
Showdown! Mark is one of four drivers who can win the World Championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. He enters the race weekend eight points behind Fernando Alonso, but with 25 points available to the winner, there’s everything to play for.
“I closed the gap to Fernando at Interlagos last weekend,” says Mark, “and I’ve got to overtake him in Abu Dhabi. It’s a massive weekend because the difference between winning the title and finishing second is huge; no-one remembers the guy who finishes second.
“I hope the RB6 will be competitive at the Yas Marina circuit. My team-mate Sebastian Vettel and I finished first and second at this race last year and I enter this weekend’s race believing anything’s possible. It’s going to be like a tie-breaker in tennis; the winner is going to take all.”
Of the drivers still in with a chance of taking the title, only Alonso and Lewis Hamilton have previously won the world championship. But Mark doesn’t believe that places him at a disadvantage.
“We’ve all proved this year that we can handle pressure,” says Mark. “I’ve been involved in a world title showdown before, when the 1998 FIA GT World Championship went down to the wire at Laguna Seca [see the ‘My History’ section on this website]. All I can do is my best, as I’ve done at the previous 18 races this year.”
The 5pm start on Sunday makes the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the only twilight race on the calendar. It starts in sunshine and ends under spotlights, and to overcome the fading light Mark will use a dark tear-off over a clear visor. The late start also gives everyone a long build-up to the race.
“In Singapore, where the race starts at 8pm, we turn nocturnal,” says Mark. “But we keep a fairly normal schedule in Abu Dhabi and that leaves us kicking our heels a bit. But it’ll be the same for everyone and we’ll all have plenty of time to think through the different mathematical permutations that could decide the championship.
“The bottom line is this: if I win the race and Fernando finishes lower than second, I’ll be champion. That’s what I’ll be aiming for. The Fat Lady’s getting into position.”
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Fantastic season, brilliant Mark, bitter end. SO SAD.
Trophy is in the wrong place. SO ANGRY.
It’s too bad you couldn’t do it this year, but you can come back stronger next season, “…2010 has been the warming up…”
Now relax and enjoy the break , you really deserve it.
Mark, THANK YOU so much, for this wonderful & emotional season.
With or without trophy, MARK WEBBER FOR EVER!!!
Chin up
Mark!!!
Hey! listen, you are a valuable part of the team and peoples lives!!! You are our hero, we carry the heartache with you!!!
God gave you a gift that you will never lose!!!
We all respect you and luv you very much!!!
Can’t wait to be there to support you next year!!!
I congratulate you on the end of the 2010 season! I express my sincere recognition and huge respect as a man who aspires to victory, drawing on his experience, using all its capabilities. Despite of everything you-best the racer of all the drivers of Formula 1!
Mark,I congratulate you on the end of the 2010 season! I express my sincere recognition and huge respect as a man who aspires to victory, drawing on his experience, using all its capabilities. Despite of everything you-best racer, the best racer of all the drivers of Formula 1!
Mark, so sorry for you.
Although this time luck was with Sebastian, I still think you deserved the championship. Things have not been easy for you, specially in the last part of the season and still you were fighting until the end. Take your time, and come back to be the WDC in 2011! We are proud of you. Thanks for all the moments we have enjoyed your good driving this season.
All the best.
We all belive in you, Mark! You are our World Champion! Good luck from Russian fan!
You can still do it Webber! Go you little beautie for the start of your life!
8 Years of build up to this point in time………you can’t stop whats comming so embrace it. Australians stand with you tonight in agreement that you can fullfill your dream and do us proud.
Go Hard.
I’m sitting in front of my TV and I want to see you being F1 world champion! gogogo
We love you Mark, no matter what the outcome, we will still love you. But sh*t we are here to win. Give it your best shot. x
Mark, loved every damn Practise and Quali and Race for over 8 years.Its been a pleasure following our Aussie in your ups and downs but no matter what, you have made us proud.
Mark Its been a pleasure following every damn Practice and quali and race for 8 years.Its all come to this.No matter what its been a great rise and ride.Go Hard!
go for it Mark do your best that all we want from you
You can do it Mark. Don’t freeze the opportunity will come your way today. It has to be yours this time the WDC. Good Luck! You can do it!
You can do it, Mark!!!
i agree with alan no matter what most in the paddock aswell as us aussies hope you can achieve a championship against the odds behind the scenes best of luck with your superb driving ability and aussie grit
i fkn love you mate. Australia loves you.
Go for it Mark, stay patient and relaxed and don’t let Seb get the better of you. You have had a great year now top it off with the championship.
You are going to have to win this race in the way IT WAS ALREADY DESTINED TO BE : COMING FROM BEHIND WITH NOTHING LEFT TO LOOSE AND EVERYTHING TO GAIN WITH TRUE GRIT AND DETERMINATION ALONG WITH COURAGE AND FOCUS. YOU HAVE TO WIN THIS RACE WHICH IS AGAINST YOURSELF. GO AHEAD DO YOURSELF PROUD FOR US AND YOUR FAMILY.
Good luck from Derek in Canberra. Still remember Arthur Hoyle in a local radio program in the early 1990s saying that you would be World Champion one day
Mmm, can imagine how disappointed you are. My head is spinning.
Race is on Sunday, may it be the RACE OF YOUR LIFE!!
GO FOR IT – TAKE
WHAT’S YOURS!
(Ok, RB’S MORAL philosophy is to be fair, to treat/back both drivers equally.. blah, blah, blah, but Mr. Mateschitz’s, Marko’s & Co. PRACTICAL philosophy, is to take care of their golden boy, to support him all the way…
I don’t know what they have done/said after Brazil, but I have a bad feeling about it!)
I’m positive that your family, your friends, your fans, lots of people are sooo proud of you, with or without crown!
Massive good luck for the race Mark!
Mark,
Good luck for 5pm this arvo, Just drive like the locals down Sheikh Zayed Road and you’ll be right mate.I’m looking forward to seeing you cross the line first. I’ll be waving the Boxing Kangaroo flag like crazy, just need to keep evading the security guards. You made my day today when you (and your crew) waved from the pits, especially as this is my first F1. And even though Prince is playing later tonight, you are the King!
go aussiegrit! 5th on the grid, means it looks tough but I know you can win that title! You deserve it.
Best of luck for the race tomorrow, never mind starting from 5th, you’re on the right side of the track & it’s a long way til the chequered flag – anything can happen, that fat lady hasn’t sung yet !!! I’ll be wearing my No.6 T-shirt (as per) & sending you good luck vibes from the UK. Just keep doing what you’ve been doing all year & it’ll all work itself out…. You deserve it – Go Aussie !!
its the final race!!
ITS NOW OR NEVER!!i really hope luis and fernando will ‘exits’ early,so u and sebastian will have a ‘real’ race,game on mark!!
Go Mark! You are our Champ!!! Gooood luck from Russia!!
Best wishes Mark. You can do it. We’ll all be watching at No.7
Mark!!!! You can do it still! We believe in you, You first believe yourself! But check you car something not right there!!! Be fast and be safe!!! You can do it! God be with you!!!
No matter what happens tomorrow, you’re the moral champion. With everything that’s happened this season, you deserve to hold your head up and be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Now just go out there tomorrow and give it your best. This Canadian fan is behind you all the way.
What a great season. There’s no one mre deserving of the title of champion. Foot down Saturday and best of luck on Sunday.
BOXING KANGAROO – that’s all I’ve gotta say!!
Nothing can be done now that I’m constantly keeping my fingers crossed for you ._. You have already proved lots of times you are the Champion of Champions and everybody knows that. Enjoy the last race! Warm greetings from Poland.
u deserve it more than anyone else…….show ur grit ,determination and class!!!!! go webbo!!!
Good luck Mark!
We believe in your talent and success!
All the best from Russia!
Mark!
I wish you full success in the Sunday race and to win the title!
You really deserve this cup because during all your way in F1 you were and you’re the hard working man, all you achievements were reached in fair play despite of different unpleasant circumstances, you’re a real fighter and true gentleman.
On behalf of all your fans from Russia:
Good luck, Mark!!!
Been following u since before ur F1 debut. Mate this is it, go out tomorrow and win the GP and the WDC. Your a much deserved champion. Forget everything thats happened in the past and put yourself in the zone for Qual and Race. Good luck buddy, you can do this.
Mark,
Your natural ability along with your incredible determination will bring you all you desire. I wish you the very best of luck for an awesome finish to a difficult season. Keep smiliing.We look forward to seeing you in the top spot on the podium.
You’re the best driver Mark and now is the time to nail that big one!!
hola a todos los seguidores de la f1 y en especial del que va ser campeon sin duda mark webber. desde colombia lo apoyamos hojala pueda venir a colombia
I join all the messages of love, support and good wishes to you. My mind, my heart and my soul are with you always.
good luck mark
mark,3 things you need to do 1 get pole, 2 win the race, 3 you are a WDC,I will not except anything Lesa mate, by the way it will be your shout on Monday.
just turn up the wick a quarter of a notch and stay cool. Your steady hand will win the day. Bona Fortuna
I’ll be screaming at the telly in the middle of the night on Sunday. GO Webber! GO WEBBER!!!
