Verstappen has stronger hand in F1 title thrillerLewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen is likely to increase his 12-point lead in the next two F1 races. "The next two tracks for sure are very strong for Red Bull, so it is going to be tough," said Hamilton, who is chasing a record eighth world title. Hamilton's greater experience may count for something too with Verstappen never having been in the position of front-runner for a world title, so how he handles the pressure could come into play. The manner in which he held off a fast-charging Hamilton, though, suggests he may be able to cope with it as the title race reaches its climax. "The general feedback (before this race) was: 'You guys are dominating now and what is Red Bull going to do?'
