From bad to worse!
Mark endured a hugely frustrating Chinese Grand Prix weekend. After a productive opening couple of practice sessions on Friday, his weekend headed downhill on Saturday and then reached rock bottom on Sunday when he retired from the race after 15 laps.
“That was a very disappointing weekend,” says Mark. “Every time I got in the car on Saturday and Sunday there was a problem, so I wasn’t able to show my true pace. For some reason it just wasn’t meant to be this weekend.”
Events started to unravel during the second segment of qualifying, Q2, when Mark’s car ground to a halt with a fuel pressure problem. According to the team, there had been an error with the refuelling bowser and it meant there wasn’t even enough fuel for the team to supply the mandatory one-litre fuel sample to the FIA back in the pits and, as per the regulations, Mark was forced to start from the back of the grid.
“It was a disappointing thing to happen, but I’m not getting too carried away by what happened,” says Mark. “Everyone in the team works extremely hard and it was just one of those things. It happened to Vettel in Abu Dhabi last year and it happened to me here. We need to understand what caused the problem and ensure it doesn’t happen again.”
Having been sent to the back of the grid, Red Bull Racing opted to start Mark from the pitlane and that allowed them to change the set-up of his RB9 and improve its race pace.
“It was clear that I had a big workload ahead of me,” says Mark, “so I needed a car that would give me the best chance of making progress. Straight-line speed was going to be important, so we made a few tweaks to the set-up and decided upon a pretty aggressive strategy about when to use both tyre compounds.”
Mark started the race on the fast-wearing option tyre and pitted after one lap to get onto the more durable medium compound as soon as possible, with the intention of making just two more pitstops during the remainder of the race. However, that plan ended on lap 15 when he came together with the Toro Rosso of Jean-Eric Vergne.
“I was coming back through the field quite nicely,” says Mark, “and then I came upon Jean-Eric at Turn 6. I came from a reasonable distance back, but he was really wide and it looked like he was giving me the corner. When we got to the apex he decided he wanted to place his car there as well and there wasn’t much I could do about it at that point because I was already committed.”
Mark pitted to replace the broken nose of his RB9 and changed tyres at the same time, but his right-rear wheel came off on his out-lap and he was forced to retire. Adding insult to injury, the stewards deemed the collision to be Mark’s fault and issued him with a three-place grid penalty at next weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
“The boys said the wheel was secure when I left the pits,” says Mark. “But it came off at Turn 14 and that was that. Let’s hope that’s my bad luck for the year done in one weekend.”
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104 Comments
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jane
on April 15, 2013mark keep strong! i bet you will be champion this year! 😉
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Paulo Barros
on April 15, 2013I hope so too Mark the all the bad luck for the year happened in the beginning of the year. Wishing smooth sailing from here on. Cheers.
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JP
on April 15, 2013Mark, pity about the weekend, ‘it wasn’t meant to be’. think the biggest thing to take from it, to stay calm and relaxed. if you stop enjoying what you do there’s more chance of failure. good luck for the next race. think you need a night out.
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Carlos Van Halen
on April 15, 2013Well done to Mark for keeping his cool and not getting into a scrap with his “team” I could see his “mate” cryin’ if that happened to him lol! What a coincidence all this bad luck occurs after a stormy race before, oh and being penalized 3 positions, Guess they’re protecting the little baby from a classy person who has every right to fight for the championship. I’d love to see Ferrari get Mark for the rest of the season, that would be epic! All the best Mark!
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Louis
on April 15, 2013Man i am so angry, and feeling quite upset for mark, he is by far my favorite driver. just cannot believe the luck he has, the unluckiest man in F1, and i do hope his bad luck ends at this race
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Rebecca
on April 15, 2013A shocker of a weekend! I do hope that’s your bad luck done with!
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Aki
on April 15, 2013Mark,
It was a very disappointing race… The race without you really faded the vigor of the race.
