Webber: best of the nearly-men
Edd Straw reflects on the F1 career of Porsche-bound Mark Webber, who proved himself among the best of the nearly-champions. Should he be remembered for what he didn't achieve or what he did?
Mark Webber will bid farewell to Formula 1 in November with what will be, all things being equal, 214 grand prix starts and at least nine victories.
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