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      Michael Schumacher health update as ex-teammate says stricken star’s son Mick is ‘going through hell’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s son Mick must be going through hell over his dad’s health condition, the F1 legend’s former ex-teammate has said.Johnny Herbert – who partnered Schuey at Benetton in 1994 and 1995 – spoke out as mystery still surrounds the seven-time world champion.
      Johnny Herbert partnered Michael Schumacher at Benetton in 1994 and 1995Credit: Getty
      Herbert retired from the sport in the year 2000Credit: Getty
      Mick Schumacher is the reserve driver at MercedesCredit: Zuma Press
      The three-time F1 race winner described the struggle that Michael’s racer son Mick has faced not having his dad alongside him in the paddock.
      But he hailed the young driver for handling the terrible situation “brilliantly”.
      And he questioned whether the 24-year-old may have suffered under the pressure of his dad’s legacy.
      Michael has not been seen or heard from in nearly 10 years as he continues to recover from a horrific ski crash.
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      His family have worked hard to ensure privacy – even as Mick embarked on his own F1 career and rose through the ranks.
      Herbert told betting firm Ice 36 that it “must be hell” for Mick.
      “Michael Schumacher’s health is also very sad for Mick. It can’t be easy for Mick, because of what his dad achieved,” said Herbert.
      “Being around your dad when you’re younger. Then of course his dad is not there to enjoy it and guide him.
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      “There have been a lot of people who have helped Mick over the years, but I think it is a situation that he would have loved his dad to be there for him.” 
      Mick followed in his dad’s footsteps into F1 – but the young driver struggled and lost his race seat at the end of 2022 after a series of crashes for the Haas team.
      He was dropped in favour of veteran driver Nico Hulkenberg for 2023 – and is now a reserve driver at Mercedes.
      The German is backing up Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, potentially stepping in for them if they have to miss a race.
      Johnny said: “He has dealt with the situation brilliantly. There was so much media attention just because of who he was and is.
      “Then the expectations of what his dad did and trying to live up to them. He was under a hell of a lot of pressure and did it get the better of him?
      “Maybe. Did he do enough when he was up against Kevin Magnussen (at Haas)? Probably not. That’s why it didn’t work out.”
      “He never created that opportunity for himself to continue as a racer.”
      Johnny, now a respected pundit, however was confident that Mick can find his way back to the grid – especially if he gets a chance to shine at a Grand Prix.
      “But there is still a chance an opportunity will open up and he will get that one-off race, like it did for Nyck de Vries, that might lead people to think, ‘Wow’,” said Johnny.
      The Brit races in F1 from 1989 to 2000 – racing for teams including Lotus, Sauber, Stewart and Jaguar.
      He won three races – including at the British Grand Prix in 1995.
      And he partner Schuey as the German went on to win his first two world titles in ’94 and ’95.
      Herbert last week also slammed German magazine Die Aktuelle which ran a disturbing AI-generated fake interview with his old pal Schumacher.
      Michael was left in a medically induced coma after his accident while skiing off piste on December 29, 2013 – spending three months in hospital before being released home.
      He is reported to have suffered a traumatic injury to his brain – but little other info has been released on his health.
      The lack of official updates has left room for speculation and conflicting reports from “insiders” about his slow progress.
      Reports have claimed he was in a vegetative state while others claimed he was awake and able to talk.
      Some pals have criticised the family for not being more open – including Schumacher’s manager of 20 years, Willi Weber, and Schumacher’s boss at Mercedes, Nick Fry.
      The F1 legend was a seven-time-world champion – winning five times for Ferrari and twice for Benetton – and is regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time.
      He raced from 1991 to 2006, and again from 2010 to 2012, winning 91 races.
      His “second career” saw him race with the returning Mercedes team when they bought out Brawn GP at the end of 2009.
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      Schuey is credited with helping to lay the foundations of the Silver Arrows as they went on to dominate the sport – winning eight constructors’ and seven drivers’ titles – between 2014 and 2021.
      And his work with Mercedes proves a touching link between himself and Mick as he spends 2023 with the team.
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      Watch terrifying moment F1 star Lando Norris narrowly misses PEDESTRIAN in pits as footage emerges from Miami Grand Prix

