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Wolff: Ocon just as deserving of Mercedes chance as Bottas

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff offered an indication that when it comes to the team's 2020 line-up, Esteban Ocon is just as worthy of a seat at the Silver Arrows outfit as incumbent Valtteri Bottas. Ocon has been biding his time this season following his forced exit from Racing Point at the end of last year, serving as Mercedes' official reserve driver. Wolff said recently that Mercedes would likely make the final determination regarding its line-up in the coming weeks, with Bottas and Ocon seen as the front-runners to fill the plum seat alongside Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes could release Ocon if 2020 opportunity emerges "We have a top driver in Valtteri, we are aware of that," Wolff told...
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