Aussie Grit

In the exhilarating, high-stakes world of Formula One, only the fastest make it to the top. And no one knows this better than Australian Formula One legend Mark Webber. His career in F1 stretched for an incredible eleven years, seeing him garner thirteen poll positions, earn forty-two podiums and win nine races including the crown jewel of F1, the Monacco Grand prix, twice. But there's more than F1 to the story of the boy from Queanbeyan. In this candid book, Webber divulges the personal struggles that formed his Aussie grit character and reveals for the first time what really went down at Red Bull and the truth behind his rivalry with teammate Sebastian Vettel. From his near career-ending injury in 2008, his breakthrough 'not bad for a number two driver' win in 2009 to the 'Multi 21' controversy of 2011 and his new beginning with Porche and the challenge of Le Mans 2014, Mark Webber pulls no punches in this captivating, personal story. About Aussie Grit Title page Contents Foreword by Steve Waugh Prologue: ‘Multi 21’: A Rag to a Red Bull In the Cockpit: A Marathon in Shoes Two Sizes Too Small 1: No Wings, Learning to Fly: 1976–94 2: Wingless Wonders: 1995–96 3: A Wing and a Prayer 4: Getting Ready for Take-off 5: Nightmare at Le Mans: 1999 6: A Pawn in the Game: 1999–2001 7: Base Camp at Everest 8: ‘This Can’t be Happening . . .’ 9: Smile Back on the Dial: 2007 10: A Challenge of a Different Kind: 2008 11: Yes I Can: 2009 12: In High Places 13: In Rare Air 14: One Day You’ll Look Back 15: Finishing Strongly 16: In Another Cockpit: 2014 and Beyond Epilogue: A Life in Sport Acknowledgements Index About Mark Webber Also by Mark Webber Copyright page