McLaren's shot at disrupting Red Bull
McLaren was fastest in Friday practice in Abu Dhabi but Red Bull looks as ominous as ever for the race - unless McLaren can get in front at the start, reckons Mark Hughes
The McLarens head the Abu Dhabi timing sheets after Friday, Lewis Hamilton marginally ahead of Jenson Button.
There is no doubt that McLaren will be strong, but as ever the true picture is muddied by fuel loads.
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