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      Lewis Hamilton hailed for ‘masterclass’ Sprint victory before Ferrari star immediately takes aim at ‘yapping’ critics

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      LEWIS HAMILTON fired back at “yapping” critics after sealing his first Ferrari win on just the second race weekend.The 40-year-old British driver has entered a new era as he bagged his first-ever Sprint win since the new format began in 2021.Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix SprintCredit: RexHamilton battled Max Verstappen off the line but was quicker than his old rivalCredit: GettyHe was praised by his engineer for a ‘masterclass in tyre management’Credit: RexHe then hit back at his ‘yapping’ criticsCredit: ReutersMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri took pole for the feature race ahead of Mercedes’ George RussellCredit: AFPTo make victory even sweeter, Hamilton held off his old foe Max Verstappen who finished third but started in P2, while Oscar Piastri finished second.Hamilton’s win was a huge statement as he finished the 19-lap sprint a whopping 6.8 seconds ahead of the Aussie McLaren driver.After crossing the line he was praised by engineer Riccardo Adami for a “masterclass in tyre management”.Piastri hit back in qualifying as he took pole position for Sunday’s race while George Russell’s Mercedes nipped between him and his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, while Verstappen finished in fourth and Hamilton fifth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter the Sprint win, Hamilton took another dig at his critics following his disappointing season opener in Melbourne last weekend.He said: “The first race was difficult and obviously, I think I really do feel a lot of people underestimated the steep climb it is to get into a new team,“To become acclimatized within the team and understanding communication and all sorts of things.”The amount of critics and people I’ve heard yapping along the way just clearly not understanding.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“Maybe they’ve never had the experience or just unaware, so it’s felt great to come here and feel comfortable in the car, because in Melbourne I didn’t feel comfortable in the car.”The Ferrari driver had started on pole – the first Brit to achieve the feat for the team since Nigel Mansell in 1990 – after setting a new track record for the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday.Lewis Hamilton has perfect response to dismal Ferrari debut as he achieves feat not seen for 35 years Hamilton batted away Verstappen going into Turn 1 and then for the first 10 laps of the sprint.He had then built enough of a gap to storm over the line after Piastri had passed the Dutchman with four laps to go.Hamilton finished a disappointing tenth in Melbourne last weekend after qualifying in P8.He bagged a cushty eight points for winning the Sprint in China, which has propelled him up the standings.But Hamilton has urged Ferrari’s boisterous Tifosi fanbase to remain calm.He added: “I know the Tifosi, the fans, the team want to win, and it means everything to them,”But I said the other day, Rome wasn’t built in one day, one step at a time and we’re not going to get ahead of ourselves.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’re going to continue to push, be diligent, remain focused, stay calm – most importantly stay calm – because these moments get everyone excited.”But we’ll be back at our desks after this, focused on qualifying. It’s a long, long way. It’s a marathon, not a sprint so we’ve just got to take our time.”Chinese Grand Prix qualifying grid positions1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:30.6412. George Russell (Mercedes)3. Lando Norris (McLaren)4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)7. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)8. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)9. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls)10. Alex Albon (Williams)11. Esteban Ocon (Haas)12. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)13. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)14. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)15. Carlos Sainz (Williams)16. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)17. Oliver Bearman (Haas)18. Jack Doohan (Alpine)19. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)20. Liam Lawson (Red Bull) More

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      Lewis Hamilton baffles fans with ‘San Diego’ codeword as Ferrari star earns incredible Sprint pole position in China

