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    Everyone can see the F1 car but you have the skills of a top racing driver if you can spot the petrol cans in 12 seconds

    THOSE who can see the hidden jerry cans in this Formula 1 pit stop in just 12 seconds have lightning-fast reactions and an immense brain power.Only those with genius IQ can figure out this wheely hard optical illusion that is sure to test your puzzle-solving skills.You have 20/20 vision if you can spot all five jerry cans in the Formula 1 optical illusionCredit: GENTING CASINOThe Formula 1 pit stop looks normal at first glance, before you take a closer look and realise that there are in fact many pesky fuel containers hiding in plain sight.The bright blue and yellow car may serve as a distraction, but those with 20/20 vision will not be deceived by this optical illusion.Gaming experts at Genting Casino shared this tricky brainteaser to test viewers’ problem-solving skills.Have you spotted any of the cans yet? READ MORE OPTICAL ILLUSIONSIf not, keep reading and some clues will be provided to help you solve the puzzle in the short time limit.For the first hint, take into account that all the petrol cans are not the same colour.They may not even be the same shade of a certain colour.Still struggling? Most read in MotorsportIf so, it might be a good idea to get some more practice on optical illusions, not only so that you can crack this one but also because they have beneficial effects on the mind.How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.Some benefits include:Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.Multiple studies suggest that practising solving puzzles boosts concentration, intelligence, and focus, especially when done under timed conditions.People who can successfully identify the minute details inside pictures possess high IQs and excellent observational skills.If you are nearly out of time – here is one more clue.Inspect closely items like the spare tyres on the floor, as well as all the edges of the photo.If you haven’t solved this tricky task within the time limit, why not test your skills on some more puzzles which are shown down below?The answers to this brain teaser can also be found just below.The hidden cans are circledCredit: GENTING CASINOFind the three odd pandas out here who aren’t wearing sunglassesCredit: Gergely DudásCan you spot the frog in under 12 seconds?Credit: jagran joshCan you spot the three faces hidden in the florists?The pandas without eye protection are circled in redCredit: Gergely DudásThe frog has been circled aboveCredit: jagran joshThe three faces are ringed in yellow More

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    ‘Sorry for working you so hard today’ – MotoGP rider apologises to Lionel Messi after spotting him in his pit crew

    A MOTOGP star has apologised to Lionel Messi after spotting him in his pit crew.Moto3 rider Valentin Perrone, 17, was pictured in the pit with a mechanic who was focused on his job.Valentin Perrone joked that his mechanic has a striking likeness to Lionel MessiThe mechanic had a remarkable resemblance to the footballerCredit: ReutersThe mechanic had a striking resemblance to the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.The likeness was picked up on by the Argentine racer as he posted on Instagram account.He shared a snap of the two of them and made a quip about the 2022 World Cup winner.The Red Bull KTM Tech3 joked: “Sorry Leo Messi for making you work so hard.”READ MORE ON SPORTThe picture has been shared on social media and fans can also see the resemblance between the mechanic and Messi.One posted: “Valentin Perrone’s mechanic looks more like Messi than Messi himself.”A second wrote: “God is identical.”A third commented: “He is so identical it is crazy.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA fourth said: “Perrone has him working for Leo Messi.”Another added: “Messi is on Perrone’s bench.”BREAKING- MotoGP star rushed to hospital by air ambulance after terrifying crash with rival as 120mph collision is investigatedJose Antonio Rueda was the winner of the raceCredit: EPARace results – Top 10Here is a look at the top 10…Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo)Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo), +7.276Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), +7.341Stefano Nepa (SIC58 Squadra Corse), +7.590Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP-MTA), +10.242Dennis Foggia (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team), +11.644David Almansa (Leopard Racing), +12.068Riccardo Rossi (Rivacold Snipers Team), +13.138Joel Esteban (Red Bull KTM Tech3), +21.956Luca Lunetta (SIC58 Squadra Corse), +22.031Perrone retired from the race in Buri Ram, Thailand, which Jose Antonio Rueda eventually won at the Chang International Circuit.He was mostly unchallenged during the race as he rode into first place under the chequered flag 7.276s ahead of anyone else.Meanwhile, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is enjoying his twilight years in the MLS.Messi, 37, signed for Inter Miami in 2023 and has been one of the top performers in the league.He has scored 36 goals and assisted 20 more in just 42 appearances for the club.However, he was an absentee from Miami’s clash against the Houston Dynamo.This led to a bizarre moment as the Dynamo apologised to their fans who would miss out on the chance of seeing the star play against their team.Messi has been fined by the MLS after he violated a little-known rule along with Luis Suarez.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were both hit with an undisclosed fine for their actions during a 2-2 draw with New York City FC on Saturday.The duo were punished after they grabbed the back of the neck of a coach and player during the evening action.Messi is enjoying his time at Inter MiamiCredit: Alamy More

