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    F2 star Juan Manuel Correa reveals X-ray of broken legs for first time after horror crash that killed Anthoine Hubert

    F2 driver Juan Manuel Correa has shared an X-ray of the broken legs he sustained in a fatal high-speed crash.
    Tragic Anthoine Hubert lost his life when his car split in half at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium in August last year.

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    F2 star Hubert showed the extent of the damage his broken legs sustained

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    Correa has been updating fans on his progress after the horrific crash

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    Tragic Hubert lost his life in the accident in Belgium last yearCredit: Getty – Contributor

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    Hubert’s car was totally decimated in the high-speed crashCredit: EPA

    Hubert, who was just 22, initially smashed into a barrier and rolled back into the track before Correa drove into the side of him.
    Images showed Hubert’s vehicle practically split in half while Correa’s vehicle came to rest upside down.
    Travelling at such high speed there was no chance Correa could have swerved out of the way.
    Lewis Hamilton was one of the observers stunned at what he saw and left praying, ultimately in vain, that Hubert would survive.

    There was no chance Correa was going to come away unscathed either.
    And now he has revealed the full extent of his injuries just over a year on from that awful day.
    Correa – who plans to drive again in December ahead of an incredible return to racing next year – was rushed to intensive care and remained there for two weeks.
    The image he shared showed his right leg to be totally shattered, with his left in three pieces also.

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    He wrote next to the photo: “Here you go. First time I show X-rays to you guys.”
    Correa needed several surgeries on the leg and has mostly been using a wheelchair to get round.
    It could have been worse however, with the 21-year-old American – who in April took his first steps since the smash – revealing he initially thought he was going to lose both legs.
    He said: “I remember everything, I never lost consciousness. It all happened very fast, something went under my car because my front tyres went up in the air.

    “From then on I was kind of a passenger and I didn’t realise I was going to hit the other car until the last moment when I saw just a pink thing in front of me.
    “I was kind of in a state of shock. There was smoke coming out of the car, I had to pull myself out of the car.
    “At that point I thought I had lost the legs because I couldn’t really move them.
    “It seemed like they were connected by the suit pretty much, they were like gelatine.”

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    Sir Jackie Stewart claims ‘it’s hard to justify’ calling Lewis Hamilton F1’s greatest ever and blasts Mercedes dominance

    FORMULA 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart believes it is ‘difficult to justify’ saying Lewis Hamilton is the greatest ever driver.
    The Brit is well on track to equal Michael Schumacher’s seven world championship titles this year.

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    Sir Jackie Stewart believes it is difficult to compare Lewis Hamilton’s achievements to those of the pastCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

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    Lewis Hamilton is big favourite to win his SEVENTH F1 world championshipCredit: Splash News

    He will also equal, and then highly-likely overtake, the German’s record of 91 race wins.
    But Stewart, who won the driver’s championship three times, believes it is near-impossible to compare Hamilton’s achievements to speedsters of yesteryear.
    The 81-year-old says that the modern-day racing calendar being busier, as well as Hamilton having a ‘so superior’ car and engine to other competitors makes comparison tricky.
    Speaking on the In The Fast Lane podcast, Stewart said: “I don’t think that you can account [for] that sort of level of success.

    “Just because today there are 20, 22 races, whereas in the old days when for example Juan Manuel Fangio, raced maybe sometimes six, eight or nine races a year in Formula 1.
    ‘To say that Lewis is the greatest driver of all time, would be difficult for me to justify, in the sheer power of what the other drivers were doing.
    “Lewis drives extremely well, make no mistake, I’m not in any way diminishing his skills, but it isn’t the same.
    “Lewis made a very good decision when he left McLaren at that time and went to Mercedes-Benz. And I take my hat off to him for making that decision.

    “But frankly, the car and the engine are now so superior that it’s almost unfair on the rest of the field.”

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    Due to difficulties comparing the modern-day car and calendar with that of the past, Stewart doesn’t even have Hamilton in his top three racing drivers of all time.
    He added: “Juan Manuel Fangio in my mind is the greatest driver that’s ever lived.
    “With Jim Clark as the second-greatest, even ahead of [Ayrton] Senna.”
    Fangio won five world titles in the 1950s. Scottish racer Clark won two world titles in 1963 and 1965.

    At the time of his death, at the age of 32, Clark had won more F1 races and achieved more podiums than any other driver.
    Senna won three world titles in 1988, 1990 and 1991 before tragically losing his life when crashing at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
    SunSport’s motorsport correspondent Ben Hunt disagrees with Sir Jackie however, putting Hamilton at No1.
    Senna bags second spot with Schumacher, winner of seven world titles, in third.
    Clark is fourth with Fangio in fifth.

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    Shamed Luca Corberi QUITS karting after throwing bumper at rival and claims he asked officials to strip him of licence

    THE shamed kart racer who threw a bumper at a rival before starting a fight with him has said he will never race again.
    Italian Luca Corberi, 23, labelled himself ‘disgraceful’ and said he volunteered to hand in his licence after drawing worldwide condemnation for his sickening meltdown.

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    Shamed Corberi, here with his parents who own the track where he went into meltdown, has said he will never race againCredit: © Photo FIA Karting / KSP

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    Corberi launches the bumper at Ippolito from close range

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    The driver was forced to retire from the race but rather than go back to the pits he waited for Ippolito to come round again

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    The driver stands waiting for his moment to strike

    Video captured Corberi waiting at the side of the Lonato track – built and owned by his family in Lombardy – during an FIA Karting World Championship race.
    Corberi had been forced to retire nine laps into the 23-lap KZ Final after a collision with Paolo Ippolito.
    But rather than leave the circuit, he waited for Ippolito to come past again at full speed before hurling his bumper at him.
    Cameras later picked up Corberi – who used to race against current F1 star Lance Stroll – attacking Ippolito in the pit area.

    Brit hero and former F1 world champ Jenson Button demanded Corberi be banned for life for his sickening violence.
    Corberi has since broken his silence on Facebook and said he will never race again after what turned out to be ‘the worst day of my life’.
    He wrote: “I’d like to apologise to the motorsport community for what I’ve done.
    “There are no excuses to explain why I’ve done such a disgraceful act.

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    Corberi also ignored stewards as they tried to get him off the circuit safely

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    Button demanded a lifetime ban for ‘idiot’ Corberi after his horrific meltdown

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    “This has been something I’ve never done in the 15 years of my career, and I really hope it won’t be seen by anybody else in the future.
    “After the race, once I had been called by the sporting judges, I asked them to take my licence away because I was fully conscious about my irreparable mistakes.
    “But as they showed me, they don’t have the power for doing it, it’s written in the international rules.
    “So please don’t be against them, they were just doing their work in the best way they could.
    “For this reason I’ve decided I won’t take part in any other motorsport competition for the rest of my life.
    “That’s not a self-justice, it’s simply the right thing to do.

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    Corberi then continued the attack in the pit lane afterwards

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    He shoved his rival into the fence and hammered down with punches

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    Fellow drivers and workers rushed in to stop the scrap

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    Ippolito felt the full force of Corberi’s rage during the amazing attack
    “My family has been in karting since 1985, we’ve seen it grow, we’ve seen the best and the worst part of it.
    “This episode will be remembered as one of the worst in our sport and that’s something I’ll never forget.
    “I’m not asking any indulgence, because I don’t deserve it. I will totally agree with the punishments required.
    “I’m writing today to say sorry even if it’s not enough, because after all the bad things that happened during this event, the worst ever has been done by me, a guy who loves this sport and, even after the worst day of his life, will still remember his good racing memories.”
    F1 legend Felipe Massa, president of CIK-FIA, karting’s governing body, posted a tweet with photos of Corberi’s meltdown.

    He wrote alongside it: “This behaviour is unacceptable in our sport.
    “Those individuals will face the consequences of their actions.”
    The FIA also tweeted: “The FIA and ACI are deeply concerned by the disturbing events that occurred during the FIA Karting KZ World Championship in Lonato, Italy, involving drivers, team members and track officials.
    “The FIA has launched an immediate investigation in to the incidents.”
    Corberi’s rage came in his first return to the KZ Final for three years at the circuit operated by his parents. More

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    Jenson Button’s ex-Playboy model fiancee Brittny Ward poses naked to show off growing baby bump

    JENSON BUTTON’S fiancee Brittny Ward shared a naked snap showing her baby bump.
    The ex-Playboy model is pregnant with the couple’s second child and took to Instagram to share the progress shot with her 306,000 followers.

