Chinese Grand Prix: Qualifying
Saturday 13 April 2013
Car 1 SEBASTIAN VETTEL, Position: 9th (3rd Practice – P4, 1:36.286)
“We’re obviously on a different strategy to the cars in front, whether that works or not we will see tomorrow, but I’m confident we did the right thing based on the facts we have. It was a different approach to normal in today’s qualifying and it all came down to the last few minutes for everyone; it was very silent and then everyone left in a queue to start the lap at the same time – but not a problem. We have the advantage of choosing the tyres for tomorrow, so we’ll see.”
Car 2 MARK WEBBER, Position: 14th, (3rd Practice – P5, 1:36.420)
“It’s very disappointing. Q1 went okay; I was comfortable with the car and we had a good plan for the rest of the session. In Q2 we lost fuel pressure so I had to turn the car off and couldn’t get it back to the pits. I had to stop on the circuit, so qualifying was over before it started really. We need a bit of luck now; it’s not the optimum starting position, but we still have to try to get something from there.” Mark was later moved to the back of the grid as his car was not driven back to the pits and was unable to provide the fuel sample, as required.
CHRISTIAN HORNER:
“A frustrating qualifying session for the team and for Mark. Unfortunately in Q2 the amount of fuel that was required to be put into the car from the fuel rig was not fully delivered. This was due to an error with the fuel bowser that meant it under delivered 3kg of fuel. Therefore on Mark’s in-lap we saw large drop outs in the fuel tank collector and the car unfortunately ran dry of fuel, which is obviously frustrating. The fuel bowser has been immediately quarantined for further investigation. It’s a shame as he would obviously have made Q3 today and the tactic with both drivers was to adopt the same strategy. As we’ve seen this weekend the soft tyre has had very good one lap performance, but very limited durability so we took a tactical decision in Q3 to run the harder tyre. That means Sebastian will have freedom of choice to start on a new set of tyres for tomorrow’s race, which should be very interesting due to the different strategies involved.”
(Renault) THIERRY SALVI:
“Today was a disappointing result all round but it happens.Unfortunately due to a problem with the fuel bowser on Mark’s car, the correct level of fuel was not delivered to the car. Despite trying to save fuel on the way back we came up just short. We have a long race ahead of us tomorrow.”
66 Comments
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Rick
on April 13, 2013C’mon Webber, kick Vettels arse!!!
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Craig
on April 13, 2013Gutted for Mark – AAAGAIN! When will his bad luck run out or the coin flip & Vettel get some off it!
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ann
on April 13, 2013Gutted. How could this happen? Oh. And Mark’s car. Mark. You have done it before. Tough day ahead and we know you will make the best of it.Good luck. Will be watching. Where ever you finish we know you put 110% into it.
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Christian DiStasio
on April 13, 2013BS Mark. Leave Ratbull and get with a team that be support you.
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nick finch
on April 13, 2013Starting from the back on choice tyre may give a bit more help than it would have in another season. Mark needs a good first few laps to get through traffic, and then by default with the soft tyre users pitting, hopefully he will be ahead of them when they come out. Good Luck !
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Paul Gerrey
on April 13, 2013Kick but Mark , try your hardest , you never know you may be able to make your way through the pack
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kathy
on April 13, 2013Really disapointing. Hopefully you can make up ground tomorow.
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wayne
on April 13, 2013bad luck Mark hope its better luck for you tomorrow by the way if that breast fed german tries to pass on full engine power push the little german weasel into the wall and just say you didn’t see him if hes deaf just say you cant see
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Andrew P
on April 13, 2013Shit mate they don’t muck around these guys do they, not content to fiddle clutch settings, just ensure that you get to start at the back.
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Trav
on April 13, 2013MW SHAFTED BY HORNER AND CO AGAIN…..AWESOME!!!
KERS, ECU, FUEL…ALWAYS ON MW’s CAR…..COINCIDENCE??…I THINK NOT.
Mark i hope you make the podium…just to show everyone your grit. -
matthew petherick
on April 14, 2013i support Mark Webber “the driver”, and certainy not Red Bull “the team” GO MARK!!!
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Jill and Brian
on April 14, 2013UNBELIEVABLE!!! Fate deals an unwarranted and cruel hand yet again. Do your best Mark – justice will prevail x
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Marcus
on April 14, 2013Completely unacceptable “mistake”, after the ECU in Australia and Vettel & Horner’s unprofessionalism on and off the track at and since Malaysia this is yet another blunder.
I wish you the best of luck tomorrow and hopefully you score points tomorrow and win a few races soon.
With luck, Vettel will DNF tomorrow.
I also hope you can talk to MateSchitz soon to improve things.
Always your supporter. – Marcus.
