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      ‘Something he’s longed to do’ – Fans convinced Max Verstappen will QUIT F1 after huge update from iconic motorsport team

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      FANS are convinced Max Verstappen will make a stunning career switch after an iconic motorsport team announced a major update.On Friday morning it was revealed Ford would be returning to the field in the World Endurance Championship.Ford have announced they are returning to Endurance racing with the aim of winning Le Mans in 2027Credit: ReutersFans are convinced the move could see Max Verstappen switch motorsport disciplinesCredit: GettyVerstappen has admitted he wants to try other racing disciplinesCredit: GettyThe statement revealed Ford would be joining the Hyperclass type of cars in 2027.Ford have already revealed they will begin their new technical partnership with Red Bull in 2026, when they will develop a next-gen Formula One power unit for Red Bull Racing and sister team VCARB.Ford’s return to F1 followed a 20-year hiatus, while Ford’s latest move into Endurance Racing will see them compete in races such as Le Mans for the first time in 60 years.The company dominated Le Mans in the late 1960s in a fierce rivalry with Ferrari, who have won the last two events and are the third-most successful team overall behind Porsche and Audi.READ MORE IN F1Fans are convinced this move will ultimately facilitate an incredible change of career for four-time F1 world champion Verstappen.Speculating on social media, one fan said: “I wonder if this move of Ford’s to return to #WEC will be Red Bull-backed and that gives Max Verstappen an exit strategy which keeps affiliated with both brands whilst also doing something he’s longed to do?”If they can’t have him in #F1, at least have him in endurance.”A second said: “Red Bull will have a Ford partnership in 2027. Just saying, Max Verstappen is out there.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA third added: “Hoooo boy. Imagine if Ford got Verstappen to drive for them (Ford and RB engine connect) and [Lewis] Hamilton drives for Ferrari WEC program.”It would be a real fever dream for fans to see the two most successful F1 drivers of the last decade facing off once again on the back of one of motorsport’s most well-known rivalries in one of its most famous races.Max Verstappen buys £12million super yacht called ‘Unleash the Lion’ that’s 108-foot long and boasts own beach club Verstappen has openly flirted with the prospect of switching motorsport disciplines, suggesting he was eager to race at the Daytona International Speedway one day.Speaking last November, he said: “I know that I want to do it in the future anyway, but it’s just about finding the time.”With such a busy F1 schedule, it’s almost impossible because we finish so late in the season and then to properly prepare where you have to run Daytona or whatever, is pretty impossible.”I know that when I want to do it, I want to go there and try to win it, be really competitive. “The only way to do so is by doing some proper testing and get really well prepared, which is not possible at the moment.”But, who knows? Maybe in a few years’ time. I’ll still be young-ish and I’ll be able to drive the cars.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconVerstappen has raced in the virtual series of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and revealed he had been contacted by “certain people” about racing in it in real life as well.He said: “Of course, you get contacted by certain people, but it has to come at the right time and in the right way.”I don’t want to rush into a decision either. With those new cars, I think it will take at least another one or two years before it’s all better understood because at the end of the day, it is still a Balance of Performance story and that makes it difficult.”The last driver to compete in both Le Mans and F1 in the same season was Nico Hulkenberg in 2015.In 2023 Verstappen also courted the idea of moving over to motorbikes, saying: “I will race longer, but not in Grand Prix races.”It would be nice to do it like Valentino Rossi, I like to see his races in GT, a category I have an interest in because we have our own car entered.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He did everything he could in MotoGP, with a crazy career, and now he’s having fun, while still working hard and wanting to win again. I think I will look for something similar in the future.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      F1 legend David Coulthard, 53, proposes to stunning model partner Sigrid Silversand – 23 YEARS his junior – in Mauritius

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      DAVID COULTHARD has proposed to his stunning model girlfriend who is 24 years his junior, it has been revealed.The Formula One icon is said to have been enjoying some time in Mauritius with his significant other, Sigrid Silversand, when he popped the question.David Coulthard has proposed to girlfriend Sigrid SilversandCredit: GettyCoulthard is said to have been a ‘proper gentlemen’ before popping the questionSilversand is a Swedish modelSilversand was first seen with Coulthard in 2023Credit: InstagramShe is said to have previously given the F1 icon a ‘glowing report’Credit: InstagramCoulthard was first seen with the 29-year-old Swedish beauty in 2023.The news only came to light after former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan let it slip during an interview earlier this week.In his article on Boat international.com, Jordan said Coulthard, 53, popped the question during a romantic getaway.He wrote: “I’ve got to send a very special congratulations to my old mate David Coulthard, who’s just run off to Mauritius and got engaged to a Swedish model 23 years his junior! READ MORE IN F1″She’s taller than him, which I like to remind him about as often as I can.”According to the Daily Mail, 13-time F1 Grand Prix winner Coulthard “wasn’t nervous proposing” after four years together.He is said to have acted as a “proper gentleman” when going about his preparation for the proposal.Sigrid said: “It was a surprise as David is really good at hiding. Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”He kept it a secret and asked my parents for permission to marry me. “He’s a proper gentleman and there are only a few of them left.”Inside F1 legend David Coulthard’s former Monte Carlo hotel The Columbus Coulthard split from Karen Minier after nine years of marriage in 2022.A year later he was spotted hand-in-hand with his new flame Sigrid.Last year Coulthard declared that doctors had named him in the top one per cent of males for sex drive.However, elevated readings of testosterone in Coulthard can be put down to adrenaline levels from his motorsport career.He also claimed to have been given a “glowing report” from his now-fiancee.Coulthard said on the Formula For Success podcast: “I got a glowing report there and also a medical report.”I had my testosterone checked and I am in the top one per cent of males apparently.”One of the thoughts is that because of high levels of adrenaline through a sporting career then that sort of super charges the testosterone in the body. So no issues there.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCoulthard lives in Monaco following retirement from professional racing in 2008.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari crash is a good omen for record F1 world title hopes… but not this year

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      LEWIS HAMILTON suffered an unfortunate crash for Ferrari on Wednesday.The 40-year-old, driving in just his second testing session for his new team, lost control of his car in the final part of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.Lewis Hamilton suffered a crash while driving for Ferrari on WednesdayCredit: RexHamilton suffered similar crashes against with Mercedes and McLarenCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd it may outline when Hamilton could win his next F1 titleCredit: GettyHis car – Ferrari’s 2023 Formula One challenger – is said to have sustained “significant” damage to its suspension and some aerodynamic parts.Fortunately, Hamilton walked away unharmed and with an improved understanding of the hardware he will use throughout the season.However, his crash could actually be an omen for when he will win his next F1 title.The last Briton to win the title at Ferrari was John Surtees in 1964, while no driver has ever won an eighth world title before.READ MORE IN F1Michael Schumacher is the only other driver to match Hamilton’s tally of seven, winning five of his seven titles with the Scuderia between 2000 and 2004.And Hamilton could now be counting the stars towards title number eight following his crash.That is because the Stevenage-born racer has ended up winning the title with each of his two previous teams after crashing in pre-season testing.Hamilton first crashed his car during his rookie season with McLaren in 2007 after losing control and skating across the gravel and into the wall at 186mph during testing in Valencia.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe then repeated this unfortunate event in 2013 after moving to Mercedes as he suffered a brake failure at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.However, in both cases, Hamilton then went on to win the title in his second season with the team.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Hamilton picked up his maiden F1 World Driver’s Championship in 2008 after going agonisingly close in 2007, while he also picked up the first of his six titles with the Silver Arrows in 2014.History appears to have repeated itself at his third team with his debut season testing crash happening in Spain.Ferrari finished second in 2024’s Constructor’s Championship, and will consequently have precious extra time testing aerodynamics in their wind-tunnel compared to winners McLaren.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconThat could give the Scuderia a vital edge to winning one of the two titles in 2025.Should the stars align for Hamilton once again, he should land the World Driver’s Championship in 2026, rather than the upcoming season.But that just so happens to be the year new F1 technical regulations hit, with smaller cars and more efficient engines present which could disrupt the playing field.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 2025 season gets underway on March 16 in Melbourne, Australia.Every team will reveal their car liveries at the same time on February 18 at the O2 Arena in London to celebrate F1’s 75th anniversary. More

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      Lewis Hamilton CRASHES in second test with Ferrari since £100m deal as incident causes ‘serious damage’ and long delay

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has crashed during Ferrari testing in Barcelona.The seven-time Formula One world champion has been preparing for the new season by getting to grips with his new Ferrari hardware.Lewis Hamilton has crashed out of Ferrari testing in BarcelonaCredit: RexHamilton had been getting to grips with his new hardware ahead of the 2025 seasonCredit: RexAfter his initial introduction at Maranello last week, Hamilton got behind the wheel for the first time at the Scuderia’s facility at Fiorano, where he completed 30 laps.However, during his second test run at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Hamilton did not fare as well.It is understood the 40-year-old suffered a minor crash after he went off at the final part of the circuit – including two high-speed right-hand corners – while driving the 2023 Ferrari F1 car.The damage to the suspension of the car and some aerodynamic parts is said to be “significant”, but thankfully Hamilton is reported to have no injuries and is completely fine.Hamilton was driving the morning session for testing in the SF-23, while team-mate Charles Leclerc was set to gear up for the afternoon running, though the crash is set to delay the Monegasque’s session.The pair shared testing duties during testing on Tuesday.F1 teams are heavily restricted in how much testing they can do with older car models, with just four days per year permitted.Testing restrictions dictate that current race drivers can complete a maximum of 1,000km (621 miles) of what is known as TPC (testing of previous cars) running.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAccording to BBC Sport, Ferrari are giving no specific details of the crash but will reveal their 2025 challenger on February 19.Despite a crash never being a good thing, it may actually be a good omen for Hamilton’s title chances.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia Hamilton suffered testing crashes in his debut seasons with both McLaren in 2007 and Mercedes in 2013 before he would then go on to win the title in his second season in both cars.And if history repeats itself, Hamilton would be en route to win his eighth world title in 2026 – the season the new regulations hit the sport.Hamilton is just the 13th British driver to take the wheel at Ferrari and the second to do so permanently in the 21st century. The last Briton to drive for the Scuderia full-time was Eddie Irvine from 1999 to 2002.However, the last title won by a Brit in scarlet red came more than 60 years ago with John Surtees in 1964.After floundering form at Mercedes, Hamilton stunned the world this time last year by revealing he had agreed to quit Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari in a £100million deal.While Hamilton’s base salary is said to be worth £50m a season, his overall contract once sponsorships and bonuses are included is reported to be worth a staggering £363m.After being revealed in Ferrari colours last week, Hamilton said on Instagram: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever and today, my first as a Ferrari driver, is one of those days.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red.”I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today. Today we start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      F1 icon Johnny Herbert AXED from role he’s held for 15 years just months after Max Verstappen row

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      JOHNNY HERBERT has been axed from his F1 driver steward role after 15 years of service, the FIA have confirmed.The FIA said Herbert’s panel job was “incompatible” with his media work after the Englishman clashed with Max Verstappen last year.Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as an F1 driver steward from the 2025 seasonCredit: GettyHerbert said Max Verstappen had a ‘horrible mindset’ after his performance in MexicoCredit: GettyHerbert found himself in hot water with Verstappen’s camp in OctoberCredit: GettyA statement from the FIA on Wednesday read: “It is with regret that we announce today that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward.“Johnny is widely respected and brought invaluable experience and expertise to his role.“However, after discussion, it was mutually agreed that his duties as an FIA steward and that of a media pundit were incompatible. “We thank him for his service and wish him well in his future endeavours.”READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTThe former driver provided his opinions on F1 in the media via various outlets during the 2024 season.But Herbert found himself in hot water with Verstappen’s camp for his comments about the Red Bull driver’s performance at the Mexican Grand Prix in October.He accused the 27-year-old of having a “horrible mindset” and urged him to tone down his aggressive style in a column for a betting website.The 60-year-old had been on the four-person stewards’ panel who handed Verstappen two 10-second time penalties in Mexico for clashes with title rival Lando Norris.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSVerstappen’s dad Jos openly questioned whether it is a good idea for stewards who apply the rules in races to also have a platform to share such strong opinions in public.He told Dutch media: “The FIA should take a good look at the staffing of the stewards, who they put there and whether there is no appearance of a conflict of interest.”Red Bull announce 22-year-old will be Max Verstappen’s new team-mate hours after Sergio Perez exit Herbert defended his right to express his views publicly and stated his opinions were separate from his professional work.He said: “Everyone has an opinion. Martin Brundle has an opinion. Why can’t I when I am not at the racetrack? “The racetrack has been my world for 50 years. If I do not quite agree with what I see on the racetrack I will say so. “It is not just Max – I will criticise anyone if I feel it is warranted. Is there any bias? No, of course not.”Clearly, after assessing the situation, the FIA does not agree that the two roles can be performed without a conflict of interest.Keen to avoid perceptions of bias from their stewards, the governing body has decided to avoid further rows of the same nature.A new driver steward is now needed for the Melbourne race on March 16, following Herbert’s exit.READ MORE SUN STORIESHerbert worked as a pundit for Sky Sports F1 while he acted as an FIA steward.But he dropped from Sky’s F1 presenting team after 11 years at the end of his contract before the 2023 F1 season.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Michael Schumacher’s brother admits ‘everything I do is not good enough’ and dad told him to ‘get a proper job’

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      MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’S brother Ralf admits “everything I do is not good enough” and revealed his dad told him to “get a proper job.”Ralf, 49, is a former Formula One star who spent 11 seasons in the sport.Ralf Schumacher has opened up about living in the shadow of brother and F1 legend MichaelCredit: ReutersRalf admits his dad tried dissuading him from also becoming a racing driverCredit: GettyCompeting from 1997 to 2007, he won six Grand Prix races starring for the likes of Jordan, Williams and Toyota.But Ralf’s achievements in the sport have always paled in comparison with older brother Michael.The Ferrari legend won a joint-record seven world titles during his time racing.Michael was tragically placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a traumatic brain injury while skiing in 2013.READ MORE IN F1And he is now set to become a grandfather for the first time after daughter Gina announced her pregnancy last month.Reflecting on his relationship with Michael, Ralf told The Times that he always felt he was being questioned by people due to his brother’s superior prowess behind the wheel.It even reached a stage where their dad told Ralf to pursue a new career as he would never be able to emulate Michael’s success.Ralf said: “People look at you and everything you do is not good enough.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“They (my family) are not really into motor sport. My father doesn’t like that. He prefers fishing.“Even when Michael was so successful, my father always said to me: ‘Please, do something different.’Ralf Schumacher brands ex-wife a ‘liar’ & leaks messages“He wanted me to be a chef, to have a proper job and not motor racing, because you cannot make money with it.“Even when Michael was in Formula 1, my father said: ‘No, no, forget it. He was so lucky. One is amazing already, but two [sons] will never make it. So do something else.’” More

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      ‘I think he’s lost his edge’ fears F1 legend Martin Brundle after watching Lewis Hamilton’s first drive for Ferrari

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      FORMULA ONE icon Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton’s best days are behind him – but could still win an eighth title. Seven-time world champion Hamilton is racing for Ferrari in the upcoming 2025 season. Lewis Hamilton has completed his first practice session as a Ferrari driverCredit: GettyThe seven-time champ was slower than teammate Charles Leclerc in the new carCredit: GettyF1 legend Martin Brundle believes the 40-year-old is past his bestCredit: AlamyThe 40-year-old completed his first test laps for his new team on Wednesday.It came almost a year after Hamilton shocked the world of F1 by declaring he was leaving Mercedes for the Italian giants.Hamilton’s lap times were released on Thursday as he gets to grips with the new Ferrari. But Brundle – who spent over a decade in F1 between 1984 and 1996 – fears Hamilton has lost some of the verve that made him a fearless champion. READ MORE ON F1Brundle told Sky Sports: “Do I think the best of Lewis Hamilton is ahead or behind him? I think it’s behind him. “I think he’s lost the edge, sometimes he gets in scuffles he used to emerge out in front of.”Hamilton’s practice lap times were slower than teammate Charles Leclerc.They also lagged behind the pace set by Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher during his first laps with the team. Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDespite the slow start, Brundle is confident Hamilton will be “re-energised” by the new surroundings. He continued: “I think 96/97 per cent of Lewis Hamilton in a winning car is still good enough.Lewis Hamilton visits Ferrari HQ as he arrives at Maranello for his first official day with the Scuderia “His energy and his enthusiasm will be re-energised by the whole experience.”He will not be overwhelmed by driving a Ferrari, as so many drivers have been.”And despite Leclerc showing his speed in practice, Brundle believes Lewis is still in contention of winning a historic 8th title.He continued: “This is only Hamilton’s third team in Formula 1, and he will want to go there and show that, despite just turning 40, he’s not over the hill like some people were saying last year.”He will want to show he has made the right decision again. He will go there full of energy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Lewis will have to face that, and the fact Leclerc is incredibly fast. “But I have no doubt that if Ferrari have a race-winning car or a championship-winning car, then Lewis can win races and even the championship.” More

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      Inside crazy world of Ferrari Lewis Hamilton has joined from bonus payments and spygate scandal to gifting Brit a house

