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      Fans are only just realising what F1 star Lance Stroll’s real name is

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      FANS have been left stunned after only just discovering Formula One star Lance Stroll’s real name.The Aston Martin driver, 24, has recently confirmed that he is dating model Marilou Belanger.
      Fans have been left in shock after discovering Lance Stroll’s real nameCredit: Rex
      But despite his healthy love-life, the Canadian has had a tough time on the track and is yet to gain a podium finish this season.
      He only managed 11th place at the recent Dutch GP despite being cheered on by his new squeeze.
      And that was followed by a disappointing 16th place finish at Sunday’s Monza GP in Italy.
      Race supporters recently got talking as rumours began to spread that Stroll could be planning to swap his seat in F1 for a new career as a tennis player.
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      However, those reports were quickly dismissed by his Aston Martin team, although he has now set tongues wagging again.
      The star has been around for some time now after entering F1 as an 18-year-old in 2017 and he has also secured three podium finishes to date.
      But it seems that not many people actually realised that he was holding a secret regarding his true identity.
      His real name is actually Lance Strulovitch (which is shortened to Stroll).
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      And his 62-year-old billionaire father’s real name is actually Lawrence Strulovitch, although he too goes by the surname of Stroll.
      The star, who will next be in action at the Singapore GP on September 17, is of Russian Jewish descent from his father’s side.
      He also holds both Canadian and Belgian citizenship, with the latter due to the nationality of his mother.
      His true surname has previously been revealed before, but after it emerged again on social media, fans appeared to be in complete shock.
      One tweeted: “Did you know that Lance Stroll’s full name is Lance Strulovitch? Me neither!”
      Another said: “When was someone gonna tell me that Lance Stroll’s name is actually Lance Strulovitch?”
      While a fellow fan said: “STRULOVITCH that’s such a cool name like aaaaaaaa.” More

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      Moment Lance Stroll blasts his F1 car through a factory to christen Aston Martin’s new Silverstone HQ

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      LANCE STROLL has christened Aston Martin’s new £200million factory by blasting his F1 car through the building.The brand new 400,000 sq ft facility has been opened in Silverstone, just across the road from the famous F1 track that will host this week’s British Grand Prix.
      Lance Stroll takes his Aston Martin racing car through the building
      The car opens the factory in the most spectacular way
      Aston Martin prepare the car at the company’s offices at Silverstone
      Aston Martin employees get a rare treat with an inside job from Stroll
      Stroll, who races for Aston Martin alongside Fernando Alonso, was given the task of providing the unofficial opening – by driving through the new offices.
      He said: “It was unbelievable to drive our Formula One car through the new factory.
      “At first, it felt pretty sketchy – slick tyres and concrete floors don’t really mix –but as soon as I got going I felt like I could give it more speed.
      “Getting to see everyone’s faces enjoying watching was really cool for me, especially as most of the amazing people who work here don’t often get to see the car run.
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      “It was the only proper way to break in the new factory!”
      Stroll also drove his F1 car out of the building and along the perimeter road – but resisted the temptation to break the speed limit.
      Team Principal Mike Krack added: “At first, we weren’t sure if it would be possible to run the car along the street.
      “But the engineers did their sums and said we could do it safely.
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      “Until I actually saw Lance climb into the car, I didn’t really believe it – but then he lit it up, burnt some rubber and put a smile on the face of every single team member.
      “It was the perfect way to open our new Technology Campus and a great way to send everyone into the British Grand Prix weekend feeling super-positive ahead of our home race.”
      The silver sleek look houses the future of the British team
      The new HQ is opposite the famous Silverstone race track More

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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix result CHANGED with new position for Lewis Hamilton after Aston Martin protest is upheld

