RED BULL do not fear Lewis Hamilton and his extremely powerful engine as the Formula 1 season prepares for an exhilarating climax, according to team advisor Helmut Marko. But heading into the pivotal Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Hamilton is gathering momentum having won the last two races in Brazil and Qatar. However, Hamilton is also thought to have had an advantage because of his flexible rear wing. The Red Bull advisor told F1-Insider.com: “We saw in Qatar that Hamilton’s speed advantage on the straights in Qatar was no longer that great and was more or less within the normal range. Hamilton’s battle with Verstappen has been a hotly-contested one, with two significant crashes occurring during the season. Hamilton told the BBC: “You just have to be very, very wary – more wary than ever before.
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