Red Bull's Helmut Marko says the mood at Mercedes has become "tense" in the wake of the departure from the team of chief strategist James Vowles. Earlier this month, it was announced that Vowles -- a long-standing member of the Mercedes team -- would become Williams racing's new team principal, succeeding former team boss Jost Capito. While the move was viewed as a major coup for Williams, Toto Wolff has ensured that Mercedes' will not suffer from Vowles' departure as the Briton had already taken a step back last season from his responsibilities as the Brackley squad's chief strategist. However, a little bird has told Marko that the atmosphere at Mercedes has become tense since...
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