Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Mercedes, Fernando Alonso and More

With Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari lurking dangerously in their rear-view mirrors, Mercedes wouldn't be blamed for enforcing stricter team orders on Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the 2016 Formula One season. Having enjoyed a comfortable advantage over the rest of the field since 2014, the Silver Arrows have allowed Hamilton and Rosberg to race without any real fear of the consequences. But despite the challenge posed by Ferrari, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed his drivers will not only be allowed to fight evenly, but they will be given more freedom than at any stage over the last two years in 2016. McLaren-Honda racing director Eric Boullier, meanwhile, has urged Fernando Alonso to sign a new contract beyond the 2017 season, desp...

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