A Tribute: Australian Mark Webber And 12 Years Of Formula 1 Racing

Mark Webber crossed the finish line for the final time in his ground-breaking Formula 1 career this past weekend, taking a fine second place. He made his final tour with helmet and gloves off, waving to the fans.

Despite a relaxed approach and somewhat less intense character than many of his peers, the Australian driver always elicits a strong reaction from F1 fans.

Webber was a late arrival in F1, after years of trying. Managed by king-maker Flavio Briatore, he looked to be just about there in 2002, with a race seat going begging at then front-runners Renault.