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      F1 chief Ross Brawn ready to introduce new REVERSE grid races to stop Lewis Hamilton’s dominance

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      FORMULA ONE chief Ross Brawn has opened the door to full reverse grid races after Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix epic.
      Pierre Gasly took a shock maiden GP victory at Monza after a red-flag restart featuring an incredibly mixed-up grid.

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      Ross Brawn wants to see more of the mad action that unfolded in Italy on the weekendCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Lewis Hamilton bounced back from his stop-go nightmare to finish seventh at MonzaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      With Valtteri Bottas falling back early on and Lewis Hamilton handed a stop-go penalty for entering the pit lane while closed, the championship-storming Mercedes were nowhere to be seen.
      Couple that with awful days for Red Bull and Ferrari, and fans were treated to a hugely unpredictable race.
      F1 managing director Brawn was left inspired by the spectacular affair to press harder for reverse grid qualifying, which would increase the chances of a repeat.
      Brawn wrote in his F1 column: “Monza was a candidate for a reverse-grid sprint race when we were considering testing the format this year.

      “Unfortunately, we could not move forward with it, but the concept is still something we and the FIA want to work through in the coming months and discuss with the teams for next year.
      “We believe that Sunday’s race showed the excitement a mixed-up pack can deliver and with next year’s cars remaining the same as this year our fans could be treated to the similar drama we saw this weekend at Monza.

      “Of course, with a reverse grid sprint race, teams will set their cars up differently.

      “Right now, Mercedes set their cars up to achieve the fastest lap and then to control the race from the front. If they know they have to overtake, they will have to change that approach.
      “We will continue to evaluate new formats with the aim of improving the show but always maintaining the DNA of Formula One.”
      McLaren’s Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll of Racing Point completed Sunday’s podium, each finishing inside the top three for only the second time.
      Kevin Magnussen’s breakdown outside the pit entry saw the lane shut moments before Hamilton boxxed, leading to his penalty.
      The Brit was forced to serve his stop-go after Charles Leclerc’s crash drew a red flag, dropping him to the back of the pack.

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      And yet, earning the fastest lap en route to seventh-place, Hamilton stunningly maintained his large championship lead thanks to Max Verstappen’s DNF and Bottas’ fifth place.
      Hamilton was far from dissuaded by the result in Italy, taking time out to praise race winner Gasly.
      He said: “I think he’s done a fantastic job and deserves the success. Hopefully that creates an opportunity for him moving forwards.
      “And he also beat the team that demoted him, so it’s definitely got to hurt for them.”

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      Lewis Hamilton starts all-electric racing team to take part in Extreme E championship to help tackle climate change

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has started his own all-electric racing team to help raise awareness in climate change.
      The F1 world champion has signed up to the all-electric Extreme E championship that will start racing next January in some of the most remote parts of the world.

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      The electric SUVs will race in some of the most challenging environments in the world

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      Lewis Hamilton also hopes to boost awareness of climate change when his X44 team contest the new championship
      The championship is the idea of Formula E founder, Alejandro Agag, and has the backing of a scientific committee with climate experts from Cambridge and Oxford Universities.
      They will advise on education and research programmes in each area to leave a lasting legacy.
      Hamilton said: “Extreme E is an exciting new sustainability initiative, and this is a great opportunity to be involved from the outset as a team founder.
      “Of course, my ambitions and commitments with Mercedes in Formula One mean that I won’t be operationally involved in X44.

      “But I’m excited to play a different role in this new series, one that brings my vision for a more sustainable and equal world to life.
      “Extreme E really appealed to me because of its environmental focus.
      “Every single one of us has the power to make a difference, and it means so much to me that I can use my love of racing, together with my love for our planet, to have a positive impact.
      “Not only will we visit remote locations facing the front line of the climate crisis, we will also work closely with these locations and leading climate experts to share our knowledge and leave behind a positive legacy in each location which goes far beyond the race track.

      I am excited to use our platform to highlight the most serious issues facing our planet
      Lewis Hamilton

      “As Founder of X44, I am looking forward to building my team around important values such as sustainability and equality.
      “None of us are perfect and we all have improvements to make, but I am excited to use our platform to highlight the most serious issues facing our planet and the solutions we can all be part of.”

      SUV STANDARD

      Here’s our lowdown to the championship, the vehicles and the venues as it revs up for next January.

