Lewis Hamilton has been “surprised” by the pace of teammate Nico Rosberg at Mercedes early this season.<\/p>\n
That is the claim of team director and co-owner Toto Wolff, even though the comments directly contradict a recent statement by the 2008 world champion.<\/p>\n
In the wake of Rosberg’s pole hat-trick and Monaco win, Hamilton insisted he “expected him (Rosberg) to be even stronger than he has been” in 2013 due to his long experience with the Brackley based team.<\/p>\n
But Wolff is quoted by Brazil’s Totalrace as admitting Hamilton “probably was surprised by Nico’s pace”.<\/p>\n
“A lot had been written about it not being clear what Nico’s pace was (in 2010-2012) compared to Michael (Schumacher).<\/p>\n
“Now, he (Rosberg) has proved that he is really fast, and it’s surprised Lewis — but I don’t think it’s a problem,” added Wolff.<\/p>\n
Indeed, he insists Hamilton is also strong.<\/p>\n
“We saw just how much in Canada, where he would have been on pole if not for the braking error.\u00a0 I think we will see great races from Lewis.\u00a0 I have no doubt.<\/p>\n
“I don’t think there’s any reason to say that he’s having a problem or difficulties.\u00a0 It’s too early in the season.<\/p>\n
“He’s just starting with the team while Nico has been here for years,” said Wolff.<\/p>\n
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