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Red Bull exit could trigger third cars plan

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that if Red Bull's two teams pull out of Formula 1, other top teams might be asked to run third cars. The process of introducing third cars could in theory be kick-started if the 2016 grid drops below 20 cars. Red Bull has said repeatedly it will likely quit the sport unless it can get a works engine deal with Ferrari next season, having decided to part ways with Renault. Mateschitz's threat to quit Formula 1 has been taken seriously up and down the paddock. "If a team would leave, and we have had the discussion around Lotus a while ago, third cars are a solution to fill up the grid," Wolff said when asked by Motorsport.com. "For me personally...
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