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Alonso backs Mercedes, blasts Red Bull
MONACO, May 22, 2013 (AFP) - Fernando Alonso raised his and many other eyebrows in the cramped, crowded and rain-hit paddock on Wednesday when he made Mercedes favourites to win Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix and took a swipe at rivals Red Bull. The two-time champion Ferrari driver said he felt Red Bull's recent criticism of Pirelli's tyres was proof, above all, that they are a team that cannot handle defeat. The Spaniard also pointed out that Mercedes, who were fastest in qualifying last year through now-retired seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, have reeled off three straight poles. "Mercedes will be strong," said Alonso. "They have been on pole position for the last...
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