German says British GP start is "good opportunity to attack"
Wednesday 13 July 2016 15:46, UK
Nico Rosberg says the start of the British GP may be his best chance to overtake Lewis Hamilton - admitting it's not one of his team-mate's strengths.
Hamilton has enjoyed a perfect weekend so far and is the overwhelming favourite in front of his home crowd at Silverstone after claiming pole. But while it will be the sixth time he has led a Mercedes one-two in 2016, only two of those have been converted into race victories.
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And Rosberg, who was 0.3s off Hamilton in qualifying, believes that's a weakness he can exploit.
"Lewis was quicker [in qualifying] but there are great opportunities in the race," the German said. "It's very, very low grip out there so the start is going to be difficult. It's not been one of Lewis's strengths recently, so let's go from there.
"Going through those flat out corners right at the start - because they're not flat-out with the heavy fuel and on cold tyres after the start. It's quite a mission and it's good fun and a good opportunity into Turn Three to attack. So, we'll see."
"It will be interesting how the tyre degradation will influence the strategy. Recently I've had good starts, so I'm looking forward to it. I'll definitely still be pushing for the win."
Indeed, Hamilton is taking nothing for granted as he looks to secure his fourth win at his home grand prix.
It isn't easy to overtake here for sure," the world champion said. "I hope it's decided in my favour in Turn One but it never is here.
"The conditions always shift - it's such a hardcore circuit."
