News Details
F1 drivers 'need to be heroes', says Webber
Former Formula 1 star Mark Webber says that it's important that today's drivers continue to be 'heroes' to their fans and not trivialised as just more media celebrities. The Australian told Motorsport.com this week that too much fan access to F1 stars was 'demystifying' them and left them in danger of looking too much like everyday men on the street. "You've got to be very careful," Webber said at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. "The drivers still need to be heroes and something that's still a little bit hard to touch and feel. "We might have gone a bit too far with that in terms of access and social media," he added. "We've got to be careful we don't...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Fan access to F1 drivers is too much according to Mark...
Mark Webber claims the access fans get has gone "too far" in...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
Mark Webber happy to support young drivers in New...
Mark Webber knows how hard it is for young drivers to develop top quality...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
Webber knows who Ricciardo will sign for
Former Red Bull Formula One driver Mark Webber believes that his...
7y ago from GPFans.com
Webber expects Ricciardo to remain with Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo Mark Webber believes Daniel Ricciardo will remain with...
7y ago from SpeedCafe.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Trackhouse believes Aprilia can topple Ducati in...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez’s shoulder injury “serious” as...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini on growth at Honda and why 2026 is his...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year IndyCar extension with...
Andretti Global has announced that Kyle Kirkwood has signed an extension...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood signs multi-year extension with Andretti...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai signings bolster WEC and WRC resources
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Max Dowman leads charge for ever younger stars at...
mpions League history-maker has benefitted from growing emphasis on youth...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Episode 852 – The corner flag dancer
Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In...
6h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: Sweden make Gyokeres decision after...
No description available...
7h ago from SkySports.com
'R9', 'What a guy' - Gabriel Martinelli and Declan...
Gabriel Martinelli and Declan Rice hailed their Arsenal teammate Mikel...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Martin Brundle claims one F1 star should be axed - 'He's...
F1 broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 News Today: Christian Horner in extraordinary row as...
Christian Horner has become embroiled in a... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
New FIA rule could be enforced for first time at Brazilian...
The forecast for the upcoming Brazilian Grand... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
