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      Former Lewis Hamilton F1 team-mate strips to budgie smugglers in bizarre video as fans say ‘what did I just see?’

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      A FORMER team-mate of Lewis Hamilton stripped down to his budgie smugglers to leave fans stunned in a bizarre new video.Valtteri Bottas, 34, currently competes in Formula One for Alfa Romeo.
      Valtteri Bottas is a former team-mate of Lewis Hamilton at MercedesCredit: Splash
      Now the Alfa Romeo driver has stunned fans in a new advertCredit: Instagram / @radlgrvl
      The Finn stripped down and left little to the imagination in the now viral clipCredit: Instagram / @radlgrvl
      Bottas trotted off in budgie smugglers and fans were quick to comment on the strange sceneCredit: Instagram / @radlgrvl
      The Finn, who has recorded 10 wins and 67 podiums throughout his career, started out with Williams in 2013.
      He then moved to Mercedes in 2017, where he raced alongside legendary Brit Hamilton for four years prior to switching to Alfa Romeo.
      However, it was not Bottas’ displays on the track that got fans talking this week after a clip emerged of him starring in a new advertisement.
      The commercial was for FNLD GRVL – a gravel cycling race across the roads outside of Lahti, in Finland that was created by the driver.
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      It shows him appearing in a white robe that he quickly rips open, revealing some multi-coloured tight trunks – seemingly sponsored by Australian beer Victoria Bitter.
      Bottas then wipes some sun cream under his eyes before pulling a large bag away, showing his bum covered in the words “budgie smugglers” on the back of his trunks.
      “What did I just see,” asked one fan as the clip began to circulate on social media.
      Another stated that it was a “sight for sore eyes” while another exclaimed: “They are tight.”
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      A fellow fan also added: “I can never unsee that.”
      Meanwhile, Bottas said this week that he and his Alfa Romeo team are just now starting to fully understand their latest card upgrade.
      Both he and team-mate Zhou Guanyu finished eighth and ninth in their last outing at the Qatar Grand Prix.
      And ahead of this weekend’s next GP in Austin, Texas in the USA, he said: “I feel like we definitely made some progress now, and finally understand 100 per cent the upgrades.
      “Of course, the next race is quite a different track again, but it seems like we were definitely a bit more competitive this week.”
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      Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes will be once again plagued by major F1 issue for ‘rest of the YEAR’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON fears that his Mercedes will “bounce for the rest of the year” in a blow to the seven-time world champion.The 38-year-old is third in the Formula One driver standings, only behind Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
      Lewis Hamilton is third in the driver standingsCredit: Rex
      The Mercedes star continues to have issues with his carCredit: Reuters
      Mercedes have shown signs of life this season, having largely put the porpoising that plagued their 2022 season behind them.
      According to Hamilton, however, the issue hasn’t completely gone away.
      The Brit said: “This car is going to bounce for the rest of the year.
      “But I feel optimistic for next year that it won’t be a characteristic on the car.
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      “It comes and goes – some races it isn’t bouncing and some races it is. But it is nowhere near as hardcore as when we had it [last year].”
      Earlier this season, Silver Arrows boss Toto Wolff vowed to provide Hamilton and team-mate George Russell with a “more reliable car” in 2024.
      He said: “Our season didn’t really start well in Bahrain, but I think over the last races we’ve been able to comprehend the car a little bit better.
      “And the race for P2 is really tight between Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, and ourselves.
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      “Now it’s really focusing on what we need to do in order to be winning championships again.”
      He then added: “Positives are we clearly see some development routes that function. We understand where we need to add performance.
      “It’s a frustrating process because it takes time to change the car fundamentally, the concept and aerodynamics. But there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel.”
      Further quizzed about what his team need to do better, Wolff continued: “Main areas of improvement is just about giving the drivers a more reliable car.
      “It’s not about absolute amount of downforce but it’s just for them to know the car is going to be stable when they come into the corner, which isn’t the case at the moment.”
      Hamilton and Co will be back in action in Texas this weekend.
      Toto Wolff has vowed to provide his drivers with a ‘more reliable’ car in 2024Credit: Getty More

