Webber quits F1

**Infi24r** · 28th June 2013, 03:06

Originally Posted by Hornet

I tried to Google LMP1, saw a video of one doing 340kmph. Damn

Love the engine sound

I like their engine regulation too, at least from what I've seen on Wiki.

They're serious race cars. Easily up there with Formula 1 cars.

Its really not much of a step down, more a side step.

I wanted to see him at Ferrari, I was gutted when he turned down the 2013 drive there, but Porsche is still one of my favorite brands. Atleast its a prestigious brand, not Red Cow.

**Infi24r** · 28th June 2013, 03:10

Originally Posted by Suzie

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108330

So Mateschitz knew all along but Horner didn't know until the very last minute? All is not rosy within that team.

yeah there is some barely contained drama going on there.

Webber will be sponsored by Red Bull at Porsche apparently. Wearing a Red Bull helmet.

I have to wonder if its silence money.

**Liscia** · 28th June 2013, 04:10

I wish him well in his future racing endeavors but hope he stays behind our guys
for the rest of this season. Too bad he didn't get to spend some time with his
buddy Fernando on our team.

**Rishu** · 28th June 2013, 06:25

Originally Posted by Rob

Really cannt see Kimi going to RBR (thats maybe just me). Kimi will not be happy to play second fiddle to Vettel. If he does go there, be fine for maybe first few races until Vettel will want win a race or Kimi wants win a race.

He did play second fiddle to Massa in 2008-09, so that should not be a problem. Thing is that he is more consistent that Vettel, that could give him chance to beat Vettel in the championship (provided Red Bull give him a fair chance

)

Having said that, my money is on Ricciardo (Will bow down to pressure from Marko, Vettel, Horner & it will highlight the existence of STR)

**Rob** · 28th June 2013, 07:04

Originally Posted by Infi24r

They're serious race cars. Easily up there with Formula 1 cars.

Its really not much of a step down, more a side step.

I wanted to see him at Ferrari, I was gutted when he turned down the 2013 drive there, but Porsche is still one of my favorite brands. Atleast its a prestigious brand, not Red Cow.

The videO is of the test Audi run earlier in the year testing the long tail version ahead of Le-Mans, wish was race tested at Spa.

**Senna4Ever** · 28th June 2013, 08:25

Originally Posted by Suzie

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/108330

So Mateschitz knew all along but Horner didn't know until the very last minute? All is not rosy within that team.

same here at BBC UK page ... Horner not informed.

In the few interviews I've read so far Webber never mentioned Vettel in any other way that Malaysia had nothing to do with his decision.

Webber said in a news conference at the British Grand Prix on Thursday that he would miss the competition of the best drivers.
"We all strive to get to the pinnacle and I've been with JB (Jenson Button), Lewis (Hamilton), Fernando (Alonso), these guys for a long time, racing."

Webber added in an interview published on his website: "I realise F1 is seen as the absolute pinnacle of motorsport and I've worked with some incredible people, in particular (Red Bull chief technical officer) Adrian Newey.

Horner:

"I think the guys in the factory are a bit more disappointed that they read it on the internet than heard something direct, but that is the way these things are sometimes."

... of course the guys in the factory ... Everybody loves Mark in the factory ...

In Austrian Mainstream Radio Kimi gave an interview (in his distinctive style). And since I've heard that I changed my mind. I think he will do it as he mentioned very clearly that he his contract with Lotus ends this year and RBs is a winner car. So all signs are pointing that way.

In the same reportage in the Austrian Mainstream Radio also Vettel got is spot: in German he told that he has (of course) no say about his new team mate and all what he said about Mark was: we respected us on track (as seen on Malaysia) and thats what counts ...

**Kyss4k** · 28th June 2013, 08:31

Farewell Mark. But he will be a great addition to LMS with Porsche

**wisepie** · 28th June 2013, 08:45

Such a shame that Ferrari don't return to this series and take on Porsche, Audi, Toyota etc, but I suppose it would dilute their F1 efforts too much as they're manufacturing the entire chassis/engine combo. Mark would then have possibly become a Ferrari driver!

**fratelliferrari** · 28th June 2013, 09:02

I agree with you on that wisepie, but I believe even Ferrari can't manage an F1 team and Le Mans team at the same time! Would really like to see Ferrari beat the Audi's.

**Infi24r** · 28th June 2013, 10:51

I think Webber not telling Horner is just simply a sign he doesnt disrespect Horner. He told Mateschitz ages ago so he has nothing to hide, I think Mark has realized that Horner is nothing but a pawn. Neither driver respect him or really care what he says. Helmut runs the show.

