Lauda: “It's still early to update the engine”

Despite the bites from Ferrari the Mercedes decided to wait and not anticipate the introduction of the innovations relating to the W06 engine.

“We're only at the fourth race, we'll think about it later – he said Niki Lauda to La Gazzetta dello Sport – You will see, what can apparently be considered a disadvantage will prove to be a help in the second half of the season”.

Then regarding the Cavallino's comeback he declared: “James Allison and the internal restructuring proved to be fundamental elements for the Scuderia. I'm honestly not surprised. In the end, in F1 you always have to be put under pressure, in fact last year it seemed strange to me that no one was on our level. However, I never believed that the domination could continue."

Finally on the exploits of Hamilton e Rosberg he concluded: “I think Bahrain brought out the best in Nico. Before the race he was dissatisfied with himself and the car, but then he was able to show great professionalism. Lewis, on the other hand, seems invincible at the moment. The many victories obtained in a row are proof of this."

Chiara Rainis