Toto Wolff reminded his Mercedes staff: "It's important to listen to a seven-time world champion," as he backed Lewis Hamilton over his complaints about his W14 car.
The Silver Arrows seem to be already out of the Formula 1 title race for a second season in a row. Their car is not as competitive as they would want it to be, while Red Bull have already established a huge lead at the top of the standings after just three races.
Last month, Hamilton publicly criticised his team, accusing them of ignoring his input in the design process. "I told them the issues that are with the car. I've driven so many cars in my life, so I know what a car needs, I know what a car doesn't need," he said.