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Was Webber robbed of the title by Golden Boy?

15 Nov 07:37am

Filed under: Formula One, Mark Webber, Motor Sport, Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel, Sport

Thousands of Aussies today are likely to feel peeved that Mark Webber’s shot at F1 glory was stolen by the anointed one - Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel.

Sebastian Vettel, the F1 winner. Photo: AFP.

As Red Bull’s designated No. 1 driver, Vettel had all the backing in the world to make the Formula One title his own.

Vettel, at 23, is the youngest driver to win an F1 championship after defeating the class field in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix overnight.

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bigmuzz says:

10:45pm | 16/11/10

2 metres? try 10 metres! disgraceful refereeing….... The real score from the 4 Nation final: Tony Archer 18…. Australia 6…. New Zealand 4. Read more »
F1Fan says:

07:24am | 16/11/10

Red Bull did not have no 1 and no 2 drivers, most teams try not to place that tag, it’s demoralising but in some cases, teams execute team orders. Webber race was lost after quali due to lack of time and the fact drivers spread out over the track in… Read more »

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