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Mercedes: Red Bull never formally asked for engines

Mercedes president Dieter Zetsche says Red Bull Racing never made a formal approach for engines during its messy spat with supplier Renault last season. Any chance of an engine deal being struck between Red Bull and Mercedes fell apart after discussions last September. However, according to Zetsche it was not as simple as Mercedes not wanting to supply a rival team. In fact, he says Red Bull never formally asked to become a Mercedes-powered team. "They never formally asked us for them," Zetsche told Gazzetta dello Sport. "There were discussions but there was never an official request." Mercedes welcomes Ferrari challenge After two seasons of complete dominance in Formula...
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