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      Oliver Bearman, 19, in horror high speed crash during F2 session just hours before he’s set for Haas F1 practice drive

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      BRITISH driver Oliver Bearman suffered a high-speed crash during F2 Practice One in Imola on Friday morning.The 19-year-old lost control of his Prema Racing car with just eight minutes of the session remaining.Oliver Bearman crashed into the barrier during an F2 practice sessionCredit: Sky Sports via X formerly TwitterThere was significant damage to his carCredit: Sky Sports via X formerly TwitterBearman is in line to drive the Haas in F1 FP1Credit: GettyHe subsequently slipped off the track, onto the gravel and into the barrier.Bearman is set to make a brief return to Formula One on Friday afternoon ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola.The teenager has been pencilled in to drive the Haas in Free Practice One.That means he will take to the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari track again, but this time in a faster and much more powerful car.Read More in SportBearman made his F1 debut for Ferrari earlier this year, replacing Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.The Brit was introduced as a last-minute replacement after Sainz underwent surgery for appendicitis.He finished seventh in the race, ahead of both Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.Speaking ahead of this weekend’s event, Bearman told Sky Sports: “I see it as of course my chance.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBearman made his F1 debut for Ferrari this yearCredit: Rex”But just because there is a seat free [at Haas next year], it doesn’t mean that I’m entitled to it.”I still have to go out there and earn it through good performances in F2, but even more so the six FPs that I’m doing, I have to perform well and show that I’m ready to jump into F1 next year.”Fans hail ‘greatest grid walk moment ever’ as F1 legend Martin Brundle shows off his ‘sharp reflexes’ at Miami GPHe continued: “Of course I’ve been set back in F2 but that doesn’t mean… everything is possible, first of all. Now we’re in the European season where we know the tracks, we have understood the car a bit better.”So I don’t see any reason we can’t fight for the championship in F2, and I’m really motivated to do so. But these six FPs are of course six great opportunities to prove my talent and what I can do.”I don’t place any more weight on them than I do on the F2 because of course you need to show that you can compete and race well. F1 is not just about doing the fastest lap. So 50-50.” More

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      Lando Norris celebrated first F1 win with 24-hour bender partying with Verstappen before playing at iconic golf course

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      LANDO NORRIS toasted his Miami win with a whirlwind 24-hour bender which included two rounds of golf at Augusta.It was the McLaren driver’s first-ever Formula 1 victory after 110 attempts as he beat reigning world champ Max Verstappen in the process.Lando Norris celebrated his maiden F1 win in styleCredit: GettyNorris revealed how he partied with Max VerstappenCredit: SplashHe then headed to Augusta for two rounds of golfCredit: GettyNorris partied hard with pal Verstappen in Miami on Sunday night before jetting off to the home of the Masters.He then flew back to the UK for another round of golf with McLaren chief Zak Brown.Ahead of the Imola Grand Prix practice today, Norris, 24, said: “I went to see the team and everyone was having a drink and a good time which was allowed and accepted.”I then went to have even more fun with some friends. READ MORE IN F1″And I went from there to Augusta and played Augusta twice.”I woke on Tuesday morning and the first time I slept was on Monday night, so it was a long couple of days but it was all worth it.”Norris, who lives in Monaco, joked that his Miami win meant that fans recognised him and helped push his classic Lamborghini car when it broke down.He added: “I had a problem with my Miura. Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I couldn’t start it but then fans recognised me and they pushed my car and bump started it down the hill.”It was mega, maybe if I didn’t win the race they wouldn’t have noticed me and started it! Those are the perks in life.”F1 star Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a halt🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Lewis Hamilton grimaces as he ‘eats a DOG biscuit’ in NFL schedule release video for team F1 star part owns

