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    Newcastle’s real cup final is against Everton and the prize is keeping Isak out of Arsenal and Liverpool’s clutches

    FOR MANY Newcastle supporters it’s been the season of a lifetime.Finally the 70-year wait for silverware is over after they beat Liverpool at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup.For Newcastle, Sunday’s match against Everton is hugeCredit: PAA win should see the Magpies secure Champions League footballCredit: GettyHowever, as always in football, the good times rarely last and they perhaps face an even bigger ‘cup final’ this Sunday.And the prize could very well be Alexander Isak in addition to Champions League football.A few days ago it was all positivity as the confident Toon Army headed to Arsenal dreaming of a fourth-straight win over the Gunners and climbing to second.But Declan Rice’s strike not only ruined their hopes of a highest Premier League finish since 1997, it left them stuck in a tense final day shootout for a top five finish in a match that may also prove to be pivotal for the long-term future of Isak.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFirst things first, Newcastle will be desperate just to have the Swedish superstar back in Black and White this weekend against Everton.Despite their 27-goal top scorer being off form for several weeks, he was sorely missed at the Emirates.And, if anything, his reported valuation of £150m actually INCREASED despite him not even being on the field due to a “minor groin issue”.Isak, a £63m arrival from Real Sociedad in 2022, has missed four top-flight matches this season with the Magpies collecting only a point without him and failing to even score in open play.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShould Newcastle lose on Sunday, it could spell the end of Alexader Isak’s time at the clubCredit: GettyEddie Howe knows more than anybody how vital the 25-year-old is to his team and needs him more than ever against the Toffees at St. James’.Though his absence also highlighted just how much he cannot afford to lose Isak either – no matter what money is on offer.Inside Newcastle’s £3BILLION new stadium plans with St James’ Park project to rival Old TraffordArsenal, who many opposition fans cheekily joked he skipped facing as they are his ‘parent club’, have held an interest in the hotshot for years.They are continually linked with a move for him but now they also face competition from Premier League title winners Liverpool.Howe recently revealed his sense of frustration that star men like Isak, captain Bruno Guimaraes and winger Anthony Gordon are constantly linked with moves away.But until Newcastle are playing Champions League season-after-season and able to compete financially with the top guns now their recent PSR constraints holding them back then the speculation and interest will not go away.And even Howe is too long in the tooth to stick his flag in the ground and declare that Isak will 100 per cent still be in the North East next term.Although he was also clear that everyone at the club knows the only way to reach the top is hang on to the striker and their other crown jewels no matter what money may be on offer.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is desperate for an out and out striker and Isak certainly fits the billCredit: AFPHowe said: “I never make those guarantees about any player and it’s not to do with Alex’s future but I’d be foolish to sit here and do anything like that. We want to keep our strongest players, I’ve said that ever since I’ve been here and sat in this seat.“We have to try and keep our best players and bring in more good players to make us even stronger because the ambition of the club and everyone connected with the club is long-term success and that’s the only way to get that.”While the above words have been twisted, spun and even claimed to be Howe opening the door for a big-money exit, one of their top priorities is to re-open talks on a contract extension for the goal-getter.Newcastle are under no pressure to sell and have him tied down on a package worth around £130,000-a-week until 2028.But they have been expecting more noise from rival clubs to try and unsettle their talisman and are also bracing themselves for similar tactics regarding Guimaraes and Gordon.Tentative contract talks took place in the Autumn but both camps were happy to push them back until the end of the season.Liverpool romped to the Premier League title this season, but boss Arne Slot will not rest on his laurelsCredit: AlamyIsak’s goals, including the Wembley winner, have definitely pushed up his bargaining power.Now Newcastle, even with the Carabao Cup as some potential leverage, desperately need their own bargaining chips bolstered – and Champions League qualification would certainly do it.It is a stage all of the big hitters want to play on and Isak has already had a taste of it on Tyneside.After sticking around despite missing out on Europe completely last season, the idea of another campaign not being able to perform on the grandest stage will not be greeted warmly.That is why to avoid months of speculation, rumours, whispering and even potential unrest from the player himself that a potential defeat to the Blues could bring, it is vital that Newcastle take matters into their own hands come Sunday.A second Champions League qualification in three years and a piece of silverware to boot are the perfect ingredients for both camps to begin thrashing out an extended contract.A victory for Toon would be a win for everybody associated with the Mags and the forward while it would also deliver a crushing blow to the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool.However, if David Moyes’ men come and spoil the St James’ party, then a very different summer transfer window could lay for Howe and his recruitment plans.Read More on The SunBut rather than finish on that worrying note, at least the man himself has previously stated that he believes he can achieve his football ambitions at Newcastle.Isak declared: “That’s why I came here.”Several clubs have been considering a move for IsakCredit: Getty More