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      THE F1 Austrian Grand Prix standings have changed after Aston Martin’s protest regarding cars exceeding track limits was upheld.There was no doubt about the winner, with Max Verstappen claiming another comfortable victory ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.
      Max Verstappen, centre right, won the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc and Sergio PerezCredit: Reuters
      Aston Martin drivers Lance Stroll, left, and Fernando Alonso had their positions changedCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was pushed down a place after the raceCredit: AP
      But the Aston Martins of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have been promoted after initially coming sixth and 10th respectively.
      These positions were changed after the stewards confirmed the British team’s protest had been successful.
      The stewards said: “The protest was lodged against the accuracy of the Provisional Classification.
      “The Stewards first considered if the protest was admissible.
      “The Stewards determined that as it was lodged on time and complied with the requirements of Chapter 13 of the FIA International Sporting Code, it was an admissible protest.
      “An examination of the list of deleted lap times provided to the Stewards by Race Control, revealed that a number of track limit infringements had not previously been referred to the Stewards for potential penalty.
      “It was determined that some of these infringements warranted a penalty that was not previously applied when the Provisional Classification was published.
      “These penalties will be reflected in the Final Classification.
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      “Accordingly, the Protest is upheld and the Protest Fee is returned to the Competitor.”
      Lewis Hamilton, who had finished seventh, received a five-second penalty from the stewards for exceeding track limits and was pushed down to eighth after the race.
      And he was critical of the rule during his post-race interview.
      He said: “They need to find a new solution for this track.
      “Years ago when we didn’t have track limits, the track was much more enjoyable to drive.
      “It’s strange to be driving and have to comment on the car ahead because that’s what the team have asked you to do. That’s not racing.”
      Alonso moved up to fifth while Stroll was promoted to ninth.
      Meanwhile, Perez was eliminated in Q2 of qualifying earlier in the weekend after he saw THREE flying laps deleted – all for exceeding track limits.
      And when Hamilton was racing behind the Mexican during Sunday’s race, he was insistent the Red Bull driver was also violating track regulations.
      On the team radio, he could be heard saying: “This guy’s been off every single time. Turn 10. Again.”
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      Hamilton had warned Mercedes earlier on about the struggles he was having to stay within the lines.
      He said: “I can’t keep it on the track, the car won’t turn.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton handed brutal warning by F1 rival Fernando Alonso after ‘slow’ jibe leaves pair in hysterics

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      LEWIS HAMILTON received a hilarious warning from Fernando Alonso after their battle at the Canadian Grand Prix.Seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton, 38, got the better of ex-team-mate Alonso, 41, with a lightning fast start in Montreal.
      Lewis Hamilton brilliantly mocked Fernando Alonso for his slow startCredit: Twitter

      Alonso took the jibe in good jest and fired back with a remark of his ownCredit: Twitter
      But the Spaniard ended up having the final say as he worked his way back into second place, pushing Hamilton down to third.
      And the pair, who boast nine F1 world titles between them, enjoyed a friendly, competitive exchange while conducting separate interviews after the race.
      An interviewer began by telling Hamilton: “Hi Lewis, another podium and it was a phenomenal start. You immediately overtake this guy [Alonso].”
      Alonso was stood next to Hamilton conducting his own media duties when Hamilton turned to him and said: “Yeah, his reaction’s a little bit slower because he’s a bit older now. It’s an age thing.”
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      Alonso acknowledged the comment, before Hamilton and Alonso broke into laughter.
      The Aston Martin driver then responded: “In Austria, two weeks time.”
      The Austrian GP is the next race on the F1 calendar at the Red Bull Ring on June 30.
      Alonso sits third in the drivers’ championship on 117 points – 15 ahead of Mercedes man Hamilton in fourth.
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      Sergio Perez’s advantage over Alonso has been cut to just nine points following his disappointing sixth place in Canada.
      But reigning world champion Max Verstappen is already running away with the world title after securing yet another victory on Sunday.
      The Dutchman, 25, has now won six of the eight races in 2023 and each of the last four.
      He sits 69 points clear of Red Bull team-mate Perez – who has won the only other two races so far this season.
      Alonso, back, and Hamilton, front, enjoyed a superb battle on SundayCredit: AP More

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      Fernando Alonso set for explosive reunion with Honda after infamous rant as engine suppliers team up with Aston Martin