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      THE FIA have launched an investigation after a pedestrian narrowly avoided being hit in the pit-lane for the second time in consecutive weeks.Max Verstappen cruised to victory in Miami on Sunday as the sport served up another dud with his team-mate Sergio Perez in second.
      This was the terrifying moment Lando Norris narrowly missed hitting a pedestrianCredit: F1
      The FIA are investigating the incident at the Miami Grand PrixCredit: F1
      A star-studded grid including film stars Tom Cruise and Vin Diesel, plus tennis star Roger Federer, and a host of influencers, were all in attendance for the latest F1 race.
      However, now the main talking point to emerge from it is an incident which occurred on lap five.
      An individual, who is believed to have been a local marshall, walked out in front British star Lando Norris’s McLaren as he entered the pits.
      A clip of the near fatal miss was uploaded to Sky Sports’ F1 website but has now been removed.
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      An FIA spokesman confirmed: “We are aware of the incident and looking into it with local organisers.”
      The shock incident comes just a week after Alpine driver Esteban Ocon had to brake fast to avoid running over dozens of people that were crossing the pit-lane entrance during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
      The Frenchman, who described it as a potential “disaster”, came in for a tyre change on the final lap.
      The FIA investigated that also and then updated their regulations ahead of the Miami spectacle.
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      They forbade “mechanics from moving from their garages to parc ferme” and “other personnel or VIPs from entering the pit lane, until the last car has taken the chequered flag.”
      They also warned that “any infringement will result in the removal of passes from the team(s) in question from subsequent events, and potential reporting of the infringing team(s) to the stewards.” More

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      Stunning racing driver Carmen Jorda joins no bra club as she wows fans on the red carpet in plunging gown

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      CARMEN JORDA stunned as she appeared on the red carpet last night.The racing driver joined the stars of sport at the 2023 Laureus Awards.
      Carmen Jorda walked the red carpet last nightCredit: Getty
      The racing driver was attending the 2023 Laureus AwardsCredit: Splash
      Jorda wore a long white gown to the eventCredit: Rex
      Jorda, 34, wore a stunningly elegant white dress for the event in Paris.
      The Spaniard posed on the red carpet for snaps before taking in the lavish ceremony.
      Jorda previously worked in Formula 1 during the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
      She was signed as a developmental driver by Lotus, before continuing in her role after their purchase by Renault.
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      Jorda later held a similar position as a test driver in Formula E during the 2018 campaign.
      Last night she witnessed a star-studded event – with plenty of high-profile winners.
      Lionel Messi was named Sportsman of the Year for the second time, while sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the Sportswoman award.
      The World Cup-winning Argentina national side won Team of the Year.
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      Jorda was interviewed on the red carpetCredit: Getty
      The 34-year-old posed for snapsCredit: Splash
      While US Open champion and tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz was named the Breakthrough of the Year.
      Christian Eriksen won the Comeback Award, while Catherine Debrunner triumphed in the Disability category.
      The Action award went to Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu.
      Jorda was previously a developmental driver in F1Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Lewis Hamilton won’t leave Mercedes despite team struggles as he ‘has no other options’ claims ex-F1 star

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      LEWIS HAMILTON won’t leave Mercedes as there are no other viable options, claims Jensen Button.The seven-time world champion is set to be out of contract with the Silver Arrows at the end of the season.
      Lewis Hamilton came sixth in Sunday’s Miami GPCredit: Splash
      While they are reportedly working on a new deal, Hamilton has been linked with a sensational Mercedes exit – with Ferrari having been mentioned.
      But Button, Hamilton’s former McLaren team-mate, doesn’t think a switch to the Scuderia, or anywhere for that matter, makes sense.
      While appearing on Sky Sports over the weekend, Button said of Hamilton: “Well, he’s loyal, but I also don’t think he’s got the options that he would want.
      “I don’t really think he would have the option at Red Bull – I don’t think he would be the right fit alongside Max [Verstappen].
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      “I don’t think he’d be at Ferrari. Aston Martin? Definitely won’t be going to Aston Martin, they’ve got two seats that are going to be filled there for a little while.”
      Button, a world champion in 2009, also thinks that going through difficult times together could strengthen the bond between Mercedes and Hamilton.
      The 43-year-old added: “I think his future will be at Mercedes but he is also a loyal character and it’s good to see him going through some tough times with that team.
      “I think they will come out the other side together. You know, it’s a rollercoaster in Formula 1, especially when you’ve been on top for that long, there’s going to be a dip.
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      “But if you can stay with that team, they will rise to the top again, and he’s not going to retire.”
      Hamilton squashed retirement talk while chatting to ESPN, claiming that he is still in his prime.
      But he did admit that he’d imagined himself driving for another team, albeit while calling Mercedes “home”.
      He said: “I’d be lying if I said I’d never thought about ending my career anywhere else.
      “I started at McLaren, I’d like to think I’ll always be a part of the McLaren family, I started there when I was 13-years-old [as a junior driver], so I thought about what it would look like if I was at McLaren one day.
      “I thought about and watched the Ferrari drivers on the screens at the track and of course, you wonder what it would be like to be in red… But then I go to my team, to Mercedes, and this is my home.
      “I’m happy where I am. I haven’t signed a contract yet, but we are working on one.”
      Hamilton came sixth in Sunday’s Miami GP, having started 13th on the grid.
      He is fourth in the driver standings, already 63 points behind Verstappen in the vastly superior Red Bull car.
      Jenson Button reckons Hamilton will stay with MercedesCredit: Splash News More

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      Lewis Hamilton defends F1 Miami GP glitz… but why should it be treated any differently to Silverstone and Co?

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has leapt to the defence of F1’s pre-race razzmatazz, saying it is good new things are being tried to attract fans.A number of drivers were critical of the introductions from rapper LL Cool J at Sunday’s Miami GP, while music producer will.i.am conducted an orchestra on the grid.
      Lewis Hamilton believes new ideas to attract new fans are a good thing for the sportCredit: Splash
      will.i.am conducts an orchestra ahead of the Miami Grand PrixCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It was over-the-top and a few drivers complained about standing around in the heat for too long — and fans blasted the stunt as tacky.
      But Hamilton, 38, said: “It is cool the sport is continuously growing and evolving and not doing the same stuff.
      “They are trying to do things to improve the show. I mean, I grew up listening to LL Cool J and now he’s there.
      “You look over and you have will.i.am, who is an incredible artist. I thought it was cool.”
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      I actually like the idea of a driver introduction. Fans rarely get to see them without their crash helmets on.
      Plus, I don’t really get the fuss when it is made part of the schedule. The drivers cannot complain they did not know it was happening.
      But if this is to be a new part of the show, then it needs to be applied to all races.
      As Fernando Alonso pointed out in his post-race comments, why should Miami fans be treated any differently to those in Mexico City or Silverstone?
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      F1 needs to engage more with the spectators and give drivers a profile, and this is a good opportunity to do that.
      I’m less a fan of the ridiculous song and video from will.i.am and Lil Wayne which F1 have commissioned.
      Called “The Formula” it features laughable lyrics such as “you a small fry, need ketchup, fall behind or you can catch up” — but then it is not aimed at me.
      As for the whole Miami GP experience? It seems as though organisers learned from the previous year and made substantial changes to enhance the event, which was a 90,000 sell-out on both Saturday and Sunday, so they must be doing something right.
      Mitch Clemence had a memorable Miami Grand Prix — but do not worry if you have not heard of him.
      An ESPN camera crew quizzed six fans at the race how they thought the “rookie” would do. Four of the six predicted a good performance for the completely bogus name the crew had made up.
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      ALEX ALBON left his mobile phone in Nice airport before flying to the Azerbaijan GP.
      The Williams driver found a friend to fly from the UK to Nice and then back again to retrieve it.
      His phone was then put on the F1 charter flight to be reunited with its owner in Baku.
      Alex Albon managed to get his phone backCredit: EPA
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      THERE was lots of talk about the new F1 film with Brad Pitt — who is learning how to race at the track used by the French Grand Prix.
      I await the cliffhanger ending where we sweat for four hours while FIA stewards investigate a minor rules breach then decide the winner.
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      RACE bosses could install floodlights to beat Florida’s heat by turning the Miami GP into a night race.
      Miami Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel, who also oversees the race, said: “Obviously at this time of year, the weather’s a little unpredictable.
      “The breezes have helped a lot this year but last year was unseasonably hot.”
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      DAN TICKTUM has cooled his row with Formula E rival Jake Dennis.
      The two clashed at the Sao Paulo E-Prix, where Dennis labelled his fellow Brit a “plonker” for punting him out of the race.
      Speaking at the Monaco E-Prix, Ticktum said: “It is not as beefy as the internet is making out.
      “We are both grown men — and we don’t really want to have these feuds any more.
      “It is in the past, I made a mistake, that’s it, I want to move on.”
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      FABIO QUARTARARO has ruled out the chances of Toprak Razgatlioglu joining MotoGP because “he knows” he can’t win.
      The Turkish World Superbike rider recently tested for Yamaha but the team were underwhelmed, reducing the likelihood of him swapping series.
      Yamaha ace Quartararo said: “I don’t think he will come. He is a rider who wants to win and, for me, he knows that if he comes here he can’t do it.
      “So I think he prefers to fight in Superbike.”

       - COLIN   TURKINGTON reached a victory milestone at Brands Hatch with his 64th career win.
      It moved the four-time British Touring Car champ, 41, into second spot on the all-time winners’ list — passing Matt Neal but behind Jason Plato’s 97 wins. More

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      Sir Jackie Stewart gives classy response after ‘F1 royalty’ is manhandled by security at Miami GP to spark fan fury

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      RACING legend Sir Jackie Stewart delivered a classy response after he was manhandled by an eager security guard at the Miami GP.The three-time world champion, now 83, is a regular on the F1 circuit and often travels around the world watching the races.
      Sir Jackie Stewart was stopped by security from entering the VIP areaCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Stewart convinced Roger Federer to talk to Martin BrundleCredit: Sky Sports F1
      And because of his status as an F1 legend, he is treated as royalty wherever he goes.
      However, when Martin Brundle was doing his usual pre-race grid walk and trying to grab celebrities for a quick chat, he struggled to get the attention of Roger Federer at the Miami Grand Prix.
      Step forward Stewart, who made it his personal mission to get the tennis legend for an interview on Brundle’s behalf.
      The former driver marched into the VIP area, where the eight-time Wimbledon winner was, to get him to talk to Sky Sports.
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      But, before Stewart managed to get near Federer a security guard jumped in his way and told him he couldn’t come in.
      Once another staff member informed the security detail who the man in the tartan cap was, Stewart was behind the VIP rope to collect Federer.
      The Swiss star then gave Brundle a quick interview, all thanks to Stewart.
      After the race, Stewart’s classy message on social media revealed he didn’t hold any grudges towards the security guard.
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      “The security did a good job bringing me back behind the ropes,” he wrote on Instagram.
      “I haven’t had to sneak past security in a while, but anything for you @martinbrundlef1! Thank you to @rogerfederer for being a good sport.”
      But fans on social media were furious about the incident.
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      One wrote Stewart is “F1 royalty and should be allowed anywhere”.
      Another shared: “I would have assumed Jackie Stewart went where Jackie Stewart pleased on an F1 grid.”
      While a third posted: “Guys like Sir Jackie Stewart and Martin Brundle should be some of the few to be allowed to go pretty much anywhere there. Celebrities and their entourage should be told ahead of time and show respect to them, not the other way around.” More

