Mark Webber Retires

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flynfrog
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Mark Webber Retires

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It looks like Mark is calling at the end of the season. Shall we all have a shoey in honor of Mark.

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If you haven't read it or listen to it his autobiography was a good listen ( I do audio books in the car)

https://www.amazon.com/Aussie-Grit-Form ... ark+webber

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I'm very much interested in this quote:
[url=http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/webber-announces-retirement-from-racing-after-2016-838165/]Mark Webber[/url] probably said, not wrote: "I will miss the sheer speed, downforce and competition, but I want to leave on a high and I'm very much looking forward to my new tasks."
Does anyone know what "new tasks" he's alluding to?

Even though he was one of the very few drivers I just didn't like, I very much enjoyed his book, especially the story about trying to get out the CLR-GT1 while it was still sliding on its roof after yet another flip.

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flynfrog
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I would guess he will be a publicity guy for Porshe

or maybe champagne distribution.
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Possibly potable water testing?
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OMG I loved Mark Webber during his racing career. Maybe not the best driver a team could imagine. But I believe he was a well outspoken person, which F1 really needed. Most of the time, he was spot on and funny as hell. Will miss you, Marky Mark. I am sure we'll hear from again though!

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Great driver and great personality, I miss him on the race weekends ... So Mark enjoy your retirement =D>
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Won't miss him. He got his stats because he had the best car, no thanks to him!

I will always remember when he started with Jaguar with Klien. The worst pair of driver EVER! :shock:

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Such a fun, friendly and honest personality. One of my all time favorite drivers. Skill wise probably not as good as the big-3 in F1, but close enough, and in my opinion underrated by many. Super quick at certain tracks and when in-form. I hope we continue to see him doing TV-work.



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