FANTASTIC SEASON MARK!!!!! I’m very, very proud of you!
Best of luck for the qualifying!
BE CONFIDENT!
BE CONFIDENT!
BE CONFIDENT!
Can’t wait…wish you the fastest lap.
Good luck Mark!
I hope I’ll STAND UP on Sunday for YOU as for the new CHAMPION.
Good Luck Mark!
I hope on Sunday I’ll STAND UP for YOU as for the new Champion.
No matter what other people might say, talk is cheap, action speaks loud. You deserve to win the title!
Go for it, just do the Monaco thing again in Abu Dhabi!
We want to hear “fu**ing beauty” again;) Good luck Mark!!!
Flies on the track Mark! this weekend show us you’re the best! you can do it! Go guapo AussieGrit!
rgds
Flies on the track Mark…show you’re the best!!! you can do it! Go guapo AussieGrit!
Rgds
Very rarely do I sit here on a Friday night wishing for Sunday to come. I am very much looking forward to seeing how this race pans out. I hope RBR can dominate as they have done all season and play the cards to bring home the trophy, not just for you but for the team, because that’s what it’s all about. Good luck for qualifying, and definitely good luck for Sunday.
Good luck I wish you all the best! You’re the best driver!!
Good luck Mark! Observing your career for some years now I am sure you deserve to win the campionship this year. You can do it!
Greetings from Austria/Vienna
you have been training yourself all your life for this, now go get it, all the best mate.
Good luck this weekend Mark, get your foot down and show em how it’s done!!!
You can do it Mark. Good Luck!
Go Mark! I know you can do it, Champion. You have all our support. Good luck and all the best from Poland.
All the way mate, show em’.
Lov’d watching you drive over the years, admire the normality you bring to a crazy sport. Kick their arse this weekend with nothing but true Aussie Grit. Go mate.
Go for it Mark, you can win it, for yourself then stick it up red bull and go to a team that will back you all the way, I’m an x pom but your the man Mark.
The best wishes from Ukraine! Anyway for us you are the only Champion!
Go WEBBBEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
C’mon Mark you can do it. Its so close now. Australia believes in you. Take Vettel and Alonso by the horns and put that car on pole and all the way to the flag! All the best mate. Were with you all the way !!
All the best, Mark. You totally have this in the bag!
CaRRRRRNNN on Mark GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!!!
GO you good thing!!
I have been waiting for this day since 02
I never doubted it would come!!
Go forth and seek you destiny mark,
you will be the WDC
The best of luck Mark!
Whatever happens you are already a champion.
Congratulations Mark on a fanastic year so far.
Know that you have the support of all Aussie motorsport fans + plenty more. I know as always you will show that true Aussie Grit. All the best mate.
you have achieved great results in non-competative teams for years. can’t wait to see what you can do on sunday. go tear em a second a@#!hole.
Mark your the light in my life mate. When ever I’m down I think of you and your astonishing perseverance. Your living proof of how strong minded and determined us humans can be. Run less fuel in Q3 and put it on poll – manage the pace from there and you’ll get it home. Energy and power to you my friend. MW2010WDC
Do it for Australia Mark – you’ll be a legend forever.
win, come second whatever it’s been a great year to watch your RACE. Just enjoy the day.
Been watching since that first race for minardi, mate go for it, you’ve got the experience, the talent, the car and the belief, AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, MARK MARK MARK!!
Mark, I have followed F1 for over 20 years. met many drivers back in the days of James Hunt,lauda, Prost and mansell when some of them were all up and coming. Never have I written to any of them. I now live in Australia but am an ex South African/pommie. Good luck mate, You will do it. Remember whatever pressure your feeling so are the others. I will be watching live no matter what. RBR has not managed the drivers championship well this season and horner and co still need to learn a few hard truths. But your career has never been a straight line up with a silver spoon in your mouth to get you there, so this is nothing new to you. I won’t preech anymore as I know you know what to do and you will. You have managed your season with real class this year, real class, forget the rest and other peoples reputations. I have seen you do it so much in the past. Remember not bad for a number two driver. Just remember to say it again on Sunday! For me and all the aussies out there watching you in the middle of our night. Go for broke but remember you need to bring the RB6 home just one more time. One thing I can guarentee you now is anybody elses victory will be hollow. You can be the only real champion, so for this reason alone you will be Mark my words. No pun intended. The tropy will have your name all over it.
quero te falar em portugues que eu te adoro te acho lindissimo
e eu acompanho e torço para se suscesso !!!! um beijo enorme .
Good luck Mark. I know you can do it.
Mark, you’ve devoted your life to get where you are.
