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      Lewis Hamilton wears daring check outfit with matching hat and shorts as Mercedes star scoots his way towards F1 title

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      LEWIS HAMILTON showed it is not just the chequered flag on his mind with a daring ensemble at the Tuscan Grand Prix.
      The Formula One championship leader arrived at Mugello on Thursday wearing a chequered outfit with matching hat, shirt and shorts.

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      Lewis Hamilton dropped into Tuscany with a daring chequered outfit on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The Mercedes ace mixed the ensemble with red sunglasses, white trainers and pink socksCredit: Splash News
      With the second Italian race of the season ahead, Hamilton is looking to bounce back after what appeared to be a straightforward run to first place last weekend turned in a pretty nightmare-ish outing.
      A stop-go penalty, dished out for entering the pit lane after it was shut for safety reasons, left the Brit at the back of the pack in Monza.
      Yet he turned it around to finish seventh and claim the fastest lap, miraculously maintaining a comfortable 47-point championship lead after bad weekends for Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.
      All eyes are now on the Mercedes duo for the Tuscan GP, even though the race at Ferrari’s home track Mugello coincides with the Scuderia’s 1000th GP.

      Arriving at the track on Thursday, Hamilton was spotted donning an all-plaid outfit, with matching shorts, shirt and hat.
      The 35-year-old, who has a sponsorship deal with Tommy Hilfiger, also wore tinted red sunglasses and a black face mask.

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      Hamilton posed for pictures outside his motorhomeCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton

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      The British racer is known for enjoying different fashion styles away from the trackCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton

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      Hamilton is aiming for victory in the second Italian race of the seasonCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton

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      Italian fashion brand MSGM were behind the outfitCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      A scooter was Hamilton’s vehicle of choice as he darted around the paddock.
      Fans may remember the six-time world champ hopping on a scooter during the red flag period last weekend, as he sped off to argue his penalty dished out by the stewards.

      In amongst F1’s impromptu Italian stint, Hamilton has announced the creation of his own all-electric racing team.
      It will feature in the Extreme E championship, which starts in January and will race in remote areas, while engaging with local charities to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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      Sebastian Vettel joins Aston Martin for F1 2021 season after disastrous campaign at Ferrari so far

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL has signed a multi-year deal to drive for Aston Martin F1.
      The four-time world champion has agreed terms with the Silverstone-based team, formerly known as Force India and now called Racing Point.

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      Sebastian Vettel leaves Ferrari after six years with the ScuderiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The experienced driver headed out on his Mugello track walk on Thursday, only minutes after his switch to Racing Point brokeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The team is now owned by billionaire, Lawrence Stroll and will be renamed as Aston Martin from next season.
      Vettel, 33, will partner Stroll’s son, Lance Stroll, in the team after being shown the door by Ferrari.
      The German has made no secret of his desire to remain in the sport while Aston Martin are hoping his experience will help them challenge for wins.
      Vettel said: “I am pleased to finally share this exciting news about my future. I’m extremely proud to say that I will become an Aston Martin driver in 2021.

      “It’s a new adventure for me with a truly legendary car company. I have been impressed with the results the team has achieved this year and I believe the future looks even brighter.
      “The energy and commitment of Lawrence to the sport is inspiring and I believe we can build something very special together.

      “I still have so much love for Formula One and my only motivation is to race at the front of the grid.
      “To do so with Aston Martin will be a huge privilege.”

      Vettel, who won all his titles with Milton Keynes-based Red Bull Racing, is a huge lover of English culture, plus a big James Bond fan.
      His switch to the team had been expected after being seen leaving the British GP in the same car as Racing Point’s team principal, Otmar Szafnauer.

      Sebastian is a proven champion and brings a winning mentality that matches our own ambitions.
      Otmar SzafnauerRacing Point team principal

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      And after Sergio Perez was released from his long-term deal on Wednesday night ahead of this weekend’s Tuscan GP, Vettel has now been confirmed.
      Szafnauer added: “Everybody at Silverstone is hugely excited by this news. Sebastian is a proven champion and brings a winning mentality that matches our own ambitions for the future as Aston Martin F1 Team.
      “On a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, Sebastian is one of the best in the world, and I can’t think of a better driver to help take us into this new era. He will play a significant role in taking this team to the next level.”

