Asked whether he would be allowed to win should Vettel be behind him, Webber
stated “I will win! That’s it. This weekend if I have a chance to win
the grand prix I will go for it.
“Mathematically I have a chance (of winning the title), so if I’m in the
lead this weekend, I’m not pulling over for anyone.”
Webber proved he was not taking any prisoners as he gave one reporter short
shrift who dared to suggest his remark that Alonso had a chance of the
championship was not helpful to Red Bull or Vettel.
“That’s a ridiculous comment,” snapped Webber. “He is a
two-time world champion, six points off Seb. He has a great chance to win
the championship.
“Do you want me to come out and say Sebastian is the only one that can
win it? You’re dreaming.”
Vettel, so long the hunter as he attempted to reel in Alonso, has now become
the hunted after winning the last three races.
“I’m in a better position now than the position I was in three or four
races ago,” said Vettel. “We’ll try to do our best to make sure we
stay there, but in terms of our approach nothing really changes.
“For me, I’m not thinking too much when I’m on the grid and I’m waiting
for the lights to go off. It doesn’t matter which position you are in the
championship.
“Of course, it’s something you have in your head and you are aware of,
but the most important thing is to get off the line, have a good start and
go on to have a good race.
“If you are in a position where you have to score more points then you
have to ensure you finish ahead of everyone, ideally, or at least ahead of
the one you are chasing.
“In my position you might not take a risk here or there, but although
we’re in a good position, we’re not in one where we can lean back.
“So we have to remain focused and push as hard as we can to ensure we
stay where we are.”