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Lauda expects quick decision on Rosberg replacement
Mercedes' non-executive chairman Niki Lauda wants to "give a Christmas present" to a driver after the shock retirement of world champion Nico Rosberg on Friday. Team boss Toto Wolff said the search would start on Monday, with a decision expected by the end of 2016. "It is a huge loss because we had the quickest driver set-up over the last three years," Lauda told Sportsweek. "I need a driver for the first test in February when the new car is ready." "We have to train him on the simulator and into the team, so we should have a decision before the end of the year." The search for a 'better man' Rosberg beat British team-mate Lewis Hamilton to clinch his...
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