I easily thought that things happened to you during this weekend were intentional, but now I feel ashamed of thinking like this is totally against Mark’s sportsmanship. Keep your chin up, Mark!!! -
kathy
on April 15, 2013Awe, Mark. So sorry for you today. Things can only get better. 🙂
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Chris
on April 15, 2013How much bad luck can one person have in one weekend? Good news though – at least laughing boy Vettel wasn’t on the podium. Chin up big man and all the best for next week in Dubai! PS loving the new haircut.
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Marcus
on April 15, 2013Absolute bad luck and also incompetence from the team.
Strong season from now on mate!
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soraya
on April 15, 2013Ok Mark what s done is done, from now it can only be better, can t wait to see Bahrain I imagine your thaughts write now are all over the place,but it will always be a great pleasure to see you on F1 until next week end.
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Sax
on April 15, 2013Good drive mate, but I think you are being sacrificed. You deserve better. How come so many mistakes in one weekend after a record breaking pit stop in Malaysia a wheel nut came off – any explanation !!! You are a very patient man mate !! You are surrounded with traitors. You are an honest competitor, keep fighting we are behind you all the way.
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EAP
on April 15, 2013Mark, come on, don’t give up, There are a lot of people becoming your supporter, the worst the behaviour of Red Bull,the higher the number of supporter you have.
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David
on April 15, 2013You can only try, and try you did, it sounds more like NO FULE went in at all when it was loaded in Q2, then the rear wheel to drop off, it had no impact from the Jean Vergne of which I thought was just a racing incident that happens in racing. The fix up went wrong after the pit. Is he or has MW been white anted ? It starting to look like it when yet another error from the crew, this makes sure MW is and remains as the number 2 driver and for next year as well if he were to sign up. My view a new team is required, look at the Italian red team.
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Robyn McGowan
on April 15, 2013From bad to worse! the weekend was not what any great sportsman or Mark Webber supporter would visualise it must seem like a bad dream that sadly did not go away when you woke up. Don’t let this deify you .dig deep we look forward to watching your
success thought the rest of the season.
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psycho budgie
on April 15, 2013Looking foward to the next race mate. 😀
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Natan
on April 15, 2013Mark you can win a title mate!
Show theme who is the best team driver!
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Raimondo
on April 15, 2013Mark, keep showing them your fantastic ANZAC spirit; we are all rooting for you.
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John
on April 15, 2013Mark, you are a legend of the sport and it was a terrible weekend for yourself. I think it time to see if Ferrari are going to have a seat next season for you. Red Bull by the looks of it at the moment is not a happy, team environment. Change could be a good thing.
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Samantha F1mom Watson
on April 15, 2013So gutted 4 u mark, feels like there’s an aussie voodoo doll lurking in a team garage not too far away! 😀 don’t let it grind u down mate it’s still early, multi mark from now on! ♥
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Susan
on April 15, 2013Really sorry about the race Mark. You were driving well and making up places. I sincerely hope all your 2013 bad luck is out of the way and RBR start treating you decently. You didn’t deserve the grid drop for Bahrain but keep boxing mate. Love your never say die attitude:)
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Susan
on April 15, 2013I just read you r going to drive Porsche’s for next 5 years – very happy to hear if it’s true:)
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Ashley Takwalai
on April 15, 2013Hey champ ,don’t worry ,next race you will do well ,just have a cool head like you always do ,then it will happen ,karma Asha1
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Diana
on April 15, 2013Here’s to a better race weekend next time around! Hang in there!
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Ashley Takwalai
on April 15, 2013Next race will be bonza for you champ ,keep your chin up and do,grin and bare ! what an Aussie digger would do ? .we are all proud of you Champ . Asha1 ( Melbourne Pitt Lane )
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Jordan Weston-Raper
on April 15, 2013Keep Smiling we are all still cheering you on from Canberra and Queanbeyan !!
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Brendan C
on April 15, 2013Disappointing race for you but hopefully you can put it all behind you for a great race next round, wishing you much better luck for the rest of the season!
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Aussie Mal
on April 15, 2013You got this, Mark. You were looking very fast but ultimately the touch with J-E killed your race. 4th won’t be such a bad place to start from in Bahrain!
