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Australian Grand Prix: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff tells F1 bosses not to "mess" with Ferrari's Sergio Marchionne

Mercedes have warned Formula 1's bosses not to "provoke" Ferrari in what promise to be difficult negotiations over the sport's future. Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has said they might quit F1 if they do not agree with changes proposed. "Marchionne has a clear vision of what F1 should represent for Ferrari, which is a purist sport that isn't a shopping channel," said Mercedes' Toto Wolff. "I would strongly encourage the sport's stakeholders not to provoke him." The teams are beginning talks over new contracts for the period after 2020, when their current deals run out. The negotiations are likely to be complex and antagonistic, as they revolve around the...
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