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Mark Webber still thinks Ferrari has a chance of fighting for the world championship this year despite the team not having won a race since the season opener in Bahrain.

"Ferrari, you can still never discount them," Webber told the BBC. "They are a very, very strong team. Fernando is a very solid driver so those guys will be there week in, week out as well."

Although Webber has endured a tough couple of races in Canada and Valencia, the Australian says he is still enjoying the tussle with his team-mate and the McLarens of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.

"It is a sensational battle. I am enjoying it, and there are many drivers that can win races. A lot of us are on a couple of victories each, and it would be nice to be the first driver to get on to three and four - and get a bit of momentum. It is a good fight.

"We are still pushing very hard to get every single point we can at every race. I had a rough weekend in Valencia, but the form has been good. Okay Canada we finished fifth but it was a very interesting GP for everyone. Turkey was another podium, so not a bad weekend at all. The signs are good to continue having good weekends and keep fighting."

Webber added that he enjoys a healthy rivalry with team-mate Sebastian Vettel and things have moved on since the pair crashed in Turkey.

"Seb and I had a very competitive relationship last year and nothing has changed this year. There is clear respect both ways, and we are driving the team forwards. Some weekends he is struggling with me, and some I am struggling with him - which is great for the team.

"We are not putting sugar in each other's teas but that is to be expected. There is quite a bit at stake and we are pushing each other on to be successful in our own right. But if he is an ocean and drowning I will save him - it is not that I hate him. It is a competitive rivalry."

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