Red Bull wants to keep its drivers

After successively winning the two Grand Prix of Barcelona and Monaco, Webber is more than ever in the race for the title, having caught up with his teammate Sebastian Vettel, author of two podiums during these last races. The two drivers share the championship lead with the same number of points scored. The stable Red Bull couldn't be more satisfied with the performances offered by the two drivers and would like to keep them for the next season. “ We want to continue next season with Webber and Vettel », declared the much-listened Helmut Marko, who notably heads the Red Bull Junior Team. “ We know Webber is important to us. Together they must surpass themselves and push their limits as well as those of the car. ».

Christian Horner, however, calmed some media enthusiasm which saw Webber's contract already signed with Red Bull. “ We have had a habit with Mark Webber for several years of only talking about the contract towards the end of May or the beginning of June. “, said the Red Bull director. “ However, it will be dealt with very quickly, as always with him. This situation does not worry us. We will meet in due course to discuss this. We have no interest in talking to him about it at the moment ».

Concerning Vettel, interested in Ferrari for its future in F1, Marko said it probably wouldn't be next year. “ Ferrari represents a special team for all drivers but we must analyze the situation as it presents itself today “, commented the Red Bull advisor. “ What interest would Vettel have in ending up at Ferrari with Alonso as a teammate when he is so good with us? » But if the German left for Ferrari, Marko confirmed that Red Bull would not object since the team does not wish to sign a long-term contract with its drivers. “ We do not want to sign long-term contracts with Vettel. He must feel at home and want to drive for us. »