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    I’ve been paying for therapy ever since Leyton Orient’s last play-off final, admits legendary Barry Hearn

    THREE times during his 19-year Leyton Orient ownership, Barry Hearn went through the play-off final emotional wringer.Two were at Wembley, one at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium – all three were heartbreaking experiences.Barry Hearn is desperate for Leyton Orient to return to the second tierCredit: RexIt’s been three play-off heartbreaks in a row for the League One sideCredit: GettyOrient’s last season in the top flight came 43 years agoCredit: GettyThe most recent, exactly 11 years ago tomorrow, still gives him sleepless nights.Orient led the League One play-off final by two goals but were pegged back to 2-2 by Rotherham United and then lost 4-3 on penalties, despite leading in the shootout.Hearn – now 76 and no longer in charge – believes it will be fourth time lucky when the club face Charlton at Wembley tomorrow.It is 43 years since Orient were last in England’s second tier.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd for Hearn, as well as wife Susan, victory would help banish the demons of previous near-misses.Britain’s leading sports promoter told SunSport: “I’ve been paying for therapy ever since that day against Rotherham!”I get nightmares about it. This is my opportunity to cleanse myself, take away my therapist bills, go back to normal sleep patterns. “It’s a great London derby. South London versus East London always stirs the emotions. It’s a 50-50 call.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”It’s about who handles the nerves best on the day. It’s so exciting.”Me and Susan will be there. Mrs Hearn, the Queen of the Orient, and the previous King of the Orient.Pep Guardiola preview Man City’s tasty clash against Leyton Orient”My family has always come first – but Orient are a close second.”Hearn’s love affair with the club began on January 30, 1960 when, aged 11, he attended his first match at Brisbane Road – a 2-2 friendly draw with Scottish side Falkirk.His hero was Tommy Johnston, “a rough and tough merchant, an old school centre-forward”.The decision to buy the club in March 1995, having earned millions promoting snooker and boxing, came via a call from chairman Tony Wood, who was in a desperate financial state after the Rwandan Civil War decimated his fortune.Hearn acquired 243,000 shares for £2.43 but took on £2million of unpaid debts.If they were successful they’d need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I’ll ensure they’re very well looked after.Barry HearnFans may have wanted him to spend more money but Essex-based Hearn tried to run the firm prudently.Hearn said: “My life has been built, on a personal and company basis, on sustainability. I don’t want to be a quick shot in the dark.”With Orient, I set about trying to make them a sustainable business. I failed really. I cut everything, maximised all my revenues and there was still a gap that was insurmountable — that’s football.”I had 19 years of aggravation, frustration, grief, threats, all sorts of stuff . . . and you know what? I wouldn’t swap a day of it.”That’s the bizarre thing about football. You do things you wouldn’t do in any other business. You make decisions based on your heart. But my wallet was always saying, ‘Don’t get carried away.’”Becoming owner was always a “family investment” and the decision to sell his stake to madcap Italian Francesco Becchetti was made in 2014 over Sunday dinner.Son Eddie, now Matchroom Sport chairman, wanted him to keep it but daughter Katie disagreed. Susan gave the deciding vote: “Get rid.”Hearn did buy their Brisbane Road ground – ensuring Orient a home for the foreseeable future.He said: “They’ve got a 20-year lease with a 20-year extension. They’re totally protected.”If they were successful they’d need a bigger ground. If the day comes that they want to move, I’ll ensure they’re very well looked after.”Because that would be my legacy to the club.”Hearn, Orient’s honorary president, heads to Wembley tomorrow with a strong feeling the club can finally win a play-off final.He said: “The boys have all played great. I do believe they can do it.Read More on The Sun”I have a good feeling that my years of therapy will no longer be necessary.”O’s boss Richie Wellens, pictured here being mobbed by fans, has done a terrific job at Brisbane RoadCredit: Getty More

