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      Terrifying moment five female racing drivers crash in six-car horror pile-up with two rushed to hospital at Belgian GP

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      SIX W-Series drivers were involved in a horror crash during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, the venue for Sunday’s F1 race.Ayla Agren and Beitske Visser were taken to hospital following the shocking incident in the female-only event but evaded serious injury.
      Several W-Series drivers were involved in a huge crash at SpaCredit: Twitter
      One car flew up into the air in the dramatic incidentCredit: Twitter
      Beitske Visser was hospitalised but didn’t suffer any broken bonesCredit: Twitter@beitskevisser
      The incident happened at Spa’s notorious Eau Rouge corner, one of the most challenging in motorsport.
      It comes just two years after promising F2 driver Anthoine Hubert was killed at the exit of Eau Rouge.
      The drama unfolded when British driver Sarah Moore, 27, lost control at the corner and span into the tyre wall.
      Fellow Brit Abbie Eaton, 29, was just behind Moore and also went off the track and into the tyres, deflecting into her compatriot.
      Dutch star Visser, 26, Norwegian-Spanish ace Agren, 28, and Spaniard Marta Garcia, 21, went crashing into the British pair.
      Visser’s car was sent flying up in the air before a sixth driver – not caught on camera – hit Visser and ended up upside down.

      That was Fabienne Wohlwend, the 23-year-old from Liechtenstein, who recieved medical attention along with Moore, Eaton and Garcia.
      Agren and Visser were hospitalised but both drivers have since confirmed they’ve not suffered any broken bones.
      Visser tweeted: “Thank you all for your messages.
      “That was a very scary one but I think I had an angel on my shoulder, I’m very sore but luckily I have no fracture.”
      And Agren posted on Instagram: “Thank you everyone for your support and messages.
      “I am all ok, bruised and sore but no broken bones… Today is a new day and I am looking forward to getting back behind the wheel soon.”
      The W-Series is an all-female racing competition that began in 2019, with last year’s championship not held due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      Cal Crutchlow ‘dreaming’ of podium finish as he prepares for Silverstone return in British MotoGP a year after retiring

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      CAL CRUTCHLOW says he never expected to be given an opportunity to race at Silverstone again.The 35-year-old has earned a dream recall for the Monster Energy Yamaha team in place of the injured Franco Morbidelli and will race in the British MotoGP this weekend.
      Cal Crutchlow is ready for the British MotoGP – despite retiring a year agoCredit: PA
      The 35-year-old has earned a dream recall for the Monster Energy Yamaha teamCredit: Getty
      The Coventry-born racer retired at the end of last season to take a role as the team’s test rider.
      He said: “I never thought I would be racing in the British MotoGP again, let alone riding for the Monster Energy Yamaha team.
      “It is a privilege to be on the bike and on the grid in front of the British fans.
      “Over the years, I have been the British guy at the front of MotoGP and there was always the expectation to have a great result at Silverstone, which I always tried to do.
      “This year it is a little bit different. There is no pressure and I can enjoy it a little bit more and see how we go.
      “But seeing a sell-out crowd will be amazing, so I am looking forward to getting back out there and nice to be racing at Silverstone again.”

      Crutchlow’s best finish at Silverstone was second in 2016 and says that while a podium is unrealistic, he’s not ruling it out in front of a full house.
      He added: “A podium? You are absolutely dreaming! I am just looking forward to it but with MotoGP you never know.
      “One week someone can win and then the other week, they’d nearly be last. That’s what’s good about MotoGP, the battling and being so competitive.
      “I have no idea about this weekend. I will look to do my job and enjoy it.
      “I am not up to speed with the other guys, they have been riding all year and I have had five months off the bike.
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      “But I rode in Austria and got a feeling for it and it would be nice to be able to go better this weekend.”
      Despite being drafted in at late notice, he says he has no regrets about calling time on his racing career last year.
      He said: “I stopped racing full-time at the right time. I still believe it was the right choice and I enjoy watching it from home and seeing how my friends are getting on.
      “It has been a big part of my life for so long so to be back in, is good fun but I enjoyed being a test rider, so it is a perfect combination.”
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      F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Practice begins as season gets back on track – stream, TV channel, start times

