Mercedes believe the first race of the season will not see as many retirements as first expected.
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F1 steps into the unknown in Melbourne
2014 Australian Grand Prix preview
Posted onFormula One draws a deep, collective breath and plunges into a season-opening weekend overflowing with unknowns and uncertainties.
“Frustrated” Lotus just want to finish in Melbourne
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLotus say they aren’t sure how competitive their car is because they’ve done so little running – and would be satisfied just to finish the first race of the year.
Grosjean still learning how to handle new systems
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onRomain Grosjean says he is still getting to grips with the complex new systems involved in driving the new generation of F1 cars.
Lopez expecting “tough start” for Lotus in Australia
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLotus face a “tough start” to the 2014 season, team chairman Gerard Lopez admitted ahead of the first race of the year.
Reduced garage time a reliability worry, says Fry
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onEnsuring cars run reliably will be more difficult at races than at tests because teams cannot work on them for as long, says Ferrari technical director Pat Fry.
McLaren need more time with MP4-29 – Button
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says McLaren need more time to get the most out of their new car ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
“We have to catch up” – Vettel
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel admits Red Bull are starting their championship defence on the back foot after problems during winter testing.
Mercedes will ‘show what we’re capable of’ – Hamilton
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is in confident mood ahead of the first race of 2014 and believes his Mercedes team are ready for the new season.