OzRacingWrap

Mark Webber has had a terrific birthday present with confirmation that he will be again driving for world champions Red Bull Racing for 2012.

Red Bull Racing has released today that they are pleased to announce that Mark Webber’s contract has been extended for another year, meaning the Australian will continue to drive for the team in 2012.

“I want to continue racing at the top in Formula One so it’s no-brainer to remain at Red Bull Racing for another year." said Webber today at the Belgium Grand Prix.

"My motivation to achieve the best results possible both for myself and the team is still very high.

"Over the past five years, we have worked hard and proved that we can design and build a competitive and championship-winning car, and I’m looking forward to putting the car and myself on the limit again each and every race weekend in 2012.”

Team principal Christian Horner said the decision was quite easy.

“When we sat down and started talking about 2012, it was immediately obvious that Mark and the team wanted to continue our successful relationship. This meant agreeing an extension for 2012 was very straightforward." said Horner

"Mark knows the team well, having been with us since 2007, and his motivation, fitness and commitment is as high as it has ever been. The pairing of Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel is a very strong one, they push each other hard and we are extremely happy the pairing will remain unchanged for a fourth season.”