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      George Russell parties his way into 2023 with Lewis Hamilton’s great F1 rival Fernando Alonso at lavish Monaco bash

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      FORMULA ONE superstars George Russell and Fernando Alonso celebrated New Year’s Eve in style as they partied together ahead of the 2023 season.The duo were pictured together at an event in the early hours of Sunday morning by Russell’s girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt.
      Russell and Alonso partied togetherCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
      The Mercedes man spent the evening with his girlfriend CarmenCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
      Both drivers appeared to be enjoying themselves as they danced the night away.
      Russell, 24, then posted the image on his Instagram story with a caption which simply read: “2023”.
      The Mercedes man and his girlfriend spent the evening together with a group of friends after dining at a local restaurant.
      W Series champion Jamie Chadwick also joined in with the celebrations.
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      Russell is currently preparing for his second season with F1 giants Mercedes.
      In 2022 he finished fourth in the Drivers Championship standings, 179 points adrift of Max Verstappen.
      And in November he won his first-ever F1 race in Brazil after narrowly pipping team-mate Lewis Hamilton to the finish line.
      Meanwhile, Alonso is set to join up with his new team Aston Martin.
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      The Spaniard was announced as the replacement for now-retired Sebastian Vettel in August.
      He will link up with Canadian driver Lance Stroll before pre-season testing begins in February. More

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      Lewis Hamilton is only F1 star not to vote for drivers’ Driver of the Year as Mercedes star finishes third

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was the ONLY driver not to vote for drivers’ Driver of the Year.Great rival Max Verstappen came out on top after retaining his title in 2022.
      Lewis Hamilton decided against voting for drivers’ Driver of the YearCredit: Alamy
      The Dutchman dominated and came an incredible 214 points ahead of Hamilton, who finished sixth in the standings.
      As a result, the seven-time world champion was voted as the third best driver of the year.
      He was joint with team-mate George Russell.
      But Hamilton decided against submitting a vote of his own – the only driver to do so.
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      Charles Leclerc, who was Verstappen’s closet challenge in the 2022 season, was runner-up.
      Despite the snub, Hamilton was all smiles in his latest Instagram post.
      The Formula One star is enjoying some time away from the track after the worst year of his career.
      He’s spending some quality family time while on a skiing holiday.
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      And the 37-year-old looked cheerful as he uploaded a selfie with his niece and nephew.
      Hamilton’s dad Anthony was also in action on the slopes.
      The caption read: “Verified Hope everyones holidays have been happy.
      “Sending you and your loved ones love, light, and Uncle Terry’s “moves” 😂😂.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton plays Twister with his niece and nephew and brags ‘I won’ during skiing trip with dad Anthony and family

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      LEWIS HAMILTON boasted of beating his niece and nephew in a game of Twister while on a skiing holiday with family. The Formula One legend is enjoying some time away from the track following an underwhelming season this year.
      Lewis Hamilton with his niece and nephew on a family skiing tripCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      Hamilton pictured next to his dad Anthony and uncleCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      Hamilton played a family game of Twister – but showed his competitive spirit
      But the seven-time champion was still all smiles as he hit the slopes with his family.
      Hamilton, 37, smiled in a selfie with his niece and nephew as well as showing off his dad Anthony in action.
      The Mercedes star is level with Michael Schumacher as the most successful F1 drivers ever. But Hamilton is desperate for a record-breaking eighth and his competitiveness knows no bounds – even when it comes to games night.
      He uploaded an adorable video playing Twister with his niece and nephew but jokingly assured his fans: “I won.”
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      The F1 pilot had earlier been teaching his young relations how to ski at the exclusive resort.
      Hamilton is contracted to Merc until the end of 2023 and has previously declared he would not like to race in F1 beyond 40.
      That would leave Hamilton with two or three seasons left in the sport and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff is keen to make sure the Brit finishes with the team.
      He told F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast: “Certainly, Lewis’ contract is one of the topics that we will tackle over the winter.
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      “There’s no firm deadline. Absolutely, Lewis is part of the team and the team is part of Lewis. 
      “[There is] no reason [for that] to not continue. I think one of his strengths is that he’s always hungry, always eager. 
      “He’s a great sportsman but he’s also someone who is extremely driven and determined.”
      Hamilton was all smiles on the tripCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      He was teaching his niece and nephew to skiCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      Hamilton shared a number of posts on InstagramCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
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      Philippe Streiff dead at 67: Tributes paid to F1 icon who was left paralysed in horror pre-season testing accident

