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MONACO ONE-TWO; “The greatest day of my life” MARK WEBBER, MONACO, 16 MAY 2010

POSTED ON May 16th, 2010

MONACO ONE-TWO; “The greatest day of my life” MARK WEBBER, MONACO, 16 MAY 2010

Car 6 MARK WEBBER, Finish Position: WINNER, Start Position: 1st
“It’s a special day, the greatest day of my life I suppose. As a Formula One driver you really hope that you win races and if you have a choice then the blue riband event is very, very special for any driver. To join Ayrton Senna and the likes round here is a very special thing. The last few laps are intense. Jenson actually said to me on the parade lap that when you’re leading with a few laps to go, it looks like the track’s narrowing and the barriers are coming closer and closer. Fifteen laps from the end, that’s just what it was like. A one-two finish for the team here is such a feather in their cap, it’s incredible. The safety cars weren’t a great situation to have – you do all the hard work, get away and risk some pretty quick lap times to increase the gap and then you have a safety car which neutralises it and all the fast guys are back on your wheel again. It’s very difficult when it’s like that, but that’s part of the driver’s role – to stay composed and get the job done. To get 50 points from the last two races is awesome, but there is a long, long way still to go. We’ve got so many different conditions and tracks coming up – there are many exciting times to come; I’m looking forward to it.” 

Car 5 SEBASTIAN VETTEL, Finish Position: 2nd, Start Position: 3rd
“I’m happy. I think we achieved our optimum from third on the grid – normally it’s hard to pass anyone, so second is good. I had good acceleration at the start and was able to dive down the inside and get into the first corner ahead of Robert. That was crucial to finishing second. I couldn’t keep up with Mark today and we need to see why that was. It was difficult, especially at the beginning and after all the restarts. Later on I finally felt I had more grip and wasn’t too far off Mark’s pace, but by then he was already down the road. There was no point trying to catch him, as overtaking is so difficult here. I also had to look more in my mirrors today. Robert was pushing quite hard and it was quite difficult to get away from him at the restarts. I was going sideways rather than straight at times. But, I’m happy. I think we couldn’t have done better today – and we take away good points, which counts for a lot.”

CHRISTIAN HORNER, Team Principal: “A tremendous result for the team today – I think Mark Webber’s had the week of his life. To win two GPs in a row including the Monaco GP, which is probably the most prestigious on the calendar, is a very proud day for the whole of Red Bull Racing. And we didn’t only win Monaco, but finished first and second so it’s a great day for the team. It puts us first and second in the Drivers’ Championship and first in the Constructors’ Championship. It’s a great result and testimony to all the work that goes on behind the scenes, which goes to make results like today’s possible. Congratulations also to Renault on their one-two-three finish.”

FABRICE LOM, Renault, Principal Engineer Track Support: “A perfect day and it happened in Monaco, so it’s even more enjoyable. We got a one-two for Red Bull and a one-two-three for Renault, so we are ecstatic within the engine team. We are so proud to be part of Red Bull Racing, which is really excellent and so proud to be part of Renault Sport, which gave us a really good engine for this track with excellent tuning. So, one-two-three, we cannot expect more. We are also now in a very good position for both Championships – it really is a perfect day.”

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Comments
Andrew Porrelli POSTED May 25th, 2010

Gongrats- Awsome Symply awsome. Can’t wait 4 next race!!! Same again PLEASE!!!!
Best of luck!!

Ian Brown POSTED May 21st, 2010

Greatest drive for a long time at monaco. Long time fan,best of luck for season.I saw jack B & AJ race,it was worth the wait. cheers Ian.

leon tillett POSTED May 20th, 2010

Great job mark this will shut the knockers up, Just finished watching an old episode of Top Gear with you on it when you drove for Williams you looked like a fresh faced kid like Vetell.

micko POSTED May 18th, 2010

great drive,and a great job from your team to dominate in a field like this is very special. thanks for the memory.

Grant POSTED May 18th, 2010

Mark, there are thousands of Aussies staying up late all year to watch you. We are all proud of your results, your struggles and your humility. Congrats on what you have achieved so far. Now finish it for your county and for yourself.

RAFF POSTED May 18th, 2010

Great drive from a great driver.Keep up the hard work.We ride every lap with you .Monaco yes yes yes !!!! Look forward to more of the same , good luck Mark ,you are a dead set legend

Andrea POSTED May 18th, 2010

Hallo Mark Webber, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Sieg in Monaco. Am Donnerstag hatten Sie Zeit mit für ein Foto mit mir dafür möchte ich mich noch bedanken. Wäre es Möglich wenn ich Ihnen das Foto zuschicke das Sie es mir unterschreiben ? Dazu bräuchte ich aber bitte noch ein Fan Adresse von Ihnen.
Viele Grüße und weiter viel Glück
Andrea

wes POSTED May 18th, 2010

I was never really into F1. I am a Melbournian, and decided to take a look one year, when a rookie Mark Webber got his chance with Minardi. Ever since i have been following you. I have always believed you have shown that you have what it takes, providing you could get the right equipment around you. Now that you have the package, your proving me right. I never doubted you. Congratulations on your recent efforts. Keep up the good work, and take out the drivers championship!!!

melissa Qantas , Bondi Beach POSTED May 18th, 2010

hot hot hot . well done

melissa POSTED May 18th, 2010

You’ve Done it ! What more needs to be said . LEGEND

Michael POSTED May 17th, 2010

One of your best drives yet Mark. I’m so happy that the 2nd half of last year, and this year are going to well. A group of engineering Students from Queensland University of Technology are always behind you, and we know your going to have a fantastic year. Show them the true Aussie spirit.

