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      Max Verstappen opens up on Netflix U-turn as F1 champ is set to star in Drive to Survive

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      FORMULA ONE champion Max Verstappen decided to appear on Netflix’s Drive to Survive series after holding talks with producers.Verstappen will star in the fifth season, which will be released on February 24 and will focus on the star’s dominant 2022 season.
      Max Verstappen will star on Netflix’s new season Drive to SurviveCredit: AP
      Max Verstappen held talks with Netflix bosses before changing his mindCredit: Reuters
      The Dutch star previously refused to participate in the filming because he claimed it gives a false portrayal of what goes on behind the scenes in F1.
      However, the 25-year-old held talks with the creators and was satisfied with how they addressed his concerns before making his U-turn.
      Verstappen said: “I always wanted to be part of it but said it needs to be a realistic image of how I am.
      “That’s why we needed to talk about it first and they understood my side of it, and I understand in general that when you create a show there needs to be drama and it needs to be exciting.
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      “But I’m a guy who thinks it’s also important that you are portrayed well, and not start to have comments put under different footage, when it didn’t happen like that.
      “So I explained that was my view and that otherwise I didn’t want to be a part of it.
      “They understood, so we’ll see once it comes out what they made of it.
      “But I’m positive, of course, because I know it’s important for Formula 1.
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      “I just focus on my job and I know the media is a part of it. You deal with it and grow up as a person, in racing and in life personally.
      “When that happens, you can probably deal with stuff easier than five or six years ago.”
      The new season will air on Netflix just before the Bahrain Grand Prix, which will open the 2023 season. More

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      Watch reporter get F1 star Daniel Ricciardo’s name horribly wrong at Red Bull car launch

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      A RED BULL launch took place in New York last night ahead of the 2023 Formula One season.But co-host Giselle Zarur was left with egg on her face after she pronounced Daniel Ricciardo’s name horribly wrong live on Sky Sports.
      Giselle Zarur mispronounced Daniel Ricciardo’s name live on Sky SportsCredit: Twitter
      With the Aussie standing there ready to be interviewed, she welcomed him to his new team.
      But Giselle made an almighty error.
      She said: “Welcome one of the friendliest drivers in the F1 grid, Daniel Retardo, to Oracle Reb Bull Racing.”
      Giselle didn’t realise her mistake, while Ricciardo stood there awkwardly as she continued to speak.
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      And fans on social media couldn’t believe what they were hearing.
      One said: “I was wondering who else noticed that🙈.”
      A second said: “Just terrible.”
      A third chimed in with: “The announcer just called Danny Ric Daniel Retardo I can’t 😭 #RB19.”
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      Another said: “She really just called him Daniel Retardo…. 🏎️.”
      The new F1 season gets underway in just under a month with the Bahrain Grand Prix getting things up and running in early March.
      Riccardo is Red Bull’s new signing after joining from McLaren.
      And he’ll compete alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as Red Bull look to retain their Constructors’ Championship standings title following their comfortable victory in 2022. More

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      Specsavers joins fans in brutally trolling Red Bull as F1 champions reveal Max Verstappen’s new car for 2023 season

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      SPECSAVERS joined F1 fans in poking fun at Red Bull after the world champions unveiled their new car. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will take to the track in the new RB19 later this month as Formula One returns for pre-season testing.
      The RB19 car was unveiled in all its glory today – but fans got a sense of deja vuCredit: AFP
      Specsavers summed up the feelings of many underwhelmed race fans
      Fans were quick to use a meme from the US Office to compare Red Bull’s 2022 and 2023 car designs
      But motorsport fans could not help but notice the striking resemblance that the Red Bull’s ‘new’ livery had to last year’s design, despite a huge online build-up by the drinks brand.
      Keeping with tradition, the manufacturers did not tweak much on the colour template with dark blue covering most of the car.
      Specsavers were among the first to point out the similarities as fans jokingly reflected on Red Bull’s predictable design after their launch today in America.
      One said: “For some reason, I dream of a new livery every year, and ever year I’m let down.”
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      Another said: “Massive credit to the designers, really pushed the boat out this year.”
      And a third fan said: “Social media manager uploaded the 2022 car.”
      While the reveal may have been underwhelming for some fans, there was some more notable aspects of the announcement.
      Red Bull became the first F1 team to launch a car in the US, with American race fans getting a chance to glimpse two-time world champion Verstappen.
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      The constructors also announced that they will be running a competition for fans to design a special livery for the three US races – Miami, Austin and Las Vegas – on the calendar this year.
      Red Bull and Verstappen ran away with the championship last year but fans will be hoping competition will be closer this season.
      Ferrari have made changes to their heavily-criticised operation while Mercedes will hope to improve on last year’s imperfect car. More