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been thrust into the crazy world of Ferrari.And from bonus payments to bust-ups, it’s not all “Dolce Vita” at the Italian team.Lewis Hamilton pictured on his first official day working at FerrariCredit: INSTAGRAM@SCUDERIAFERRARIHamilton was overjoyed to have joined the F1 powerhousesCredit: INSTAGRAM@SCUDERIAFERRARINot to mention the notorious “Spygate” scandal that nearly broke Ferrari and convulsed Formula One in 2007. F1’s most iconic team have produced box office moments since their debut in the sport in 1950.So SunSport has compiled a list of everything you need to know about the Italian powerhouse.The TifosiHamilton has already met the Tifosi – Ferrari’s loyal Italian fanbase with its name originating from the Ancient Greek “typhos” – for the bonfire smoke ancient Olympian fans would experience after a win. READ MORE SPORT STORIESThey have made their mark as F1’s most boisterous and vibrant fan base, becoming the beating heart of Ferrari’s rich history. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has been doing his best to brush up on his Italian, speaking the language on his first day on the job in Maranello. He was filmed saying “Tutto Bene?” to the Tifosi, which in English means “all good?”Bonus paymentCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Concorde Agreement is effectively the document that binds F1 together, setting out both the framework of the rules and the commercial terms, including the amount of prize money the teams receive.Most read in MotorsportFerrari‘s importance to F1 – as the sport’s most famous manufacturer and the only team to have participated in every season of the World Championship since it inauguration in 1950 – has seen the Scuderia controversially rewarded with extra bonus payments over the years.Ferrari urged to rip up Lewis Hamilton’s contract by F1 legend after star’s ‘worrying’ admission Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.Ferrari’s special treatment is set to continue – albeit at a reduced level – under the new Concorde Agreement for 2026.For example, in 2016, Ferrari trousered a whopping £139MILLION from Formula One’s prize pot – despite finishing in THIRD place.The Italian team will earn more than champions Mercedes or second-placed Red Bull due to a lucrative agreement with the sport’s former chief Bernie Ecclestone.Spygate scandalIn 2007, the F1 world was shaken in the wake of the now-infamous “Spygate” saga.It resulted in McLaren receiving an unprecedented and eye-watering $100m fine and being thrown out of the 2007 constructors’ championship. The scandal followed Ferrari chief mechanic Nigel Stepney stealing nearly 800 pages of confidential technical information from the company and giving them to his friend Mike Coughlan, who was the Chief Designer at McLaren.Stepney was exposed after asking his wife to copy the secret documents at a local photocopy shop, in Woking, and a worker informed Ferrari.It cost both men their jobs and led to Ferrari taking legal action against Coughlan, who reached an agreement with the racing giant. Following the uproar, an investigation from McLaren found none of the documents “had been passed to any other members of the team or incorporated into our cars”.However, when new evidence was produced, McClaren was disqualified from the championship and served the record-breaking fine. That year, the battle between Fernando Alonso and Hamilton led to Kimi Raikkonen sweeping in and claiming the 2007 title.Nigel Stepney leaked confidential Ferrari documentsTeam order chaosFernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were involved in a major controversy when they were teammates in Ferrari in 2010. There was a major bust-up over team orders at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in 2010. Ever since 2002, the FIA banned any kind of team orders from teams to their drivers during an F1 race weekend. This meant no team could order drivers to switch positions or perform any other trick. In 2010, Sebastian Vettel was well on his way to winning his first world championship when he qualified on pole for the German Grand Prix but did not get a good start. This allowed both Ferrari drivers to overtake Vettel, with Massa leading the race while Alonso was second. Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were involved in a major controversy when they were teammates in Ferrari back in 2010.Credit: APBy lap 47 Alonso was close to Massa and clocking faster lap times, prompting a radio call from the Brazilian’s race engineer. It said: “Fernando is faster than you. Confirm you understood the message?” After the message, Massa suddenly slowed down, allowing Alonso to easily pass him. Although there were no direct orders from the Ferrari pit wall it was clear the team had given Massa a nudge. After the race, team principal Stefano Domenicali, manager Massimo Rivola and both Ferrari drivers were summoned by the stewards for a reported breach of sporting regulations.Home is where the heart isLewis Hamilton has been gifted a new home in Italy to ease him into his move to Ferrari.After landing in Italy last Sunday, Hamilton was treated to a tour of the factory by the team’s bigwigs including team principal Frederic Vasseur, and chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna. The tour also visited the Fiorano house occupied by the team’s founder Enzo Ferrari, and the pit garage at the track. The team have pulled out all the stops to make the Brit feel at home, with them handing over the keys to a local property to help him soak up the Ferrari-mad country. Lewis Hamilton greets Ferarri fans arriving at the Fiorano CircuitCredit: GETTYSharing his first thoughts about the £50million move on Instagram, Sir Lewis wrote: “There are some days that you know you’ll remember forever.”And today, my first as a Ferrari driver is one of those.’I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream.”We start a new era in the history of this iconic team, and I can’t wait to see what story we will write together.” More