Old habits die hard!
A controversial Malaysian Grand Prix ended with Mark coming home in second place. He crossed the line four seconds behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel, but the talk after the race was of how Vettel had disobeyed team orders.
“I felt like I drove well today,” says Mark. “The beginning of the race went well for me: I made a good start and was leading the race with 10 laps to go. The team made a decision, which was for us to look after the tyres and get the cars to the end of the race. I turned down my engine and was cruising, but Seb made his own decisions today and he will have protection [within the team]. That’s the way it goes.”
By the latter stages of the 56-lap race, the Red Bulls were under no threat from other cars. The Mercedes’, in third and fourth, were more than 12s back and Mark was fully expecting Sebastian to adhere to the team’s wishes.
“As far as I was concerned,” says Mark, “the fight was off. We know Seb’s a quick peddler, but I was disappointed with how he behaved. In the end the team did a good job; we had some good pitstops and made the right calls. I had a lot of support from Australia around the racetrack and I want to say thanks to the guys who flew here to cheer me on; I did my best.”
Mark started the race from fifth place, after a rain-affected Q3 on Saturday afternoon created a topsy-turvy grid. All of the top 10 runners completed the session on intermediate tyres and on a drying track the fastest times were set by the last people to cross the finish line.
“It was disappointing to qualify fifth,” says Mark. “We didn’t get the last part of Q3 right; we were quick enough to start much higher up, but we misjudged the clock. I went slowly on what I thought was my penultimate lap to conserve the tyres, when in fact it was my final lap. We’ve learnt from it.”
Half an hour before the start of the race rain fell and all of the cars started the race on intermediates. Mark made a flier from fifth on the grid to be second by the end of lap one. When Vettel pitted on lap five, Mark took the lead of the race – something that he wasn’t to lose until the controversial incident with Vettel 10 laps from the end.
“There were a lot of things going through my head in those closing laps,” says Mark. “Not just from today, but from the past as well. There are three weeks before the next race; let’s see what happens in the future.”
Mark heads from Malaysia to Queensland in Australia for some R&R, before returning to the UK at the beginning of April for a simulator session at Red Bull Racing headquarters in Milton Keynes prior to the next race, the Chinese Grand Prix, on 14 April.
“This time tomorrow I’ll be catching a few waves on my surfboard and reflecting on everything that’s happened. I hope the weather’s good.”
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315 Comments
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David
on March 25, 2013Good Job Mark
Fuck you Vettel and fuck off Marko you aslicking Vettel lover.
You are the real team player and you are the champion
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Reggie Blain
on March 25, 2013Not happy with Vettel actions today he should of followed team orders just like Rosberg did. Total lack of respect for the team and you.
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Andrew
on March 25, 2013I’m with you. Congratulations to your great performance from Austria, the whole world was able to see again that your team”mate” has no manners. I want to see you on P1 at the end of the next race!
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soraya
on March 25, 2013well done Mark, you had a very good race, for me you are first. Have a good time at home. And we will see you in china!!!
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peter cook
on March 25, 2013aussie grit mark ! you were robbed !
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Nicole
on March 25, 2013You’ve showed great sportsmanship there Mark. We all know you are the true winner today, you are a true gentleman and show the little brat what you can do!
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agnes
on March 25, 2013Mark, you know your true fans are all over the world! We stand by you, although may be that does not help a lot 🙂 Have a good time in Aus 🙂
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Duhh
on March 25, 2013Stop crying. If Mark got 1 good race of 20 it does not mean he is fighting for WDC. Look at 2012…If not Seb, RBR woud be lost constructors. Stop crying, and be respectfull for the team that you still are in f-1..
***SITE MANAGER ***
Mate, you’re on the wrong website! -
Tim
on March 25, 2013Too bad Mark! A great start (finally) and then . . .
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Jashko
on March 25, 2013I really hope Mark can find some strenght in him, and use this for his motivation. I have sent him a tweet and I really hope he reads it…this made me his biggest fan,always being honest and open he deserves WDC…he showed his class today,stood up for himself and shown how great guy he is. Mark, cheers from Sarajevo and do not ever give up…
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nick finch
on March 25, 2013Brilliant race mark, keep your head up because your pace is a good sign of things to come. Enjoy the sandgropers!
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Calin
on March 25, 2013What Seb did today surpassed every imagination.
I am very happy you talked about loud and clear and you should do it in the future if he will act like this.I am behind you and I know you can get the WDC title.
Greetings from Romania,
Calin. -
Timothy Byrne
on March 25, 2013Mark won this race on so many levels,amazing race MW,so proud of you.:)
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Virginia
on March 25, 2013Mis mejores deseos desde Uruguay, Sudamerica. Mark, lo admiro y considero que usted es un caballero. No deje de comportarse asi, es un ejemplo. Buena suerte en el resto del campeonato.
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Patricia
on March 25, 2013you deserved the win today and SV neds to grow up and behave like a MAN and not a spoilt brat. You are such a gentleman and I know you are realy disappointed at todays outcome. The team did you proud, pity the little brat let you and the team down. Good luck for the next race.
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Agnieszka
on March 25, 2013Mark,
I couldn’t see the race today, just got a text informing me you had come second and was happy not being aware what had happened. All I can say is that a real champion knows how to lose and Mr Finger proved once again he does not know. What happened today will only make all your real fans suport you even more but I do hope something will be done about the situation. Enjoy the surf and remember, you are the best no matter what!!! All the best as usual from Poland 🙂 -
tommy
on March 25, 2013What did Sebastian is a scandal and has nothing to do with sportem.dużo lost in my eyes. I greet
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Chris Patton
on March 25, 2013Awesome race Mark – its a pity others have a different view of sportsmanship -you did us proud today 🙂
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Dan
on March 25, 2013Mark l still cheer you even when you DNF. Seb’s fans go into hiding if he doesn’t make podium.
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Roy
on March 25, 2013A true shame that Petal did what he did. He has shown that he has zero respect for you Mark and the Red Bull team. Mentally he has already left Red Bull and thinking about Ferrari next year. Pure dog act Petal!
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Nikki Aicken
on March 25, 2013Shame on Vetal & shame on Red Bull if they do nothing about it. Now have abolutely no respect for the former & am holding judgemet on latter. Total respect for Mark, you are so much better than the shoddy way Red Bull treats you. Perhaps its time to move to a team worthy of you that aporeciates & respects you. Karma Mark, your day will come xxx
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Viv
on March 25, 2013As you said in the Interview Vettel has protection in the team.
Your fans are as gutted as you.
Vettel is not a sportsman he is a cheat and that is how he wins.
Red Bull is lucky to have you but will never let you be the world champ 🙁 -
Sidhant Panda
on March 25, 2013Great race mark… it a shame what happnd with seb bt not surprising ,it is HIS team ,on the plus side the whole world saw it as clear as possible .But i really admire your professionalism and u said what u felt …which is the truth without worrying abt getting sacked or anything and that is the quality of a real racing driver….none left today so u match the guys from the 80’s. Forza webber!!!!
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Toni
on March 25, 2013encourage Mark you are the winner of this race but the points have been given the Vetel. For very good team that is not you deserve, you deserve a better deal both in sports and personally. Consider next season and changes to a team that treats impartially to both drivers but the team did not fight for the championship in red bull anyway not going to let you win.
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Frank Aerts
on March 25, 2013Hi Mark, First of all i wish all drivers would push to the very end of the race and teamorders were not neccesary. But if en when they are given they should be respected .. you began to controll the race because of these orders and only because of that did Seb close the gap. What he did was totally unacceptable. He might appologise but i hardly believe he means it .. its a spoiled brat and just as you said he will be protected by Marko and the team.
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Kylie Harris
on March 25, 2013Absolutely galling, Mark. But as always you kept your head and are a true gentleman and a professional.
It smacks of Turkey 2010. Appalling display of self-interested driving from your so-called team mate when you, on numerous occasions, have accepted team orders for his benefit. I was there for the Silverstone 2011 moment.
Chin up, Mark. You had a great race. Enjoy your R&R and come back with extra Aussie Grit for the next race.
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PG17
on March 25, 2013Hats off to MW. The “Oops, sorry, I’ve won”-attitude of your team-mate is making me sad. Don’t change your attitude. Everyone laughed about Gandhi in 1947. By 1948 the whole world admired him for setting new standards with just good behaviour.
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Chris
on March 25, 2013Sebastian needs to go back to basics, starting with spelling. Tell him there is no ‘i’ in the word ‘team’!
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Andy
on March 25, 2013My hats off to you mate, i’m afraid i would have run him onto the grass on the last corner he completed the move but, though it probably doesn’t feel like it, you did the right thing today and didnt follow my example.
Hopefully the Team will deal with him given the ethos of fair competition that Red Bull promotes, if not, then its their brand that will suffer.
Great race today mate, you are our adopted british driver !! -
Marcus Stanford
on March 25, 2013@ “duhh”: You are a moron.
On topic:
It’s quite clear who drove brilliantly and should have finished the race first (You) and who is a poor loser that can’t admit you were better today.
Good job telling him what’s what on the stage, he pissed off RBR, Mark Webber and even some Vettel fans today as well as pissing you off and creating unnecesary tension and disdain within Red Bull Racing.
His apology is nonsense as well, he knows who should have won but decided instead to risk ruining RBR’s race and robbed your victory and championship points.
You are the true #1 in the team.
Have fun with the surfing mate and let’s hope for a victory in China!
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jason
on March 25, 2013Vettel has quickly forgotten who on track has helped him get his 3 titles, and the ‘inconsistency’ comments from Helmut is ill placed, big fan and hope to see you get a well deserved world title this year or next!!
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Linda
on March 25, 2013you’ll alway be No.1 with your supporters, but at least 1 German followed orders today (Nico)
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Mireille
on March 25, 2013Good job Mark, i hope at the end of the season you will be in front of Vettel. I wouldn’t want him as friend, nobody i think!!!
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John Pickworth (UK)
on March 25, 2013Vettel has apologised and claimed he didn’t know the cars had been ordered to slow. I do hope RBR’s radio messages are released which will prove Seb’s apology to be insincere and that he is a barefaced liar too.
Seb is no sportsman. He cares only about the history books, which sadly will record this win and not how he stole it.
Mark, you are a better man in every respect. You gained a new fan today.
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switzerland
on March 25, 2013leave redbull and join sauber-ferrari! Well done today mark!
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Andre H
on March 25, 2013Something goes wrong. . . I (german) get angry if a german driver wins. Sorry Mark for the man with his fucking finger. Its a shame
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Mia
on March 25, 2013Great race today Mark….. In my eyes you are the winner.
You work hard and play fair and that counts for alot!
You did us all proud today -
Mia
on March 25, 2013Great race today Mark….. In my eyes you are the winner.
You work hard and play fair and that counts for alot!
You did us all proud today -
Oskar
on March 25, 2013We all know who should have been on the top of the podium today!
I wish you good luck for the next races! It’s still a long championship and anything is possible! I believe you can beat Vettel in the Championship this year!
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Joan
on March 25, 2013You have made great sport! The fingers boy has demonstrate worldwide he is not a real sportsman, he is a lyer, false and unfair.
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Barry
on March 25, 2013Mark, so sorry for what happened today. You were very unfairly treated.
If it is any consolation, we all have this at work. I have a colleague who gets all the breaks and all the promotions.
I was told to just keep on doing what I do and be honest and it will call come back to me in the end.