      THE SERIESExtreme E is an off-road racing series that uses electric SUVs in remote parts of the world. There will not be fans at the tracks but will be televised and played through social media. Extreme E will engage with local charities to help conservation, preservation and environmental support.
      THE CARSAll teams will use the same car. The Spark ODYSSEY 21 Extreme E E-SUV powered by an electric motor and capable of 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds. The cars will be stored and transported to each venue on board a ship that has an multi-million pound eco-friendly refit.
      THE TRACKSOcean  – Senegal – Lac Rose – 22–24 January 2021Desert – Saudi Arabia – Sharaan, Al-Ula – 4–6 March 2021Glacier – Nepal – Kali Gandaki Gorge – 6–8 May 2021Arctic – Greenland – Kangerlussuaq – 27–29 August 2021Rainforest – Brazil -Santarem, Para – 29–31 October 2021

      Hamilton’s team – called X44 – his car number in F1, marks his first solo project in racing.
      The cars will be battery powered 550bhp SUVs that will be stored and transported on a specially converted cargo ship called RMS St Helena.
      While Hamilton will not be driving, he will be the owner of the team and comes after he expressed his desire to switch to electric road vehicles.

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      He currently has two regular electric road cars in his garage, a new Mercedes EQS and a Smart car.
      The 35-year-old has become more environmentally focussed and used his social media to raise awareness on climate change.
      He is also the co-owner of Neat Burger, the world’s first plant-based sustainable burger chain, who are sponsoring the series.

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      Stomach-churning moment MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow’s arm muscle MOVES during surgery on broken wrist

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      MOTO GP star Cal Crutchlow has shared stomach-churning footage of surgery on his broken wrist.
      The rock-hard Brit suffered the injury during the first round of the 2020 season in Spain in July… and still raced the NEXT WEEKEND in the Andalusian GP.

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      Cal Crutchlow has shared stomach-churning footage of surgery on his broken wristCredit: Getty Images

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      The Moto GP star has recently undergone surgery for a broken wristCredit: https://www.instagram.com/calcrutchlow/

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      He has shared a clip online that has left followers feeling faintCredit: https://www.instagram.com/calcrutchlow/
      Now he has posted a clip from operation on his wrist – and it is not for the faint-hearted.
      Crutchlow’s arm muscle can be incredibly seen moving around during the surgery.
      And his followers on Instagram were quick to let him know how gruesome they found it.
      “Think the wife has just gone faint,” declared one.

      Another called him a “machine” as a fellow fan commented: “Ah man! Just had to throw my steak dinner in the bin!”
      Another said: “That’s incredible to see. Thanks for sharing and I’m sure I’ve seen this on a Terminator movie.”
      Crutchlow finished an incredible 13th in Andalusia, less than a week after the major surgery.
      And that is still his best result of the season after five races, as manufacturers Honda continue to struggle.

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      Viewers could see his arm muscle moving while the surgery was being performedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/calcrutchlow/
      He only has seven points from the first five races, but insists he is riding at “maybe 90-95 per cent” he is adamant his motivation is still high.
      He said: “If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t still be here.
      “If I didn’t love it and didn’t want to do it, I wouldn’t want to ride next year – and I do.
      “I still want to be able to be fast, I still am fast. I can guarantee you now, I am still fast.
      “This is not about my speed, this is not about where I can finish.
      “At the moment I can’t get the feeling with the bike and it’s never really happened to me that bad in such a long space of time.
      “But we’ve also understood the bikes better in other years, I feel.

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      “When I get on the bike, every single time I think we can do a good session and it doesn’t work out.
      “My motivation is high, my positivity is always good. I don’t get on the bike thinking it’s a job.
      “After the session, [if] you’ve had not the greatest result, you start to become disappointed, and disappointment is also a sign to say that you’re still wanting to do well instead of just being not bothered.
      “I’m working as hard as ever, so it’s not like I have lost any motivation, determination.
      “I definitely haven’t lost any speed, that’s for sure.” More

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      Pierre Gasly wants return to Red Bull after demotion to Toro Rosso following dramatic Italian GP win

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      PIERRE GASLY says he is ready for another crack at racing for Red Bull.
      The Frenchman was the shock-winner of the Italian GP last Sunday, marking an extraordinary turnaround in his F1 career.

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      Pierre Gasly wants a Red Bull return after winning the Italian GPCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A year ago he was demoted from Red Bull to their B-team, Toro Rosso after a run of poor results, in place of Alex Albon.
      But a second-place in Brazil last November, plus his victory in Monza, have reignited his hopes of a return to the top team
      When quizzed if he would welcome a move back to the Milton Keynes-based team, he said: “I think I’m ready but it’s not up to me to make that call.
      “The only thing I’ve done since they moved me back to Toro Rosso has been just to focus on myself and just show what I can do.