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      Star-studded Miami GP crowd bored in new Red Bull procession as Max Verstappen cruises from ninth on grid to win again

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      FORMULA ONE needs more than a new theme tune and a paddock full of A-listers to keep the Americans interested in this procession.Max Verstappen cruised to victory as the sport served up another dud with his team-mate Sergio Perez in second.
      Max Verstappen flew from ninth to win the Miami Grand PrixCredit: AP
      Verstappen celebrates with Fernando Alonso on the podiumCredit: AFP
      The Red Bull pair dominated once againCredit: AFP
      A star-studded grid including film stars Tom Cruise and Vin Diesel, plus tennis star Roger Federer, plus countless fame-hungry photo-taking influencers, were all treated to a special driver introduction segment before the race.
      Rapper LL Cool J provided the words and producer will.i.am conducted an orchestra set-up on the grid.
      There is also a toe-curling new song from the latter with rapper Lil Wayne that is hilariously bad, as F1 tries to appeal to a new audience.
      The music will be used at various stages over the F1 weekend and there is a video that is so terrible it could be parody.
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      The lyrics are hilarious with gems such as “you a small fry, need ketchup, fall behind or you can catch up”.
      And “Got ’em braided like Lewis, got a Mercedes like Lewis” plus “your girl my co-captain. Drivin’ like Max Verstappen.”
      The flashy intro saw each driver called out from behind a curtain to plumes of dry ice while they were all given top billing. To his credit LL Cool J at least got all their names right while poor old F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart was caught up in the melee and manhandled by security guards as he tried to drag Federer to speak with Sky’s Martin Brundle.
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      It was a mess and drivers have slammed F1’s latest attempt to appeal to US audiences.
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      Lando Norris, who finished 17th, said: “None of the drivers like it, but it’s not for us at the end of the day. 
      “It’s just, we do a lot of things. Probably the only sport where we’re so close to the fans, we do so much publicity for the fans.
      “As drivers we all just want to sit down and focus on what we need to focus on and not do so much TV and everything.
      “We’ve said it. You can’t just keep putting things in and making us do more and more, you know. There’s not one other sport where you do this.
      “We do so much. There’s a limit to how much we should do. We’re here to focus on doing the job and not just be in front of a camera all day.” 
      Once the stage was cleared, the influencers scraped off the grid and the racing finally got underway it was all too easy for the Dutchman as the rest of the field pulled over and allowed him to make his way up from ninth on the grid to take the chequered flag.
      After an initial slow start, Verstappen started scything his way through the field.
      By the fourth lap he was up to sixth place with a beautiful double overtake of Charles Leclerc and Kevin Magnussen.
      He then pulled off a stunning move with the help of the DRS to pass George Russell to move up a place before hunting down Carlos Sainz, who was in third place.
      Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso started at the front of the gridCredit: Reuters
      Lewis Hamilton battled from 13th to finish sixthCredit: Splash
      Much further back and trundling around in 13th Lewis Hamilton was not happy as he complained over his team’s radio that he did not think he’d make it to the end of the race.
      He was reassured by his race engineer but struggled to get past Alex Albon’s Williams in ninth place before a late surge pulled him up to finishing sixth.
      But Verstappen was having no such problems. He swooped past Sainz unchallenged on lap 14 to go into third.
      A lap later he overtook Fernando Alonso to go into second place and started cutting into Perez’s lead.
      The Mexican was called in for fresh tyres on lap 21 and had a quick 2.2 second pit stop, but the tyre change promoted Verstappen into the lead.
      The world champion set about pumping in quick laps as he tried to open up enough advantage over his team-mate to make his necessary pit-stop.
      Verstappen finally pitted from the lead at the end of lap 45 promoting Perez back into the lead.
      But the Mexican’s advantage lasted just a few laps as Verstappen made up the 1.6 second deficit and passed him with ease on lap 48.
      It means Verstappen has a 14 point lead in the championship after winning three of the first five races this season.
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      If the 90,766 capacity crowd – plus the bumper TV audience – expected the drama and excitement depicted in Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’, they didn’t get it.
      And that leaves F1 with a bit of a problem, because this was certainly not the advert they needed to show off their sport to the United States.
      Hamilton rocked up in an amazing purple jumpsuitCredit: Getty
      NFL star Patrick Mahomes poses with a Red Bull carCredit: Getty
      Roger Federer was in attendance to enjoy the Miami Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
      Tom Cruise was flanked by security as he walked around the paddockCredit: AFP
      Ludacris, Venus Williams and Serena Williams enjoy the grid presentationCredit: Getty
      Actor Vin Diesel poses for photos at the Hard Rock StadiumCredit: AP More

