Formula One: Lewis Hamilton glad Red Bull boys still in sight

LEWIS HAMILTON is relieved Red Bull have not translated their domination in F1 qualifying into racing as it means the rest of the field are still in contention.

Red Bull have started on pole in all six grands prix this season and on Sunday Mark Webber led from start to finish ahead of team-mate Sebastian Vettel at the Monaco Grand Prix.

It was the Australian's second victory in the space of eight days following his victory in Spain and the Red Bull pair now head the drivers' standings on 78 points to lead Fernando Alonso and reigning world champion Jenson Button by three and eight points respectively.

Hamilton, who was fifth in Monaco, said: "If they had also won every race they would be miles ahead by now.

"They would have so many points, so for us it's quite good at the moment to see we've got a chance. I know at some stage we will catch them up and then they would not be having such easy races. I am praying every day that we do, and although I doubt it will be the case, you never know what will happen in this sport."