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Webber doubts BAR's test pace
And praises Renault [09/02/04 - 17:04]
Mark Webber
ark Webber has cast doubt on BAR's stonking pace in pre-season testing.
Honda-powered stars Takuma Sato and Jenson Button devastated the old lap record in Barcelona last week but is their speed genuine, wonders the Australian ... ?
'If we're talking about podiums,' the Jaguar driver told local journalists during a teleconference, 'then BAR are probably more likely than Toyota.
'But I assure you BAR aren't where they are testing now, that's for sure.'
27-year-old Webber reinstated Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Renault as the 'top four' teams likely to share podiums, wins and the world championships in 2004.
'And Renault will be a lot closer than people think,' he hinted.
AUSSIE TO SLIP-ON BLUE OVERALLS?
Webber might even swap green overalls for a set of blue and yellow ones in the next few Formula One seasons, he let slip to the congregated reporters.
'First I have to perform, otherwise no-one will want me,' he laughed. 'Renault helped me get here, so we'll make the decision together. There are options.'
Sources confirmed that Renault has an option on the Aussie for 2007 and 2008.
Source GMM / CAPSIS International
What a TOOL! ....BAR have already admitted that their fast runs coincided with low fuel levels...