Webber to have surgery

The Australian broke his leg in a cycle accident during the off-season, and will use the three-week break after the British Grand Prix to have metalwork taken out.

"I'm having the two locking screws at the bottom of my right shin taken out," said Webber, who added that a titanium rod would stay in place.

"The bone has recovered sufficiently for the screws to be removed, which is great news. It's not a big operation, just a local anaesthetic."

The Red Bull driver was an injury doubt for the start of the season, but has made an excellent start to the 2009 campaign.

His second-place finish at Silverstone on Sunday, behind team-mate Sebastian Vettel, was his fourth podium in seven races and he lies fourth in the championship standings.

Webber will be at the venue of next season's British GP, Donington Park, at the weekend to watch the World Superbike round.

"I've ridden bikes for longer than I've raced cars, so I'm really looking forward to it," he said.