Mark Webber is hoping to start his 2012 season in a stronger position having finally won a race in 2011 – the final race of the year in Brazil.
The Australian has driven consistently throughout the season to finish third in the championship, a point ahead of Fernando Alonso, but has failed to match his teammate, Sebastian Vettel, who has amassed 11 wins.
The 35-year-old is expecting a better year in 2012 after what he described as an unlucky season.
“I think I will have a stronger [2012] season than this year. I started off poorly for different reasons, but we will look at all areas to get to the highest level.
“When the bar is at the highest level I don’t just look at Seb. There is Jenson, Fernando, these guys are on the top pace.
“It is a good tonic for me this race. It’s good to sign off the RB7 like this.”
Webber admitted he would have preferred to have fought Vettel for the win, rather than having it gifted to him following the German’s gearbox problems.
“If felt good all weekend, to be honest,” he said. “Seb did a great lap for pole yesterday. It would have been nice to race Seb all the way through, but he had a problem.
“It is a win I will take because I had enough bad luck. It is how motorsport goes. It is an important win for me and the team to win on a high.”
