in the world to crack into, but you can also dominate it. Tough few weeks/months, but they will only make you more determined for next year. We love you Mark. Your the ultimate sportsman and gentleman of F1.
Your No 1 Fan Abs.
Thanks Mark for 2010 awesome year
Well done on a great season, good to see you getting some excellent results,as you deserve. Looking forward to next year, you can do it.
Mark, a bronze medal in the greatest motorsport championship their is. A great season mate, your a true competitor and i believe a very successful one. Congratulations to the peoples champion!!
Mark,thank you for gripping and interesting races.For me,you are champion! Excellent work!!! Wish you a good rest.Hope,that in 2011 you will be the champion.
keep on fightin’. f##ck them all.
you’re an inspiration to not only sport people, but those trying to aim high in their own lives.
congratulations on an amazing year mark!
Mark- greetings from Poland.
Big THANK YOU for 2010 season- do not give up! Take a rest and see you in Bahrain on PP!
Hi Mark,
We are all dissappointed for you at what might have been, but l for one am absolutely proud of your achievements this year. It will be tough to swallow but you now know what is needed for next year and l think you will come back even more hungry than ever before. You are a true Class act. The ultimate professional and no-one could or should say anything different. You are an inspiration to many that a battler can make it in the richest and hardest sport to crack into. You are the People’s World Champion 2010, and l as many others believe can and will be World Champion in 2011. We love you Mark.
Your No 1 Fan Abs.
Was with you all year long willing you on, so sorry it did not work out – have a good holiday and see you next year! You’re my champ too!
Mark, happy thoughts will always warm the heart in cheerful ways, so sit back, relax let the world go by and spend time thinking about how great you are. Thanks for making F1 a great time watch. I look forward to watching you achieve great things in 2011.
People say you are an underdog, I say you are and have been the most professional car racing drivers in the world. This year circumstance has exposed the fire in the belly that drives you to higher places. Thanks for taking us there.
Well done Mark awesome effort this year. All in all it wasn’t enough to win the 2010 WDC, who cares, let the little boy have it, next year it’ll be sweeter when you take it from him.
This 2010 season has been extreme. Not so long ago you would have been crowned WDC with the effort you put in this season. Look this was your first real shot at the title and you just missed out.
All the WCs that will line up to race in 2011 had to fight for one and lose before the prize was awarded. You simply had to go through this in 2010 for the prize to come your way in 2011.
We all know it came a little late for Mark Webber, you just need to wait that little bit longer.
You your self have always said you will walk away from F1 when you’re no longer fast and competitive. Well you haven’t peaked yet; another personal best season will be enough to beat your silver spooned competitors, you’re almost their mate, 20 more rounds and it’s yours.
It was amazing to watch you achieve the things that we all knew you were capable of doing in 2009 and 2010. You also made my bro and I a little extra money hahaha (you tube link below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZR1KiIwOo
Have a great off season mate.
Louis K
Adelaide S.A
A mate & I were talking the other day after watching another category of racing and asked the question when do you ever hear a racing driver say it was my fault, I made a mistake or the like?
We looked at each other and said “Mark”.
What does that mean? You’re a man of class, substance, honesty and of course great skill.
You may be dissapointed at the end result this year, but be very proud of what you have achieved. I like many others have enjoyed staying up, or getting up, to watch you perform at the highest level.
Keep it up mark, you’re doing us proud. well done.
Mate,
With you all the way. Tough day at the office but you’ll be there or there abouts next year. Well done.
Mark,I’m very sad, that you didn’t won the CS.But I’m very proud of you!!You had your best season and you can be also proud of you.
Use the time out to build up one’s strength!!And look forward to the next season!I hope you get a new chance to become WC!!
I believe in you!!Chin up!!!!
Greetings from Germany,enjoy your break!
Let’s celebrate the process, not the outcomes =) Thanks for the wonderful season, Mark!
