MERCEDES - Lewis Hamilton (Britain), Nico Rosberg (Germany)
Can 2008 world champion Hamilton, replacing now-retired Michael Schumacher, be a winner with Mercedes this season? That is the big pre-season question and the signs are that he might not have to wait as long as he feared even if testing times can be misleading. The car is a clear improvement on last year's disappointing vehicle and Hamilton can be counted on to wring the most of it. ...
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Can 2008 world champion Hamilton, replacing now-retired Michael Schumacher, be a winner with Mercedes this season? That is the big pre-season question and the signs are that he might not have to wait as long as he feared even if testing times can be misleading. The car is a clear improvement on last year's disappointing vehicle and Hamilton can be counted on to wring the most of it. Rosberg, winner in China last year, will be a strong team mate. Podium contenders at least.
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