F1 star revs up at landmark
February 27, 2005
http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0,8659,12387787-23770,00.html
AUSTRALIAN Formula One driver Mark Webber said it was special, but eerie, to have the Sydney Harbour Bridge all to himself today.
Webber completed five up and down laps of the bridge in last year's Williams car this morning.
He said he was nervous and the ride was bumpier than he expected, but everything went well.
"To drive across the bridge was pretty eerie obviously, having it shut off and it was special for the team, the amount of effort they have all gone to have the bridge shut off," Webber said.
"It was incredible to drive the car across there, it was special, and I think it will sink in. Actually I was quite nervous, I just wanted to make sure it all went well and it did. The car ran well."
The 28-year-old driver is about to embark on his first season with Williams.
"The opposition we are up against is incredibly strong, but Williams knows that and we will also be a force in the future," he said.
"I think the first few races will be a little bit tough for us, we are not hiding away from that."
The new F1 season starts next weekend in Melbourne.
AAP
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