BMW test driver Christian Klien is putting his money on Felipe Massa and Ferrari for this year's drivers' championship title.
With six races remaining in this year's campaign Massa is firmly in the title hunt, sitting in second place behind championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
The Ferrari driver, though, could be in the lead had it not been for an engine failure that robbed him of the victory and a much-needed 10 points at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Brazilian bounced back from his disappointment to win the next race in Valencia, closing the gap to just six points and making him Klien's favourite for the title.
"I think we can now say that it has come down to a head-to-head between Hamilton and Massa," he told Credit Suisse magazine.
"I think Massa will get better in the second half of the season, and be very strong just like he was last season.
"There are some circuits on which the Ferrari is stronger than the McLaren. And Massa has also shown that he can perform at a consistent level this year.
"I think if it weren't for the accident in Hungary, he would be ahead now. He is certainly a very hot candidate, and at this point I would actually tip him to win it."
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