Category: Mark Webber

News and Features on F1’s Mark Webber

Red Bull still puzzled by gearbox failure

Red Bull Racing are still none the wiser as to the cause of their gearbox failure during the Singapore Grand Prix.

Mark Webber was forced to retire from the race after his gearbox tried to select two gears at the same time. Team principal Christian Horner initially stated that they thought the problem was possibly due to static caused by passing tram, however Singapore’s tram company have refuted the claims.

Webber helps friend in cycling crash

Mark Webber had a dramatic day on Tuesday after helping a friend who was hit by car. The F1 driver was cycling with his friends Lance Armstrong and AMD marketing boss Denton, when Denton was hit by a car head-on.

Can Red Bull deliver on their ambitious 2008 target?

Red Bull Racing have set their sights on the much coveted ‘best of the rest’ accolade in 2008. But the launch of the RB4 and its early testing performances suggest that the Milton Keynes based team still have a lot of work to do before Melbourne.

Webber’s plea to save Albert Park

Mark Webber has made a plea on behalf of his home Grand Prix to allow Melbourne’s Albert Park to continue to host the Australian Grand Prix. His comments come amid speculation that when the current contract runs out in 2010, the Grand Prix will be moved elsewhere in Australia.

Webber Warned After Speed Incident

Red Bull’s Mark Webber has been reprimanded for his collision with Scott Speed during Friday’s practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Uncomfortable Red Bull

Red BullAustralian Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has had an uncomfortable start to his time with team Red Bull. Since joining from Williams at the end of the 2006 season, Webber has been struggling to fit comfortably into the RB3 car during testing.

Webber fires more shots at Williams

Webber has fired more shots at his former team, Williams. Describing them as ‘Toyota’s ‘B’ team’, Webber derided Frank Williams’ deal with Toyota for what looks like semi-working engines. “There will be denials,” he explained to Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, “But there is a feeling and a perception that a B team is actually how it is now for them.”

Can Webber win in 2007?

Mark Webber has claimed had it not been for team boss Ron Dennis, he could have driven for McLaren F1 years ago. He claims that had the Mercedes factory had had the influence then as it does now over driver selection, he might have been able to make his debut with the team.

Webber wins charity endurance event

Congratulations to Mark Webber on winning his own charity event, the Mark Webber Challenge. Webber’s four-man team ‘Pure Tasmania’ won the event having spent six gruelling days hiking, kayaking and cycling their way to victory.

Webber criticises Williams

Mark Webber has criticised Williams over their refusal to listen to the drivers outside of the cockpit. After two poor years at Williams, Webber has revealed that Jaguar and Minardi both listened to his input.