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10th May 2010, 08:26 #1
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Mark Webber
The guy deserves his own thread as I sometimes feel that he gets a fair amount of stick when he screws up but not enough credit when he is as incredible as he was in Spain.
This is a guy who came to F1 the hard way - working at race schools to fund himself in his early european career - and when finally making it to F1, spending several years in tail end or mid pack squads.
Now he's got a top car most expected the hotshot Vettel to blow his doors off but Mark is showing that he can really be regarded as one of the elite.
Now come on Webs; put together a season long charge and prove that you can beat Vettel on a regular basis!All other opinions are wrong....
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10th May 2010, 09:08 #2
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I agree 100% Sonic.
It was great to see him get out in front and stay there. Hopefully the team and MW can continue to show this good form in a week when they hit the streets of Monaco.
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10th May 2010, 09:31 #3
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Originally Posted by Stretch06
Welcome btw...All other opinions are wrong....
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10th May 2010, 10:03 #4
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It's probably Webber's last, and best, chance to be the champion, and he showed yesterday he has the ability. I agree with the Massa comparison, if he's at the front it's no problem but he's not capable of fighting through the field.
Having said that, he's had the reliability, so if Vettel keeps running into trouble then Red Bull might have to start backing him towards the end of the season, and with the speed of the car he's got a good chance.
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10th May 2010, 10:05 #5
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Originally Posted by henners88When in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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10th May 2010, 10:15 #6
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The Massa comparision has some validity. However there are, I feel, reasons behind those throw away moments that Mark has displayed from time to time.
It has to be remembered that he was desperate to take his debut win last year, and IMO that made him more reckless at the ring. The same can be said of every Oz GP since 2001 - so focused on doing well at home that he spooks himself: almost an anti-Mansell home ground factor.
Now the first win monkey is off his back and Oz is behind us for another year I believe that Webs can hold it together for the rest of the year.
Webber for WDC!All other opinions are wrong....
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10th May 2010, 10:17 #7
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Mark is on his day on pair with Seb. But, he is a bit Red Mist proneŽjust like Lewis.
All in all, he one of the good guys.
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10th May 2010, 10:19 #8
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Originally Posted by Mia 01When in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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10th May 2010, 10:22 #9
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I think Webber can be summed up with:
- very fast driver
- poor racer
When he gets pole and gets a clean start, he's very difficult to beat. When he has to fight with other drivers for position, he's likely to cock it up.
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10th May 2010, 10:54 #10Originally Posted by Kristjan
Whatever he was doing differently yesterday, he needs to do more consistently.
Great speeds. Did you miss WRC machinery on these roads?
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