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Mark Webber warns of future star driver 'vacuum' if talents without cash overlooked

Retiring Red Bull driver says F1 must focus on "quality"

By James Galloway

Monday 2 July 2018 15:02, UK

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Mark Webber has warned that Formula 1 must be careful not to leave itself with a "vacuum" of star driver talent amid the increasing tendency for teams to employ drivers with financial backing.

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Watch the moment Fernando Alonso stops on his parade lap to pick up Mark Webber. The Australian was given a 10-place grid penalty for forcing Kimi Raikkone

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Former racing driver Derek Warwick has defended the decision to give Mark Webber a ten place grid penalty for hitching a ride back to the pits on Fernando

Mark Webber has warned that F1 must be careful not to leave itself with a "vacuum" of star driver talent in future.

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