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HAM TWEETS</strong></p>
Lewis Hamilton has revealed how the paddock is not the same without it being packed full of people on a Grand Prix weekend.</p>
https://twitter.com/LewisHamilton/status/1279027610853441541?s=20</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593781107,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:58 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295198″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295198″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
‘ARI UP LADS</strong></p>n
Ferrari are running the car which proved to be off the pace in testing before they introduce their updated machine at the scheduled third round in Hungary later this month.</p>n
Charles Leclerc was only 10th here, an eye-watering 1.1 seconds behind Hamilton, with Sebastian Vettel even further back in 12th. </p>n
The four-time world champion could be entering the final year of his career if he is unable to find a seat for 2021 after being dropped by Ferrari.</p>n</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
‘ARI UP LADS</strong></p>
Ferrari are running the car which proved to be off the pace in testing before they introduce their updated machine at the scheduled third round in Hungary later this month.</p>
Charles Leclerc was only 10th here, an eye-watering 1.1 seconds behind Hamilton, with Sebastian Vettel even further back in 12th. </p>
The four-time world champion could be entering the final year of his career if he is unable to find a seat for 2021 after being dropped by Ferrari.</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593779743,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:35 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295194″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295194″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAM’S NEW DESIGN</strong></p>n
What do we think of the world champ’s new helmet and livery?</p>n
Very nice if you ask me.</p>n</p>n
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</p>n”,”raw”:”
HAM’S NEW DESIGN</strong></p>
What do we think of the world champ’s new helmet and livery?</p>
Very nice if you ask me.</p>
</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593779159,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:25 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295188″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295188″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAMILTON’S HELMET</strong></p>n</p>n
Lewis Hamilton has been speaking about his new purple and black crash helmet, introduced after Mercedes changed their livery to black to support diversity.</p>n</p>n
In a video released on his social channels he revealed the new lid and said: “This is the whole reason that the helmet has changed colour, the suit has, and also the car, it’s supporting equality above all, and just really continuing to solidify that important message.</p>n</p>n
“We currently have the mic, and people are starting to listen. We’ve got the opportunity to really push that message and really hold people accountable,” he continued.</p>n</p>n
“Brands and the teams in Formula One and everybody here needs to be held accountable and be open to educating themselves, be open to understanding why the movement is happening, and why around the world we need to keep pushing for equality.</p>n</p>n
“That’s what it’s about. I kept the purple from what I planned to start this season, it’s my favourite colour, and I hope that you get to see it when I’m in the car.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON’S HELMET</strong></p>
</p>
Lewis Hamilton has been speaking about his new purple and black crash helmet, introduced after Mercedes changed their livery to black to support diversity.</p>
</p>
In a video released on his social channels he revealed the new lid and said: “This is the whole reason that the helmet has changed colour, the suit has, and also the car, it’s supporting equality above all, and just really continuing to solidify that important message.</p>
</p>
“We currently have the mic, and people are starting to listen. We’ve got the opportunity to really push that message and really hold people accountable,” he continued.</p>
</p>
“Brands and the teams in Formula One and everybody here needs to be held accountable and be open to educating themselves, be open to understanding why the movement is happening, and why around the world we need to keep pushing for equality.</p>
</p>
“That’s what it’s about. I kept the purple from what I planned to start this season, it’s my favourite colour, and I hope that you get to see it when I’m in the car.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593778385,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:13 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295178″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295178″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
SUNSPORT’S BEN HUNT</strong></p>n</p>n
Day One of being back and we have row rumbling on.</em></p>n</p>n
Red Bull are questioning the legality of Mercedes DAS system – remember that from preseason testing?</em></p>n</p>n
Red Bull want to check with the FIA to find if the system is legal. It could cause a huge stink here on Sunday if there is a protest.</em></p>n</p>n
Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff is still not happy about the FIA’s failure to disclose their investigation into Ferrari’s engine in 2019.</em></p>n</p>n
He said: “We are not happy about last year. It stretched us all to the point to be competitive against Ferrari.”</em></p>n</p>n
The fuse is lit…</em></p>n”,”raw”:”
SUNSPORT’S BEN HUNT</strong></p>
</p>
Day One of being back and we have row rumbling on.</em></p>
</p>
Red Bull are questioning the legality of Mercedes DAS system – remember that from preseason testing?</em></p>
</p>
Red Bull want to check with the FIA to find if the system is legal. It could cause a huge stink here on Sunday if there is a protest.</em></p>
</p>
Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Toto Wolff is still not happy about the FIA’s failure to disclose their investigation into Ferrari’s engine in 2019.</em></p>
</p>
He said: “We are not happy about last year. It stretched us all to the point to be competitive against Ferrari.”</em></p>
</p>
The fuse is lit…</em></p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593777375,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:56 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295171″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jake-lambourne even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295171″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
LEW BEAUTY</strong></p>n</p>n
Lewis Hamilton kicked off his world championship defence in typical fashion by setting the fastest time in first practice ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix.</p>n</p>n
The delayed campaign finally got under way at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring on Friday, three-and-a-half months after the doomed Australian Grand Prix was cancelled and 215 days since the final competitive action in Abu Dhabi at the end of last year.</p>n</p>n
It marks the longest break in Formula One history after this season’s calendar was torn up following the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>n</p>n
But there was a familiar name at the top of the time charts in Austria, as Hamilton – this year bidding to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world championships – set a blistering pace.</p>n</p>n
The 35-year-old Mercedes driver finished a third of a second clear of team-mate Valtteri Bottas, with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in third, 0.6 seconds off the pace.</p>n”,”raw”:”
LEW BEAUTY</strong></p>
</p>
Lewis Hamilton kicked off his world championship defence in typical fashion by setting the fastest time in first practice ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix.</p>
</p>
The delayed campaign finally got under way at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring on Friday, three-and-a-half months after the doomed Australian Grand Prix was cancelled and 215 days since the final competitive action in Abu Dhabi at the end of last year.</p>
</p>
It marks the longest break in Formula One history after this season’s calendar was torn up following the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>
</p>
But there was a familiar name at the top of the time charts in Austria, as Hamilton – this year bidding to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world championships – set a blistering pace.</p>
</p>
The 35-year-old Mercedes driver finished a third of a second clear of team-mate Valtteri Bottas, with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in third, 0.6 seconds off the pace.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1593776025,”date_formatted”:”3rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:33 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”295151″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12012187″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-sstreet odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-295151″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
NORMAL SERVICE RESUMED</strong></p>n</p>n
Here’s how the top ten look with world champ Lewis Hamilton leading after first practice.</p>n</p>n
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
