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      Christian Horner sext scandal WILL be covered on Netflix’s Drive to Survive – and what Geri’s husband said to show chief

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      CHRISTIAN Horner’s sexting scandal will be covered in the next season of the hit Netflix show Drive to Survive. Show chief James Gay-Rees has revealed his team plans to include the saga that rocked F1 in the documentary’s seventh season.Christian Horner will see his scandal feature in Drive to SurviveCredit: GettyIt will be new agony for him and wife Geri HalliwellCredit: PAHorner and his driver Max Verstappen have already won two races in 2024Credit: GettyIt will potentially reopen wounds for Horner and his wife Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell as they attempt to move on from the drama.Horner has previously raged against the scrutiny over the scandal – but now it will be the focus of the Netflix show watched by millions. Brit filmmaker Gay-Rees revealed he has spoken to the Red Bull chief since the scandal broke before the start of the F1 season.He claims the 50-year-old ex-racing driver told him: “This is all your fault.”Horner appears to have been referencing the new focus Drive to Survive has put on F1 – especially drama and scandal behind the scenes of the Grand Prix circus. Speaking of the scandal, Mr Gay-Rees said: “It will have to be referenced in some capacity, yeah.””And they will all want it to be told in a particular way, so it’s about treading that line to keep everybody happy, and to keep Netflix happy, and us – so we can sleep at night with the decisions we’ve made,” he told The Telegraph.Horner was cleared of misconduct by a Red Bull investigation back in February. Most read in MotorsportBut the scandal was taken to a new level when sexually suggestive texts appearing to be sent by Horner were leaked.Horner’s accuser – a female colleague – has since been suspended by Red Bull and has appealed the decision.‘We’re always grateful’, says Christian Horner as he hails wife Geri Halliwell in Mother’s Day post amid sexting scandalAnd she reportedly plans to take her case to an employment tribunal as she wants to return to work for the championship-winning team.Mr Gay-Rees said: “You have to have balance. I think Horner is looking ok for the time being, but it doesn’t feel like it’s done yet. “It will all depend on how it plays out.” ‘I don’t know what he got up to – and I genuinely don’t have an opinion on it, but he’s been through it and you wouldn’t wish that on anybody.”Horner’s accuser is reportedly “in it for the long haul” as she continues to fight against the decision to clear her boss, reports The Independent. A source said: “She remains resolute and is in it for the long haul. “She’s holding her council for now and wants the matter dealt with privately.”Horner has always denied any wrongdoing over the allegations and blasted the infamous text leak as “anonymous speculation”. He has demanded an end to the drama which he described as a “very trying period” for his family.His wife Geri has stood by him – appearing at his side at the races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, both won by Red Bull.Red Bull are first in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships after a dominant start to the season.Horner’s star driver Max Verstappen will be looking for his fourth world championship in a row – and won the first two races.He was only undone in Australia when his brakes caught fire after he lost first place to Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.Verstappen however remains the hot favourite for the title.And the Dutchman, 26, has been one of the most vocal critics of Drive to Survive. He had previously boycotted the show, refusing any interviews – claiming it had faked storylines and made the drama “over the top”. Speaking earlier this year, he said: “You don’t see a lot of me on Drive to Survive, which is why I don’t like doing it. “You probably don’t get the right side of me because it is just an interview, I am just sitting down in a dark room and I hate that. “They put a mic in front of you and you have to talk about the season which… just have a casual interaction, have fun.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “Also, some things are just private, right? People don’t need to know what we are doing and what we are saying.” SCANDAL… LAP BY LAP
      FEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.
      FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.
      FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.
      FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.
      FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.
      FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.
      FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.
      FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.
      MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.
      MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”
      MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job. He denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”
      MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.
      MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends the employee.
      MAR 15: Horner’s accuser allegedly launches an appeal against the investigation that saw the Red Bull chief cleared.
      MAR 16: The female employee lodges a complaint against Horner with the FIA.
      MAR 17: Horner reportedly agrees to ‘public ceasefire’ with senior Red Bull Racing management to quell the drama More

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      F1 legend, 36, breaks silence on shock retirement U-turn rumours and replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL has broken his silence on rumours about his Formula One retirement U-turn and replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.The 36-year-old took his gas off the pedal and left the race track at the end of the 2022 season.Sebastian Vettel has broken his silence on the retirement U-turn rumoursCredit: GettyThere has been speculation Vettel will replace Lewis Hamilton at MercedesCredit: GettyThe four-time world champion wanted to call it quits on his career at Aston Martin to spend more time with his family. But fast forward to today, the German superstar is still open to getting back on the track.When his career ended Vettel said that “You should never say never” to a comeback.And recently the ex-Ferrari driver has been linked to a cockpit return for the 2025 season.READ MORE ON F1After Hamilton announced in February he would be leaving the Silver Arrows at the end of the year for Ferrari there was speculation Vettel would replace him.But Vettel has confirmed he does not intend to join Mercedes.Vettel told BILD: “I’m still interested and follow the races. There’s a lot going on at the moment – on and off the track.”But for me, Formula 1 is not an issue at the moment.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”When I left the sport at the time, I said that you never know if you might make a comeback. “But the intention wasn’t for me to stop and then start again.”The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two BritsOn Monday Vettel was spotted behind the wheel again as he took part in a test for Porsche’s endurance team in Aragon, Spain.He continued: “It was quite funny. I was just curious to see how such a car works and it was exciting to see. “Of course, it was a bit of an adjustment to a Formula 1 car and after a year and a half I was maybe a little rusty.”But for now Vettel will remain retired until the right opportunity comes calling for him. More

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      World’s sexiest racing driver goes braless in revealing dress on Mexico holiday as fans call her ‘sunkissed beauty’

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      STUNNING racing car driver Lindsay Brewer is in pole position again after sharing a series of snaps from a recent holiday in Mexico.The petrolhead and model has amassed a huge online fanbase.Lindsay Brewer has been enjoying herself on holidayCredit: InstagramThe racing driver posed by the oceanCredit: InstagramLindsay wore a green bikini on her tripCredit: InstagramThe 26-year-old beamed for snapsCredit: InstagramBrewer, 26, drives in the USF Pro 2000 and counts Lewis Hamilton as one of her inspirations.She has 2.7million Instagram followers, and regularly keeps them up to date with her latest goings on.In her most recent post, The Colorado-born stunner uploaded pictures from a trip to Mexico.She captioned them: “A couple of days in paradise.”READ MORE IN SPORTIn three of the snaps, Lindsay posed in a glamorous white dress while standing by the ocean.And she also grinned as she wore a green bikini.Fans loved her pictures, with the post quickly receiving nearly 100,000 likes.Plenty also rushed to leave a comment, with one writing: “She’s glowingggg.”Most read in MotorsportWhile a second commented: “Hello cutie!!!!”A third called her a “Sunkissed Beauty”.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramAnd another added: “You’re so hot.”Asked about her role models while speaking to Racers Behind The Helmet, she quickly mentioned a British sporting legend.She said: “I would say Lewis Hamilton and the Andrettis.”Nowadays I still am a big fan of Lewis, and of people like Romain Grosjean who made the move to Indycar and is doing a fantastic job of helping market the series and build the viewer base.”I’ve grown up driving alongside a bit of the Indycar and F1 paddock, and it’s great to see people I’ve karted with who have gotten to where they are now.”TAKE A GLIMPSE AT LINDSAY’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…Lindsay is a racing car driverCredit: Lindsay BrewerShe drives in USF Pro 2000Credit: Lindsay BrewerLindsay is a big fan of Lewis HamiltonCredit: Instagram/lindsaymariebrewerShe has amassed a huge social media followingCredit: instagram/lindsaymariebrewerLindsay has 2.7million Instagram followersCredit: instagram/lindsaymariebrewerShe regularly keeps fans up to date with what she’s up toCredit: InstagramThe racing car driver loves to take a trip somewhere warmCredit: Instagram/lindsaymariebrewer More

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      Inside Carlos Sainz’s whirlwind fortnight from major surgery to third GP win as F1 star shares behind-the-scenes pics

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      CARLOS SAINZ has provided a behind-the-scenes look at his whirlwind fortnight.The Spanish F1 driver capped off a remarkable two weeks with his third race win at Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz has provided a behind-the-scenes look at his whirlwind fortnightCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55Sainz claimed his third F1 race win at the Australian Grand Prix on SundayCredit: SplashSainz returned to the track in Melbourne after being forced out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 9 with appendicitis.Teenager Oliver Bearman replaced him in Jeddah as Sainz underwent surgery in hospital.In an Instagram post, he has now shared two pictures of himself in a hospital bed during his time away.Sainz also attached a snap of himself smiling as he put on his race overalls, with the bandages from his surgery still visible on his stomach.READ MORE F1 NEWSAnother shot showed him laid down with tubes connected to his face whilst watching his phone through a screen.He added a celebratory post-race snap from Australia as well before ending the post with a clip of himself stretching with a coach during his recovery.Sainz captioned the post: “My road to recovery and a little tribute to the people that made this weekend happen.”Now time to get back training, in good shape and prepare for the next few races. THANK YOU!”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSainz returned to the track after missing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with appendicitisCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55The Spaniard shared a series of snaps from his time in hospitalCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55He put his health issues behind him by taking the chequered flag in MelbourneCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55He had previously dubbed his return to action “a rollercoaster” after victory at the weekend.The win was the first non-Red Bull race victory of the season after Max Verstappen was forced to retire with a brake issue.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramMeanwhile, Sainz finished ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc to complete a Ferrari one-two.He will now be hoping for more success at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on April 7.His win at this season’s third race leaves the 29-year-old fourth in the Drivers’ Championship behind Verstappen, Leclerc and Sergio Perez.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Meet UK’s hottest F1 star! Rebecca Donaldson dated Kardashian ex before Carlos Sainz… and he’s already talked marriage

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      CARLOS Sainz pulled off an epic comeback at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend – and no one looked prouder than his glamorous girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson.The stunning Scot, 28, cheered on the Spaniard, 29, as he cruised his Ferrari to victory in Melbourne – just two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery to remove his appendix.Rebecca Donaldson was trackside to cheer on boyfriend Carlos Sainz at the Australian Grand Prix this weekendCredit: AlamyStunning Rebecca hails from ScotlandCredit: instagram/iamrebeccadRebecca and Carlos went public with their romance last yearCredit: AlamyThe loved-up couple shared a kiss following Carlos’ win yesterday, and were spotted by fans leaving a hotel hand-in-hand this morning.Model Rebecca is becoming a regular trackside since she and Carlos began dating last summer, having been spotted at races in Japan, Austin, Singapore, Las Vegas and Bahrain.Born in Scone, Perthshire, she burst onto the modelling scene as a teenager.She won her first beauty pageant aged 17 in 2011, which saw her entered into the Top Model UK competition.READ MORE F1 FEATURESAnd she has her mum to thank; she said at the time: “My mum entered me and I was really surprised when I found out.“We had to go to rehearsals to practise catwalk type dances before going in front of four judges at the Gardyne Theatre in Dundee.”The prize saw her win, among other things, a designer outfit from Debenhams – but Rebecca has since gone on to model for major agencies and grace the covers of Vogue and Marie Claire.She also starred in a glitzy Ferrari TV advert in May last year, which could be where she met Carlos, as the couple were first spotted together in Milan in June.Most read in MotorsportIt’s thought they then enjoyed luxurious holidays together in Sardinia in August and the Bahamas in November, with both sharing separate Instagram posts.The couple were spotted hugging and kissing ahead of the Mexican GP in October.Rebecca Donaldson stars in glitzy Ferrari adAnd Carlos appeared to confirm their relationship during an interview ahead of the Las Vegas GP three weeks later – with talk even turning to marriage!When grilled by teammate Charles Leclerc over who he’d marry in Vegas, Carlos replied: “That’s a trick question. My current girlfriend.”Famous exRebecca previously dated Kardashians star Scott DisickCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe model was spotted planting a kiss on Carlos at the Mexican GP in OctoberCredit: GettyCarlos and Rebecca at the Las Vegas GPCredit: GettyCarlos was previously in a long-term relationship with Spanish journalist Isa Hernáez from 2017 until they broke up last summer.While little is known about Rebecca’s dating history, she did have a brief two-month fling with Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, after meeting him on a night out.She was spotted with the American reality TV star, who featured in every season of hit series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, at the premiere of Hulu’s The Kardashians in Los Angeles in April 2022.They held hands as they posed together on the red carpet, with Rebecca looking stunning in a green tight-fitting one-shoulder gown.Scott was reportedly “smitten”, but by June they’d split, with a source telling E! News the couple parted ways “amicably”.”Although they had a short-lived romance, it was definitely serious,” the source said. “He enjoyed his time with her but realised he is not in a place to seriously date right now.”Launched business ‘from her bed’Rebecca Donaldson as a young modelCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun GlasgowRebecca regularly shares sizzling snaps to InstagramCredit: instagram/iamrebeccadAs well as her modelling career, Rebecca is an entrepreneur, having set up her own fashion brand during the Covid-19 lockdown.She launched MUSE Activewear, which sells gym wear for women, in October 2020 and has seen her firm grow in the years since.Explaining how she came to launch the brand, she explained: “I was spending many days and hours during lockdown feeling a little purposeless. So, I decided to pursue my dream of starting a clothing brand. “I knew I wanted to create something that not only I would wear and be proud of putting my name against, but also something that was missing from the market – affordable, good quality products that are also very wearable day-to-day, as I found I struggled to find items that covered all these aspects.”I started working with my laptop in bed, but before long, I found myself feeling very lethargic as I relate my bed to sleep. “So to keep focused and productivity levels high whilst working remotely, I recommend finding a place in your home and making it a dedicated work zone.”Rebecca, who has 209K followers on Instagram, has previously admitted she’d never had a 9-5 job.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt seems she’s won over Carlos’ family, as his sisters Ana and Blanca and mum Reyes were reportedly in the crowd when Rebecca walked the runway during Madrid Fashion Week in February.And she’s certainly proving a lucky charm for Carlos, who’ll be looking to replicate his winning form in Japan in two weeks’ time.Rebecca walks the runway at the Lola Casademunt by Maite fashion show during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week MadridCredit: GettyCarlos spent time with Rebecca while resting after undergoing his recent appendix operationCredit: BackGridGlamorous Rebecca has modelled for the likes of Vogue and Marie ClaireCredit: RexRebecca appears to be a lucky charm for CarlosCredit: instagram/iamrebeccad🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Four fans killed and seven injured after rally car crashes into crowd for ‘mystery reason’

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      A RALLY CAR crash in Hungary has killed four fans and left another seven people injured.The incident occurred at an event between the towns of Labatlan and Bajot on Sunday afternoon.Four people have died in a rally car crash in HungaryCredit: Blikk.huSeven spectators were also injured in the crashCredit: Blikk.huA police report confirmed that several people were killed and injured in the crash.The exact circumstances of the crash are still be determined by the authorities.The police statement reads: “A fatal mass accident occurred between Lábatlan and Bajót in the early afternoon of March 24.”According to the data so far, a vehicle participating in a rally race drifted off the road for an unknown reason and drove into the spectators.READ MORE IN SPORT”According to current information, four people were killed and seven were injured. The circumstances are being clarified.”Footage shows the car skidding off the road before colliding with a crowd of spectators.The vehicle had been competing in the race, with the police report stating the car came off the road for an “unknown reason”.A crowd of dust could be seen following the impact in footage from directly after the crash.Most read in MotorsportFootage of the incident shows the car veering off the roadCredit: Blikk.huAccording to a police report the car came off the road for an ‘unknown reason’Credit: Blikk.huThe crash saw the car veer into a crowd of spectators who had been stood behind a barrier at the side of the road.Officials and spectators were shown rushing over to the scene in the video of the crash. More

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      George Russell begs F1 chiefs for red flag after 100mph crash at Australian GP as full audio of team radio plea revealed

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      GEORGE RUSSELL begged for a red flag immediately after his 100mph crash at the Australian Grand Prix.The British star, 26, was involved in a frightening smash between turns six and seven as he battled with Fernando Alonso.George Russell went hurtling into the barrier during the final lapCredit: AFPThe Brit’s car was left balancing on its sideCredit: AFPRussell, 26, endured a tough weekendCredit: AlamyRussell’s Mercedes was left balancing on its side after hitting the barriers with force.With his car in the middle of the track, the Silver Arrows star was desperate for proceedings to be halted so that he wouldn’t be hit.Straight after coming to a stop, Russell worriedly bellowed down his team radio: “Red flag, red flag, I’m in the middle of the track, red flag, red flag. Red, red, red, red, red.”I’m in the middle. Red. F***. Why so long?”READ MORE F1He then thankfully added: “I’m okay, I am in the middle of the track half upside down.”I just completely lost it, sorry guys.”The race subsequently finished behind a virtual safety car.In the media pen after the fact, Russell explained: “I really don’t know what happened, to be honest.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I was half a second behind Fernando on the entry of the corner and then suddenly, before the apex, I was right on his gearbox and lost the car, ran wide.”Unfortunately the wall was… well, I ran wide, hit the wall and then it was obviously a dramatic few seconds after that.The chase for glory: Inside the world of F1 reserve drivers”It’s a disappointing end to a difficult race.”Alonso, 42, initially finished sixth in the race.But he was subsequently slapped with a 20-second time penalty, dropping him to eighth.Russell’s Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton was also forced to retire from the race, after suffering an engine failure during lap 18.After the race, Hamilton said: “This is the worst start to a season. It’s worse than 2009 I think.”Following Mercedes’ double-DNF, team principal Toto Wolff added: “Tough to take, super tough.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I would be lying if I said at any moment I felt positive about the situation and optimistic.”You just need to overcome the negative thoughts and say, ‘we will turn this around’. Today it feels very, very brutal.”Lewis Hamilton has endured a tough start to the seasonCredit: Splash More

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      Eagle-eyed fans fear for Carlos Sainz after spotting Ferrari star after winning Australian GP on return from surgery

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      FORMULA ONE fans are fearing for Carlos Sainz’s health after he was seen struggling to get out of his car following his Australian Grand Prix triumph.The Spaniard, 29, missed the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia earlier this month after being ruled out with appendicitis.Carlos Sainz struggled as he clambered out of his FerrariCredit: Sky SportsHe gingerly put his feet down as he was clearly still feeling the effects of his appendix surgeryCredit: Sky SportsSainz claimed his third Grand Prix victory just weeks after going under the knifeCredit: GettyAfter undergoing appendix surgery he returned to race for Ferrari in Melbourne – replacing British teenager Oliver Bearman who earned seventh place in the Middle East.And it was a memorable weekend for Sainz as he capitalised on Max Verstappen’s early retirement to win his third Grand Prix.Yet the effects of his appendix surgery could still be seen as he climbed out of the car after his victory.Sainz awkwardly clambered up onto the side of his Ferrari before he gingerly put his feet on the floor and walked over to receive his congratulations.READ MORE IN F1Reacting to the clip, one said: “Class act is Carlos…. Red Bull next year..”While another added: “He did an incredible job even though he wasn’t feeling 100% 🤍🤍🤍.”Following his whirlwind win, Sainz said: “Life sometimes is crazy.”What happened at the beginning of the year (not being renewed at Ferrari), then the appendix and the comeback and the win – a rollercoaster, but I love it.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also opened up about struggling hugely with his abdominal muscles before flying to Australia.Sainz added: “When I was about to catch my flight to Australia, I was still in bed and could barely use my abdominal muscles.TikTok stars forced to apologise after filming F1 star George Russell using URINAL and making series of crude jokes”I was like ‘this isn’t going to happen’. But I took the flight and suddenly when I landed in Australia, the feeling was a lot better.” More