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      Lewis Hamilton wears stunning all pink denim outfit as Mercedes’ F1 superstar scoots around at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

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      LEWIS HAMILTON turned heads as he rocked up to this weekend’s race track in a bright pink denim outfit.
      The British superstar cruised around the circuit on his scooter ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

      Lewis Hamilton whizzed around the track on his electric scooterCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Fashion icon Hamilton made sure he stood out from the crowd when he arrived on Friday.
      The 35-year-old could be seen a mile off in his bright pink double denim outfit.
      He completed the look with a white t-shirt, white trainers and his sunglasses.
      Hamilton kept his ‘Black Lives Matter’ face mask on as he sped around the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari track.

      The F1 champion had his hair slicked back in braids just days after he showed off a frizzy new look.
      Hamilton made history last weekend as he surpassed Michael Schumacher’s win race record.
      He moved one step closer to title No7 by winning his record-breaking 92nd Grand Prix in Portugal.
      But he has also hinted that he is not far off retirement which could happen at the end of the next racing calendar year.

      Lewis Hamilton kept his face mask on as he went for a ride on the trackCredit: Splash News

      Lewis Hamilton was joined by his beloved pet pooch Roscoe on FridayCredit: Splash News

      He told Sky Sports: “I still want to continue to race but I don’t know how much longer it will be.
      “It’s definitely not going to be a long time before I stop, so this is a period of time where I’ve got to slowly work out what the future holds.”
      Despite talk of retirement, Hamilton has revealed he is keen to sign a new deal with Mercedes.

      The British superstar has hinted that he is not far away from retiringCredit: Reuters

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      F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix: Why is there no practice today at Imola?

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      THE F1 season is reaching a crescendo – and this week teams and drivers are back at one of racing’s most iconic circuits.
      Imola plays host to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton will look to tighten his grip on the Driver’s Championship.

      Preparations for this weekend’s GP are underway in ItalyCredit: AFP

      But you may have noticed that the race schedule is over two days than the usual three.
      Why is there no practice today at Imola?
      The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc with the Formula One calendar and the past few weeks have been gruelling.
      As a result, a number of tracks that wouldn’t usually have been on the schedule have been added to minimise travel.
      One of these is Imola, which hasn’t seen F1 racing since 2006.

      F1 Grand Prix weekends are usually held over three days, with two practice sessions on Friday morning and afternoon.
      But at Imola this weekend, the race schedule will include NO racing on Friday and practice instead moves to Saturday morning, before qualifying in the afternoon.

      Lewis Hamilton is favourite to tale the chequered flag at ImolaCredit: AFP
      The decision to do this is purely logistical – teams are burned out from the gruelling schedule and this seemed a perfect opportunity for bosses to trial a two-day race weekend.
      After moving from Germany to Portugal, this triple-header race without a break has been seen as detrimental to the drivers ability to perform.

      As such, the decision was taken to make the Emilia-Romagna GP a two-day event and reduce the strain on the racers.
      If the calendar is expanded in the future – as expected – it could yet become the norm going forward.

      What is the race schedule?
      Saturday, October 31
      Practice – 9am to 10.30am
      Qualifying – 1pm to 2pm
      Sunday, November 1
      Race – 12.10pm More

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals he DOES want to sign new Mercedes contract and hints it will be completed when F1 title is sealed

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has stated that he DOES want to continue in Formula One as he hunts down another of Michael Schumacher’s records.
      A 77-point lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship looks to be unassailable in his pursuit of a seventh world title.

      Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes contract expires at the end of the yearCredit: Splash News

      That would draw the Brit level with Ferrari legend Schumacher, whose 91 race wins Hamilton topped with victory in Portugal last weekend.
      After that race, Hamilton insisted Mercedes’ dominance of the sport can continue – with himself behind the wheel.
      The six-time champ told Sky Sports: “I definitely don’t think it’s over.
      “I want to continue.

      “I think once we get the job done and the stress of the bubble and everything passes on, we can get to whatever comfortable or uncomfortable position we need to be in and we’ll get it done so we can continue.”
      Hamilton, 35, has admitted that it is ‘not going to be a long time’ before he hangs up his steering wheel.
      With his current £40million-a-year contract up at the end of the season, the star admitted he was not previously in the right headspace to sit down with Merc boss Toto Wolff and thrash out a deal.
      Yet, with the hindsight of the coronavirus pandemic, he does acknowledge that it may have been a good idea to sign on a year ago.

      Hamilton noted: “Naturally I think already last year, in Hungary last year I think Toto was talking about signing a contract.
      “Of course the pandemic wasn’t then and you look back and you’re like maybe I should have signed it then.
      “But the thing is I just think things happen at the right time and I definitely wasn’t ready mentally at the time.
      “I wanted to give myself the space mentally to really think about what I want to do, think if there’s any adjustments for me and for the team, how can we get more out of each other – how can I give them an easier time.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team on verge of F1 constructors title… with all 1,200 staff in line for at least £10k bonus

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      ALL Mercedes’ 1,200 staff will scoop a £10,000-plus bonus if Lewis Hamilton’s team seal a seventh straight F1 constructors’ title on Sunday.
      Runaway championship leader Hamilton or teammate Valtteri Bottas need only come fourth at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in San Marino to clinch more glory for the Silver Arrows.