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Richard Fallon
on April 14, 2013Christian, these excuses are getting very tiring & predictable. If a 4th Constructors is wanted by the Team then act as a TEAM, not just a support/excuse for The Brat. Remember that old saying “There is no I in Team”
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Marc Lambery
on April 14, 2013Dear Mark, with all my respect, Quit this austrian german duo, these guys are not loyal, run for u mate, Marc
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John Cobai
on April 14, 2013Rise above MW!! You can achieve greatness tomorrow!
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Tru Blu
on April 14, 2013Mr Horner, I’m really struggling to believe all these little misfortunes that seem to befall MW. We have a saying in Australia “Don’t come the raw prawn with me”. MW,I can’t express how proud we are of you.We know you want to be world champion,but since you are the undisputed peoples champion,enjoy that for now.Vettel is and had devalued his status as “champion”.
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Mark
on April 14, 2013Mark – you are an Aussie and you know what we do when we are backed into a corner like this – FIGHT! I look forward to seeing you on the podium – you have the tyres and the speed to go through the pack.
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Paul
on April 14, 2013Webber is f**ked over yet again! If only Red Bull put in as much attention to Webber’s car as they do that little f**kbag vettel! (rest of comment removed by Site Manager as deemed inappropriate)
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Aki
on April 14, 2013Mark, I am sure you can do it!!!! I believe in you.
Remember a lot of Japanese who never been your supporter before are now hoping you fight back in tomorrow’s race. Good luck!!!! -
Stu
on April 14, 2013Drive like a demon Mark. Leave the scraps to the slimy weasel for your crusade is just and your nerve is strong. The force is with you!
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Juan Carlos
on April 14, 2013Wish you good luck and a nice 2nd position after Fernando tomorrow 🙂 I hope Vettel will not finish the race due to a repeated fuel browser problem.
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Debbie
on April 14, 2013You can do it Mark! Show them what your made of.
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Tracey
on April 14, 2013Gutted…Dealt yet another crap hand! You’ve come back before Mark you can do it again. I’m rooting for you..Best of luck for tomorrow.
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Loula
on April 14, 2013I agree with everything written above. Go show them what you’re capable of. Good luck!
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Loula
on April 14, 2013(My first time writing here.) Agree with what’s been written before me, so BELOW this.
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Ken
on April 14, 2013Gutted for you Mark, Hope Race goes well and you can keep out of trouble. I think Vettle and anyone who doesn’t set a time in Q3 should still be starting on the tires he qualified on, eg: the ones they used in Q2 unless they have an accident during Q3.
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Harry
on April 14, 2013All the best for tomorrows race, Mark! You can do it !!
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Juliette
on April 14, 2013As crap as this is Mark remember 2011 – starting from 18th and finishing 3rd. Good luck.
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Lorraine
on April 14, 2013Unbelievable bad luck today, hope things are better tomorrow, 🙂
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Deborah Bolognesi
on April 14, 2013Go Mark! Show them what Aussie Grit is made of!! Remember China 2011, you can do it. Keep fighting… all the best mate!! Always believing in you…
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Henri from The Netherlands
on April 14, 2013May the best of the RB team win (not the arrogant german).
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Peter
on April 14, 2013Best of luck in the race Mark, and looking forward to seeing you leave the team for a better managed outfit that is more deserving of your talent next season. The car might be fast, but the management sucks eggs.
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Razbak
on April 14, 2013Ive had a guts full of Red Bulls selective attitude. Piss’m off Mark. Get a new team (with a great car and support of course) and let them rot.
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Paul Beadle
on April 14, 2013All the best luck mark from the back of the grid,still believe this is going to be your year,get the most out of this one and show them what your made of.
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Ali
on April 14, 2013Go Mark.Show them what you really can do.I watch F1 only to show my support for you and you only not even for redbull. All the best mate.
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Alan Grant
on April 14, 2013F*** Marko. F*** you too Vettel. C’mon Mark kick ass. Without you, RBR would still be trying to sort out cars for the 2010 season let alone 2013. Vettel is a c**k sucker(Horner & Marko). Go to another team Mark ,and rub their noses in it.
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Greg
on April 14, 2013Like everyone else I’m GUTTED for Mark!!! This shit never happens to Sebastianwhinge VETOOL!!!! Mark is obviously stuck with stupid team!!! Do what all Aussies do Mark DIG DEEP and show this REDBULLSHIT team what we are capable of!!! I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that Mark has wheelnut problems in the race though.
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Adrian
on April 14, 2013Do it for Australia and kick ass mark.
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Jack Klaver
on April 14, 2013Another GP another issue. They’re making a really good driver look stupid. Tell Horner and co to get stuffed and leave with some self respect Mark, this is BS.