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      FERNANDO ALONSO and Honda are poised for an explosive reunion after the Japanese manufacturer agreed a deal to supply Aston Martin with F1 engines.Alonso savaged Honda when he was driving for McLaren, forcing the F1 team to eventually terminate their partnership with the company.
      Fernando Alonso is set for a reunion with Honda at Aston MartinCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard publicly mocked the reliability and performance – much to Honda’s fury.
      However, they could now team up once more after Alonso’s Aston Martin team joined forces with Honda to supply them engines from 2026.
      It comes after world champions Red Bull announced that they would be ditching Honda in favour of a tie-up with Ford.
      Honda bosses say they have “no objections” to working with the two-time world champion, despite his criticism in the past.
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      Koji Watanabe said: “Our stance remains unchanged in thinking the selection of the drivers is fully up to the team members and not something that a partner and supplier like us is supposed to be making.
      “So, we’ll be leaving the driver selection to the team.
      “We have been accelerating our development during all our recent time in Formula One, (including) while working with Alonso, and that enabled us to win the world championship [with Red Bull].
      “I believe he’s such a brand and respectable driver, but, like I said, the selection of drivers is up to the team to decide.
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      “So, if the team decides we’ll have Alonso as a driver again, we will have no objections whatsoever in him driving.”
      Alonso, 41, drove for McLaren between 2015 and 2017 when he famously called the Honda power unit a GP2 engine at their home race in Suzuka.
      Meanwhile, Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll says the Honda deal is “the final piece in the jigsaw” to establish them as one of F1’s top teams.
      He said: “Aston Martin and Honda have a lot in common, including engineering excellence and a long-term commitment and passion to win.
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      Alonso had an explosive relationship with Honda back in his McLaren daysCredit: Getty
      “Honda and its engineers are racers and love to develop its products in competition. Racing is part of its DNA and always has been.
      “Racing has also a part of Aston Martin’s DNA for the last 110 years and together, we will win.
      “Aston Martin is the fastest growing team in the sport and on social media, tripling our fanbase in the last two years.
      “Our partnership with Honda is the final piece in the jigsaw to establish Aston Martin as a top team capable of winning world titles.” More

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      Inside Wayne Rooney’s incredible car collection with Bentley, Lambo and James Bond-style Aston Martin

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      WAYNE ROONEY has amassed a huge fortune of around £136million through his illustrious football career – so it’s no surprise he has treated himself to an impressive collection of motors.The former England captain is understood to have owned a Bentley, a Lamborghini and a James Bond-style Aston Martin.
      Wayne Rooney has an incredible supercar collectionCredit: AFP
      The United legend in his Bentley Continental GTCredit: Cavendish Press
      Rooney’s most expensive car is a £175,000 orange Bentley Continental GT, which has a top speed of 198mph.
      The Continental GT is favoured by the global jet set, with 13 models made for the Sultan of Brunei.
      Wayne’s has also been seen driving a £148,000 black Lamborghini Gallardo, a classic Noughties supercar which can reach 201mph.
      The Manchester United legend also used to own an Aston Martin Vanquish S with the same top speed – the same car which Pierce Brosnan’s 007 drove in Die Another Day.
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      Whereas Bond’s Vanquish was invisible, Rooney’s was a glittering silver before he sold it in 2016.
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      Rooney owns a third British car on top of the Bentley and the Aston Martin – a luxury Range Rover Evoque customised by footballers’ favourite Overfinch.
      His cheapest motor is understood to be the Audi Q7, which at £35,000 cost him a fraction of his weekly wages as United’s record goalscorer.
      The Q7 is marketed as a versatile SUV with a spacious interior and a top speed of 155mph.
      It comes after Rooney named his “Mount Rushmore of United legends” – leaving himself out of the top four.
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also revealed that Rooney texts him asking for fights.
      Rooney driving his Lamborghini GallardoCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Inside Formula 1 drivers’ luxury car collections – including Max Verstappen’s James Bond car and Hamilton’s £13m garage

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      FORMULA 1 drivers definitely live life in the fast lane – on and off the track.As some of the highest-paid sports stars in the world, they have huge mansions, designer outfits, and an impressive supercar collection to show for it.
      Lewis Hamilton shows off his Mercedes-Benz GLC SUVCredit: LewisHamilton/twitter
      Carlos Sainz with his Ferrari 600 LT SpyderCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
      And as many of them have shown, driving for some of the world’s biggest carmakers like Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz comes with incredible perks.
      Just ask Lewis Hamilton, whose partnership with Mercedes has netted him some of the manufacturers’ most amazing vehicles.
      Here, we take a peek into the garage of some of Formula 1’s biggest stars to see what they drive when they are not competing on the grid.
      Sergio Perez
      Sergio’s private car collection is said to be worth £4.3millionCredit: Rex
      His Bugatti Chiron cost a mind-blowing £2.5millionCredit: bugatti
      Although Sergio is yet to win a major championship, he’s still one of the most recognisable Formula 1 stars and is the fourth highest-paid driver on the grid right now.
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      The Mexican reportedly has five luxury cars to his name including a Bugatti Chiron, which retails from a mind-blowing £2.5million.
      Other cars in his collection include a McLaren 720S, a Mercedes Benz AMG, a Porsche Panamera, and a BMW X7.
      In total, the Red Bull racer’s cars are said to be worth over £4.3million.
      Charles Leclerc
      Charles Leclerc is one of the richest stars on the grid todayCredit: AP
      His vast collection includes a Rolls Royce WraithCredit: AFP
      Monte Carlo-born Charles is one of the grid’s most talented stars, with an estimated net worth of £42.5million after signing a deal with Ferrari in 2019.
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      He has one of the most impressive collections of private vehicles said to be worth £5.6million, including the powerful Bugatti Chiron and a Rolls Royce Wraith, worth £811,180.
      He also has a Ferrari GTC4 in his garage, which reportedly set him back £689,000, and a McLaren GT, which retails at £649,000.
      But that’s not all – the 25-year-old owns a Ferrari F8, a Land Rover Discovery, and a Jaguar XF.
      Max Verstappen
      Max’s collection is inspired by James BondCredit: Max33Verstappen/twitter
      Max also owns an Aston Martin Valkyrie, said to give drivers an F1 experienceCredit: Reuters
      The Red Bull driver is one of the highest-paid stars in Formula 1 and has a private car collection inspired by James Bond.
      Max owns a 007-type DB11, a follow-up to the DB10, driven by the fictional secret agent in Spectre.
      The Dutchman is reported to have added an Aston Martin Valkyrie to his collection. According to reports, the vehicle is priced at a whopping £2.1million.
      The manufacturer’s website describes the car as the closest anyone will get to having the Formula 1 experience on the road.
      Lewis Hamilton
      The Mercedes-Benz driver has several cars made by his teamCredit: MercedesAMGF1/twitter
      He says he no longer drives many of his supercars for environmental reasonsCredit: Xposure
      As a seven-time champion, it is no surprise that Lewis Hamilton likes to travel in style with a collection of some of the most luxurious vehicles.
      He has owned a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and a Ferrari LaFerrari.
      But these days, he prefers to be a bit more low-key as he takes the environment into consideration.
      In 2020, he told Reuters: “I don’t drive any of the cars that I own anymore. I only drive my [electric Mercedes] EQC.”
      It’s been reported that he also has a Mercedes-Benz G63, a GLC SUV, a McLaren P1, and a Pagani Zonda 760. According to reports, his private car collection is worth over £13.8million.
      Carlos Sainz
      Carlos Sainz has proudly shared snaps of his McLaren 720S on social mediaCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
      The star also has a McLaren 600 LT SpyderCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
      Carlos’ net worth is estimated to be £6.4million, meaning he has the means of securing himself an enviable car collection.
      It includes a Ferrari 812 Competizione, worth nearly £488,000.
      The Ferrari driver also has two McLarens – a 720S and a 600 LT Spyder – and has proudly shared snaps of them on social media.
      At £177,310, his Ferrari Roma is the least expensive vehicle in his possession.
      Fernando Alonso
      Fernando has several supercars including a McLaren
      Before switching teams from Alpine to Aston Martin, Fernando, 41, used to travel around in an Alpine A110 but has since upgraded.