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dr garland
on April 15, 2013Hornerhs lost control of the team and a black cloud of negativity surrounds Mark and his car just like Schumi at Mercedes last year, things just kept going wronger and wronger as Alice would say. Should have grabbed that Ferrari spot afterall.
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Paul lewis
on April 15, 2013Pressure builds diamonds mark !!, head down, refocus and kick some arse for the rest of the season, lets see this Aussie number 1 !!
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RENZED
on April 15, 2013Gee you can really tell we are all passionate Webber fans! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the wheel come off, I was so angry..it would have been perfect karma if it took Vettel out though lol..Let’s hope that’d the end of your bad luck for the year..God give the man a chance!!
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Susie Hines
on April 15, 2013All three of us were watching from our sofa and we just couldn’t believe what was happening, especially after you caught up so awesomely. Shit happens but let’s hope as you say, that you got it all in one week-end. Don’t give up Mark !!!!! You have all your fans behind you !! Good luck for next week-end. The Walters family.
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Daniel
on April 15, 2013Any comment to the rumor Radio LeMans story of you going to Porsche to race sports cars next year?
And if its true great move. -
Dale S
on April 15, 2013Mark, while I have sat watching your career progress in the comfort of my loungeroom over the years, I can only hope that you can “reset the circuit breaker” and keep your focus in the cockpit. Silence is golden, humility breeds concentration and that elusive championship is yours if you can shut out the politics and do what you love – go faster than the rest. Either way, you have the respect of many including myself for what you have, and are achieving in sport at this level. When career choices can be successful or broken based on fractions of a second, many of us would not pass the test. Take the high road and know that the momentum will beat the DRS (Derogatory Remark Syndrome) whenever people activate it to overtake your own ambitions.
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Richard
on April 15, 2013It was tough but hey get the back luck out of the way early. It will be a great season because you are a awesome bloke and driver. Go hard Mark. Am a big fan. Actually wouldn’t mind seeing you at lotus!!
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F1fan
on April 15, 2013Mark,
You’re still the best even things have let you down last time & this time.
Nobody could have handled better than you have.
That’s our Mark!
We’re really proud of you. -
Trevor
on April 15, 2013What a year!
i have to say this but mate you need to leave red bull, I’m a big supporter of yours
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Trevor
on April 15, 2013i have to say this but mate you need to leave red bull, I’m a big supporter of yours
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Trav
on April 15, 2013MW gets shafted again….unbelievable!!
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Trav
on April 15, 2013Chin uo Mark, your obviously still ultra competitive and driving very well. Its a long season:)
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Trav
on April 15, 2013Is MW able to help the Aussie F1 fans and ask channel 10 why it is no longer showing F1 live???
Yesterdays Chinese race was shown at 11.30pm…..hours and hours after it was raced and won. Its not even worth staying up because we already know the results earlier in the evening!!! -
diana
on April 15, 2013i am so happy that Sab was not on the the podium
you were in front of him until the collision any way, keep going Mark, you are my hero -
MagsC
on April 15, 2013As Monty Python would say Always look on the bright side of life. At least that idiot Vettel didn’t make the podium. Never in my life did I think I would be cheering on Hamilton. Don’t let the b*******’s grind you down. Keep on telling it like it is.
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Guido
on April 15, 2013Disappointing race for you Mark, but really, you shouldn’t have chucked it into the back of Vergne. Did SV looming in your mirrors have anything to do with that?
Best of luck in the next race… it will turn around for you!
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Annemarie
on April 15, 2013So sorry Mark for the bad luck at the weekend…I was there and was gutted when you went out..keep positive and Karma will prevail in the end..
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Diana Lim
on April 15, 2013Don’t despair, Mark, leave the bad luck in Shanghai,..we are behind you all the way!..I would like to see you drive a different car next season…
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matthew petherick
on April 15, 2013i just cannot understand why you make a mistake during the race and end up being penalised for it at the next race. surely an appropriate fine or similar sanction could be introduced rather than turning up at the next race already knowing you are behind the eight ball
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Cameron
on April 15, 2013Well another weekend to ponder about, I thought you were in with a chance after carving through the first couple of laps but not to be, Sebs should be stood down I feel after last weekends mess, thats not a way to win and or get fans… Australia is backing you mate best wishes from back home
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Simon
on April 15, 2013I am not very religious but there is a saying of sorts that god tests those most who are capable of bearing the load. This would say a lot of Marks character. Its also stated that after a storm is a beautiful clear day. After the numerous challenges Mark has endured over the last 2x rounds the rest of the year is looking very promising. Dont lose sight of the path and the reward.
