On paper, Sebastian Vettel is the overwhelming favourite to seal his third consecutive drivers’ crown this weekend in Brazil. His 13-point lead over Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso means he can steer ...
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Ferrari ‘approached’ Webber for 2013 drive
Mark Webber has revealed Ferrari was interested in signing him for 2013. Ultimately, the Australian decided to stay at Red Bull, despite confirming suggestions the team’s driver manager Dr Helmut ...
Read More »Vettel reaches first ‘match point’ of 2012 title
Depending on who he spoke to after Sunday’s Abu Dhabi grand prix, Fernando Alonso insisted his glass was either “half full” or “completely full”. Whichever, the Spaniard’s public optimism and ...
Read More »Red Bull still counting on Webber’s team spirit
With Mark Webber a massive 73 points behind his teammate but so far refusing to play a subordinate role to Sebastian Vettel, the ‘team orders’ issue remains a pertinent one ...
Read More »Webber apologised after press conference snub
Mark Webber walked out of the official FIA press conference after Sunday’s Indian grand prix. The incident occurred at the tail end of the media formalities at the Buddh circuit, ...
Read More »Lauda makes a move to poach Newey – Marko
Niki Lauda has already made a move on Adrian Newey. Austrian great Lauda, having negotiated Mercedes’ new Concorde Agreement and wooed Lewis Hamilton to the German squad, has also joined ...
Read More »Webber confronted Grosjean after ‘nutcase’ jibe
Mark Webber has admitted to confronting Romain Grosjean after Sunday’s Japanese grand prix. The Australian was furious with the Lotus driver at Suzuka, describing the Frenchman as a “nutcase” after ...
Read More »Vettel’s fastest lap risks ‘unnecessary’ – Marko
Even on his dominant cruise to Suzuka victory, Sebastian Vettel managed to irk his Red Bull bosses. Late in the Japanese grand prix, with the race in the bag, the ...
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