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    I’ve worked in F1 for years so I know exactly how drivers pull ‘pit babes’ – and the best way to land a Grand Prix lover

    IT’S not quite life in the fast lane – but life in the pitlane still comes pretty close for glitz and glamour.Our secret Formula One employee has worked with both drivers and teams for seven years.Lewis Hamilton gets drenched in Champagne during one of his many GP winsCredit: AFPGrid girls are a famous feature of F1 pitlanes, but not everything in the sport is so glamCredit: AFPIt’s no surprise superfit megabucks F1 racers like Charles Leclerc are targets for ‘pit babes’Credit: GettyAnd while there’s plenty of VIP parties with posh plonk and models chasing motor racing stars, the reality of everyday life is far from extravagant. Here we get the inside track on what goes on under the bonnet of the F1 world – and why it might not be quite as sexy as it seems.Beautiful women are attracted to Formula One – netting a driver seems to be as attractive as a Premier League footballer.But of course there are only a few drivers, so they get the pick of the incredibly stunning women that flock to the race track.We dub the women desperate for some of the action ‘pit babes’, which is terrible but it’s been like that for ages.Girlfriends tend to come to the races as they’re all too aware thatwomen are desperate to step into their Louboutins.They’re right to keep an eye out as many of the drivers stray given half a chance.I know one driver whose race engineer was his eyes and ears both on and off the track.On track, he was in his ear all day talking him through the race, but before and after the race he was earmarking the prettiest girls for the driver and him.A lot of women soon learn that the best way to get into the sack with a driver is to befriend his race engineer. I know some women who hunt in pairs, to keep them both occupied!Martin Brundle’s most-awkward Formula 1 grid moments from Cara Delevingne to Ozzy OsbourneThe amount spent keeping sponsors happy on race days is eye-watering.One team I worked at would think nothing of having Chateau Petrus wine – which costs over £2,000 per bottle – flowing in the motorhome and endless Champagne is being poured in every hospitality area.The drivers abstain until after the race – but then they really let their hair down whether they’ve done well or not – it’s getting rid of all their excess energy.Races for me are just very busy, trying to keep sponsors and VIP guests happy.I’d arrive way before the race and leave after the last guests have gone and often it would take hours to get out of the track and to the hotel.All day long we’re on standby to make sure our sponsors and their guests are kept fed, watered and entertained.The most demanding guests are the girlfriends – I’ve lost count of the amount of times they’ve sent me off because they’ve forgotten their sunglasses or handbags in the motorhome.It’s a serious business on race day, when drivers really earn their cornCredit: GettyGrid girls pack the paddock at the Miami GPCredit: GettySuperstars flock to the GP, with Kylie Minogue even getting to wave the chequered flagCredit: GettyChampagne flows before and after the raceCredit: AFPBack at the factoryThe factories are of course where all the hard work is done. Lots of the mechanics, engineers and aerodynamicists work incredibly long hours (and sometimes in dark rooms) for not much money as there’s so much competition to work there.They are constantly developing the car for the next race which requires a certain type of set-up and tweaking the tiniest components to try to shave a few hundredths of a second off a lap time.It is still quite male-dominated on the engineering side, though they have made an effort to recruit more women.On non-race days the industry is surprisingly boring. Most of the factories are in the middle of nowhere in the English countryside so the nightlife isn’t great and it means you end up dating other people that work there.There’s very little glamour involved in the job other than on race day.Red Bull Racing’s HQ in Milton Keynes, where engineers toil through the week looking for the tiniest gainsCredit: AlamyEven the smallest tweaks can make a massive difference come race dayCredit: AFPPrima DonnaRacing drivers are athletes and so are very disciplined with a team of physios and trainers telling them exactly what exercise to do and what to eat.They’re obsessed with staying hydrated in warmer climes as they can lose a few kilos in weight during a race – one of them refused to drink anything other than apple juice with mineral water.They’re also quite boring. One driver I’ve worked for spends all his down time playing computer games.But they’re also very self-centred because they’re essentially the face of the team and at the end of the day the people who can win or lose a race and so everyone bends over backwards to keep them happy.If you’re remotely faint-hearted never get in a car they’re driving off the track, it’s terrifyingThey’re also very superstitious, they have lucky pants or shoes. They don’t tend to get nervous though before races – though they know the risks only too well.Everybody climbing into an F1 car would have been in an accident or seen other horrendous crashes in their time coming up in lower formulae.If you’re remotely faint-hearted never get in a car they’re driving off the track – they drive like lunatics, I was terrified the one time I did it.Our second driver was late leaving the hotel one morning and drove me to the test track in a hire car and all the while telling me about all the near-death experiences he had previously when trying to arrive at a test on time.Everyone laughed at my ashen face when I got out of the car.George Russell poses with a relatively normal car – but beware of going for a drive with an F1 racerCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63Party timeDrivers are now testing in Bahrain ahead of the new seasonCredit: GettyNeymar is one of the big stars who loves attending F1 racesCredit: ReutersBrad Pitt has regularly been spotted trackside while he makes his F1 film, which is out this yearCredit: RexRace team parties are very extravagant with free-flowing wine and amazing food. I’ve attended lots of them and always enjoyed them immensely.You don’t see many drugs, bar the odd line of coke. F1 teams are all about image and keeping sponsors happy and they’d take a very dim view of being associated with a druggy team.So it’s always very clandestine – the industry has moved away from the James Hunt image of old.Certainly the drivers are never going to risk taking it.A word of warning….You don’t want to work at ANY job in Formula One just for the sake of it, certainly not in the laundry!These men want to win above all else – they’re highly competitive.So they’re hardly going to stop mid race to go to the bathroom should nature call.I’ve known drivers not only urinate in their fireproof race suits – but poop too.I’m particularly thinking of one occasion at a race in Brazil when the driver had terrible diarrhoea… eeeew!F1 parties are a bit tamer than when former F1 champ James Hunt, seen here in 1976, was in his heydayCredit: Alamy More

