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Webber: Drivers should be punished for mistakes

Thursday 21st August 2008

Keeping mistakes to a minimal will be key to a good performance at the European Grand Prix this weekend, according to Mark Webber.

The European GP will for the first time take place around the streets of Valencia, meaning drivers will have to be extra cautious.

The Australian have had an impressive season so far, and his good showing on the streets of Monte Carlo earlier this year could be an indication of what we can expect from him in Spain this weekend.

The Red Bull driver believes it is important to keep errors down to a minimum.

"All pukka street circuits are surrounded by lots of unforgiving barriers, so keeping mistakes to a minimum is crucial," he told the team's website.

"New circuits are always fun to learn and I'm sure this one wouldn't be any different.

"I like to see drivers get punished for their mistakes so street circuits without safety zones are great. Keeping the car on the black stuff is important and generally I do a good job of that."