      ‘When I get the right tools in my hand I’m really happy that the performance we’ve shown — and I’m not only talking about Brazil but I think generally, we’ve been pretty strong most of the time.
      “Obviously I guess the strong results should be rewarded with something but we will see what happens.”
      While Red Bull have made it clear they would keep their faith in Albon, Gasly says that he would not make the same mistake a second time if he was given the opportunity.
      In a recent interview with Crash.net, Gasly said: “There is unfinished business with them – I think we both know it.

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      Gasly was demoted to Toro Rosso a year agoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      “I am someone who is competitive and I want the fastest car possible in my hands.
      “Since I was in karting, I [have] always fought for championships and for victories and pole positions.
      “That’s what I want to do in Formula One as well. That’s my target but it’s not up to me to make the call for Red Bull, so we will see what happens.
      “I think now we are in a much better position because we know what didn’t work, so I don’t think we would make the same mistakes if we are to do it again.”
      Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, however, says Gasly will have to remain put for the meantime.
      He said: “That is currently not a consideration. Gasly is one of our Red Bull drivers, he is currently with AlphaTauri and is doing a great job there. But we also need a team leader there.”
      Meanwhile, F1’s MD, Ross Brawn says the exciting Italian GP has reopened the possibility of a reserve grid race, forcing the big teams to fight through the field.
      He said: “Monza was a candidate for a reverse grid sprint race when we were considering testing the format this year.
      “Unfortunately, we could not move forward with it, but the concept is still something we and the FIA want to work through in the coming months and discuss with the teams for next year.
      “The Italian GP showed the excitement a mixed-up pack can deliver and our fans could be treated to the similar drama we saw at Monza.”

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      Gasly is ready to prove his worth to Red Bull after an emotional race at MonzaCredit: Getty – Pool

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      Lewis Hamilton’s title challenge could be put on hold with F1 star facing one race BAN with penalty points on licence

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’s record-equalling title challenge could be put on hold as he risks a one-race ban.
      The six-time world champion is likely to match Michael Schumacher’s haul of seven titles by the end of this season.

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      Lewis Hamilton could face a one-race banCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, the Brit has been left walking a disciplinary tightrope after picking up another two penalty points on his racing licence.
      Along with the 10-second time penalty that cost him victory in last Sunday’s Italian GP, Hamilton was also slapped with two penalty points for driving up the pitlane when it was closed.
      Like conventional driving licences, once a driver reaches 12 points within a 12 month period they automatically receive a ban.
      Hamilton is now up to eight points with two points due to be expunged – but not until November – meaning he has to keep things clean.

      Hamilton initially sought out the race stewards for an explanation as he had missed the signs saying that the pitlane was closed during the Italian GP.
      However, he was later satisfied with their decision and accepted responsibility for the error that resulted in him finishing in seventh place.
      FIA Race Director, Michael Masi, says Hamilton was well within his rights to ask for a clarification.
      He said: “As far as I understand, when Lewis saw the video, he agreed that the penalty was fair.

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      Lewis Hamilton was handed two penalty points at the Italian GPCredit: Reuters

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      “There are no such restrictions [stopping a driver from seeing the stewards but fortunately, it’s not often that races have to be stopped with a red flag.
      “But the stewards always adhere to an open door policy — if someone has questions, they can always ask them.”
      Meanwhile, Hamilton’s boss at Mercedes, Toto Wolff says he will be staying with the team next year – although his role has yet to be decided.
      Wolff, who also owns 30 percent of the team, is weighing up his plans as his contract with the team expires at the end of year.
      He said: “I love this team and I think this is my place, it is just [that] eight years as a team principal is taking its toll and it is something I am reflecting on.
      “It is important to make the right decision for my family or myself but you you can sure I will be involved in this team in one way or another.”

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      F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Gasly WINS, Hamilton seventh after time penalty, Leclerc big crash – latest updates

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      LAP 34/53n
      Future Ferrari driver Sainz snatches second from former Ferrari driver Raikkonen 👏👏👏#ItalianGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/JJhO2Y3qaqn
      — Formula 1 (@F1) September 6, 2020n
      n”,”raw”:”
      LAP 34
      Sainz and Raikkonen keep it clean as the McLaren man gets past the Finn and into second place. Great stuff from Sainz.
      https://twitter.com/F1/status/1302616337798266882″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402809,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:33″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333655″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333655″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      HAMILTON FIGHTINGnn
      He might be in 15th place but he has just set the fastest lap.nn
      Let’s see where he can finish.n”,”raw”:”
      HAMILTON FIGHTING

      He might be in 15th place but he has just set the fastest lap.

