As if his win last weekend in Spain was not enough, Mark Webber demonstrated to his competitor's in the Formula 1 World Championship that his will be a hard man to beat to the title with a simply stunning drive to win at the tight, twist, Monaco street circuit and claim his fourth Grand Prix win.This is the race that every one, driver, team owner, mechanic's and sponsor's want to win. Held in the Money rich tax haven in the South of France, it is the most glamourous race of the year with the rich and richer flooding in to be seen and associated with.
Mark qualified on pole to back up his performance in Spain and did so with absolute command. I have watched this race for 28yrs live on TV and a drive of such authority and superiority has been very rare at this most demanding of circuits. His win now puts him top of the table, equal on points with his team mate who must by now be feeling a little pressure to perform, having been annihilated in all facet's of the past two Grand Prix.
Mark took the lead from the start and simply drove away, but had to endure four safety car periods which, each time, allowed his opposition to close up behind him. Each time he again just drove away from them all with a World Champion's assurance and skill. Stunning stuff.
The race itself was a beauty in all respects, the location was, as ever, stunning and the result was fantastic for Red Bull and Webber personally. After so much bad luck, he seems to have found a level of confidence that is simply umatched by the rest of the field.Vettel followed Mark across the finish line after the field was bunched up behind the safety car following a rather spectacular pile up involving two tail ender's. Michael Schumacher, ever on the look out for an opportunity, shot down the inside of Fernando Alonso's Ferrari as they entered the final corner after being released from the safety car, took line honours in fifth but was then penalised 20 second's dropping him to 12th place and no points for breaching the rules. It was a fine call and move on his part but the rules do not allow overtaking on the final lap in this circumstance.
Alonso had driven magnificently, as he normally does, from the pit lane to work his way through almost the entire field. Admittedly the safety car periods worked in his favour, but it was a fine effort all the same.
A great race, an even better drive by Webber to win it and signal his contention for the title. Look out if if this golden run continues. Well done Mark.http://www.drmgroup.com.au/
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