With the shock announcement from 2016 Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg's retirement last Friday, almost every driver on the grid has been named as a possible replacement for the German. Nico's decision came as a surprise not only to media and fans of the sport, but to his employers and rivals on the grid. Had there been an inkling from anyone that Nico may have taken this decision the contractual status of a number of leading drivers may be looking very different at this point in the season. The Mercedes board will be keen to install a replacement driver as soon as possible to minimise the impact on the teams 2017 campaign and maximise driver acclimatisation. That being said, should...
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