LEWIS HAMILTON has blasted Red Bull claims they face a tight fight for pole in Malaysia.
He slated the world champions for talking “a load of rubbish” ahead of qualifying for the second round of the world championship.
The Australian was quickest in Friday’s final practice with Button just five thousandths of a second slower, Hamilton third and Vettel fourth.
“They are blowing smoke up other people’s … – it’s a load of rubbish,” said Hamilton.
“Really, I am sure they have another half a second to pull out tomorrow at least.
“I hope that we’re a lot closer but we’ll wait and see.”
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“Today’s been interesting. We found some things but I am sure the Red Bull’s will pull something out in qualifying.
“There’s still time to find but it’s been a productive day – onwards and upwards.”
The winner’s trophy of the toughest race of the year has yet to make it into Hamilton’s packed cabinet.
But the circuit has a special place in his heart because he set his first fastest lap here in only his second Grand Prix as he roared from fourth to finish second as a rookie in 2007.
Four years on he is still waiting to return to the podium in Sepang.
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