*It is Now Official* Mark Webber to race for Porsche in 2014

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*It is Now Official* Mark Webber to race for Porsche in 2014

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The rumours have sparked up yet again about Mark's future and what he will do in 2014. The local press have gone nuts since Radio Le Mans made the announcement yesterday...
http://motorsportmodeller.blogspot.com. ... -mans.html
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Shunter wrote:The rumours have sparked up yet again about Mark's future and what he will do in 2014. The local press have gone nuts since Radio Le Mans made the announcement yesterday...
http://motorsportmodeller.blogspot.com. ... -mans.html

Hi Shayne.

This actually makes a lot of sense for Mark, I've long been a supporter of his, I wanted to see him end his F1 career in a Ferrari. I feel all the teams he's been with in F1, haven't really given him the best opportunity to perform to his proper ability. This weekend is proof of that, again :?
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Tiffoc wrote: Hi Shayne.

This actually makes a lot of sense for Mark, I've long been a supporter of his, I wanted to see him end his F1 career in a Ferrari. I feel all the teams he's been with in F1, haven't really given him the best opportunity to perform to his proper ability. This weekend is proof of that, again :?
I agree 100% i would so have loved to see Mark in a red suit and car.....if he does go to Porsche maybe they can paint it red.... :D
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Hi All,

That's pure papertalk, nothing else. Webber hasn't lost this season's championship just yet.

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Paul_OFarrell wrote:Hi All,

That's pure papertalk, nothing else. Webber hasn't lost this season's championship just yet.

Cheers, Paul
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Hi Paul.

I agree, but even if it's not true and if the talks with Ferrari really are over, this is an excellent path for Mark to take. I think Shayne, certainly I, believe this is just idle rumour and tittle tattle, started by an eager beaver news-hound, in the Pit Lane. Even-so, its still makes for good debate :wink:
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As much as I like Mark, you've got to admit that he's not quite from the top drawer. He kinda reminds me of David Coulthard, good on the circuits he's good on but unable to maintain it for a full season. I think it's definitely time he left team fizzy drink but I can't see another team that's a good fit for him sadly.
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daveyman wrote:As much as I like Mark, you've got to admit that he's not quite from the top drawer. He kinda reminds me of David Coulthard, good on the circuits he's good on but unable to maintain it for a full season. I think it's definitely time he left team fizzy drink but I can't see another team that's a good fit for him sadly.
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If true it would probably be a good fit for him and for the new Porsche team. They'd want a savvy veteran to help them with the setups and such. Would they be able to pay him though? I don't see him as a pay to drive driver since he's done it for so long.

I couldnt see him going to Ferrari with Alonso there. It's clear he's not real comfortable being a defined #2 and that's exactly what whoever replaces Massa will be. If Massa is even replaced. He's doing so well why replace him there? He accepts his role and is back to performing about as good as he once did.

I still see Webber going home and driving V8 supercars fr the pure joy of driving. He'd immediately be one of the most popular drivers at the circuits.
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Bigasshammm wrote:If true it would probably be a good fit for him and for the new Porsche team. They'd want a savvy veteran to help them with the setups and such. Would they be able to pay him though? I don't see him as a pay to drive driver since he's done it for so long.

I couldnt see him going to Ferrari with Alonso there. It's clear he's not real comfortable being a defined #2 and that's exactly what whoever replaces Massa will be. If Massa is even replaced. He's doing so well why replace him there? He accepts his role and is back to performing about as good as he once did.

I still see Webber going home and driving V8 supercars fr the pure joy of driving. He'd immediately be one of the most popular drivers at the circuits.

He co-owns a successful Public House come Restaurant come Guest House in Buckinghamshire England with his partner. Might not want to leave UK...
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Mark has always made it clear he will not race in V8 Supercars, it is shame as im sure plenty of teams would love to have him as an eduro driver. I see the vibe around Casey Stoner and he is only driving in the feeder class. Time will tell and it is interesting that there has been no denial as yet....
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