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Lauda reveals Mercedes approach for Verstappen
Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has confirmed that the team held talks with a view to signing Max Verstappen last year. Verstappen signed a deal that runs until the end of 2020 with Red Bull in October last year, having seemingly turned down the constructors' champions. The Silver Arrows ultimately committed Valtteri Bottas to a new deal and the Finn is expected to be retained alongside Lewis Hamilton again next year - although both drivers are still to sign fresh terms with both contracts expiring this year. Bottas' mid-season slump in 2017 prompted Mercedes to look elsewhere and pursue a deal that would have sent huge shockwaves through Formula 1. READ MORE: Red Bull target...
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