Mark Webber lacking success

Clearly Mark Webber has not been in the same vein as his teammate since the start of the season. The Australian accumulates technical glitches, like his SREC failure from the start in Malaysia. This time the pilot Red Bull paid the price for a poor choice of tires. “We thought there would be enough performance to make the first run as a bonus, explains Christian Horner to the BBC. Everything we have seen previously, and since this morning, suggested that it was possible to do the first lap on these tires. We shouldn't have, it was a mistake and we should have gone with the optional tires. He was unlucky, but I'm sure he can have a good race. »

Obviously, at the end of qualifying, disappointment reigns in the Red Bull camp. The RB7, like the pole of Sebastian Vettel, was much better than 18th place. “It was a terrible day for Mark today, continues the director of Red Bull Racing. This morning he encountered an electrical problem. The team made a big effort, including on Sebastian?s car to prepare the car for qualifying. His first run wasn't great so we continued with the prime tires. Unfortunately, his tires were not at optimal temperature on his first lap. It's disappointing for Mark and the team. We don't have both cars where we wanted them to be. »