It’s of no surprise that focus on the future of Mark Webber has remained strong since new Ferrari rumours re-emerged last week. At first Mark seemed coy on the rumour, but did later deny the speculation outright, telling ESPN, “I haven’t signed anything.”
That prompted Christian Horner, Red Bull Team Principal, to pour cold water on the idea his veteran driver was on the move.
Speaking to Autosport, Horner said, “Every spring seems to be a reciprocal thing that Mark is going to Ferrari. He is not wearing red overalls. I think it is inevitable, almost every driver in the pitlane has been linked alongside Fernando next year, but we are focused on ourselves.
“Mark enjoys being within the team, he is happy here and we are happy with him. At the relevant time later in the year we will sit down and talk about the future as we have done in previous seasons.”
Horner explained the team is happy with Webber’s performance, “Mark has driven very well at the first few races. He has been settled in the car, turned up with a different approach this year which has been evident and he’s in good shape.”
Today, the Sydney Morning Herald reports a new deal to keep Webber ay Red Bull is imminent. The report says Red Bull are happy to let junior drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne continue their development with Toro Rosso again in 2013.