Opinions diverge on whether Valtteri Bottas has what it takes to beat Lewis Hamilton, but Alain Prost is convinced in the Finn's ability to outrace the Mercedes stalwart.
With just one year to prove his case, Bottas will be going for his team mate's jugulars at the outset, but there aren't many who believe he can put one over Hamilton on a regular basis.
"I think Valtteri has a good chance against Lewis," quadruple world champion Prost told the Finnish newspaper Ilta Sanomat.
"Mercedes' philosophy is such that there is no first or second driver, and from Valtteri's point of view that's good.
"For sure it's hard to beat Lewis because he's been at Mercedes for many years, but Valtteri at least has a chance, sure," he added.
That's all Bottas wants, a chance...
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