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Daniel Ricciardo believes that Red Bull can challenge Mercedes in 2017 and end the Silver Arrows' three years of dominance. After a difficult 2015, Red Bull bounced back last season and were the only non-Mercedes winning team, taking victories at Spain and Malaysia.
The energy drink firm are the favourites to topple Mercedes next season, and Australian Riccciardo believes it is possible: "I think we can challenge, yes," he told F1.com "If we make the same improvements we did last year then he [Hamilton] won't have anything easy, believe me."
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The four time Grand Prix winner also talked about Nico Rosberg's unexpected decision to retire, stating he understands completely the German's decision.
"At first it was a surprise, but once I went through it in my head and put myself in his shoes I understood it a lot better," the Australian added.
"He has a family now, he's been involved in the sport even before he was racing himself through his dad Keke, so it's a long career in that respect. It drains you with all the travel and commitments and he reached what he wanted, so now it's time for him to chill out. I get it, mate!"
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