Mate that was huge thank god your O’k its truly a testimony to how safe these missiles are and how well i know you’ll continue to make us Aussies proud i would love to know why Hiekki braked so early and I’m amassed at Lotus’s team boss giving there reason on there twitter page while the race was still being run(maybe trying to cover there arse)???? all the best Mark and this was just a hiccup in your run to glory.

Keep up the good fight Mark. we are proud of you.

Fantastic to hear you’re ok Mark. You really scared me for a few moments there. All the best for the British GP and for the rest of the season. Go get em!

Mate that was one hairy moment, glad to see you were ok, keep the good work up.

Bad luck today Mark. All’s well that ends well, you are all in one piece.

I was just following his bad luck from the very race start (he was supposed to fight the first position with rival and RB “colleague” Sebastian Vettel at the start, but in a rare way electronic system of the car just failed and ended in ninth position, right close to schumacher who was 11th) so he went to pit stop to fix the car when in a sudden THIS happened. I GOT FREEZED, I was really worried about him, I was feeling like it was just happening to me… Lord wanted him to have him safe and sound

yeah, Heiki BRAKED, I saw it clearly!!!

I almost had a heart attack when saw you fly through the sky, when you throw the handle to the ground gave me laughter, you were OK and angry .. Please keep the tires on the ground, the wing are only metaphorical. A hug for you (not too tight) ¡¡Keep going as you know!!

It is so amazing that Mark is OK. It was so scary watching that crash and i was frozen until he threw the steering wheel out of the car and got out.
What a truly remarkable man. Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Thank goodnes you are okay!
The Gods of Racing were with you!

This should never have happened! What the hell is a back marker doing trying to compete with a red bull and a driver in contention for the championship. Something has to change with these slower cars F1 is the pinnacle of motorsport and these slower cars have made a mockery of every race so far by causing countless dramas for the drivers at the front of the pack. Bring back the 107% rule if you cant cut it don’t race!

Bloody hell, we want you to fly this year Mark but not like that. Glad you are OK, You have had plenty of ups and downs before, so I am sure that you will quickly put the disappointment of Valencia behind you and be back to your winning ways at Silverstone. cheers fron Aus

Great to hear webbers o.k. but heikki should learn his place. Bring back the 107% rule, this is F1 the pinicle of racing not a charity race for slow cars.

We relieved when you walked out of the car after the clash, me & my hubby are big fans of you, go and grab that championship. go, webber!

Mark, more frequent flyer points or trying out for the red bull air race?
Can’t believe you walked away from that but glad you did, roll on Silverstone.

Geese mate, you frightened the soul case out of me. Main thing is you are still in one piece. Round the old English aerodrome next, let’s keep it on the ground for Silverstone – should suit your car and your grit. You’re still looking good mate.

How are you, Mark? Yesterday, I was very seriously concerned about you.

So Glad to hear that you are ok, that was one tremendous flight, one I’m sure you would prefer not to have, Good Luck with the British GP,Show Em What us Aussie’s are made of. Gail

Hi Mark,
your guarding angel was there in Valencia yesterday. Keep going! Wish you the best for the rest of the season. Mira

So pleased you weren’t injured yesterday. Look forward to seeing your car with #1 on it next year. Keep up the excellent work mate.

first it is good to hear that your ok after the accident it is a credit to the entire red bull team to have a car that could withstand that kind of impact and allow you to walk away from it ok, i watch every race no matter what time it is on. Your doing every Australian proud and showing how tough us aussies are and i will be one of many australian motorsport fans cheering you on at the next race at silverstone (even if it will be infront of the TV). Good luck with the rest of the championship and look forward to watching you winning races in the future and hopefully a formula 1 championship with the Red bull team this year. But what ever happens you have done all Aussies proud.

First place at Silverstone will fix it all up for you.
Get a great start & just show what Auzzies are made of.

So glad your ok Mark! I was shaky and I was only watching it. It’s amazing how safe the sport is now that that can happen and you come out completely safe. Have a good 2 weeks relax xx

I’m so relieved you are ok and walked away from the crash. Good luck next race.

