Q&A with MARK WEBBER

POSTED ON July 10th, 2012

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Was signing with Red Bull Racing for 2013 an easy decision?
MW: In the end, yes it was. It’s been an interesting few months, but overall the continuity and desire for me to continue at Red Bull Racing was very strong. My main focus is on this year’s Championship, which is very important. In addition it’s an amazing bunch of guys and girls at Red Bull Racing and I really, really like working with them. That has a huge effect on me and how I perform in the car and it helped me in my decision.

You mention the people, what else is it that you like about the Team and Red Bull?
MW: Well, we have gone through plenty together here. We went from the days when Red Bull had not long owned the team to what it is now. The team really changed when we started to get successful, in terms of getting the balance right between being extremely professional on all fronts to still keeping that laid back and approachable attitude that the team still has within reason. It is just one nice big family now in many ways and we have grown so much. We’ve come a long way and I think it’s clear that I fit well here and that’s what I really like about it.

Were you tempted to think about moving elsewhere?
MW: There were discussions with Ferrari, but my decision was to stay here.

What’s the benefit of staying with Red Bull Racing?
MW: I virtually know everyone’s shoe size! I know everyone’s names, I know how everyone ticks and I know all the departments which is very, very important for a driver. There’s a whole raft of factors.

And how is working with the Team and with Sebastian (Vettel)?
MW: Very good. Obviously with Seb, we’ve worked very, very close together for a long period of time now. I think no-one would really have envisaged how long we have worked together, so that’s probably been a bit of a surprise. There are not many team-mates staying together for that long in Formula One, but it’s proved to be a successful partnership with both of us working very hard with the key technical members of the team. It’s been a potent operation. We’re still competitive when we hit the track, no question about it, especially in 2010 and this year. Last year there wasn’t much racing between Sebastian and I, but in 2009, 2010 and this year, there have been some great battles. That’s been enjoyable for the team, sometimes stressful too as it’s not easy for both of us to be at the front and I can understand that, as both of us are thinking about ourselves sometimes, but ultimately we know that we need to get the cars home and get the best results for us and the team.

Does it help to have contracts sorted earlier in the season?
MW: Yes it does and that’s another reason to just get it to bed. I’ve been hearing different rumours and reasons for a long time now. At the end of the day I know everything that has been going on. You want to make sure your focus is clearly on driving the car and the guys that you’re working with. It’s important the team knows you’re 100% with them, which, of course, I am.

Will 2013 be your last season in F1?
MW: I’ve been asked this question for the past four years and my answer remains the same. It’s a results-based sport at the front of the grid so the future lies in my own hands. It’s down to me to deliver the on-track results.

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HAMAND POSTED July 20th, 2012

Марк отличная гонка силверстон, продолжай атоковать, не думай чемпионате вобше.Он сам к тебе придет. столько лет отдовать F1 конечно хочется быть чемпионом мира и темболе ты этого достоен. Мы все за тебя болеем, не зависема от резултатов ты самый лучший! Поздровляю с контрактом! Это лучший выбор чем Ferrari. Надеюсь увидеть тебя в Сочи 2014 год.

Vini s POSTED July 19th, 2012

Congrats on a fine win, if you don’t win the crown this year or next you will certainly win it with the prancing horse in 2014

psycho budgie POSTED July 18th, 2012

Silverstone was fantastic to watch, you and Fernando giving it your all, it must have been a special win. Roll on Sunday and all the best to you.

Jake Martin POSTED July 17th, 2012

Congratulations Mark on the contract renewal with RBR, everyone back home will be wishing you all the best on the this years drivers championship.

Troy POSTED July 17th, 2012

Darn it……I was hoping to see you at Ferrari next year. I will hold out hope for the Red Prancing horse for 2014. Congratulation though in signing – your reasoning is safe and sound. All the best for the rest of the year. Your a living treasure to your country and your sport. Every time you speak I hang onto every word. You show your a humble, respectful man and in the F1 world that seems rare. My wife thinks you owe me a TV for the one that I acidentially smashed during the race when Vettel ran into your rear in Japan around 5 years ago (under safety car) while he was at Torro Rosso – That would have been your first victory for sure. However, watching your career has paid that TV back to me ten fold. If you every get a chance drop me an email I would love to buy you a beer one day. PS: Stay away from push bikes you seem to fall off them or let old man Alain Prost whip you!