Gutted for you Mark! Rest now BUT don’t give up. 2011 will be your year, believe it now and keep believing it and it will happen. You deserve it and you’ve shown that this year more than ever.
I’ve never seen anyone fight like you’ve fought for me you are the champion and always will be, as you say, the losses make you stronger, but do not change as a person, because you’re the greatest!
kisses from barcelona
Congratulations for this season!! You are my real world champion! And you should be no1 in the team and not this…
Hope you’ll do it next year!
Greetings from Austria!
Mr Webber you are an amazing guy with a rare ability; you are a highly skilled driver and a really nice bloke. I think you had a great season and in my opinion the best driver on the track. Thaqnk you for the pleasure you have given me and thousands of others this season. I believe that after the break you will come back next season and win the championship!! Have a good rest
Mark Webber you are my idol, absolute superstar in the toughest motorsport in the world, you had to fight tooth and nail for every single point, no silver platter for you and everyone respects what you have done and how hard you have worked for an entire decade! have watched every race since Jaguar and will stay up and watch every race until you retire!
you are the World Champion to all Aussies!
Mark Webber you are going straight to the “Pool Room”!!!!!
Congratulations on the great season, you have showed your real talent. For your fans you are and will always be number one! Enjoy the well deserved rest. As always warm greetings from Poland ._.
Well done Mark. Followed your career for many years and enjoyed it all. Better luck next year you have a great car and team behind you. Have a break and go fly a model plane , It’s always a challenge but no problem for you.
2010 was fantastic season for you and your fans(including me
) You are a strong racing driver & a good man. You got close to the world championship title this year and next year, it will be yours! have a good break and just enjoy racing next year,forget the politics or whatever. The champion title will follow you, well done, Mark, Can’t wait to see you racing next year!! xxoo
A great season from you, you did a great driving we will not forgive how you took the pole position in Monaco race and other races and I hope you will do better next time I mean your luck will be better,from Saudi Arabia.
I am your supporter, but, what happend with you? I dont want to put on the paper all the mistakes because I am not a racing driver and I can’t speak without having correct information. Why Vettel is always better then you in qualifyng runs?
What happend in your team, Vettel has the support of all team?
In Coreea was no need tu push hard to overtaking Vetel,a 2nd on the grid was OK for you…
Anyway, all is done,congradulations for 3rd WC place but you could have 1 place,go to relax a little.
Goodluck for next season!
Congrats Mark. I nearly cried when i heard you didn’t win the championship.You just had some more of your bad luck.
Better luck next year.
Congratulations on a fantastic season. It wasn’t the end result we all wanted to see, but you have given us many great memories this season and hopefully there will be many more to come next year. Bring it on!!
MARK WEBBER didnt quite get their but in 2010 hes earnt the respect of the world, had 5 pole positions, won 4 gps including Monaco and Silverstone, completed a back flip and won the constructors championship… well done Mark your still a champion even without the title.
From Spain: For me, Mark, you have been the world champion of this year!! You did great races and you had enjoyed us a lot!!! Thank you for all and we trust on you for the next world championship!! For me, you are the best!!
Sorry Mark, it must be tough losing right at the end like that. Best of luck next year.
mark i was sad for you and me after the GP, mate no good at crying over spilled milk,i am looking forward so much to next year go get them in 2011,
Regards
Ivan
Fantastic season Mark.
Thanks for 2010, looking forward to 2011.
Maybe some wont want to tell you this but this from a true Fan who sincerely want to seee you Victorious in your Quest, I would say that Great F1 drivers have this unmistakable quality in common that is: Super Aggressive Charge when is from the back end of the line to the front lead. I have seen this particularly clear with Senna, Schumacher, Alonso, Hamilton and Vettel. I know you are a more fast consistency driver but I really hope that you would add that too as the newly acquired ‘strength’.
Your friend, your Comrade.
