Hamilton: “Winning car but watch out for your rivals!”

She didn't hit the heart with unapproachable times but the incredible number of laps, almost 1300, she completed during the winter at Montmelo effectively projected the Mercedes the great star of the 2016 championship.

“The tests were fantastic. Compared to the past, the car seemed faster and more reliable, so praise goes to the guys at the factory for the excellent work they did. Every start of the season they manage to raise the bar – the thought of Lewis Hamilton – As far as the world championship is concerned, the objective is always to achieve perfection, however the constantly moving target and regulatory changes such as restrictions on radio communications will make the task more difficult for us to complete”.

“Being a reference complicates life because competitors constantly try to copy you – the comment of Nico Rosberg – We know well that Ferrari will be right behind and that there will be other competitive teams, so we must never let our guard down. Let's say that the feedback we have received in recent weeks has been positive, so I am optimistic. I can't wait to get on the track and maybe win a couple of races in the first tranche."

Chiara Rainis