F1: Top 10 disappointments of 2013

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Red Bull Racing's drivers German Sebastian Vettel (L) and Australian Mark Webber. (Getty Images)

Red Bull Racing’s drivers German Sebastian Vettel (L) and Australian Mark Webber. (Getty Images)

8: Mark Webber’s retirement

In June 2013, Mark Webber announced his retirement from Formula One racing at end of the 2013 season. The 37-year-old Red Bull Racing driver, who had 12 successful seasons in Formula One racing and is retiring at the end of his 13th.

The main cause of this is said to be the spat with teammate Vettel, but Webber himself has said nothing thus far. Whatever the reasons may be, the fans will surely miss the Australian.

7: Sebastian Vettel controversy

In the final laps of the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, The Red Bull Racing drivers’, Webber and Vettel, stood 1st and 2nd respectively. The team has clearly ordered them to hold their positions till the end of the race, but Vettel against his team’s orders, overtook his teammate to win the race.

Webber clearly showed his frustration in the post-race interview. Vettel, later on, apologised for his disregard towards team’s orders but refused to apologise for winning.

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