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Lauda backs Vettel's ruthless rant

April 13th, 2013 (F1plus) Niki Lauda has backed Sebastian Vettel, after the reigning world champion laid bare his ruthlessness in the wake of the 'Multi-21' team orders affair. Initially apologetic and sheepish, the Red Bull driver had almost three weeks to consider the matter and let rip in the days before the Chinese grand prix. Vettel said he didn't obey the team order because teammate Mark Webber didn't deserve to win, also insisting that if he could live the fateful moment again, he would probably do just the same. He even hinted the move was indirect payback for Webber's past indiscretions. Mercedes team official Lauda, the plain speaking F1 legend and like Vettel a triple world...
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