Nico Rosberg has revealed that Mercedes are confident of registering a podium finish in next weekend's Australian GP.
The team formerly known as Brawn were left trailing in the wake of Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull in the season-opening race in Bahrain on Sunday, with Rosberg having to settle for fifth place, just ahead of his team-mate, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
However, despite being comprehensively outpaced by their three main title rivals at Sakhir, Rosberg insists that Mercedes are heading to Melbourne brimming with confidence.
"The track suits us better than the one in Bahrain," he told Germany's Bild.
"We are aiming to get our first podium. I don't think that we will both be on the podium, but one of us could do it."
Rosberg, meanwhile, was buoyed by his performance in Bahrain and was particularly pleased by the fact that he outperformed his illustrious team-mate in what was their first race alongside one another.
"I am happy that I finished ahead of Michael," he said. "There is a 'super duel' between the two us and it will get even tougher as the season progresses.
"It is important to beat your team-mate as he drives the same car."