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    Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty at Monaco Grand Prix after blunder saw him forced to apologise to Verstappen

    LEWIS HAMILTON has been hit with a grid penalty following an incident with Max Verstappen in qualifying.The Ferrari driver was almost involved in a collision in Monaco.Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a grid penalty after almost colliding with Max VerstappenCredit: GettyHamilton was told by his team that Verstappen was on a cool down lap when he was actually on a flying lap in qualifying.That meant the defending world champion had to react quickly to swerve around his rival, narrowly avoiding a crash.Hamilton, 40, has been hit with a three-place grid penalty, dropping from fourth to seventh.That means Verstappen will now start ahead of him in fourth.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton apologised to his rival after the race in the paddock, despite the blunder being outside his control.Immediately after the incident, a furious Verstappen reacted saying: “F*** who mate, f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that.”Verstappen later accepted Hamilton was not at fault, but admitted he thought he would still incur a penalty.He said: “I saw immediately that the team [Ferrari] told [Lewis Hamilton] that I was driving slow, while I was clearly driving fast. So it’s not Lewis’ fault. I mean, I quickly chatted to Lewis already about it.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Yeah, it’s very simple, but of course it can’t happen, but that’s the team’s mistake.”If you look at the history of things, yes [expect a penalty], but again, you know, it’s more a team’s fault, but unfortunately in qualifying, of course, they normally are quite strict on these things.”Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying More

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    Fans spot ‘error’ that gives them the ‘ick’ in stands at Nottingham Forest stadium as unusual reason is revealed

    FANS spotted an apparent ‘error’ that gives them the “ick” in the stands at Nottingham Forest’s stadium.But there is actually an unusual reason behind the strange quirk. The ‘e’ in Nottingham Forest is lower case – when the rest of the word is in capitalsCredit: GettyThe unusual quirk is consistent across the Brian Clough Stand seats and the club’s badgeCredit: GettyThe City Ground has been in the news ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.That is because Forest shockingly BANNED Gary Neville from commentating on their crunch clash with Chelsea as both sides try and qualify for the Champions League. The club blocked Sky Sports’ accreditation request because Neville described Evangelos Marinakis’ public on-pitch row with Nuno Espirito Santo as “scandalous”. Much to David Beckham’s amusement, it means Neville will not be at the City Ground on Sunday – and therefore will not see the strange grammatical ‘mistake’.READ MORE ON NOTTINGHAM FORESTIn the Brian Clough Stand of Nottingham Forest’s home ground, a pattern of white seats spell out ‘Forest’ in between two tree badges. But while the ‘f’, ‘o’, ‘r’, ‘s’ and ‘t’ are all in capital letters, the ‘e’ is lower case as the odd one out.The format is the same on the club’s crest, too. And it sparked a message on social media surrounding the odd decision. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne person wrote: “Bit of an ick this but I really can’t work out why they have left the letter ‘e’ lower case but capitalised the rest? “Surely there’s some ‘dull excuse’ behind all this?”Abandoned iconic UK stadium left to rot 110 years after hosting FA Cup final getting new lease of lifeHowever, there is an explanation. The design has been in place since 1973 after fan and calligrapher David Lewis won a competition to create a new badge for the club.Explaining the ‘e’, he told Nottinghamshire Live: “If you’ve got the badge on top and the word Forest underneath, the word Forest needed to be distinctive and individual.’The original idea had a very round ‘o’. I then got on to the more condensed letters, which seemed to have a bit more solidity and link to the badge.”It so happened that the lower case ‘e’ does fit in between the ‘R’ and the ‘S’ rather than a straight ‘E’.’SERIF OF NOTTINGHAM'”Also, I wanted it to be a bit more personal – a bit less like a company and more like a football club.’It’s a unique Forest then, rather than anybody’s Forest.”Then wrapping the tail of the ‘r’ around it was almost like an affectionate thing. It was something which was more personal.”That was the idea, to make things more personal, more unique, more like it’s our Forest, not just the word ‘Forest’.” The reasoning is well known by Forest fans – and there were plenty of replies to the post on Facebook.One said: “It’s a logo, if it caught your attention then it’s worked.”Another wrote: “Because we’re Forest and we do what we want.”Read More on The SunA third added: “It just looks cool like that.”And a final user very cleverly joked: “It’s the font. Serif of Nottingham.”Forest fan David Lewis designed the club’s badgeCredit: Rex More