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was left grimacing after eating a “DOG TREAT” that “not even Roscoe would like”.Formula One star Hamilton was appearing in a promotional video with the Denver Broncos that was revealing their NFL schedule for next season.Lewis Hamilton was not impressed by some of the food on offer while filming a video for the Denver BroncosCredit: Denver BroncosOne of the dishes saw Hamilton eating a ‘dog treat’Credit: Denver BroncosIt came as part of the Broncos way of revealing their schedule to fansCredit: Denver BroncosHamilton, 39, became a part owner of the Broncos in 2022.While he has only managed to visit games infrequently, due to his own busy schedule in F1, the viral megastar was doing his part to promote the team to new fans – including the 37 million followers he has on Instagram.The video kicked off with a snippet of Hamilton saying “that one’s definitely the worst one” as he ate one dish before he introduced his purpose in the video.His first taste test saw him tucking into some ranch and carrot sticks from Indiana representing the Indianapolis Colts, with Hamilton describing the meal as “banging”. READ MORE IN F1Next up was a potato pierogi, or a “Yinzer”, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the Brit was again impressed, saying: “This is so good.”His third item was a Creole Gumbo representing the New Orleans Saints.However, Hamilton was not a fan of this dish, and started off his review by saying: “It smells and it tastes a little bit like something Roscoe (his dog) would eat.”Next up was a Peach Cobbler from Atlanta representing the Atlanta Falcons. Again Hamilton was not impressed, savagely remarking: “This is not good. This is southern food? This is southern’s finest?”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHamilton then got his hands on some southern grits representing the Carolina Panthers.The seven time world champion could be seen visibly and audibly gagging as he tried to eat the food before saying: “That one’s definitely the worst one. Inside Lewis Hamilton’s birthday celebrations for beloved dog Roscoe with special cake and chilling out with movie”The texture is so slimy. It looks like something you would see in the Matrix,” Hamilton then began doing a stirring motion with his hand.He concluded: “It’s like what you would imagine they have in prison. That’s prison food. That one really offended me.”Next up was something vegan Hamilton was more familiar with, avocado toast, representing the Los Angeles Chargers. Hamilton really appeared to enjoy it, describing it as “bomb”.The next plate sensationally revealed a “dog treat” from the Cleveland Browns.And while the treat actually consisted of peanut butter, pumpkin, oat flour and flaxseed, Hamilton gagged and said: “Nah I’ll leave that to Roscoe. I don’t even think Roscoe is going to like that to be honest.”Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.
      Next up was some KC style pulled jackfruit and barbeque sauce representing the Kansas City Chiefs.Hamilton was mixed about it, saying: “That’s damn good barbeque sauce. [But] Is it supposed to be spicy? It’s not really spicy.”Then came a Cincinnati chilli representing the Cincinnati Bengals, which Hamilton impressed. He said: “I actually like it. I get the hype.”Some of the outtakes from the video were played at the end, including one clip of Hamilton asking whether it was “real dog biscuit”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton reportedly has a net worth of £300million.He will be back in action on the F1 grid this weekend at the Imola Grand Prix.Hamilton said even his dog Roscoe would have a tough time with some of the foodCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Racing driver and influencer Valentina Renso killed in horror crash in Italy on her way to pick up pizza with friends

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      AN INFLUENCER has died in hospital three days after suffering severe injury in a horror car crash.Racing driver Valentina Renso, 26, was travelling with two friends to get pizza when their car veered off a straight stretch of road.Motor-mad influencer Valentina Renso died in hospital three days after a horror crashCredit: Jam PressShe suffered excessive blood loss which caused her brain activity to stopCredit: Jam PressThe influencer was travelling with friends to get pizza when her car crashedCredit: Jam PressFirst responders rushed to the scene and cut Valentina and her two friends out of the smashed-up BMW.Renso and the young man who was in the front passenger seat were taken to hospital while the young woman in the back seat was taken to A&E with minor injuries.The motor-loving social media star suffered a leg injury which led to excessive blood loss and caused her brain activity to stop.She died in hospital in Padua, Italy, on Tuesday, May 14 – three days after the crash occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 11.More on motorsportsHer heartbroken boyfriend Demis Quagliato said: “We were supposed to meet up with some friends to have pizza outdoors, as we did regularly.”We temporarily parted ways. She was going to pick up the pizzas in the car with our two friends, and I would join them later.”We never spoke again.”Renso, who had more than 19,000 followers on Instagram, lived in San Giovanni Lupatoto in Verona, according to Need To Know.Most read in MotorsportMany of her fans were members of the motor racing community.The young racing driver described herself in her Instagram bio as “the racing driver with the orange hair” whose goal was “to create an all-female team”.Pictures on her page showed her behind the wheel and dressed in racing gear.Mr Quagliato said: “Valentina wasn’t a reckless girl. She always had her head on her shoulders.”She knew how to drive cars, and she never did it just for fun.”He added: “She was generous, she couldn’t stop helping others, dedicating herself to them when they needed it.”If she could, she would have given herself completely to the people she loved.”The social media star had wanted ‘to create an all-female team’ in her lifetimeCredit: Jam PressRenso died in hospital in Padua, ItalyCredit: Jam Press More

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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2024: Verstappen looks to return to pole after Norris’ Miami win – start time, schedule, TV