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      Ford confirms return to F1 in 2026 after 22-year absence as motorsport giants prepare for new era of engines

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      FORD have confirmed their intentions to return to Formula One. The American Car manufacturer has been absent from the motorsport since 2004, but have now reignited their interest to be a part of F1 from 2026.
      Ford has confirmed its intention to return to Formula OneCredit: Ford
      The grid is set to be boosted by two new teams by 2026Credit: Splash
      Company chief Bill Ford said: “This is the start of a thrilling new chapter in Ford’s motorsports story that began when my great-grandfather [Henry Ford] won a race that helped launch our company.
      “Ford is returning to the pinnacle of the sport, bringing Ford’s long tradition of innovation, sustainability and electrification to one of the world’s most visible stages.”
      The move comes just one day after governing body, the FIA, announced plans to allow would-be newcomers to launch applications to join.
      The FIA’s declaration came with stipulations on meeting F1’s sustainability target of Net Zero Carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, which also referred to any newcomers needing to be “competitive” throughout.
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       F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also welcomed the news, saying: “The news today that Ford is coming to Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport and we are excited to see them join the incredible automotive partners already in Formula 1.
      “Ford is a global brand with an incredible heritage in racing and the automotive world and they see the huge value that our platform provides with over half a billion fans around the world.
      “Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels in the F1 cars from 2026 is also an important reason for their decision to enter F1.
      “We believe that our sport provides the opportunity and reach unlike any other and we cannot wait for the Ford logo to be racing round F1’s iconic circuits from 2026.”
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      Ford’s announcement just one day after shows there is a genuine interest in joining F1 going into the new engine era of 2026.
      There will be a maximum of two new teams who can join in 2026, with the grid capped at 12 teams, consequently also raising the driver limit to 24 rather than the 20 currently involved.
      F1 has grown massively in recent years, with owners Liberty Media rejecting an astronomical Saudi Arabian bid of £16BILLION to buy the rights.
      Ford’s history with F1 stretches back to the 1960s with the Double Four Valve engine, which was built alongside British engineering firm Cosworth.
      That engine was one of the most successful of its era, winning 155 races from a possible 262 from 1967 to 1985.

      They later powered Michael Schumacher and Benetton to a championship in 1994, and have played a part in 23 drivers and constructors titles in total to make them the third most successful engine manufacturer in F1 history.
      Ford ended their last stint in F1 in 2004 when it pulled the plug on Jaguar and its badging of Cosworth engines.
      Ford’s motorsport presence has also been seen in the big screen with the 2019 movie Ford vs Ferrari, which depicts Ford rivalling Enzo Ferrari at the famous Le Mans 24-hour endurance race.
      While Ford’s intentions to return are now clear, the capacity of the venture remains shrouded in doubt.
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      Ahead of their 2023 season car launch Red Bull have been linked with becoming engine partners with Ford.
      Other major manufacturers have also expressed interest in joining F1, including Porsche and Audi. More

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      Red Bull boss Christian Horner reveals dream of NEW YORK Grand Prix as F1 takes off in USA after Las Vegas & Miami races

