Formula One standings after the Malaysian Grand Prix

With two wins from two races under their belt in the new Formula One season, Mercedes are powering confidently toward another speedster's paradise in Bahrain this week, albeit with a watchful eye on fast improving rivals Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton's pole-to-flag victory on Sunday ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg looked comfortable in the scorching Sepang sunshine.

DRIVERS

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes 43 points

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 25 points

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari 24 points

Jenson Button, McLaren 23 points

Kevin Magnussen, McLaren 20 points

Nico Hulkenberg,Force India 18 points

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 15 points

Valtteri Bottas, Williams, 14 points

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 6 points

Felipe Massa, Williams, 6 points

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso, 4 points

Daniil Kvyat Toro, Rosso, 3 points

Sergio Perez Force, India 1 point

CONSTRUCTORS

Mercedes 68 points

McLaren 43 points

Ferrari 30 points

Williams 20 points

Force India 19 points

Red Bull 15 points

Renault 7 points