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Horner: Merc ‘absolutely favourites’ for 2017 title
- Updated: December 15, 2016
Red Bull team principal has no doubts that Mercedes remain the favourites to win the World Championship in 2017 despite Nico Rosberg’s surprise retirement.
Rosberg announced his retirement from Formula 1 last month, just days after claiming his maiden world title, leaving Mercedes without a team-mate for Lewis Hamilton ahead of the 2017 campaign.
With the majority of the grid already locked down for next season, Mercedes face a battle to sign an experienced, high-quality driver. Williams’ Valtteri Bottas is believed to be the Brackley-based outfit’s top pick, but Williams are reluctant to let the Finn leave. Plan B for Mercedes could be youngster Pascal Wehrlein, who has been part of Mercedes’ development program, with the German having raced for Manor in 2016.
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