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Rosberg and Schumacher expect W03 to suit Monaco

Both Mercedes drivers are confident about their chances in Monaco © Press Association

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Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher are confident their car will be well suited to the tight and twisting streets of Monaco next weekend.

After scoring just six points at the last race in Spain, the team is confident the W03 will be better suited to the demands of Monaco's street circuit than the fast flowing Circuit de Catalunya. With the field so tightly packed this year, Rosberg believes he stands a chance of a strong result and is expecting a close race.

"I have always been quick around the streets here, and I believe a good result is possible for us next weekend," he said. The nature of the track should suit our car but as we have seen at every race so far this season, tyre management will be crucial. With five different winning teams so far this year, at least ten drivers have the chance to win in Monaco so this could be one of the most interesting races there for years."

After his collision with Bruno Senna in Spain, Schumacher is facing a five-place grid penalty in Monaco, but he is still confident a good result is possible.

"Every time you go there, you just look forward to finally getting out and driving the track," he said. "Of course, knowing that I will lose five positions on the grid does not add to this feeling but this just means that I will have to try even harder. I'm actually quite confident that we should look reasonably good in Monaco due to the hard work that everybody in the team is putting into the development of our car. So let's make the best out of the weekend."

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