Mercedes says the battle for supremacy in Formula 1 in 2017 has already begun, with Red Bull now a major threat in races. Red Bull's strong chassis development this year, allied to good progress from engine supplier Renault, has helped lift the Milton Keynes-based team into a position where it is now able to threaten Mercedes. And ahead of a major rule change coming for next year – with an emphasis on downforce that many expect to favour Red Bull – Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has no doubts about the significance of what is going on now. "You just have to admit that they are doing a good job," said Wolff, when asked about the growing threat from Red Bull. "They...
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