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    Sky Sports forced to apologise as Sunderland star swears on live TV after last touch for club earns them promotion

    SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after Sunderland’s play-off hero Tom Watson accidentally swore live on air. Winger Watson – set for a £10million move to Brighton – sealed an incredible comeback for the Black Cats at Wembley. Tom Watson accidentally swore live on airHis finish in the 95th MINUTE sent Sunderland up to the Premier League – signing off in style. And emotions were running high in his post-match interview as he accidentally swore – with Sky forced to apologise. He said: “I think my celebration said it all, I can’t really put it into words to be honest, just look around it’s f***ing unbelievable.” Sky’s Jonathan Oakes said: “We must apologise for the language! We understand that you’re emotional.” READ MORE IN football Watson has come through Sunderland’s academy and spent three seasons as a first-team player. And after 30 games and ten goals this season, it earned him a Premier League move to Brighton after the two clubs agreed a £10m deal.He said: “We’ll see each other in the Premier League next year in the big time.” Sunderland have not been in England’s top flight since 2017 and found themselves in League One by 2018.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt then took four seasons until they were back up to the Championship – having beaten Wycombe in the play-off final. And after another three seasons in the second-tier, coming fourth this season, Sunderland were back at Wembley. It looked as though it would be heartache after Tyrese Campbell gave Sheffield United the lead. But Eliezer Mayenda and Watson turned the game on its head in a dramatic 15-minute period – sending the Black Cats back to the Prem.And Watson, who came off the bench on the 73rd minute, said: “I’ve been thinking about it for weeks, that story was written when I came off the bench.” Watson celebrates his winnerCredit: Getty More

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    Sheffield Utd 1 Sunderland 2: Black Cats back in Prem for first time in 8 YEARS as controversial star nets £200m winner

    TOMMY WATSON was the hero as he came off the bench to book Sunderland’s place in the Premier League.The winger intercepted a loose pass before bending a shot into the bottom corner in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Substitute Tommy Watson scored a stoppage time winnerCredit: PAEliezer Mayenda equalised for Sunderland with a brilliant finishCredit: ReutersTyrese Campbell finished off a devastating counter attack to open the scoringCredit: GettyTyrese Campbell opened the scoring as he finished off a devastating counter-attack from the Blades.Chris Wilder’s side had the better of the play from that moment and almost doubled their lead through Andre Brooks in the second half.That miss came back to bite them when Patrick Roberts fed Eliezer Mayenda, who took one touch before firing clinically into the roof of the net. More

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    Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland LIVE SCORE: Mayenda slams home after Campbell goal to set up thrilling finish to £200m game