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    ‘That was my idea’ – Lewis Hamilton takes credit for major F1 rule change he’s been ‘mentioning for years’

    LEWIS HAMILTON has claimed that he told Formula One chiefs to change the Monaco Grand Prix to a two-stop race years ago.Last week, the FIA announced a significant rule change for one of F1’s most prestigious races.Lewis Hamilton appealed to F1 chiefs ‘years’ ago about making the Monaco GP a two-stop raceCredit: GettyFrom this year, it will become mandatory for drivers to make two pit stops as opposed to just one.The change has been made to “improving the sporting spectacle” of the Monaco Grand Prix.Both fans and drivers have complained about the lack of action at Circuit de Monaco in recent years.For that reason, Hamilton believes a change should have been introduced a long time ago.Read More in F1After pre-season testing last week, he said: “I’m pretty sure that was my idea anyways.”But if you go back and look at some of the transcripts of previous years, I’ve been mentioning the two stop for years.”I think Monaco has to be at least a two-stop [race]. I think the one-stop was never really great.”I think that [the Monaco] Grand Prix is a great Grand Prix, but the race… there’s more to offer in the race maybe with more than one pit stop.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Hamilton believes the change will largely improve the Monaco race, he insists it will not fix every issue.He continued: “That won’t fix it all. We’ll still see some of the issues of not overtaking and stuff, but I think it will make it more exciting. So yeah, I’m all for it.”Lewis Hamilton and Charles LeClerc arrive on red carpet at F1 02 car launch in styleThe 40-year-old, who officially joined Ferrari in January, was seen driving the team’s new SF-25 car for the first time in testing last week.Hamilton was thrilled with his first taste of action in the car and said: “I’ve learned that you really can’t judge too much from the first outlook.”I definitely think in past years, particularly in the previous generation of car, it was much easier to know where you stood quite early on.”But I would say this is the most positive feeling that I’ve had in a long time.” More