Keep on doing what you do and you will win in the end!
Barry, Glasgow Scotland
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Hayley Mackinnon
on March 25, 2013Congratulations on a superb race today – you are the ‘real’winner today – sportmanship is a rare quality in sport nowadays x x
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emma
on March 25, 2013Mark,
You should be so proud of yourself today you did and amazing job, as much as i dislike team orders if there for a reason then fair enough, vettel seems to be the type of driver that if it doesnt go his way he will take matters into his own hands and go to every length to win (schumacher) comes to mind… but dont let it discourage you you have millions of fans me included and you cant go anywhere because im coming to british grand prix to watch you race next year :-)… -
David Pearse
on March 25, 2013Vettel has always been the new Schumacher…so actions like his own dont surprise me…unfortunately he managed to come out on top… Nico obeyed Mercedes team orders in what was a similar situation. You could have gone faster but you were told not too. Make it happen in China Webber!!! 🙂
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Elszy
on March 25, 2013What a sad ending, you’ve driven so well. It was a joy to watch and it was exciting to see you moving on to a well-earned first place until… well, anyway, you showed everyone what a sportsman you are and you kept incredibly controlled on the podium. Which is an accomplishment in itself. Thanks for a great race, Mark, keep up the good work in China and what comes next!
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John F
on March 25, 2013Don’t give up Mark, shame you’re fighting your own team as well as all the others. Seeing you with a #1 on your car in the future is what keeps me watching F1. Come back swinging!
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Diana
on March 25, 2013Well done, Mark! I enjoyed the race and absolutely appreciated your loyalty to team Red Bull. I wish you the best in your next race.
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Atte
on March 25, 2013Great job man! Sebastian is real loser, ridiculous man. Hope justice wins next time. Does Sebastian get any help in a future, I don´t think so. He is on his own.
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Mika (Finland)
on March 25, 2013Being Finnish I naturally would have liked Kimi to have won the race. But after seeing what Vettel did, my symphaties are with You. Not a very sportsmanship behaviour from Vettel. Greetings from another side of the World.
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alison
on March 25, 2013Hi mark. Take pride in knowing your fans admire u for the true person that u are. Focus on the next race and enjoy your qld holiday. Good things come to those who wait. There is a whole lot of racing to go this year. Enjoy the surf for me from flat water Adelaide.
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Paul
on March 25, 2013Well done Mark,
When you strip all the teams, cars and money back from the sport you are only left with your dignity. Today was another great example of the true sportsman than you are. Enjoy the surf in Queensland, the weather here is perfect.
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Noel Bauer
on March 25, 2013Great drive Mark……. I think Marko had a lot to anwser too.
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Ken
on March 25, 2013Great race Mark and great strategy, Vettle needs to learn there’s no “I” in team or maybe in German there is.
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Laila Vieira Martins
on March 25, 2013Mark Webber, you are a legend!! Props to you, my friend…
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Mark
on March 25, 2013Mark you were cheated today. Vettel showed he is totally self interested and now the F1 world can see he is not a team man. Turn this into a positive and no more favours for Vettel – you can win the WDC!
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Deborah Bolognesi
on March 25, 2013Mark,
you are the winner today, very proud of you. You showed the great driver you are with a fantastic race and the great guy you are, always honest, a TRUE SPORTMAN. This is the meaning of being a champion. You are the real team player and the team should consider it for the future. Now enjoy Oz and all the best for China, I want to see you on the middle step!:)
Never give up mate, I’m with you…Deborah from Italy
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Neil Truett
on March 25, 2013If we ever neeed confirmation SV has all of the worst traits of Schui at his peak we saw it in Malaysia. Proud to be an Aussie keep it up Mark.
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Jarrod
on March 25, 2013Great drive Mark, again you do us aussies proud, never stop telling it how it is! Support you 100% but not so Redbull, they lost all respect now. Well done coba!
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Jill and Brian
on March 25, 2013Honourable sportmanship is a rare virtue. Mark has shown yet again that he is more than a match for an infantile German and his Austrian buddy “Marko”. Lets hope at the remaining GP’s the true F1 fans make Vettel aware of how they feel about his pathetic tantrums. Go Webber!!
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Dennis
on March 25, 2013good race today, but you didn’t only finish 2nd because of seb disobeying team orders. both of you were pushing like hell when seb passed you… you started “watching for tyres and engine” after having been overtaked…
what seb did was wrong but don’t act as if you have not been fighting as he did
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George
on March 25, 2013Well done mark putt the fucker where he should be his turn wil com.
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George
on March 25, 2013Well done mark putt the fucker where he should be his turn wil com.
George Australia
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Dunk
on March 25, 2013Well played today Mark, me personally I think I would have seen to it that none of the cars finished today after the way he passed you, I would have ran him wide on the corner he passed you on then kept it going till I hit him..
Any interview I’ve seen him (Seb) do I’ve always found him to be quite likeable and down to Earth, today he showed his true colours another Schumacker in the making TBH.
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EvoAndy
on March 25, 2013Mark,
You’ve done it the hard way all your career. You did it yourself.
Please consider your fans over the last 10 years while you’re surfing. Winning against the odds is what makes a great champion a legend.
Fire up mate, the time has cometh.
Can I suggest you have a “Multi21” sticker placed on your steering wheel.
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Bear
on March 25, 2013Your honesty and openness is so refreshing Mark. I’ll be cheering you on from here on in…c’mon the old(er) boys, c’mon the Aussies!
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Martin Beavis
on March 25, 2013I am not Australian nor was I at the race today or even a Red Bull supporter, but you can count on my support as a Brit and an F1 fan.
You drive an awesome race that was great to watch and you should be very proud of your achievements.
I don’t buy the comment from Vettel that he heard the orders but doesn’t know why he did what he did. He knew exactly what he was doing and just chose not to adhere to it. I think it was easier for him to just apologise after the event as it will all blow over in a few weeks.
All my respect to you Mark, you will have your day.
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James Colebourne
on March 25, 2013Good result Mark but you should have been on the top step. I don’t think Vettel is truely sorry. I used to have some respect for the guys abilities but that is diminishing. Weather in QLD at current is good mate. Come and enjoy yourself! Let me know where you are surfing, haha.
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Thor
on March 25, 2013As an avid supporter of Formula 1 i am disgusted at the way Vettel behaved on the race track today.As far as i am concerned Red Bull needs to show that whining child that he is not the boss of them and teach him a lesson.Disobeying team orders must be a no no and he should be tought a lesson.let someone else drive his car for a race or 2 and see what he thinks of team orders then.Brilliant race Mark
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Cgalls
on March 25, 2013This race only confirms my feelings about both Mark and Seb. Mark, you are a gentleman & commensurate team mate; I wish you had the pleasure of a team mate with those same qualities. What a shame that instead you have a self-entitled, egotistical brat sharing your garage.
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Chris
on March 25, 2013Great race, Mark. Chin up for China, mate! Have a good break and watch out for the sharks – but you’ll be used to that on the track anyway.
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Scott
on March 25, 2013Vettel = twat. Great race Mark. Get some waves on the GC.
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Mike Oberegger
on March 25, 2013You were clearly better today than seb.I think Mr. Mateschitz should get rid of seb,thats not that kind of racing and teamspirit that Mr. Mateschitz wanted…greets from austria 🙂
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Greg
on March 25, 2013Great job Mark, sad/angry to see the end result. Bounce back and knock that trumped up little punk off his perch mate, we all believe you can do it.
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MJ
on March 25, 2013Mark you had a great drive and i was so frustrated at the petty one-upmanship from Vettel. I loved that you were both honest about what he’d done and yet a team player in your acceptance speech. Enjoy the surf. Don’t let him bug you. Then slice up the China track as if he was not there.
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Luke
on March 25, 2013If you ask me I would say the whole team was behind it but don’t want to admit it so you know what to do next time they ask you to do the same champ!
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Angela Browning
on March 25, 2013As an avid F1 follower, I was simply appalled today. It just shows that respect is earned not snatched… I am sure any F1 fan would be uplifted by your control under these circumstances. Go beat him!
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Steve
on March 25, 2013F1 is a team sport – there is only two drivers, but there are hundreds that get them to the grid each week. It’s disrespectful to all those people that work their asses off all year, to endanger both cars, and wear out the limited parts when requested not to do so.
I hope Helmut can actually realise this.
I hope Mark can wash it out of his head with some sand and surf – but never forget.
All the best – Steve.
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Peter O Bäck
on March 25, 2013Keep the good sprit up – you were robbed today by an egomaniac. It wont happen again. Go Webber Go
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Damian
on March 25, 2013well done mark shame you was robbed if i was you i would have already hung me boots up and told seb ask licker mr horner where redbull can go please dont let them brush this under mate you deserve to be treated better its team redbull not team horner and seb
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Dave
on March 25, 2013Ripped.
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Nas
on March 25, 2013Mark,
Well done on a great drive. Hold your head up with pride!..and next time, put him into the wall.
Nas
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RBR Fan
on March 25, 2013I am a Seb fan (and a Mark fan too!) but what Vettel did today really puts a damper on my support of him. Good for you Mark for showing absolute class and speaking out on the podium after Seb tried (horribly, I might add) to gloss over what really happened. You stayed quite the gentleman, yet stood your ground. Respect.
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Michael
on March 25, 2013Typical arrogant German twat. we saw 2 teams at the front with team orders to stay the speeds and bring the cars home as is, 1 quicker team mate followed and the other thinks he is better than the team and did what he wanted. The little prick needs to remember back when he got the choice parts over Mark. Awesome job Mark, go kick his arse!!
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Greg Henderson
on March 25, 2013Mark great race pitty it was marred by a young ingnorant child. All I can say is all is we are still all behind you and be vocal be very vocal it can be any worse than seb disobeying team orders.
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John
on March 25, 2013Mark, congratulations on your conduct and drive. Today will only fuel you on, use it. In turn if SV has any decency he will repay. Use that Aussie stoicism. Your a champion you did yourself and Australia proud.
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Rob
on March 25, 2013I too am a great fan of mark, being an Aussie means being gracious and honourable in sport and in life (although some do push this boundary ie afl and Nrl) but don’t forget, he is fighting for a championship and that takes a different tact to be a f1 champion. Just look at past multi winners, Schumacher and vetal and alonso. All race to win, all with a win at all cost attitude…….I think mark being the gentleman he is, he won’t win a championship unless he starts to get a bit mean. This is f1, the big boys sport, time to learn how to start a race right and get a win-at-all-cost attitude…….and don’t forget to tell us about our nanny state! I do love you mark, but toughen up buddy and knock that German prick onto his arse!!!!
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Art
on March 25, 2013Head Up Mark. You did us Aussies and the world proud! Forget and move on the little German TWAT has shown his true colours – just a spoilt child. I would be ashamed as HIS father. YOU showed that you are a TRUE champion and a great MAN! ONYA!
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Andrew from Adelaide
on March 25, 2013True Aussie grit and sportsmanship Mark, you’ve done us all proud – once can only hope your conduct has earnt you a fair shot at the title this year now that RBR’s golden boy has proved himself not so golden! Enjoy the waves and good luck in a few weeks.
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carl
on March 25, 2013Well done mark .top job it’s a pitty someone that has had doors opened for him and things handed to him can be such an ass.then someone like you has busted his ass to get where he is still gets the door slammed in his face.shame on red bull shame on f1 . All the best for the. Rest of the year.Aussie Aussie Aussie.