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      FORMULA ONE legend Philippe Streiff has died at the age of 67 bringing the world of motorsport to mourning.Streiff enjoyed a notable career as he won the French Formula 3 championship in 1981 before moving up to F1 three years later.
      Formula One legend Philippe Streiff has died at the age of 67Credit: Rex
      Philippe Streiff enjoyed a lot of success during his motorsport careerCredit: Getty
      Philippe Streiff also left a mark in the sport after his horror accidentCredit: AFP
      The former Tyrrell and AGS driver recorded one podium finish after finishing third at the 1985 Australian Grand Prix while competing for Equipe Ligier.
      But unfortunately the Frenchman’s career was cut short after a horrific car crash during pre-season testing in Brazil in 1989.
      The former Renault star was left paralysed from the neck down but he continued to stay close with the sport.
      Streiff organised the Masters Karting Paris Bercy competition, which saw F1 stars like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel perform.
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      The legendary driver was also key in promoting awareness of road safety and disabilities.
      Tributes poured following the news of his death with notable figures from F1 and other backgrounds paying their respects.
      Streiff’s former Tyrrell team-mate Martin Brundle tweeted: “Sad to hear this about my former teammate Philippe.
      “Lovely guy, and very stylish in and out of the car. I remember that day clearly when we were testing in Rio and he had his crash. The red flag followed by the medivac heli. Different days.”
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      F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated: “I am saddened to hear that Philippe Streiff has passed away. He showed incredible guts and determination throughout his life.
      “The way he overcame his accident and rebuilt his life was inspirational. We all send our condolences to his family at this sad time.”
      Author Richard Jenkins added: “His constant positive outlook on life despite great adversity is an inspiration to us all.
      “He was a huge help & great supporter of the upcoming Tyrrell book & will be missed by so many. He was much underrated driver too. RIP.” More

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      Michael Schumacher update as son Mick shares touching tribute leaving fans desperate for news ahead of crash anniversary

