Hamilton and Rosberg: F1's best pairing?
Judging F1 partnerships requires far more than a simple glance at the latest timesheets, but there's a compelling case that Mercedes has the best pairing in the sport. Edd Straw investigates
Earlier this year, Niki Lauda asserted that in Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes has the best driver line-up in grand prix racing.
Well, of course he did. He is, after all, non-executive chairman of the team and played a key role in the recruitment of Hamilton.
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