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Ecclestone wants Verstappen at Mercedes

Fearing another season of Mercedes domination, Bernie Ecclestone admits he would like to see Max Verstappen partner Lewis Hamilton. While we are told that the new regulations for 2017 will lead to a shake-up of the order, faster lap times, keep drivers on their toes physically and mentally and generally be the best thing to happen to F1 since the last 'best thing' introduced in order to spice up the sport, Bernie Ecclestone isn't so sure. Though some believe the changes, coupled with further improvements from Tag-Heuer, will see Red Bull close on its German rivals, the sport's supremo fears another year of Mercedes blitzkrieging the opposition. Furthermore, in the absence of a strong...
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