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It has been revealed that Mark Webber will stay with Red Bull for the 2013 Formula 1 season alongside his teammate Sebastian Vettel. He has signed a one-year extension to his deal with the team. The extension of his contract comes just after the Australian driver claimed his victory at the British Grand Prix. The agreement of Webber means that the team line-up will remain unchanged next season.
Even though there have been rumours that Webber might join the Ferrari squad alongside Alonso, the Red Bull driver explains that he feels comfortable at his current team and he thinks he made the right decision.
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“I’ve been with Red Bull Racing since 2007 and have achieved nine grand prix wins during that time,” Webber said. “I’m high on confidence at the moment and firing on all cylinders.”
“I know the team well and I’m very comfortable here; we have grown together over the years and it feels like absolutely the right thing to stay with Red Bull for another season. The team is constantly working hard to improve in all areas and we’ve shown that together we can win races.”
“It’s great to be able to make this announcement off the back of the win in Silverstone at the weekend and I’m looking forward to competing on the edge and pushing myself in every race again next season.”
Also Team boss Christian Horner is pleased that Webber will remain with Red Bull. “Mark has driven very well in the first nine races of this season and his performance has been impressive,” said Horner. “Much of his Formula 1 success has been during his time with Red Bull Racing and together we have achieved 10 poles, nine wins and 31 podiums.”
“As there was a strong desire from both sides to continue the partnership, it was a logical decision to extend our relationship and it is with great pleasure that we confirm Mark will drive for us in 2013.”
Mark Webber is currently only 13 points behind in the Drivers’ Championship on the leader Fernando Alonso.
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