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Would F1 2015 be better without Mercedes?

Imagine Mercedes was banned from Formula 1 under new 'anti-dominance' rules. Would the spectacle be better? BEN ANDERSON delves into an alternative world

The cries are exasperated and oft repeated within and without the Formula 1 paddock. There were murmurings last year, but the volume has been loud and clear since March's season-opening Australian Grand Prix: Mercedes' continued domination is bad news for F1.

"The problem is the gap is so big you end up with three-tier racing," argued Red Bull boss Christian Horner in Melbourne. "And that is not healthy for F1."

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