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Mercedes considering Alonso as Rosberg's replacement
Mercedes admits that Fernando Alonso is being considered as a candidate to replace Nico Rosberg next year, after stating it wants to find an equal number one to race against Lewis Hamilton. The Brackley-based outfit is weighing up the candidates to fill its second seat next season following Rosberg's shock announcement that he is quitting Formula 1 after winning his maiden world title. It is understood that Alonso was one of the many drivers who contacted Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff in the aftermath of the Rosberg news, with the Spaniard's record in F1 making him an obvious choice. And although McLaren has expressed its confidence that Alonso will be staying in 2017 and is under...
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