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      LEWIS HAMILTON left fans baffled with a cryptic radio message after achieving Formula One Sprint pole at the Chinese Grand Prix.Hamilton raced over the line in a new track record time of 1:30.849, edging out old rival Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.Lewis Hamilton raced to a record-breaking lap time in China to win Sprint poleCredit: RexIt was his first Ferrari pole after a horror weekend in AustraliaCredit: GettyHamilton laughed on the radio after finding out he was on poleCredit: GettyBut a codeword used by engineer Riccardo Adami left fans baffledCredit: GettyHis maiden pole for the Scuderia saw him become the first F1 driver over the age of 40 to achieve pole since Nigel Mansell in 1994, and also the first Brit to score pole for the team since Mansell in 1990.Hamilton was stunned at the pace he got from the car following a horror debut at the season opening Australian Grand Prix when he finished down in P10.Speaking to engineer Riccardo Adami after crossing the line, Hamilton was heard laughing at being told he was on pole for the Sprint.However, a phrase used by Adami left fans baffled.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton asked: “Where are we?”Adami then replied: “That’s San Diego.”Hamilton said: “Really? [Laughing] Yes!”Adami added: “Good job in San Diego, San Diego!”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFans flocked to social media to query what the phrase meant, with it presumably not referring to the city located in California, USA.It is not currently clear why the term was used, though it appears to be a codeword for pole position.Behind the scenes in Australia GP paddock including F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari baseSunSport have contacted Ferrari for clarification.Codewords are nothing new to F1 drivers. Hamilton and Mercedes engineer famously used the phrase “Hammer time” when he was told to push the car to go faster during a race.He celebrated with his dad Anthony.Speaking after the session, Hamilton said: “I didn’t expect that result but so, so happy and so proud.”Clearly the last race was a disaster for us but we knew there was more pace in the car.”I’m a bit shocked. I can’t believe we got a pole in the Sprint!”READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton can win up to eight points for winning the Sprint Race, which commences tomorrow at 3am UK time.Qualifying for the feature race will take place from 7am, with the full race happening at 7am on Sunday. More

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      Lewis Hamilton has perfect response to dismal Ferrari debut as he achieves two feats not seen for over 30 years

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON had the perfect response to his dismal Ferrari Formula One debut in Australia by racing to pole for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race.Hamilton had a debut to forget as he finished P10 in a tricky Melbourne race.Lewis Hamilton had the perfect response to his horror Ferrari debut by scoring pole for the Chinese Sprint poleCredit: GettyHamilton became the first British Ferrari driver to score a pole since Nigel Mansell in 1990Credit: GettyHamilton celebrated his first Ferrari pole with dad, AnthonyCredit: AFPHe was stunned at the result and was heard laughing over the radioCredit: GettyThe 40-year-old had been highlighted for his X-rated conversation with his engineer, Riccardo Adami, after growing frustrated at the communication throughout the race.However, a week on Hamilton responded with a stunning performance in Shanghai as he pipped old rival Max Verstappen to Sprint pole.The Brit raced around the circuit to prove his doubters wrong by landing his first Ferrari pole, first career pole since 2023 and second-ever Sprint pole.But more remarkably, Hamilton’s pole saw him achieve two feats not seen for over 30 years.READ MORE IN F1The first saw Hamilton become the first F1 driver over the age of 40 to grab pole since Nigel Mansell in 1994.The second saw Hamilton become the first British driver to score pole for the Scuderia since 1990, a record also held by Mansell.When he was told the news by his engineer that he had qualified on pole, Hamilton replied: “Really? Hahaha! Mega job. Woo!”He celebrated with his dad Anthony after the session as he set a new lap record around Shanghai with a time of 1:30.849.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSpeaking after the session, he said: “I didn’t expect that result but so, so happy and so proud.”Clearly the last race was a disaster for us but we knew there was more pace in the car.’I’m about to cry’ – Fans praise Lewis Hamilton’s dad for classy gesture as he consoles F1 rookie after debut crash”I’m a bit shocked. I can’t believe we got a pole in the Sprint!”Hamilton can win up to eight points for winning the Sprint Race, which commences tomorrow at 3am UK time.Qualifying for the feature race will take place from 7am, with the full race happening at 7am on Sunday. More

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      Jake Humphrey breaks down in tears on BBC as he pays touching tribute to F1 legend Eddie Jordan

