There's a saying in motorsport: 'When the flag drops, the bullshit stops'. And we're getting very close to that point in Formula 1 right now.
Over the past few weeks we've seen the press releases and comments from teams and drivers, either from the likes of Mercedes playing down its chances despite emerging as clear favourite, or from Red Bull and co, trying to minimise the severity of their own dire situations.
As a team member, I've been there and despite what is said officially, you know in your own mind exactly where you stand.