Schumacher content but cautious ahead of Melbourne

With the new Mercedes looking quick and reliable during its 4,250 kilometres of winter testing, fans are hopeful 2012 could see the team finally take on the frontrunners. But while driver Michael Schumacher is pleased with how their pre-season preparations have progressed, he's playing down the speculation before the season is fully underway. Â"The car is reliable which is already good,Â" he told his official website. Â"The first impressions have been already quite positive. We were drove out of the box and everything went well, so there is potential. We are heading into the season much better prepared than in the past two years, and we can fully concentrate onto the development of our car.