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Lauda: Bottas will be just as fast as Rosberg
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Mercedes AMG F1 non-executive chairman Niki Lauda sees no reason why Valtteri Bottas would not be just as fast as Nico Rosberg, the man he is replacing at the German outfit. Lauda is not only convinced that Mercedes got their hand on the best man for the job, the F1 legend also believes that Bottas will give Lewis Hamilton a run for his money. "Bottas is the best man," Lauda told German broadcaster RTL. "I believe he can drive just as fast as Nico. This is why we start the new season with him and Hamilton. "We looked for a driver who fits our team. Until now we always had two top drivers who were able to fight for the world championship. Nico...
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