Charles Leclerc and Ferrari now have "nothing to lose" in their fight for silverware this season, according to Nico Rosberg.
Ferrari were the team which made the fastest start to the season, with Leclerc winning two of the first three races to throw the gauntlet down at the feet of Max Verstappen. But the defending champion has picked it up, and already looks well placed for a successful title defence.
The Dutchman is 46 points ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez in the drivers' table, with the gap to Leclerc three points greater after nine Grands Prix. The advantage enjoyed by Red Bull in the constructors' standings is even greater, with Ferrari 76 points off the pace.