Hamilton has advantage on Verstappen: 'He knows how to win'

Max Verstappen has the advantage of starting from pole position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Emerson Fittipaldi, however, is convinced that the Dutchman will find it very difficult to keep Lewis Hamilton behind him.

Hamilton seemed to have the best chance to set the fastest time in qualifying, but it was Verstappen who took pole position in Q3. The result was a lot of happiness for the Red Bull Racing team and disappointment for Mercedes. According to Fittipaldi a lot can still happen.

The former Formula 1 driver points to the experience Hamilton brings to the table. The seven-time world champion knows better than anyone what it is like to fight for winning the World Championship and is expected to do the right thing when something happens to him during the race.

Hamilton and Verstappen battle it out in Abu Dhabi

Fittipaldi is sure that this part in the World Championship is going to make the difference. "Lewis always comes back from difficult situations," Fittipaldi stated in conversation with Sky Sports. "He knows how to win. Max, on the other hand, is inexperienced and a very aggressive driver. If he is in a difficult situation, it will be difficult for him to recover."