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Steiner rules out Leclerc for 2017 seat

– Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has ruled out giving a race seat to Ferrari youngster Charles Leclerc for 2017, stating that a rookie is "not an option" for the squad.Monegasque racer Leclerc, 18, is in control of the GP3 championship with two rounds to go, and has made three Formula 1 practice outings with Haas in a development role.Leclerc would gain the points required for a full Super Licence if he goes on to clinch the GP3 crown, but Steiner says he will not be stepping up to F1 with Haas so soon."I think for the position we're in, he's too inexperienced," said Steiner."I wouldn't say that he's too young, as Max Verstappen does a good job, but it's...
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