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      THE F1 season gets back on track today with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.Lewis Hamilton leads rival Max Verstappen by eight points at the halfway point of a nail-biting season.
      TV/ live stream: Sky Sports F1
      Friday, August 27

      Practice One – 10.30am UK time
      Practice Two – 2pm UK time

      Saturday, August 28

      Practice Three – 11am UK time
      Belgian GP Qualifying – 2pm UK time

      Sunday, August 29

      Belgian Grand Prix – 2pm UK time

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      “So I think it’s definitely a very positive start but a few things to take into consideration with the weather as well.”
      Lewis Hamilton was blocked on his flying run in FP1 and was down in 18th place, but he was up to third in FP2, behind Verstappen and teammate Valtteri Bottas.
      He said: “It was an OK day. These sessions are very short so there is not a lot of knowledge we are gaining but we have some work to do tonight.
      “Everyone keeps telling us different things about the weather for Sunday. If it rains you generally want more downforce, but if it doesn’t rain you’re stuck and you’re a sitting duck on the straights.
      “We have to be very cautious because the set up changes.”
      PUSHING IT TO THE MAX
      Max Verstappen brushed off a late crash into the barriers as his Belgian GP got off to a mixed start.
      The Dutchman topped second practice after being second in the morning’s session but slammed into the barriers late on bringing an early end to proceedings.
      He lost control at turn seven and hurtled backwards into the crash barriers, doing plenty of damage to his Red Bull.
      Afterwards he said: “I don’t know, I just lost the rear. I did a bit too much oversteer to correct. And, unfortunately hit the wall.
      “I think, the whole day, we were quite happy. Of course, there are a few things to fine tune from FP1 to FP2 and overall we’re very happy…”
      FINAL CLASSIFICATION
      Max Verstappen was fastest in Thursday’s practice with the two Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton next in line.

      SERG EXTENSION
      Sergio Perez has signed a contract extension with Red Bull to remain with the team for next season.
      The Mexican will continue to partner Max Verstappen, who already has a contract in place until the end of 2023.
      Red Bull Racing Honda CEO and Team Principal, Christian Horner, said: “Checo is a highly respected team member and his experience and race-craft are invaluable as we fight for the Constructors’ Championship.
      “His integration into the wider team has been seamless and we have been impressed by his performances during the first half of the season which demonstrate what he’s capable of in our car.
      “Next year we move into a new era of Formula One with completely revised regulations and cars, and with over 200 races and a decade of experience under his belt, Checo will play an integral role in helping the team navigate this transition and maximise the RB18.”
      Perez added: “I’m really happy to be continuing with a great team like Red Bull into the new era of Formula One and it’s a great opportunity for me. Everyone starts from zero next year with the new regulations, so my only goal is to go all the way to the top with Red Bull.”
      CRASH
      Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has crashed into the barriers on turn five.
      According to Ferrari’s Twitter account the driver is okay, but the session has now been red flagged.

      ‘INVALUABLE’
      Max Verstappen has hailed his “invaluable” team-mate Sergio Perez, who will remain his partner for the 2022 F1 season.
      Red Bull announced Perez will be remaining with the team as he continues to “play a key role” in its fortunes.
      On the news of Perez’s new contract, Verstappen said: “Checo is a highly respected team member and his experience and race-craft are invaluable as we fight for the constructors’ championship.”

