Mark Webber's 2026 Interview About his F1 Career And More

In a revealing episode on Mark Bouris's YouTube channel, nine-time Grand Prix winner Mark Webber traces his journey from ball boy for the Canberra Raiders to becoming one of only five Australians to win a Formula 1 race.

The former Red Bull driver opens up about the decisions and mindset shifts that defined his career, including the near‑fatal 280km/h crash that made him think he was going to die.

Webber also shares what he believes separates the all‑time greats from the rest, drawing on lessons learned while competing alongside Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.

He reflects on his role mentoring fellow Australian Oscar Piastri and explains how he went from a two‑race contract to a successful F1 career.

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