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Mercedes wary of tyre issues in Russia

Mercedes is heading to this weekend's Russian Grand Prix mindful of the possibility of fresh tyre headaches, as the softer range of compounds return. The Brackley-based team is well aware that Pirelli has opted for the same super-soft and soft compounds that it struggled so badly on in Singapore last month. Allied to that is the fact that the Sochi track proved particularly tricky for teams last year, as the freshly laid asphalt delivered little grip and allowed Nico Rosberg to complete almost a full race distance on one set of tyres. That is why Mercedes executive director Paddy Lowe has said that the team must be full ready for anything to ensure that there is no repeat of its Singapore...
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