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David 1
on March 25, 2013My emotional side agrees with David however I think Vettles petulant and immature side will one day seriously bite him. Mark a great win in Malaysia, I look forward to many more visions of your skill as a F1 driver and I think in spite of the pup (Vettle) this year is promising to be another where I am able to sit back and enjoy watching the current masters of F1, yourself and likes of Alonso ( a pity about his early retirement in Malaysia). Great race, give the pup a toffee apple and get someone to change his nappy. I will be watching when you are in China.
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Barrie Braxton
on March 25, 2013A couple of years ago I wrote about the impetuosity of youth (Vettel) v your wiser head. I thought vettel had grown-up; obviously not. If it’s any consolation you stuck with your employer’s direction; it’s the other employee who should be counselled! I know it grates but while it exists you did the honourable thing. Keep the bastards honest
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Gianni Guardini
on March 25, 2013Next to Mr. Finger stands Mr. Marko covering everything he is doing. Today the world has seen that Mark is a champion and the german boy isn’t (and will never be)
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Thumpa
on March 25, 2013The next time you do a media interview can remind everybody how many times you have obeyed team orders and stayed behind that spoilt little brats car.
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Robert Packer
on March 25, 2013You are a true champ!!!
Mate, the weather is awesome for the beach atm. Hit me up when ya get here so you can teach me to surf -
Tom
on March 25, 2013WEll done Mark. True grit where it mattered at the start.Great race… Penis (Vettel) is forever tainted a bad sportsman now.
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Wes Jackson
on March 25, 2013I hope Mark takes some time to read the comments of support from this site… Mark drove a great race. How many times has Webber had the chance to try and attack SV and not done it in the past? Heaps, because he obeys team orders Clearly, in this last race Mark has the car and the talent to win races and challenge for WDC. The laps times all reflect that (am talking to you “duhh”).
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Daniel G
on March 25, 2013Great job mark, sad to see Vet has a very different set of values.
You had an amazing race and hope to see you up the front of the grid for the next few years! -
Mal
on March 25, 2013Great race, Webbs, you owned it mate. You looked at your smooth best; just keep that up and more wins will come.
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Lauraine
on March 25, 2013Great Race Mark!!! It should have been yours!
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Vicki
on March 25, 2013Mark you were ripped off. You showed much restrain as I would of yelled at him Enjoy your rest you deserve it. And yes Vettel will most probably get away with this. Not fair but your fans will always support you.
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Vettel is just a cock sucker love to see him in a stree on night no more driving lol
on March 25, 2013congratulations mack you are a great australian vettel your just a dogs ass
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Josh
on March 25, 2013It was a great race, with a bit of a sour ending, but don’t forget everything that went right. THE START WAS EXCELLENT! (which is what has been missing from quite a few GPs) strategy was good (though changing to the soft compound was a bit odd, but I’m no race engineer) and there was some nice hard racing in there.
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Lia
on March 25, 2013Fantastic race Mark! You’re strategy was spot on this time. Words fail me for what Vettel did… Best revenge would be to win the Championship!!! C’mon, we all know you can do it 🙂
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Vettel is just a cock sucker love to see him in a stree on night no more driving lol
on March 25, 2013geat drive mark you are a great australian vettel your a [site manager edit]
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Ben Jones
on March 25, 2013I would rather stop my car on the side of the track, than do what Vettel did.
It was the most selfish act of sportsmanship I have ever seen. He’s a selfish cheat and has shown his true colors to the world.
Watching you race is always a great pleasure Mark, even when you’re not doing so well. The respect you have for those around you can be seen clearly by all of us.
I’m looking forward to China and seeing another great start like last night’s. Good luck mate, we’ll all be watching.
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Marcus
on March 25, 2013Mark,
Congratulations on your 2nd place. Your teammate may have the World Championship tag and may have won the race, but he does not have the heart and the attributes of a true champion. He may have the tangible (the silverware, but your have the intangible which is worth a lot more ( The heart of a Champion). Stay true to your course and dreams. What goes around comes around. May the blessings of God fall upon you this day and forever.
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Mark Dickson
on March 25, 2013Great drive Mark, very impressed with you mate.
You should of joined Jenson, but leaving a great car behind would of been hard, understand why u stayed bloke.
We don’t mind if u put vettle in the wall 😉
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Angry Bull
on March 25, 2013Low life Vettel(and Helmut Marko for backing him). Mark, you are a far better driver than the square head. In future mark, ignore team orders when they penalise you and don’t trust the little boy Vettel. Given the chance ,he will do it again. Congratulations – great drive in spite of the internal enemies in the team. RBR would be nowhere without all the hard work you have put in. Kick arse Mark.!
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Phil
on March 25, 2013I never post comments on the web, but its obvious that at Red Bull one driver is a member of a team. The other wears a protective Helmut.
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Carlos Zitara
on March 25, 2013Mark you are the winner of today race and allways a true gentleman, Vettel has no manners and robbed the race. Hope you win the next one. regards from Argentina
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Aaron
on March 25, 2013Great drive Mark, awesome race and strategy. Pity about the other side of the garage. You again looked the better person, bring on China.
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dan
on March 25, 2013Great race mark was a cracking performance shame got spoiled in the end. Enjoy the surf the ocean sorts all.problems out.
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peter
on March 25, 2013good race mark, its unfortunate that racing is won at the slowest pace you can do with the way tyres are. even if vettel was to give you a win(in return for his lack of respect) you would not accept it because that the man you are. well done mate. dont do vettel anymore favours
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TravDog
on March 25, 2013Fantastic drive in Malaysia…you never put a foot wrong!!!your all class MW….you can win the title m8….its yours for the taking….screw Seb “baby” Vettel….
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Ian
on March 25, 2013Stand tall, stand proud Mark. We all know who is the real winner and the bigger man. Vettel may think he has all the adulation of Germany, but you have all the respect of F1 globally and he doesnt. Winning ugly is not winning. Keep up the great driving.
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TravDog
on March 25, 2013Helmut Marko is am complete flogg!!!
I will correct Mark on on e thing he said after the race…in that the fans dont necessarily know what goes on….the truth is we do. You have some avid long time intelligent fans Mark…who can see through the bullshit. We know when your getting shafted…and its bullshit…but the best way to turn that around is beat Seb. Your drive in Malaysia i thought was one of your best…great start…consistent and totally controlled….not one mistake. Seb is a turd…dont worry about that dickhead. Go to Oz, enjoy some waves and sun, then get back into it. It looks like you have excellent pace. Go MW for the 2013 champioNship….YEAH!! -
Julz
on March 25, 2013You deserved the win Mark and as far as I’m concerned you did win,Vettel cheated how many times have you given it up for him, he owed it to you out of respect if nothing else, have a good break and good luck in China, kicking his butt is the only way to handle this one!!!
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Michael F
on March 25, 2013Congratulations on today mark, drove the perfect race, only to be robbed by your childish fkng team “mate”, never has been a team player. I hope RB come down hard on him, but if the past is anything to guide us, they won’t….
All of Australia is guttered and proud for you!
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John Langbecker
on March 25, 2013Great race mark pity red bull has no control over Vettel
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JamesG
on March 25, 2013I don’t remember being this proud of an Australian driver in a long time. The start finally came together, you managed the tyres well and executed the game plan for the good of the team. If your team mate won’t tow the company line perhaps another team might let you deliver the fight he seems to be itching for.
Hamilton was gracious, and it seems those Mercedes are climbing fast.
3 weeks off is a long time to consider your options for 2014….
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John
on March 25, 2013Awesome race Mark. As for the principles at Red Bull go hopefully they have gained a new appreciation of why integrity matters at every position on the team. Seems fitting to have SV sit out of China and let S Buemi have his seat for a race.
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jet
on March 25, 2013Good job mate, it was your race and your win. Everybody knows Vettel is greedy and a liar as well. Your right he will be protected as usual. They will do nothing to penalise him and he knows that. If they were serious they would stand him down for China. That’s the only thing that can hurt him but it will never happen. Your doing good, keep it up
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Barrie Braxton
on March 25, 2013Now I’m going to be politically incorrect but you must have “killed a chinaman” what with a crap ECU in Melbourne and a crap ‘team mate’ (word used advisedly) in Malaysia so catch some waves (maybe here on the Sunny Coast) and remember where you’re racing next!
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Phill
on March 25, 2013I flew in and attened the race yesterday and vettel is a wa**er , the fans at the track hate vettel and that was evident at the start of the race , he has no respect from the race fans .the petronas team and webber was the most respected by all fans ,the Mw merchandise worn by fans was amazing , I hardly saw any fans cheering for the wa**er vettel . We were not aware of the team orders during the race but then we heard marks comments after the race and all fans were disgusted from all countries as we were right next to the podium .red bull management are a disgrace they could have ordered him to let mark re pass but they did not , which team would sign vettel ?….. No one wants to drive with him ……….. I hurled abuse at vettel for all the Aussie fans . Sepang it’s fantastic book a flight for next year .
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Daniel Clay
on March 25, 2013Great race Mark. It was clear for all to see who deserved the win, keep at it buddy, your a great sport!
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Gary
on March 25, 2013Mark should be proud of the way he held himself up after the race and what he says is true Red Bull are only interested in protecting one driver there – he’s only saying what everybody knows is true. the whole situation sucks. Imagine if it happened to Vettel? He’d be a big cry baby and Mark would have to go. Mark should go to Ferrari.
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Craig
on March 25, 2013Fantastic that Mark didn’t hold back on the podium his disgust about Seb’s move and the protection he has and will be given 🙂
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Seb D.
on March 25, 2013Mark, great drive last night. Awesome to watch. Helmut Marko needs to go. Vettel owes you 7 points, lets see if he returns them to ya. Go Aussie. You’re driving brilliantly – world champion 2013.
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Michael
on March 25, 2013@David. Couldn’t have said it any better. I think the most frustrating thing for me is they brag about the vagina’s 28 wins and act as though he actually won this race. He stole this race. He’s a camel toe and deserves to be punted off the Eiffel tower.
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Mark Adam
on March 25, 2013i have to say to seb (vettel)
you make me sick
good job mark you make me proud to be one of your fans
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Jay Dalton
on March 25, 2013Use this moment to light the fire. This will be your year.
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Andrew
on March 25, 2013Mark you’re a true champ, a motor racing legend. You showed some real cattle dog yesterday ( NSW Origin type cattle dog) with your start and your subsequent race. I have followed and supported you since Minardi. You never have to be WDC to impress me just keep doing everything else and don’t change-except maybe a change of team. I just had baby boy last week who now has Webber as his middle name. We all think you’re the true champ Mark. Go get em for the rest if the year and keep the cattle dog going-CATTLE DOG MARK, CATTLE DOG!
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Iain
on March 25, 2013Mark, today you showed Australians why we are so proud of you and have been throughout your career. I’ve followed your career from the Yellow Pages days. I was there when you finished an amazing 5th in Melbourne on debut with Minardi and I’ve taken dad to every Melbourne GP since. You always handle yourself like a true professional. That’s why fans have so much respect for you here in Aus and around the world. You are a team player because you have respect for your team, unlike other drivers. The race yesterday will be a defining moment in your career as well as your teammate’s. You could have punted Seb off the track but decided not to. You were the bigger person and always have been. I’m glad you made a statement on the podium. You chose your words very well. I don’t know how you restrained yourself but that is why you are a professional. It needed to be said to a world wide audience. It was clear that Adrian Newey was very proud of you on the podium. I wish the Melbourne GP was coming up, rather than just gone, because you would see how much you mean to us back home. Use what happened last night to win the championship mate.