      NEW DEAL SOON?
      Williams has suggested that it will retain Nicholas Latifi at the team for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
      Latifi joined Williams for the 2020 campaign alongside George Russell, and was kept on board for 2021. Last time out in Hungary, he scored his first championship points, classifying in seventh.
      Latifi recently stated that he was “100% ready” to lead Williams’ driver line-up next year, should Russell depart the squad.
      Williams CEO Jost Capito said of Latifi’s leadership comments: “I agree with him.
      I think maybe not now yet, but he is really improving race-by-race and I’m sure by the end of the season he is ready to do that.
      “Especially his personality is in the right spot to lead the team. He works very well with the engineers, he is very motivational, he is very clear in his direction, where he wants the car to develop and he’s very much liked by the team.
      “He’s very demanding. I think he also learned a lot with George, they work together and spend a lot of time together on and off the track, so it’s a fantastic relationship and I’m sure by the end of the season he will be in that position that he can lead the team.
      ‘I’M REALLY HAPPY’
      Sergio Perez has re-signed for Red Bull and will continue to race for the team in 2022.
      Perez, currently fifth in the world drivers’ championship, will continue to race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen for another year.
      He scored the second victory of his career for the team in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in June. By doing so Perez became the first driver other than Verstappen to win a race for Red Bull since Daniel Ricciardo’s departure from the team in 2018.
      In reaction to the deal Perez said: “I’m really happy to be continuing with a great team like Red Bull into the new era of Formula One and it’s a great opportunity for me.”
      SCHUMACHER TRIBUTE
      Mick Schumacher is donning a tribute to his dad, Michael, this weekend.
      The special helmet design comes 30 years after the legend’s first F1 appearance, which came at Spa in 1991.

      VETTEL STILL UNHAPPY
      Sebastian Vettel has outlined his frustration at losing his second-placed finish in Hungary due to fuel regulations.
      Aston Martin withdrew their appeal against the punishment having failed to provide the necessary amount of fuel for testing post-race.
      Vettel stated: “It’s very bitter because I think first, we did not have an advantage.
      “Second, there was no intention, or no way we could actually explain that too little fuel was in the car.
      “So something happened over the course of the race, I don’t know, a leakage or something, that the fuel simply wasn’t there anymore.
      “I think it was the last lap, we found out something might not be right and we were very surprised when the fuel wasn’t in the car. It’s very bitter but those are the rules, so we have to accept and carry on.”
      WHO WILL PARTNER LEWIS?
      George Russell and Valtteri Bottas have remain tight-lipped on their tussle over next season’s Mercedes seat.
      A decision from the championship leaders was expected this weekend but no announcement has been forthcoming.
      Bottas told reporters: “Maybe I know something, maybe I don’t. But like I said, there’s no news to share.
      “I think the same for me and George, that we have a job to do here, and there’s no news, and we’re going to focus on racing and getting maximum points for the team we are racing with.”
      Russell said: “There’s nothing to announce one way or another this weekend, and probably not next weekend either, to be honest.
      “I think it’s no problem. Do things right rather than quickly, let’s say.”
      CHEQUERED FLAG
      That is it for FP1, with Lewis Hamilton down in 18th with no serious time put in on the Softs.
      Valtteri Bottas claims top spot with Max Verstappen second.
      LAST SHOT FOR LEWIS
      No points on offer in practice but Lewis Hamilton will want to put in a strong lap to finish the session off.
      The Brit is back in 18th having lost that quick lap at the final chicance, having got caught behind Nicholas Latifi.
      SPOTS OF RAIN
      Charles Leclerc glides through the gravel at Turn 7 as the rain begins to drift back in at certain points of the track.
      That could explain Max Verstappen’s slow Sector 3 that denied him top spot with that lap.
      LEW UP NEXT
      The rear wing on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes is much thicker and should deliver a quicker time through the tight, technical Sector 2.
      Indeed, he gains around four-tenths on Valtteri Bottas here but loses time on the straights before pulling out after getting caught behind Nicholas Latifi.
      Max Verstappen follows him through on the Softs – but is SLOWER than Bottas.
      BOTTAS GOES TOP
      First up is Valtteri Bottas, running a lower downforce setup than Lewis Hamilton in FP1.
      A 1:45.199 sends him top with a gap to Max Verstappen of about 0.8 seconds – that won’t be enough.
      SOFTS ARE COMING OUT
      Nicholas Latifi, Daniel Ricciardo and Lance Stroll all enter the top four on the quickest tyre compound.
      But they still can’t get close to Max Verstappen on the Hards – the slowest, most durable tyre.
      Let’s see what the Mercedes can muster…
      MAX POWERING AHEAD
      On the Hard tyres, Max Verstappen is putting in consistently quick laps to top the leaderboard.
      His latest, a 1:45.905 gives him a 1.2 second lead over team-mate Sergio Perez in second – with Valtteri Bottas almost two seconds back.
      KIMI OFF AGAIN
      Kimi Raikkonen smacks the side of the pit wall as he comes in.
      Fortunately his Alfa Romeo stays in tact as he skids alongside the concrete barrier and he is able to guide his car back to the garage. Not a pretty moment.

