Mercedes were ‘too slow’ to react to Vettel threat
Mercedes have admitted they were "probably a little bit too slow" to recognise the threat of a one-stopping Sebastian Vettel in Bahrain.
Mercedes have admitted they were "probably a little bit too slow" to recognise the threat of a one-stopping Sebastian Vettel in Bahrain.
Although "married" to Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, Toto Wolff admits he has an eye on Esteban Ocon and Carlos Sainz for the future.
Second in Bahrain by just 0.699s, Valtteri Bottas says this past weekend's grand prix highlighted "some weaknesses" in Mercedes' W09.
Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton sit down to discuss a dramatic race at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Daniel Ricciardo wasn't at all impressed with Valtteri Bottas's driving in Bahrain but hopes that Finn escapes punishment for blocking him in FP2.
Valtteri Bottas has said he is preparing himself like any "normal race weekend" and is not feeling any extra pressure after his Q3 crash in Australia.
Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and Valtteri Bottas fielded (some) questions from the media at the Drivers' Press Conference in Bahrain.
Valtteri Bottas has denied claims that Mercedes are "miles ahead" of their rivals and thinks the Silver Arrows are in for a "tough season".
Valtteri Bottas has said he was not able to attack as much as he would have liked in Australia because of concerns over engine cooling.
Valtteri Bottas is already onto his second energy store and control electronics following Saturday's qualifying crash.
Valtteri Bottas is set to line up from at least P15 on the grid as his crashed W09 requires a new gearbox.
Valtteri Bottas has said a "damp" part of the track was to blame for his sudden crash which resulted in an early exit from Q3.
Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position in Australia, while Red Bull ran Ferrari pretty close in behind.
Lewis Hamilton flew to a record-breaking pole position in Melbourne, whilst team-mate Valtteri Bottas suffered a dramatic crash in Q3.
Kimi Raikkonen has said he was "scared to move" anywhere after Valtteri Bottas accused his fellow Finn of blocking him in second practice.