Webber targets maiden win

Australian believes he can secure first victory before the end of the season

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Webber targets maiden win

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Mark Webber is confident that this will be the season when he finally claims his first Formula One grand prix win.

The Red Bull racer has yet to take to the top step of the podium in his four visits, with his best result being his second-placed achievement at this year's Chinese GP.

Webber, though, is confident he will break his duck before this season is over.

"People will say, 'He should have done better' but look at the teams I have raced for and my team-mates - with the exception of this year, they did not win a race," he said in an interview with The Times.

"I've always been fair with myself. Am I Michael Schumacher? Maybe not. Have I the ability to win races? Absolutely, I believe I will do it this year.

"I really do think I'll win a grand prix this year and hopefully more than one because for the first time in my career, I think I've the chance to do that."

The Australian is eagerly anticipating the remainder of the season as he foresees an intense between himself and his team-mate Sebastian Vettel in a car that is more than capable of achieving the results he desires.

"There's a few things which are uncharted for me. I've always generally been on top of my team-mates but I've got one now who is testing me quite hard," he added.

"And the second thing is that I'm driving a car that is so bloody competitive, it's fantastic. I mean, you come up on people in practice and they move out of the way because they know you are quick and have a quick car."