Formula One news

Webber on the hunt from fourth

Mark Webber is to start directly behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel, in fourth position for Sunday's second Singapore night race. The Red Bull team and it's driver are eyeing a big points haul this weekend to help leapfrog a so-far disappointing Brawn in both championships.

As the Brawn duo struggled to get to grips with the circuit, and Rubens Barruichello crashed in the dying moments of qualifying, Red Bull's Mark Webber is feeling very positive about the outcome of the Grand Prix. "Brawn have a lot of character in the team, as do we," he told the BBC. "We've got to be in the hunt now! We've a sensible strategy too."

The Australian was, however, out-qualified by Nico Rosberg, whose Williams has returned to form after a poor showing at the last two races. "It's a varied track; slow and fast corners, low curbs, high curbs," Webber added. "The cars are very sensitive but it's going to be a long Grand Prix. Lewis (Hamilton) is looking fast though..."

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