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      This weekend’s US Grand Prix will reveal whether Lewis Hamilton can challenge Verstappen for next year’s F1 title

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      THE United States Grand Prix will give us our best chance yet to see if Lewis Hamilton could catch Max Verstappen next season.Verstappen wrapped up the title last time out in Qatar with his 14th win in this season’s 17 grands prix in a crushing display of domination.
      Lewis Hamilton will trial a host of new parts at the United States Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      Mercedes have been playing catch up to the Dutchman’s Red Bull team since Hamilton lost his grip on the title in 2021.
      A combination of poor car design and questionable leadership meant the team followed the wrong design philosophy, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff deciding to start from scratch.
      Wolff also recalled James Allison in the role of technical director, who was charged with plotting the team’s route back to the top of the podium.
      Allison has had to make-do-and-mend with the previous incarnation designed by chief technical officer Mike Elliott in order to hit the ground running in 2024.
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      However at this weekend’s race, Mercedes are expected to bring a host of new parts to trial in preparation for next season.
      The Silver Arrows are desperate to snatch second-place in the constructors’ championship from Ferrari to signal some minor progress —   and currently lead the Maranello-based team by 28 points.
      If the parts which come to the table in Austin, Texas on Sunday is a new floor — arguably the most crucial aspect to this generation of F1 car — that works, then it could provide a timely boost.
      Hamilton had praised the work the team have done behind the scenes and this weekend will offer us the chance to get to see it for ourselves — but more crucially, whether it works.
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      Max Verstappen won again in Qatar having already been crowned F1 World ChampionsCredit: AFP
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      LANCE STROLL was given a written warning by the FIA after his Qatar GP strop.
      The Aston Martin driver threw his steering wheel and shoved his trainer following an early exit in qualifying.
      The 24-year-old has been “reminded of his responsibilities”.
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      BRIT driver Oliver Bearman completed his first test for Ferrari.
      The Chelmsford ace, 18, drove 400km around their Fiorano test track.
      He will also drive the Ferrari-powered Haas VF-23 in the first free practice session for the Mexico City Grand Prix. More

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      Former F1 Wag looks stunning in very low-cut corset as she poses for busty selfie

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      LANDO NORRIS’ ex-girlfriend took Rome by storm as she stunned in a selfie. Luisinha Oliveira dated Lando Norris for one year before they went their separate ways in September 2022.
      Luisinha Oliveira shared a snap in a low-cut corsetCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Luisinha dated F1 star Lando Norris for one yearCredit: Getty
      The pair went their separate ways in September 2022Credit: Instagram/luisinhaoliveira99
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      And while she is no longer heading around the world to watch the Brit race in F1, it has not stopped her globe-trotting.
      Luisinsha often shares snaps of her trips overseas, with her latest adventure seeing her head to Rome, Italy.
      The Portuguese model was seen enjoying the sights, including the Coliseum, and lapping up some of the local cuisine.
      The 23-year-old also shared a daring picture in a low-cut corset.
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      She placed a black and white filter over the photo.
      Later pictures saw Luisinha flying back home to Portugal, though with her flight delayed she took time to do a fan Q&A.
      In it Luisinha revealed she is doing a masters degree in Fashion and Luxury management at the Rome Business School to add to her degree in Marketing Management.
      However, she is currently doing her course – set to last until next April – online due to the nature of her jet-setting job.
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      Luisinha currently has 372,000 followers on Instagram.
      She is no stranger to sharing barely-there snaps to her page.
      A recent post saw her show off her tan lines while at the beach, with another seeing her soak up some sun on a boat.
      Luisinha has 372,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She often shares stunning snapsCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      The Portuguese model is a real globe-trotterCredit: Instagram / @luisinhaoliveira99
      She is studying a Masters degree at the Rome Business SchoolCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha is doing the course onlineCredit: https://www.instagram.com/luisinhaoliveira99/
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      FIA ‘revisiting’ Lewis Hamilton incident at Qatar Grand Prix despite already punishing Mercedes star with £43,000 fine

