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Mark Webber says he has the backing of "the entire team" in his attempts to secure second place in the drivers' championship.

After Sebastian Vettel clinched the title in Japan and Red Bull confirmed the constructors' championship in Korea, Christian Horner said that the final aim was to get Webber in to second place in the standings. Webber said he could feel the support from the team, and that it would be "a fantastic way to end the season" if he could secure the runner-up spot.

"The entire team is behind me in support for the number 2 position," Webber told Mid Day in India. "With the constructor's title in the bag, and Seb having won the drivers' title, a Red Bull one-two in the drivers' championship will be a great achievement and a fantastic way to end the season."

Webber also insisted that the pressure would not be on him to deliver in 2012, but more on Vettel to maintain his dominant form.

"Not really. In fact, I think the pressure is on him because he has to defend."

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