Mark Webber: retires from F1 after '13, joining Porsche LMP1 next year

[Inferno251]

Can't forget his first race, when half a dozen cars crashed put on the first lap, and he was able to soldier on and finish 6th for Minardi. Best of luck to Mark in the future, and best of luck to Ricciardo as his successor

 

[mustafur]

Can't forget his first race, when half a dozen cars crashed put on the first lap, and he was able to soldier on and finish 6th for Minardi. Best of luck to Mark in the future, and best of luck to Ricciardo as his successor

It was 5th.

 

[Diehardracer]

So is Mark now (as of Nov 25) part of Porsche in the WEC?

 

[jimipitbull]

 

[Tom]

I'm really going to miss Mark from Formula 1, but seeing him in WEC next year is going to be very special.

 

[AnAL0G]

Something just looks wrong about Horner's head there.

 

[GTPorsche]

So is Mark now (as of Nov 25) part of Porsche in the WEC?

No, his F1 contract doesn't actually end until December 31st. Once the new year starts, then he's able to join the Porsche AG team.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Can't wait to see Mark and Porsche in the WEC next year. Hopefully I'll have enough money to go to Silverstone and Le Mans.

 

[IforceV8]

So is Mark now (as of Nov 25) part of Porsche in the WEC?

Yes.http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/11/21/mark-webber-join-porsche-monday/

 

[Metalsun]

Now that I see this image again, and sorry for going off-topic on this, but isn't the sponsoring and entry # incorrect on that TS020?

I thought the #2 TS020 driven by Mcnish had the "Venture Safenet" sponsoring on the front, while the #3 driven by Katayama had the "ESSO Ultron" sponsoring on the front.

I could be wrong though.

Bram Turismo, your right, thanks for catching the error. I got "carried away" with my reference photos and missed that. I used the #3 car as reference for #2. I do historical edits and try to be as accurate as possible, so, I will definitely correct this ASAP. I will edit in the correct sponsor "Venture Safenet". Thanks again.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

What the hell happened there.

 

[R5]

What the hell happened there.

He fell... True Aussie Grit

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

He fell... True Aussie Grit

I thought maybe he just flopped on purpose or was tired, . That's how podiums are done!

 

[Inferno251]

It was 5th.

Great, now I can't remember!

Yes sorry I meant 5th-which was his best result in Australia for several years...

 

[R5]

I thought maybe he just flopped on purpose or was tired, . That's how podiums are done!

Maybe Alonso tripped him up

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Maybe Alonso tripped him up

Or maybe Vettel switched the bubbly so Mark got inebriated faster than anyone in podium history

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Sudden lack of alcohol tolerance seems the most likely, I'm more than happy to go along with that theory

 

[R5]

Sudden lack of alcohol tolerance seems the most likely, I'm more than happy to go along with that theory

Well, he is an Aussie after all

Nothing against you folks from down under

 

[Wardez]

Amazing article Mark wrote up about the key people in his career, all of us learned so much from this new insight! RBR does sandbag! Flavio isn't necessarily THAT bad, he talks about why his starts suck, Haug was bad ass, and Minardi was an awesome team:

http://peterwindsor.com/2013/11/24/marks-mates-mate/

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Great read, thanks @Wardez, alot of insight that I wish more drivers would give when they retire.

 

[mustafur]

lol at what he said about Marko.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Fantastic read. Makes me respect Mark even more. I hope he has a successful sports car career! 👍

 

[Wardez]

Quite possibly one of the most awesomely manly things ever is going to happen now, Webber's going to drive the 12 hours of Bathurst with Eric Bana as his team mate in a Porsche in 2015:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/m...r-endurance-race/story-fnibbz2i-1226769372370

MARK'S GONNA DO SO MUCH AWESOME STUFF NOW

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Brilliant! Just goes to show how restrictive the F1 contracts are...

 

[AnAL0G]

Amazing article Mark wrote up about the key people in his career, all of us learned so much from this new insight! RBR does sandbag! Flavio isn't necessarily THAT bad, he talks about why his starts suck, Haug was bad ass, and Minardi was an awesome team:

http://peterwindsor.com/2013/11/24/marks-mates-mate/

That was an awesome read. Mimicking Senna with the powerslides. Awesome.

 

[Alex.]

The 'Vettel is just a copycat trying to be cool' brigade have gone awfully quiet.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Amazing article Mark wrote up about the key people in his career, all of us learned so much from this new insight! RBR does sandbag! Flavio isn't necessarily THAT bad, he talks about why his starts suck, Haug was bad ass, and Minardi was an awesome team:

http://peterwindsor.com/2013/11/24/marks-mates-mate/

Very cool article - shows that he was and remains a classy guy. Cannot wait for him to release a book (me hoping at least...)

 

[Inferno251]

As much as I like to remember Mark for his achievements, there is one thing that he won't be remembered for...

 

[Spacegoat]

Quite possibly one of the most awesomely manly things ever is going to happen now, Webber's going to drive the 12 hours of Bathurst with Eric Bana as his team mate in a Porsche in 2015:

As awesome as that news is, there's one problem with it, the 2015 part. It's so far away.

 

[Mac K]

I don't know who to root for next year now that Mark is leaving.. I found this on his Facebook fan page though.. a bit creepy isn't it..