Mark Webber, regarded as one of the unluckiest drivers in Formula One, almost fell victim to bizarre misfortune just moments after qualifying in the pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Elated after his good performance Saturday — he was a full 1.3 seconds quicker than his nearest rival — Webber tried to slide down a staircase railing on his way back from the pressroom to his garage. The Australian glided down a little faster than he expected, crashed into a wall and cut his right hand. The 33-year-old Webber finished second to Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, who led from start to finish. Webber drove the early part of last season while recovering from a broken leg suffered when he was hit by a car while cycling in a charity adventure race in his native Australia. The Associated Press; Getty Images photo