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      BBC presenter Jake Humphrey was reduced to tears during a touching tribute to the late Eddie Jordan live on air.It was announced on Thursday that Jordan had passed away aged 76 following a battle with cancer.Jake Humphrey was reduced to tears in an emotional tribute to former colleague and friend Eddie JordanCredit: BBCJordan passed away on Thursday following a battle with cancerCredit: RexJordan was an iconic figure in Formula One, working as both a presenter and team owner for the sport, as well as competing in F2 and F3 as a driver.During his time as a presenter for the BBC’s coverage of F1, Jordan worked alongside Humphrey.Now working on different projects, Humphrey recalled his time alongside Jordan at the Beeb during a heartfelt tribute live on BBC Radio 5 Live.Brought to tears as he was speaking, Humprey said: “He won races, which was remarkable, but I think, more important than that, was that he won hearts.READ MORE ON F1″You know, I remember when I left Formula One a lot of people were questioning why on earth you would leave the BBC to go and join BT Sport (now TNT).”And I’ll never forget, he pulled me to one side and he just said, ‘I know why you’re doing this’.”I said, ‘really?’ and he said, ‘Yes – because you want to be with your kids’, because my wife was pregnant at the time.”I said, ‘You’re absolutely right’. He was the only person in Formula One that knew I was walking away to be with my family.”Most read in MotorsportChoked up, Humphrey added: “I recently went to a Formula One race and I sent him a message afterwards.”I said, ‘The sound, the smell and the heat today reminded me of our days together travelling the world. I love you brother.’.Humphrey, Jordan and David Coulthard worked together to host the BBC’s coverage of Formula One for four yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettyJordan and Humphrey became close friends during their time with the BBCCredit: X/mrjakehumphreyF1 legend Eddie Jordan gives health update on prostrate cancer a month before he sadly passed away “‘Those were the greatest four years of my career, and the impact you had on me was massive.'”‘My ambition and drive came from seeing what you did and how you did it. But more importantly you were the person who made me truly realise that it’s family first every time.'”Jordan’s passing has rocked the world of F1 after a family statement was released confirming the heartbreaking news. It read: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur.”He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence.”He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”Since then, tributes have poured in for the icon from across the sport and beyond including from the likes of Carlos Sainz, Martin Brundle, Christian Horner and Katie Price.Jordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1, he did race in F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.Ten years later he did finally make it to F1 with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix raced in F1 until 2005, and achieved its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.The team was sold in 2005 and rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later before becoming Force India and later Racing Point and now Aston Martin.Jordan returned to F1 in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix and later joined Channel 4 in 2016.He had also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing in 2012.In 2016 he joined the cast of presenters on Top Gear, who at the time included Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.Jordan was a F1 team ownerCredit: AFPHe also spent time as a driver in F2 and F3Credit: GettyJordan turned his hand to presenting later in his careerCredit: GettyJordan, seen posing with his daughter Micki and son Zak, was a family man as well as a businessmanCredit: Getty More

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      Formula One icon Eddie Jordan leaves huge fortune to wife & 4 kids after death at 76 as celeb pals mourn ‘rockstar’