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    Jenson Button’s fiancee Brittny Ward posted a naked baby bump shotCredit: instagram.com/brittnyward

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    The couple are expecting their second childCredit: instagram.com/brittnyward

    The Formula 1 legend, 40, and the American model, 30, announced they are expecting their second child in May.
    Ward, who has been dating Button since 2016, has kept fans up to date with her growing bump.
    And in the latest update the former UFC ring girl stripped off and uploaded a black and white snap.
    She captioned the post: “Grateful for this little girl growing inside my tummy ❤️ #27weekspregnant.”

    Jenson and former Playboy Playmate Brittny got together following his split from Jessica Michibata in 2015.
    The couple were due to get married last summer, but that was put on hold when Brittny found out she was pregnant.
    Ten months ago, the loved-up couple welcomed their son Hendrix to the world.
    And despite still being a toddler, he already has his own Instagram page with more than 14,000 followers.

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    Announcing her pregnancy on Instagram, Brittny wrote: “We can’t wait to meet you baby girl.
    “@hendrixbutton is going to be the best big brother.”

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    Honda QUITS Formula 1 to focus on carbon neutrality leaving Red Bull and AlphaTauri without engines in 2022

    HONDA are quitting Formula One in a serious blow to the sport.
    The Japanese car giant dropped the bombshell in a press conference from their Tokyo HQ yesterday (FRI) that will have F1 chiefs reeling.

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    Honda are set to leave AlphaTauri and Red Bull without engines in 2022Credit: Getty Images – Getty

    Honda, who returned to F1 in 2015 first with McLaren, will leave at the end of the 2021 season meaning Red Bull and sister team, AlphaTauri, will need to source an engine to go racing from 2022 onwards.
    However, it is Honda’s reasons for turning their backs on F1 which is the biggest concern.
    As F1 does not fit in with their environmental and sustainability targets and they will focus their investment on electric vehicles.
    A statement from Honda said: “As the automobile industry undergoes a once-in-one-hundred-years period of great transformation, Honda has decided to strive for the realization of carbon neutrality by 2050.

    “This goal will be pursued as part of Honda’s environmental initiatives which is one of the top priorities of Honda as a mobility manufacturer.
    “Toward this end, Honda needs to funnel its corporate resources in research and development into the areas of future power unit and energy technologies, including fuel cell vehicle and battery technologies, which will be the core of carbon-free technologies.
    “Toward this end, Honda made the decision to conclude its participation in F1.”
    Honda say they are committed to seeing out their deal with Red Bull and AlphaTauri and will continue to financially support the current F1 engine development.

    Honda has decided to strive for the realization of carbon neutrality by 2050. Toward this end, Honda made the decision to conclude its participation in F1

    And sources at Red Bull say there is no panic within their Milton Keynes HQ as they now switch their attention to finding another engine supplier.
    F1’s rules mean that one of the current engine markers – Mercedes, Ferrari or Renault must supply them with engines, but they will come at a cost.
    Team Principal Christian Horner, admitted it now offers his team a new challenge but Red Bull are well suited to change as the only team in the modern era to win races with two manufacturers.
    He said: “As a team we understand how difficult it has been for Honda Motor Company to reach the decision to step back from Formula One at the end of the 2021 season.
    “The shifting focus within the automotive industry has led to Honda’s decision to re-deploy their resources and we understand and respect the reasoning behind this.

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    F1 bosses should be worried. Losing a big name company in Honda is a real concern as the sport is suffering an identity crisis.
    In fairness, F1 have been smart to bring in cost-caps £119million as part of the new rules but now there is a wider issue.
    Given the economic downturn, F1 will be hoping more companies don’t follow Honda’s lead.
    The way I see it, is that F1 now has a decision to make when it comes to engines.
    Is it a mix of sport and entertainment? Or does it still hanker after the idea of being a combination of sport and road-relevant technology – as it used to be?
    For me, it is a simple one. Go for the sport/entertainment mix. Drive down costs by bringing back cheaper, simpler engines.
    Ditch the complicated hybrids. Make them loud and exciting.
    F1 has missed the boat when it comes to road-relevance battery power. Formula E has that sewn up.
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    “Their decision presents obvious challenges for us as a team but we have been here before and with our strength in depth we are well prepared and equipped to respond effectively, as we have proven in the past.
    “Whilst we are disappointed not to continue our partnership with Honda, we are enormously proud of our joint success, delivering five wins and 15 podiums for both Red Bull owned teams and we thank everyone at Honda for their extraordinary efforts and commitment.
    “As a group, we will now take the time afforded to us to further evaluate and find the most competitive power unit solution for 2022 and beyond.”