Ruthie POSTED July 14th, 2012

Congratulations on your contract renewal with Red Bull racing team for 2013! Come on Aussie Come on! Best of Luck! Ruth

Adam POSTED July 14th, 2012

Their is not a race in Aust i dont stay up to watch because we always will get behind a great aussie and an icon in F1. Well done on your career to date , alonso will be dissapointed not joining him but as always you have made the right decision. If you are ever on the sunshine coast near coolum maybe we can get you out for a surf or two.
good luck with the championship this year.

Michael Bond POSTED July 14th, 2012

Hello Mark, Great news on your contract renewal with RBR for 2013.Keep up the great consistent form for the balance of the year and i am quietly confident that you will be on top of the podium at years end. Bondie.

Eric POSTED July 14th, 2012

Good on you Mark. I look forward to more late nights again next year watching you blitz the worlds best racing tracks. Good luck for the rest of the season. With a bit of good fortune you might just grab that elusive F1 crown.

Cheers

Eric

Richard POSTED July 11th, 2012

Hi Mark,
Firstly congratulations on resigning with RBR for 2013. It is fantastic news that you will continue racing in F1.
Now this is behind you, I am sure your determination & that Aussie grit will shine through and you will achieve that one goal to win the WC for 2012 to add to your CV.
Best of luck for the next GP.

Ken M POSTED July 11th, 2012

Mark,congratulations, You have done a no brainer staying with RBR, now go and grab that World Championship, to win as was in 2010 you have to finish infront of your mate and your team mate as black Jack said “to finish first you firts must finish”

Kayren POSTED July 11th, 2012

Hi Mark, well done on signing your new contract. Glad RBR recognises your true value for their continued success in F1. Without you they would be struggling. Of course being a popular, well loved Aussie will always give you the edge in the bigger picture. KB,Melbourne.

Kevin Broadbent POSTED July 11th, 2012

Mark great new on your resigning for 2013 now you can focous on you goal 2012 number 1 world champion

Blake Shuttleworth POSTED July 11th, 2012

Absolutely fantastic Mark. You have made many Australian racing fans very happy today! Both young and old, we just love to watch you race. The sport would not be the same without you.

Kat POSTED July 10th, 2012

Great news! All the best for the remainder of 2012. Top of the drivers championship perhaps??? Love to see that!!

David POSTED July 10th, 2012

Great win Mark and Team. By the way-what happened to the 5 o’clock shadows for Seb and yourself. More aerodynamic.

adam POSTED July 10th, 2012

From a bunch of us Aussie followers big congrats mate that you have this signed up and put to bed! Great win @ Silverstone looking forward to a few more battles (and you coming out on top of course ) with your mate Alonso. Cheers, Adam.

Jaap POSTED July 10th, 2012

good on ya Mark !!!!

Martin POSTED July 10th, 2012

Hi Mark, I am glad you will race also next year for RB. Thx for the great performance and I’ll keep my fingers crossed to see you again on 1st – listening the Austr(i)a-lian anthems Beste Grüße aus Salzburg

David McQuillan POSTED July 10th, 2012

Congrats on the new contract. Red Bull would have to have lost their minds not to sign you again. It was great to hear your name getting chanted at the rain delay on Saturday and the result on Sunday speaks for itself. A great drive by a great driver. 2012 World Champion? Now that is something I want to see.

Petra POSTED July 10th, 2012

Hi Mark. It’s great to hear about your new contract with RBR. Congratulation Mark. Like you said, new contracts are always depend on your results (even the talks with Ferrari). Mark, you can be really proud of you. I’m so happy for you, not only about the new contract, but like you talk about your work with your team, like you enjoy it to be part of them, it’s just so nice to hear/read.
Congratulation again! Petra

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