Bradley Lord maintains Mercedes optimism for Monaco pole fight

It is not every day you see Ferrari look this untouchable, but Bradley Lord is refusing to back down. After Ferrari swept both Friday practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Mercedes deputy team principal remains optimistic that his squad can force their way into the battle for pole position.

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell face a tall order to overcome that pace, yet the belief from within the team is clear. It is a bold stance given the speed shown by the rivals, but Saturday will reveal if this machine has the legs to fight at the front.