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Chriso from Australia
on April 15, 2013Bad luck mate, I just don’t understand what is “exactly” going on at Redbull,but one thing is for sure,your a fighter and always will be,that accident with JEV was rediculous,he did see you coming but shut the door firmly in your face, it’s done now though,on to Bahrain. Please please tell me the epic rumours I hear bout you leaving f1 to join the lemans series isn’t true, it’s been along time since we have had a successful Aussie in the sport (though i think DR will flourish with time) please don’t let this little German spoilt brat have the last laugh. It is YOUR team you did the ground breaking work to make them winners. Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi hope you reply mate-cheers
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Tony
on April 15, 2013Hey Mark, bad timing after the weeks leading up to the Chinese GP, put it down to an unlucky weekend. It happens.. We still have all season to see you grab them podium wins. I’m hoping the Porsche rumors arn’t true and we see you in an F1 car for at least a couple more years. Would love to see you in the “Red” team if Red Bull arn’t supporting you 100%. Good luck buddy.
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Craig
on April 15, 2013Mark, I don’t care what Horner says, it’s clear they aren’t going to give you a fair go again this year. If you’ve signed with Porsch, just give RB the finger and move on now…would love to see how RB do in the constructors championship without you. I’ll still be watching the F1 for Ricciardo and the other great drivers such as Alonso, Button, Kimi, Hamilton but I’ll also be watching Le Mans with much greater interest now 🙂 All the best Mark.
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Daniel
on April 15, 2013Had a little time to think about the conspiracy theories going round and I think I am leaning a little towards it.
First Red Bull would have known they were not going to run Vettel in Q3 to save tyres which if we assume Mark ran he probably would have been in the top 4. So now we have Mark in front of Sebastian, lets work off a few ifs, if Mark had a good start, if Mark’s pit stops went well and if Mark raced well then he and Vettel would be together around 3/4 distance, given Mark had all the ifs go his way I guess he is in front of Vettel, and a very interested media watching whom the team favor. Or imagine Mark in front of Vettel mid race and a safety car comes out this stacks Vettel behind Mark in the pit lane.
As for the tyre falling off well don’t see that to often, I didn’t see the rear tyres connect with Vergnes car so its gotta be a pit error or pit plan depending how you want to see things.
Now Vettel is 26 points clear and now the team has a right to favor the best placed driver, yeah its only round three and yeah its all conspiracy, but you gotta admit it suits Red Bull right down to the ground. -
Barb Edwards
on April 15, 2013Lost for words!Testing times but things can only get better.You are stronger than you think..All the best.
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David
on April 15, 2013“WOW what a couple of weeks. “If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same…” Your recent actions have been inspiring, keep your head up, you are making us proud.
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AaX
on April 15, 2013YOU KNEW THE ‘DEAL’ ( YOU ARE IN A 1 YEAR CONTARCT). THEY NOW HAVE NEEDED TO INCLUDE THEIR SISTER TEAM (TORRO ROSSO). THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LUCK AS MUCH IT HAS WITH ILL INTENT. YOU HAVE TO GET THE BETTER OF YOURSELF AND THEN THE BETTER OF THEM. THEN… I CAN GUARANTEE YOU (GOD WILLING) LUCK WILL COME TO YOUR FAVOUR. AAX’76
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Stu
on April 15, 2013This type of weekend you can be pleased to get behind you. The good news is there is another race next weekend.
IT WILL BE BETTER OF COURSE 🙂
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Nick Perriman
on April 15, 2013I hope your string of bad luck has come to an end Mark.. All the best for Bahrain. You can do it!
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Craig Darryl Skull MaC PEADE
on April 15, 2013You can and WILL do it this year!