      Brit Lewis Hamilton or team-mate Valterri Bottas need only finish fourth this weekend to spark a tasty bonus for all Mercedes’ staffCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Flying Finn Valterri Bottas is second-placed in the F1 drivers’ table, 77 points behind six-time champ Lewis HamiltonCredit: Alamy Live News

      And Hamilton’s earliest chance to win his own seventh world title could arrive as early as the Turkish GP, with three races to spare.
      Mercedes lead Red Bull by 209 points with 220 still available.
      The Brackley-based team are currently F1’s fourth most successful team but can pass WIlliams with just another two victories.

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      Nonetheless, Damon Hill fears Hamilton’s astonishing 92 wins could fail the test of time due to a lack of competition.

      While Hamilton was pushed to the wire by his former teammate Nico Rosberg, his current partner Bottas, cannot match the Brit for speed.
      Hill, who won the title in 1996, said: “There is a risk that Lewis’ achievements will be measured against the intensity of his competition.
      “He had to fight hard against Nico but he pretty much had the upper hand on him most of the time.
      “Valtteri is doing a solid job but he cannot keep up with Lewis during the races.

      “Mercedes have totally dominated this era and Lewis is not being challenged.
      “He demolishes everyone but we are missing the chance to see the best of him because if he had to fight hard that is when you see the great drivers shine.
      “You cannot keep saying look at the king’s lovely new coat over and over again.”

      Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team will get more than fringe benefits if he or Valtteri Bottas help wrap up the constructors’ crown on SundayCredit: Instagram

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      Lewis Hamilton shows off his stunning frizzy hair as Mercedes’ F1 legend says ‘just one of them days’

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      FORMULA ONE superstar Lewis Hamilton has switched up his look for his 20.4million followers… and it appears to be an instant hit with fans.
      The Brit took to Instagram to show off his curly locks during a day off ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in San Marino.

      Lewis Hamilton showed off his new hairstyle on InstagramCredit: Instagram

      Alongside an image of his impressive frizzy hair, Hamilton captioned it: “Just one of them days #grateful.”
      A host of his celebrity friends complimented his style including former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert.
      The Dutchman replied: “Nice do bro haha.”
      Model Naomi Campbell added: “What a mane Lil bro.”

      Hamilton is basking in the glory after creating history by breaking Michael Schumacher’s win race record.
      The 35-year-old, arguably Britain’s greatest ever sportsman, eclipsed the German legend with his 92nd race win in Portugal on Sunday.
      He will also equal Schumacher’s seventh world champion haul when he envitably defends his crown this season.

      Lewis Hamilton picked up his 92nd race win on SundayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Hamilton also hinted that he is not far off retirement which could happen at the end of the next racing calendar year.

      He told Sky Sports: “I still want to continue to race but I don’t know how much longer it will be.
      “It’s definitely not going to be a long time before I stop, so this is a period of time where I’ve got to slowly work out what the future holds.”

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      F1 slammed by human rights groups after Saudi Arabia race in Jeddah announced for first time on Grand Prix calendar

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      F1 BOSSES have been condemned by human rights groups for scheduling next year’s penultimate race of the season in Saudi Arabia.
      But Amnesty International fell short of demanding the cancellation of the race in Jeddah – only asking the Lewis Hamilton and the rest of the grid to speak out against the country’s regime.

      F1 chiefs have been slammed for scheduling a race next year in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Formula One chiefs have been in discussions with the Saudi authorities over a race in the Gulf state for most of this year.
      Now they plan the street circuit in the Red Sea city which will host the first Saudi GP while a new purpose-built track at Qiddiyah, scheduled for 2023, is completed.
      But the proposal faced an instant push back from Amnesty International, which branded the race “part of ongoing efforts to sportswash the country’s abysmal human rights record”.
      The organisation added: “Saudi authorities apparently still see elite-level sport as a means of rebranding their severely tarnished reputation.

      “If a Saudi Grand Prix goes ahead, at the very least Formula One should insist that all contracts contain stringent labour standards across all supply chains, and that all race events are open to everyone without discrimination
      “In the lead-up to a race in Jeddah, we would urge all F1 drivers, owners and teams to consider speaking out about the human rights situation in the country.
      “Including by expressing solidarity with jailed human rights defenders.”
      While Saudi Arabia is on the provisional schedule for the first time, there is currently no Brazilain GP planned for the first time since 1972.