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      Sergio Perez QUITS Racing Point… paving way for Ferrari star Sebastian Vettel to join Silverstone-based team

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      SERGIO PEREZ will quit Racing Point – paving way for Sebastian Vettel to join the Silverstone-based team.
      The Mexican will leave when his contract ends in December and Vettel is expected to be confirmed today for the team that will be renamed as Aston Martin for 2021.

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      Sergio Perez is leaving Racing Pint having joined the team in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Racing Point will become Aston Martin next season with Sebastian Vettel taking Perez’ seatCredit: EPA
      Vettel has been a long-term target for the team owner, billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who wants the four-time world champion to partner his son, Lance in the team.
      Perez, 30, had expected to stay on, with a deal until 2022, and said he was “hurt” to be leaving the team.
      Perez, who missed two races this season after testing positive for Covid-19, posted a message on Twitter.
      He said: “Everything in life always has a beginning and an end, and after seven years together, my time with the team will come to an end after this season.

      “It hurts a bit as I bet on the team during very rough times; we managed to overcome obstacles and I am very proud of saving the jobs of several of my teammates.
      “I’ll keep the memories of the great moments lived together, the friendships and the satisfaction of always giving my all.

      I don’t have a plan B. My intention is to continue racing here, but that would depend on finding a project that motivates me.
      Sergio Perez

      “I will always be grateful for the opportunity given to me by Vijay Mallya, who believed in me in 2014 and allowed me to continue my F1 career with Force India.
      “To the current administration, led by Lawrence Stroll, I wish nothing but the best in the future, specially with the upcoming Aston Martin project.

      “I don’t have a plan B. My intention is to continue racing here, but that would depend on finding a project that motivates me to continue giving my 100 percent in each lap.
      “I want to thank each one of you who have been with me throughout these 10 years. To my family, who has always been there to support me despite anything.”
      Vettel, 33, has been told he is no longer required by Ferrari, who have signed McLaren’s Carlos Sainz as his replacement.

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      The news was a shock to the German, who will race in Ferrari’s 1,000th celebration GP in Mugello this weekend, as he had initially been told he was getting a new deal.
      He has since been heavily linked with a switch to Racing Point and was seen leaving Silverstone after the British GP in the same car as Racing Point team principal, Otmar Szafnauer.
      Meanwhile, Perez has limited options to stay in F1 next season with seats only available at Alfa Romeo and Haas.

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      Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team say he was NOT to blame for Italian GP error

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’s Mercedes team have told him he was NOT to blame for the error that cost him victory in the Italian GP.
      Merc bosses say it was their fault after failing to spot a message on page 3 on their information screens, telling them the pitlane was closed.

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      Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team say he was not to blame for his illegal pitstopCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hamilton made the illegal pitstop during the race that earned him a ten second time penalty that resulted in him finishing seventh.
      While the world champion took responsibility for the mistake immediately after the race, his team have now shielded him from blame.
      Mercedes chief strategist, James Vowles, said: “There were two pieces of information to tell us that the pitlane entry had been closed.

      Lewis came on the radio asking for a different set of tyres, we were reviewing whether or not we had time, whether it was the correct decision or not
      James Vowles Mercedes Chief Strategist

      “The first was there were boards around the track that have a cross on it, a red cross indicating that’s the state, and when the driver sees that, he knows he must stay out.

      “The second piece of information is we have TV screens in front of us.
      “One of those is called page three and it contains a number of messages that the FIA wants to send us.
      “This was a key point in the race where the entire field would have come into the pitlane.
      “Lewis came on the radio asking for a different set of tyres, we were reviewing whether or not we had time, whether it was the correct decision or not.

      “These were all conversations that take just a few seconds, but they all add up.

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      Lewis Hamilton’s error led to him finishing seventh at the Italian Grand Prix Credit: AP:Associated Press
      “What you are not doing particularly is looking for a single line on the screen to indicate the pitlane entry was closed and we missed it.
      Meanwhile, Ferrari have ruled out a swoop for Mercedes engine whizz, Andy Cowell.
      The Brit is leaving the world champions having played a huge part in their success in the hybrid-turbo era.
      And while Ferrari have substantial engine problems, boss Mattia Binotto has ruled out signing up the 51-year-old.

