Hamilton urges Mercedes to maintain fine form

Peter Hanson

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Lewis Hamilton wants Mercedes team to maintain their excellent early-season form after he collected a third win from four races in 2015 at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The reigning champion secured a dominant pole-to-flag victory to continue his superb start to the Formula One campaign.

The Briton holds a 27-point lead over team-mate Nico Rosberg, while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel is a further point adrift and Kimi Raikkonen is 51 behind.

But Hamilton says there are still improvements to be made to hold off a sustained Ferrari challenge.

"Ferrari gave us a really good run for our money," he said on the podium. 

"We will need to keep pushing as a team."

Rosberg saw second place slip away to Raikkonen after trouble with his brakes forced him wide at turn one in the closing laps.

Hamilton stated that he also encountered a similar issue, but that it did not unduly affect his race.

"It was difficult to look after my tyres in the conditions," he added. 

"My brakes got a bit warm when I went behind a few back markers. There was no cool air coming in, but it wasn't a problem."

Peter Hanson