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    Former F1 star Romain Grosjean’s wife rushed to hospital with broken ribs and brain trauma after horror cycling accident

    ROMAIN GROSJEAN’S wife Marion is suffering with broken ribs and brain trauma following a bike accident.The former Formula 1 star’s long-term partner, 43, posted a picture herself in a hospital bed on Instagram, alongside an update for fans.Marion Grosjean posted this worrying imageCredit: Instagram @mariongrosjeanThe French reporter has been married to Romain Grosjean since 2008Credit: Corbis – GettyIn the image, Marion can be seen with a completely swollen right eye and cut on her forehead, while receiving oxygen.To compound her serious injuries, the French journalist and TV presenter has also been suffering with pneumonia. Her update read: “Pneumonia, broken ribs, brain trauma… The lot!”Bike accident, but I can’t tell you more… I have no memory of it.READ MORE IN F1″Anyway… Thank you for your messages and support, it’s lovely! I hope to get home as soon as possible. In the meantime, I have a husband who manages with the three children.”Gotta give this story is crazy. I still don’t understand what happened to me or why I’m in so much pain…”Marion’s post received several supportive messages, including from F1 reporter Natalie Pinkham, who wrote: “Omg heal well darling.”Marion and Romain got together in 2008 and married four years later.Most read in MotorsportThey have since had three children together; Sacha, 11, Simon, nine, and Camille, seven.Grosjean competed in Formula 1 between 2009 and 2020.F1 driver Romain Grosjean escapes as his Haas car bursts into flames at Bahrain Grand PrixSince his departure from Haas more than four years ago, the Swiss racer has competed in Indycar.During his final season in F1, Grosjean suffered a terrifying crash in Bahrain.Following a 140mph collision with the barrier, Grosjean’s car burst into flames.Following more than 20 terrifying seconds trapped in his burning vehicle, he miraculously managed to climb out of the wreckage.After walking to the medical car, Grosjean was airlifted to hospital, where he was treated for broken ribs and burns.A year later, he revealed that he still wears scars from his burns on his hand.’IT WASN’T MY TIME’Speaking about the accident on Nico Rosberg’s podcast, he said: “To come out of the flames that day is something that will mark my life forever.”I have a lot of people who have shown me love and it has touched me a lot, and at times I get a bit teary-eyed.”I don’t know if the word miracle exists or if it can be used, but in any case I would say it wasn’t my time [to die].”It felt much longer than 28 seconds. I saw my visor turning all orange, I saw the flames on the left side of the car.”I thought about a lot of things, including Niki Lauda, and I thought that it wasn’t possible to end up like that, not now. I couldn’t finish my story in Formula One like that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And then, for my children, I told myself that I had to get out. I put my hands in the fire, so I clearly felt it burning on the chassis.”I got out, then I felt someone pulling on the suit, so I knew I was out.”Grosjean was involved in a terrifying crash in 2020Credit: Splash More

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    F1 testing farce as random BUS drives on track forcing Lewis Hamilton and Co to abruptly stop

