Mercedes are "absolutely favourites" for the 2017 Formula 1 title, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes. The world champions will still be the team to beat despite new rules and the problems they are having replacing title winner Nico Rosberg, Horner says. "Mercedes have a few things going on with drivers and technical staff but they have a very strong team," he said. "It will be interesting to see who they opt for in their spare seat because their options look relatively limited." Rosberg announced his retirement five days after winning his first world championship last month and Mercedes have approached Williams in the hope of persuading them to part...
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