Webber Win's English Grand Prix

The Australian finished 1.36 seconds ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton of McLaren, with a great drive at Silverstone after being angered by having to hand over a key car part to Vettel.

''Not bad for a No. 2 driver,'' Webber quipped over his radio during his victory lap.

Nico Rosberg of Mercedes was third.

With nine races to go, Hamilton leads the overall standings with 145 points, 12 ahead of McLaren teammate Jenson Button. Webber is third with 128 after becoming the first driver this season to win three races. Vettel is fourth with 121.

Webber's car has been equipped with the old version of Red Bull's front wing since qualifying Saturday after the new design was stripped and handed to Vettel, who subsequently took the pole.

But Webber led throughout Sunday after pushing Vettel wide on the opening lap, when Vettel also punctured a tire.

''I was obviously keen to make it my corner and it worked out well for me,'' Webber said. ''The car was faultless all day.''

But amid the celebrations, Webber made clear his unease at the current situation.

''Yesterday, I wasn't happy clearly,'' Webber said. ''I would never have signed a contract for next year if I believed this would be the way going forward.''

Vettel, who won the British GP last year, had been forced to the back of the field after the early setback. After the safety car emerged on lap 31, Vettel was able to pick up pace and start overhauling his slower rivals and finish seventh.

''I had a bad start with lots of wheelspin, so I lost the immediate pull away, probably trying a bit too hard, but that's life,'' Vettel said. ''I went into turn one and had to let Mark past. People said that Lewis (Hamilton) touched me but I didn't feel anything.

''Mark had a better start. I moved to the right trying to defend, but he was already there. There was no point to do something stupid, the race is longer than just one corner. It's a shame I couldn't fight in there, but I am happy for the team.