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Hamilton downplays title talk
Lewis Hamilton has ruled out Mercedes fighting for the title, saying the deficit is too big to close overnight.
Hamilton joined Mercedes from McLaren aware that a tough task awaited him given the team's lack of pace last season.
But despite Mercedes failing to challenge in 2012, leading drivers Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso reckon Hamilton has what it takes to drag the team to the front.
Hamilton, though, says that probably won't happen this season.
"I think that people are talking us up at the moment," said the 28-year-old.
"Vettel and Fernando are saying that we're going to compete for the World Championship. I really don't see that happening.
"Of course that's...
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