      Let’s see where he can finish.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402746,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:32″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333652″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333652″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      LAP 32nn
      After Hamilton and Giovinazzi’s stops we can now see the clear order at the front. It is Gasly, Raikkonen, Sainz, Stroll, Norris, Bottas, Ricciardo, Ocon, Kvyat and Perez.n”,”raw”:”
      LAP 32

      After Hamilton and Giovinazzi’s stops we can now see the clear order at the front. It is Gasly, Raikkonen, Sainz, Stroll, Norris, Bottas, Ricciardo, Ocon, Kvyat and Perez.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402669,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:31″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333649″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333649″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      VERSTAPPEN RETIRESnn
      The Dutchman is out of the car. A blow for Red Bull.nn
      Alex Albon currently in P14.n”,”raw”:”
      VERSTAPPEN RETIRES

      The Dutchman is out of the car. A blow for Red Bull.

      Alex Albon currently in P14.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402596,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:29″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333647″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333647″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      LAP 30nn
      Hamilton is running in last place as a result of his 10-second time penalty.n”,”raw”:”
      LAP 30

      Hamilton is running in last place as a result of his 10-second time penalty.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402460,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:27″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333643″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333643″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      LAP 29 HAMILTON PITS FOR PENALTYn
      He is into the pits and will stop for 10 seconds.n
      That puts Gasly into P1n
      n”,”raw”:”
      LAP 29 HAMILTON PITS FOR PENALTY
      He is into the pits and will stop for 10 seconds.
      That puts Gasly into P1
      https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NINTCHDBPICT000606522363.jpg?strip=all&w=960″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402379,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:26″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333641″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333641″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      EXPLOSIVE RESTARTnn
      Hamilton leads while Stroll runs off track and rejoins back in the pack. It is Hamilton, Gasly, Raikkonen. n”,”raw”:”
      EXPLOSIVE RESTART

      Hamilton leads while Stroll runs off track and rejoins back in the pack. It is Hamilton, Gasly, Raikkonen. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402333,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:25″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333637″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333637″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      HERE WE GOnn
      Who is going to win this?n”,”raw”:”
      HERE WE GO

      Who is going to win this?”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1599402253,”date_formatted”:”6th September 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:24″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”333630″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12579418″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-333630″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      RACE IS RESTARTINGn
      Standing start for the restart.n
      Hamilton will serve his time penalty, as will Giovinazzi.n
      That will leave Stroll in P1 followed by Gasly and then Raikkonen.n”,”raw”:”
      RACE IS RESTARTING
      Standing start for the restart.
      Hamilton will serve his time penalty, as will Giovinazzi.
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      MONZA TIME

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      6 Sep 2020, 16:33
      Updated: 6 Sep 2020, 16:33

      PIERRE GASLY has won the Italian Grand Prix to secure his first ever F1 triumph after a dramatic afternoon at Monza.
      1st Gasly 2nd Sainz 3rd Stroll 4th Norris
      Follow for all the latest reaction from the big race in Monza below…

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      Lewis Hamilton roars ‘that’s bulls***’ as penalty for illegal pit stop hands Gasly victory in action-packed Italian GP

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      LIVID Lewis Hamilton saw Italian Grand Prix glory slip through his fingers after a botched pit stop as Pierre Gasly won a crazy race at Monza.
      The reigning world champion looked to be cruising towards a sixth win in eight this season while title rivals Valtteri Bottas and and Max Verstappen struggled.

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      Pierre Gasly celebrates his first F1 victory on SundayCredit: AFP

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      Lewis Hamilton pitted when the lane was closed and hit with a penaltyCredit: Reuters

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      Lewis Hamilton took a trip to the stewards’ room during the reg flag after being hit with a 10-second stop-go penaltyCredit: AFP

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      Pierre Gasly won the Italian Grand Prix in crazy fashion at MonzaCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      The AlphaTauri team celebrate a stunning victoryCredit: Reuters

      But the race completely changed on it’s head when Kevin Magnussen crashed out midway through and parked his Haas at the entry to the pit lane.
      The safety car was called out and Hamilton pitted straight away from the lead, unaware of the fact the pit lane was closed to recover Magnussen’s stranded car.
      And that was followed moments later by a red flag after Charles Leclerc suffered a scary crash at the Parabolica chicane.
      The Frenchman escaped unhurt, but it was the second Ferrari not to finish their home grand prix after Sebastian Vettel’s brake failure.

