Mark Webber has beaten Red Bull Racing team-mate Sebastian Vettel on BBC's Top Gear.
The Aussie made his second appearance on the show - he previously appeared when driving for Williams - and despite missing out on the top spot, setting a time faster than his close rival on the other side of the garage probably made up for it.
Hamilton previously appeared on the show during the last series and set a lap time of a 1m42.9 at the wheel of the Suzuki Liana. Webber appeared on the finale of season 20 and set a time of 1m43.1, missing out by just two tenths of a second.
Vettel made an appearance on the popular Sunday night show during season 17 and set a lap time of 1m44.0, beating previous leader Rubens Barrichello and The Stig. However he has been bumped down to third fastest after Webber's attempt.
Webber was in typically fine form, joking with presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Interviewed prior to watching his lap, Clarkson asked him if he would miss Vettel. The 36-year-old responded after a rather long pause, saying: "Probably not a huge amount."
Clarkson jokingly quizzed the Aussie on whether he ever had the urge to punch the triple world champion, his response was typical of his humour: "My Dad always said you shouldn’t hit boys, mate."
His lap in the reasonably priced car was a full nine tenths faster in comparison to Vettel's, looking understandably happy with beating his team-mate in equal machinery, something he doesn't do often at the wheel of the Red Bull RB9.
For a full look at the Top Gear F1 leader board check out the Wikipedia page and scroll to the bottom.
Watch the full video, courtesy of the BBC and posted on the 'F1Zone' YouTube channel below:
Formula 1 also made an appearance during the closing finale feature, where the show paid tribute to the British motoring industry.
Viewers witnessed a battle around the roundabouts of Milton Keynes between Williams, Red Bull and Lotus F1 machinery alongside brief appearances from McLaren and Mercedes F1 cars.
All eight British based manufacturers - the only teams based outside of the UK are Ferrari, Sauber and Toro Rosso - then delivered show cars to the famous 'The Mall' in front of Buckingham Palace, where there was a epic display of British built machinery.
It was a fitting tribute to the car manufacturing industry in the UK, which is renowned for its business and financial sectors.
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Hamilton previously appeared on the show during the last series and set a lap time of a 1m42.9 at the wheel of the Suzuki Liana. Webber appeared on the finale of season 20 and set a time of 1m43.1, missing out by just two tenths of a second.
Vettel made an appearance on the popular Sunday night show during season 17 and set a lap time of 1m44.0, beating previous leader Rubens Barrichello and The Stig. However he has been bumped down to third fastest after Webber's attempt.
Webber was in typically fine form, joking with presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Interviewed prior to watching his lap, Clarkson asked him if he would miss Vettel. The 36-year-old responded after a rather long pause, saying: "Probably not a huge amount."
Clarkson jokingly quizzed the Aussie on whether he ever had the urge to punch the triple world champion, his response was typical of his humour: "My Dad always said you shouldn’t hit boys, mate."
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| (c) BBC |
For a full look at the Top Gear F1 leader board check out the Wikipedia page and scroll to the bottom.
Watch the full video, courtesy of the BBC and posted on the 'F1Zone' YouTube channel below:
Formula 1 also made an appearance during the closing finale feature, where the show paid tribute to the British motoring industry.
Viewers witnessed a battle around the roundabouts of Milton Keynes between Williams, Red Bull and Lotus F1 machinery alongside brief appearances from McLaren and Mercedes F1 cars.
All eight British based manufacturers - the only teams based outside of the UK are Ferrari, Sauber and Toro Rosso - then delivered show cars to the famous 'The Mall' in front of Buckingham Palace, where there was a epic display of British built machinery.
It was a fitting tribute to the car manufacturing industry in the UK, which is renowned for its business and financial sectors.
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