    ELIEZER MAYENDER slammed home a stunning eqauliser to set up a TENSE finale to the £200MILLION Championship play-off final at Wembley!Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore forced Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson into a STUNNING low save within two minutes after a bullet header into the corner.That same towering header from the Welshman also saw Black Cats star Luke O’Nien crash to the floor, with the defender forced off with a horror dislocated shoulder.Tyrese Campbell then gave the Blades the lead after a SUPERB sweeping move saw him dink past Patterson to open the scoring and Chris WIlder’s team should have had another before Mayenda’s brilliant finish brought Sunderland level.Kick off time: 3.01pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / FootballLive stream: NOW / Sky Sports appSheffield Utd team: Cooper, Brewster, Hamer, Moore, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Souza, Campbell, Choudhury, PeckSunderland team: Patterson, Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin, Neil, Jobe, Le Fee, Mundle, Rigg, MayendaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland100 – Le Fee wins a much-needed free-kick deep into the Blades half and offers respite. Former Sunderland player Jordan Henderson is amongst the stunned crowd. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-2 Sunderland98 – The Black Cats bury down the hatches with defender Hjelde on for Mayenda.Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-2 Sunderland95 – Unbridled joy at Wembley from the Sunderland fans. In the minutes of wait, Sunderland restart with intent. Kieffer Moore is lax in his play and substitute Watson picks it up before caressing his finish into the bottom right corner. One of their own, who will be off in the summer to Brighton, has seemingly done it.Copy linkCopiedGOAL – Tom Watson (Sunderland) Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland93 – Whilst Cannon jumped back on his feet straight away, Ahmedhodzic took his time as he was assessed by medical staff. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland90 – Seven minutes added on here. More will be played as Cannon and Ahmedhodzic clash heads in the Sunderland box. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland90 – Brereton Diaz comes of worse for wear from that Hume challenge as he exits down the tunnel. Tom Cannon replaces him. Peck also leaves play for Tom Davies. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland86 – The sense of revival has clearly spread across the Sunderland team as Hume wipes out Brereton Diaz, who requires treatment.Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland85 – Brooks picks up a O’Hare’s pass out on the right wing, skips past Ballard but a renewed Le Fee is there to intercept to restart Sunderland’s momentum charge. Roberts is cynically stopped by Brereton Diaz who earns a yellow. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland80 – The power of a goal. Momentum has quite literally shifted as Bellingham lets off a shot from 20-plus yards out but no trouble.O’Nien’s shoulder seemed fine in the celebrations as he came rushing out of the bench. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-1 Sunderland 76 – And just like that, we’ve got a game. Roberts who has added some more purpose to the Black Cats play, picks out Mayenda in a quick transition move initially constructed by Le Fee and Watson, who buries his finish past Cooper.Copy linkCopiedGOAL – Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland75 – A bouncing ball once again causes all sorts of panic for the Sunderland backline. Brooks alerts to the defensive mishap but is unable to play it back to his fellow attackers. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland72 – Hamer is forced to make way for Brereton Diaz. Whislt, a double substitution is ensued for Sunderland: Watson and Isidor for Neil and Mundle. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland69 – GOLDEN CHANCE! Sheffield born substitute Brooks latches on a Hamer long ball to pickpocket Crikin on the edge of the area, but can’t slide past an alert Patterson. Sunderland go rushing down the field to win a free-kick. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland67 – Sunderland’s corner is once again underwhelming as the result comes out to Roberts who flicks it behind his back and sees the ball land on top of Cooper’s goal. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland65 – The Bruno Fernandes comparison I used for Hamer earlier shown in a passage.The Dutchman harries around to reclaim the ball in the middle of the park, skips past a man before receiving a one-two back, his attempted punch pass meets no one. Brooks and O’Hare come on for Brewster and Campbell. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland62 – Roberts has clearly been brought on to force the initiative as he once again goes for a pass that’s not on. Cooper remains untested as he comes out to take under control and release some tension. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland60 – Roberts gets his first touches as he peels off the right wing but sees his lofted ball fall short of its intended target. United pick up the lax pieces and gain some yardage into Sunderland’s half. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland58 – Hume slides the ball into Le Fee in yards of space around the centre-circle. The Frenchemn drives a strike into a United body instead of crafting a more favourable attacking move with those supporting him.Roberts enters the game as Rigg makes way. Whilst Brewster receives a yellow for a late challenge. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland54 – Space is growing out on the Wembley pitch. Sunderland’s pushed-up approach leaves them thin at the back as Moore’s movement proves beneficial to create a two-vs-two counter-attack situation but fails to get off a threatening effort as Mepham hurries back to block. The chance is deflected to the path of Brewster, who is denied by the sliding Rigg on the edge of the box. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland51 – The Sunderland crowd are not beaten by their side’s unsuccessful efforts as they egg them on with every foray. United’s adopted deep block means the Black Cats play is ushered out to the wide areas which Mundle receives again, cuts inside, but balloons a strike high and wide. Copy linkCopiedSheffield United 1-0 Sunderland48 – A proactive start from the Black Cats.United’s attempted one-two with Moore and Campbell is cut out as defence is turned straight into attack with Mundle. Quality remains sparse though as nothing comes from the earned corner. Copy linkCopiedSECOND HALFSunderland restart play – with their Premier League hopes on the line. No changes from either side. Copy linkCopiedElsewhere We’ve got coverage on the Dutch Darts ChampionshipCopy linkCopied More

