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Reliving Mark Webber’s finest Formula One moments
Before becoming a World Endurance champion, the Aussie driver put together a memorable F1 career.
Webber feels the wind in his hair
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Let's take a look back at Webber's famous firsts and final achievements in Formula One.
First Race - Australia 2002
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First race – Australia 2002
Without doubt one of Formula One's most memorable debuts. Driving for notorious backmarkers Minardi, Webber finished in an unbelievable fifth place after benefitting from a huge first corner collision that wiped out about half the field.
Despite a differential issue, Webber still managed to hold off Mika Salo's Toyota to take two championship points in front of a cheering Aussie crowd.
The first podium - Monaco 2005
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First podium – Monaco 2005
He came close on many occasions but Webber's first podium came at the Monaco Grand Prix, a race he went on to win twice later in his career.
The safety car played havoc with strategies, but Webber still managed to convert his third place grid slot into his first Formula One podium finish.
Maiden win at Nurburgring 2009
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First win – Germany 2009
Webber had to fight hard for his first win, but when it came he did it in style. In his 130th Grand Prix, he overcame the rain, two quick Brawn GP cars, his team-mate Sebastian Vettel and a drive-through penalty to take a brilliant and well-deserved maiden victory.
Another Silverstone win
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Last win – Britain 2012
He may never have won in Australia, but the British Grand Prix at Silverstone was like a second home to Webber, and in 2012 he scored his second win there.
Fernando Alonso led for the majority of the race, but in a tactical masterstroke, Webber waited till the end to switch to the better race tyre. He hunted down the Ferrari, pulled off a textbook pass at the Wellington Straight and went on to take his ninth race victory.
Vettel and Alonso shower Webber with champagne
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Last race and last podium – Brazil 2013
In true Webber-style, the Aussie's final Formula One race was a gutsy drive. Starting fourth, Webber had a slow start, but brilliantly fought his way up second place, pulling off some stunning overtakes.
On the slow-down lap, Webber removed his helmet to feel the wind in his hair during his last appearance at a Formula One race.