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    Motocross star Arminas Jasikonis, 23, in coma with ‘traumatic brain injury’ after horror crash at Lombardy GP

    MOTOCROSS star Arminas Jasikonis is in a coma with a “very serious” traumatic brain injury after crashing at the Lombardy Grand Prix.
    A helicopter took the Lithuanian rider, 23, to a nearby hospital in Cremona, Italy, where he was placed in a coma to stabilise his condition.

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    Arminas Jasikonis was said to be in a medically-induced coma as a standard procedure after an horrific crash Credit: PA:Press Association

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    Lithuanian race ace Arminas Jasikonis is in hospital with what his team have called a traumatic brain injuryCredit: PA:Press Association

    Jasikonis’ Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are “staying positive” at a “very difficult time for his family”.
    He is thought to have fallen hard when working his way up through the field during the second MXGP race at Lombardia in Montovia.
    Team manager Antti Pyrhönen said: “After AJ was flown to hospital on Sunday night, he was placed in a medically induced coma because of the trauma he suffered to his brain. 
    “This is a very serious situation for Arminas and a very difficult time for his family and all involved in the team. 

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    “Really, there is not much else to say at this time – this is the situation, a situation that is very serious and difficult for everyone, and now we have to wait and stay positive. 
    “He has the best medical care around him, and we are in close contact with both the specialists at the hospital here in Italy but also in Innsbruck, Austria. 
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    F1 Russian Grand Prix LIVE RESULT: Hamilton fails to equal Schumacher record after ten-second penalty as Bottas wins

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    Yes, Valtteri!!! 💪n
    Bottas takes his second win of 2020! 🏁🏆👏n
    Max Verstappen comes home second, Lewis Hamilton takes third#RussianGP 🇷🇺 #F1 pic.twitter.com/IBqgTERm4qn
    — Formula 1 (@F1) September 27, 2020n
    n”,”raw”:”
    BOTTAS GETS THE JOB DONE
    He wins the Russian Grand Prix.
    Verstappen is second.
    Hamilton is third after serving his 10 second time penalty PLUS he gets another two penalty points on his licence, as he edges closer a one-race ban.
    https://twitter.com/F1/status/1310199573823066112″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601210910,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345688″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345688″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    BOTTAS HAS 3 LAPS TO GOnn
    He is looking good here for his second win of the season. Has a 5 second lead over Verstappen and then Hamilton is another 11 seconds behind him.n”,”raw”:”
    BOTTAS HAS 3 LAPS TO GO

    He is looking good here for his second win of the season. Has a 5 second lead over Verstappen and then Hamilton is another 11 seconds behind him.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601210650,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:44″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345686″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345686″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    NORRIS PITSnn
    He drops out of the points after his tyres came to the end of their life. Disappointing day for McLaren.n”,”raw”:”
    NORRIS PITS

    He drops out of the points after his tyres came to the end of their life. Disappointing day for McLaren.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601210591,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:43″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345677″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345677″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    LAP 46n
    Great defence from Lando Norris to hold on to ninth place from Albon and Gasly.n
    n”,”raw”:”
    LAP 46
    Great defence from Lando Norris to hold on to ninth place from Albon and Gasly.
    https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/57898770-81ae-4f69-8016-a6cade740a04.jpg?strip=all&w=960″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601210160,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:36″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345666″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345666″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    AND AT THE BACK…nn
    Raikkonen, Latifi and Russell make up the bottom three.nn
    One place ahead of them is Romain Grosjean, who has just lost his place to Sebastian Vettel, who is having another shocker down in 14th. n”,”raw”:”
    AND AT THE BACK…

    Raikkonen, Latifi and Russell make up the bottom three.

    One place ahead of them is Romain Grosjean, who has just lost his place to Sebastian Vettel, who is having another shocker down in 14th. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601209758,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:29″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345657″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345657″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    10 PENALTY POINTS FOR HAMILTONnn
    FIA confirm he has been penalised with one-point for each offence, so he now has 10 on his license.nn
    Another two between now and November would see him hit with a one-race ban.n”,”raw”:”
    10 PENALTY POINTS FOR HAMILTON

    FIA confirm he has been penalised with one-point for each offence, so he now has 10 on his license.

