Statement: Hamilton's rear wing distracts Red Bull from the world title

Max Verstappen has the opportunity to increase his lead over Lewis Hamilton at the Qatar Grand Prix. However, the circumstances do not make it easy, as his team are once again trying hard this weekend to get the Briton to take a penalty for acting unregulatory with his DRS system. It's creating a major danger for the Austrian formation.

Although the Dutchman is a relaxed driver who is not easily distracted, Verstappen is only in his first title race. It is essential for the talented driver to keep a cool head and not make any mistakes, as this could cost him the championship. However, he will need his team to do this as well.

Hamilton's rear wing problem could be exactly the sort of thing that throws Verstappen's team off balance. While the Brit seemed to be energised to get the most out of his car last week in Brazil, Red Bull failed to keep the rival behind. Hamilton's victory resulted in that.

Red Bull would be wise to continue knocking on the FIA 's door as long as Mercedes are driving with the current rear wing, but must return to full concentration on the world title this weekend. Only with full concentration will Red Bull be able to stay ahead of the German squad. Otherwise Christian Horner's team runs the risk of Hamilton still managing to beat Verstappen.