Red Bull driver Mark Webber has announced that he will leave Formula One at the end of the season, after 12 years in the sport.
Webber considered staying with Red Bull for an extra year, but, the Australian has decided to begin a new venture with Porsche’s new sportscar programme.
The German manufacturer will take part in the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance event next season.
Considerable changes in regulations next year are set to change the demands of F1 and Webber has also critisicesd the Pirelli tyres that F1 teams have been forced to use since 2011.
Webber had spells at Minardi, Jaguar and Williams before moving to Red Bull at the start of 2007.
The 36-year old has won nine races and twice finishing third in the championship.
Feedback
