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Mark Webber's opening-lap spin in the wet of the British Grand Prix came at an unfortunate moment for him. Not only had his new contract with Red Bull just been announced but, having qualified the RB4 on the front row for the first time, he'd ensured he was well and truly under the spotlight. Within seconds he was at the back of the field, facing the wrong way, providing ammunition for those who believe he makes too many mistakes and cannot handle the spotlight's attention. Maybe so, but let's get things in perspective. It was the first major race error he's made this year. Aside from being assaulted out on the first lap of the season, in all the other races he's got what was probably the maximum result possible from the car. He's invariably headed the charge behind the big three teams, usually fighting it out with Alonso's Renault and Trulli's Toyota. There was a spin on the treacherous surface of Montreal when the throw of the safety car dice had left him out of the points anyway. Then there was a half-spin on an out-lap in France, temporarily losing him a place but having no impact on the result. These are incidents typical of any driver in the cut and thrust of the very tight upper midfield; statistically, he has not made as many errors this year as Alonso, for example. © 2020 Autosport
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