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S cross-tracking breach in Qatar will be “revisited” by the FIA.The seven-time world champion was fined £43,000 for walking across the live circuit following his clash with George Russell.
      Lewis Hamilton’s breach for walking across the track during the Qatar GP will be “revisited” by the FIA
      The punishment was reduced to £22,000, so long as he does not make the same mistake over the rest of 2023.
      Hamilton crossed the circuit close to where Russell emerged at high speed moments later.
      Today, a FIA spokesman said: ” We are revisiting the incident in which Hamilton crossed a live track during the Qatar Grand Prix.
      “The FIA notes that Lewis was apologetic during the subsequent hearing into the incident and acknowledged that crossing was a serious safety breach.
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      “However, in view of his role-model status, the FIA is concerned about the impression his actions may have created on younger drivers.”
      Representatives claim that the sporting body won’t seek to single out the Brit, but recommendations will outline mitigations against recurrences.
      The nature of future sanctions will also be examined and may be put before the F1 Commission.
      The Mercedes driver, 38, also issued an apology to his team for the first-corner collision itself.
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      The F1 ace failed to leave adequate room for Russell – who finished the race in P4 – to make the turn, causing both cars to spin off.
      The FIA are mindful of an incident that also happened last weekend at the karting world championship final in Italy.
      British star Joe Turney suffered a sickening injury after attempting to push his own kart back on track.
      The 22-year-old was then hit by a rival kart in a horrifying clash, and went to hospital with injuries to his leg. More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s brother reveals joy at ‘shutting critics up’ after being bullied over relationship with F1 legend

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S brother has revealed he gets a kick out of proving his critics wrong, but admitted his relationship with the Formula One legend doesn’t make things easy.Nicolas Hamilton, Lewis’ younger half-brother by seven years, drives in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
      Nicolas Hamilton races in British Touring Cars
      He is Lewis Hamilton’s younger half-brotherCredit: Getty
      He scored his best-ever result in the sport back in April when he finished sixth at Donnington Park with seven-time F1 champion Lewis watching from the sidelines.
      However, Hamilton has never received any special help from his big brother for his motorsport career.
      Indeed, he has revealed many trolls online have claimed he only has a seat in BTCC because of his ties with the Mercedes driver.
      Speaking to the Independent, he opened up on the struggles he has endured throughout his career and how the online bullying he receives has impacted him.
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      He said: “Lewis has never put a penny into my motorsport. There’s people who still don’t believe me when I say that, but that is literally the situation.
      “I’ve had a lot of online trolling and bullying where everyone says I’m only in BTCC because of Lewis. A lot of the criticism is unjust – I don’t deserve it.”
      “But to finally shut the critics up on April 23rd was the best thing I could ever wish for. It was a load of relief and a lot of weight off my shoulders.
      “When you’re slogging at it for so long, you feel like it’s not going to come. Every time you do something negative, you feel like you’re proving people right. So it was a telling day.”
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      Nicolas has admitted comparison’s with Lewis have been tough to takeCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      He enjoyed his best ever BTCC finish in AprilCredit: Sutton Motor Sport Images
      But it has been difficult for Hamilton to stay out of the shadow of his brother.
      He revealed: “Ever since I’ve started racing, it’s been hard because people compare me to Lewis and say I’m only there because he’s a multimillionaire.
      “He’s still a massive reason why I’m as strong as I am and why I’m out of my wheelchair. I’m still his No 1 fan. Lewis and my dad [Anthony], he has been the anchor for the whole family.
      “But it’s been really hard being related to Lewis and trying to carve my own career in motorsport.”
      Hamilton suffers from the condition Cerebral Palsy, which impacts his movement, particularly the way he walks. But he has not let that stop him from racing.
      In fact, he reflected on a life-changing moment when he stood up from his wheelchair and never sat back down.
      The 31-year-old said: “I was 16 in my wheelchair and went to a check-in desk at an airport to go and watch Lewis at an F1 race.
      “This lady did not ask me any questions. She just asked my mum whether I needed assistance or help.
      Lewis has never put a penny into my motorsport. There’s people who still don’t believe me when I say that, but that is literally the situation.Nicolas HamiltonIndependent
      “I had all the hormones of a teenager wanting to be a man. I was growing a beard. I wanted to talk to girls and go to the pub.
      “But I’d become lazy and I was in a wheelchair because it was easier for me. It was hard work to walk around.
      “Able-bodied people weren’t looking at me in the way I wanted to be perceived. That was when I got out of my wheelchair. And I haven’t been back in for 15 years.”
      Hamilton now uses his platform to inspire an array of people, even giving a speech at Microsoft the day before his Independent interview, and is now a speaker at nine different UK speaker agencies.
      He added: “I’ve always had to find something that makes me different, my USP.
      “Every day I learn something new about my condition and then I talk to people – I’ve always been very open on mental health.
      “Now I stand in front of thousands to tell them my story and to inspire all sorts of people – disabled, people of colour, parents of disabled children.
      “It’s snowballed since 2020. Regardless of whether I’m a Hamilton or not, I’ve ended up creating a story and a brand which is very strong for people worldwide to relate to.
      “I want to continue spreading my voice – not around being Lewis Hamilton’s brother but around creating a legacy to help disabled people and people in a dark place.
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      “I’ve been in dark places and I want to showcase that that is absolutely OK. Society will accept you if you accept yourself.”
      Hamilton finished 24th in the season’s BTCC standings after collecting 10 points over the season.
      Hamilton said Lewis was one of the main reasons why he is as strong as he isCredit: Twitter @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton suffers with Cerebral PalsyCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
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      Racing legend Nigel Mansell rakes in eye-watering sum flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career

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      RACING great Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career.Among the 178 items sold off by the moustachioed 1992 world champ were helmets, race suits and trophies.
      Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 careerCredit: Getty
      The most expensive flop was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — which sold for £68,400Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      The most expensive was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — the European GP at Brands Hatch in October 1985 — which sold for £68,400.
      Two “5NM” personalised registration plates fetched £50,400, while a 72cc motorbike he rode in the pits sold for £24,000 at the auction at Sotheby’s, London.
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200, a race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 for £21,600, and a 1994 steering wheel for £9,600.
      Mansell, 70, had 31 Grand Prix wins and 59 podium finishes in his career.
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      One of his best performances came in qualifying for the 1992 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
      A framed time chart from that lap sold for £8,400.
      Mansell, who had kept the items in a private museum in Jersey, said: “The collection is the material manifestation of the most significant moments of my career.”
      Nearly 150 more lots were due to go under the hammer.
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      A race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 sold for £21,600Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
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      Lando Norris’ ex Luisinha Oliveira shows F1 star what he’s missing as she flashes tan lines in sexy beach snaps

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      LANDO NORRIS’ ex-girlfriend has sent fans wild as she stunned in a revealing bikini on the beach. Luisinha Barosa Oliveira dated the British driver for one year before they separated in September 2022.
      Luisinha Barosa Oliveira stunned in a tiny bikiniCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      She gave fans a treat as she looks across the shoreCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      The beauty used to date Lando NorrisCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha often appeared in the paddockCredit: Getty
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      And the Portuguese model showed Norris what he is missing as she dazzled on a beach in Venezuela.
      The 23-year-old stripped down to a barely-there bikini as she showed off her incredible figure.
      Luisinha posed in stylish sunglasses before turning around to look out to sea and give fans a glimpse of her bum.
      Her 372,000 followers were left besotted, one said: “So pretty.”
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      Another added: “Portuguese Goddess.”
      More reacted: “What a view.”
      A fourth suggested: “If I was Lando I’ll be crying.”
      Luisinha is no stranger to dazzling fans, recently wowing in blue swimwear.
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      She also caught the eye while soaking up the sun on a boat.
      Norris is reportedly yet to find love again since his split with Luisinha and he remains single.
      The McLaren star currently sits seventh in the F1 standings.
      Luisinha Barosa Oliveira is no stranger to stripping down to revealing bikinisCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She works in fashion and is a modelCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha hails from PortugalCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Lando Norris’ ex has 372,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99 More