    Another two between now and November would see him hit with a one-race ban.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601209160,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:19″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345649″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345649″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    BOTTAS IN CONTROL HEREn
    He does like this track. He has a 12.717 second lead over Verstappen, who is in second. n
    Hamilton now in third by 22.398 seconds behind the Dutchman.n
    n”,”raw”:”
    BOTTAS IN CONTROL HERE
    He does like this track. He has a 12.717 second lead over Verstappen, who is in second.
    Hamilton now in third by 22.398 seconds behind the Dutchman.
    https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NINTCHDBPICT000610961347.jpg?strip=all&w=960″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601208919,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:15″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345643″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345643″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    RICCIARDO GETS A FIVE SECOND PENALTYnn
    For missing the Turn 2 exit. He takes it on the chin. No moaning.n”,”raw”:”
    RICCIARDO GETS A FIVE SECOND PENALTY

    For missing the Turn 2 exit. He takes it on the chin. No moaning.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601208754,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:12″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345639″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345639″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    BIG NEWS – HAMILTON IS ALSO PICKING UP PENALTY POINTSn
    He came into this race with eight points on his racing licence.n
    He’s now got nine – and set for 10.n
    IF he gets to 12, he will be banned for one race.n
    n”,”raw”:”
    BIG NEWS – HAMILTON IS ALSO PICKING UP PENALTY POINTS
    He came into this race with eight points on his racing licence.
    He’s now got nine – and set for 10.
    IF he gets to 12, he will be banned for one race.
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    LAP 27 of 53nn
    Bottas leads Leclerc, Verstappen, Kvyat, Hamilton, Perez, Ricciardo, Vettel.n”,”raw”:”
    LAP 27 of 53

    Bottas leads Leclerc, Verstappen, Kvyat, Hamilton, Perez, Ricciardo, Vettel.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601208335,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:05″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345629″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345629″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    RICCIARDO UNDER INVESTIGATIONnn
    The Aussie missed the emergency escape route at Turn 2 after missing the corner. n”,”raw”:”
    RICCIARDO UNDER INVESTIGATION

    The Aussie missed the emergency escape route at Turn 2 after missing the corner. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601208281,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:04″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345626″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345626″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    HAMILTON STILL UNHAPPYnn
    He tells his race engineer – “I don’t want any more info, Bono. It doesn’t make any difference.”n”,”raw”:”
    HAMILTON STILL UNHAPPY

    He tells his race engineer – “I don’t want any more info, Bono. It doesn’t make any difference.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601208178,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:02″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345618″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345618″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    LAP 19n
    Hamilton is now up to seventh place. He has the bit between his teeth. n
    It is, Bottas, Verstappen, Perez, Leclerc, Kvyat, Magnussen and Hamilton.n
    n”,”raw”:”
    LAP 19
    Hamilton is now up to seventh place. He has the bit between his teeth.
    It is, Bottas, Verstappen, Perez, Leclerc, Kvyat, Magnussen and Hamilton.
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    LAP 17nn
    Hamilton now pits to serve his 10 second penalty.nn
    He has new tyres.nn
    He comes back on track in 11th place.nn
    He is unhappy and says over the radio: “This is just ridiculous man.”n”,”raw”:”
    LAP 17

    Hamilton now pits to serve his 10 second penalty.

    He has new tyres.

    He comes back on track in 11th place.

    He is unhappy and says over the radio: “This is just ridiculous man.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1601207288,”date_formatted”:”27th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”345604″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12764119″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-345604″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    HAMILTON HAS THE RED MISTn
    Lap 13 Mercedes call in Hamilton for tyres and to serve his first 5 second penalty.n
    Lap 14 Hamilton carries on and sets the fastest lap of the race so far, says “do not stop me…do not…” over the radio.n
    n”,”raw”:”
    HAMILTON HAS THE RED MIST
    Lap 13 Mercedes call in Hamilton for tyres and to serve his first 5 second penalty.
    Lap 14 Hamilton carries on and sets the fastest lap of the race so far, says “do not stop me…do not…” over the radio.
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    27 Sep 2020, 14:47
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    LEWIS HAMILTON has missed out on Michael Schumacher’s win record after finishing 3rd in the Russian Grand Prix.
    The Brit started on pole and fended off Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen, but was handed two five-second penalties for performing practice starts outside the designated zone before the race.