Michael

Paul POSTED May 17th, 2010

The day I saw you get back in the merc after your flip I new you get there. Diidn’t think it would tack this long after your great start in the Minnardi but mate what an insipation I watched get pole and it pysced me for race day in OZ. Had my first win in new car and then home to watch you annialate them. Been watching you since yellowpages formula ford Go get the championship mate you finally have a beast of a car.

Craig Roach POSTED May 17th, 2010

what a great result for a great Aussie, Mark you have always had the driving skills needed to be a champion and now you have the machinery to show everyone exactly how good you are, congratulations on a well deserved victory.

annelise POSTED May 17th, 2010

Congratulations for your very great victory

Mikey POSTED May 17th, 2010

A masterful drive, right up there with the legends. Go you good thing!!

Chris Wright POSTED May 17th, 2010

I have supported you for years. Seen you put in stunning results in inadequate Minardis and Williams. Now you reap the rewards of a decade of gutsy resilience. Vettel just doesn’t know the stuff that character is made of. Brabham had it. Jones struggled for years without support and now you are showing everyone that the difference between you and Shumacher is only equipment and confidence instilled at a young age. Go you good thing. But remember that weeks ago I said that all you need to do is get pole and race away from them so that you don’t loose countless seconds behind slower cars. Continue to do anything to get pole and then you will be free of pedestrians.

John Kofiotis POSTED May 17th, 2010

Brilliant Mark, fantastic work, well deserved. Hang on everybody, the sleeping giant has awoken. Got get them Mark!! You’re an inspriration,we’re all right there with you!

Joe POSTED May 17th, 2010

Well done mark your the reason my eyes hang out of my head on a Monday if your not running I’m not watching, I’ve enjoyed following your dream over so many years, it’s coming to reality keep working hard you reap what you sew one day soon we will both feast. Ps as far as critics are concerned I’ve got your back always have always will thanks Joe.

JasonF POSTED May 17th, 2010

DUDE!!! Im so stoked for you mate,, You put a smile on my face for the whole day!! Congrats your performance was AWESOME!

Ray POSTED May 17th, 2010

Go Aussie Go…good stuff Mark…you’re an inspiration!!!

Ian Williams POSTED May 17th, 2010

Congratulations on another sensational win!!! you controlled the field the whole race. Im so dam happy for you.

Cheers

Ian

Wendy POSTED May 17th, 2010

So happy for you and so proud too! Well done and congratulations! My heart was in my mouth and my stomach in knots but you did it! Advance Mark Webber Fair!

NATALIA POSTED May 17th, 2010

YES, YES , YES, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MARK!!!!

Kate POSTED May 17th, 2010

Congratulations! No one deserves this better!

Andrew Hill POSTED May 17th, 2010

I’ve watched live every one of your race’s since you joined F1 but that Monaco win was so special. You were faultless.Just brilliant.You’ve left Vettel scratching his head and tell Massa to go sniffing somewhere else.Keep focused, you know how to answer the critics. Were proud of you.

OZROBB POSTED May 17th, 2010

Congratulations Mark ! Aussie grit and heaps of Queanbeyan talent, in a car with performance and reliability.You have worked very hard for this and there will be more rewards for such a dedicated sportsman.

Cesar Vasquez POSTED May 17th, 2010

I am very happy for you Mark, well done dude, this is your year

John POSTED May 17th, 2010

Congratulations Mark & I hope you can become world champion.

jason POSTED May 17th, 2010

Late night back in OZ but what a week. Top stuff Mark, one word. Legend!

Scott Martin POSTED May 17th, 2010

Concrats Mark fantastic drive so dominant so proud yes mate you are up there with the best you are a champion.

adam POSTED May 17th, 2010

You talk about jack being an legend in your eyes but to australians mate your the legend. well done you deserve all the luck as well all know your talent was always there but you never had a reliable car and now you are showing the world what your made of a true australian champion

Jorge Martins POSTED May 16th, 2010

Congratulations Mark …

Jorge Martins POSTED May 16th, 2010

I cannot hide the happiness that i feel today. Mark dominated clearly the last two races. Three weeks ago he was in 8th place in the championship arround 29 points behind the leader. Now he actually leeds the championship. I follow F1 races for about 25 years and this is the first time my favourite driver is in 1st place in the championship. Congratulations Mark … from your biggest supporter in Portugal …
Jorge Martins

martyn constance POSTED May 16th, 2010

Well Done Mark,it’s been along way since the Minardi days through the Jaguar days to eventually end up as the Winner of the greatest race of a drivers life,so far, the Monaco grand prix. All my best wishes to you and your family + the team….

James Christofides POSTED May 16th, 2010

Icredible! Been watching you climb the ranks, both as a driver and as a team. Monaco, what a jewel! But I’m sure you don’t need to be told that! Keep the dream going. Your a massive inspiration! Good luck in Istanbul!

Lloyd POSTED May 16th, 2010

Great work ! ive been watching you since you were in minardi and remember seeing your picture in the front office of school( former isabella and karabar student) keep the goodwork up, you put Queanbeyan on the map haha.

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