Red Bull strong enough to win the last two races - Horner

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Barring any unforeseen grid penalties, Red Bull's Christian Horner believes his team can cap off its 2017 season with a clean sweep.

Max Verstappen's current form and his recent win in Mexico City have provided ample proof of the efficiency of the Milton Keynes-based outfit's RB13 package.

Red Bull is now performing on a par with Mercedes and Ferrari, at least when its reliability isn't undermined by the Renault engine.

And Horner sees no reason why the team can't win in Brazil in Abu Dhabi, on its own merit.

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"Yes. Subject to penalties," he told Motorsport.com.

"The last four races we have had the quickest car on a Sunday. Hopefully Brazil can be a good track for us, and why not Abu Dhabi? It would be great to finish the season with at least one more victory."

One Red Bull driver is at risk of incurring a penalty however. Daniel Ricciardo owed his demise from the Mexican GP to another power unit failure and an initial analysis appear to indicate that his MGU-H element may have to replaced.

"I think we have to go through all the bits and work out what we have got left and what we haven't," said Horner.

"I haven't sat down with the guys to go through it in detail but I hope that we might have something."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.