"Germany loss not reason behind exit"
Kiwi coach Shane McLeod, after their 5-2 defeat to Germany on Tuesday, said it was not the loss against the defending champions but the previous one against Argentina that led to their ouster from the World Cup.
“I would not say that we are out of semifinal contention because we lost today. Germany is a top class team and worthy of the win. If we had won our last match against Argentina, we would have been far better placed for a semifinal spot,” McLeod said.
“It is not an excuse but I must admit that we missed out key players such as Simon Child and Hayden Shaw, who could not come here for various reasons. With them, we might have done better,” he added.
McLeod’s counterpart, German coach Markus Weise, on the other hand was a happy man after the top seeds made their 11th semifinal in a row.
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“It is a great feeling,” he said.
“We dominated the game for most of the time. Though, in the second half we slackened a bit. After the Kiwis pulled back two goals in no time to reduce our lead to 3-2, anything could have happened,” he added.
On who he would like to face in the semifinal, the German coach remarked, “We do not have any preference. To win a World Cup you got to beat every team that comes in your way.”
The Black Sticks stand-in skipper Dean Couzins, after Phillip Burrows could not play due to a hamstring injury, was gracious in the loss.
“We played much better than we did against Argentina. Still we were not at our best. To win against Germany you need a lot of luck. Not only you need to play exceptionally well but at the same time hope they are out of touch,” he said.
Dutch to face Australia in semis
Despite a 2-1 loss to Korea in their last round-robin tie, the Netherlands booked a semifinal berth against Australia.
Both Korea and the Netherlands came into the match with the semifinals in sight. Germany entered the last-four with a 5-2 win over New Zealand earlier in the evening but the second spot from Pool A was still up for grabs.
The Netherlands could afford a draw or even a loss by a one-goal margin and still make the semis while Korea had to win by two goals to achieve the same. The night belonged to Korea, who emerged 2-1 winners, but it was the Dutch who advanced.
They will take on Pool B leaders Australia in their semifinal encounter on Thursday while England will meet Germany earlier on the same day.
Ronald Brouwer gave the Netherlands an early lead before Hyun Woo Nam and Jong Ho Seo put the Asians in front. But in the end it was not enough as Korea missed out on a last-four spot by one goal.
The Netherlands attacked right from the start and were a goal up in just 25 seconds. Veteran striker Neun de Nooijer raced through the right flank before squaring it to Brouwer who made it 1-0.
That early blow woke the Asians up. They faced an uphill task needing at least three goals to advance. Compelled to attack, they pushed forward but were always under the risk of a Dutch breakaway. Nevertheless, it made for a fast-paced game.
As the half drew to a close, Korea picked up momentum and equalised in the 31st minute. A trademark counter initiated by Seo led to a penalty corner. The Dutch keeper Guus Vogels never stood a chance against Nam’s scorching dragflick.
Korea played with urgency after the break. They went ahead in the 45th minute. Sung Hoon Yoon surged into the Dutch circle as Vogels did likewise in an attempt to thwart him. He deflected Yoon’s goalbound shot slightly but only for Korean skipper Seo to tap into an unguarded net.
Despite taking the lead, Korea still needed one more to pip their opponents to the semis. They attacked relentlessly in search of the all-important third goal. It never came and though the match ended in their favour, it was the Dutch who were celebrating.
Cricket News
Kapil Dev inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
India’s Kapil Dev has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the ICC headquarters in Dubai.
The Hall of Fame, run in association with the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), recognises some of the legends of the game from its long and illustrious history.
Born on 6 January 1959 in Chandigarh, Kapil is probably best known for leading India to victory in the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup while also playing in 131 Test matches and 225 ODIs in an international career that spanned 16 years.
The India legend made his ODI debut for India on 1 October 1978 against Pakistan in Quetta while his Test debut came two weeks later in Faisalabad against the same opposition.
Kapil played during what was a golden period for world-class all-rounders as other Hall of Famers Imran Khan of Pakistan, Ian Botham of England and New Zealand's Richard Hadlee were also plying their trade at that time. Kapil was very much part of that elite company and is seen as one of the greatest pace bowlers India has produced and its finest bowling all-rounder. In total, he took a remarkable 434 Test wickets and 253 ODI wickets.