Not matter what team you support, that was scary to watch (never mind be in). I’m glad nobody was seriously injured. My praise goes to the designers for makeing the cars so much safter in recent years… In my view they saved Mark’s life. I’m happy your ok but since I support McLaren “go Lewis (and don’t pass the safty again)”

Hi Mark, I watched in horror last night as the crash happened – Glad to see your car is not only fast but safe as well. Chin up for Silverstone & show those Poms the door in their own backyard.

I couldn’t bloody believe that Lotus (Heikki) was defending his position, what a twit!!! Been following ya for a decade mate, this year has been unreal for you and for me as a fan…keep doing it mate!!!

Mark, good to see/hear you’re OK. From your head camera it almost looks he was drunkdriving – going left/right and suddenly braking… Will be there for S-stone! Show them who’s the Boss!

A Lot of bad luck and a lot of good luck, all in one race. We know you will be back up there at Silverstone – Good Luck for all the future races and go get the championship
Graham

Shows just how strong the cars really are .
Very pleased you were unhurt and the best of luck for the rest of the season

Mark, it’s great to see that you are well after such a massive accident. I really shit myself when I saw you go airborne there for a second. Important thing is that you’re safe. If all else fails, go for the redbull air race championship!

Best of luck in Silverstone, GO FOR THE WIN!

Good to hear you are in a good mental state and healthy bodywise after such a scare. It was truely awesome in a bad way! Good luck with your new chassis at Silverstone – go Mark!

Please leave flying to the experts! Glad you are OK! With you crashing out of the GP and England crashing out of the World Cup, Sunday was a bad day! Best wishes from all of your fans at Telford Extrusions and we hope you have a better drive at Silverstone! xxx

Glad you’re ok Mark…Best of luck for Silverstone!!

my heart went up into my mouth when i saw the crash,politics aside the main thing is your still walk’n mate!can’t wait t’il silverstone,GO WEBBER!

So glad to see you walk away from that one Mark! Very proud of your post race interview – spot on mate. Hope the cuts and bruises heal for Silverstone and let’s see you back where you belong – at the front.

Mark so glad that you made it out of the horror crash ok, we know you will be up there at Silverstone. Cheers and keep only driving as you have been. Cheers Paul L

Mark, although there’s still a long way to go, the championship’s within your grasp this year, mate. Keep your head down, stay out of everyone else’s antics, focus on getting the best out of you, the car, the crew, and the results will come. Go for it, digger!

Mark, so glad you ok. Regarding racing, im concerned about what actually happened in the opening lap? are you able to elaborate to fans here? it was just very strang to watch. Bring on Silverstone hey, i so want you to absolutely nail that race man. Just may need to temper the determination or something. I reckon you deliver better results when your more relaxed. i hope you dont mind my frank comments, all good intentions. Victory in Silverstone

Relieved to see you walk away from the bingle Mark. Right behind you 100%, the campaign is only half way done. Looking fwd to seeing you do the biz at Silverstone.

Hey! I´m happy that you´re fine. It was a brutally crash for me. but it was not the mistake from Kova, I think. It was a mistake for me from you and Kova. but shit happens. i hope you win in Silverstone

Mark sorry for your accident but clearly you drove straight into the back of him.
Be a man admit it. Poor Hiki was a not to blame by any stretch of the imagination. Its the same as when you got the blame for Vettel driving into you. Remember how you felt when blamed so you must know how Hiki feels now.

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There was never any question that Mark drove into the back of Heikki, that was clear to all who watched. The only question was why he was in a position where that could happen i.e. massive speed difference, very early braking etc. Remember, Mark has driven a Minardi, so he’s had some experience being the much slower car.

Our hearts were in our mouths as we realised that it was the No 6 trying out for the Red Bull Air Challenge, in Valencia yesterday, we were extremely relieved that you were able to walk away. Go Webber!

Good on you mate ..bloody hell you gave us a fright ! Keep going, show everyone what us southern highlands folks are made ..but not upside down

Maybe RB could exploit the movable rear wing and Marks ability to fly to introduce a new overtaking manoeuvre next year. fly over the opponent…

“I mean, how long was Heikki going to stay ahead of me? Another 15 seconds? He must be asking himself whether it was worth it”

Your arrogance is staggering.

He had every right for his place, in fact I would say an obligation to do so for his team and for his sponsors.

If he was that much slower and was going to be that easy to overtake then why did you cock it up so completely?

