His need for extra time away from the track reflects on the fierce battle he had with McLaren's KimiRaikkonen and the Williams-BMW of JuanPabloMontoya before claiming his historic title in Suzuka.
Webber's race began badly when he got away from the front row slowly and was passed by Rubens Barrichello, JuanPabloMontoya, KimiRaikkonen and Jarno Trulli on the run down to the first corner.