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      RED BULL boss Christian Horner admits he is dreaming of another Grand Prix in America… this time in New York City.Formula One has taken off across the States in recent years, with the nation becoming obsessed with smash Netflix hit Drive to Survive.
      Christian Horner hopes to see the US host another Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
      The Red Bull boss dreams of seeing F1 cars whipping around New York cityCredit: Getty
      Fans tuned in to May’s Miami GP as Max Verstappen sealed victory while surrounded by celebs including Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Matt Damon.
      And supporters were on tenterhooks as Lewis Hamilton dramatically missed out at October’s USA GP in Austin, Texas.
      F1 continues to be a smash hit across the border too, with Montreal playing host to a thrilling Canadian GP last summer.
      But the best is yet to come for those across the Atlantic.
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      That’s because Las Vegas will host a stunning race later this year, with drivers zooming past iconic gambling establishments like the Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace.
      However, Red Bull chief Horner is eager to continue F1’s relentless march across America.
      He hopes to see more big cities play host to the likes of Verstappen, Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
      And Horner admits he dreams of cars doing laps of the Big Apple itself, New York City.
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      Horner told the Mail: “It would be amazing. Racing in big cities in the US is really exciting.
      “A race here in the Big Apple, for example, what a spectacle that would be.
      “You can never say never. We’ve got other North American races as well with Montreal, and there’s certainly demand for it, so why not?
      “It’s great that there’s that much interest in Formula One in the US.
      “We’re fortunate to race in great venues, whether it’s the street circuit of Miami or the track in Austin.
      “Vegas this year is going to be an absolutely insane event too.” More

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      Jean-Pierre Jabouille dead aged 80: First Renault driver ever to win an F1 Grand Prix passes away

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      FORMULA ONE legend Jean-Pierre Jabouille has died aged 80.The Frenchman played a key role in Renault’s entry into F1 back in 1977.
      F1 legend Jean-Pierre Jabouille has died aged 80Credit: Getty
      The Frenchman took Renault’s first F1 victory in his homeland back in 1979Credit: AFP
      And he celebrated that by taking Renault’s maiden win in the 1979 French Grand Prix.
      The Alpine team, who are owned by Renault, said it was “incredibly saddened” by Jabouille’s death.
      A statement read: “A humble racing driver, brilliant engineer and a pioneer of our sport. Jean-Pierre was a true racer.
      “He spearheaded Renault’s journey into F1 in 1977 with his resilient and dare-to-do attitude.
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      “He was Renault’s first Grand Prix winner in 1979, a landmark moment in Renault’s journey in Formula 1.
      “His determination and dedication to succeed inspired many, and these values remain central to the current team in its now blue colours of Alpine.
      “We are where we are today because of Jean-Pierre and his legacy lives on.”
      Jabouille, who was an engineer by trade, was part of the Renault F1 project from its beginning and helped to develop its new turbo engine.
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      And his and the team’s maiden victory could not have been more ordeal as it came on home soil for both the icon and France’s national car company.
      Jabouille would win his final Grand Prix at Austria in 1980.
      However, he was forced to retire from racing that same year when he broke a leg in a crash in Canada.
      The star was already due to leave Renault as he was being replaced by Alain Prost for the 1981 season.
      Jabouille did attempt to make a comeback with the Talbot Ligier team, but he was deemed unfit and retired after failing to qualify for two of his four attempts.
      He also raced the 24 Hours of Le Mans from the late 1960s to the early 1990s for the likes of Alpine, Matra, Sauber and Peugeot.
      He had four third overall finishes in 1973, 1974, 1992 and 1993.
      Following retirement from F1, Jabouille briefly managed at the Ligier team and was then head of Peugeot’s engine programme in the 1990s.
      After news of his death emerged, one fan tweeted: “One of the giants of the early turbo era and that fantastic French partnership with Rene Arnoux at Renault. RIP.”
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      Another wrote: “The first win for a Turbo F1 car in that magical Dijon race, my deepest sympathy and condolences to all his family and friends, RIP Mr Jabouille.”
      While a fellow fan added: “RiP Jean Pierre Jabouille… You remain the first and only one Jean Pierre.” More

