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Hamilton expecting a repeat of Rosberg battle

Friday, March 13 2015 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg speak to SNTV in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday (12th March) about the upcoming Formula One season with everyone involved, including team boss Toto Wolff, expecting hostilities between the two Formula One stars to continue.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE (English) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes driver and 2014 Formula One champion:(On if he thinks he will be himself and Nico Rosberg battling for the top two positions in Melbourne)

    "Undeniably that will always be the case as long as we are team-mates in the same car, but I'm conscious to see there might be other competition from other teams. We will see when we get into the weekend."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes driver and 2014 Formula One champion:(On what he learned mentally from having such a difficult and personal battle with his team-mate Nico Rosberg in 2014)

    "You're constantly learning, you're constantly growing and getting stronger mentally. This year is going to be a mental battle again, but it's been a building of many, many years of racing. I've been racing for 22 years so hopefully with that experience that will help me be stronger for this year. I anticipate very much a similar year this year, but I'm more aware of what to expect from my team-mate."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Nico Rosberg. Mercedes driver:(On being the clear favourites once again)

    "For us it's a good situation because we are the best team at the moment, we are the ones to beat and I'm confident that this year we will have a good car so I'm very optimistic."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Nico Rosberg. Mercedes driver:(On where he expects the rest of the field to be compared to Mercedes in Melbourne)

    "We're definitely keeping an eye on the opposition because they have been working hard over the winter. Some of them have done some great things over the year in testing, but we are also very confident of ourselves that we've done a good job too and the chances are we will still have the fastest car."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Toto Wolff, Mercedes team boss:(On if he can keep the team ahead of the rest of the field after such a dominant 2014)

    "You cannot take it for granted to repeat such a performance. So you need to be with both feet on the ground, expect the worst and keep the organization and yourself on your toes."

    SOUNDBITE (English) Toto Wolff, Mercedes team boss:(On what the team has learned from 2014 to help with the friction between the two drivers)

    "In order to improve you need to analyse all your mistakes and weaknesses with brutal honesty. As a team there are many areas we can improve. In the context with the drivers I think it's all about transparent communication and getting it right and also getting it right in the heat of the moment in the race - this has been a particular area that we have been concentrating on."

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