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jack
on March 25, 2013Vettel will grow up and learn one day that you might win a race, but there’s such a thing as respecting your boss and others. What goes around comes around – cant wait for the day his engine overheats whilst he’s leading and Mark cruises past for a victory.
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Kerry
on March 25, 2013What Vettel did was reprehensible. Firstly demanding that the team get Webber out of the way earlier in the race, when in fact Webber was actually lapping faster at that point. The he takes advantage of the team orders, ignores instructions and cheats a win. His victory has no honour. MW was quite right to speak up for himself, just surprised he managed to be so polite about it. That’s it Seb, no more Mr Nice Guy!
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Andy P
on March 25, 2013There’s no “I” in TEAM. Without discipline from the team Seb will never change – only child syndrome? Used to getting his own way!!! bet if it was him he would have had a tantrum!! makes RBR a bit of a mockery really – Hamilton didn’t cop that shit – so why should you?
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Mark
on March 25, 2013Aussie legend, well done Mark. Karma will sort out Vettel. Hang in there mate!
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Brad giovenco
on March 25, 2013Great race mark, you are awesome and such a great person, this is your year, just keep doing what you have been doing and it will come. Webber 2013 world champion
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Jason
on March 25, 2013Vettel…you….me….carpark now!
Watched the re-run, was great race Webber, and yes i know Vettel is a lil b***h but you are the man, Red Bull has always been a 1 man team and your to good for them, hope to see you move to a better team if you continue next season. -
sadha
on March 25, 2013Though I love both RBR drivers Mark & Seb, what Seb had done yesterday was discussed to the core. One thing for sure, Mark will prove what he is capable of, rather than talking/taking it further. Push your limits MW. Enjoy the surfing
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damo
on March 25, 2013That was one of your best drives Mark… Me and the Mrs were shattered for you last night. The best man didn’t win but at least you showed your fans why you are a true champ and a bloody good person. I hope this lights the same thing inside you that helped you dominate in 2010
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Geoff Smith
on March 25, 2013Couldn’t watch the race due to a huge storm in SE Qld, so were thrilled to hear you got second – even though you were first!! Great team behind you – what a shame about the team “mate” – enjoy Qld Matey and will be watching your progress this year live (power and storms permitting!)
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Jack Klaver
on March 25, 2013Fabulous start and a job well done throughout Mark, The little turd and his Rotweiller manager were at it again. You’re in the wrong team Mark, their actions were so blatantly deceitful and his apologies were just an appalling insincere slap in the face to everyone that saw what actually occurred.Just run your own race from here on in Mark, forget these team orders as that is twice now that you were told to turn your engine down and the turd took advantage of your trust in the team. Nothing will happen to the turgid little turd, hopefully Karma will restore my faith in Adrain Newey and his crew. This was just appalling.
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tokyospark
on March 25, 2013Always a class act Mark
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jeff grasby
on March 25, 2013fantastic drive from the start mark awesome performance. Chill out for a surf sounds like a great idea. I believe you will receive good Karma for the rest of the season and prevail.
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Wayne Webber
on March 25, 2013Seems every other team but red bull follow team orders maybe time for a new team 🙂
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Tony Martin
on March 25, 2013Well done today Mark, what a nasty little bugger Vettel is.
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MichaelK
on March 25, 2013Seb is a great driver and very hard to beat, but not unbeatable. It’s disappointing when Mark out-drove and stratergised him from a disadvantaged starting slot yet is robbed by unethical behaviour.
Mark you drove a great race, you deserved the win and were very responsible in not ushering your brat teammate off the circuit on several of the corners.
He has cost you enough wins over the years, Japan 2007, Turkey 2010. It’s a pity he can’t handle being beaten, he might be a great driver but he is a below average person.
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Razbak
on March 25, 2013As others have realised, you are a champion yet there have been obsticles in your way such as the cars starting performance in Melbourne but for you to come from 5th to 1 is a testiment to your abilities. I have seen this from you before. If it’s not the car letting you down it’s your team “mate”. What a selfish person. I hope you eat him up and all the others this season. You are looking good to do so. From a Sandgroper with confidence.
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Merryle
on March 25, 2013Vettel lost a lost of respect around the world today, whereas you won many more fans. Enjoy your break and I hope you use this as motivation to beat him this year.
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Transporter
on March 25, 2013A “Gentleman’s Agreement” can only exist if everyone involved is a gentleman. Vettel proved he is not a gentleman and cannot be trusted. Enjoy the surfing Mark, and try and head down to Ulladulla for a few waves.
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Jason Wall
on March 25, 2013You were robbed, Vettel is a arrogant cheat and should be dealt with by the team, he has disobeyed orders, anywhere else he would of got his pants dropped and spanked 🙂
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Timsy
on March 25, 2013Great job Mark, you deserved to win that one. Good on you for standing up for yourself on the podium.
Remember one thing, you can have all the money in the world but you cannot buy class. Vettel showed his distinct lack of class last night.
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Judith Conabere
on March 25, 2013So many people from many nations are outraged Mark. Nice to note that there are Austrians amongst these, whi are embarasses by this very poor ambassador to their country. Vettel’s megalomaniac attitude is alienating him left, right and centre. We are so proud of you here in Oz. I agree with the True Aussie Grit moniker 🙂 . You are a winner through and through
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Scooter
on March 25, 2013Hi Mark
Fantastic race last night very very entertaining. Only 2 races in but god we are in for a good season. Can’t comment on SV as still to angry. But please do me a favour next time he sticks that finger up shove it where the sun don’t shine. Love your style from all here in Albury…. -
Johnny Herbert
on March 25, 2013Mark you had a stirling drive. Keep fighting the season could be like 2010 so you will be in the hunt. Your opportunity may present itself in the latter half of the year so dont force the issue in China. Every dog has its day.
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albion
on March 25, 2013First tell me you would not have done the same if you were in P2 and could go faster than the leader.
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Antonia
on March 25, 2013Very good racing Mark!!! disapointing to see how much of a disgusting team mate Vettel is! You deserved the win more than anyone. You are too much of a kind man!!!
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Greg
on March 25, 2013It would have been a good opportunity to drop the f-bomb , ala kimi R, during the podium interviews. Vettel deserved a huge public reprimand. I was impressed you were able to remain as cool as you did. Good work today, Mark. All the best with the rest of your season.
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MelG
on March 25, 2013Great drive Mark. As for SV, he’s not a team player and never will be. Marko and Horner need to take a long look at themselves and the ‘team culture’ they foster.
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Shaun
on March 25, 2013Well done Mark. Very impressive drive and hopefully team can start making decisions for you in the future. ps. surf has been good!
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Josh
on March 25, 2013In the end, it all comes down to one word: grace. it’s how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, the darkness and the light.
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Erik
on March 25, 2013Mark, this wes your race. We enjoy seeing you fight for the win to a point…this was Seb only looking out for himself. You have our support, even if your team-mate doesn’t. Sadly, we are now rooting against him. Hang tough Mark…though you might not have the team behind you, nor your teammate, you have a lot of fans rooting you on. Cheers!
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Daniel
on March 25, 2013So we all wanted to see Webber win, he didn’t and we know why.
Will Red Bull do anything about it, more than likely not.
The big loser were the sponsors, look at the facebook page or other social media.
At some point later in the season Vettel is gonna need Mark to slow down or pull over and if the RBR team do not think he will then its over.
That and only that is the question Mark needs to ask himself while he chills out in QLD, nothing will ever change the bias RBR show towards Vettel, nothing short of a stroke will keep Dr Marko’s mouth closed.
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Dan
on March 25, 2013Mark. Don’t know how you put up with that miserable little s**t of a supposed teammate. Better off on your own. At least you dont have to worry about team orders now. Enjoy the surf mate.
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Ayyub Masjuki
on March 25, 2013Your support is not only from Australians but from lots of people from all over the world, including from Malaysians like me. Cheer up and beat finger boy in the next races!
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Brian
on March 25, 2013Two races and two apologies to Mark. Apologies don’t win WDC. Let’s hope for a better turn of luck for you Mark. You continue to earn respect for the way you behave in circumstances like this.
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Helmut
on March 25, 2013Hi mark,
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rob
on March 25, 2013Awesome race mark cheered the whole way as bad as what seb did is both of you are incredible drivers have made red bull this driving force and make f1 exciting to watch enjoy the surf wish I could drive an f1 car in my spare time ha ha
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Kevin
on March 25, 2013All the Vettel bullshit aside, that was a fantastic start. You picked a beautiful line through the first turns to get a around all the traffic. And your pits stops were blinding!
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Bobbi
on March 25, 2013Vettel is now showing Schumacher traits. Sinking to new lows. Etiquette in sport is important and whilst second place is always forgotten at least you know that amongst your peers you are a respected driver.
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GLENN
on March 25, 2013Vettel & Mark they can piss off mark put in your memory bank and when its time to stick it up that little prick nail him good luck with the rest of the season mate.
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Mark
on March 25, 2013Remember Great Britain 2010, Mark? You were raw with anger and then drove an absolute awesome race. NO ONE was going to beat you that day. I think Seb’s idiot move has gotten you in the same mood. WATCH OUT SEBASTIAN!!!!! I can’t wait.
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Jitsu
on March 25, 2013became a Webber fan today
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Aram
on March 25, 2013Mark, if you were such a spoilt brat you would have turned up the engines instead of cruise control. You are the real team man. Fuck off Vettel
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Smacker
on March 25, 2013Finger Boy’s just a louse. He’s got form and you couldn’t really expect that he’d behave otherwise. Best response is to blow him into the weeds. Onya.
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Gerard
on March 25, 2013You won, and we know it – So does Seb.
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John Scicluna
on March 25, 2013Well done Mark, you are a legend on and off the track! What Vettle did today shows extreme selfishness, demonstrates that he is a man that wants to win at all costs…. Vettle can win 10 world championships, but he will never be half the MAN that you are! Head up and focus on the next one….
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Trav
on March 25, 2013I think i saw Helmut on a float at Sydneys mardi gras
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Robert
on March 25, 2013Mark, I like team Red Bull only because you’re on it. That race today WAS YOUR RACE vettel is a petty little worm & a sore loser. But I guess all ASSHOLES are. Yes vettel you’re an ASSHOLE. Mark you show everyone today that your better than Mr.sv and the best driver.
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Richard
on March 25, 2013Don’t give up Mark, your too good to throw it away…Let’s hope that RedBull have the guts to allow you to pass Vettel if this situation arises again. Keep your chin up mate.
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Steve
on March 25, 2013Let’s Hope Red Bull ensure you are supported in every way possible. A 14 point turnaround for Seb which is huge. He used to annoy me but now I despise him. Red Bull must be so proud to have him as the face of their brand (not). The only way to improve their image now is to publicly show their backing of you as their No 1.
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Simon coram
on March 25, 2013Stick with it mate. I’m a uk based fan. Seb is an utter self centred, im the only person that counts pratt. Keep it up your sleve Revenge will be sweet. Make sure he dosnt win another championship this year. You can do it.
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Richard
on March 25, 2013Mark, really gutted for you yesterday. What Vettel did was unacceptable – it was far worse than what Ferrari used to do with Schuey, where team orders favoured the better driver; this was a team “mate” completely betraying the trust you and Red Bull had in him to be a team player. Disgraceful, and whilst I wasn’t your biggest fan before, I am now willing you on to win the championship. Keep your head up and come back stronger.