    FORMULA One testing in Bahrain descended into chaos after a random BUS drove on the track and caused a sudden red flag.A coach was spotted driving the wrong way in the run-off area at Turn 10 when F1 cars were on the track this afternoon.F1 testing in Bahrain descended into chaos after a random bus drove on the trackA coach was spotted driving the wrong way in the run-off areaIt comes after the morning session was abruptly stopped for a bizarre reasonShattered glass on the pit straight brought out a red flagCredit: Sky SportsTrack marshals were ushered in with broomsCredit: Sky SportsLewis Hamilton was on the track during the bus incidentCredit: APThe incident happened at the start of the final four-hour session of 2025 pre-season testing.After an hour-long break following the end of the first session of the day, the track was closed to all vehicles except for F1 cars.But one bus driver clearly didn’t get the memo and caused the FOURTH red flag of the day.The session was only a few minutes old when the red flags began to fly and the cars on track were ordered to return to the garage.READ MORE IN F1Lewis Hamilton hadn’t had the chance to record a time in the final session after enjoying a great driving day on Thursday.TV cameras showed that a bus had managed to find its way on to the circuit, presenting a huge hazard if cars were to come around the corner.So until it had left the circuit, all driving was temporarily suspended – leading to a stoppage that was fortunately only a few minutes long.It comes after shattered glass on the pit-straight brought out the first red flag this morning.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt later emerged that one of the panels from the start-finish box, where the chequered flag is normally waved, had broken and sprayed shards across the track.That stoppage was a more lengthy one while marshals got to work on sweeping all the debris away. Martin Brundle’s most-awkward Formula 1 grid moments from Cara Delevingne to Ozzy OsbourneA commentator said: “This is a real pain. I’m sorry, but this is not something that should happen. It’s ridiculous.”After the glass was cleared, testing commenced under a green flag again before it was suddenly suspended again.According to Sky Sports, the second red flag was thrown in after a quad bike was spotted on the track.After those two strange delays, eight of the 10 drivers in the morning session had little over half an hour left of their pre-season.But in comical scenes, a vertical safety car and another red flag was thrown in for the third time this morning.However on this occasion, it was a planned and precautionary flag procedure test from race control.Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped the morning session timesheet with 1:30.811 in 52 laps.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconThis all comes after the first day of testing was hit with two shock incidents.Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg suffered a freak eye injury after a speck of dust or sand got stuck in his eye.The unfortunate accident occurred as mechanics performed grinding work on Hulkenberg’s car in the garage, according to Sky.Thankfully, Hulkenberg’s issue was not deemed to be serious and he was back in for Day 2.Meanwhile, a shock power cut saw Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari halted on Wednesday.A blackout hit the world’s most technically advanced sport.Screens containing telemetry, and lights across the circuit, went out at 5.03pm local time (2.03pm GMT).READ MORE SUN STORIESMechanics worked with the help of torches in dark garages as the 10 drivers out on the track returned to the pits.The new season kicks off in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix on March 16. More

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    Lewis Hamilton admits Italian racists made him think twice about joining Ferrari after suffering sickening abuse in past

    LEWIS HAMILTON admits Italian racists made him think twice about moving from Mercedes to Ferrari.Italian football has been plagued with racism problems, with ex-Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku suffering sick monkey taunts while playing for Inter Milan and Roma.Lewis Hamilton has admitted he thought twice about joining FerrariCredit: AlamyThe 40-year-old has expressed concerns over Ferrari’s lack of diversityCredit: AFPAnd Hamilton, F1’s only black driver, confessed: “It definitely crossed my mind when I was thinking about my decision.”It’s often such a small group of people that set that trend for many. “I don’t think it’s going to be a problem.”Hamilton, 40, was racially abused during his days in karting and also targeted by Spanish bigots in 2008.READ MORE ON F1But now he has been fired up by F1 pundits attacking his name, like former team owner Eddie Jordan, who branded Ferrari’s decision to axe 30-year-old Carlos Sainz for the Brit as “suicidal”.Hamilton told Time Magazine: “I never reply to any of the older, ultimately white men who have commented on my career and what they think I should be doing.”How you show up, how you present yourself, how you perform slowly dispels that.”But Hamilton has expressed concerns over Ferrari’s lack of diversity.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn 2020, he started the Hamilton Commission to increase black representation in UK motorsport.Mercedes launched their own diversity initiative and began hiring staff from under-represented groups.Lewis Hamilton and Charles LeClerc arrive on red carpet at F1 02 car launch in styleBut Hamilton said: “Now I’m going back to the beginning of my time with Mercedes, where it wasn’t diverse.”Ferrari, along with every other F1 team,  signed a Diversity and Inclusion charter in November.Yet boss Fred Vasseur said: “It’s not politically correct but first is performance. “I’m keen to go into the  direction of diversity and so on but I want to build up the best team.” More

