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      ‘I’m in charge round here’ – F1 reporter Martin Brundle brushes off security to get to Mbappe for live TV interview

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE brushed off security to get to Kylian Mbappe before Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.The F1 reporter did not hold back as he aimed to secure a live TV interview with the Frenchman for Sky Sports.Martin Brundle clashed with security as he attempted to speak to Kylian MbappeCredit: Sky Sports F1The F1 reporter quipped ‘I’m in charge round here’ before chatting to the FrenchmanCredit: Sky Sports F1During his customary pre-race grid walk, Brundle spotted Mbappe at the Circuit de Monaco.However, a member of security attempted to stop him as he approached the Paris Saint-Germain forward.Brundle responded by quipping: “It’s alright mate I’m in charge round here.”He then manoeuvred his way to Mbappe and asked if he was happy to talk.READ MORE F1 NEWSOnce the France international agreed, Brundle asked: “Kylian, I think you’re fast enough to beat these cars down to the first corner.”Mbappe laughed before replying: “No, no, I’m not faster than the cars. I just want to be here like a fan and enjoy the moment.”Fan favourite Brundle then added: “Well I’ll let you get on and enjoy the moment. Thanks for talking to us.”His star-studded grid walk also included chats with Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell, Oscar winner Michael Douglas and the Jonas Brothers.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThere was still time for more drama too as Brundle interrupted an interview with Virgil van Dijk.The Liverpool star was chatting to another broadcaster as Brundle barged in for a quick word ahead of the race.Monaco Grand Prix hit by RED FLAG after horrific first-lap crash tears Sergio Perez’s F1 car in halfOnce the grand prix did get underway, though, the dramatic scenes continued following a first-lap crash.The early collision involved three cars as Sergio Perez’s Ferrari was torn in half, resulting in his retirement from the race and a red flag. More

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      Monaco Grand Prix STOPPED by red flag after horrific first-lap crash tears Sergio Perez’s F1 car in half

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      SERGIO PEREZ saw his Formula One car get torn to bits in a horrific first-lap crash at the Monaco Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver was tagged by Haas driver Kevin Magnussen on the inside of the track when heading up the Beau Rivage on the way to turn two.Sergio Perez was involved in a horror crash at the Monaco GPCredit: Sky Sports F1Perez’s car went spinning up the track during the crashCredit: GettyHis car was torn into bits as he hit the wall and two other carsCredit: Sky Sports F1The three cars were all forced to retire from the sessionCredit: Sky Sports F1Perez’s car break into bits to soak up the momentum as part of the car’s safety featuresCredit: GettyA Ferrari mechanic had this reaction to the crashThankfully, Perez got out of his car safely following the horror collisionCredit: GettyThe shocking crash saw Perez’s rear right wheel clipped by Magnussen before he violently spun to the right and into the wall before the momentum took him further up the track.Fellow Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg was then caught up in the madness as Perez’s car caught him and forced him to spin around.Stewards then initially waved for a yellow flag before quickly upgrading it to a red flag and stopping the session.The track was left covered in debris from the crash, while Perez’s car was left without any of it’s wheels with only the monocoque left intact.READ MORE IN F1It’s magnitude was so potent that debris even spilled over the top of the safety barriers.The stewards declared there was no investigation necessary for the crash, ensuring Magnussen did not add to his 10 penalty points.The crash left the three drivers out of the race, while madness further up the order also saw Ferrari ace Carlos Sainz go off track following a lock up.However, he was fortunate the session was red flagged as he profited from the crash allowing him to stay in P3 after he dropped down the order. Most read in MotorsportWhy do F1 cars come apart so dramatically in a crash?F1 safety has come a long way in it’s 74 year history.

