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Hartley's F1 axing a ‘kick in the nuts' says Webber

Brendon Hartley Grand Prix winner Mark Webber has described the axing of Brendon Hartley from the Toro Rosso Formula 1 squad as a ‘kick in the nuts' for the New Zealander. Hartley made his F1 debut in late 2017 with Toro Rosso before enduring a tough 2018 season that saw rumours surrounding his future begin to swirl just five races into the campaign. The team ultimately took the decision to replace the 29-year-old in favour of Alexander Albon, news delivered to Hartley moments after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Webber, who worked with Channel 4 and was in Abu Dhabi as part of his television role, was a team-mate of Hartley's at Porsche in the World Endurance Championship...
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