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Dave R
on March 25, 2013Mark mate your a better man than me I would have dropped him on the podium …. Your the true champion
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Magpie
on March 25, 2013Well done Mark, a true sportsman and a gentleman, Seb is a spoilt brat who threw his toys out of the pram, I hope that he learns that sometimes to win you need to come second. Ho respect for him ever, buckets more for you.
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Neil Took
on March 25, 2013welldone mark,your better than that vettel arsehole….
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Dave R
on March 25, 2013Gotta be a reason why he is called Duhh
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AaX
on March 25, 2013You have known the risk of continuing on driving a Newey’s car. Don’t be so shock! It is anticipated from miles away (even if this going to win either of you WDC). This is the only way for you to be fooled into turning off your engine! Duhh. The instruction is supposed to be effective after you are overtaken at the last pit stop. No matter Dragon Mate, I think it will not be another Red Bull’s year (Ferrari is the Speed). Tips….. Honda might suit you fine.
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Lorraine
on March 25, 2013Vettels actions today did not surprise me, he has only apologised as a damage limitation exercise. Mark, you have support from all over the world, please believe that. You now know where you stand with Vettel so go for your dream and don’t give a thought to anyone else
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Alex
on March 25, 2013Great race Mark! You did your country proud. I have been contemplating what decisions you might make about your future at RBR but to walk away would rob you of beating Vettel fair and
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Konrad
on March 25, 2013I must admit that I am not one of your fans and go as far as to say that Vettel will outpoint you over a whole season even if things in the team would be equal and I am totally against team orders at least for the beginning of the season.After mid season it is hard to tell a team to risk a championship especially as Ferrari and now Mercedes do not adhere to that.I do however firmly believe you were robbed yesterday and also believe it was a team order not just Vettel spur of the moment thing.If Horner or the Red Bull team where not in on it they could have ordered Vettel back as there would have been enough time. I know you can only criticize the team so much but it was a dirty programmed team decision and only you where left in the dark and did what your were told.I hope you will stay and have enough spine to race from now on no matter what is asked of you.I like champions that win on talent and not on gifts like Vettel,Schumacher and I might add Alan Jones against Reutimann.
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Neil vdB
on March 25, 2013Good job yesterday mark, I thought you delt with the situation really professionally and should be proud. Showing you still have the focus, skill and determination to take it to a world championship but also showing the situational awareness to also be a team player – an important skill not everybody has in life. Enjoy the waves and weather in oz, as its just started to snow again here! All the best for the rest of the season and Goodluck.
Neil, nr bucks UK.
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Jason Davis
on March 25, 2013Mark, congratulations on your race. You seem to be the only member of your team who respects your entire team. Your co driver seems to think it’s all about him.
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Andrew G
on March 25, 2013Let Vettel have the GP win, but now take the championship from him, Vettel’s a dirty dog. You make every aussie very proud…
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Scotty H.
on March 25, 2013Good onya mate, just remember that us Aussies are behind you 100%. We know the team aren’t looking after you anywhere near as good as that Kraut, so press on and get into a team that puts You first for a change…
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Glenn
on March 25, 2013Great race. You showed a lot of restraint in your comments and action,which proves that you are really a team player. As you said, seb will be protected. It is a shame that he can not be taught a lesson the old fashion way.
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gino
on March 25, 2013Well Done Mark,
i Hope Seb gets what he deserves a frekin kick up the arse but i know he won’t he is Markos little toy boy -
Jan
on March 25, 2013Mark you can be proud of yourself, there is much more to it than just what Seb is doing. You handled it like a gentleman (although a punch in the face would be entertaining :), no just joking 🙂 ) really and I wish you so many good things, you truly deserve it. People like you make the F1 what it is…. Great race once again
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NATALIA RINCON
on March 25, 2013I haven’t words to describe stupid Seb. he can put his finger on one site! sorry I’m very pissed off, don’t give up and you can go with your head held high and don’t be silent nothing. you make a impressive race. Mark I mentioned many times that you changed of team! you deserve to be treated better. Keep fighting for us and you will always be number 1.
kisses and encouragement from barcelona -
Craig
on March 25, 2013A team, like a chain,is only as strong as its weakest link. You remain a strong link. We saw a lack of integrity break the other chain in the Red Bull garage. The beginning of the end.
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Pete
on March 25, 2013On’ya Mark! P1 should have been yours, enjoy the break in OZ!
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Lesley
on March 25, 2013Congrats on a superb race Mark. You still done all your fans proud! Vettel should be penilized for what he done to you! At the end of the day you are still our hero. Good luck for China and enjoy your time off! Xx
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christine wright
on March 25, 2013Congratulations Mark. Phenomenal drive. In my opinion you won the race. Hold your head high, you,re the true champion both on and off the track. That spoilt brat will get his just deserves eventually. Enjoy the sun and surf in Queensland, relax, have fun and then go show the brat his days of glory are over!
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Bea
on March 25, 2013Hi Mark,
Your performance was fantastic yesterday from the start to the very end. You have won this race, even if the statistical sheets of the race show something different. Have a very nice time in Queensland!
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Kris
on March 25, 2013The team really needs to step up to show some more support for Mark. After the rubbish that came out of Marko’s mouth (but hey the team printed it in their own publication – which is just as bad as the words themselves) and then Vettel’s lack of respect (not to mention previous incidents – this is now 2 maybe 3 race wins now that Vettel has taken from Mark) Now is the time for them to show support for their driver – Heck even if it was a Intern who had only ever fetched tea and biscuits and they just handed in her resignation to go to Caterham, they shouldn’t have to cop what Mark has. In a perfect world, they would send Marko back to play with the kiddies in the sandpit at Torro Rosso and if it was me on the front wheel gun…Think I might have a little trouble getting the wheel nut off next time Vettel is a leading a race from Mark with a big gap behind because it was a slap in their face too.
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NK
on March 25, 2013Sorry to say, but this is what it takes to succeed in F1. Senna & Schumacher would have done & did do exactly the same in similar situations. However, RBR should have never given out the orders in the first place (nor should Mercedes GP).
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Nick
on March 25, 2013My impression of Vettel has been proved correct. He has always appeared to be a spoilt brat and now it has been proven. I think this demonstrates what Mark has had to put up with all these years. I just hope RBR treat Vettel the way he deserves to be treated.
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Geoff smith
on March 25, 2013mark don’t despair you were the real winner well done, like you said Sebastian is protected but mark what comes around goes around and mark my words this is your year!!
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Patrick Burns
on March 25, 2013Were all behind you Mark whatever decision you make! I really hope to see you in China, don’t let that wa**er get his way, don’t give him an inch and use it as motivation to win the title this year. Enjoy the waves. Good luck
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Mike
on March 25, 2013Hey Mark ,
if anybody needs 10 laps before the end of the race support from the team to win the race ?!? Now erverybody is disappointed and upsed? With team strategies like yesterday in the second race of the season they will kill the sport! ( also Mercedes F1 ) If a team like RB1 need to react like yesterday so early in the season ,in dont understand the sport anymore . Vettel has done the right desicion , pehaps not for you Mark , but i think for the sport.Take it like a man. The next race will come ,chance for revenge. I hope its a mens sport and not an sissy event . Best regards from good old Germany . Mike , just a F1 fan who wants to see real races and no processions -
Mark Webber Site Manager
on March 26, 2013Mike – your comment could be seen from another perspective; why did Vettel ask the team to move Mark out of the way with 10 laps to go, is that not asking for ‘team orders’? Yes, there are a lot of F1 fans out there that don’t agree with team orders, and Mark is generally the first to want to ‘let driving do the talking’, but it’s a highly technical sport with many complicated variables and whether it’s obvious or not, team orders have always been a part of the sport, and for better or worse are currently legal. It seems that the real issue that is coming across loud and clear in the fan comments, whether they agree with the reasons that led to the situation or not, is the arrogance and clear lack of sportsmanship shown by one driver when both were issued clear instructions.
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NATALIA RINCON
on March 25, 2013ahh! I forgot!!
I hope you will not hear the seb teamradio!
said to be taken off the track, was called to you at pitlane because it was very slow and cut off the pass, and then said in another retransmission “shameful”! -
Per Stigberg
on March 25, 2013Mark, you are simply the best. However you have a team mate that do not know what sportmanship is about. In Malaysia he did it again. With no respect at all to his team and his team mate. Vetel, shame on you.
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Dale
on March 25, 2013Fantastic drive! use what happened to motivate yourself, he (Vettel) wont see where you went!
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Bent Spark Plag
on March 25, 2013May I suggest the Traid pay Helmut Head Marko a visit when in China ?
While you are on leave for 3 weeks mate why dont you drop into Maranello for a coffee ? 🙂
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Herbert
on March 25, 2013I am from Austria, but over the years I’m rather a fan of you than Sebastian. I think that the team didn’t support you in the same way than Seb and I really hope that this fact changes now. Mr. Marko is an old man who drove some races 100 years ago, I don’t like him and his behaviour – he is by far no team player. So good luck for the next races – and after you win the championship I’ll send you some wine from Austria.
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Webber Fan
on March 25, 2013If the roles were reversed and you passed him I can just imagine his reaction. Crying like a little bitch to Horner and Marko. Your a champ mate. If you get the chance get your revenge!!
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Geoff smith
on March 25, 2013when it comes to team orders it honestly is a grey area but for the sake of 7 points and the conservations of 2 very expenses race cars and 1 and 2nd position , in my opinion justifiable. I think one has to remember this is a team effort and not one mans desire to win at any cost!!
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Warren
on March 25, 2013Hold your head high and be proud to be Aussie, we are proud of you. Everybody knows what happened was wrong. Your actions post race and in the future will now act louder than any words. Win, lose or draw I still hold the highest regard for you as do all your supporters.
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Gonzo
on March 25, 2013You may not have won the race on the track Mark, but you sure as hell won the race in just about everyones hearts and minds.
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nahmov
on March 25, 2013Hi Mark
At least I am glad to see you made a good at starting grid.
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Cray
on March 25, 2013Mark, don’t quit, because Vettel would have victory over you. Grit your teeth and narrow your eyes – don’t lower yrself to Vettel’s level in upcoming races. Love yr style 🙂
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shane chemello
on March 25, 2013well done mark, great start and race, hope to see you at beautifull noosa soon.
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Gonzo - again
on March 25, 2013…………Anyway, Herman the German’s car will be slow from now on, what with him carrying all that weight of public outrage around the track with him.
Don’t you DARE consider walking away, F1 needs you, and WE need you to still be there after all of this.
I’m not even a Red Bull supporter, I’m a Mclarren man myself, but the whole shooting match will be so much the poorer without you.
Carry on mate, and take he fight to him, but remember that THE GLOVES ARE OFF. -
Dave R
on March 25, 2013Sebastian your a tool !!
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Tim
on March 25, 2013Hang in there Mark. You’ve always managed to stay the bigger man compared to the brat before; I hope you keep it that way. In 2010 you were behind Seb after Malaysia but were still there at the end despite Korea and Valencia. Don’t despair, it’s early days. There’s a long season ahead and with 20 other cars out there karma can be a b!#@h. Enjoy the waves.