      This year’s race was cancelled because of Covid-19 but F1 is now in a dispute with the promoter of the Interlagos track on the outskirts of Sao Paulo.
      Meanwhile, this weekend’s Emilio Romagna GO at Imola will take place without fans after the Italian government banned spectators.
      Track chiefs had planned for a 13,000 attendance but rising Covid-19 infections in the region saw Government bosses in Rome step in, with F1 saying it “understands and respects the decision taken by the authorities”.

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      Pierre Gasly commits F1 future to Alpha Tauri teams for next year after impressive year and debut GP win

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      PIERRE GASLY has agreed to stay with Alpha Tauri for the 2021 Formula One season.
      The Frenchman has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign this time around, winning his first Grand Prix along the way.

      Gasly, 24, won his first GP earlier this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And he will remain on Red Bull’s second team for a third year.
      The identity of his partner, however, is anyone’s guess – with Daniil Kvyat expected to be dropped.
      Upon the announcement, Gasly, 24, said: “I’m extremely happy to continue with Scuderia Alpha Tauri for another season.
      “This year is going very well, and we are on track to have our most successful season in the team’s history.

      “I feel we have a very strong relationship, we have managed to take every opportunity that’s come our way, the best one at the Italian Grand Prix.
      “Winning my first Formula One race in Monza was a very special moment for me, and it was made extra sweet to deliver a second win in the team’s history, so I’m very proud of that.
      “I’ll do my maximum to push the team and take all my responsibility to bring it as far forward as I can.”
      Gasly made his F1 debut in 2018 with Alpha Tauri, then known as Toro Rosso.

      RACING FOR ALPHA TAURI IN 2021!1 podium + 1 race win means we keep going with my boys at @AlphaTauriF1. I will give my very best to bring success to these guys. One more year in white! The best is yet to come. pic.twitter.com/Lu1XgWvm0L
      — PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) October 28, 2020

      Having initially impressed, he was promoted to Red Bull’s main team alongside Max Verstappen.
      But having struggled alongside the Belgian, he returned to Toro Rosso in a swap with Alexander Albon during the 2019 campaign.
      Upon today’s news, team principal Franz Tost said: “Pierre has been part of the Red Bull driver pool for many years and I hope he will remain in the Red Bull family for many seasons ahead.
      “Pierre has proven to be highly competitive also thanks to his great race craft, extracting the car’s potential at every race and giving valuable feedback to his engineers.”
      As for Kvyat’s position, one leading contender is thought to be Japanese F2 star Yuki Tsunoda – while Albon could potentially be demoted.

      Alex Albon could return to Alpha TauriCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Lando Norris says sorry after downplaying Lewis Hamilton win record and lashing out at ‘d*******’ Stroll after crash

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      LANDO NORRIS has apologised after downplaying Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking achievements at the Portuguese Grand Prix.
      Hamilton went past Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 race victories after winning at Portimao on Sunday.

      Lando Norris has apologised for recent comments that have not gone down wellCredit: Alamy Live News

      I owe an apology. I’ve been stupid and careless with some things I’ve said lately in media and interviews, and haven’t shown the respect I should have to certain people. I’m not that kind of person, so know I should apologise to them but also everyone reading/listening. Sorry
      — Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) October 27, 2020

      However, the Brit’s success did not appear to dazzle fellow British F1 driver Norris, who suggested the 35-year-old’s Mercedes should be winning every race and that he only had limited competition.
      Norris also criticised Racing Point’s Lance Stroll following a collision. He was heard on radio calling his rival a ‘c***’ and asked ‘what the f*** is this d***head doing’.
      The 20-year-old has since apologised for his comments, saying he had been ‘stupid and careless’ and had not shown enough respect.
      He wrote on Twitter: “I owe an apology. I’ve been stupid and careless with some things I’ve said lately in media and interviews and, and I haven’t shown the respect I should have to certain people.

      “I’m not that kind of person, so I know I should apologise to them but also everyone reading/listening. Sorry.”
      Speaking after Sunday’s race, Norris was quoted by RaceFans as saying about Hamilton: “I’m just happy for him, nothing more.
      “It doesn’t mean anything to me really. He’s in a car which should win every race, basically.
      “He has to beat one or two other drivers, that’s it. Fair play to him, he’s still doing the job he has to do.”

      Norris suffered some car damage in his clip with StrollCredit: Getty – Pool

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      The McLaren driver also made comments about Stroll following a collision between the pair in Portugal, but later apologised for swearing at the Canadian over the radio.
      Stroll was given a five-second time penalty and two points on his licence for the incident that saw their cars come together.
      Norris said: “I don’t know what he was doing, really. He went to the left, I didn’t know where he was, really.
      “He went to the left which I was quite surprised by when he could very easily have gone for the inside.
      “And I was easily halfway alongside, he just turns in.”

      Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 race winsCredit: Splash News

      Lance Stroll crashed out in Portugal – but Lando Norris had no sympathyCredit: PA:Press Association More