Nico Rosberg has admitted Mercedes got pretty much everything wrong in Australia and has been working tirelessly since to avoid a repeat in Malaysia this weekend.
The Mercedes was tipped as a top-three runner at the end of pre-season testing, but its winter form failed to translate into success on the track at the opening round. Both drivers eventually retired from the race with crash damage, but it was clear that the car had not met expectations
"Australia was not a good start for us," Rosberg said on Thursday in Malaysia. "But there were a few issues in Australia, especially reliability, which we didn't get right throughout the weekend so that really hurt us. Also set-up wise, and that is mechanical, aerodynamic, everything, we just did not seem to find the right path on that, so a lot of effort has gone into making things better. We are a really strong team so we will get there."
When asked if he was worried that Australia's winner Red Bull might extend its advantage at the front this weekend, Rosberg added: "We don't even really know at the moment where we are compared to other teams, so we're going to concentrate on getting the best out of what we have and then we can start to think about where other teams are and what they're doing."
Rosberg has a good record at Sepang and is hoping for another competitive showing this time round.
"It is definitely a track I really enjoy. Just the characteristics really. There is a bit of everything here and also I have some great memories. I led my first race here, finished third last year in a Mercedes so it is always nice to come back here."
© ESPN EMEA Ltd.
Feeds: ESPNF1 Staff - Feedback
No comments:
Post a Comment