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Daniel Reaper
on April 15, 2013PLEASE DON’T LEAVE RED BULL IN 2014! THEY NEED YOU JUST AS MUCH AS YOU NEED THEM. WE’LL ALL FOLLOW YOUR RACING CAREER BUT I’LL MISS THE WEBBER IN BLUE.
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NATALIA RINCON
on April 15, 2013need more proof?
Go away! another team, I admire your patience …
is a pity that the wheel does not collide with Seb’s car!good in order to move on and has prepared for Bahrain and penalty, you can be in the first show. much encouragement and good luck you need it.
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george
on April 15, 2013Crap happens , Alonso crashed last week and wins this week . Tyre strategy was good. Another Sepang start next week would be fantastic . Go mate.
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Douglas Gray
on April 15, 2013Been following your career for some time and a big fan. Keep your chin up and remember you have honor and you show it.
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Graham Megginson
on April 15, 2013Mate there are some good teams coming strong out there and any one of a number can win, you dont need to be in the Red Bullshit mate. What about a lotus seat next year the cars strong and the team needs a communicator (sorry kimi, great driver funny as hell in press conferences) You are far from done in this sport and next year could be even more wide open. Explore all options mate….best of luck for the rest of the season. Better to have lost out but kept your integrity than won as a flawed champion like schumacher!
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Mirella Mears
on April 15, 2013I still think that SV is a koala (protected species) but I trust that your team is just inept o r succumb to pressure.Go you good thing,some times you have to cop it on the chin. Frustration is the biggest moral killer so don’t let it get to you.
If it continues perhaps a change of mobile provider or thoughts of a red Santa suit for next year might be an option.
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Melanie
on April 15, 2013Lets forget this awful weekend and look ahead. Still a long season to go. Love the haircut. x
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Wendy
on April 15, 2013Don’t despair. We know you can do this. Chin up. Things can only get better. Sending hugs.Rooting for you as always. Not sure about the hair cut though!:)
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Lotus F1 Team
on April 15, 2013Lets just dust that one off now , and focus on getting some good results now for the next few races , you were quick in the practices sessions and looked to be on track for a good qualifing result so lets bounce back big time in bahrain 🙂
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Agnieszka
on April 15, 2013Mark,
A fighter like you does not let things get you down, bad luck happens to us all, that’s life for you! So many races ahead, the best is yet to come. Hate all the gossip about you leaving F1 next year, please don’t do that… Wonderful new haircut by the way 🙂 And you will win next weekend, and again and again and again…! All the best from Poland 🙂 -
Long time supporter!!
on April 15, 2013Mark, this year is the year to show the world what a true champion is. I know many people that achieved so much and did it with dignity and thats called legacy. One day you will leave this sport as a truly admired enduring ambassador. Not a past champion that was an a$$h0le. Good Luck and stick it to em!!!!!
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Jill and Brian
on April 15, 2013Put it all behind you Mark, keep your head up strong your better than the whole RB team put together. Were all behind you, good luck Mark show that true Aussie grit and don’t let the so and so’s grind you down. xx
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emily
on April 15, 2013webber, you seem to have the pace and form, but it just hasn’t been happening this season… and now this grid penalty sounds like salt in the wound too….(i thought JEV would’ve given you a little more room being a sister team and travelling much slower), but just like every other miserable bastard on this website says; keep boxing mate…its going to be super tough to come back with golden boy over a race win ahead and the pace of the ferrari… but you can overcome this mark… some bloody reasonable luck is bound to come your way soon…. we’re with ya man
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Doug
on April 15, 2013Come on Mark don’t let it get you down, Get out there in the next race and show them what you can do, you can still win the championship this season
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Vic aka Civy
on April 15, 2013Ok, once we fill the car with petrol and tighten the wheel nuts we should be good to go next race. See you next week – good luck 🙂
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Michael
on April 15, 2013To Mark and to all fans of his and FI in general. Many of you already know this – Mark has had a long history of bad luck that he just cannot shake. But he does truly handle it with a level of professionalism that befits him and makes us fellow Australians extremely proud of him. I cannot for a second, imagine how his team mate would fare if he was served with the depths of ill fortune that Mark regularly overcomes.