In 1994, he became the leading wicket-taker in Tests when he overtook Hadlee, a record that was eventually broken by West Indies pacer Courtney Walsh. Also, in 1988 he leapfrogged another West Indies fast bowler, Joel Garner, to become the most successful bowler in ODIs, a record he held until 1994 when his tally of 253 wickets was passed by Wasim Akram.
Kapil's best bowling figures in a Test match were 11-146 against Pakistan in Chennai in 1980 while in ODIs his best match figures came in the group stage of the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup when he took 5-43 against Australia.
With the bat Kapil made 5,248 Test runs, including eight centuries and 27 fifties, at an average of 31.05. He also scored 3,783 ODI runs, including a top score of 175 not out which he hit against Zimbabwe during the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup.
On his induction into the Hall of Fame, Kapil said: "I am proud and happy to have been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame and it's amazing to think that I have been picked as one of the greats of Indian cricket.
"I am delighted to have been named alongside so many great players of the game but for me, when I was growing up, the man I always looked up to was Sunil Gavaskar from the moment I started playing cricket. Now to be named also alongside greats of the game such as Clive Lloyd, Richard Hadlee and Wasim Akram it truly fantastic," he said.
ICC President David Morgan, who presented Kapil with his hand-crafted Hall of Fame cap at the ceremony at ICC headquarters in Dubai, was glowing in his praise for the latest inductee.
"Kapil was an all-time great player," said Mr Morgan. "He did everything. He batted, bowled and he was a fine fielder. I remember the great catch he took to dismiss Viv Richards in the 1983 World Cup final - he was on the run and the ball came over his shoulder, possibly the most difficult of catches.
"It gives me enormous pleasure to award this commemorative cap to Kapil Dev and formally induct him into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame," he added.
Lloyd, who was in attendance at the cap presentation, played against Kapil in the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup final: "Kapil is a thoroughly deserving induction into the Hall of Fame. He was a fantastic cricketer and he was a great asset for Indian cricket during his time at the helm.
"He set the pace for them early on and he came to the fore and did wonderfully well - he played like a true champion and was a brilliant leader."
Flower still expects KP to blossom
Andy Flower watched a number of players enhance their Test credentials in the drawn warm-up against Bangladesh A.
Kevin Pietersen again failed to produce the big score his team-mates have been predicting since arrival in Bangladesh, with a breezy 20 before being bowled on the sweep.
That took his total to 69 in seven innings on tour, a miserable return for a player of his rare talent.
Flower saw the likes of James Tredwell, with eight wickets in the match, and Jonathan Trott, with an unbeaten century in the first innings, lay down firm markers, but remains convinced of Pietersen's ability despite his failure to follow suit.
"I think he is frustrated at the moment," Flower conceded.
"It's a pity he didn't spend some more time in the middle because I thought he looked quite good for his 20.
"It was a positive 20, an attacking 20, and that is the way he likes to play.
"I thought he showed some good signs. He's a world-class player with a great record behind him and we still expect a lot from him in these Test matches.
"I don't really agree with that cricketing phase 'one knock away' but I do think all the hard work he is putting in and the thought he is putting into his game will stand him in good stead in the future."
Flower's batting line-up for Friday may have resolved itself over the course of the match, with Trott looking assured enough to take on the opening mantle and Michael Carberry's 40-run return perhaps not enough to earn a Test debut.
But his bowling ranks have been disrupted by back injuries to Graham Onions and Stuart Broad.
Onions has next to no chance of playing but Broad will have one final session to prove his fitness tomorrow.
"Broad has bowled two spells today, one of about six overs at lunch then another of about three overs at tea," said Flower.
"He's improved pretty quickly. Our medical staff and fitness trainer have got him up and running again and he is going to have a proper run out at practice, then we'll see how he responds."
Should Broad not be 100%, Flower opened up the possibility of a whirlwind Test bow for Steven Finn.
The 20-year-old Middlesex quick only arrived in the country on Saturday as injury cover but caught the eye against Bangladesh A and may have leapfrogged the likes of Liam Plunkett and Ajmal Shahzad.
"It was quite interesting seeing four seamers operate in quite a competitive environment here," said Flower.
