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Surer believes Lauda still chasing Vettel for Mercedes
9 May, 2013 Niki Lauda with Sebastian Vettel
Marc Surer, a former Swiss Formula 1 driver turned commentator, says he is not sure he believes Mercedes is not making an active move to lure Sebastian Vettel to the Silver Arrows.
Niki Lauda, Mercedes' chairman and shareholder, back-pedalled this week after hinting he might have approached Red Bull's reigning triple world champion.
But Surer is quoted by Speed Week: 'If you want to be a top team, you have to try to weaken your opponent.
'This way (signing Vettel), you would weaken your rival and strengthen yourself at the same time.
'It's completely normal if Niki Lauda is trying to get Vettel,' added Surer.
It is likely Lauda backpedalled on...
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