Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has said that the absence of Niki Lauda will make Mercedes “weaker” without his direct involvement in the team. The three-time Formula 1 World Champion fell ill last summer whilst on holiday and had to have a lung transplant, leaving him unable to spectate any races in the second half last year. But after contracting flu over Christmas, Lauda went back into intensive care in order to recover, pushing his return to the Mercedes paddock even further. Speaking to Daily Mail Horner said: “Looking in from the outside, Niki’s absence is felt. “Niki would be missed even more if it was a close fight for the title. He...
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