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      FORMULA One icon Eddie Jordan amassed an estimated €500million fortune in his astonishing life, it’s believed.The Dublin-born tycoon – who could “sell a used box of matches” according to old pals – owned homes in South Kensington, London, and Monaco.Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe Dublin-born tycoon was also a TV punditCredit: PA:Press AssociationEddie is survived by his wife Marie and his kidsCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe also had a home in Cape Town, where he died in the early hours of this morning after battling an aggressive form of prostrate and bladder cancer.Jordan had business interests in property, oil, golf, racing and football. He was a former shareholder at Celtic FC and was a long-time friend of Dermot Desmond and Denis O’Brien.He leaves behind his wife, Marie and children Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.A statement on behalf of his wife Marie and four children said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur.“He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.“EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence.“He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”Most read in MotorsportJordan’s net worth has been assessed in the hundreds of millions, according to experts.A source said: “He was very clever, extremely astute and made shrewd investments over the years.”Brave Eddie Jordan’s final public appearance just weeks before his deathThe former Bank of Ireland worker indulged in his love of the sea by owning up to 10 Sunseeker superyachts during his lifetime, taking possession of his final one in 2014 – a 47m vessel named Blush worth €32 million- which he sold three years later.He also owned a 45m sailing yacht – named Blush – which was sold for €12 million at the end of last year, just as he announced he was terminally ill.Jordan grew up in Dartry, south Dublin and Bray in Co Wicklow, and attended Synge Street Christian Brothers school.LOVE FOR MOTORSPORTSHe fell in love with motor racing after spending a summer in Guernsey in 1970 when a banking strike gave him time off from his day job.He bought a kart on his return to Ireland and built his way up from the Irish Karting Championships, through Formula Ford, Formula Three, Formula 3000to the owner of his own Formula One team, Jordan Grand Prix, in 1991.A former workmate at the Bank of Ireland branch on Camden Street in Dublin, where he worked for a number of years, joked: “You’d be taking your life in your hands if you got into a car with him.”But added: “He was a great character, well-remembered and well-liked. He could sell ice to the Eskimos or a used box of matches.”TRIBUTES POUR INTributes poured in for the flamboyant businessman, who also owned a helicopter, had racehorses trained by Irish trainer Mouse Morris and played drums in a rock band.Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: “I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Eddie Jordan.“Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity he displayed throughout his many years as an entrepreneur, Formula One pioneer, and TV pundit.“There were few like him. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends.”’TRULY REMARKABLE’Tanaiste Simon Harris added: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan.“A proud Dubliner, Eddie’s impact on the world of motorsport was truly remarkable.“His passion, vision, and leadership shaped the sport and inspired so many. His legacy will live on.”Riverdance icon Michael Flatley, who was good pals with Eddie, took to Instagram this morning to dedicate a post to the late sports star.Sharing some throwback snaps of himself and Eddie jamming on stage together, he said: “God rest your soul dear Eddie.“Legend, brother, best friend, rockstar! You lived your life fearlessly. Love you forever.“See you on the other side.”’GREATLY MISSED’Horse racing legend AP McCoy tweeted: “So sad to hear the news of Eddie Jordan’s passing. Such a cool, kind, charismatic man with a huge presence. He will be greatly missed.“Sending my thoughts and condolences to Marie and all his family.”In late 2024, Jordan detailed his health issues on his Formula For Success podcast, which he co-hosted with David Coulthard.“He was a great character, well-remembered and well-liked. He could sell ice to the Eskimos or a used box of matches.”Former work colleagueHe said: “Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.“And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive. And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.“But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait or put it off.“Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime. Go and do it.”’DEEPLY SADDENED’Despite his diagnosis, last month Jordan led a consortium in the purchase of English rugby club London Irish.Paying tribute the club said: “He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become Patron.”F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said he was “deeply saddened” by the news describing him as a man with “inexhaustible energy who always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times.”RACING ROYALTYJordan’s first major taste of the racing world came when he entered and won the 1971 Irish Karting Championship.Over the following years Jordan debuted in Formula Ford, the Irish Formula Championship and, in 1975, Formula Three before a serious accident at Mallory Park in 1976 stunted his progress.He returned to racing the following year and in 1978, he won the Irish Formula Atlantic Championship and following a Formula Two race and testing for McLaren, he founded his first team, Eddie Jordan Racing, in 1979 before moving into the world of Formula 1 with Jordan Grand Prix, which was established in 1991.Highlights include giving a debut to Michael Schumacher at the Belgian Grand Prix while giving driver Eddie Irvine real profile.READ MORE SUN STORIESAt the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, Jordan completed a one-two with Damon Hill winning and Ralf Schumacher finishing second. Third was Jean Alesi, who had previously won a F3000 Drivers’ Championship for Eddie Jordan Racing.The Jordan Grand Prix team enjoyed its best season in 1999 when it finished third in the Constructors’ Championship with Hill and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, the latter also finishing third in the Drivers’ Championship.Eddie with Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Jarno Trulli during his racing daysCredit: PA:Press AssociationJordan had business interests in property, oil, golf, racing and football.Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe business tycoon had a lot of famous pals, including Eddie Irvine and Liam CunninghamCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      F1 TV coverage 2025: Where can I watch free-to-air Formula One in the UK?

