Mark Webber Says Goodbye To Formula 1

Mark Webber gets ready for the Top Gear Festival at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney, Australia on March 9th 2013 // Mark Watson/Red Bull Content Pool // P-20130309-00125 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

It’s finally here. Red Bull Racing’s Mark Webber is in a Formula 1 Grand Prix for the very last time. The magic number is 215 for the statuesque Australian. He’s won nine times and graced the podiums a staggering thirty-two times in all, while amassing over 1,000 championship points. Known for his gentlemanly nature as well as his incredible driving skills, Webber is a fan favorite and will surely be missed.

His time in the world best team has been spent mostly overshadowed by one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers there has ever been, Sebastian Vettel. While the young German is making history with every lap and taking his place among the sport’s greats, Webber is done wondering about what might have been as he moves on to the WEC with Porsche. While we look forward to see what the future holds for him in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, let’s take a look back at some photos from Mark Webber’s final year in Formula One. Cheers, mate!

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing poses for a photograph during previews to the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on April 11, 2013 in Shanghai, China // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber drives during practice for FIA Formula One World Championship 2013 at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, United States on November 15th, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing is interviewed during previews for the Korean Formula One Grand Prix at Korea International Circuit in Yeongam-gun, South Korea on October 3rd, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing drives during practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, Spain on May 10th, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing attends the drivers parade before the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, Spain on May 12th, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber stops for a pitstop during practice for the German Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring in Nuerburg, Germany on July 5th, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Race winner Sebastian Vettel (L) of Germany and Infiniti Red Bull Racing, second placed Fernando Alonso (C) of Spain and Ferrari and third placed Mark Webber (R) of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium following the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy on September 8th, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing receives a cake from team mates as he prepares to take part in his 200th F1 race during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain on April 21st, 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Ron Walker the Chairman of the Grand Prix Corporation, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Scuderia Toro Rosso pose for a photo in the pit lane during previews for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, Singapore on September 19th 2013 // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

Mark Webber of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after finishing second during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 3, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates // Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool //

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Marsha Haneiph

Born and raised in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Marsha aka "One Opinionated Woman" has been a race fan from childhood. Despite a soft spot for rallycross, she finds interest in all forms of motorsport and enjoys learning about exciting, new varieties. Her personal blog 'One Opinionated Woman' focuses on fitness, food and fast cars.