News Details
Webber hits out at pay driver generation
Mark Webber has hit out at the ‘pay driver' generation of Formula One drivers, believing that the quality of the field is on the decline.
The Australian driver debuted in 2002 and the sport has undergone dramatic changes since then as pay drivers – drivers who are backed by wealthy sponsors – have become prevalent and somewhat taboo in Formula One. In Webber's eyes, this is causing the more talented drivers who lack sponsorship to miss out on an opportunity that, back in 2002, would have been there for them.
'When I was on the grid at the back with Minardi you had Irvine, Salo – all those guys had been on podiums,' Webber explained in an interview with...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from RichlandF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mark Webber beats Vettel in the same car on Top Gear
Mark Webber has unsurprisingly admitted that he isn't going to miss...
12y ago from RichlandF1.com
Raikkonen, Alonso, Ferrari, Red Bull…who goes...
For the past few years, Silly Season has been rather muted. Who will...
12y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Coulthard doubts Alonso is a real option for Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo and Kimi Raikkonen are both good options as Red Bull...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Renault: By mid-season the 2014 turbo cars will be...
Renault chief Remi Taffin does not think the next generation of Formula 1...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The hidden backroom crew that helped Ducati Lenovo...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Franco Morbidelli "respects” the limit after...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP takes another step toward F1 to eliminate team...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Injured Marc Marquez set to travel to Madrid after...
One week after securing his seventh MotoGP title, Marc Marquez will fly...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Lochie Hughes secures IndyCar reserve role with...
Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai WRT on the attack
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote
No description available...
2w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Martin Keown names the Arsenal signing having the...
Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes the club have clearly pulled off a...
49m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'There are always…' – Arsenal star breaks...
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has spoken out on his future after some...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal in ongoing discussions over potential Emirates...
Arsenal are in ongoing discussions about how they can improve the Emirates...
2h ago from SkySports.com
'There are always rumours like that' - Arsenal star...
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has played down rumours linking him with...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Emergency meeting as Ferrari bigwigs intervene
Oct.8 Ferrari's internal tensions appear to be... Read More »
5h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Why Lance Stroll is struggling as Aston Martin has improved
Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell has explained why... Read More »
49m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes issued George Russell contract instruction by F1...
George Russell is still awaiting a contract... Read More »
49m ago from RacingNews365.com