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      FORMULA ONE is BACK for another year of action – and UK fans will be able to watch ALL the action!Lewis Hamilton has switched Mercedes for the famous red of Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, as he aims to win an historic eighth world title.Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari in 2025 after signing a mega deal to move from MercedesCredit: Frank Augstein, FileLando Norris finished runner up in the 2024 Drivers ChampionshipCredit: Darko Bandic, FileLando Norris of McLaren will be hoping to deny Hamilton and four-time world champion Max Verstappen and go one better than last season and win the Drivers’ Championship.2025 promises to be memorable, and SunSport has everything you need to know to see all of the action in 2025.How to watch F1 for FREE in the UKF1 will still broadcast live from Sky Sport F1 every weekend, but fans can watch all the action for FREE in the UK.While it won’t be live, fans can watch highlights of the action on Channel 4 and Sky Sports YouTube channel after the races have finished.The deal between Sky and Channel 4 also means that fans in the UK can enjoy FREE LIVE COVERAGE of the Silverstone Grand Prix in July 2025.Alternatively, SunSport will blog select races throughout the season.Driver line-upsMcLaren: Lando Norris / Oscar PiastriRead more F1Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton / Charles LeclercRed Bull: Max Vertsappen / Liam LawsonMercedes: George Russell / Andrea Kimi AntonelliAston Martin: Lance Stroll / Fernando AlonsoMost read in MotorsportAlpine: Pierre Gasly / Jack DoohanHaas: Esteban Ocon / Oliver BearmanRacing Bulls: Yuku Tsunoda / Isack HadjarWilliams: Alex Albon / Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg / Gabriel BortoletoFull race scheduleRound One – AustraliaPractice one – Fri, Mar 14, 1:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Mar 14, 5am GMTPractice three – Sat, Mar 15, 1:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Mar 15, 5am GMTRace – Sun, Mar 16, 4am GMTWinner: Lando NorrisRound Two – China – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Mar 21, 3:30am GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Mar 21, 7:30am GMTSprint – Sat, Mar 22, 3am GMTQualifying – Sat, Mar 22, 7am GMTRace – Sun, Mar 23, 7am GMTRound Three – JapanPractice one – Fri, Apr 4, 3:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 4, 7am BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 5, 3:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 5, 7am BSTRace – Sun, Apr 6, 6am BSTRound Four – Bahrain Practice one – Fri, Apr 11, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 11, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 12, 1:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 12, 5pm BSTRace – Sun, Apr 13, 4pm BSTRound Five – Saudi ArabiaPractice one – Fri, Apr 18, 2:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 18, 6pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 19, 2:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 19, 6pm BSTRace – Sun, Apr 20, 6pm BSTRound Six – Miami – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, May 2, 5:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying- Fri, May 2 , 9:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, May 3, 5pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 3, 9pm BSTRace – Sun, May 4, 9pm BSTRound Seven – Emilia-RomagnaPractice one – Fri, May 16, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 16, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 17, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 17, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, May 18, 2pm BSTRound Eight – MonacoPractice one – Fri, May 23, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 23, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 24, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 24, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, May 25, 2pm BSTRound Nine – SpainPractice one – Fri, May 30, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 30, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 31, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 31, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Jun 1, 2pm BSTRound Ten – CanadaPractice one – Fri, Jun 13, 6:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jun 13, 10pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jun 14, 5:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jun 14, 9pm BSTRace – Sun, Jun 15, 7pm BSTRound 11 – Austria Practice one – Fri, Jun 27, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jun 27, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jun 28, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jun 28, 3pm BSTRace – Sat, Jun 29, 2pm BSTRound 12 – SilverstonePractice one – Fri, Jul 4, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jul 4, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jul 5, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jul 5, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Jul 6, 3pm BSTRound 13 – Belgium – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Jul 25, 11:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, Jul 26 , 11am BSTQualifying – Sat, Jul 26, 3pm BST Race – Sun, Jul 27, 2pm BSTRound 14 – HungaryPractice one – Fri, Aug 1, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Aug 1, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Aug 2, 11:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Aug 2, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Aug 3, 2pm BSTRound 15 – NetherlandsPractice one – Fri, Aug 29, 11:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Aug 29, 3pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Aug 30, 2pm BSTRace – Sun, Aug 31, 2pm BSTRound 16 – ItalyPractice one – Fri, Sep 7, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Sep 7, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Sep 8, 11:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Sep 8, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Sep 9, 2pm BSTRound 17 – AzerbaijanPractice one – Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Sep 19, 1pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Sep 20, 9:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Sep 20, 1pm BSTRace – Sun, Sep 21, 12pm BSTRound 18 – Singapore Practice one – Fri, Oct 3, 10:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Oct 3, 2pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Oct 4, 10:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 4, 2pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 5, 1pm BSTRound 19 – United States – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Oct 17, 6:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Oct 17, 10:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, Oct 18, 6pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 18, 10pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 19, 8pm BSTRound 20 – MexicoPractice one – Fri, Oct 24, 7:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Oct 24, 11pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Oct 25, 6:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 25, 10pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 26, 8pm GMTRound 21 – Brazil – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Nov 7, 2:30pm GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Nov 7, 6:30pm GMTSprint – Sat, Nov 8, 2pm GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 8, 6pm GMTRace – Sun, Nov 9, 5pm GMTRound 22 – Las Vegas Practice one – Fri, Nov 20, 12:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Nov 20, 4am GMTPractice three – Sat, Nov 21, 12:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 21, 4am GMTRace – Sun, Nov 22, 4am GMTREAD MORE SUN STORIESRound 23 – Qatar – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Nov 28, 1:30pm GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Nov 28, 5:30pm GMTSprint – Sat, Nov 29, 2pm GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 29, 6pm GMTRace – Sun, Nov 30, 4pm GMTRound 24 – Abu Dhabi Practice one – Fri, Dec 5, 9:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Dec 5, 1pm GMTPractice three – Sat, Dec 6, 10:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Dec 6, 2pm GMTRace – Sun, Dec 7, 1pm GMT More

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      F1 2025 drivers & teams CONFIRMED: Who will be on the grid this season?