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      Six F1 records Lewis Hamilton can break in 2023 as Mercedes star looks to battle back to fighting for world title again

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      LEWIS HAMILTON could break a staggering SIX records in the 2023 Formula One season.The Mercedes man, 38, endured heartbreak at the end of the 2021 campaign when he was denied the world championship in ridiculous fashion.
      Lewis Hamilton is eyeing up a number of records in 2023Credit: Getty
      And then he suffered last year with an underperforming car as he failed to win a single race and watched on helplessly as Max Verstappen claimed back-to-back crowns.
      But with the new 24-race season starting next month – the first race is in Bahrain on March 5 – Hamilton is gearing up to wrestle back the top gong in F1.
      The Stevenage star already has a whole host of records in the sport, including the most race wins (103), most podiums (191) as well as the most points, consecutive race starts, consecutive points finishes and pole positions in history.
      However, the Mirror report there are six more records Hamilton could claim in 2023 to cement his status as the F1 GOAT.
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      Firstly, and most obviously, he could take the outright lead for the most drivers’ championships.
      Hamilton currently shares the lead on seven with Michael Schumacher, but world title No8 would see him clear at the top.
      Hamilton can also claim the record for the most wins at the same Grand Prix.
      Schumacher won the French GP eight times – the same number of times Hamilton has won the British and Hungarian GPs.
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      So claiming the chequered flag at Silverstone or the Hungaroring would take him on to nine.
      Similarly, the Hungarian GP could be the scene of another new record for Hamilton if he claims pole.
      The Brit has eight poles in Hungary – and also in Australia – which is tied with Schumacher in Japan and Ayrton Senna in San Marino.
      The last of the Brazilian’s poles at Imola was claimed the day before he tragically died in 1994.
      Hamilton could also become the very first F1 driver ever to win a race after their 300th race start.
      No one has managed this feat yet and with 310 starts already under his belt, a win in 2023 would secure that for the Merc driver.
      However, he is not the only man who can achieve this one in the upcoming season, with Fernando Alonso in the same position as he prepares for his debut season at Aston Martin.
      Hamilton already holds the record for the most podiums shared with 56 alongside Sebastian Vettel.
      That figure won’t be added to following the German’s retirement but it could be surpassed by Hamilton and Bottas (53) but far more likely Hamilton and Verstappen (52).
      Lastly, and arguably the most difficult to achieve, is the number of F1 ‘grand slam’ weekends – defined as qualifying on pole, winning the race by leading every lap and recording the fastest lap.
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      Hamilton has managed this six times in his incredible career, more than anyone else in the current F1 field.
      However, it is still two shy of the all-time record of eight set by Jim Clark so might be a stretch too far for Sir Lewis to level or even overtake that tally in 2023.
      The Mercedes man will de desperate to claim victory at the British GPCredit: Reuters
      Hamilton and Max Verstappen look set to resume their rivalryCredit: AFP More

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      F1 bosses accused of trying to gag drivers with rule to stop them airing political views after Lewis Hamilton protests

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      FORMULA One bosses have been accused of trying to gag drivers with a rule to stop them airing political or personal views.World champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are among competitors who have used their platforms at races to highlight issues.
      Lewis Hamilton is a global advocate for anti-racism and diversityCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was praised by fans for wearing a rainbow helmet at the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But governing body the FIA amended its rules this season to forbid any display of “political, religious and personal statements” that are made “without prior approval”.
      Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas says the crackdown is wrong.
      He said: “Personally, I don’t like politics. I like to do what I love, which is racing, but politics is at the same time part of today’s society.
      “I think Formula 1 has done a good job of paying attention to some of these kinds of issues and many drivers have raised their voices, including Sebastian.”
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      “I do not understand why they want to control us. I think we should have the right to talk about what we want. That is how I see it, but we will see what happens.”
      A human rights group has called the new rule “seriously disturbing”.
      The FIA says the move is in line with the International Olympic Committee’s Code of Ethics. More