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Horner admits Hamilton transfer plan backfired after Red Bull talks
Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images Christian Horner has claimed that he helped to convince Mercedes to sign Lewis Hamilton from McLaren ahead of the 2013 season, in a move that he hoped would put the megastar driver in a less competitive car. Hamilton was leading the World Championship standings after the opening three rounds of the 2012 season with teammate Jenson Button second in equal machinery. Sebastian Vettel, who had claimed the title during the two previous seasons, was down in fifth with Red Bull lacking in early-season pace. That is when Mercedes, who had just won their first race as a constructor, began to circle for Hamilton's signature as they...
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