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OPINION: Mercedes' young driver programme is squashing the potential of future stars
Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport are at risk of damaging the careers of their most talented young drivers, with Esteban Ocon at risk from being dumped from Formula One. The Frenchman looks likely to see his role reduced to that of a reserve driver for 2019 after failing to secure a race seat. Ocon was dubbed a ‘future Mercedes World Champion’ by his boss Toto Wolff earlier this season when rumours of the 22-year-old’s struggle to land a drive for next season began to surface in the media. Lance Stroll’s father, Lawrence’s financial takeover of Racing Point Force India handed his son a promotion to the Milton Keynes based team, showing Ocon the door. Next season Scuderia...
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