      Indeed, a massive tell of this is the safety features of the cars in the modern era.
      One feature of this is the way the cars break apart in a high-speed crash much like crumple zones seen in road cars.
      F1 cars now break apart during severe collisions as a means of dissipating the kinetic energy away from the driver taken during the incident.
      The cars themselves are built around a monocoque – also known as a “survival cell” – with 2018 seeing the introduction of the halo prominently on top around the drivers head to boost this further.
      This safety cell is made from 6millimetre of exceedingly strong carbon fibre composite with a layer of kevlar, which is penetration resistant and can absorb a huge amount of energy in a crash.
      Meanwhile, the halo was a large reason as to why Romain Grosjean survived his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020.

      The Monaco madness was also present at Alpine as Esteban Ocon was sent flying into the air after being rear-ended by team-mate Pierre Gasly at turn eight following an overtake.It was then announced that the race would restart at 2:44pm UK time in the form of a standing start.Cost of an F1 carBefore the restart Ocon was then spotted in his jeans and an Alpine T-shirt, indicating he was the fourth driver to retire from the race.Speaking to Sky Sports after the crash, Magnussen said: “I think it’s something they [the stewards] will look at. “It’s a big crash, from my point of view I was there and I got squeezed to the wall.”F1 rules state that under red flags drivers are allowed to switch tyres, with Lewis Hamilton among those to swap to the faster medium tyre compound after initially starting on the hard tyre.DRAMA ON THE FIRST LAP IN MONACO! Sainz picks up damage and a MASSIVE crash between Perez and both Haas’ brings out the red flag! 🟥 pic.twitter.com/LLKP4byL5I— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 26, 2024

      The debris from the crash spilled to the side of the trackCredit: GettyRace marshalls managed to get the track cleared quicklyCredit: AFPMeanwhile, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz suffered a lock up near the front of the packCredit: GettyThe barriers were badly damaged by the crashCredit: GettyOcon also received a 10-second time penalty for his part in his crash, which will be applied in the form of a five-place grid penalty at the next race.Monaco avoided a potential disaster of a crash at the circuit yesterday thanks to the quick reactions of Isack Hadjar.The 19-year-old had lightning quick reactions in the Monaco tunnel to dodge a crash with Ritomo Miyata, leaving teen star Ollie Bearman stunned.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Monaco Grand Prix narrowly avoids catastrophe after devastating F2 near miss leaves Oliver Bearman stunned

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      OLIVER BEARMAN was left stunned after catastrophe was narrowly avoided at the Monaco GP.F2 star Ritomo Miyata, 19, was driving through the famous tunnel on the track when he was almost smashed into.Ritomo Miyata was almost smashed into by Isack HadjarCredit: X@SkySportsF1Oliver Bearman was shocked at Hadjar’s reactionsCredit: X@SkySportsF1Miyata had slowed down due to a flashing white light telling him that there was a safety car.Isack Hadjar, 19, was driving at speed when he entered the tunnel in his car.The French-Algerian driver, however, displayed some incredible quick reactions to steer away from the Japanese star.Hadjar avoided driving into the back of the Toyota Gazoo Racing car and continued down the tunnel.READ MORE F1 NEWSCameras caught Ferrari Driver Academy ace Bearman’s reaction to the moment.The 19-year-old was visibly shocked as he exhaled heavily.Fans were also shocked after seeing the moment on social media as they commented.One posted: “That could’ve been really bad.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “That could have been catastrophic! Credit to the driver’s reactions to avoid it.”A third commented: “My heart skipped a few beats.”Greatest F1 track on Earth’ created featuring iconic parts from Silverstone, Spa and SuzukaA fourth said: “That is something else, skills.”Another added: “That would have ended the Monaco GP permanently if they had connected there.”The F1 Monaco GP will take place on Sunday as Max Verstappen will be aiming for back-to-back wins.The Belgian-Dutch driver won last time out at Imola in Italy.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Red Bull braced for explosive Monaco GP as Max Verstappen’s dad returns for first time since rant at Christian Horner