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    Lewis Hamilton on racing until 50, slamming ‘older white’ critics and getting ‘lit up’ by Mercedes staff at paintball

    AT the age of 40, most F1 drivers are in the slow lane to retirement.But not Lewis Hamilton, who is ready to make his childhood “dream” come true by getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car.Lewis Hamilton makes his dream come true by driving for FerrariCredit: RexAt 40, Hamilton still lives life in the fast laneCredit: Instagram / lululemonThe seven-time world champ spoke to Time Magazine about his move to the ScuderiaThe seven-time world champion fell in love with the red of the Scuderia by driving Michael Schumacher’s car in video games.Ferris Bueller’s 1961 250 GT California Spyder has always been Hamilton’s dream vehicle.But despite this, it was far from a straightforward decision when he was offered the chance to ditch Mercedes for Ferrari.Hamilton spent a few days meditating before deciding it was “the right thing for me”.READ MORE IN F1In an interview with Time Magazine, Hamilton reveals he has “never been so excited” despite nerves ahead of the first Grand Prix of the season in Australia on March 16. It would be easy for Hamilton to put his feet up and end as one of the best drivers to ever grace the sport.But Hamilton is firing back at claims he should retire and at those who have slammed his switch to Ferrari.He said: “You can’t stand still for too long. I needed to throw myself into something uncomfortable again.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”What I can tell you is, retirement is nowhere on my radar. I could be here until I’m 50, who knows.“The old man is a state of mind. Of course your body ages. But I’m never going to be an old man.”Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia There has been fierce criticism from F1 legend Eddie Jordan, who branded the Italian team’s decision to axe Carlos Sainz from their line-up as “absolutely suicidal”.Ex-Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx claims Hamilton’s move is a marketing ploy to bring the glamour back to the brand.Even Mercedes principal Toto Wolff said he believes “everyone has a shelf life”.But Hamilton said: “I’ve always welcomed the negativity. I never, ever reply to any of the older, ultimately, white men who have commented on my career and what they think I should be doing.”How you show up, how you present yourself, how you perform slowly dispels that.”Hamilton remains on good terms with the people at MercedesCredit: GettyNothing is distracting him from his dream of an eighth world titleCredit: PAWinning his eighth title is firmly in sights and nothing is distracting him during his new life in Maranello, adding: “Don’t ever compare me to anybody else.“I’m the first and only black driver that’s ever been in this sport. I’m built different. I’ve been through a lot. I’ve had my own journey. “You can’t compare me to another 40-year-old, past or present, Formula One driver in history. Because they are nothing like me. “I’m hungry, driven, don’t have a wife and kids. I’m focused on one thing, and that’s winning. That’s my No1 priority.”Despite Wolff’s comments among others, Hamilton remains on good terms with the people at Mercedes.Even if they got their own back during their annual team-bonding paintball session when one of Hamilton’s own team-mates hilariously fired at him.He admitted: “They lit me up, hard. It was so painful.”After dusting himself down, the Stevenage-born star was all smiles with Wolff and George Russell at the recent F1 75 launch event at London’s O2 Arena.All teams unveiled their liveries ahead of the 2025 season, with Hamilton taking to the stage in red. “I’m in red, I’m like, whoa. The suit looked so good on me. I’m like, Damn. It’s a really, really special moment,” says Hamilton.Despite his pure focus on the track, his calendar is full as he manages a production company, a clothing line and he always keeps at the height of fashion.Acting could also be on the horizon for Hamilton amid his co-producer rule for the new Brad Pitt film F1.The movie hits the big screens in June and Hamilton is playing a huge role in making the film as realistic as possible.Hamilton has rubbed shoulders with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in recent years – even taking Pitt for a spin to give him a taste of being a racing driver.Top Gun and F1 director Joseph Kosinski revealed: “He gave Brad the scare of a lifetime in a lap.”Brad was clawing at the windows, begging to get out.”On Hamilton’s role in the new movie, Kosinski added: “He opened all those doors for us into that world.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We would not have been able to do this without him.”Hamilton is ready for hit to break box office records, saying: “It’s going to blow away anything that’s ever been done in Formula One before.”Hamilton is playing a key role in the new film F1Credit: Getty More