It’s a credit to you Mark. Keep up all the hard work and effort – the world of F1 respects you more every day. My 7 year old boy only barracks for you!!! -
Jason
on April 15, 2013I hope your bad luck is done for the year mate, you have been driving great and remember your countrymen and alot from overseas have your back and will follow you to where you want to go, would love to see ya have a drive at Ferrari or Lotus though before ya hang up the boots.
P.S If i see the lil [Site Manager Edit] ill be sure to charge at him like a spider monkey and scissor kick him a few times 😉 -
WTF
on April 16, 2013Why is it that Christian thinks that he runs the team fairly?
Every year Helmut Flogg publically slags Mark….what id like to know is why doesnt Christian publically slag Helmut….we all know because hes too scaired to ….unreal!!!!
Please Mark, percevere through this season and then come back for a further two years with a team that respects you. You are still, at 36, one of the elite drivers in F1, AND A CLASS ACT. -
WTF
on April 16, 2013Damon Hill won one world championship, but the way he did it was class. I believe Mark can still win a world title….keep trying Mark. Motorsport fans think your the best!!
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hugh heffner
on April 16, 2013ran out of fuel in qualis and then the tyre falls off in the race ! just as well red bull makes energy drinks
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TRICKO
on April 16, 2013what a load of bad bad luck hope that was the whole load at once! such a pity the loose wheel didnt hit our favourite german.but you were looking better than him all wkend,you’ve still got it!!haircut is looking SHARP miss the curls!did Alonso have the same barber.bring it on bahrain
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paolo cabrini
on April 16, 2013it is only bad luck Mark? one or two of this things and you are out of the batle for championship, but not for yours mistakes or actions.Its time to change team Mark, good luck
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Zach
on April 16, 2013Keep boxing Mark!
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Carol
on April 16, 2013Well done Mark on a fantastic drive until the JEV incident – I’ll bet RB couldn’t believe their luck though – with Seb so close, the unexpected pit stop gave them the perfect opportunity to make sure that you would be no threat to golden boy. Obviously the whole RB team isn’t against you, there must be some decent people there or you wouldn’t have stayed, but you have no support at the top – they only want Seb to win, and it only takes one or two people in the right place at the right time to make sure that “mistakes” (e.g. fuel and wheel)and slower pitstops, in addition to less effective race strategies, to ensure that you stay behind Seb. Also, there are drivers in the sister team who will be hoping to take your seat if you leave, so don’t assume they will do the right thing in future, even if they are slower than you, or even if you have right of way. If the opportunity arises Mark, please go to a team next year who will appreciate you, perhaps Ferrari or Lotus. I understand why you didn’t go to Ferrari last time, as you hoped you could still work close to where you live with people that you know, and you knew the car was good enough to win the Championship. But if you really want the Championship Mark, you might have to sacrifice the comfort of being close to home for a couple of years to win it with another team, as there is no way Red Bull will let you win. The haircut looks great by the way! Good luck – you make us Aussies proud!
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Rod
on April 16, 2013So much negativity in the air its distracting. I hope for you and all us die hard Webber fans, Murphy takes a rest for a while and the world gets to see your true pace. You’ve kept my attention for years and I hope you find a team that appreciates you and all that you bring to the table….smash em Mark.
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Luis Almeida
on April 16, 2013Continue the batttle, i believe in you. Good luck for the rest of the season Mark!
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Meaty
on April 16, 2013There’s plenty of people like me that know you have had some horrid luck, BUT that’s why we hang in there with you. Success is so much better after adversity! Never give up mate!
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Brad
on April 16, 2013Please don’t leave F1 Mark, I’ve only just started to really get into racing and I wan’t a few more years of supporting you on the track before you leave the game. Maybe it’s time to look at a new team???
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stuarth44
on April 16, 2013that is a very nice haircut you have there MW, top podium for that
If I were a woman I would fancy you
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jammer
on April 16, 2013mark youve made a lot of people in australia sit up and watch formula one, if you leave i doubt whether that interset will still be there.
