Sebastian Vettel has denounced Mercedes' pre-season declarations as 'bulls**t'. Heading into the 2019 season opener, Mercedes gave the strong impression that Ferrari was the favourite. But in Melbourne, Lewis Hamilton is suddenly dominant and easily took pole position ahead of Ferrari and Red Bull. 'No one really understood what Mercedes was doing in testing, maybe even they didn't,' smiled Vettel. Asked if he still has an ace up his sleeve, the German answered: 'I am wearing a T-shirt, so you would be able to see it.' Having accused Mercedes of winter sandbagging, Vettel also acknowledged that his Ferrari does not feel as good in Melbourne. 'I can feel that it is the same car as in...
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