    And that allowed Bottas to take the chequered flag, before making a strong statement on the team radio.
    He said: “To my critics, to whom it may concern. F*** you!”
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    Valtteri Bottas wins Russian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton blows chance to match Michael Schumacher record

    LEWIS HAMILTON blasted a “ridiculous” and “bulls**t” time penalty that cost him a chance to match Michael Schumacher’s win record in Russia.
    The Brit was hit with a 10-second penalty for practising his grid starts in the wrong place on his way to the track in Sochi.

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    Lewis Hamilton was frustrated at what he called a “ridiculous” penaltyCredit: Getty Images

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    Valtteri Bottas pounced on Lewis Hamilton’s woes to win the Russian Grand PrixCredit: Reuters

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    Valtteri Bottas won the ninth race of his careerCredit: Reuters

    Hamilton started on pole looking for a record equalling 91st victory in F1 but was made to settle for third.
    His team-mate Valtteri Bottas took full advantage to win his second race of the season from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
    Hamilton told Sky Sports: “I need to go back and see what the rules are or what exactly I did wrong.
    “I am pretty sure that no-one has got two five-second penalties for something so ridiculous before.

    “I’ve done this at a million tracks over the years and never been questioned on it but it is what it is.

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    Lewis Hamilton was forced to serve a 10-second penalty in the pitsCredit: Getty Images

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    The reigning world champion came back onto track in 11th but fought back onto the podiumCredit: Getty Images
    “Of course it is (excessive). It’s to be expected, they’re trying to stop me. But it’s ok. I need to keep my head down and stay focussed and see what happens.”
    Six-time world champion Hamilton was heard over team radio saying “this is ridiculous, man” and asking “where is that in the rules?” after the penalty that ruined his day.
    He pitted on lap 17 to change tyres and serve his 10-second penalty, which meant he returned to the track down in 11th place.

    Hamilton complained that Mercedes pitted him too early and told his race engineer: “I don’t want any more info, Bono. It doesn’t make any difference.”
    The 35-year-old fought his way back to third but saw his lead in the drivers’ standings cut.

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    Valtteri Bottas got a flying start and almost overtook Lewis Hamilton from the startCredit: Reuters

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    Carlos Sainz crashed his McLaren into the barrier on the opening lapCredit: Getty Images
    Bottas started from third but leapfrogged Verstappen from the start and led a drama free race to win in Russia.
    Sergio Perez finished fourth for Racing Point with Daniel Ricciardo fifth in his Renault and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in sixth.
    The safety car was out on the first lap after Lance Stroll smashed his Racing Point and Carlos Sainz crunched his McLaren into the barrier.
    But the rest of the race in Russia was far less eventful after back to back thrillers in Italy at the start of the month which both saw red flags.

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    Max Verstappen came home second for Red BullCredit: EPA

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    Racing Point’s Sergio Perez finished in fourth placeCredit: AFP

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    Hamilton will have to wait until the Nurburgring in Germany next time out for a shot at matching Schumacher’s record.
    Bottas said: “It’s nice to get a win again. It’s been a while.
    “I need to try and keep the momentum. There are still quite a few races to go so I’ll keep pushing and keep the pressure up.”

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    Lewis Hamilton wore a ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirt for F1’s message against racismCredit: Getty Images

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    Fans were allowed into the stands for the race in SochiCredit: Reuters

    2020 RACE CALENDAR

    July 5 – Austria (W: Bottas)
    July 12 – Styria (W: Hamilton)
    July 19 – Hungary (W: Hamilton)
    Aug 2 – Britain (W: Hamilton)
    Aug 9 – 70th Anniversary (W: Verstappen)
    Aug 16 – Spain (W: Hamilton)
    Aug 30 – Belgium (W: Hamilton)
    Sept 6 – Italy (W: Gasly)
    Sept 13 – Tuscany (W: Hamilton)
    Sept 27 – Russia (W: Bottas)
    Oct 11 – Germany
    Oct 25 – Portugal
    Nov 1 – Imola
    Nov 15 – Turkey
    Nov 29 – Bahrain
    Dec 6 – Sakhir
    Dec 13 – Abu Dhabi More