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Peter W
on April 16, 2013Bahrain Grand Prix is almost here and being back up the grid will be a big advantage I would think. Vettal hasn’t got a chance with your talent!
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Andrew T
on April 16, 2013Mark. Like everyone just another huge Aussie fan of yours. Frustrating spectating all of the disappointments you face. I really hope you do stay on in F1 next year. Even a lesser team to show the world your driving prowess. We all here supporting. Good luck in the next race. Drive the wheels off the thing Cheers
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conny
on April 17, 2013Viel Glück für Bahrain und die restliche Saison – drück dir die Daumen!
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NEIL
on April 17, 2013Mark,can’t help a nagging feeling you are being ‘nobbled’ ,anyway, there’s some good inspiration i find in the lyrics of ‘an englishman in new york’ “IT TAKES A MAN TO SUFFER IGNORANCE AND SMILE..BE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY”.. good luck ..
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mario
on April 17, 2013Hey mark vettel is a jelouse little p#### we all know your a better driver vettel is a weasel VETTEL NEEDS TO PULL HES HEAD IN
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Neil
on April 17, 2013Red Bull management street Cred is going down the toilet & taking the brand with it. Stay strong Bro.
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racing daydreamer
on April 17, 2013Dear Mark, I admire you everyday more. All the calamities that happen to you are making you stronger and stronger. You will win the championship because you are a true winner… a real hero.
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xdrft
on April 17, 2013Mark, you have a whole nation behind you, the tough times just define you, bring on Bahrain!
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Graham Openshaw England
on April 17, 2013Dear Mark from a true Englishman, you are a great true grit Aussie driver, do not leave red bull, forget the crap and pit talk. Just do what you are brilliant at, get in your car, wring its neck and go and beat your team mate. You know you are perfectly capable of doing so. All your Brit fans want you to stay. Just go out and show on track how good you are. We are all behind you. Looking forward to you putting your car on pole in Bahrain. “GO GET EM” GOOD LUCK MATE.
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Peter Jordan
on April 17, 2013What a joke last weekend.Thought that RBR just might have wanted Mark to finish in the points for the Constuctors title,and had got their sister team to let Mark pass in what was a big wide gap and not shut the door.I bet they would have communicated that to TR.if Vettel was about to pass! Cut the crap RBR and just give Mark a fair go.Congratulations Mark on keeping your composure in all this adversity.
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Gary
on April 18, 2013I know what the problem is Mark!
Its the Redbull catering,
Just watch what you eat,
And especially avoid the “Sauerkraut”
Best of luck this weekend
Regards,
Gary
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Petra
on April 19, 2013Hi Mark,still can’t understand that such an impact of bad luck came into your way here in Shanghai. Lol and better luck for this weekend. You are the greatest fighter in F1 and what an amazing sportsman you are. Keep it up! Congrats on your 200 th GP !
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KK
on April 19, 2013Know why we stay up and get up at crazy hours to watch F1s down under? Its to watch you Mark! You are the talented, experienced, professional MAN! Go Mark Go Ausie Ausie Austie
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jay
on April 19, 2013On contemplation, over the ‘incidents’ during the China race, I figured it was a punishment, because you spoke out on the podium, and that German owner didn’t like his pet being criticised. Of course, it could have been just coincidence, but, if one compares the amount of problems between the cars, your car is way out in front for race place positions being lost, due to both ‘mechanical accidents’, sloppy pit stops and calling you in early, especially when you are in front of that German prat. By the way, all German fans, this is not a criticsm of you, just the team, and its owner.
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Kayte
on April 21, 2013We all stay up or get up to watch u. It makes me sick to the core witnessing the carry on of RB manager & team. U R their best driver it is time they woke up & gave u the same consideration as baby vettel. If they can’t go to a team who will respect your ability don’t go yet demand equality. Like to see what would happen if you drove no 1’s car! Your an Aussie vettel is European that’s the problem. We love u & r 100% behind u. Bahrain is there for the taking yours. Love hugs & kisses Kayte & the gang from Bowral xx
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