Mark Webber to leave F1

[tez162003]

I think its a real shame, he never really got a chance at Red Bull because of Vettel, It's basically this generations Barrichello and Schumacher.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/23074108

[AliveBoy]

What people always seem to forget, is that last year he was ahead of Vettel in the points for over half of the season!

 

He's a great driver and it's just a shame that he is going to Porsche!

[Ekona]

Best news ever! Webber & Porsche at LM24, it's going to be amazing.

[AliveBoy]

Best news ever! Webber & Porsche at LM24, it's going to be amazing.

 

Hopefully he has some better luck! His 2 excursions at LM24 haven't been too fruitful. He deserves to win something big.

[Ebized]

Unsurprising really, shame he is leaving but understandable that he wants to prove his worth and with Porsche that should be a good option

[Mrs Buster]

The time is right - he will only ever be second at Red Bull. He is beginning to get petulant (although its with good reason at times).

 

So - who will replace him -Raikkenon (sp) is fav but I would love to see them give it to Di Resta

[spursmaddave]

I'm sure it has nothing to do with team orders

[Ekona]

I want to see the other smiling Aussie there, Daniel Ricciardo. He's deserving of a place, and I'd love to see him in a top-quality car.

[AJRFulton]

When the team blamed Webber for the coming together with Vettel in Turkey 2010 (something I can't see for the life of me as being anything other than Vettels fault as he appeared to swerve into Webber), you knew that despite being in the lead in the championship at the time, he was never the blue eyed boy.

Edited June 27, 2013 by Badgeronimous

[Ceejay29]

Mark is a genuine chap and one of the true gents of formula 1, he has a large fan base because of this and many younger drivers look up to him. I think it is perfect timing for Mark, he will be 37 be time the next season starts and needs to consider his future within motorsport. His contract terminates at the end of this season and an amazing opportunity to race endurance with Porsche has presented itself. IMO it is a no brainer, I think that he has become frustrated with F1, especially some of the decisions made by Redbull and the tension that is without doubt present behind the scenes. Additionally the rule changes for next season may not inspire him to continue with the sport, many of us have questioned this season and I am concerned about the future of the sport.

 

It is a shame but the right move for him, he usually drives well around Silverstone and I hope he has a good result this weekend (maybe second behind an F138 )

Edited June 27, 2013 by Ceejay29

[BulletMagnet]

I'm sure it has nothing to do with team orders

Multi 21....MULTI 21!!!!

[JetSet]

Not at all surprised, he was seen having a seat fitting in Stuttgart back in April but it's a shame to lose him from F1 as I think he had 2 or 3 more years left at the top. His replacement, hmm, not Kimi , more likely one of the Torro Rosso drivers.

 

 

Pete

[Stutopia]

Good luck to him, always seemed a decent bloke in interviews and the like. I just hope he seizes this fine opportunity with both hands and uses it to punch Vettel in the face live on TV. The smug tw@.

[M13KYF]

Best news ever! Webber & Porsche at LM24, it's going to be amazing.

 

+1

 

I think its a great move for webber

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

Shame , great bloke!