News Details

Webber turned down F1 drives for 2014

Mark Webber says Formula One was never an option for him in 2014 and that friction at Red Bull this season did not lead to his decision to leave the sport at the end of the year. Webber has signed a deal to race for Porsche in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) from 2014 onwards, bringing his 12-year F1 career to an end. On his personal website he revealed he had offers to stay in the category but that his mind has long been made up to leave. "Yes [I had options] but since Formula One as a category wasn't on my radar for 2014, they weren't a consideration for me." Asked if the Red Bull team orders controversy in Malaysia had swayed his decision, he added: "No, I've had a...
Full Story »
12y ago from espnF1.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Webber to leave Formula 1 for Porsche Le Mans...

Webber to leave Formula 1 for Porsche Le Mans programme in 2014 27 June,...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Webber says 2014 decision his to make

Red Bull driver Mark Webber says his future is in his hands, despite...
12y ago from F1Zone.net

Webber to leave F1 for Porsche in 2014

By Editor on Thursday, June 27, 2013 The Red Bull Racing driver has...
12y ago from F1Zone.net

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marc Marquez demands respect for brother Alex Marquez...

Marc Marquez has called for “respect for all” MotoGP riders, after...

Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...

Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...

According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...

Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...

During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Can Arsenal Lift A Trophy In The 2025/26 Season?

There's no arguing that Arsenal are one of the top teams in both England...
50m ago from FreshArsenal.com

Arsecast Extra Episode 646 – 30.06.2025

Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
1h ago from Arseblog.com

Player with 10 goals & 9 assists already in...

Arsenal are closing in on the capture of Martin Zubimendi from Real...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.