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Odone Bramati
on March 25, 2013Mark , não de bola a este menino chamado Sebastian Vettel , você demonstrou já em muitas ocasiões que é muito mais piloto que ele , e ontem mais um vez , não se preocupe , Fique tranquilo você esta coberto de razão ! Abraços do Brasil
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Nick Morley
on March 25, 2013The team should neer have given the order, this is true. Racing is racing after all. But they did. And the big baby vettel shoul understand how team tactics work by now. Mark you did a great job, fantastic start, great driving. Vettel, the next time you get told to box box box cause your tyres are shredded, remember to ignore those pesky messages from that ‘team’ or whatever it is ……
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Alexey Kuzyomkin
on March 25, 2013Dear, Mark!
Crouds of F1 funs from Russia are totally on board with you!
We hope all unpleasant thinks come to the end and we will see you at the 1st place many many times!
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Keith
on March 26, 2013Looks like the race start issues have been resolved Mark, just keep shaking the tree and the bad apples will fall, then you can pick the good ones. Have a great race in China, don’t let ’em get you down!
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Beata
on March 26, 2013Have a great time during the break till China! I just want you to know that you have won yesterday as a person, a man, a sportsman… Best wishes for China!
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George
on March 26, 2013Mark,
I know you have the Will, the courage the innermost strengths to take your machine to its absolute limits to show the millions around the globe that you can be a world F1 champion!
This incident Will only galvanize your goals
Never loose sight of the bigger picture.
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AdamN
on March 26, 2013Just win this championship Mark. It’ll be even sweeter now!
Also, well done on not taking him out. You’re a better man than most.
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Arlyn
on March 26, 2013Cogratulations Mark! You are number 1. From Philippines..
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Arlyn
on March 26, 2013Shamed on you Vettel.
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Wendy
on March 26, 2013I was so disappointed and very angry with Sebs behaviour. That win was yours. Congratulations on a superb drive. You made me very proud. Go relax and let off steam and come back stronger. I really hope you continue to race this season. But no one would blame you if you choose a different option for next year
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Boz
on March 26, 2013i wonder how big the loss of goowwill is for RBR. when you think of Red Bull now, the first thing that cross our mind is this backstabbing.
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Someone
on March 26, 2013remeber brazil 2012
do what you’ve always done
Just to keep you out of everything and stop crying
talking with vettel and not with horner
yes you see what happens when you listen to horner
and now go out and win races
it was not to you or to vettel … special to Redbull -
Gareth
on March 26, 2013Mark, You command more respect then what Seb gives you his arrogance is typical of a spoilt little child. Rise above the little prat and whip his arse the rest of the season, we all believe in you and respect your professionalism and Team work. GO SHOW HIM MATE
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Mike
on March 26, 2013Mark:I’ve been watching F-1 sence 1965 live. I started going to watkin’s glen when my father took me and have been going ever sence.I saw Mario win there,Redman,stewart,Lauda on and on,I even flagged there in my later year’s for 6 year’s. and know a little about racing. and that was BULL!! I just wonder if you were in second place, if all this would have transpired. What I’m getting at. you shouldn’t ever play second fiddle to a spoiled momma’s baby. because I’ve seen all the best driver’s sence 1965, and you are no exception. The best without a doubt!! Enjoy the sun and surf, and come back after vacation and win um all. 2013 world champ”MARK WEBBER”
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Mike
on March 26, 2013If Red Bull dont disipline Seb it shows they have no balls and Seb runs the team. he is a disgrace to F1. You Mark are a true team player and gentleman.Problem is someone has to take that “brat” out behind the woodshed and teach him a lesson he won’t forget.
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Mike C
on March 26, 2013Lost any respect I had for Vettel he is a selfish brat. No respect for Horner either if he does’nt take action against Seb. A real blackeye for Red Bull. Mark I’m afraid by now you must realize Seb. is NOT A TEAM PLAYER. “Go get em” your every bit the driver given the car but with the loyalty the team has shown!! one has to wonder if your on the right team. Your #1 im my book.
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Neil Watt
on March 26, 2013Mark have a break and come back to china and take pole and then the race.
We and the world all knows who won in Malaysia.
We all know who is the better driver too – you’ve rattled him by your brilliant start and race!
Respect!
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Carole
on March 26, 2013So hard to be a team player when others insist on playing a different game. You deserved the victory, Vettel didn’t. He just wants to re-write the history books and beat Schumacher’s record to be the best ever – he won’t succeed. Horner could have instructed Vettel to give the lead back to you but he let it go, so can understand your frustration that he is treated as No 1 driver. Red Bull have a problem on their hands. Hope you get it sorted to your satisfaction and ultimately ram a 2013 championship title up his a***!
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Don
on March 26, 2013Mark!
It’s time to find a new F 1Team that respects you.
Too many things have happen to you at RED BULL. -
Clint Warner
on March 26, 2013It just goes to show that even if you are a 3 time world champion, it still doesn’t make you a true champion.
Shame on you Vettel. I am returning my merchandise as we speak.
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John M
on March 26, 2013A leopard does not change its spots – when the opportunity arose Vettel stays true to his form of the past. The problem is not only Vettel but the team in implicitly condoning his actions. Whilst he has “some explaining to do”, I would be surprised if any meaningful sanction is made for disobeying team orders. Time will tell. As for Mark, he is fighting with one arm tied behind his back. How can he win when he and his “teammate” are asked to preserve their cars and one follows instruction whilst the other disobeys and takes advantage of it?! It’s Red Bullshit if you ask me.
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Mark
on March 26, 2013Well done mark,that was a brilliant drive from yourself, and well done for not hitting him one. Remember he is only a team player when it suits him.
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vettel isthechamp
on March 26, 2013Vettel made just one mistake and that is apoligizing for doing something which is his profession. If team orders decide over the winner then formula one is supposed to disappear very soon.
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Lawrence Friesen
on March 26, 2013Mark,EVERYONE knows YOU won that race. I don’t blame you for being mad. Don’t quit. Don’t bend. I have seen your brilliant career from the start. You deserve to be with a championship team. If Red Bull doesn’t fix this , go somewhere else. DO NOT QUIT formula one! Have a good R&R. There are many of us who stand behind you 100%. Remember that. You helped build RED BULL Racing. They OWE YOU!!!! All the best from Canada!
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James
on March 26, 2013Webber don’t obey team orders in Silverstone nore did he in Brazil last year. Infact Webber hindered Vettels position on that race. World Championsnrace for the win and every point counts. Team orders should be banned, and those who obey them will never be a world champion driver.
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it's obvious
on March 26, 2013Seb’s attitude was obvious long before the last pit stop. Mid race when he told the team to “get him out of the way” shows that he has no respect for you or the team. He expects everyone to get out of his way and give him a clear path to victory. You cannot work with someone who has no respect for others and cannot be trusted on his word.
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Les Sinclair
on March 26, 2013Mark, you are a true sportsman, a team player and deserve much better support from Red Bull. For the first time ever I have sent an e-mail to Red Bull. Here’s a short extract
“I’m also a Red Bull fan, an Adrian Newey fan and, after this weekend, a Mark Webber fan. You will notice that I have omitted the “Wunderkind” Sebastian Vettel. After his conduct this weekend he has proved that he is not a sportsman or a team player – just a selfish and arrogant individual.
This weekend Vettel may have gained an 7 extra points, but he lost the respect of true race fans, disgraced the sport of motor racing and undermined the concept of team management. He has tried every way he can to gain an advantage over his team mate, both fairly and unfairly, but ignoring team orders and laughing in the face of Christian Horner is the last straw. It shows that he has no respect for his team mate, his team management or the fundamental rules of fair play and sportsmanship.”No matter how many races he wins Vettel will always be known as the driver you couldn’t trust to be a team player. Good luck for the rest of the season. I hope you get better support from your team.
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john
on March 26, 2013You don’t have to be a total a***hole to be an F1 champion. eg.the professor, alonso, raikkinen. Senna, Schui and now Vettel, all total a***holes, however very successful. This is your year Mark, just do it; be a total a***hole for 1 year only, they will all forget. Best of luck. win win win win.
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Raymond
on March 26, 2013Mark, you are a gentleman and a real man, Vettel is a child with immense driving skills. Your talent is the easily equal of his. His personality will never match yours. Sure he regrets what “happened” he’s in denial. He knows nobody likes him or will ever respect him. Go and beat him and stay forever the fine human being you clearly are.
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justin
on March 26, 2013I’m german decent but so ashamed in that fact now thanks mentality’s win at all cost screw everyone elsmentality’s. It reminds me of another shameful person from the region back in the 30’s 40’s. Vettel the new Hitler?
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Jack
on March 26, 2013Will love to see Mark race against Seb in a different team. and may god have mercy on you, ya spoiled little shit.
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it's obvious
on March 26, 2013The worldwide condemnation of Seb’s actions, even from his own countrymen, has damaged the reputation of RBR and the image of Red Bull. RBR, Christian Horner, Dietrich Mateschitz and Helmut Marko need to take decisive action to try to repair the damage to their image. Seb must be disciplined for RBR to gain any credibility back, and try to rebuild the damaged image of Red Bull and Formula 1. Words are not enough. Mark did the right thing, no matter how tough it is right now. The world motorsport community supports you.
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kerry
on March 26, 2013I noticed a comment from Mark’s dad that it would take a long time for Seb to earn Marks trust again.
That’s a big mistake! He’s proven time and again that he’s not to be trusted. It’s completely irrelevant to him who or what he’ll place at risk in any situation, as long as he thinks there’s a net benefit to him.
To place any trust in him is to give him an opportunity to abuse it.If you assume he’s out to give you the shaft and react accordingly, you’ll be right about 100% of the time.
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Clinton Holloway
on March 26, 2013I love it how vettel was telling the team that mark was too slow and then he was 6 tenths slower on that lap…! mark was controlling the race and the little p***k couldnt hack it… at least its satisfying knowing you started from 5th, owned seb in strategy, were faster on the inters and he could only win by sly and unauthorised driving… mark your a hero…. horner grow a pair of [site manager edit] balls and punish vettel…like a race suspension… to send the msg… how many times has mark held the gap when asked…. unbelievable…! hes like a child that will always play up because he knows theres no consequence for being a little [site manager edit]!
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Clinton Holloway
on March 26, 2013oh… and love the comment by ‘webber fan’… spot on mate
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Paul
on March 26, 2013Mark, have you considered a Prost:Senna style interface 😉
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Elaine
on March 26, 2013Mark, I was introduced to F1 about 10 years ago via my partner who has always rated you as one of the best overall drivers in the field. He is an excellent judge of character as well and has always declared you a highly honourable man, a quality he also exudes. This honourable quality was never demonstrated more highly than on Sunday. YOU thought of the TEAM, not yourself. There are calls for revenge, but Mark, always be true to who you really are – a true gentleman. Being true to all the values your family obviously instilled in you whilst growing up will make your parents more proud than winning any race. Your restraint and poise on the podium on Sunday has won you more fans around the world than you can ever imagine. I’ve no doubt, they will be with me willing you over the line in first place in China in three weeks time
You’re a top bloke mate, don’t ever lose that Aussie Grit.
PS. My partner calls Vettel ‘Slapped Arse Face’ and after seeing him on the podium on Sunday, I’m inclined to agree!
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Malou
on March 26, 2013One does not become a true and real champion simply because he wins every race. Maybe he has the fastest car and all the toys any spoiled brat feels entitled to. But without honor and fair play, all he takes home is a hollow victory. Before Sepang, I had given Vettel the benefit of the doubt. But after Sepang and what he did to you, all doubt have been removed. Clearly, Vettel sucks!
