Wolff: Canada will be a huge challenge for us

In his preview of the race weekend in Montreal, Wolff said, "Canada is the seventh race of the season and we are beginning to see more clearly the strengths and weaknesses of our car."

"In the past six races, we were very strong in the corners but lost time on the straights. This will make Canada a huge challenge for us as the track characteristics could favour our opponents - there are many long straights, and fewer corners in which to make up lap time."

"But we're looking forward to the challenge; we've seen some great races in Canada in recent years and expect another action-packed weekend in Montreal."

Although Lewis Hamilton won in Monaco, Valtteri Bottas was third and thus ended their remarkable record-breaking, five-race one-two streak.

Sadly the weekend at the Principality was overshadowed by the passing of F1 legend and Silver Arrows chairman Niki Lauda, which invariably took its toll on the World Champions.

Wolff revealed, "Monaco was not an easy weekend for the team. On the one hand, winning in Monte Carlo is one of the best things an F1 team can experience - especially if it is such a tight race with a nail-biting finish."

"On the other hand, the loss of Niki hit us hard. But we think he would have been proud of the performance we delivered in the circumstances."

After six races, Mercedes already have a considerable lead in the F1 constructors' standings while Hamilton and Bottas top the F1 drivers' table, thanks to the formidable W10 which s proving to be a handy piece of kit no matter where it unleashed.

Some believe the point-and-squirt nature of the track on Ile Notre-Dame might tilt the playing towards Ferrari, however, the Merc seems happy through slow corners as well as the fast stuff. Bet against them at your peril.

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