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Scrapping F1 hybrid engines only way to stop Mercedes - Ecclestone
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that 2017's new aero rules will not be enough to end Mercedes' domination of the sport, as he renews call to scrap hybrid engines. F1 is preparing for a radical overhaul of its aero regulations this year, with it hoped that wider and faster cars will improve the spectacle and help shake up the order. But Ecclestone thinks that the changes will not be enough. He suggests that until F1 scraps the turbo hybrid engines that he has long hated, then the situation will not get better. "Red Bull believe they can beat Mercedes with better aerodynamics," said Ecclestone in an interview with Sport Bild. "However, I'm not so sure about that....
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