      HAMILTON DRAGGING
      Over the radio, Lewis Hamilton declares he’s far too slow on the straights.
      The Mercedes star has stated previously that his car has lost a lot of raw speed to the Red Bull in recent months – and the Brit is back in 13th.
      Of course, with the likelihood of rain the Mercs may be preparing their setup for wet conditions later in the weekend rather than the current dry track.
      TOP TEN AT HALFWAY
      1. VER2. SAI3. OCO 4. GAS5. RIC 6. PER7. STR8. LEC9. VET10. BOT
      Credit: Getty
      TIMESHEET TAKING SHAPE
      Esteban Ocon is currently quickest ahead of Pierre Gasly and Daniel Ricciardo.
      Is that a sign the Alpine will double up on its shock Hungarian GP win? Not quite.
      The track is still drying out and drivers are gently pushing harder, with the Mercedes duo in eighth and tenth on the slower Hard tyres.
      KIMI GOES FOR A SPIN
      Kimi Raikkonen is the first driver to get a bit tail-happy, down at La Source.
      That is one set of Hard tyres ruined for the Finn, who gets back underway without an issue.
      Moments later, Yuki Tsunoda also loses it at the same spot, causing a bit of a traffic jam as he blocks the pit lane.
      LANDO GETS US GOING
      Lando Norris is on the Medium tyres for a first hot lap of the weekend.
      Let’s see what the rest of the pack has in store for us.
      INTERMEDIATES TO START
      The majority of the runners have ventured out, including Lewis Hamilton, to take a look at the track.
      But we have no timed laps yet as the track looks like it might soon dry out.
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      F1 Belgian Grand Prix first practice: Live stream, TV channel, full race schedule as action returns this weekend

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      F1 is back on our screens this weekend after a month away from the track. The world’s best drivers will descend upon The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen set to resume their heated rivalry.
      Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will resume their heated rivalryCredit: Splash
      The last time the pair faced off was at the Hungary GP, which outsider Esteban Ocon won.
      But Hamilton will be aiming to pull level with Verstappen on five race wins this season in Belgium.
      When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix first practice?

      This year’s F1 Belgian Grand Prix first practice will get underway from 10.30am UK time on Friday, August 27.
      The race will take place Stavelot, Belgium at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
      There will be 75,000 fans in attendance at the race.

