Victory For Webber At Monaco GP
Mark Webber has jumped into the lead for this year’s Formula One world championship on the toughest track in the sport, Monaco. His latest victory is yet another notch in the belt of his back-to-back victories after his win in Spain and his third pole position of the season.
The city circuit through the millionaire’s playground is renowned for it’s punishment of even the slightest mistake but he was flawless. His performance was consistent from the first practice lap three days before until the chequered flag on race day. His Red Bull racer is seen as the sharpest tool in this years F1 box.
The relatively new racer was understandably thrilled, claiming “it was the best day of my life”. He said “I’ve dreamt of winning the Monaco Grand Prix since I was a boy and to do it from pole position was just awesome.” The youngster triumphed over his German teammate Sebastian Vettel, a strong contender and considered the new Schumacher.
His latest win puts him at the top of the leader board where he leads on victories, despite being equal in points with Vettel. F1 experts including Sir Frank Williams consider Webber a realistic potential for the title. “Mark has risen, there is no question. Mark is in top form,” said Williams, who provided the car for Webber’s first podium at Monaco in 2005.
Christian Horner, the Red Bull team boss says, “Mark has really found his stride. He has his mojo back and his confidence is high, he is relaxed, and when you are like that, the times come.” There is only one other Australian to win the Monaco Grand Prix and that was Sir Jack Brabham in 1959.
Despite claims Webber has left it too late to claim a victory against Vettel, he drove away from him on race day in an equal car. At parts of the race he had a 10 second lead but he was brought back to the pack after a series of safety car interventions for crashes. He had a scare towards the end of the race when tail enders Jarno Trulli and Karun Chandhok collided in front of him.
Webber’s career faced difficulty a few years ago when he faced a drink driving ban after a Sydney police officer believed him to be over the limit. He was later cleared of any drink driving offence but refused to comment publicly on the matter.
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