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Watson: McLaren are half a driver short
John Watson believes McLaren are missing Lewis Hamilton as the team is racing with just "one and a half drivers."
With Hamilton leaving McLaren for Mercedes, the Woking-based outfit signed Sergio Perez as his replacement.
The Mexican, though, arrived at McLaren with just two years experience and three podium results under his belt.
As such, Watson fears McLaren are missing Hamilton's input, especially at the start of a season in which they are struggling to keep up with the leaders.
"Red Bull have two drivers of a high level of experience, as do Ferrari and Mercedes," Watson told BBC Sport. "McLaren look like they've got one and a half drivers.
"Signing Perez...
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