Mark Webber remained level-headed this week as he prepared for this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix — and his first bid to claim a Formula One hat-trick.
Amid speculation about his future with the pace-setting Red Bull team, the 33-year-old Australian made clear he has his sights set on nothing more than another strong performance — rather than rumours that he could be on his way to Ferrari or another team next year.
He said: “I’ve just won two races back-to-back and people are asking me where I’m going to drive next year! I’m only thinking about the next race in Turkey... The rest will take care of itself. There are hundreds of points up for grabs and I’m concentrating on the job in hand.”
Webber leads the drivers’ championship after convincing wins in Spain and Monaco. He is level on 78 points with his 22-year-old Red Bull teammate German Sebastian Vettel and focussed on taking each race as it comes as he lays the foundations for his title bid.
Following his spectacular triumph in Monte Carlo, Webber was showered in praise and received messages of congratulations from all over the world — including those from former greats like Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell.
“It seems like a lot of people watch the Monaco Grand Prix,” he quipped.
“And, I suppose it’s amazing because, only three or four weeks ago, everyone was talking about the dream team at McLaren or Michael (Schumacher) doing this or that,” said Webber.
“But I’m not getting carried away — our sport changes in a flash. I know that.” — AFP