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      RED BULL RACING are braced for a potential powderkeg as this week’s Monaco Grand Prix sees the return of Jos Verstappen for the first time since his explosive rant at boss Christian Horner.Verstappen flipped his lid at the Bahrain Grand Prix and said the team was “in danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays as team principal.This week’s Monaco GP will see Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen cross paths againCredit: GettyVerstappen senior has not been at an F1 race since his furious rant with HornerCredit: GettyHe added that “it will explode” after Horner was cleared following an internal investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.Verstappen, who is the father of F1 world champion Max, has not been to a race since but is scheduled to be in Monaco, given he lives in the Principality.It is understood that the son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Mark Mateschitz, is also set to attend the race.It comes after Horner was given a show of support from Red Bull’s majority shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya at the Bahrain GP.READ MORE IN F1The fallout of the investigation saw legendary Red Bull car designer Adrian Newey take the decision to leave the team at the end of the season.Reports suggest Newey will join Lewis Hamilton at Red Ferrarinext season.Things have also not gone as well on track for the team either. Red Bull failed to win just one race last season, but have already been beaten twice this year – once by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and once by McLaren’s Lando Norris.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLast week at the Imola Grand Prix, Verstappen won by just 0.7 seconds from Norris.Following the win last week, Verstappen said: “I think the whole race I had to push flat out to try and make a gap initially.Formula One’s Highest Earners”I think on the medium tyres we were quite strong, on the hard tyres it was just a bit more difficult to manage, especially in the last 10, 15 laps.”I had no grip anymore, I was really sliding a lot. I saw Lando closing in, so the last 10 laps I was just flat out. “It’s very difficult when the tyres are not working anymore and you have to go flat out.“I couldn’t afford to make too many mistakes. Luckily we didn’t, and super happy of course to win here today.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Michael Schumacher’s family awarded £170,000 damages over shocking AI-generated ‘interview with stricken F1 star’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s family were paid £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the F1 racing legend.German publication Die Aktuelle claimed last April to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great – who has not been seen in public since his 2013 skiing accident.Michael Schumacher’s family have been paid thousands in damages by a magazine after publishing a sick AI-generated interviewCredit: AlamyThe front cover claimed to have an exclusive interview with Michael SchumacherThe magazine mocked up Michael’s answers using an AI computer programmeThe F1 champion, pictured with wife Corinna, hasn’t been seen in public since his 2013 skiing injuryCredit: AFPIn a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said “My life has totally changed”.It promised it was not a story based on “half-sentences from friends” but it’s “the incredible interview” with the F1 star with “redeeming answers to the most burning questions that the whole world has been asking for so long.”The rest of the article was written in Q&A form, with an AI chatbot designed to mimic celebrities making up the answers Michael would supposedly give.The bot even spoke about the racing hero’s physical condition, family and future recovery prospects.Read more on SchumacherThe twisted article, titled “My life has completely changed,” started with: “The chance to talk to him once. To ask him how he’s really doing.”Die Aktuelle only admitted the quotes, which used graphic details to describe his injuries, were written by a chatbot in a note on the inside pages.On Tuesday, Germany’s Munich Labour Court revealed the magazine’s parent firm Funke Media had paid €200,000 (£170,000) in compensation to the Schumacher family after they threatened to launch legal action.Details of the settlement were revealed in a separate employment case brought by former Die Aktuelle editor Anne Hoffmann, who was sacked after deciding to print the story.Most read in MotorsportThe court ruled that her dismissal was not justified meaning the publication could also face paying her a settlement fee, German publication UberMedia reported.Representatives for Schumacher’s wife Corinna suggested the family would sue after the fake interview last year.Dad-of-two Michael, 55, spent six months in a medically induced coma following an off-piste skiing accident in Meribel, France, in December 2013.Little has been made public about his current health, with ex-Ferrari boss and close friend Jean Todt declaring: “He is no longer the Michael we knew in Formula 1.”Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateSchumacher’s seven titles, in a 20-year F1 career, is a joint record with Brit great Sir Lewis Hamilton.His son Mick, 25, raced in F1 for two years and is currently a reserve driver for his dad’s former Mercedes team.Representatives for the Schumacher family and Funke Media were asked to comment.The shameless interview just goes to show how “poisoned” bots can be weaponised, an expert warned.DANGEROUS DIGITAL BOTSLisa Palmer, an AI analyst and expert, told The Sun Online just how dangerous the digital bots can be in these situations – and how they could be used in increasingly scary and dangerous ways.She warned content like fake AI generated interviews will only become more and more common as the technology developments and is misused by “rotten” actors.”Lawsuits are already pending for defamation due to ‘lies’ being perpetuated by generative AI tools like ChatGPT,” she told The Sun Online.Asked if it’s something we will be seeing more in the future she replied: “Yes, fakes in every form – written, voice, and video – are all exploding.”Palmer warned that following the shocking Schuey publication, bad actors seeking to grab viewership will be tempted to use the AI interview method more.She even related the nightmare situation to the severity of a chef selling rotten food to their customers.”A chef who serves rotten food is unethical and puts their customers’ health at risk,” she said.”Rotten food leads to personal illness. Rotten reporting leads to societal illness.”Palmer added: “Imagine if major news outlets ran a fabricated political story that caused an uprising among citizens? This type of unethical reporting is incredibly dangerous.”This is the worst possible combination of powerful technology in the hands of unethical people.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Now, imagine that these fake stories become training data for AI systems.”Newer versions of AI are now ‘poisoned’ with lies.”The twisted interview was supposed to be the first one since his skiing accidentSchuey’s family received the compensation after they threatened to launch legal actionCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      F1 reporter dragged away live on Sky Sports in middle of grid interview with Max Verstappen as fans gasp ‘OMFG’