You got exactly what you deserved on the day. If I was the FIA you would be penalised for Silverstone for dangerous driving that destroyed the Lotus’ day.

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It is a sad indictment on your character that you would wish a crash like that on anyone.

Wow glad ur ok dude. Next race at silverstone would be a good way to come back and lift that gold trophy aloft.

HOW DID U MANAGE TO LOSE 7 PLACES BEFORE HALF A LAP WAS RUN?!

Glad you’re okay, Mark! You really scared the hell out of us! Hope you’re going to return to the front in Silverstone. (And can’t wait to see you racing here in Hungary. )

Jeepers creepers Mark, you gave us all a good fright, not to mention yourself a bigger fright! Glad you are okay. Clear as day that Hiekki braked just before you could clear him so another case of you being taken out by another drivers silly move. Back on the horse and Silverstone, here Mark comes!!

No fue tu culpa, todo el mundo lo pudo ver. Me alegro mucho de que en un accidente tan espectacular y horrible, no sufrieras ningún daño. Ánimo y a por la próxima carrera.

So glad you’re ok ! When I saw the crash, my first thought was : “shit, that’s it … no way he can survive that” … and then a massive sigh of relief to see you get out of the car. Even more amazing, that it’s managed to unsettle us as fans a lot more than it seems you Show those Brits what you’re made of in two weeks !

My boyfriend got me into F1 so I watched the tail end of last season and this is my 1st full season watching. I’ve been rooting for Mark this season…The crash almost gave me a heart attack. I see others have said that too, but it’s true. To see him get out of the car was a huge relief, but I was still shocked & bummed & wasn’t quite interested in the rest of the race… So glad he’s ok though!

I am glad you are OK, and I am a big fan of yours, so it pains me to say this: I am surprised that you would blame Heikki for this accident. His car may not be as competitive as yours, but as you said, F1 is not charity; he was simply fighting for position. You need to own this one.

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As Mark has always said, it takes two to have an accident and it’s the same in this case. However, Mark qualified on the front row (regardless of his drop down the order on lap one), had just pitted for fresh tyres and had a very slow pit stop which put him back further than he shouldn’ve been – of course Heikki was entitled to defend his position, but unfortunately with the massive speed difference, it was a lost cause for him either way. In the end Mark got caught out by the massively early braking, and once you’re that close to the back of any F1 car, you have no where to go.

hey Mark, so glad you’re ok from that horrifyingly spectacular mishap, i think they should give you honorary membership of this lot

http://www.redbullairrace.com/

regards from Ibiza

Couldn’t believe what I was seeing it was horrifying I was in tears when I saw you get out the car I was convinced you were badly injured or worse. Good luck with the rest of the Grand Prix you are my hero x

Mark! you really scared me yesterday had tears in my eyes when you got out the car I was so relieved you were ok. Take care x

Goes to show how brilliant Adrian Newey and his boys are. Fastest car on any circuit, and the safest too.

Just the one comment though – please don’t ‘do a Massa’ and let a near-death experience turn you soft. He hasn’t been the same since that happened, and has been a meek shadow of himself in 2010. Be right back on the button for Silverstone, and take the title home to Australia. I’m a Brit but I’m still pulling for you to win.

Strewth, Aussie Grit doesn’t come close to describing you. Never mind main thing is you are OK and no damage done. Lets have a Aussie win at the Brish GP as compensation!!

That was a shocker, my heart stopped, couldn’t believe it, such a massive relief you climbed out ok after such a dramatic crash. Anyways you’ve probably got the mandatory retirement out of the way now, onwards and upwards!! My fella and I support you every race, great to see you having such a brilliant season. You are in championship winning form. Keep fighting the good fight, hope to see you top step of the podium at Silverstone…

That was a shocker, my heart stopped, such a massive relief you climbed out ok after such a dramatic crash. Anyways you’ve probably got the mandatory race retirement out of the way now, onwards and upwards!! My fella and I support you every race, great to see you having such a brilliant season. You are in championship winning form. Keep fighting the good fight and hope to see you top step of the podium at Silverstone…

Red Bull Gives You Wings
Glad you are alright! Don’t do it again, please! Scary moment it was…

Really glad you walked away from that one: was really worried about you for acouple of seconds. You are the best and keep believing!