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      MICK Schumacher has left fans desperate for news ahead of his father’s crash anniversary following a touching tribute to the racing great.His Instagram update comes just days before the anniversary of the Formula 1 legend’s tragic skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013, which left him with severe brain injuries.
      Mick Schumacher updated his Instagram profile picture of him and his dadCredit: Instagram
      The two had a very close bondCredit: PA
      The 23-year-old told of a treasured childhood memory he shares with his familyCredit: AFP
      Today, Mick changed his profile picture to his father holding him as a child.
      The loving photo sent shockwaves through the racing community, bringing back to the fore how deeply his father was loved around the world.
      On social media, it sparked a debate among fans whether it was him paying homage or a cryptic message about his dad’s condition.
      “It has been obvious from day one that he is little more than a vegetable… very sad as I loved to watch F1 when he was in it but I don’t really like how they are trying to hide how bad he is and saying stuff that might give the impression that he is getting better,” a Reddit user said.
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      “Nine years already, I can’t believe it,” one said.
      “Lovely picture of the two together – I don’t know why it makes me anxious though, almost like a bad news feeling,” another said.
      The family has come under fire for being secretive about the ex-racing star’s state of being.
      One of his ex-managers said the Schumachers have been lying about his condition and must come out with the truth.
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      Willie Weber blasted Schumacher’s wife Corinna and his boss at Ferrari, Jean Todt, in an explosive recent interview with the Italian sports publication La Gazetta dello Sport.
      He told the paper: “I tried hundreds of times to contact Corinna and she didn’t answer. I called Jean Todt to ask him if I should go to the hospital and he told me to wait – it’s too early.
      “I called the next day and no one answered. I didn’t expect behaviour like that and I’m still angry about it. 
      “They kept me out, telling me it’s too early, well now it’s too late. It’s been nine years. Maybe they should just say it the way it is.”
      Nevertheless, the negative hype has not stopped Mick from trying to live up to his dad’s name.
      In 2021, he arrived in Formula 1 racing with the Haas Team.
      In his two seasons of racing in the big league he has started in 43 races and scored 12 points, finishing sixth in this year’s Austrian Grand Prix and eighth in the British Grand Prix.
      He also recently signed with Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s back up driver.
      However, on the 10th anniversary of Schumacher’s retirement he is still remembered as a legend.
      The seven time World Champion first retired at the end of the 2006 season after winning 91 F1 Grand Prix races but returned to the sport in 2009 to drive for Mercedes.
      He spent three years with the team but didn’t win a race before he finally quit in 2012.
      In November, his old Ferrari Formula One car became the most valuable of the “modern era”.
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      The Ferrari F2003 was sold for an immense £12.6million, breaking the previous record, which was also held by an old Schumacher model.
      The car was the one in which Schumacher won his sixth Formula One world title.
      Michael Schumacher pictured when he finally retired from Formula 1Credit: Twitter/@schumacher
      Schumacher was the seven times World ChampionCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The legendary driver pictured with his pit crew in theCredit: Twitter/@schumacher
      The pictures were tweeted on the 10th anniversary of retirementCredit: Twitter/@schumacher More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s F1 team-mate George Russell enjoys winter getaway to Italy with stunning girlfriend Carmen

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      MERCEDES F1 driver George Russell has been enjoying a winter holiday with his stunning girlfriend.Russell and his partner Carmen Montero Mundt went on a trip to Italy as he continued his downtime before the next F1 season.
      George Russell took a winter trip to ItalyCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      The F1 star went with his girlfriend Carmen MonteroCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      During the trip they enjoyed some pastaCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      As well as some Italian coffeeCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      George Russell enjoys trip to Italy with stunning girlfriend Carmen MundtCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      The Mercedes driver is on break during the F1 off-seasonCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      Russell also visited a tailorsCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      They went for a drive during a stunning sunsetCredit: Instagram / @georgerussell63
      The pair went and visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoyed some authentic Italian pasta during their holiday.
      He shared pictures of the trip on his Instagram page, which showed him posing for a snap on an Italian street.
      The post was accompanied with the caption: “Italia”.
      Fans loved the pictures, as one commented: “Perfect, Giorgio! Always match the aesthetic”.
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      A second wrote: “Eat pasta, drive fast”.
      A third added: “Eat and drink well eh?”
      Although some were more interested in the cardigan he was wearing in one of the pictures, one said: “George, with all due respect, what are you wearing?”
      A second added: “My brother in Christ, hire a stylist”.
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      Russell has been with Carmen since 2020, who works as an investment broker.
      The 24-year-old Mercedes driver will be back in action on March next year when F1 returns.
      The season was set to have 24 races but with the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix, there are only 23.
      However, Formula 1 is currently considering a replacement race.
      The pair have been dating since 2020Credit: Getty
      Earlier this year they went to an NBA game in MiamiCredit: AP
      They also attended the “No Time To Die” World Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall last yearCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton and F1 drivers urged to fight free speech ban after FIA announce new rules following protests last season