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      A FORMULA ONE reporter was shockingly dragged away from the track while in the middle of an interview.The bizarre incident occurred before the Imola Grand Prix narrowly won by Max Verstappen and was captured by Sky Sports’ cameras.A Viaplay reporter was interviewing Max Verstappen before the F1 raceCredit: Sky Sports F1The reporter was then picked up by a security guardCredit: Sky Sports F1And he was dragged away from the interview with VerstappenCredit: Sky Sports F1Verstappen was left stunned by the incidentCredit: Sky Sports F1Fans were also shocked by the incidentCredit: Sky Sports F1A Viaplay reporter for Dutch TV was in the middle of interviewing Verstappen around ten minutes before the start of the race.Sky Sports cameras were primed with their own reporter Rachel Brookes ready to conduct an interview with the three-time F1 champion as he entered the grid.Cameras then picked up the stunning moment a security guard walked up to the journalist and pulled him away from Verstappen.The clip went viral on social media with fans finding it hilarious.READ MORE IN F1One fan said: “THAT VIAPLAY REPORTER GETTING DRAGGED 😭 omfg.”A second said: “Lol why was he getting dragged like that 😭.”Another said: “Rumour has it he was never seen again.”A fourth said: “This had me crying 😂.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fifth added: “The way Max just waves as he’s dragged off 👋”One fan suggested the lack of a pink sticker, which indicates a reporter is allowed on track, was what led to him being pulled back.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramA second said: “I get he didn’t have a pass but he could’ve been a bit nicer. No need to manhandle him like that.”Verstappen, 26, won the race just 0.7 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, while Charles Leclerc completed the top three – Ferrari’s first podium at the track since Michael Schumacher. The Red Bull driver described himself as “driving on ice” as Norris came close to hunting him down in the closing laps.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen holds off rampant Lando Norris in gripping finale to win Emilia-Romagna GP with Mercedes off the pace

