Rosberg studied 2014 Bahrain defeat

The battle between the Mercedes team-mates in 2014 ignited in Bahrain last year, with Hamilton coming out on top after a feisty on-track scrap with Rosberg.

Rosberg was frustrated to lose out in that fight at a track that he believes suits him, and he said he has done all he can to put that right.

When asked if he has an advantage over Hamilton in Bahrain - where he scored points on his debut in 2006 and set fastest lap - Rosberg said: "Do I think so? Yes.

"But I also thought that at the last two races. I'm here to make it happen.

"I've looked at the videos again from last year because I need to improve in battle.

"There are things I could have done differently last year to win that race, so I'm looking at that and I hope to follow it up well."

Rosberg denied that he feels under more pressure to turn things around against Hamilton following his team-mate's strong start to the season, with the reigning champion taking two wins so far and leading the championship.

"It was already important [to turn things around] in Malaysia and that was two races ago," said Rosberg.

"It doesn't change. Every race is important. He's 17 points ahead, that's a fact.

"I need to try to get points back as soon as possible - it's not more important here or whatever."