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Wehrlein: lack of experience cost me Mercedes seat
When Nico Rosberg made his shock decision to retire, many assumed that Mercedes would turn to its protege Pascal Wehrlein who had been marking time with Manor. However, it became clear early on that the German youngster was not guaranteed the promotion and as the Brackley squad cast its net for a suitable replacement Wehrlein's chances were looking slim. Indeed, having been snubbed by Force India in favour of his Manor teammate, Esteban Ocon, and with the British team in financial trouble, Wehrlein's hopes of any 2017 seat were looking remote. Asked if (Mercedes boss) Toto Wolff believed that a year in F1 was not enough experience for the seat in the second Silver Arrow, Wehrlein replied:...
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