Mercedes expect a tough weekend at Monza

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he knows that it will be tough for either of his drivers to win in Italy this weekend, with Ferrari the favourites at Monza. The format of the track at Monza does favour the Ferrari on the whole.

Wolff remained positive but felt that it's going to be difficult for Mercedes to keep on top of the grid this weekend.

We do not expect that the Italian Grand Prix will be an easy weekend. Monza is the F1 power circuit, which rewards high power and reduced drag", Wolff said.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed victory last weekend in Belgium ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas so takes confidence into this weekend after claiming the cars first victory of the season.