Ex-Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes that Mercedes will re-assert their dominance at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.

Mercedes were beaten by the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia last time out, but Davidson thinks that was down to the high temperatures in Sepang and expects the cooler conditions in Shanghai to suit the champions.

He told Sky Sports News: "I am sure they are going to be bouncing back at the next race. They are clearly licking their wounds after Malaysia, but it is a very unique track and set of conditions that face you there and I think perhaps when we get to a more traditional event, as in weather conditions and track layout that challenges the tyres in a different way, we might see it return back to status quo.

"But one thing for sure is that Ferrari have made huge inroads into reducing the gap to the champions and who knows, this could be the start of a season long title fight."

Davidson competed in 24 races between 2002 and 2008.