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Ferrari admit Vettel could be prioritised over Leclerc

New Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has admitted that Sebastian Vettel could receive "priority" treatment over rookie driver Charles Leclerc in the early stages of the 2019 Formula 1 season, as the team attempt to break Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' dominance in the championships. Last season, Vettel and Hamilton were closely matched until the summer break, when Ferrari's season took a downturn after the death of CEO Sergio Marchionne. In the second half of the campaign, their races were littered by driving mistakes, crashes, and engine reliability issues, with Mercedes eventually cruising to victory in both the driver's and constructor's championships. Vettel is still seen as the...
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