which rang true as hailstones pelted the paddock before clearing up in time for the session start.
He said: “I definitely think it’s game on and I think that there’s two teams that are showing pace and closing the gap on certain circuits to Red Bull.
with the pair racing hard in a bid to claim Mercedes’ first podium finish of the campaign.
“Any driver who fails to negotiate Turn 9 or Turn 14 and passes completely to the left of the orange apex kerb must keep completely to the left of the orange block/bollard on the exit of the corner and re-join the track at the far end of the asphalt run-off.
with only Perez and his 10 points for P5 to take into account – meaning Alex Albon would have been promoted into the points if Red Bull were not present at Albert Park.
Vowles said times are changing at Williams and this is highlighted by their pursuit of Sainz.