5 Drivers – 1 Title – Who Will be Champion? - Pt 5

So here it is the final post of the series. So far I have covered 4 of the top 5 drivers in contention for this years title. Links to the previous posts can be found at the end of this post.

It is therefore time to cover the one and only Australian on the grid, Mark Webber. Mark is one of the drivers on the grid who never fails to wear his heart on his sleeve and because of this he has endeared himself in the hearts of many an F1 fan, myself included. Let's also not forget that this is the man that broke his leg before the start of the 2009 season. The grit and determination he showed throughout his recovery earned him major points in my eyes. This year has proven that given a good car he is more than capable of fighting for race wins and the championship. This is something he was never quite able to do in previous years.

This year Red Bull have a car so dominant that it has left the other teams scratching their heads on how they are achieving this. The car just seems to stick to the track due to the amount of sheer downforce it has. I don't think there is a track yet this season where it has not done a good job. The car is more than capable of taking Webber to the title but does Webber have the ability to take the car there. The signs are all there.

Despite the controversy that has surrounded Red Bull and the constant rumours of Vettel being the #1 driver for the team Webber has kept his head down and worked his backside off to try and get the best from the car and the team. Who can forget the shenanigans of the British GP this season? Webber displayed his frustration at Vettel receiving what many perceived as preferential treatment. However, he was able to get in the car on the Sunday and drive a superb race. He even ended it with a bit of comedy to lighten the mood at Red Bull - "not bad for a number 2 driver" came the message across the radio when he won).

He has proven he can drive the car and deal with the pressure but is he capable of producing the moments of genius that the likes of Vettel and Hamilton can? I'm not so sure. However, just by being consistent he is in with a damn good shot of taking the title. It really is his to lose in my eyes. He just has to ensure he keeps the two younger drivers in his mirrors at all times.

So what are your thoughts on the Top 5 drivers? Who will take the title this year? Who deserves the title this year? Let me know in the comments section below. May I also take a moment to say thank you for the lovely comments I am receiving both on here and on twitter in response to my posts :)

Post #1 Jenson Button,
Post #2 Fernando Alonso, 
Post #3 Sebastian Vettel 
Post #4 Lewis Hamilton.