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      Sebastian Vettel retired early with a brake failure in more misery for FerrariCredit: AFP
      A livid Hamilton took a trip to the stewards’ room while the race was stopped to protest his case.
      But the Brit was hit with a 10-second stop-go penalty and roared “that’s bulls**” over the team radio.
      He dropped him all the way to the back of the pack when the race resumed with 26 laps to go.
      And that freed up some unlikely potential winners to race it out at the front.

      Gasly had just enough in the tank to guide his AlphaTauri to victory in their home grand prix from Carlos Sainz’s McLaren in second.

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      Lewis Hamilton got away cleanly, but Valtteri Bottas was chased down by both McLarensCredit: Reuters

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      The McLarens of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris had flying starts behind HamiltonCredit: Associated Press

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      But the safety car and red flag that followed threw the race into chaosCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Pierre Gasly benefitted from Hamilton’s woes to win at MonzaCredit: Getty Images

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      Carlos Sainz came home second for McLarenCredit: EPA
      Lance Stroll came third for Racing Point ahead of Lando Norris in the second McLaren.
      A crumb of comfort for Hamilton will be that title rival Max Verstappen retired while Valtteri Bottas finished off the podium in 5th.
      The Brit fought his way back through the pack to finish 7th.
      F1 stays in Italy for next week’s race at Mugello, which marks the halfway point in the 2020 season.

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      Race winner Gasly said: “It’s unbelievable. It was such a crazy race and we capitalise don’t he red flag. The car was fast.
      “I have been through so much in the space of 18 months. My first podium last year and now my first win in F1.
      “I have no words. This team have done so much for me. They gave me my first opportunity in F1, my first podium and now my first win.
      “It’s crazy – I’m so happy.”

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      A flyover makes the colours of the Italian flag before the raceCredit: Reuters

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      Italian healthcare heroes were in the stands, along with cardboard fan cutoutsCredit: AFP

      2020 RACE CALENDAR

      July 5 – Austria (W: Bottas)
      July 12 – Styria (W: Hamilton)
      July 19 – Hungary (W: Hamilton)
      Aug 2 – Britain (W: Hamilton)
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      Leclerc suffers huge crash into tyre wall that STOPS Italian GP as Ferrari’s day turns to hell with Vettel already out

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      CHARLES LECLERC suffered a horrendous smash as he crashed out of the Italian GP – but thankfully somehow ran away unhurt.
      The Frenchman lost control and slammed his Ferrari into the tyre wall.

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      Charles Leclerc crashed into the tyre wall and was out of the Italian GP

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      The Frenchman lost control as his car smoked and that was the end of Ferrari’s race

      Unsurprisingly, the race was immediately red flagged – the first time the GP at Monza has been stopped since 1995.
      Despite the high-speed collision, Leclerc immediately was on the radio to his Ferrari mechanics to tell them he was okay.
      He said: “Yeah. F***. I am sorry guys. That was a big crash.”
      The car was already smoking when he wobbled off the track at the Parabolica final bend and headed to the left over the gravel as Leclerc braced himself for the heavy impact.

      He was able to get himself out of the vehicle, which was a smouldering wreck, and jog away from the crash site.
      Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer reckons Leclerc was at fault, rather than the car.
      Speaking on BBC 5Live, he said: “It is driver error rather than brake failure for Charles Leclerc.
      “He has got on the power too early as he attempted to attack into the straight out of the corner.”

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      Leclerc headed off to the left of the track over the gravel but ran away unhurt

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      The on-board camera showed the view for Leclerc as he made impact

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      The tyres brought the famous scarlet car to a shuddering halt in dramatic scenes

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      Leclerc was taken to the medical centre for a checkover but was released minutes later.
      The back-left wheel was completely buckled at a right angle with the spoiler broken and the front of the car crumpled.
      Even once the crane had picked up – at the second time after dropping it initially – the trashed famous scarlet car, the remaining wheel was still billowing out smoke.
      The crash compounded a horror weekend for Ferrari in Italy who endured a nightmare qualifying and then saw Sebastian Vettel’s brakes fail early in the race.
      After a lengthy delay to the race, it was restarted with Lewis Hamilton needing to take a ten-second pit penalty which took him from the front to the back of the grid, 23 seconds behind the pack.

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