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Mercedes open driver search

The hierarchy of F1 world champions Mercedes will return to work this week with just one job top of their in-tray: finding a new driver to replace the retiring Nico Rosberg. Although pre-season testing doesn't begin until February, the team have indicated they will make a decision on who will partner Lewis Hamilton before the end of December. "By the first test in February, when the new car is ready, we certainly need a driver there," Niki Lauda has told the BBC. "But I can assure you it will happen earlier because whoever it is, we have to train him on the simulator. I think we should have a decision before the end of the year." Mercedes' options are restricted by...
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