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Malaysian Grand Prix: The Team Reaction

POSTED ON April 11th, 2011

Sunday 10 April 2011

Car 1 SEBASTIAN VETTEL, Finish Position: WINNER, Start Position: 1st

“The start was crucial. I thought it was a very good start, but then I saw Lewis lining up behind me. I was surprised going into Turn one, as all of a sudden I saw something black in my mirrors – I knew it was a Lotus. For the first stint it was a good thing to happen, as I could pull away lap by lap. The entire race was quite different to what we saw two weeks ago – it was a lot closer and there were more pit stops due to the tyres. With the stops, you don’t want to be first in, as you want to do as few stops as possible, but also you don’t want someone else to go in, get an advantage with new tyres and undercut you. It wasn’t an easy race, but in the last section Lewis had a problem and was then behind Jenson. I’m very pleased with today’s result. I love what I do and don’t think I could be happier at this stage. It’s been close here, so we need to keep cool and keep pushing, but the guys know this is the way forward, so I’m not worried. But for today we will enjoy it and be very proud.”

Car 2 MARK WEBBER, Finish Position: 4th, Start Position: 3rd

“It was a tough race today. It wasn’t a good start out of the box and we had a failure with the KERS, so I was out of position on the first lap. For the first three or four laps, I was trying to pass people, but they were coming back at me on the straights; it was tough to clear people when I didn’t have KERS. Anyway, I fought back with a good strategy and got some good points at least. It wasn’t our day today and I was disappointed not to get on the podium. It was close, but not close enough, But, it will come and now we go to Shanghai.”

CHRISTIAN HORNER, Team Principal: “A fantastic result for Sebastian. It was a great performance, a great debut for KERS on his car and he controlled the race in a very mature manner. It was also superb pit work from the guys in the very demanding temperatures here; all seven pit stops were executed brilliantly. The only shame was the start of Mark’s race, he had a poor initial get away and unfortunately a KERS issue denied him the use of that, meaning he got swamped down to Turn one. But it was a great recovery drive from him with a different strategy, he really made it work and ultimately he was very unlucky to miss out on the final podium position.”

CYRIL DUMONT, Renault: “What a race from Sebastian. It was a really solid effort and really intelligent in terms of management. For Mark it was a bit more difficult at the start, but after that it was a really solid race, so congratulations to both of them. The second race and a second win, which is a really good result. It was great for Renault too; we got three engines in the top four places, so well done to them.”

Comments
scott POSTED April 13th, 2011

Great drive mate loved the dice you had and one with massa and you stood staunch drove hard with an under performing car once again be nice to see the #1 car have similar issues and consistently like you get even better if it was the other way around for a change. U should have had #1 on your car but from turkey last year you were against the wall.
Lets hope it turns around mate you deserver it but no KERS for China isn’t going to help. will be there giving it my all as you do champ.

Mark POSTED April 13th, 2011

Hey Mark, good job considering the circumstances. You no doubt know this but consistency will get you the championship and I have no doubt you’ll get it!

All the best.

Mark

Anand POSTED April 13th, 2011

Great move on Massa, Mark. That was some seriously old school passing and had us all out of our seats cheering. Bring on Shanghai!

Martin from Austria POSTED April 12th, 2011

absolute clever run from you (not bad for a nuber 2 driver :) ), stay cool, i’m sure your chance will come this year, even with that car…..best wishes, keep on fighting

David Chambers POSTED April 12th, 2011

Good fighting performance. You make us “gutsy aussies” proud.

Jason POSTED April 11th, 2011

Outstanding drive Mark, my 8 year old son, who is one of your biggest fans and I were on our feet with your fighting drive. You were, by far the best on the track,I looked up the meaning of the words awesome and incredable in the dictionary and there was apicture of you next to each, well done mate,keep fighting mate, you kick ass.

helene POSTED April 11th, 2011

very good work Mark I’m sure you will be on the podium in Shangai good luck

Michaela Kuchařová POSTED April 11th, 2011

Good job, Mark! You showed us what a fighter you are. You were the best racer in Malaysia. Unfortunately you had some problems with the KERS. I hope your car will be in a good form for Shanghai and you won´t to need so many pitstops.

Michael POSTED April 11th, 2011

You displayed – again – the true fighting spirit that we Aussies are so proud of Mark. Keep up the good work. You made us and your team proud with your professionalism.

Robyn and Peter Maslen POSTED April 11th, 2011

Best drive of the day with typical second class Red Bull. We look forward to teh day when you get a good car.

Kirsty POSTED April 11th, 2011

What a race! Nightmare start with the damned KERS, but what an awesome recovery. You never gave up the chase, constantly pushing and were absolutely flying. Beautiful move on Massa on lap 50 by the way. Well done, you’re definitely the driver of the day. Best of luck for China next weekend.

Eva POSTED April 11th, 2011

Hey Mark! not a bad result today after a difficult start. You fought on the track despite your issues with the KERS. I know you expected to be on the podium, but I am sure you gave your best and you will be rewarded soon… Besides the KERS I am curious why you needed again one more pitstop than you team mate, anything wrong with your car?
Hope to see you celebrating a podium in Shanghai.
Looking forward to see you on the top!
All the best.

Andrea POSTED April 11th, 2011

4th place and a really fantastic job after the bad start and the KERS problems again! You’re a fighter but always fair on the track! Unfortunately no podium and an other disappointment for you but next chance in Shanghai next week!!! Don’t lose your heart Mark, you are strong and your straightness and honesty make you more likeable than any driver else!!! Congratulations for your impressing performance and a huge embrace!!!!

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