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Sutil rules out replacing Schumacher at Mercedes
Adrian Sutil has denied rumours he could be set to replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next year. It has been suggested the 27-year-old German, who is currently contemplating his future at Force India, is first in line for the Mercedes race ...
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Published: Oct 30, 2010, 4:31 AM
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Adrian Sutil has denied rumours he could be set to replace Michael Schumacher at Mercedes next year.
It has been suggested the 27-year-old German, who is currently contemplating his future at Force India, is first in line for the Mercedes race seat should Schumacher decide over the winter break to return to retirement.
"No, there is no truth in that," he told the Daily Mail in an interview.
"Michael is going to stay there for another year at least, and I think he has a three year contract, so that is how it is.
"Of course it would be great to drive for Mercedes in the future, but I think now is just too early, and they are just rumours," added Sutil.
He said he is expecting his own decision about the 2011 season to be made soon.
"I'm not sure at the moment, but it should happen pretty soon," said Sutil, who has also been linked with moves to Renault and Williams.
"I just want to make sure to do the right thing, but I can't say where I am going to be. It is too early for that.
"I was planning to make a decision four weeks ago, but it is difficult. Everyone is waiting, so I will try to make it as quick as possible."
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