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      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      All of the action from the Belgian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend.
      First practice coverage begins at 10am UK time on Friday, August 27.
      You can live stream practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      F1 Belgian Grand Prix race schedule
      Friday, August 27

      Practice One – 10.30am UK time
      Practice Two – 2pm UK time

      Saturday, August 28

      Practice Three – 11am UK time
      Belgian GP Qualifying – 2pm UK time

      Sunday, August 29

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals he spent F1 break getting into better shape and is fighting fit for Max Verstappen title battle

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      LEWIS HAMILTON says he is feeling fighting fit and ready to lock horns again with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.The Brit was left exhausted after winning the epic Hungarian GP and later complained he was suffering from long covid.
      Hamilton is looking to win a record-breaking eighth drivers’ world titleCredit: Getty
      He has been using the summer break to get into even better shapeCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      Hamilton, 36, tested positive for covid last December and says he used F1’s summer break to recharge his batteries.
      However, he is now eager to get racing again, starting this weekend in Spa for the Belgian GP, the first of five races over the next six weeks.
      He said: “I’ve spent time over this period of time just trying to make sure I’m in the best shape.
      “I do feel like I’m in better shape moving into the second half of the season and it’s not a concern for me.
      “In the world, we are still in this pandemic, and I still stress the importance of people staying safe.
      “Naturally, as you move around, you’re seeing people relaxing more and more, but the virus is still around.

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      “We’ll continue to be in our bubble and I will continue to be focused on my health and making sure that I continue to get stronger through the rest of the year.”
      In the last two races, Hamilton has overturned Verstappen’s 33-point advantage in the championship and now leads the title race himself by eight points.
      And he says that after his Mercedes team went through their “difficult patch” earlier in the season, they are all fully motivated for the second half of the season.
      He added: “The break was definitely much needed, but it felt too long at the end. I was definitely excited to get back to work and just miss working with the team and miss being in the car.
      “I was definitely very keen quite early on just to get back. It seemed a little bit prolonged, but having that time is really precious naturally.
      “So [you] just try to remain grateful for the spare time that you do have, and try to use it to the best of my ability. Now we’re back, which is great.”
      Hamilton currently leads Verstappen by eight points in the title raceCredit: Getty
      The pair will do battle once again in Spa this weekendCredit: AFP
      Hamilton has made it clear to his Merc bosses that he would prefer to keep Valtteri Bottas as his teammate for next season.
      However, it is likely that fellow Brit George Russell will get the nod, with Merc boss Toto Wolff now trying to find a seat for the Finn at a rival F1 team.
      While he would not confirm or deny the news, Russell did admit that he would relish the chance to go up against Hamilton next season.
      He said: “Ask any driver, they want to go against the best and Lewis is probably the greatest of all time.
      “You want to put yourself against [them] and see how you fare. It would be an honour for anybody to get that opportunity.
      “It’s all hypothetical at the moment. [These] are the same comments as I’ve said [previously].

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      “If I could choose to race against anybody as my teammate, Lewis would be the one.”
      Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso will extend his stay with the Alpine team into 2022.
      The two-time F1 world champion, 40, has agreed to remain with the Oxfordshire-based team.
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      Lewis Hamilton arrives at F1 Belgian Grand Prix in daring outfit including leopard print shorts and frilly socks

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has turned up to the Belgian Grand Prix in a brilliantly outlandish outfit.The Brit, 36, is bidding to extend his overall lead in the standings.
      Lewis Hamilton expressed his fashion taste when arriving in Spa, Belgium
      The world champion shared his new look on his Instagram story
      He currently sits eight points ahead of Max Verstappen after the Red Bull driver crashed and finished tenth in Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this month.
      And Hamilton’s outfit suggests he is in a confident mood in Belgium.
      The world champion was dressed in a lengthy chequered overshirt that reached his knees.
      That was complemented with a leopard-skin scarf, shorts and even trainers.
      And Hamilton’s footwear was also adorned with big ribbon-like laces.
      He posed for snaps and shared a photo on his Instagram story, with each finger on his left hand also decorated with a ring.