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    Lando Norris takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix in huge boost to title hopes but Mercedes duo suffer qualifying nightmare

    LANDO NORRIS took a sensational pole position in Monaco in front of actress and model girlfriend Margarida Corceiro.The British McLaren driver, 25, has not taken pole position since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but turned up when it mattered most.Lando Norris has qualified on pole for the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: AFPThe Brit secured his first pole since the opening race of the seasonCredit: GettyHis girlfriend, Portugal’s Margarida, was spotted in the McLaren garage cheering him over the line as he nicked it in the dying seconds of Q3 over home favourite Charles Leclerc.It rained on the parade of Monaco-born Leclerc who won his home race last season but qualified in second.Oscar Piastri came third and Lewis Hamilton bagged fourth after crashing in the dying seconds of FP3 earlier on, while Max Verstappen had to settle for fifth.Monaco is the jewel in F1’s crown, dripping in glitz and glamour which keeps fans coming back for more.Qualifying has always been virtually make or break for race day in Monaco, with the narrow streets of Monte Carlo making it a follow-my-leader style race around the grid.That is still the case, but fans are at least hoping for a spicier race-day this year with the mandatory two pit stop rule coming into play for the first time.Verstappen and Hamilton reignited their old feud as the seven-time world champion was investigated for impeding the Dutchman in Q1.There had been some confusion from the Ferrari garage and Hamilton was told that Verstappen was on a slow lap so didn’t get out of the way when he was actually on a flying lap.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSVerstappen said on his team radio: “f*** whoa mate f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that.”Ferrari told the Brit: “He’s (Verstappen) slowing down behind. Watch your mirrors.”Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying’ after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmareTo which Hamilton replied “You said he was slowing down mate! f*** man!”Mercedes suffered a double disaster as Kimi Antonelli crashed into the barriers at the end of Q1, prompting a red flag and his exit in 15th.And George Russell did the old ‘turn it off and on again’ with his car as it ran out of power in the tunnel at the start of Q2 and it was game over as the red flag came out again.The Monaco marshalls lined up and helped push Russell’s car to safety.The British driver was left seething and hit his steering wheel in frustration as he had to settle for 14th.British Haas driver Ollie Bearman was booted out of Q1 in 18th on a disappointing afternoon for the Chelmsford-born driver.Bearman will take a 10-place grid penalty for overtaking under a red-flag during second practice.Ferrari had to race to get Hamilton’s car ready for qualifying after he crashed in the dying moments of FP3.The British driver had crunched into the barriers at Massanet at blistering speed with nowhere else to go on the streets of Monte Carlo.Hamilton was unhurt and safely left the car after the incident which happened in the dying moments of FP3 and an hour-and-a-half before qualifying.Read More on The SunHe had come up over the crest and faced two cars moving slowly ahead so had to take action and avoid them.Hamilton went airborne on Friday after driving over a chicane, and he followed that up with a crash in the last practice session. More