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Toto Wolff praises 'mature' Pascal Wehrlein amid fitness troubles

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has praised youngster Pascal Wehrlein for his 'maturity' in withdrawing from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on fitness grounds, caused by his Race of Champions crash. Sauber driver Wehrlein picked up a back injury after an incident at the event in January and missed the opening pre-season test as a result, but was cleared to return to action for the second group running, and headed to the first round in Melbourne as planned. Wehrlein completed both Friday practice sessions in the C36-Ferrari but withdrew from remainder event, citing a lack of fitness due to his training deficit, and was replaced by Ferrari reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi. It has not yet...
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