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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."
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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