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With 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg announcing his shock departure from Formula One, people are quickly asking who will replace the German for 2017?
With many high-profile names locked down with their respective teams for next season, we take a look at who could partner Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for 2017.
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