Mercedes need to find one more second, says Ross Brawn

Ross Brawn admits his Mercedes team are struggling for pace with the start of the new season fast approaching.

It begins in Melbourne on 27 March, with just five more days of testing in Spain (8-12 March) to come beforehand.

"We're about a second off where we want to be, which is at the front, so we've got to find a second in the upgrade which we think we can do," Brawn said.

"But you never know what others will do - we've set out our plan we'll know at Melbourne if it's right."

Speaking on BBC 5 live, Brawn admitted that having enjoyed success in his days with Benetton, Ferrari and Brawn GP, life under the Mercedes banner was proving more challenging.

"It's often these periods when you get most motivation - when you've been there, you don't want to let it go, that's what drives you the hardest, when you've got challenges to face," he said.
from bbc sport