Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
By Ian Lockwood
June 7 2010
Red Bull Racing is pleased to announce that Mark Webber’s contract has been extended, meaning the Australian will continue to drive for the team in 2011.
As Sebastian Vettel is already contracted to the team for next year, this announcement confirms Red Bull Racing's 2011 driver line-up.
Mark Webber:
"It was an easy decision to remain with Red Bull Racing. We began talking very early this year and were in a position to sign by the Barcelona Grand Prix. The decision to extend for a further year was a mutual one; it's widely know that I'm not interested in hanging around in Formula One just for the sake of it and at this stage of my career, I'm happy to take one year at a time. I continue to feel very comfortable here - I have a fantastic relationship with the whole team and the factory at Milton Keynes feels like home. It's been incredible to be part of the team as it's moved forward from a mid-field competitor to one that is challenging for the Championship. I hope we experience more success together in the future and achieve our ultimate goal of winning the World Championship."
Christian Horner:
"The decision to retain Mark was very straightforward. He is an important member of our team and is currently in the best form of his career, as the current leader of the Drivers' Championship. The team is extremely happy that the driver pairing of Mark and Sebastian will remain unchanged for a third season in 2011."
Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
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Date: 07/06/2010 10:42
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: growler (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 10:46
Great news. Webber clearly happy with the team & vice versa. Great to have continuity for another year.
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: jessejames (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 10:47
Good news for both Webber and Red Bull F1.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: LoudHoward (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 10:53
Good to know he'll be able to defend his...ummm...okay I'm not going to say it 
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: K1 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 10:56
apparently mark webber signed his renewal in barcelona. it would be interesting to speculate what would've happened if we were to fast forward to last sunday?
the fact remains that he will be there in '11 and hopefully pushing the limits for another season. it is really great news, but please break the news gently to vettel. hahaa
the fact remains that he will be there in '11 and hopefully pushing the limits for another season. it is really great news, but please break the news gently to vettel. hahaa
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Whitey*~@ (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 11:01
Great news...good stuff.
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Jock 2009 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 11:07
Damn it! I was hoping he'd sign with Ferrari so all the Webber fanboys would @#$%& off from this forum....oh wait....that's me!
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: SydneyF1Fan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 11:10
Great news, except, perhaps, for growler and Alison having to put up with all those Webber fanboys for another year!!
It would be pretty quiet around here without us, though!
It would be pretty quiet around here without us, though!
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: SydneyF1Fan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 11:12
Ha! Ha! Just saw your post after I posted, Jock!
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Jock 2009 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 11:19
...on Earth, as it is in Queensland
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Alison G S (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 13:41
Fantastic news.
(goes to lie down in darkened room)
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: FormulaFan (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 18:18
Damn! RBR's got great young drivers! Why not just use them...
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Leonidas84 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 18:57
hahaha. maybe next year FormulaFan, don't give up hope.
Great news. GO Mark
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Great news. GO Mark
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: hmmm_ok (IP Logged)
Date: 07/06/2010 23:36
Good news that Webber will still be in F1.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: Gunk (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 00:09
That Press Release is back to front. It should read:
Quote:RBR Sign With Webber For 2011
Mark Webber is pleased to announce that he has extended RBR's contract with him.
RBR said:
Everyone knows we are not hanging around in F1 simply waiting for Kimi to make his mind up. The decision to accept Mark's offer was a mutual one, bearing in mind we had no real alternative.
Mark Webber said:
The decision to retain RBR was very straightforward. RBR is an important source of my income and I didn't really fancy getting shafted by a bunch of Italians. Plus the fact that the Ferrari is a sh&^box right now.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: ck11 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 00:51
I think it is a bad decision by webber to stay on. The guy was blamed and crucified by the entire management at redbull, and they didnt even bother to hide their bias towards vettel, yet webber stays on.
I mean money is important, but not when he has already earnt a decent salary and there are other options available, even if not as lucrative as redbull. Far rather he drive a car to the limit in midfield than play second fiddle to vettel and his management.
I mean money is important, but not when he has already earnt a decent salary and there are other options available, even if not as lucrative as redbull. Far rather he drive a car to the limit in midfield than play second fiddle to vettel and his management.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: phatjack (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 01:51
What other option does Mark have?
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: WebHead (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 03:25
Mark's a big boy. Made the right decision. Likes the work environment, majority of the team (not everyone is Austrian) is behind him, etc
Glad an Aussie is on the grid for another year. Plus gives me one more chance to see him live.
Glad an Aussie is on the grid for another year. Plus gives me one more chance to see him live.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: K1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 05:40
this deal was done after/during barcelona.it's old news really and the turkey disaster had no bearing on what webber did or didn't do re his contract
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: LoudHoward (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 07:46
Quote:K1
this deal was done after/during barcelona.it's old news really and the turkey disaster had no bearing on what webber did or didn't do re his contract
It's not old news since it was only just released.
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Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: K1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 12:51
it is old news for webber and RBR. it is totally divorced from the previous hoo har re vettel etc. what i am saying is that his decision cannot be influenced by turkey as some people think it may have.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: WebHead (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 15:02
It may have ready in Barcelona, doesn't mean it was done and dusted... But it is now!
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: K1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/06/2010 22:58
i think that you will find that webber actually said 'we were in a position to sign at barcelona'.
Re: Webber Signs With Red Bull for 2011
Posted by: f1man (IP Logged)
Date: 09/06/2010 04:06
yeah was done at barca- are people this stupid another poor red bull pr stunt
lol the are seriously a big fat joke- go macca!
lol the are seriously a big fat joke- go macca!