Wolff looks ahead to Miami: "It will be an interesting test for the team"

It has been a very difficult start to the season for Mercedes, something the team is keen to put behind it. After a disappointing weekend in China, the Brackley-based team is now preparing for its second sprint of the year, and its first race on US soil.

After a disappointing weekend in China, in which both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were far from the podium, Mercedes is now preparing for the Grand Prix in Miami. "We didn’t perform at our best in China, making too many set-up changes ahead of Qualifying," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. "That put us on the back foot for the rest of the weekend, although both drivers did well to bring home points."

As for Miami, Wolff does not want to see a repeat of China. "We will be looking to put in a stronger showing in Miami and optimise the car. We know we need to add more performance and will bring our first small upgrades of the season this weekend."

Wolff and Hamilton recently spent several days in New York to promote their partnership with WhatsApp. Hamilton even drove his race car down Fifth Avenue and they took over the Empire State Building. "It highlights the impact of our sport in the USA, and we look forward to building on that growth."