"I wouldn't rule Finn out. He's been added to the party and he's a contender for selection.
"He did very well to get off the plane the afternoon before this game and then rock up and bowl the next day. He's handled himself well for a young man and has been impressive.
"He's bowled with pace on a slow pitch and bowled with accuracy; he's quite a good prospect."
"It was due to my love for India"
Shane Warne said he loves both India and Australia and that inspired him to contribute in easing off the tension.
The Australian leg-spinner, on the request of Victoria premier, recently mingled with Indian community at a picnic and hoped the initiative would bring desired results.
"I hail from Victoria in Australia and have had the cricketing relations with India for more than 20 years. I love all the three -- Victoria, Australia and India. That is why I have tried to visit the Indian community in Victoria and had assured them," said Warne.
"I have also spoken to the Victorian authorities to look into the problem and find ways to clear the mistrust," added Warne, who is quite popular among Indians in Australia.
"I have been coming to India to play cricket for more than two decades. Cricket is passion here and it can be also used to improve the situation," Warne observed.
Talking about his IPL team Rajasthan Royals, Warne said winning the title in 2008 was one of the most cherished moments in his cricketing career.
"I have relished captaining the side and I believe that Rajasthan Royals has large fan base even in abroad. We have a large number of supporters. It is my responsibility to guide the team this year also," Warne said.
Tennis News
Sandra Zahlavova was the biggest casualty of the first qualifying round for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Also making an early exit was seventh seed and fellow Czech Klara Zakopalova, who went down 6-4 3-6 6-3 to Michelle Larcher De Brito of Portugal.
Second seed Tamarine Tanasugarn breezed past Romania's Monica Niculescu 6-0 6-1, but third seed Petra Martic had to work harder for a 6-4 4-6 6-4 victory over Anastasia Pivovarova.
British number one Elena Baltacha fought back from a set down to record a 2-6 6-4 6-4 victory over American Julia Boserup.
Arantxa Parra Santonja, seeded fifth, overcame American wildcard Coco Vandeweghe 6-3 6-1 while Japan's Ayumi Morita, the sixth seed, beat Darya Kustova 6-2 4-6 6-4.
Elsewhere, there were victories for Kai-chen Chang, Kathrin Woerle, Ekaterina Bychkova, Nuria Llagostera Vives, Michaella Krajicek, Pauline Parmentier, Sloane Stephens, Tsvetana Pironkova, Arantxa Rus, Shenay Perry, Viktoriya Kutuzova, Karolina Sprem, Rossana De Los Rios, Yung-jan Chan, Varvara Lepchenko, Akgul Amanmuradova, and Patricia Mayr.
Lloyd to consider future after defeat
Captain John Lloyd will consider his future after Great Britain slumped close to the lowest tier of the Davis Cup.
Britain must now beat Turkey, who lost to Ireland this weekend, in a relegation play-off in July to avoid dropping into Europe/Africa Zone Group III.
After James Ward's loss to Ricardas Berankis, the tie came down to the last singles rubber between Dan Evans and Laurynas Grigelis, a player ranked 269 places below the Birmingham teenager at 521 in the world.
Evans recovered from a nightmare third set to force a decider, but 18-year-old Grigelis triumphed 6-7 (6/8) 7-5 6-0 2-6 6-4.
"I'm devastated for the team and more so Dan, as I thought he worked his butt off," Lloyd told BBC Sport.
"I felt sorry for him more than anybody else. We'll see about my future, it's too early yet."
Lloyd, who had to do without Andy Murray for the tie after the Australian Open finalist made himself unavailable, added: "We obviously didn't have our number one playing and that was certainly an evening-out point.
"It was a 50-50 sort of match before the start and they were the better team. They don't have as many players to pick from as we do but their players are good."
Ward had beaten Grigelis comfortably in the opening rubber on Friday, but Evans was unable to repeat the trick.
He won the opening set on a tie-break but lost the second 7-5 and looked dead and buried as Grigelis raced through the third set without dropping a game.
The British number four responded well, breaking three times in the fourth set to level the match.
But some stunning shots from his opponent created the vital break of serve in the decider and Evans was unable to convert three break points as Grigelis served for the match.
With Britain leading 2-1 overnight, hopes were high Ward may have been able to seal the tie in the day's first match by upsetting Berankis, a former world junior number one and, at 198, ranked substantially higher than either of Britain's representatives.
But the 19-year-old Lithuanian held his nerve impeccably in a 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 6-4 victory.
Ward said: "It came down to a few points. He served really well. I served well as well but I could have done a bit more on the return and made him play a few more points.
"But there was not much in it, just two breaks. It's tough."
Golf News
Noh turns attention to The Open
Korean teen sensation Noh Seung-yul is turning his attention onto the biggest Open of them all, the British Open.
The 18-year-old will be joined by Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Andrew Dodt of Australia, Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, who finished tied third last weekend, China's rising star Wu Ashun, Singapore's Lam Chih Bing and Malaysians Danny Chia and Iain Steel.
A strong Japanese line-up will also converge at Saujana, including Hiroyuki Fujita, currently ranked 80th in the world, Tetsuji Hiratsuka, five-time winner in Japan, two-time Asian Tour winner Hideto Tanihara and two-time Japan Tour winner Azuma Yano.
Korean amateur stars Han Chang-won and Eric Chun will also be in the mix after finishing first and second respectively at the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship in China last November.
Noh is determined to play his way into his maiden Major appearance at the 150th British Open at St Andrews, Scotland this July. "My confidence is high and I'm still feeling good. Playing in a Major is every golfers' dream and it is no different for me," said Noh today.
Noh is no stranger to the par-72 Palm Course, also known as "The Cobra", as he fired a sizzling 62 to lead the first round of last year's Maybank Malaysian Open. Although he didn't finish the job then, he made up for it with a superb triumph at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on Sunday, pulling off an audacious birdie on the last hole for a one-shot win.
"I have good memories here and I know this course. It will be difficult this week so I must not take things lightly. Hopefully I will be in the top four," added the young Korean.
Steel holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian to play in the Open in 1996 and he is hoping to be third time lucky in qualifying after narrowly losing out on a spot in the last two years. He missed out by a stroke in Scotland last year and was defeated in a play-off two years ago in the United States.
"Playing this week is new as I have never played in the IFQ - Asia before. I came close on two occasions and hope that this year will be my year," said the American-based Steel.
Steel, whose father is Scottish and mother is Malaysian, is hoping to turn his fortunes as he remembers the buzz of competing in his maiden Major. "When I first played in 1996, I was young and inexperienced but I managed to stay at that level of form for a while so hopefully I can get back to it and my game will rise again," said Steel.
Dodt won the Avantha Masters in India last month and knows that it is every players' dream this week to qualify for the 150th edition of the Open Championship.
"This is the one everyone is talking about qualifying. Everyone wants to play in St Andrews so you just have to go all out and not hold back. I will be trying my best and hope to be one of the top four after 36 holes," said Dodt who missed out by a stroke at last year's qualifier in Singapore.
India's Gaganjeet Bhullar, winner of the season-opening Asian Tour International in Bangkok, is confident of making a second successive appearance. The Indian rising star made his Major debut last July and subsequently won his first Asian Tour title in Indonesia in the following week.
"The British Open is one of the most prestigious Majors in the history of golf and I definitely want to play in it again. I won the IFQ last year (in Singapore), so I have a lot of good memories and I'm very hopeful this week.
"Winning my first tournament this season is certainly a huge boost but Saujana is one of the most difficult and challenging golf courses on the Asian Tour so it will be interesting," said Bhullar.
Chinese stalwart Wu plans to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Liang Wen-chong who played in all four rounds of the British Open in 2008. "It is always a goal of mine to play in the British Open. My form has been quite good but I need to work on my tee shots. I played well last week (finishing top-20) and I'm looking forward to qualifying. I remember watching the Open as a child when John Daly won in 1995 but I was still young then. It means more to me now if I were to play in the Major," said Wu.
Latest Men's World Golf Rankings
Colombian Camilo Villegas has moved from 21st to 12th in the world after his victory at the Honda Classic in Florida.
