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Lauda and Horner clash over 2017 Bahrain F1 testing

Niki Lauda and Christian Horner are at loggerheads over the potential shift of one of the 2017 pre-season Formula 1 tests from Barcelona to Bahrain. The Mercedes and Red Bull bosses are both set to join Pirelli’s Paul Hembery for a meeting with the FIA’s Charlie Whiting in Suzuka today to discuss the testing venue. The teams have split into two camps, with Mercedes leading the Bahrain side, and Red Bull the most vocal of those preferring to stay in Europe. A third option, with parallel tests allowing teams choosing which one to support, has also become a real possibility. As reported yesterday, testing outside Europe can only happen if the FIA and a majority of teams agree. To that end...
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