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      He said: “In terms of new people joining Ferrari in the future, I think that in F1 you can never be satisfied, so if there is anyone that can bring added value to the team it’s our responsibility to look for it and eventually to do it.
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      Michael Schumacher’s son Mick, 21, ‘to make Formula 1 debut’ this weekend ahead of Tuscan GP

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      MICK SCHUMACHER is in line to make his Formula One debut at the Tuscan Grand Prix, according to reports.
      As the son of Ferrari legend Michael, big things are expected of Mick, 21, while he fights for the Formula 2 title.

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      Mick Schumacher is reportedly set for a runout at the Tuscan Grand Prix this weekendCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The German is the son of seven-time world champ MichaelCredit: Getty – Contributor
       According to German outlet RTL, the youngster is being lined up for a free practice runout at Mugello.
      This weekend’s Grand Prix represents Ferrari’s 1000th race in F1 and the appearance of a Schumacher would no doubt attract huge added interest.
      That is particularly the case with the unusual pandemic-affected calendar taking F1 to the Prancing Horse’s very own track.
      It is not yet known which car Schumacher would climb into for an FP1 workout, but Ferrari-affiliated teams Haas and Alfa Romeo are the obvious bets.

      A spot in a Ferrari itself would be a huge statement from the Italian team, particularly amid their own struggles.
      In fact, team principal Mattia Binotto has already talked up Mick’s abilities from inside the Ferrari Driver Academy.

      Last month, Binotto told Bild am Sonntag: “He’s doing very well this season in Formula 2. His job was to improve and make progress and he is doing that.
      “We’ll soon discuss what we’re going to do with him next year.”

      Schumacher won his first F2 race of 2020 with victory in the feature race at Monza on Saturday.
      A string of podium finishes has the German racer in second place of the junior division’s championship, six points behind Brit and fellow Ferrari Academy ace Callum Ilott.
      Many in F1 hope Mick can live up to the legacy of father Michael, 51, who holds the record for the most Drivers’ Championship titles in the sport.
      The seven-time champ was skiing with his son, one of two children with wife Corinna, when he suffered a serious head injury in December 2013.

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      After years of treatment, the racing legend is reportedly conscious while his family remain incredibly private over the state of his health.
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      “He is fighting. I hope the world will be able to see him again. That is what he and his family are working towards.”

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      Renee Gracie splashes out almost £200k on Mercedes supercar after swapping motorsports for lucrative porn career

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      FORMER motorsports star Renee Gracie splashed out nearly £200,000 on a Mercedes supercar.
      The Australian used to be a V8 Supercar racer before earning a fortune as a porn star.

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      Porn star Renee Gracie went back to her roots with her latest purchaseCredit: Instagram / @renee_gracie

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      Gracie bought a brand new Mercedes Benz AMG GTC RoadsterCredit: Instagram @renee_gracie

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      The OnlyFans star makes a small fortune from explicit content on the subscription siteCredit: Instagram @renee_gracie
      Gracie, 25, raced to riches on subscription site OnlyFans – raking in as much as £14,000 a week for explicit videos – after ditching the track.
      And her new-found wealth meant she was able to pay for the brand new Merc in CASH.
      She traded in her second-hand Mustang for a Mercedes Benz AMG GTC Roadster, costing around £196,000.
      No stranger to fast cars, Gracie has reignited her need for speed with her new vehicle able to hit 206mph.

      It is not the only thing she has treated herself to of late after showing off an £8,000 ‘Kim Kardashian’ bum lift.
      But it has not been all rosy for the Queenslander, as she revealed she came close to quitting her lucrative porn career because of the ‘negative attention’ it brought.
      However, it was her father who convinced her to continue after saying ‘you’re making so much money, don’t stop’.
      And it certainly paid off as profits went through the roof during lockdown.

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      Gracie showed off her new motorCredit: Instagram @renee_gracie

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      Gracie will be travelling in style thanks to her porn earningsCredit: Instagram @renee_gracie

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      Gracie made her name as a driver in motorsportCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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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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