Latest leading positions:
1 Tiger Woods 12.14pts, 2 Steve Stricker 7.91, 3 Phil Mickelson 7.28, 4 Lee Westwood 6.83, 5 Ian Poulter 6.22, 6 Paul Casey 6.15, 7 Jim Furyk 5.16, 8 Martin Kaymer 5.06, 9 Rory McIlroy 4.88, 10 Henrik Stenson 4.72
11 Geoff Ogilvy 4.68, 12 Camilo Villegas 4.68, 13 Padraig Harrington 4.66, 14 Kenny Perry 4.27, 15 Robert Allenby 4.24, 16 Sergio Garcia 4.21, 17 Retief Goosen 3.98, 18 Stewart Cink 3.94, 19 Sean O'Hair 3.93, 20 Ernie Els 3.89
Other leading Europeans:
21 Robert Karlsson, 23 Ross Fisher, 24 Luke Donald, 33 Alvaro Quiros, 34 Miguel Angel Jimenez, 36 Oliver Wilson, 45 Soren Hansen, 46 Anders Hansen, 47 Edoardo Molinari, 48 Francesco Molinari, 49 Soren Kjeldsen, 50 Graeme McDowell, 54 Simon Dyson, 57 Peter Hanson, 58 Justin Rose, 62 Alexander Noren, 66 Ross McGowan, 69 Chris Wood, 71 Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, 83 Gregory Bourdy, 92 Shane Lowry, 95 Martin Laird
Football News
Injured Fabregas: I wanted to play
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says he wanted to play through the pain barrier against Porto.
Arsenal trail the Portuguese 2-1 from the first leg but will be without their inspirational captain at the Emirates.
Fabregas said in The Sun: "I wanted to play but the doctors recommended I rest and avoid any risk.
"I am sad to miss out because Porto is important to us. I will suffer far more than usual, having to watch from the side."
Scans have revealed that there is no major damage and there is a chance Fabregas could make his comeback against Hull this weekend.
Lehmann: I'm planning to retire
Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is likely to retire in the summer after confirming he won't be extending his contract.
"Staying would be unfair on Sven Ulreich," he told the Bild newspaper. "He will be rivalling Alexander Stolz and they are both looking forward to the challenge."
Asked if he would consider staying on a while longer, particularly since Ulreich has a serious injury and may miss the start of next season, Lehmann said he could "rule that out".
It appears the only scenario in which former Germany international Lehmann would prolong his playing career is if a Premier League club came calling.
He recently claimed that he felt good enough to play another year in the English top flight and an offer to do so may change his mind about retiring.
"I am planning to retire, but you just never know," he added.
"I am still really enjoying playing football."
Motorsport News
"Vettel has the makings of a champion"
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner feels Sebastian Vettel has become "the complete driver".
Vettel finished runner-up to Jenson Button last season, pushing the Briton all the way to the penultimate grand prix in Brazil after the 30-year-old had made his stunning start with six wins in the opening seven races.
As far as Vettel is concerned there is only one objective this season which starts in Bahrain on Sunday, and that is to go a step further by becoming champion.
Horner believes last season's near-miss could be the making of the 22-year-old German, strengthening not only his resolve, but also his character.
"Sebastian has all the makings of a champion," said Horner.
"It's still very early to say, and ultimately he has to go out and do it.
"But he is a very intelligent driver, tremendously talented, has a high work ethic, and is a very dedicated and focused individual.
"Most of all, he is a nice guy as well, a very popular member of the team because he is very down to earth. Success hasn't changed him.
"His rise to stardom has been meteoric so far, and he is improving, evolving and growing. He is a remarkable character, but I see a very hungry and determined young man.
"Now with two full years' experience and a championship campaign under his belt, I think he goes into this year pretty much the complete driver."
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has made no secret of his admiration for Vettel, someone he would love to see crowned champion.
"Bernie has really warmed to him," added Horner.
"He appreciates his cheeky personality, and he is very quick-witted like Bernie, which isn't a normal trait for a German. He is very un-Germanic.
"He understands British humour brilliantly. He'll regularly watch Monty Python, Little Britain and Harry Enfield sketches, and he is a very good mimic.
"With Bernie, he likes the way Sebastian drives, and he likes the way he handles himself.
"He is always willing to sign autographs, and as an ambassador for Formula One, he is fantastic."
Much is likely to be made of Vettel's potential rivalry with seven-times champion Michael Schumacher, who returns to the sport after three years in retirement.
Although nicknamed 'Baby Schumi', Horner is confident Vettel will be himself and not succumb to a sorceror's apprentice role.
"He was still in nappies when Michael was making his grand prix debut," said Horner.
"They are different characters. Sebastian is Sebastian, his own man, and he will continue to grow into being his own person. He is not a mini-Schumi.
"He has a great deal of respect for Michael and what he has achieved, and off track they are good friends.
"But on track he will race him as hard as any other competitor."
Schumacher at full throttle
You listen to Michael Schumacher, you continually hear words such as "motivated" and "driven".
But then they are also words that define Schumacher, a driver so meticulous in his approach in and out of the car that nothing is left to chance.
Of course, there were times during Schumacher's earlier career when such desire would cloud his methodical reasoning and judgment, when his drive tipped him over the edge.
Sadly, that is Schumacher's dark side, so we can only hope his time away playing happy families, having fun on bikes and karts, viewing proceedings from the pit wall as an advisor to Ferrari, has mellowed that part of him, leaving behind the courageous competitor.
Certainly Ross Brawn is delighted to be reunited with Schumacher, the Mercedes GP team principal previously playing such a distinct role in creating the legend who has won seven world titles and 91 grands prix.
Their early bond was formed at Benetton where Schumacher won his first two championships in 1994 and 1995, and cemented at Ferrari where Brawn was the master tactician behind the five titles that followed.
No one understands Schumacher - his psyche, his methods - better than Brawn, and it would appear time has far from withered the German's senses as to what he requires and what is required to win again.
Assessing Schumacher's strengths, in comparison to the drivers he guided to last year's crown in Jenson Button, and his team-mate Rubens Barrichello, the differences are clear.
Brawn's comments are not meant as a slight against the 30-year-old Englishman or veteran Brazilian, but more to emphasise what marks Schumacher out against his peers.
After the first day of testing together in Valencia, Brawn noted: "What came through was Michael's precision about what's going on in the car, what he wants and what he feels is needed.
"He has great clarity of reasoning in what he does, what he feels and what he thinks should be the direction we take or changes to come.
"That's always been notable about Michael in his career, and that's probably the most noticeable difference.
"Both Rubens and Jenson gave very good information on the car, and that was never a problem.
"It's just that Michael is more precise in his opinions as to what is happening, which is nice to work with again.
"It was a bit like the old days."
There is no doubt the combination of Schumacher and Brawn is one that will be fully respected by all the other drivers and teams.
But whether the old days return to their fullest and include all the pomp and glory of another championship is a different matter.
Mercedes acquired a 45.1% stake in last year's title winners after a takeover of Brawn at the end of the season, with Aabar, an Abu Dhabi investment company, taking 30%.
The return of the German manufacturing giant as a fully-fledged team for the first time since 1955 is a welcome tonic for the sport, but that by no means is a guarantee of continued success.
Schumacher is also adamant no lingering doubts remain over a neck injury sustained in a bike accident a year ago that wrecked the comeback dream with Ferrari last August.
His personal doctor, Johannes Peil, was on hand at that first test to oversee matters, but such were the assurances from Schumacher, his services were dispensed with for the three tests that followed.
If he is as fit as he asserts, and he maintains his passion burns as bright as ever, the only questions that remain are whether he is as talented as in the past. Whether, at 41, he still has the speed.
As any driver will tell you, testing is one thing, qualifying and a grand prix are another, and the truth will emerge on March 13 and 14 when the curtain raises on the new season in Bahrain.
Schumacher is adamant he has "nothing to prove to anyone about my age", that instead it is a matter of "proving to myself that I am obviously still able".
If everything falls into place, make no bones about it, Schumacher will be a force to be reckoned with again, so do not rule out the prospect of a record-extending eighth title, because he isn't.
"I feel fresh, good, motivated, and as Ross and I know each other so well, it has made things very easy," said Schumacher.
"It's actually been much easier than I anticipated. I thought I would need a bit more time.
"Assessing everything, I think we have everything you need to be able to fight for the championship.
"With Ross' experience, with what the team did last year, having Mercedes as a team in itself with the experience, know-how and quality they possess, as well as myself, then, I'm sorry, there's only one target."
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