Far away from home, years of very hard work, talent, determination, ups & downs, sacrifices, disappointments & great moments!
YOU NEVER GIVE UP!
I love your attitude, you’re the most down to earth and honest guy out there. You really, really deserve to win the championship!
GOOD LUCK for THE weekend!!!
Mark,
THANK YOU! Thanks because I am enjoying this F1 season so much with your great driving. You are an example, not only on the track. Hopefully you can finish the year with the reward of the championship, you deserve it.
Have a great race!! Show us what you are made of!
Best luck!
Good luck, Mark! This has been a great year for you and Australia is right behind you. You really deserve this mate!
Good luck. It’s been your season, the championship will crown it.
Mark Webber you are a legend. Good luck. Go for it!
All the best mate!
I have faith, Sebastian will take the right decision
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Champagne’s ready and waiting in the fridge for Sunday!!
GO GO MARK!!!
This is your year….make it so!
Mark…apart from being the best looking driver you absolutely deserve to win the Championship. Stay focussed as you have been all Season and I know it will be yours. Will be cheering you on from the sofa!.
Go for it Mark, we know you can do it you deserve this! Cheering you on all the way xx
Go for it Mark you can do it!
We will all be willing you on. despite the negative vibes from within, show them how!!!
I hope you win, because from the pack, next to Kubica, you have improved and raced well above the others…. I think the Poles are rooting for you bro….
Mark remember, for this moment you have no equal. You are a champion!
Good Luck Mark!
Let the power and the speed be with ya’. I admire your cool, gentle and yet rival driving. And I’ve seen some miracles this season (tires in Japan, engine last weekend and many more…). The fortune is smiling to you.
Relax and simply drive as you do. Best.
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Hola Mark:
Mucha suerte, eres un gran piloto y una gran persona.
Desde España, tambien te queremos.
Mar.
We’ll be shouting for you this weekend, just do what you do best and be first at the chequered flag. Good luck.
Bring on the Grit!!
Bring ON the Grit!!!!
Cheers and good luck, Mark! I’m sure you know that all you can do is your best and no matter how the cards fall, you’ve had a great season and are on target for another great one next year!
I’ve got my Mark Webber Car *6 t-shirt at the ready to wear all weekend! You’ve put up with a lot of crap this year and you’ve come through it shining. You’re a winner in my eyes already. But a win… how sweet that would taste. Come on Aussie Grit!
We don’t say rooting for you in Australia, but we will be barracking for you. Such an old fashioned word!
Go out there and take it Mark! Everyone I know wants to see you as WDC. You’re going to do it.
Good Luck!! My Dad and I will be rooting for you the whole way!
HELLO MARK: I HOPE THAT YOU ARE LUCKY THIS WEEKEND, HAVING THE ENEMY IN HOUSE, YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IT. IT WIN THE RACE AND THEY DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU ARE THE BEST. I AM SPANISH AND ADMIRE FERNANDO, BUT ALSO I RECOGNIZE A GREAT PILOT LIKE IT YOU ARE YOUR. CONGRATULATION CHAMPION.
You can do this Mark! Take that Red Bull by the horns, put her on pole and all the way to P1. You’ve had no help all year and you dont need it now, as your ability is more than enough to make you 2010 World Champ!!
Your an inspiration Mark….Take it on. As a professional yachtsmen based in Valencia , Spain we have a saying `just Aussie it´ just get it done….Good luck
Big Aussie celebration in Valencia this weekend no matter the result…awesome
Rgds
Bret
Good luck Mark!
you can do it Mark
Australia is behind you Mark … Show them what real Aussie grit is all about!
Behind you all the way, Mark. Will be rooting for you from Sweden all weekend.
Jochen
Good Luck Mark I’ll be rooting for you all the way as I have all season. You more than deserve this championship.
You’ve had a great year Mark – congrats. I wish you all the very best for Sunday and hope to see that Aussie flag flying at the end. Go AussieGrit!
The championship should be yours! you’ve waited too long for this already. TASTE THE GLORY!
You know what to do. Go for it!
Hmm, all I can say is… GO MARK!!!
all the best mate. Just do your best & what will be will be. As long as you give it you’re best shot you’ll be right.
Mark Webber is the Team Principal of MW Arden, a three car team in the new GP3 series supporting European Grands Prix.
Mark,
Thank you for the brilhant season!; I and my family were with you in all 2010 races and, I can say, as a F1 fan since 1970, you did a wonderfull work! If not graced for the deserved victory,you honored your people in Australia and in world wide, with your warrior heart.
Be sure that a lot of brasilian people will be with you in 2011!
Take a rest, and lets ride togheter once again in 2011! For the victory!!!!
Thank you, australian mate!