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After judging the rivals’ performance in testing in Bahrain, Lewis Hamilton believes the Red Bull team will be a “completely different beast” this year.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was fastest on Friday and today. And the new team rider Sergio Pérez was the fastest today, in the first half of the day.
“Both Red Bull drivers look very strong. This year they will be a completely different machine or beast.” They have a good car and a couple of strong drivers, “said Hamilton.
“They won the last race last year, so it’s normal to expect the team to start this year in good shape. Great, it looks like a tough fight awaits us throughout the season.”
Although the Mercedes team struggled during testing, Hamilton remains calm. The British are delighted that there is more competition in the lineup this year.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to solve all the problems. So it’s good that everything happened now, not during the season. I think everyone runs their own programs. We are a team of champions so we know how to come together and focus. in our work ”.
“I am glad that some teams have accelerated. Red Bull looks extremely strong. It is gratifying that McLaren and Renault also look strong. I’m happy because it means so much more fun this year. “
