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POSTED ON April 17th, 2011

Sunday 17 April 2011

Car 1 SEBASTIAN VETTEL, Finish Position: SECOND, Start Position: 1st
“My start was not the best and for some reason it seems the left hand side of the grid is worse here than the right hand side. It wasn’t brilliant and I lost positions to Jenson and Lewis. After that it was about being patient; I think we treated the tyres better in the first stint, we could have stayed out, but there wasn’t reason to at that time, so I came into the box and came out first. It was a surprise that Jenson came into my garage in front of me – I hoped he would carry on. We had something similar two years ago with a Toro Rosso – I don’t know what attracts people to stop in our garage! Fortunately it had no effect and the guys kept their heads. We came out in the lead and tried hard to stay on two stops. The middle stint should really have been a little longer, but at the end of the race I found myself out on the hard tyre and could see Lewis coming closer and closer. I tried to defend as best I could, without losing too much time to the guys behind, but he found his way past. It was a difficult race and we had a couple of mistakes, but we still finished second and third, which is a strong result. Congratulations to Lewis and Mclaren, they did a good job and it just shows that in one race, if you try something a bit different and make a small mistake, there is someone to beat you. It was a good race for us and we can learn a lot from today. Mark had a good race and had good pace. With two stops, you have to be patient and look after your tyres, but it didn’t work today.”

Car 2 MARK WEBBER, Finish Position: THIRD, Start Position: 18th
“We decided to start on the prime tyre, which we know is not the most desired, as it doesn’t have the characteristics of the hard tyre in terms of duration and things like that. So, we got that out of the way, but it was quite tricky actually, as even with the guys I was with, everyone was using DRS at the same time. I made a mistake in Turn 2 on my in-lap and then we came in as there wasn’t much left in the tyres and our race started from there. To see P17 on your board after 15 laps you think it might not happen, but suddenly I felt very comfortable with the car. I had a few sets of tyres left from qualifying, so that helped – and maybe that’s the way to do it! Miss qualifying and go from there! But, all joking aside, I think the guys have done an incredible job – it’s a back to back race and we haven’t had the smoothest run with my car, but I haven’t given up. That drive today was for them and everyone back at the factory. Congratulations to Lewis and it was a good day for us in terms of points for the team.”

CHRISTIAN HORNER, Team Principal: “After losing out a little bit at the start by dropping behind both McLarens, we elected for Sebastian to go onto a two stop strategy. It nearly paid off for us and we got within four laps of making it work but, ultimately, he just didn’t have enough grip to defend that podium place. Second is still a fantastic result and means a lot of points, which are well deserved. With Mark, we effectively ran his race in reverse starting on the prime tyre and running a three stop strategy. It was a phenomenal recovery by him to get onto the podium, so an awesome job and strong pit stops from the team. We had one scare when Jenson stopped in our pit box at the first stop, but overall it is a very strong team result.”

CYRIL DUMONT, Renault: “Somehow today, I feel like the job is not finished even though it is a really good result for the team. To finish second is a good result and the season is still very long – which is good. For Mark, what a race! To come from 18th to third is incredible – it was a really solid race by him, so congratulations to all the team. We now go to Europe leading the Championship.”

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Tanya Nehl POSTED April 21st, 2011

Good luck in Turkey Mark!

webberfanitaly POSTED April 21st, 2011

Mark is the best.
Incredible!!!

TheMadMonz POSTED April 20th, 2011

For me, that will go down as one of the greatest GP’s I’ve ever watched on TV. You were trully entertaining Mark and I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work your way up through the field. If only we had 5 more laps!!!
Job well done mate… Don’t give up and the wins will come.

Kise POSTED April 20th, 2011

God Bless you MARK! An outstanding display of raw talent. You’re a true fighter in every sense. AussieGrit WDC 2011!!!

Daisy POSTED April 19th, 2011

well done mark.
and a big congratulations, from everyone back at the factory:)

Wendy POSTED April 19th, 2011

Amazing race. Great drive. Well done. Felt like a win!

