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Former Formula 1 driver John Watson says Lewis Hamilton “has got the momentum” in his title fight against Max Verstappen.
John Watson, who has driven for McLaren, Brabham and Penske in his Formula 1 career, was asked by RacingNews365.com if he’d rather be in Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen’s position for the final two races of the 2021 season.
“Lewis has got the momentum,” Watson said.
“He’s got the benefit of what one understands is as a ‘rocket ship’ engine that he used in Brazil. Lewis’ task is fundamentally very clear: he’s got to win this race and he’s got to win in Abu Dhabi.
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“I would rather be in Lewis’ situation, because you know what you’ve got to do. Max will go for the win if he can get the opportunity.
“If he wins in Saudi, then he’s won the championship. I don’t know what will happen at Red Bull.
“I don’t know how quick they will be, whether they’ve got a backup engine or can change an engine without detriment to Max’s grid position.
“On a fast track, you want the benefit of horsepower,” the Briton concluded.
