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Mercedes: Fernando Alonso could replace Nico Rosberg - Toto Wolff

Mercedes are thinking about signing McLaren driver Fernando Alonso to replace Nico Rosberg, team boss Toto Wolff says. Rosberg, 31, retired five days after winning the Formula 1 world title. "You have to consider Fernando," Wolff told Sky Sports. "He is a driver I respect a lot. He combines talent, speed and experience. It's all there." A move would reunite 35-year-old Alonso with Lewis Hamilton, whom he partnered at McLaren for one season in 2007. But the pair had a stormy relationship, leading to the Spaniard leaving the team after agreeing an early release from his contract. Two-time champion Alonso is entering the final year of his contract, which may force Mercedes...
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