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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said that Ferrari's Monaco speed caught the team and its car "off-guard" as the Scuderia's drivers sped to a 1-2 finish in the Principality. Valtteri Bottas took fourth in the race, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton coming home seventh from a starting position of thirteenth.
Speaking about the W08's troubles in Monte Carlo afterwards, Wolff said: "Our car was not quick enough this weekend. We were caught off-guard on Thursday afternoon and could never recover. The tyres were not in the window and then they were in the window. We have a lot more thinking to do. Monaco was difficult for us last year and Lewis saved it.
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"We have time until Montreal which is another difficult track. We need to get on top of things. We have the same result as Singapore in 2015 and Russia (this year) which is a disappointment. Singapore was not too much about mechanical stuff. Understanding the tyres is what is key.
"The setups were almost the same. We never had both drivers having immaculate performances. Lewis was stronger in Barcelona and Valtteri in Russia. From the get go, Ferrari were quick. I think we have a very quick car capable of winning races and championships but she is a difficult lady."
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Singapore will be very interesting.