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      Lewis Hamilton rocks purple-sequined jumpsuit with Federer, Mahomes and Vin Diesel among celebs at glitzy Miami GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON made another bold fashion choice in the paddock ahead of a star-studded Miami Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion arrived in an outrageous purple-sequined jumpsuit that turned heads in the Florida sun.
      Lewis Hamilton rocked up in an amazing purple jumpsuitCredit: Getty
      NFL star and two-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes poses with a Red Bull carCredit: Getty
      Roger Federer was in attendance to enjoy the Miami Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
      Tom Cruise was flanked by security as he walked around the paddockCredit: AFP
      And he didn’t let the heat bother him, matching his outfit with a pair of Dr Martens boots.
      Hamilton wasn’t the only A-lister turning heads at the race.
      The Miami Grand Prix always attracts the Hollywood glitterati, as one of three that are raced in the US.
      Top Gun: Maverick actor Tom Cruise, NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and tennis legends Roger Federer and Serena and Venus Williams were also spotted in attendance.
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      Federer got to Hard Rock Stadium early, where he was treated to a drive around the circuit by Mick Schumacher.
      Music stars Will.I.Am and Timbaland, Fugees rapper Wyclef Jean and British rapper Skepta were all spotted enjoying the festivities in the paddock.
      Motorsport legend Juan Pablo Montoya was spotted mingling with drivers in the garages.
      While three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart was seen deep in conversation with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
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      Other legendary athletes spotted lapping up the VIP treatment included Juan Martin del Potro and World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi in a PSG shirt.
      Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who has worked with Lewis Hamilton on a collaboration range, was seen hanging out with Federer.
      Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Becky G, Shakira, Sergio Aguero, Brooklyn Beckham, Winnie Harlow and the Jonas Brothers were also listed as expected guests.
      Hamilton’s fashionable outfit wasn’t the only summer outfit donned by a driver.
      In the 27-degree temperatures, Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg wore a matching shirt and shorts in pink with a palm trees pattern.
      Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went with a sea theme – arriving in ocean blue colours.
      Once the race got underway, though, it was all about the Red Bull drivers yet again.
      Max Verstappen started back in ninth on the grid but breezed past the rest of the field before overtaking team-mate and pole-sitter Sergio Perez for his third win from five events this season.
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      That extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to 14 points from the Mexican.
      Hamilton battled from 13th to cross the line in sixth – between the two Ferraris – while Fernando Alonso completed the podium in third.
      Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Hilfiger walk around the paddock ahead of the Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      Michelle Rodriguez of Fast & Furious fame enjoyed the atmosphereCredit: Getty
      Actor Vin Diesel poses for photos at the Hard Rock StadiumCredit: AP
      Ludacris, Venus Williams and Serena Williams enjoy the grid presentationCredit: Getty
      Blaise Matuidi showed his love for PSGCredit: Rex More