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      Hamilton also appeared in a relaxed mood ahead of a big weekend.
      That may be because he has spent the last few weeks resting and recuperating after suffering from long Covid.
      The Mercedes star was so tired after finishing in Hungary that he was barely able to stand on the podium.
      Damon Hill suggested Hamilton was at risk of burnout after witnessing that incident, and it remains to be seen whether four weeks was enough rest time for Hamilton.
      Hamilton is aiming to extend his lead in the overall standings
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      Fernando Alonso, 40, extends Alpine F1 contract into 2022 following epic Lewis Hamilton battle at Hungarian Grand Prix

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      FORMULA ONE legend Fernando Alonso has extended his contract with Alpine for another year.The extension will see his incredible F1 career reach beyond the 20-year mark, having debuted in 2001 as a teenager.
      Fernando Alonso has signed up for another year behind the wheel for AlpineCredit: Getty
      Alonso, 40, has impressed since returning to the grid, following two years out after his McLaren departure.
      The Spaniard’s form made triggering an extra year in his contract an easy decision for Alpine.
      Upon the news, Alonso said: “I’m very happy to confirm the contract extension with Alpine F1 Team into 2022.
      “I felt at home the moment I returned to this team and have been welcomed back with open arms.
      “It is a pleasure to work again with some of the brightest minds in our sport at Enstone and Viry-Chatillon.
      “It’s been a tricky season for everyone, but we’ve shown progress as a team and the result in Hungary serves as a good example of this progression.
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      “We’re targeting more positive memories for the rest of this season but also crucially from next year onwards with the new regulation changes coming into Formula 1.
      “I have been a big supporter of the need for a level playing field and change in the sport and the 2022 season will be a great opportunity for that.
      “I am looking forward to the rest of this year and racing alongside Esteban (Ocon) in 2022 for Alpine.”
      While no longer a championship contender, Alonso, who was twice a champion with Alpine under their former guise as Renault, showed off his skills in the recent Hungarian Grand Prix.
      Having qualified in ninth, Alonso rose through the grid impressively, going toe to toe with Lewis Hamilton and even leading the race before eventually coming fourth.
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      Michael Schumacher’s wife reveals F1 legend ‘shows me how strong he is every day’ in touching first look at Netflix doc

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      HEARTFELT interviews with Michael Schumacher’s family have been revealed in the first trailer for a new Netflix documentary.The film, titled SCHUMACHER, will be released on September 15 through the streaming platform.
      Michael and Corinna Schumacher’s wedding day feature in a new Netflix filmCredit: Netflix
      The documentary reveals untold stories of the F1 hero’s life and careerCredit: Netflix
      Featuring in the documentary are the German’s wife, Corinna, and their two kids, Gina and Formula One racing driver Mick.
      Also appearing will be Sebastian Vettel, Michael’s brother Ralf Schumacher and a host of figures who worked with the 52-year-old during his imperious career with Benetton and Ferrari.
      The trailer opens with Schumacher himself, saying: “100 per cent perfection, I couldn’t live with anything lower.”
      Previously unseen home videos and rarely-heard interviews will also feature in the documentary.
      The film was made in collaboration with the legend’s family, with Schumacher himself still receiving treatment for a serious brain injury he suffered in a skiing accident almost eight years ago.
      Wife Corinna, 52, discusses her partner’s condition in the documentary.

      Schumacher’s life outside the track features heavily in the documentaryCredit: Netflix
      Corinna describes Michael as ‘special’ in the trailerCredit: Netflix
      The German has been receiving treatment for a brain injury suffered almost eight years agoCredit: Netflix
      Home videos will be revealed for the first time in SCHUMACHERCredit: Netflix
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      The trailer features Corinna saying: “I just felt that he is somebody special.
      “I think that he is simply very strong mentally. Extremely strong.
      “He still shows me how strong he is every day.”
      When I look at him, I think, ‘I want to be like that’.Mick Schumacher
      Netflix have promised to show a different side to many fans’ impression of Schumacher as a ruthless racing driver, with a more personal introduction to the man who won seven world championships.
      His son, Mick, is forging his own F1 career and is currently in his debut season with Haas.
      In the trailer, he reveals: “When I look at him, I think, ‘I want to be like that’.
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