Will Ricciardo replace Webber at Red Bull?
In the wake of rumors that Webber could sign for Porsche’s Le Mans effort, the signs that Sebastian Vettel will have a new teammate in 2014 have been growing. The early favorite was Kimi Raikkonen, but Red Bull’s driver manager Dr Helmut Marko insists he is in “no hurry” to make a decision. “Many drivers … [Read the full story]
Webber gets grid penalty for Bahrain
Mark Webber has been handed a three place grid penalty for the Bahrain Grand Prix after his collision with Jean-Eric Vergne’s Toro Rosso in Shanghai. The Australian tagged the Frenchman into a spin while trying to take 12th position on Lap 16 of 56. The contact damaged Webber’s front-wing, forcing the Australian into a pitstop … [Read the full story]
Is it now or never for Mark Webber?
This year could well define Mark Webber’s Formula One legacy. In many ways it is a ‘now or never’ season for the Australian, who will be 37 in August and the oldest driver on the grid. Red Bull has won the past three drivers’ championships – but in the hands of the young star Sebastian … [Read the full story]
Serious vroooom service to the richest F1 fans
When hotel bosses at the Fairmont Monte Carlo boast of ‘a room with a view’ they’re not kidding. Their 70 four-star luxury suites offer Formula 1 fans the chance to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix without even leaving the building. However, vistas such as this don’t come cheap. The most expensive package overlooking the famous … [Read the full story]
Hamilton admits poor form in 2011 F1 season
Ahead of the Korean Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton admits he has not “been doing the job” and says it will take time for him to recover from what has been a difficult season. The 26-year-old has been involved in several controversial incidents and finished a distant fifth in last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, while … [Read the full story]
Mark Webber will probably hang himself
MARK WEBBER launched into an X-rated rant at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Aussie turned the air blue after being asked how he was coping with being beaten by Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel. Webber, 35, snarled: “Probably I’ll hang myself”, before muttering: “Fucking wanker.” The furious driver, yet to win a race this year … [Read the full story]
“It’s all over now, isn’t it, mate?” says Mark Webber
Mark Webber conceded that the world championship fight was all but over after he crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix and his Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel notched up his eighth win of the year. Despite having not won a race so far in 2011, Webber was second in the standings heading to Monza … [Read the full story]
Mark Webber’s not over yet
Mark Webber has insisted he is not giving up on his championship challenge this year. Webber who is team mate, Sebastian Vettel’s closest challenger for this year’s title, has insisted that “anything can still happen before the end of 2011 season”. 92 points separate the pair, with just seven races remaining. Webber who recently extended … [Read the full story]
Red Bull extends Webber’s contract
Red Bull Racing have announced that Mark Webber’s contract has been extended for another year, meaning the Australian will continue to drive for the team in 2012. Webber has been at Red Bull since 2007. “I want to continue racing at the top in Formula One so it’s a no-brainer to remain at Red Bull … [Read the full story]