What an Awesome year. I agree with Neeky you have given us the motivation to stay up at rediculous hours of the morning and stay glued to the edge of our seats. Having followed your F1 career for years, through all of the ups and downs, seeing you peform so well this year is very rewarding. You are going from strength to strength, and i can see 2011 being just as good if not better!
Fantastic effort Mark, I’m sure all true Aussies are proud of you. I have followed your career since Formula Ford days and I look forward to seeing what you can do next year.
Best wishes
cheers mark for a great 2010, even though you didnt get up last night, its great that at every race you are in contention and its bloody brilliant.
How can someone who has inspired so many millions of fans…. say he lost the World Championship. Sorry sunshine…. but in my eyes you win the title when ever you start that damn car !!!
Regardless of the official standings, you proved you’re a champion. You’ve done Australia proud, the hard way. I hope to see you in Melbourne for another great season.
Congrats on a brilliant season Mark. You have shown yourself to be a true champion. Have a good break – looking forward to seeing you back on track in 2011.
You did us Aussies Proud mate!!
Well mate, it was close!!!
It was also one hell of a year!!!
I just hope you get some team support for next year when >>>
we all go round again!!!
Mark,
Congratulation. we are very, very proud of you!
well done mark on your driving skills this year you got ripped hard by your team you will be the next world champion mark you showed that true fighting aussie spirit and you never gave up trying be proud of what you did this year and blitz em next year mark as your hunger will be even more stronger for that title go aussies
Awesome Work Mate, you did us proud!!!
well done to you mark on your true aussie fighting spirit you never gave up trying australia is so proud of you for what you have achieved this year you that true fighting aussie spirit came out of you you will always be the best you will be the next world champion mark because the aussies never lay down for anyone we always dust ourselves off and come out fighting even harder do as teddy whitten would say stick it up em mark and give the other F1 teams a show they have never seen before prove them all wrong always fly that aussie flag proudly mark and always keep your boxing kangaroo flag handy go aussies
Good Luck for next year Mark!
Not to bad in 3rd position in this year Mark, enjoy your break & we will see you next year, good luck Mark!
Great Drive Mark, Thanks for taking it on the chin. I look forward to seeing you becoming the 2011 world champion.
Mark you did an amazing job, you take your car to the limit and it makes us all excited to watch at. I’ve watched a lot of racing videos of you, especially the Formula Ford ones. Amazing… Next season you’ll come back even stronger, we’ll be cheering for you again! Enjoy your well earned break, you deserved it.
Not just this year, but your entire carreer has been an amazement to me, and the fat lady still hasn’t sung yet.
You might not be world champion mate, but you are champion in my eyes!
You might not be world champion mate, but you are champion in my eyes
YES YES I CANT BELIEVE IT
cheer up and u will come back even stronger next season! greetings from Latvia!
Congratulations on a great season Mark – regardless of the final standings you have really shown what a competitive and classy sportsman you are. The way you carry yourself in front of the watching eyes of the world makes me proud to be an Australian. It’s clear this season has been one of the most competitive in recent memory, and to achieve what you have this year really is a credit to you and all your hard work. Best of luck in 2011 Mark!
Well done mate – champion effort. Yas Marina didn’t work out how we all wanted, but that’s life sometimes. Hope you gain comfort from the fact that you pushed Seb the hardest this year.
The closest season ever.
Your best overall season.
Your best car.
Your best race results.
Except for the Title you’ve had it all this season mate. Well done for all your hard work over the years and inspiring us here in Oz.
Bring on 2011!!!!!
Mark – well done on this year. Wish it could have been you as Champion but it wasn’t meant to be – no shame in that. You have given us some truly wonderful performances this year and you really are an inspiratiion to others. Talent doesn’t leave you, and belief will take you further in 2011. Hope to see you in Silverstone next year!
Have watched you since kerts Mark, well done under the most difficult circumstances, but if Ferrari offer a drive – take it – you don’t need Red Bull
Desde España, para mi eres el verdadero campeón del mundo, el año que viene lo lograremos! un saludo.