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Malou
on March 26, 2013And for you Mark, I wish you all the best, whatever happens, wherever your decisions take you. There will always be justice and for the long-suffering, there will be good rewards. May your hard work bear fruit. Very soon. Be encouraged, stay strong, Aussie Grit. Your fans are with you.
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Dave H
on March 26, 2013We saw (or heard) two Teams & two sets of orders given out at this race.
In Mercedes, Clear instructions to hold station. Both drivers followed team orders & a strong Team Principal who ensured both drivers followed the letter to the book.
In RBR, the same instructions and a weak team Principal who allowed a team member to disregard team orders.As with the others, I’m 100% behind you on this. You out classed your team mate & the win was deservedly yours.
Whilst we, the viewing public, don’t like having to watch cars stay in station as we want to see racing, true fans understand the need for this & accept this as part and parcel of F1.
SV will no doubt get away with disregarding team orders. CH needs to grow a set and stamp his authority on this.
Will this all be forgotten about in a few weeks? Not Bloody likely. Maybe in years gone by but not in todays well connected world.
Enjoy your 3 week break & looking forward to China to see what fun and games that race brings.
Peace out 😉
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Oliver
on March 26, 2013“Four or five laps to go, they started to chat to me about holding my position. I wanted the points but I also wanted to get some more points as well.
“I just wanted to race to the end and I’m sure if it had been the other way round it would have been like that as well.”
Defending drivers’ champion Vettel, 24, said he understood why the team asked them not to race each other but conceded that he had enjoyed the battle.
“I try to stay ahead, nothing wrong with that,” he said.
“If you have the cars quite isolated in second and third, with the first guy away and the fourth guy pretty far away, from the team’s point of view there is no point racing and doing something stupid.
“The difference between second and third is not massive but we naturally try to race. I tried to hold position. I was struggling, Mark was faster and then there was the chequered flag.”
Vettel added that he thought the situation had been blown wildly out of proportion.
“To me at this stage it is quite amusing,” he said.
“If it was the other way around, there is no point – of course I would like to overtake Mark at that stage, so no point trying to do something stupid. I don’t see why there is such a fuss.”
Good Job, keep it up. This time it was the other way around but none of you guys should give up any race. Better luck next time, I hope things will get better.
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Harald Steiniger
on March 26, 2013Just saw my comment removed– TO CLOSE TO THE TRUTH.– coward
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Mark Webber Site Manager
on March 26, 2013Harald – I think you have come to the wrong place: this is Mark’s personal website for his fans, not a general F1 discussion board or a platform for anti-Mark slandering. We are happy to encourage constructive debate, but comments that are rude, hostile or deliberately written with the sole aim to cause offence to Mark’s fans will not be approved.
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Jimmy
on March 26, 2013Why didn’t you smack Seb in the chops, that’s how we sort things out. There wasn’t one driver on that podium that was happy, a great tragedy for formula 1. Next time Mark, smash him in the nose, it’ll bleed for a while!
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Eugene
on March 26, 2013Mark, a lot has been said for and against what Vettel did. Most people with a proper understanding for the need for team orders will no doubt share the view that Vettel was in the wrong. Apart from blatantly disobeying team orders, he used an unfair situation to win. Your engine was “turned down” and he used this opportunity to take advantage and win. How can this be seen as a true racing spirit… He is good, but unless he grows up, he will not in my book go down as one of the greats. His statistics may paint that sort of picture, but humans are more than statistics. How we carry ourselves in failure and success are what really set people apart. On this level, your image has remained untainted. You have every right to be livid, but instead of stooping down to a childish emotional outburst and uttering foul language, you asserted yourself with dignity. Although it may be difficult, hang in there and rather have the saga strengthen you to go for it for at least the rest of the season. As a fan of yours, I would not want to see you pack up and leave. Also, try not to take too much personal baggage out of your precarious position within the team. If you were not there, the same would have happened to many other top drivers. Lastly, Vettel’s statistics look good, even those with regard to having luck, which is as much part of racing as raw skill, but you have proven time and again that you are just as quick, oftentimes faster, and less prone to succumb to pressure on the track. So, do not allow what you have no control over to taint your self-worth.
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psycho budgie
on March 27, 2013Just look at the support mate, heaps of it, all fueled by a deep respect for you and your ability. Your a true champion, keep fighting mate. 😀
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Andries Putter
on March 27, 2013Mark you have one of the most ruthless racers (apart from Schumacher) as your team mate. This means you race till the chequered flag, else this guy wil always be able to pull a fast one and claim glory.
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Mike
on March 27, 2013now you guys removed my coments two times .
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Mark Webber Site Manager
on March 27, 2013Mike – I think you’ll find your original comment was approved and replied to, your second comment complaining about your first comment being ‘removed’ was not approved, for obvious reasons.
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Alan Paterson
on March 27, 2013Mark, Maaate, as I said on your FB page, gloves are off.. For real, got nothing to lose.. Next chance you get, slam on the brakes and break his nose, in the car or in the pitlane.. simple.. SWEEET AS..
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Dave
on March 27, 2013First off, Mark Webber is a true sporting gent… how he didn’t slap Vettel in the chops at the end of the race is a mystery to me… So Vettel doesn’t give a sh*t about what his employer has asked him to do, fair enough… but don’t when asked, say you’re sorry, you don’t know the meaning of the word !boo hoo, I won’t sleep tonight… my arse you won’t ! as for that p*ssy Chistian “puppet” Horner, he should have told Vettel to let Mark past ! that lack of request just proves that Redbullsh*t & F1 is turning into a charade… if my employer told me not to do something and I ignored them I would get the sack… and i’m not paid millions of pounds either…!!! at least Mr Webber has his integrity in tact…! now go kick some German ass…!
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JohnnyricoMC
on March 27, 2013Mark did a good race, Vettel was out of line for disobeying team orders. You’ve really got to screw things up to get Mark angry and Vettel did just that. Seb is definitely one of the more selfish of F1 world champions.
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Oracle Night
on March 27, 2013You’re the class act in that team. Vettel is a good – not a great – driver (as Hamilton and Alonso recognised).Respect for dealing with it the way you have!
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Andrew Dowd
on March 27, 2013Mark, I believe the best course of action now is to shelve this, get out there and win this damn championship, give it everything you have and more, make it happen, focus, believe and achieve your dream.
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Iain
on March 27, 2013Harald. I know English is most likely not your first language but please use correct grammar/spelling if posting in English. It’s TOO close to the truth. I also agree that it’s Mark’s site and we are not interested in nasty comments.
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Yaz
on March 27, 2013Mark
You are a very talented and experienced driver, I have all the respect to you and you are the one that I support (now that Shumi is out ), I wish you all the best,, you are bigger than these things and may your future results speak for you. To me you are one of the greatest, you are wise, mature and a true racer, I also like your – don’t give a shit – personality
The kid is protected, we all know that, this is not the first incident that the team supports him over you or disregard his childish behavior towards you. The sad thing is,,,, If it was you who disobeyed the team orders, You would not even made it to the podium, You might have received a radio message saying: “Mark, Please park at the parking lot and take the first taxi to the airport” lol -
diana
on March 27, 2013Mark, you are a champion and Vettel is a fake and show-off. Please continue racing, i saw you in Melbourne you are great hero of mine
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George
on March 27, 2013Hey Mark, mate I’ve only just recovered to be able to congratulate you on a great drive from start to finish. It’s a team sport and Seb has to wake up and listen to the team. Mate you now have the upper hand. He mentally can’t easily recover from he fact that he fails to think.
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Chris O'Toole
on March 27, 2013was astonished by Vettel’s behaviour, but, sadly, not surprised. When you ego is as large as his, which I understand is required to be a world champion, apparently, he will continue to do whatever it is he pleases.
I also think that the management at RBR, i.e., Christian Horner, lacks kahunas. If the team absolutely wanted Vettel to hold position, then why didn’t they make him let Webber pass him? They had 10 laps for it to happen and it didn’t.
I think Horner is the logistics guy at RBR, team manager, if you like, not the man that makes the key decisions. The decision maker, power broker, is clearly Helmut Marko, put there by Mateschitz.
When you have a guy like Helmut Marko running the show, who clearly loves Vettel from his days as a member of the Red Bull Junior Team (which by the way is RSM Marko team renamed in about 2004 and sponsored by Red Bull) what can you expect.
His position on who he favours is clearly obvious to all. It was Marko that publicly said the accident between Vettel and Webber at Turkey in 2010 was Webber’s fault. And I am pretty sure that is was Marko that made Craig Lowndes life a misery when he raced in his team in formula 3000 in 1997. Now admittedly Craig didn’t do so well, and he was up against a more favourable team mate in Juan Pablo-Montoya, but when you have a team principal that refuses to talk to one of his drivers in English, what must that do for morale.
Anyway Mark, chin up. I hope you get to beat the spoiled little brat fair and square, on the track, but with the way RBR do things, I don’t like your chances. -
GJ
on March 27, 2013What’s that DR Marko, speak up I can’t hear you!!!!
Now go on win the title Mark, you can do it! -
david
on March 27, 2013Mark there is nothing left to lose, you need to race for yourself and your fans it’s either now or never be the champion we know you are.
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Keith Darley
on March 28, 2013To Mr Mark Webber,
I am a 35 year old Australian in Sydney that has watched your career since well it started. I watched as you missed your first F1 championship by 1 win in which it could be argued that earlier in the year
when Vettel took you out that was the reason. But you know over the years we could also argue the mechanical failures and pit stops and even car computers.
But we don’t, Mr Webber you are cast from the same mould as every Australian, an ANZAC an Aussie feared by many world wide for beating the odds and never giving up.Today we no longer have ANZAC’s fighting wars at gallipoli that we can teach our kids to look up to for inspiration and the never say die attitude, we have you.
Mark you were at this team before and at it again first before the Vettels you always chose teams that struggled for the challenge and this year, well this is your year to give us fathers a hero
to tell our kids about, give us a hero that we can use as example of a person that never gives up. An Aussie term we invented at ANZAC Cove some 70 years ago “Shit Happens” but we never finish that saying
with “Give Up” So you are currently the number 2 driver in the world and you have been for 4 years now, that aint such a bad achievment and that only means you are a second off being number 1.Stay with the team show you never give up, take the fight to young Vettel and show Mr Marko why ANZACS were the most feared, admired and loved soldiers in the whole world.
Mark I run a business that has gone broke three times, but I still run it and now in my fourth attempt I am winning. Show the world you are a man of value, get rid of the negativity you have a car
that is as good as his but you have many many more years of experience as a driver, you calls Mr Prost as one of your close friends then learn from him to keep fighting even if there is a Senna in the team.Mark I would love and 20 million Australians would love to see you race this year and next year and for Red Bull, Yes it is a personal decision but mate it does not matter if Mr Marko supports you 20 million Aussies
support you! Kick this young bum and show the world that they should be envious of the Aussie ANZAC spirit!God Bless and Good Luck
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Jill and Brian
on March 28, 2013To Keith Darley
Well said on behalf of not only Australians but Mark supporters across the globe. You’ve managed to bring a tear to my eyes. Well said mate. -
Richard
on March 29, 2013Hi Mark,
Firstly, a brilliant start and great drive.
I for one who has followed you when you started your racing career and remember you are a champion in the eyes of the many fans who watch F1.
You are by far one of the most respected drivers on the 2013 grid.