Hi really glad you’re ok – was seriously worried for a few seconds. You are the best – keep believing

Glad you’re safe: loooked difficult for a few seconds. You are an outstanding driver.

wow you gave us a fright hope dhl dont charge for that sign you wrecked as you were flying by glad your ok and good luck for silverstone

Good grief Mark! We were stunned to see that yesterday and so relieved to see you get out the car and walk away. Sending our very best wishes for a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you back up front again in Silverstone.

A very scary moment there Mark. Keep fighting for the chase …

We were all so worried. So glad you walked out fine. Now back to winning the championship.

Mark, I’m glad you are ok and congrats for a great season so far. This time though I’d say Pride goeth before the fall, you screwed up, Heikki did nothing wrong. He was ahead of you in the race, you do not get privileges until you earn them, even if you have a better car to start with. Kobayashi just proved the point, Alonso was just not as good.

woah, mark.. everyone in milton keynes are supporting you mate!
australia all the way. I’m from there myself! come on redbull! you can do it mark.. everyone wants you to be world champion! silverstone hopefully you and seb will do well! You had a big shunt there.. just so glad you are okay! XX

So glad your OK Mark, my blood ran cold watching that crash, I watched as Senna hit the wall and felt sure you weren’t walking away from that one. Here’s to a return to the podium for you in the UK!!!! Foxy.

woah, everyone is so happy that your okay back in milton keynes mark! EVERYONE is behind you. We all know you can be world champion mate. Its clear that the shunt wasn’t your fault. Just win that title.. and make milton keynes proud! show them brits what you and seb are made of!

Like everyone else so glad your OK. Just goes to show that the safety issues actually have delivered results.
Can you tell us all what happened in the first lap we’re all interested, Better luck at Silverstone your home circuit

Glad you are ok Mark. You are truly a gutsy and level headed person – a great Australian

Jezz man,you scared the hell out of me! So glad you walked out ok, which almost certainly wouldn’t be the case not so many years ago! A huge thanks for all the people working for security improvement!!!
Still a lot of races to go before the end of the championship. Go for the title!!!

What a scare you gave us! Even the replays took my breath away. SO so glad you are ok

for me to add such constructive criticism should only be taken as how much i want you to succeed. There’s certainly a relation between unfortunate outcomes and your state of mind. For me it looks like when your dealt a blow of some sort, your aggression and determination leads you to hasty decisions. I think at times of utter frustration you need to remember one corner dosent make a championship. steady wins the race. look forward to seeing you demostrate your supremacy in Silverstone. onya mate.

Hi mark great to see you walk away from that incident on sunday, you cant change the past so focus on winning at silverstone and show them what your made of.

Truly amazed to see you walk away from that with no visible injuries. What don’t kill you will make you stronger!! The championship is there for the taking mate, you have the car, you have the ability, and a kamikaze team-mate you can brush aside! We’re all behind you, best of luck for the rest of the season. SPIRIT, FOCUS, ABILITY, TENACITY, AUSSIE GRIT

@Aussie Digger. Dude It don’t sound like you know too much about motor racing. If you have a even a slightly problematic start(avoiding an accident etc), you can easily end up on the wrong line, and the guys behind you will eat you up!

congrats on your safe landing matey!!
What a shock, I actually yelled out loud when it happened it shocked me so much. And good on Button for mentioning you and how gld he was you were safe, at the winners interview, at least someone said something, even if it was an opposing team driver…put the pedal to the metal at Silverstone Mark and leave them all in your dust!

I’m so glad you are ok Mark. It was a scary crash. I didn’t care about the lost points I just wanted you to be ok.
And to read Webber’s positive comments after the crash was just a joy.
What an incredible sportsman you are Mark and it was also really nice to hear Button ask about you after the race.
Thumbs up to Button for that.

Silverstone next and I’m sure you will be back at the front again where you belong.

Oh i’m soo glad you are safe! I started crying when you got into that crash!
Go Webber! Rock Silverstone!
Show ‘em what you’re made of!

