Lights Out: Hamilton and Mercedes on the comeback trail

Mercedes might be top of the constructors' standings and Lewis Hamilton second in the drivers' charts, but it is a time to PANIC at Brackley (right, Jacques?) after they failed to win any of the opening three races of the season. It's lights out for Friday morning!

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Hamilton has gone from second to third to fourth in 2018 after a couple of stodgy races in Bahrain and China.

These slumps are nothing new in the hybrid era, but only Nico Rosberg has been able to take advantage enough to actually win the title.

Hamilton's former mortal nemesis team-mate Nico Rosberg says Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and anyone else eyeing a title tilt had better take advantage before Hamilton warms up.

The world champion's ups and downs on the track have been reflected in his contract negotiations, according to Niki Lauda.

A man who knows a bit about the Silver Arrows, Ross Brawn, is suitably baffled by their 2018 struggles so far.

The former Brackley boss says they'll be back on the top step soon enough. Maybe in Baku?

Speaking of that top step. We've not seen Kimi Raikkonen there for what feels like 36 years (it's five) but he's been closer this year.

Would the Iceman have won more if Ferrari weren't sabotaging his races? That's what Mika Hakkinen is suggesting...

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#OnThisDay in 2009 ?????

Nine years ago, @redbullracing clinched their first win, at the #ChineseGP!

56 wins and four Constructors' titles later, they're still rocking Shanghai ???? pic.twitter.com/Dr0Xzo0UTK — Formula 1 (@F1) April 19, 2018