What Vettel did this past weekend was arrogant, disgraceful, unsportsmanlike and shows he is not a team player and prepared to thumb his nose at the team.
I can remember the many races you have had to follow team orders and stay behind Vettel. He seems to have a short memory. As the saying goes what goes around comes around.
I sheet the blame fair and squarely at the feet of RBR management, but you guessed it they do not have the balls to to do anything about it.
The sad thing is that the younger generation have little respect for the mature age person, who they can learn so much from from. It is down to attitude.
You have handled yourself in a very professional manner and that is why you have much respect around the world.
Mark, let that Aussie grit and determination shine through, this is your year to win the WC for 2013.
All the very best for the next race and for the rest of the season.
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Ashley
on March 29, 2013Great drive Mark, total shame you followed what the team asked of you and turned your engine down allowing Seb to ignore team orders and run away stealing your victory. I hope this spurs you on to greater things. What’s Seb going to do next season when he has to put up with maybe Daniel kicking his ass every week, sook and leave the team? Ask Helmut to put the clamps on Daniel. Yes, Vettel is triple world champ and has everything that comes with that but his infamy will be long remembered. I still remember Japan in the rain when Vettel driving for Toro Rosso took Mark out….
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TONY
on March 29, 2013I am 75 and have followed F1 since 1954 but I have never been so angry when the upstart kid disobeyed team ordes and cost you a win.
However be patient Mark he will get his you can bank on it
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Glenn
on March 29, 2013The only way Seb can make this right is to concede a win in a future race, as good sportsman and of his own free will. Great drive Mark. You were the winner of the day.
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Neil
on March 29, 2013Well done Mark for your composure, as a ex racer I understand what happens in the heat of racing, the buzz of competition and I know Seb would have felt like a cock after things settled down. We and he would know that he would not be as fast without your input to the team.
Keep up the good work, yes you beat me in Dubbo years ago. -
Christian
on March 29, 2013Mark, I too have followed your career since the Yellow Pages days and have never once thought you weren’t capable of being an F1 champion. We are all aware of the tough team environment you work in and that SV is the golden child, but you helped build that team into the team it is well before SV came along. The team should show you more respect and show faith in your great ability.
I’ll finish by saying that the remainder of this season will be the closest thing we’ve seen to the Senna/Prost battles! You have the mental strength to beat this guy and judging by the look in your eye and the way you’re driving this year…..I think this has to be your year!
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Drew
on March 29, 2013I just read that Christian Horner has been quoted as saying
“….. He [Vettel] is a race driver, a fiercely competitive individual,’ said Horner of his misbehaving champion. ‘You don’t win 27 grands prix and three world championships without being a very driven individual….”
So does that mean that Horner respects a selfishly competitive approach to racing as opposed to the team approach.
Mark too could have had a competitive approach to Vettel’s actions. Mark could have raced Vettel to the end and put at risk the one / two win, with two likely outcomes being an accident or inability to finish the race due to fuel or tyre wear.
Mark instead chose to safe guard the team’s success ahead of his own.
If I were the major sponsor I would be looking at ‘how’ the team I aligned myself with won a championship, as a reflection of the brand I was promoting.
It is my opinion that Christian Horner’s comments, and the way he and management has handled the situation, reflects poorly on the Red Bull Brand.
As an Australian Hotel owner, I think it is time for a move from selling Red Bull to selling Mother.
Good luck to you Mark for the rest of the year and for your championship aspirations. Unlike management, I hope the team supports you over Vettel, in the same way that you supported your team and their efforts ahead of your personal championship aspirations.
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Dina A.
on March 30, 2013CONGRATS MARK! Great start, great drive, great performance on the podium! Thanks for being the classiest driver, the greatest sportsman and a true gentleman on and off the track! That‘s why millions of fans all over the world support YOU! ‘Finger-boy‘ will never be the (sports)man you are – NEVER!
Sunday you were the true winner on all levels in everyones eyes. You won a few thousands more fans and lot, lot, lot of people finally realized what kind of person the other guy really is… and they could see right through the RBR political garbage…
Absolutely disgusted with finger‘s behaviour (..actually I never liked/supported him..). No excuses can justify his actions and I don‘t believe his ‘cheap’ apology!
What about the “..get him out of the way..” ????? message? Demanding team orders when things don’t go his way and ignoring them later when it’s in his favour !? He just ignored a team order and a pre-race agreement/code ‘multi 21’…3 WDC‘s plus those 7 extra points on Sunday, but NO RESPECT, NO HONOUR, NO PRIDE, NO DIGNITY, NO TEAM SPIRIT..
On lap 45 it was a fight between a turned down engine and a car on harder rubber VS a disgraceful finger on medium rubber.. He robbed this win and the 25 points! The most disappointing and frustrating thing is, there will be no further consequences for him!
SO PROUD OF YOU MARK !!!! YOU CAME OUT OF THIS LOOKING LIKE THE TRUE CHAMPION THAT YOU REALLY, REALLY ARE !!! HOPE YOU’LL RELAX AND ENJOY THE SURFBOARD, THE WAVES, THE SUN AND THE WORK ON THE SIMULATOR..
KEEP GOING WHAT YOU DO BEST !! TAKE CARE CHAMP !! ROLL ON CHINA !!
Support you all the way..
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stuarth44
on March 30, 2013I am a huge fan
For many reasons
MK,s grit,honesty, his all round decency
His place at the top amongst his peers
BUT I would rather see him pull out alive, than lose his life in what is becoming a dirty little war
When you have the garage cheering , as they did when Grosjean put him out, then you know that you cannot win. Does not matter that your heart is huge, you are up against powerful forces.
I know that you do not read this stuff. But somebody close to you may
If you pulled out and that does not mean Quit, then the world will understand why
Only one goal has alluded you. Is it worth dying for? or being maimed for?
I have two sons, I wish they have 1% of what you have
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Nevin
on March 31, 2013Mark, for many years I have admired what a REAL sportsman and gentleman you; and, you proved it in Sepang!! Well done. IF RBR boss Horner has any fibre (doubtful) then he should declare you the winner suspend that Austrian brat’s result and from the next few GPs, for sure the brat needs to be taught a lesson as to what are the TRUE values in life. And Ecclestone should likewise show his guts by declaring you the winner….he [Ecclestone] must remember the paying public keeps him very rich and the paying public can, in turn, make him bankrupt. Boycott GPs, all Red Bull products too!!
Mark, I love your great country and can’t wait to visit it again; besides I always wanted a Holden Monaro (not sold in Europe). I know a bit about motor sport have been a club Chairman. Keep up the good work with your true Aussie grit. -
ron
on April 1, 2013hey mark keep up the good work.dont worry about your pathetic team mate your a true aussie and honest champion.
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Gordon Pilcher
on April 3, 2013Hey mark I’m not an Aussie but one of them bloody annoying Kiwis, listen mate we’re all ANZAC’s and how do we fight best? You’re going have to have to learn to fight fire with fire when the crouts bombed the crap out of London remember what our guys did to Dresden they gave them a taste of their of their own and more. I’ve followed F1 for years than I care to remember my first GP was in 1961 at Ardmore in Auckland the guys that make it are guys who have a burning desire to win. Don’t do a Deny Hulme by trying to win world title and not win a race the point system these days allow you to do that. You are going to have to go out the each and every race seeing Vettel as your greatest threat. True Aussie grit says to hell with it I’ll attack him at every opportunity can you imagine an all blacks verses wallabies game where the coach says to one team or the other cruise it’s never going to happen. Over the years I’ve played enough sport to know that you’re ultimately there to take the top prize. By you being more aggressive the team benefits they want the points. The major problem I see with Vettel is nobody ever forces him into making a mistake and leaves him stranded in the tyre bundles. If this is what it takes then for you to move up to that next level you may have to play the game his way. Stop being Mr. Nice Guy be the winner and another tip during Qually sit slightly off the back him as the clock winds down then you get the best run, that’s what he’s been doing over the last couple of years and the best thing to put yourself in the prime position niggle away by getting under his skin, we all know he has a short fuse.
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Tony from Canada
on April 3, 2013Hey Mark, pulling hard for you in Canada! Hard to fight against your own team, it’s obvious who gets the support but you are a class act and will always be remembered that way. In future Vettel will always have the question mark beside him as to how much of the little shit’s success was him and how much was the team; but people will always say “that Webber, now that’s a man.” Always remember that. I’m biased, but the whole world knows Gilles Villeneuve was the best ever, and he gave up a championship under team orders and was screwed by them as well. He’s a legend and never won the championship. You will be too. Well you might win the championship but you’ll be a legend as a man of his word.
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JamesG
on April 4, 2013Just watched the opening round of the FIA GT Series. Those boys race hard, they race each other and it’s very challenging. You have the runs in LeMans cars – and it seems that might be something you are considering with Porsche for 2014 – but what about the FIA GT series? Yes there is anothe “Seb” there but Loeb does not seem to be anything like Vettel……..
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Michael C - USA
on April 6, 2013Mark keep your focus on the podium and points. I know you have it in you to finish number #1. Your main competition is going to make mistakes like the last race. So keep your head up!
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Gregg
on April 6, 2013David, you make me laugh man, very funny! Attending Chinese Gp to cheer Mark, first F1 my wife have attended live after following Mark for 10 years
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Rod Corkin
on April 6, 2013Vettel saved the Malaysia race from becoming a mockery – the top four cars would have been holding station for the last ten laps or more of the race!!
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wayne
on April 8, 2013have good race mate you are a great ambassador for our great country gentleman to boot
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Alex Monaghan
on April 9, 2013Mark,good luck for China no more “shake and bake” with Seb it’s time to remember “if you ain’t first, you’re last!” Good luck from your followers back at Mentmore. Alex
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Hiten
on April 10, 2013If I were in place of Mark I would have asked CH as why should Seb turn his engine down if his tyre, fuel level and engine are better than mine. Seb was on different tyre strategy than I was!!! If my fuel level and tyres are not upto the speed so why should Seb do 13 procession laps behind me??? And CH it is too early for team orders!
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emily
on April 10, 2013hey ROD CORKIN…. your an invalid, I suppose you are one of these people who see results, read the articles and make assumnptions…. if you actually watched the race you would have seen the brilliant battles fought by the top four drivers throughout the race… webber was told to bring it home after the last pitstop… thats all… if you call the first 44 laps a mockery, what type of racing are YOU capable of…? you must be a speed demon, a hero, the fastest driver ever… or just another tool…!
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Mark
on April 10, 2013Hope the waves were good for you……the tide will turn for you shortly mate.Just get under Vettel’s skin…..it seems easy to do….you’ve done it many times before.Good luck mate you are a true sportsman.
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it's obvious
on April 11, 2013Hey Mark, amazing how the truth comes out. Not sorry for winning?? Arrogant twerp. Race hard and give no favours. Never again. It’s all or nothing now. Amazing how fragile those wings can be and how wide you can make a car.
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Hunty
on April 11, 2013Ignore the orders mate Vettel’s a spoilt child. Ram him off the track it worked for Senna and Schumacher.
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Coolavanny
on September 27, 2013Surely F1 can see that sebatian vetell may be very good at driving But he sadly proved with Mark Webber he is not a sportsman. its easy to be sorry when you have changed the result to suit yourself F1 is full of Sportspeople Vettel needs to find a way of showing that he is like that, At present I do not believe he will change people mind unless perhaps a Public apology to Mark Webber
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As a starter, a decent PR campaign wouldn’t go amiss!
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