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN warmed up for his victory at Imola by winning a 24-hour race online.The gaming-loving Dutchman took part in a marathon sim race in his motor home into the small hours.Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the F1 standingsCredit: ReutersLando Norris followed up his win in Miami by finishing second in the Emilia-Romagna GPCredit: GettyHe then jumped into the cockpit on Sunday and smashed the field to win his 59th Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver has a full gaming simulator setup in his motor home to compete online with Team Redline.Verstappen may have been thinking twice about his night time gaming sesh when he was hunted down by a late resurgence from McLaren’s Lando Norris.Norris’ fight-back came a lap too late as Verstappen was able to hold on and win by under a second.READ MORE ON F1Norris said: “Unlucky! Almost. We lost too much in the beginning. Another amazing weekend, well done everyone. A lot of points, another trophy. Let’s keep it up.”One or two more laps. That’s all I needed. It’s frustrating not to win. It feels more painful.”It hurts me to say it but one or two laps and I would have had him. I just lost out to him too much at the beginning. One or two laps more and it would have been beautiful.”It is the smallest margin that Verstappen has won by this season as Norris is proving to be the best of the rest after his maiden win in Miami last time out.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt was also the McLaren driver’s fourth podium this season.Verstappen added: “I had to work for that. We had a great race considering how it started.”Formula One’s Highest EarnersNorris found himself under the cosh from the two Ferrari drivers at the start and by the end of the third lap, Verstappen had stretched his lead to over a second from the Miami Grand Prix winner.Verstappen came within a whisker of taking out a chicane bollard, as he did in Miami but carried on bulldozing ahead.Sergio Perez again failed to compete with his Red Bull oppo as he went off track on turn 17 and lap 17 due to an unforced error.It was another dismal display by Mercedes who didn’t make any progress with Lewis Hamilton finishing in sixth and George Russell seventh.Hamilton suffered a blow when he careered onto the gravel after under braking on turn 13 on lap 26 in his Mercedes.Fernando Alonso was left sweating when his brakes on his Aston Martin caught on fire on his way out of the pits.Verstappen crossed the line a second ahead of the McLaren starCredit: GettyAlonso’s brakes are running HOT 🔥😲The Aston Martin driver keeps going and his brakes cool as he comes out of the pits 🌬 pic.twitter.com/bPe9vC8J3X— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 19, 2024

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      Max Verstappen seals Emilia-Romagna GP pole in gripping qualifying but Lando Norris and McLaren team run F1 champ close

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      LANDO NORRIS and his McLaren team kept the pressure on Max Verstappen after a thrilling qualifier at Imola.World champion, Verstappen, took pole but he was pressed to the wire by Oscar Piastri who was just 0.074 seconds slower than the Dutchman.Max Verstappen has secured pole for the Emilia-Romagna GPCredit: AFPMcLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris kept the pressure on Red BullCredit: EPANorris, fresh off his win in Miami, will start the race in third as McLaren continued their epic revival with both cars a fraction off pole position.The 24-year-old said: “P3 is not a bad job at all. Within a tenth both of us for P1. Tiny margins but for us as a team we have had a great weekend.”Oscar did a great job and so did Max. Exciting. I can’t wait for tomorrow.”We are getting closer. To be ahead of Ferrari is also a nice result for us. It’s going to be close, it’s going to be a good race tomorrow.READ MORE IN F1″Hopefully it’s an exciting one. Tough, especially when the lap times are so tight. A lot of it is down to Lap One, strategy and the pit stops. It’s going to be a tough race.”Verstappen added: “It has been a difficult weekend so far, even this morning. Incredibly happy to be on pole here. I didn’t expect that.”We made some final changes before Qualifying and they seemed to make it feel better. I could push harder.”This track is unbelievable. To be on the limit here in Qualifying, close to the gravel, I touched the gravel in the last corner. The adrenaline is very, very high.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt was another miserable run for Mercedes, who saw George Russell finish in sixth and Lewis Hamilton in eighth as they were eclipsed by their engine customer McLaren.Sergio Perez’s nightmare continued as he slumped out of Q2, again failing to come close to his Red Bull oppo Max Verstappen.Lando Norris sheepishly admits he has ‘many girlfriends’ during lie detector test amid links to glam Portuguese modelTo rub salt in the wound, Red Bull’s B-team drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda from Racing Bull both made it into the top ten.Meanwhile Fernando Alonso suffered a woeful day as he went off track at the Tamburello leaving him eliminated in Q1 and could only qualify in last place in his Aston Martin.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHT More