Lewis Hamilton has told Nico Rosberg he will do his talking 'on the track' as the two title contenders prepare to renew their rivalry in the desert. The Mercedes men left Shanghai after the Chinese Grand Prix arguing over the rights and wrongs of how they raced. But Hamilton, speaking ahead of Sunday's race in Bahrain, adopted an air of cool disdain for any psychological battles. 'It's not really changed much,' said the double world champion. 'I just do my talking on the track. That's how it's been since I was eight years old.' Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton insists that he will do his talking 'on the track' ahead of the race in Bahrain . Hamilton puts his arm around F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone (left) at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir . Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg addresses the media ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix . Rosberg, 17 points behind Hamilton, seemed relaxed as he stuck to the line Hamilton jeopardised the team's one-two by slowing down to husband his tyres. 'I would say the same again because I felt the need to state the facts,' said Rosberg. 'There was a need to discuss things after. It's in the past. I'm in Bahrain now just to attack in the race. That is the best answer I can give, on the track.' Hamilton in front of team-mate Rosberg during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai . Rosberg and Hamilton avoided eye contact after the latter took pole in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying .
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will renew their rivalry in Bahrain.
The Mercedes pair had argued in the aftermath of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton, though, has dismissed mind games and is focused on the next race.