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Mercedes needs Vettel DNF to keep F1 title hopes alive - Lauda
The Mercedes team's Formula 1 title ambitions are over unless Sebastian Vettel retires at least one in the remaining 14 grands prix, says Niki Lauda. Vettel opened up a 25-point lead over Lewis Hamilton with victory in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix as Mercedes continues to struggle to get performance on the ultrasoft. Those problems could continue at the next two tracks in Montreal and Baku as they require a lot less downforce, which could make it even harder to get energy into the tyres. Read Also: Analysis: Why Mercedes' tyre struggles might continue past Monaco "We need to find a solution for the tyre window," Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda told Kronen Zeitung....
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