**AfterLife** · 28th June 2013, 12:17

I hope Hulkenberg is not the replacement for Webber and I hope Hulkenberg's next move will be the Ferrari.

**FranksterGM** · 1st July 2013, 13:23

Good bye and good luck Webbo.
Now please, no more Aussies in F1 please.
Skips are annoying F1 fans.

**aroutis** · 1st July 2013, 14:01

Originally Posted by Rob

Really cannt see Kimi going to RBR (thats maybe just me). Kimi will not be happy to play second fiddle to Vettel. If he does go there, be fine for maybe first few races until Vettel will want win a race or Kimi wants win a race.

I could not agree more.
Not sure why people think that Kimi could go to RBR.

**Alonsomaniac** · 1st July 2013, 16:28

Originally Posted by AfterLife

I hope Hulkenberg is not the replacement for Webber and I hope Hulkenberg's next move will be the Ferrari.

For the time coming we don't need anyone to move to Ferrari. We have two excellent drivers.

**brembo man** · 1st July 2013, 22:06

I only have to look over at Merc and see how Lewis signed up as #1 guy, but has a teamate who is a #1 driver ability wise and not getting the old Todt " let him pass" treatment from Ross, which to me is a modern day miracle! The Jr. Chin over at Red Bull will never let the likes of a Kimi anywhere near Webber's vacant seat. And in all honesty , he's certainly keeping up his end by winning and bringing in the points in his rocket ship. But for a gear box; Alonso would have another 25 points to worry about passing .

**wisepie** · 2nd July 2013, 08:00

Originally Posted by Alonsomaniac

For the time coming we don't need anyone to move to Ferrari. We have two excellent drivers.

+1 and quite so, for the time being.

**sreenivaschinne** · 3rd July 2013, 07:53

its a fact that Mark helped sebastian to win many races by blocking the other cars and sebastian to get away from the start........ and seb stating that mark never helped is rediculous, in comparision to felipe and roman he helped red bull to clinch constructors championship... with all respects to mark for his gentleman nature GOOD BYE MARK!!!!!!!!

**Alonsomaniac** · 6th July 2013, 11:44

The only thing Mark has to do now is to beat Bieber as often as he possibly can.
For himself of course and maybe a little for us.....

**Katu** · 8th July 2013, 11:31

Originally Posted by Alonsomaniac

The only thing Mark has to do now is to beat Bieber as often as he possibly can.
For himself of course and maybe a little for us.....

he can't, his team screws him all the time

**FA fan** · 5th August 2013, 17:33

Ahead of his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season Mark Webber appeared on the BBC's Top Gear and beat team-mate Sebastian Vettel.

Webber was driving the original "reasonably-priced car" - which remains a Suzuki Liana for the Formula One drivers - with Lewis Hamilton top of the times with a 1:42.9s, 1.1s clear of Vettel in second place.

While Webber was just unable to match Hamilton's time, his lap of 1:43.1s was enough to beat Vettel by a whole 0.9s and prompted host Jeremy Clarkson to say "You have beaten Sebastian Vettel in the same car."

During the interview, Webber was asked if he will miss his team-mate, to which he replied after a long pause: "Probably not a huge amount, no."

Pushed on whether he's ever been tempted to punch Vettel, Webber joked "My dad always said you shouldn't hit boys!"

**sagi58** · 5th August 2013, 17:39

Originally Posted by FA fan

...Pushed on whether he's ever been tempted to punch Vettel, Webber joked "My dad always said you shouldn't hit boys!"

Classic line!!

**wisepie** · 5th August 2013, 17:43

I'm surprised no-one has suggested that Webber could be persuaded to forget Porsche and now sign up for the Scuderia. No, I don't much like the idea either.

**REDARMYSOJA** · 5th August 2013, 18:24

**Giallo 550** · 5th August 2013, 19:37

Awesome! Way to go Webber!

**ferrari4life** · 5th August 2013, 20:35

dont hit boys or screaming school girls.. lol

**Forzi** · 5th August 2013, 21:08

He will be missed. The only likable person in RBR left. Sadly Perez ain't free, they could take him up and be a full package.

**Corey** · 6th August 2013, 02:50

Originally Posted by Forzi

He will be missed. The only likable person in RBR left. Sadly Perez ain't free, they could take him up and be a full package.

How many years is Perez tied up with McLaren again?

**Nova** · 6th August 2013, 05:55

Great interview..Im glad to see him out of that team. WEC is huge and its great to see Mark
going to one of the super teams.
He really didnt pull a lot of punches on TG, did he...See, he IS faster than Vettel.