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2016 F1 will show if Ferrari on rise – Briatore

2016 F1 will be the true test of the ‘new' Ferrari. That is the view of Flavio Briatore, the former Renault team chief who in recent days and months has been defending Fernando Alonso's decision to leave Maranello. Briatore and Alonso are still united in the area of management, and so the flamboyant Italian has been tackling those who say the Spanish driver was clearly wrong to join McLaren-Honda. 'Last year (in Monaco qualifying),' the 65-year-old told Sky Italia, 'Alonso was fifth with a gap of seventh tenths. 'This year, Vettel is also seven tenths behind (pole), the only difference is that there are no other rivals now while Mercedes still dominates.' Briatore said Sunday's...
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