Be proud of what you have done this year and enjoy the break.
True Australian champion
Mark, your driving has been sensational this year. The times you’ve needed to make a series of overtaking moves have been exciting to watch. I rate your passing ability equal to Alonso and Lewis. And then the wins… wow, you just blew them all apart.
Thank you for giving us an exciting year. You absolutely rock. Have a great Christmas and we’ll see you in 2011!
chin up mate like everyone has said before you have done all Aussies proud I know I will remember this year Mark Webber came third,go get em for next year mate
You’ve done an awesome job this season! Great driving all the way to the end! Enjoy your break and next season, you’ll be even better than this one! Nothing can stop you from winning the WDC!! Greetings from Belgium
Gutted for you but would just like to say that you conducted yourself with real dignity under difficult circumstances all season.
Hope you go one better next season.
Congratulations for this great 2010 from an Italian Ferrari’s fan.
These days I repeatedly heard this was your last chance to win the championship; that’s trash talk. Hope to see you next year stronger than ever. You deserve far more credits than ones you’re given. you’re a great driver and a greater person.
Well done ,great year ,lets go again next year
Thanks for a great year Mark, You gave us all a lot of pleasure having a local to cheer for and make us proud. You are a champion in every way and we will be hoping for even better next year.
Hey Champ
Thank you Mark for the gutsy effort you showed against a mountain of knockers the shit that happened with your own team in the end they got what the wanted, to us Aussies and your supporters all around
the world well done you are a champion in more ways than one enjoy the break and breing on 2011.
What a sensational season. To be in contention for the WDC with a team that has clearly not always supported you this season is a huge effort. You are the true champion of 2010.
You have proven again to be a gentlemen regardless of the race/championship outcome. Good on your Mark. I wish you all the best for the 2011 season with full support. Enjoy your break.
great year mark done well bit unlucky last night just relax for now and come back next year and kick some ass we all know your the best
Congratulations on an amazing 2010, you had some thrilling performances and showed the world great sportsmanship and driving.
Enjoy the break and all the best for 2011
Unlucky today mate,but still a great years driving. We will be cheering for you again next year, from the other side of the world
Congratulations mark! You are a true champion. You have done it the hard way from a long way away where if you were Born in Germany you would have had 3 championships already! You have paved the way for other young Aussies to follow in your footsteps. Your story is inspirational and you are a champ in my eyes. Keep going mate you have risen.
T
No matter who won the championship today, for me, you’re the winner. I’m sure you’ll bounce back and even stronger.
We believe in you, Mark.
Best wishes =)
Gutted you didn’t win. Am a mclaren fan but today was cheering you on!! Good luck for next season x
Nice work Mark! You did us proud, even though monday mornings were always a struggle after each race weekend. I’m looking forward to next season. Rest up mate!
Hey Mark, Hard luck today, I was rooting for you till the very end. I hope that the 2010 season was only a steping stone to an even better 2011. Don’t dwell on what’s gone, look forward to doing even better next year & YES, we’ll be rooting for you till the end.
Well done Mark Weber, third is still a fantastic achievment.
mark you had a great season you can hold your head high, pity your team could not show you as much loyalty!!!
Awesome year! Can’t wait for 2011 now! Boring weekends until then!!
my parents used to make us watch F1 when we were kids haha but now I WANT to watch – it’s been so exciting and, third in the biggest motorsport event in the world is definitely something to be very very proud of!! (and the most honest nicest driver
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you’ve done Australia proud mate, showed real Aussie Grit and ran with the best of them.
Don’t lose heart Mark – you are a great driver – it was withing your grasp – stick with it I’m sure you will win next year and I’ll be cheering like mad for you
Well done Mark…you are a true gentleman in F1…you showed class and style compared to other drivers and you are the winner!!!
Well done Mark!
You had a great season with some awesome victories, particularly Monaco and Silverstone.
All us Aussies have enjoyed the fighting spirit you brought this season.
