article_snippet: The next one was up at one stage, but generally it was a fantastic job by the team. '
article_snippet: It is going to be hotter and tougher for the tyres. '
article_snippet: I'm happy to see that Ferrari are doing really well and are so close, it shows us do have a race with someone else as well.'
article_snippet: but hopefully us can keep that trend tomorrow,' the four-time world champion told Sky Sports after qualifying. '
article_snippet: I think it has been a bit too chilled for them (Mercedes) for the last few months. '
article_snippet: I think the pace looks decent but us have to be realistic that Mercedes still have an advantage.
article_snippet: we have made massive steps with the engine and are more competitive on the long run.
article_snippet: his team-mate Fernando Alonso added: 'It is a tough period at the moment for we but the facts and numbers are much better than Australia in terms of pace and we are making progress.
article_snippet: A fuel pressure problem was to blame, the latest in a catalogue of problems for the team.
article_snippet: They failed even to get on to the track in Melbourne a fortnight ago and will have only Merhi representing They in the race here.
article_snippet: They part-participation in Formula One is in danger of turning into a prolonged embarrassment.