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Wolff: I'm a big fan of Alonso as a driver

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff continues to flirt with the option of hiring Fernando Alonso, despite the fact that the Spaniard is approaching his last years as a Formula 1 driver and opposition from within the his own team. Asked by Spanish media if Alonso is an option for Mercedes in 2018, Wolff replied, 'I'm a big fan of his as a driver, and you can possibly say that he is, if not the best, one of the best on track.' 'His ability in a race is enormous. The energy and motivation are there and I do not think his 35 years is a problem.' 'He is in the final stretch of his career, but that does not mean that he will not be able to win races or titles in the next two or three years. But right now...
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