throt:

With the remaining tracks, I think the straight line pace could well easily hand Ham the 8th.

RB, make no mistake, are concerned about this.

Agree and this why RB and VER are fighting so hard.  They know what they are up against and will not stop competing until the final checkered flag drops.  One must admire that level of conviction to bring home the championship, albeit sometimes emotions get the best of Max.  Too bad only RB is able to launch a challenge against the mighty MB team this year.