Michaela K. POSTED April 18th, 2011

Amazing, Mark! When I was watching the last laps I couldn´t breathe almost. I can´t tell you everything that I would like to, because I am not good at English so much. But believe you´re a brilliant driver and we know it even in the Czech republic.
Come on! I believe it will be a podium in Turkey again.

Ian POSTED April 18th, 2011

Fantastic Drive Mark !! Gotta go down as one of the Greatest F1 Drives of all time, at least this decade ! Sensational passing moves, that one on Schu, Awesome Stuff. 18th to finish 3rd, probably higher with a few more laps…No One would believe that´s possible in todays F1 without incident assistance.
CONGRATULATIONS to All involved !

Eddie POSTED April 18th, 2011

That was the most thrilling race I have seen in decades, with one of the most unforgettable drives Mark, as Martin Brundle said “Driven like a man possessed!”
The F1 community are gonna be talking about that drive for years to come.

IExperiment POSTED April 18th, 2011

Great drive. Pity there is not another 8 laps you would have been first.

Mariella POSTED April 18th, 2011

And you made lemonade!!!
That’s what I like about you, always takes something good about troubles.
And now there is a hard work waiting to have a worthy kers for a double champion team.
Yes yes yes I´m so happy, you made my week!!

ben POSTED April 18th, 2011

Mark, we have a saying in my house, its all about you being a “Red hot Aussie”. Mate, that was the most awesome thing I have seen in a long time, it overshadowed anything that anyone else did out there. Thank you Pirelli! Congratulations mark

Steve POSTED April 18th, 2011

Read Ancient History at university a long time ago:today what you did was heroic in every sense; awesome

Maria POSTED April 18th, 2011

It was incredible, a race to remember in years – a couple of laps more and Mark would have catched up Seb too!
Please let me know about the Torino event with Mark (as I’m in Italy)
***SITE MANAGER*** As soon as we receive some info about the show car run, we’ll share it with you on http://www.markwebber.com

Monika POSTED April 18th, 2011

Awesome driving! Good to see you again on the podium again where you belong. Congrats, Mark!

Eva POSTED April 18th, 2011

Who said F1 is boring? No with Mark in the car! Memorable race, excellent driving and strategy. Coming from 18th to 3rd with no KERS and finishing 7 seconds away from the 1st means you are an incredible driver. And even more difficult, you made that after all issues you have experienced during the start of the season, that show us the true champion you are.
So happy to see you tasting champagne again.
Mark, thanks for this fantastic race!!
Enjoy the moment.

Andrea POSTED April 18th, 2011

You’re definitely man of the race today, it was a fantastic job and a really impressive podium after your bad saturday!!!! Congratulations Mark!!! Your strengh is really amazing!!! I’m proud to be your fan but dosen’t matter in which situation !!!!!

Dan POSTED April 18th, 2011

Amazing Race and amazing drive Mark!!! Proving how great a champion you are!!

Jay POSTED April 18th, 2011

YOU BLOODY LITTLE RIPPER MARK!!!
What a FABULOUS DRIVE! I watched with my heart in my mouth, and at the end, a lump in my throat, you are one of the greats Mark, NEVER let any doubt about that loom, push on now, demand excellence from your team, and you will fly!! BRAVO!!!

Viktoriya POSTED April 18th, 2011

Mark,you are great racer!Unbelievable,from 18-th position to 3-rd. Excellent job!
Thanks for the pleasant emotions!

Bibi POSTED April 18th, 2011

Fantastic race Mark, congratulations. We love you… go go go for Europe now….