Have a great break, come back down under and get some sun and give ‘em hell next year!
Mark, this year you gave us Aussies the best excuse in almost 30 years to stay up until stupid o’clock to catch the races!
Thanks for a fantastic viewer-season. We lounge-room drivers need a break too, but we’re more
than motivated for next season now and look forward to going
on the 2011 journey with you.
You contributed to one of the most entertaining seasons in modern F1. You did us proud!
One way to ease my pain is not talking for a while, disconnect. So I spent the evening in the garden.
The only thing that comforts me, is the fact that the world has seen your true talent. Personally I appreciate the life lesson you have given me.
I really want to have Mark Webber for a while.!!! So I hope you will have a successfull surgery with the loving attention of Annie and we would like to enjoy watching you again next season.
Mark you stay for me the champion, what arrive and I know you are strong man and next year will be the good year for you. Thank’s Mark for have dreaming me this year, you are the best. I” be always your fan, you are a exceptionany man and I hope go to Silverstone and in your restaurant in Buckinghamshire. I’m in France but I will come in England for see you. Now,you can relax, you’ve earned. We love you …
You are the First in our heart !!!
Grit your teeth and smile your way through the next few days. Will be hard, but that’s part of operating at the top of your sport. Rooting for you next season. Reckon the competition will be even tighter!
Chin up mark, it was and awesome showing from you over 2010. Plenty of ‘if onlys’ I’m sure but you’re set up for next year.
Mark! Fantastic season, fab driver, love always x
Mark, this year you gave us Aussies the best excuse in almost 30 years to stay up until stupid o’clock to catch the races!
Thanks for a fantastic viewer-season. We lounge-room drivers need a break too, but we’re more
than motivated for next season now and look forward to going
on the 2011 journey with you.
You contributed to one of the most entertaining seasons in modern F1. You did us proud!
Enjoy your break Mark, kick arse next year!
Mark, thank you – this has been a magnificent season of F1 and your performances have been absolutely inspirational. Great reminders of the importance of being tenacious, determined and resolute (and having a huge talent doesn’t hurt…). I’ve been following your progress since the Mercedes GT days and have been proud to watch you show the world how much fight you have in you. Well done on a stellar performance. Looking forward to doing all again in 2011.
Andy
That was very miserable weekend. You deserved that championship title the most of all this year’s drivers. Do not give up and I am sure that you dream will come true someday. Greetings from Latvia!
Despite the emotional letdown of the last result Mark, we all congratulate you on what has been an awesome season. To be in contention right up until the finale speaks volumes of your performance, dedication and application this season. Though it is probably not on your mind right now, I am looking forward to seeing you at the top in 2011. Well done, an awesome effort!
2011
Mark, you have been fantastic all year and there is another adage to take away with you: ‘Shoot for the moon – even if you miss, you’ll still land among the stars’.
You certainly have done that, collecting many fans along the way. We’ll all still be rooting for you in the 2011 season and I still believe you can make it as WDC.
Have a great break, relax and come back stronger with even more fighting spirit and true Aussie Grit.
Warm wishes to you.
Congratulations on your brilliant performance throughout the 2010 season. Finishing top 3 in a field of this calibre speaks volumes about your dedication and skill. You did us Aussies proud, Mark!
Well, the fat lady has sung…but Mark is still my Hero!
Just remember this is your championship just as much as Vettels, you made us fans proud. If Ferrari did not cover you off then Vettel would not be champion now. If you have a good car next year. It could be your year and I hope it is because you deserve it. Well done, dont feel down pat yourself on the back your fans are proud of you. Thank you.
What a sportsman Mark Webber is, in defeat and victory always humble and professional. I think he was the most deserving of the title, but you can’t discredit Vettel. That crash in Valencia, the collision with Vettel in Istanbul, and victories at Milestone (No.2 Driver), Hungary ( one of the drives of the season), and of course Monte Carlo (trophy in the pool), all make Webber, for me driver of the season. I’d like to wish Mark the best of luck for next season, no doubt that Aussie Grit will be shown even more so.
