Formula 1: Webber quit talk rejected by Red Bull
“It’s pure speculation that Mark will not drive with the team in 2014,” Red Bull said when asked about comments by Webber’s manager Flavio Briatore that he was sure the current line-up would not continue. “Mark’s contract has been renewed for the last few years on an annual basis. He has continually chosen to drive for the team each year and the team has similarly wanted to continue working with him as he is an excellent driver and a competitive racer.
“We are two races into the current season and it’s far too early to be talking about 2014.”
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Hide AdWebber’s future at a team which has won the last three championships has been called into question after Sunday’s race led to a breakdown in trust between the drivers. World champion Sebastian Vettel overtook Webber, despite being instructed not to by the team because of the need to look after the tyres and save fuel.
Webber, at 36 the oldest driver in Formula 1, had turned his engine down in response to the orders from the pitwall and was furious with the 25-year-old German for putting himself above the team.