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      FORMULA ONE is back for another year – which means that new cars will be driven by new drivers for the new season.Lewis Hamilton has been the focal point of Formula One throughout the last 12 months, switching from the Silver Arrows of Mercedes to the famous red of Ferrari for 2025.Lewis Hamilton aims to win a record breaking eighth world titleCredit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGALando Norris (left) will be hoping to dethrone current world champion Max Verstappen (right)Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHamilton’s departure left a seat open at the eight-time Constructors champions, filled by Kimi Antonelli.In total, there have been ten driver changes ahead of the 2025 season.Driver line-upsMcLaren: Lando Norris / Oscar PiastriFerrari: Lewis Hamilton / Charles LeclercRead more F1Red Bull: Max Vertsappen / Liam LawsonMercedes: George Russell / Andrea Kimi AntonelliAston Martin: Lance Stroll / Fernando AlonsoAlpine: Pierre Gasly / Jack DoohanMost read in MotorsportHaas: Esteban Ocon / Oliver BearmanRacing Bulls: Yuku Tsunoda / Isack HadjarWilliams: Alex Albon / Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg / Gabriel BortoletoHow many drivers have switched team ahead of the 2025 F1 season?There have been TEN driver changes ahead of the 2025 season, in one of the most hectic winters of all time.The most high profile switch was Lewis Hamilton, as he joined Ferrari from Mercedes, and Kimi Antonelli took his seat at the Silver Arrows.Carlos Sainz got the boot from the Prancing Horse, but his talents were too good to ignore, as Williams picked him up for the 2025 season.Max Verstappen has had a host of drivers pair with him, Sergio Perez was the most successful, but did not survive a poor 2024 season, which saw Red Bull drop the Constructors’ Championship.Liam Lawson took his place, and partners Max Verstappen.The unlikely pairing of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon were split up for the 2025 season, with Jack Doohan joining Alpine, and Ocon joining Haas.Ocon is part of an all new line-up at Haas, as Oliver Bearman also joins him. Haas were not the only team to completely change, as Sauber sent Valterri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu packing for Nico Hulkenberg and Formula 2 winner Gabriel Bortoleto.There were calls for Yuki Tsunoda to take the second Red Bull seat, but he remains at their second team, Racing Bulls, with a new partner in Isack Hadjar. READ MORE SUN STORIESOnly McLaren and Aston Martin go into 2025 with the same drivers they went in 2024 with. How to watch F1 in 2025Formula One will come to viewers live on Sky Sports F1, as the broadcaster retains the rights to show the racing in the UK.However, there will be free highlights after the races have finished on Channel 4, or on the Sky Sports YouTube channel.Alternatively, SunSport will blog select races throughout the season. More

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      F1 2025 prize money: How much do drivers earn for winning a race and are there any bonuses?

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      FORMULA 1 has always been one of the most lucrative and glamorous sports around.It attracts a worldwide audience throughout its nine-month-long campaign and with that comes huge contracts and high-profile sponsorships for the drivers.The sport travels across the globe from Las Vegas to the Middle EastCredit: ReutersThe sport boasts the biggest names in racing, including Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.The pack are rewarded handsomely for their contributions throughout a season.Like most sportspeople contracted to sports teams, F1 drivers are on deals with there respective teams with an annual salary.Hamilton’s new deal with Ferrari is said to be worth more than £50million annually in 2025 and 2026.MOST READ IN F1But do Hamilton How much do drivers earn for winning a race and are there any bonuses? Drivers don’t directly receive prize money for for winning a race, regardless of standing. Instead, they will earn a significant bonuses on top of their base salary from their team if they win.The amount varies greatly depending on the driver, team, and performance – sometimes reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars per victory.Most read in MotorsportWho earns the most? Bonuses excluded, four-time world champion Max Verstappen land Hamilton lead the pack as the highest base earners.The Red Bull superstar driver, 27, reportedly earns £50million a year – a figure similar to seven-time champ Hamilton.Hamilton and Verstappen are two of the biggest names in the sport’s modern historyCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe rest of the top five makes up of McLaren’s Norris, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Leclerc – all earning around £30million annually. More