A great season for Mark, with two storming drives in the ‘Blue Ribbon’ Grand Prix of Britain and Monaco. No disgrace to lose to Vettel, who will become one of the all time Formula One ‘Greats’.
Hope Mark wins it next year.
That’s the attitude of a REAL champion! congratulations! we will be with you next year =)
I’ve been gripped all season and was willing you on today. I was sorry to see the season end for you the way it did. Best wishes.
Well done on a great year Mark. You came very close in what was a very competative year. You are a true champion in my eyes simply by getting as far as you have in F1 & rising above great adversity. Enjoy a break, give the the MTB a workout to clear your head & see you next year.
You’re a great inspiration to me & many others.
Cheers Mate.
Mate you got a podium in the world championships. As we know you need to be good have a good crew and some luck to win any race. Well done see you next year.
Awesome effort Mark, admire your tenacity, determination and philosophy. I’ve enjoyed watching you race this year (and previous years!) and looking forward to 2011!
Hey Mark,
Well done on a tough F1 season, sometimes there is nothing you can do and you are just a passenger.
We’ll all be gunning for you for next season when you are the F1 World Champion.
Best of luck and enjoy the off season.
Dino
You did an amazing Job this year Mark and gave so much happiness to all your supporter! Thank you for this wonderful season. What you havé achieved since Le Mans’99 where I first saw you is just Incredible! You are the world champ for your supporter! Now get some well deserved rest with your parents and Ann. Thank you for the amount of positive émotions you gave us each Time you got the pole position and was on the podium! Come on Mark, you are an incredible athlete!
Never mind. We’re all incredibly proud of you and love you (in a manly way).
Enjoy your break and we all will look forward to 2011.
Take it easy dude
Go and relax, you have worked hard and for whatever reason this was not your time. It will come again xx
Beautifull last scentence Mark. You’ve performed great this season. Take your rest and I look forward to see you at the top again next year!!
Well done Mark- We- like Marray Walker and Stirling Moss- were all rooting for you – but it wasn’t to be.. You should be very proud enjoy the break and come back even stronger
Wish it was bit different, but you were great this season. I’m sure you’ll be the champion next year.
My Tweet @Brezinskis
Today, #F1 was the clash of the titans! Shame for M. #Webber, but I hope he will win the next year!
Not bad for a number 2 driver
You had a great year esp. Monaco! More of the same in 2011, pls. Well done, from Ireland.
Chin up superman, you’re still the nicest bloke out there and you WILL beat the little smeg head next year. I know you have admired my artwork in the past, so im letting you know I am now painting full time having been made redundant. So if it will cheer you up I can paint your dogs for you. Keep the faith as your time will come. Merry christmas xxxx
It could’ve gone better today, but hey, look at the bright side, a third place in the championship ain’t that bad.
But good luck in 2011, Mark, you have my full support!
Far from being more than a bad effort, you gave us a thrilling exciting season, my favourite in F1 so far. The chips fell a certain way, it’s really disappointing. But you should be tremendously proud of yourself for the way you drove this year and your fans will be rooting for you all the more next year. Enjoy a well earned break and regroup.
A legend. You have the one thing no other contender has Mark; Class.
You acknowledge your mistakes, give credit where it’s due and soldier on. This was your best season to date. Next year will be even better. Have a rest and come back hungrier than ever, return as the aggressive, attacking driver we all know you can be!
Congratulations on a fantastic 2010.
For me you are the real world champion!!! Great drive this year, let’s relax for a while, and after it ….
Mark Webber is the Team Principal of MW Arden, a three car team in the new GP3 series supporting European Grands Prix.
Mark hi.
I admire your tenacity and perceverance.
You deserved to be the champion this year, so I wish that we’ll all celebrate in 2011 for you. You are the champion in all our hearts.