Mark Webber Not Giving Up On The Title

Mark Webber has not given up on the 2011 world title - despite being ninety two points behind team mate Sebastian Vettel.

The Australian got so close to the title twelve months ago but he has struggled to match Vettel, who has seven wins under his belt this season.

Despite the huge deficit between the pair there are still 175 points available between now and the end of the season - and Webber is not counting himself out of the race.

Writing in his BBC column, Webber said: "It might look as if it took a long time to sort out, and I was weighing up various possibilities. But in the end the contract talks were done very quickly.

"I've been an integral part of Red Bull since the start and I still enjoy it there. It would have been a mistake to stop racing."

Webber finished second in Spa as Red Bull notched up a 1-2 - with Jenson Button finishing in third place.

"I'm still driving well. I had a bit of a slow start to this year because it took me a little while to get on top of the new tyres. I'm looking forward to taking on Seb - and everyone else - again next year.

"But this year isn't over yet. There are still seven races to go, starting with Monza next weekend, and anything can still happen."

And Webber will be back in action next weekend at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw