The Formula One circus moves to Singapore next weekend for the 15th round of the 2010 championship. Just five races remain on the calendar and Mark Webber leads Lewis Hamilton by five points.
The Red Bull driver seems a little surprised to be in the position he is, jokingly claiming he’d have bitten someones arm off at the start of the season for the chance to lead the championship after 14 races.
“If someone had offered me the chance [at the start of the season] to be in the lead after Monza, I would have bitten their arm off for it,” the Australian told Motorsport-Total.
Whilst his lead remains narrow, less than a race win separates the top five drivers, he is in the best position to win the title.
“It’s always nice to have the points on board,” he said. “The other guys have to catch up first. This is not a bad place to be in for the last five races.”
Webber expects a good race in Singapore where the slow, high-downforce track is suited to the strenghts of the RB6. His win in Monaco, also a slow street circuit, should boost his confidence.
“In Singapore we expect a good result. I can’t wait. It is a unique race under floodlights, and the track should suit us if Monaco is anything to go by.”