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and his fellow Formula One stars have been urged to fight against new laws limiting free speech. F1’s governing body, the FIA, have introduced new rules into the sport which limit the ability for those in the sport to express themselves.
      Lewis Hamilton has been urged to keep speaking out despite new rulesCredit: Getty
      The likes of Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have been outspoken on social issues in the pastCredit: Getty
      The new doctrine states participants cannot make or display “political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality… unless previously approved in writing by the FIA.”
      It comes following the World Cup, which was marred by political controversy as Fifa declared they would sanction political gestures, such as the “One Love” armbands, in Qatar.
      But F1 drivers have been urged to rebel against the “brutal” and “hypocritical” rules that have been brought in.
      Speaking to the Telegraph, Rob Koehler, chief executive of Global Athlete, said: “Without athletes, the sport does not exist.
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      “It is blatantly hypocritical to tell athletes to stick to their sports and stay out of politics while the FIA consistently leverages politics to their advantage.”
      Hamilton, along with the now-retired Sebastian Vettel, has been one driver who has remained an outspoken voice on political issues both outside and inside of F1.
      And Koehler added: “Freedom of expression is a basic fundamental human right and sport rules cannot supersede human rights.
      “Many people look up to athletes as agents of change.
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      “The example set by the FIA is that every child, youth and adult watching the sport should remain silent on social justice issues.
      “It is simply wrong. Shame on the FIA.
      “Athletes are humans first, athletes second.
      “It is also clear that the FIA is taking a page out of Fifa’s playbook to silence athletes.”
      The FIA explained the change to Article 12.2.1 of the sporting code was done “to align itself to the practices of other similar international sports organisations such as Fifa, IOC and Fiba on the matter of neutrality.”
      Koehler slammed the move, saying: “In 2020, athletes took a stand against the IOC and IPC to force them to relax their rules on freedom of expression.
      “I hope the drivers do the same. This is brutal.”
      Seven-time world champion Hamilton previously wore a shirt that read “Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor” in 2020, and has remained outspoken on a variety of social issues.
      Likewise, Vettel highlighted issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and Climate Change prior to his retirement.
      After initially promoting the taking of the knee and the “We Race As One” slogan, F1 ditched the knee gesture at the start of 2022 with president Stefano Domenicali declaring “action” rather than “gestures” were needed.
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      The new move from F1 has also been slammed online, with SunSport’s Ben Hunt declaring: “Outlawing freedom of speech is not progress.”
      A jewellery ban introduced by the FIA earlier this season also saw them come under fire. More

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      Lewis Hamilton less motivated in 2022 F1 season and gave George Russell a wake-up call at end, claims Sky Sports pundit

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was less motivated in 2022 but gave George Russell a wake-up call once he recovered, according to Sky Sports’ Karun Chandhok.The F1 pundit compared the seven-times world champion to legendary driver Ayrton Senna after Hamilton faced a series of new challenges last season.
      In his first season at Mercedes, George Russell got the edge on his far more experienced teammate Lewis HamiltonCredit: AFP
      Not only did he have to get over the gut-wrenching end to the 2021 season, Hamilton also had new teammate Russell to contend with.
      And most alarmingly for the 37-year-old, he was also tussling with a Mercedes car which was uncompetitive after sweeping rule changes.
      Former F1 driver Chandhok, who has been a pundit on Sky since 2019, believes these factors contributed to Hamilton’s sluggish start to the season.
      The Former HRT racer told Sky Sports: “Lewis, at the start of the year, I’m sure his motivation wasn’t there. And I can understand that.
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      “It reminded me of Senna in 1993, this was a guy who was the number one driver of his generation, he arrives at the opening race and goes ‘God, I’m only capable of qualifying on the third row of the grid.’
      “Where’s the motivation? Then we got to Barcelona, they turned a little bit of the corner and he rose to the challenge.
      “At the start of the year, it was looking really good for Russell, he was regularly outqualifying Lewis.
      “I think he had a bit of a wake-up call in that middle part of the year when Lewis lifted his game, and I think George went on a run where he couldn’t get ahead. I think he thought ‘woah, I’ve woken the beast!'”
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      Hamilton’s form picked up hugely in the second half of the season and he was desperately close to wins at Silverstone, Austin and Brazil.
      But ultimately it was Russell who enjoyed Mercedes’ only victory of the season at Interlagos.
      And he grabbed the constructor’s only pole of the campaign in Hungary.
      The win in Brazil helped Russell finish 35 points clear of Hamilton.
      It is the first time Hamilton has been beaten on points by a teammate since 2016, and the first time ever he has not picked up a single win in an F1 season. More