Kirsty POSTED April 18th, 2011

Aw man, my jaw is aching – I’ve just not stopped grinning all morning. What an awesome comeback, sensational drive. You were absolutely flying, such raw pace & without KERS!! You showed ‘em all what you’ve really got. I’m so thrilled that you made the podium, this is more like a P1 than P3, so sod the rules, the ginger cakes are in the oven today anyways !! Enjoy the 3 week break & best of luck for Turkey. x

psych budgee POSTED April 17th, 2011

Absolutely brilliant drive Mark, in very difficult circumstances you really stamped your authority over the rest of the field! Stunning watching you race through the field, really wonderful stuff, you reeled off a champion of champions drive today.

charles POSTED April 17th, 2011

Mark, i see a nice pattern developing here.. 5th, 4th, 3rd… i think you’re just warming up and the wins are just around the corner. Great drive!

Lili POSTED April 17th, 2011

Amazing Mark…You’re the best!!!

Ivan POSTED April 17th, 2011

i told you that you would be on the podium, great drive mate, one of your best.

Nick POSTED April 17th, 2011

mate have to say once again bloody beauty mate keep it up, so proud, so so proud of you mate.

Richard POSTED April 17th, 2011

Mark, That was one of the best GP’s in many years to watch. With all your problems through-out the weekend. To start 18th & come away with a podium 3rd position, was a sensational drive. You showed grit & determination & never gave up. You must have been proud of your effort & the work from your team. Lets hope RBR iron out all the issues you have experienced with your car before the next GP & you get your first win for 2011.
All the best
Cheers

mate you r a champ what a drive, one of the best from 18th to 3rd just a few more laps and just who knows mate so so proud of what you acheived today i’m a very proud webber boy keep it up

AaX POSTED April 17th, 2011

Have the KERS problem and irrelevant others out of the way. Drive ON Mate!

Andrew POSTED April 17th, 2011

Congrats Mark, drive of the season, and the turning point i’m sure, you are a true blue aussie champ!

Bill Nijhuis POSTED April 17th, 2011

A more than fantastic race Mark. Unbelievable. Dinky die Aussie gritt!!

Noel Plummer POSTED April 17th, 2011

Fantastic drive Mark, what a recovery, you must be so pleased. I was so excited when you took third to be on the podium. Pity they don’t have a driver of the race like in other sports – you would have won it easily.

josh POSTED April 17th, 2011

That was a sensational drive Mark (again)! Edge of the seat stuff. I had a feeling you would do well today, despite 18th. Not long before the wins come. Well done. We’re all proud of this F1 legend.

Barrie Braxton POSTED April 17th, 2011

I usually only put your wins to my dvd collection but I’m making an exception for today – that was fantastic and you’ve really given it to the nay sayers!

Joe POSTED April 17th, 2011

Never say die! Congratulations Mark, one of the best drives I have seen in a long time. Good luck with the rest of the season.

Tom POSTED April 17th, 2011

Wow, what a fantastic comeback, watched your interview on OneHD here in Canberra and glad to see you smashed the 6th goal, awesome job and exciting to see your car when it performs. You definitely have the skills and strategy to be Number 1 this season!

Congrats again!

Michelle POSTED April 17th, 2011

Your talent shines through. For me, the best drive I have seen in many a GP.

Fantastic mark I was following the sector times on the F1 app you were blowing them away best drive I have ever seen thanks for the memory as they say in oz go hard or go home you certainly did that

Karyn POSTED April 17th, 2011

Congrats on a brilliant drive! If only there had been two more laps to go…

James POSTED April 17th, 2011

Bloody well done Mark! Brilliant drive! So exciting to watch too.

Agnieszka POSTED April 17th, 2011

To just say ‘congratulations on the race’ is not enough… You did what nobody has ever done, you did show them all!!! All the next races will be well-deserved victories for you, of this I’m sure! Now have a good rest, the best driver in the world. All the best as usual

Dataman POSTED April 17th, 2011

Well done Mark, great to see you make the podium

Chris Anagnostou POSTED April 17th, 2011

Easily the drive of the race, Well done mark !

Sheila T POSTED April 17th, 2011

A typically selfless assessment from Mark of a fantastic day’s work.

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