Mercedes GP chief Norbert Haug is confident the team's car will compete in the Formula One World Championship next season.

As Brawn GP last term, the group won the world title as Jenson Button grabbed the top prize, but Haug has confirmed Ross Brawn is already implementing new plans for next term after a disappointing campaign with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg their designated drivers.

"Of course, as we have often explained, we are not where we want to be, but in a way that's the name of the game in Formula One very often," said Haug.

"I've been here for quite a while and Ross has been here longer but most of the time you spend improving and chasing the others.

"And this team has the expertise, having won the World Championship last year.

"Currently we are certainly not good enough, that is very clear, but I'm absolutely convinced that we need some time and that we can really improve and make the best out of the situation.

"All of us want to win rather than make up the numbers, that's for sure.

"But if you look at our history since our first victory in the new era of Formula 1, we've almost won every third race so far and we are going to come back to that rhythm, I'm sure."

Related posts: