Mark Webber believes that Lewis Hamilton is a "more complete" driver than Michael Schumacher and is backing the Mercedes man to win another world title this season to draw level with the German's all-time record.
"Hamilton looks extremely hungry and motivated, just like Mercedes under the leadership of Toto Wolff," Webber told Speedcafe.com. “They are still a great combination and will frighten the other teams. Of course, we have to wait a little while in Melbourne, because the preparation is and remains a lottery.”
Many have Hamilton down as favorite to win the championship again this season and Webber is one of these people.
“Absolutely, there is no doubt about that. I also think he is more complete than Michael,” said the former Red Bull Racing driver, who competed against Schumacher and Hamilton during his F1 career.
"Hamilton has achieved his results in a technically cleaner way, simply through wheel-to-wheel battles and no dirty tricks when it comes to contact with other drivers."
It will be interesting to see if Red Bull or Ferrari have designed a car capable of keeping up with the silver arrows of if Hamilton will coast to another world title in 2020.