VETTEL AND WEBBER TOGETHER IN 2013

Today Red Bull Racing and Mark Webber announced that the Australian will be driving for the current world champions in 2013 after signing a one-year contract extension. Webber added that the decision was ultimately an easy one as he had a "strong" desire to continue at Red Bull Racing and that he "really, really likes working with them". You can read the full interview with Mark here. As Sebastian Vettel was already contracted for 2013 this news confirms the team's driver line-up for next year.

Before this announcement there had been a lot of rumours and debate over what Mark should do and where he should be driving next year. Unlike with Lewis Hamilton, I didn't really think there was any need for us to be discussing this. Mark and Red Bull do, despite what many say, work well together. It's a team he knows well and from the team's perspective he is a good partner for Vettel. Talking about his partnership with Vettel, Mark said it has "proved to be a successful partnership". As far as I am concerned, Red Bull have the best driver line-up on the current grid and that is why they have been able to win two Constructors' championships in a row. Both of their drivers can give them strong points finishes and both are capable of winning races. From Mark's perspective Red Bull are the best team on the grid and can give him a car with which he can always be challenging at the front; something every driver wants. And now that the talk of contracts is over Mark can concentrate on what he is paid to do; his driving and battle to win this year's championship, something that is now a very real possibility following his wins in Monaco and Britain. 

Mark admitted that he had "discussions with Ferrari" but it was his decision to stay with Red Bull. I hope he can have successful seasons, this year and in 2013, with the team and who knows, perhaps he and the Red Bull will remain together for longer than that.

Aqsa, @aqsasformula