MELBOURNE — The gap between Mercedes and the rest has narrowed and Ferrari "have something up their sleeve" at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to champion Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes enjoyed a near-flawless pre-season testing but Ferrari also showed promising pace to raise their hopes of ending the Silver Arrows' reign after two dominant seasons.
"I think this year the whole pack looks a bit closer. I think they have something up their sleeve this weekend," Hamilton told reporters at the pre-race media conference at Albert Park on Thursday.
"I think they have a lot more than they are talking.