Horner: Rosberg will need to watch his mirrors

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thinks the biggest threat to Nico Rosberg’s chances of winning his first Formula 1 World title will come in the form of the Red Bull drivers.

Rosberg, who is 12 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the standings, heads into the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi just needing a podium finish to guarantee the championship.

However, if Hamilton were to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and both Red Bull cars finished in front of Rosberg then the title would go to the Brit.

“Nico is driving with the championship in mind,” said Horner. “He is a bright guy. He is playing the percentages and banking the points.

“But Nico …

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