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Spygate scandal could cost Alonso Mercedes seat
Fernando Alonso's chances of claiming the second Mercedes seat along-side Lewis Hamilton in 2017 could be compromised by the Spanish drivers involvement in the Spygate back in 2007 when driving for McLaren-Mercedes. Alonso and the Mercedes powered McLaren team endured a difficult 2007 season. Their car was up to the mark, and arguably, favorite to win both F1 titles that year, however a rocky relationship with Lewis Hamilton and the infamous Spygate scandal ruined any glory hopes for McLaren. Nine years on, and Fernando Alonso's Spygate scandal could potentially cost him a Mercedes seat, arguably his best chance yet to win another F1 championship. In 2007, McLaren was powered by...
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