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Wolff pleased to see 'talent trump money' in Ocon deal
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Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff welcomes Esteban Ocon's multi-year deal with Force India as “a positive development” for Formula One, as “talent wins over money” according to him. The Silverstone-based outfit has confirmed it has signed the Frenchman for 2017 and beyond. Force India’s second seat alongside Sergio Perez was the most attractive drive among those remaining for next year and several names - such as Jolyon Palmer and Felipe Nasr - were linked to it in recent weekend. Wolff, who has been watching Ocon’s progress since the 20-year-old became a Mercedes junior in early 2015, is pleased to see his protégé get the nod over better-funded drivers. “Esteban...
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