Well, I’m not a Red Bull fan, but I am a Mark Webber fan. Anyone who thinks this was an easy situation for Mark should try being “Brake checked” on the freeway sometime, the back of that vehicle is suddenly moving towards you VERY fast. How fast in F1? 150 mph difference in 1.5 seconds? I can say that Red Bull has the right man for the job, seeing Mark toss that wheel like he had just had a bad day at the office rather than one a flight in a vehicle designed to stay on the ground was humorous and a great relief, and reminds me of an AC/DC song about parties. Great job, and I’m saving up for a trip down under, I have to see an entire country full of folks with your mettle!

So glad your ok!
Please get back on top soon and shut that whingeing team mate of yours up!

Holy crap – how’s your supply of underwear?!?! That was a new slant on “onward and upward”. Been following F1 for 50 years – back then you would have been another statistic. Thank god for the structural integrity of the cars these days. We don’t want “Seb” to be world champion, we want Mark Webber to be world champion. Make sure you get pole next time mate. With you all the way.

Mate! Thank goodness you came outta that OK. You give a whole new meaning to the phrase: ‘The Flying Kangaroo’ Wish you all the best for the rest of the season and keep up the fight for the championship.

The animals got a fright I screamed so loud. So very glad you are ok. I wish you all the best for the remainder of the season. You are one of the best out there. You can do it!

Becareful Mark – Redbull may transfer you to their air race, if you keep this flying up. Hope things go well at Silverstone cobber.

Scary incident. So good to see you emerge uninjured. This year is your best chance yet to win the title. Forget the airtime. Focus on the grand prize! Go son, go.

Mark, so glad you are ok! That was one of the worst looking accidents I have ever seen, thought you were a goner for sure, so happy when I saw you throw the steering wheel out of the car and get out. There can’t be many cars in the world that would let you do that and walk away. Amazing!!! Best wishes and good luck for the next race.

Keep pushing hard Mark, we’re with you all the way down here in OZ. It was a massive relief to see you jump out of the car after the arial at Valencia. Put this behind you, and give it a good old aussie crack at Silverstone- you’re a true fighter and inspiration, go you good thing!

True aussie grit..Keep up the good work..

You seem to like flying upside down Mark, at least you had done it a couple of times before!
Well done so far Mate and keep up the momentum. I’ve noticed that in Qualifying if you let your team mate go out first, then you can always nail him!

Huge scary accident. I was really worried for you. So glad to see you walk away unscathed. Keep the fight up to them. Good luck.

We are so relieved that the nicest guy in F1 was saved from a terrible fate. We know you can go on to win the W.C. and hopefully you will.
I cannot believe some of the nasty comments here, please site manager delete them – they are so upsetting. They are posted by morans who cannot even spell the drivers’ names.
I would though suggest that Red Bull ask Lotus for their telemetry to see how Kovalainen’s breaking distance differed from other laps – surely that is the real proof of whether he braked early on purpose…

Perhaps you were too fast but Heikki braked too early! It was a racing accident, but pay more attention in next races, please!

Mark, I was sick in the stomach when I saw the stack. I can’t imagine how you felt as a passenger. So glad you’re OK.
Just remember, it will make the world championship win be a lot sweeter.
True Aussie grit!

Proud of you Mark, keep going, your so close to winning, your still a champ to me, no matter what =)

all the way mark. You should win the F1 championship title. You are more capable than any other racers. Bring up the spirit of you when you are in the minardi times.

Jack Mark :
after that accident i said ‘Mark is died’ but thank goodnes you are O’k, just keep the good work

Your the best driver out there, thank god your ok. Cheeky chuck of the steering wheel…. Good luck for the rest of the championship, im British but behind you all the way

Mate you know better than any of us that racing is a tough & potentially dangerous game & F1 is at the pinnacle. Isn’t it amazing how some of these arm chair experts know what you did wrong without any concept of how difficult it is to be an F1 driver. I’m happy you & Heikki are ok & am sure you have both learnt something from the accident.

Keep up that self belief mate because we all know you can do it. Whatever the results there is plenty of us that are proud of you.

With a bit of luck & the teams hard work you might just get there.

Cheers mate

Mark, Thanks for putting on a show Saturday at goodwood, we never get tired of burn outs!And thanks for the fan signing making sure everyone got a signiture.
Cheers buddy.

Red Bull: one race it gives you wings, the next race, it takes them away.

graham badke hit the nail on the head, good & bad at once, precise like a draftsman, we know u will come back.