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rob
on April 14, 2013What a joke red bull can’t fuel up a car everyone else can mark will as us usual put in great effort but its looking like a throwaway result thanks to his hopeless team Dr psychos eyes will be rolling all over the place
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Heather
on April 14, 2013You are either the most unlucky driver there has ever been OR there is RBR is up to no good, seems most believe the latter & it is hard to disagree. Drive fast & stay safe, hopefully lady luck will also see the bad hand you have been dealt and help you through
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E. J. Waldman
on April 14, 2013Mark,
You’re an absolute class act. “Go get em mate”. -
Geoff Smith
on April 14, 2013Well Matey they have all said it in no uncertain terms in previous comments. Just show that Aussie grit and blitz the weasel – a DNF for him would be appropriate but the team really need to support you – your fans do so remember that.
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Russell Hay
on April 14, 2013I agree with most of the above Mark. Red Bull are full of BullS*** and don’t deserve your talent.
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Susan
on April 14, 2013Yet again RBR have played a hand of sabotage! All the best today Mark – here’s hoping you can show some of your AussieGrit and get through the back pack, have brilliant pit stops, tyres hold out and you finish on the podium. Will be watching and hoping:)
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Chris
on April 14, 2013Mate, I hope you’ve learned how to say “Up you Seb and stuff Red Bull” in Chinese. This sort of thing is getting to be a bit predictable. Maybe a seat in a red car, or maybe a silver one, would be more comfortable for you!
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AaX
on April 14, 2013SO THIS IS JUST THE CONFIRMATION OF WHAT WE ALL ALREADY KNEW THAT YOU ARE THAT BETTER DRIVER THAT THEY HAVE TO RESORT TO ‘CHEATS’ TO DEAL WITH . BUT THEY WILL FAIL!!
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Clem
on April 14, 2013What a PR nightmare for redbull does anyone still remember when they were a fun team that only were in f1 to race and promote red bull as a young person’s fun drink Now they are becoming a ‘team’ that is nothing but the macro and vettel show What a shame I hope mark walks away from them with his head held
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psycho budgie
on April 14, 2013Just read about the fuel penalty, far out mate, talk about a test. Should be good watching you make your way through the field – let it rip bro. 😀
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jay
on April 14, 2013hell…..what can one say?? There can be no words that could assuage your disappointment, and controlled fury, so, channel all that fury and resentment into driving like a demon today Mark, but be careful when you come up against that twat team ‘non-mate’ he has tried to run you off the course before. By the way, why wasn’t there any investigation into whether Vettel ran over the solid line when he was forcing hsi way past you on the inside? The Germans sure as hell have F1 by the throat, don’t they? C’mon Bernie, show some backbone and tell it like it is, expose these corrupt bastards!
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Warren
on April 14, 2013Drive it like you stole it!!!
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Heather
on April 14, 2013Millions of dollars goes into F1, everything is triple checked, and Webber’s car just happens to not get enough fuel. Red Bull, you have underestimated us if you think we don’t see through this.
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Robyn M
on April 14, 2013Go for it Mark Hope the revised set up lets you blast people off down eth back straight continue to show that true Aussie grit. Hope Red Bull can get your pit stops right for a change.
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Sten
on April 14, 2013Mark, you’ve fought from the back before, so let’s see you do it again. Show some real Alan Jones grit buddy and gods speed to P1…..here’s to a SV DNF!!
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Tomasz
on April 14, 2013Good luck Mark in GP China!!! Poland is with you too.
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John
on April 14, 2013Mark, you can still win! Even from last! Good luck.
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Mark
on April 14, 2013How does a wheel fall off unless it wasn’t put on correctly I think you may have a rat or two in your team, time to make some changes to your team this is a joke
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Greg
on April 14, 2013Ha just like I said!!! Off comes a wheelnut 🙁
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john
on April 14, 2013Please quit these [Site Manager Edit] clowns. WHEEL NUT ISSUE and Verge mysteriously turning into you after taking an unusually wide line.Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **** RBR!!!!
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Deborah Bell
on April 14, 2013So frustrated for you mark hang on in there you are a spectacular driver xx
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TRAV
on April 14, 2013Whats going on with Channel 10….In
Melb the Chinese GP wasnt put on tv
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terry spice
on April 15, 2013What a bummer of a weekend. Chin up mate there is lots moor to go yet.
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Bruce
on April 15, 2013There’s no way RBR would sabotage Mark’s car to benefit Seb. Constructors championship is the number one prize and while Seb is obviously the fav, u need both cars in with a chance in order to win it.
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leigh Haberl
on April 15, 2013Are you kidding me, not enough fuel for a sample, then the wheel nut falls off. this from a multi million dollar professional outfit.I sincerly hope Mark gives them a good spray at the de briefing.
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tim
on April 16, 2013would rather die of thirst than drink red bull. can see the attitude that caused ww1 &2
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