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      LANDO NORRIS shocked the F1 world by pulling off a shock win in Miami last time out – but can he do it again in the iconic Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?The McLaren driver won his first-ever Formula 1 race after 110 attempts beating reigning world champion Max Verstappen in the process.Lando Norris won the Miami GPCredit: ReutersAnd Norris revealed that he knew he was going cross the chequered flag first by lap 30.Speaking after the race, Norris said: “The last two or three laps, I was really thinking how do I celebrate?”However, Verstappen still sits top of the leaderboard and will be determined to get back to winning ways at the Imola track – the same circuit that got cancelled last year due to huge floods.While Lewis Hamilton is seeking his first Podium finish of the season in Italy after an underwhelming start for the British racing legend.Read more on F1When is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?
      The F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, May 19.
      This huge race in Italy is scheduled to get underway from 2pm BST.
      Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari is the allocated track and it can host approximately 78,000 fans.
      Max Verstappen won the last Emilia Romagna GP in 2022 as it got cancelled in 2023.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      The F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
      FULL race scheduleFriday, May 17
      Practice One – 12:30pm
      Practice Two – 4pm
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      Practice Three – 11:30am
      Qualifying – 3pm
      Sunday, May 19
      Race – 2pm
      🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Current F1 Driver Standings
      Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 136
      Sergio Perez, Red Bull – 103
      Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 98
      Lando Norris, McLaren – 83
      Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 83
      Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 41
      George Russell, Mercedes – 37
      Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 33
      Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes – 27
      Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 14
      Lance stroll, Aston Martin – 9
      Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6
      Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 6
      Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 5
      Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 1 
      Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 1
      Alex Albon, Williams – 0
      Zhou Guanyu, Kick Sauber – 0 
      Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0
      Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber – 0
      Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 More

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      F1 star Lando Norris needs a push from fans after his £1.5m Lamborghini makes unplanned pit stop in Monaco

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      FORMULA 1 star Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a halt.The McLaren driver, 24, had to shout for help as his 58-year-old motor made an unplanned pit stop in the road in Monaco.Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a haltThe McLaren driver, 24, had to shout for helpCredit: RexLando’s 58-year-old motor made an unplanned pit stop in the road in MonacoLando was joined for the Saturday evening drive by Portuguese lingerie model partner Margarida Corceiro.The 21-year-old brunette brushed off the interruption and flashed a smile from the passenger seat after the car fired up again.A witness told The Sun: “He turned out into the road, the engine started whirring and just shut off, so he had to turn it off.“He shouted over to a police officer, who asked four or five lads to help him push the car so it could get a running start.read more on lando norris“He was stopped for about five minutes and took the whole thing in his stride.“Every enthusiast knows that the breakdowns are just part of owning a classic car.“The guys were happy to help as they were huge fans, got to have a look at the car, and even had a laugh at Lando’s expense.“They can now say they’ve been part of an F1 pit crew.”Most read in MotorsportLando Norris sheepishly admits he has ‘many girlfriends’ during lie detector test amid links to glam Portuguese modelFour or five lads helped Lando by pushing the car so it could get a running startLando was driving with his Portuguese lingerie model girlfriend Margarida CorceiroCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s acting debut set to be one of the most expensive films EVER with £240MILLION budget

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S acting debut has become a £240million Money Pitt.The Formula 1 legend will feature in Brad Pitt’s much-delayed movie – with the budget now equal TWELTH in the all-time list for films.Lewis Hamilton is set to add to his colourful career with a movie roleCredit: GettyHuge motorsport fan Brad Pitt is going ahead with his costly filmCredit: SplashHamilton said missing out a role in Top Gun: Maverick “broke my heart”.But he will still go from Silverstone to the silver screen – and with the same director, Joseph Kosinski, as in Tom Cruise’s 2022 Top Gun sequel.Hollywood great Pitt, 58, plays a veteran driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a young prodigy.Established actors like James Bond villain Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Sarah Niles are also in the cast.READ MORE TOP STORIESBritain’s seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton has been itching to act.After two decades squeezing behind the wheel of a sportscar, the 39-year-old hopes to get other bums on seats  – those of movie-lovers in cinemas.But although production for Pitt’s film has continued this year, the release date is uncertain, as is the title, although “Apex” is the hot speculation.Puck’s Matthew Belloni reckons the budget has burst past $300m (£240m) – due to Covid but also the use of real actors in genuine race cars.Most read in MotorsportTHE MOST EXPENSIVE MOVIES OF ALL TIMEHere’s how the costliest movies in history rank – with Star Wars and super heroes dominating.

      Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming effort is on course to make the top 12 – meaning his first film would match the Last Jedi.
      1 Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 – $447m (£357m)
      2 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, 2018 – $432m (£345m)
      3 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2019 – $416m (£332m)
      4 Fast X, 2023 – $379m (£303m)
      5 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, 2011 – $379m (£303m)
      6 Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2015 – $364m (£291m)
      7 Avengers: Endgame, 2019 – $356m (£284m)
      8 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, 2022 – $351m (£280m)
      9 Avatar: The Way of Water, 2022 – $350m (£279m)
      10 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, 2023 – $326m (£260m)
      11 Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 – $325m (£260m)
      JOINT 12TH:
      Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 2007 – $300m (£240m)Justice League, 2017Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 2017APEX???
      15 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, 2023 – $291m (£232m)
      16 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, 2023 – $276m (£220n)
      17 Solo: A Star Wars Story, 2018 – $271m (£216m)
      18 Jurassic World Dominion, 2022 – $265m (£212m)
      19 John Carter, 2012 – $264m (£211m)
      20 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016 – $263m (£210m)

      Hamilton is keen to appear on the silver screenCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHamilton himself and Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment are the producers, along with Jerry Bruckheimer – whose CV includes Top Dog and Cruise’s 1990 NASCAR action movie Days of Thunder.Mercedes star Hamilton, who is switching to Ferrari next year, has previously revealed his desperation to appear in any role on TG2.Watch Lewis Hamilton ‘arrive like a BULL’ and ‘ruin’ F1 rivals’ race as he immediately causes chaos at Miami GPPitt, seen at the British GP, will play fictional F1 driver Sonny HayesCredit: SplashHe told GQ Magazine how approached Cruise: “‘I said, “Dude, if you ever do Top Gun 2, I will even be a janitor. Just let me be in it.”However, Hamilton got twitchy – partly due to his hectic racing schedule.And after deciding he’d have to press the ejector seat on his TG2 dream, he added: “I remember having to tell Joe (Kosinski) and Tom – and it broke my heart.”Now it could be only the delay over Pitt’s move that is giving him the big-screen blues.Kerry Condon is is also featuring in the motorsport movieCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskPitt has also done the pit walk at the Las Vegas GPCredit: Rex More

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      F1 Academy racer Abbi Pulling, 21, makes history as she becomes first woman ever to win British F4 race

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      ABBI PULLING has made history as the first ever woman to win a British Formula Four race.The 21-year-old led from light to flag in Race Two at Brands Hatch as she etched her name in the history of the sport.Abbi Pulling has become the first woman to ever win a British F4 raceCredit: GettyPulling, who has been racing in cars since 2018, began in pole position and continued her superb form behind the wheel.The Brit was coming off the back of a double victory in the all-female F1 Academy championship at the Miami International Autodrome last week.Pulling has become a dominant force this season in the F1 Academy after failing to win a single race last year.But she has built on her previous seven podiums from the last campaign and is translating her wins across the academy and British F4.READ MORE ON F1Sports broadcaster and F1 expert Natalie Pinkham was quick to congratulate the up and coming talent on her success.Taking to X she wrote: “Magnificent moment in history 👏❤️👍 well done @AbbiPulling 😍”.Pulling is fifth in the F4 standings this season, while she is leading the way in first place for the 2024 F1 Academy standings – where she will be hoping to extend her lead in Barcelona in two weeks time.Perhaps the most impressive thing about Pulling’s dominance this season is that all F1 Academy drivers are heading onto the track in the exact same car.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Rodin Motorsport driver has explained how her self-belief is key to her success this season.Speaking to Sky Sports, she said: “A big thing that I have said this year is keeping positive and keeping smiling – I always say ‘a happy Abbi is a fast Abbi’.”Lando Norris wins his first EVER Grand Prix as Brit shocks champ Max Verstappen in MiamiShe added: “I think the mind is the driver’s strongest tool, having a strong mindset can really really benefit your on-track performance.”You’ve got to believe in yourself before others believe in you, you’ve got to really tell yourself ‘I can do this and I am capable’.”And give yourself confidence 1000 per cent, otherwise you can get in your own head and you can end up getting in a bad place mentally.”Like I say, it’s one of the driver’s greatest tools and I think it can be overlooked sometimes.”Pulling also drives in the F1 AcademyCredit: GettyShe won both races in Miami last weekendCredit: GettyShe currently leads the standings in the F1 AcademyCredit: GettyPulling finds time to relax between racesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/abbipulling/?hl=enShe has revealed that she puts a focus on the mental side of racing to help her succeedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/abbipulling/?hl=enPhysical fitness is also a big part of winning for PullingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/abbipulling/?hl=en More