      He now drives an Aston Martin DBX luxury SUV, which Fernando says is his dream car – the car doesn’t come cheap either, with the 2022 version boasting a starting price of £158,000.
      According to Slash Gear, the Spaniard’s garage includes a La Ferrari, a Porsche 918 Spyder, and a McLaren P1, which costs a staggering £895,000.
      Other cars in his collection are a Maserati GranCabrio, and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fernando Alonso Edition, which only had 40 units and typically sells for £244,000.
      Lance Stroll
      Lance Stroll is worth £41.6million and and owns a range of supercarsCredit: Splash
      His Ferrari California set him back a staggering £290,000Credit: Alamy
      Although Lance Stroll is worth £41.6million, his father Lawrence, who is a part owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin has a £2.4billion wealth.
      Lance’s car collection is one of the most incredible and is said to include a Ferrari California, which set him back £290,000.
      The Canadian also owns a Lamborghini Huracan, a Mercedes Benz AMG GT-R, and an Aston Martin Vantage, which is sold for about £131,000.
      His father, on the other hand, has a £50million Ferrari 250 GTO – the world’s most expensive car, and a £200million superyacht.
      Lando Norris
      Lando Norris has been living a glam life ever since swapping the UK for MonacoCredit: Getty
      Lando drives a powerful McLaren 720S, with a £248,800 price tagCredit: Getty
      He was seen driving a Fiat 500 Jolly in MonacoCredit: Norrislandofans/twitter
      He left the UK for Monaco when he got an extension to his McLaren deal last year and has been living the glam life ever since.
      Lando’s supercars includes a £248,800 McLaren 720S, which has the capability to go from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 212 mph.
      Staying loyal to his team, he also owns a McLaren 570 GT, which comes with a £169,000 price tag.
      He isn’t all about the big cars, however – he has been spotted driving around Monaco in a cute Fiat 500 Jolly, which has sparked a ton of memes and TikTok videos.
      Valtteri Bottas
      Valtteri Bottas has a £25million fortune and a number of carsCredit: EPA
      Valtteri owns a McLaren 765LT, which sells for £310,000
      Vatlterri, 33, who spent most of his career at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate, has a £25million fortune in his own right and takes home £8.6million a year driving for Alfa Romeo.
      It’s no surprise then that he can afford a car collection that includes a McLaren 765LT Spyder, which goes for £310,000.
      There’s also a Mercedes Benz AMG GT Black Series for nearly £286,000, and an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifogilo for £74,736
      The least expensive car in the Finnish racer’s collection is a Mercedes AMG C63 for £69,000.
      George Russell
      George Russell with his Mercedes AMG GT that cost £97,000Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      He also owns a Mercedes C63 S Coupe and posted a picture on social media of him washing itCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      As a driver for Mercedes, George, 25, has an array of supercars he could choose from, including his Mercedes AMG GT, which costs £97,000.
      Powered by a 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 and has a top speed of 190 mph.
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      The British racer also owns a Mercedes C63 S Coupe which is on the market for £63,482.
      He has even shared pictures of himself on social media washing the car himself by hand. More

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      Why Lewis Hamilton could suffer huge F1 blow if Fernando Alonso is in the running for World Championship

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      LEWIS HAMILTON could suffer a major blow if Fernando Alonso stays in contention for the Formula 1 world championship.The Brit’s old rival and former McLaren team-mate has had a stunning start to the 2023 campaign after switching from Alpine to Aston Martin.
      Fernando Alonso has earned two consecutive podiums
      Lewis Hamilton has endured an underwhelming start to the seasonCredit: AFP
      Alonso, 41, has earned two podiums in the opening pair of races this year – only being beaten by the Red Bulls.
      Hamilton, meanwhile, has finished fifth in both Grands Prix – with Mercedes’ new car not having the pace to compete with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
      What will frustrate the seven-time world champion even more is that Aston Martin have seemingly built a quicker car with many of the same parts.
      The Silverstone-based team has the same engine, gearbox and rear suspension as Mercedes.
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      While their car also uses the same wind tunnel.
      Due to their affiliation with Aston Martin, Mercedes would rather them be the nearest challengers to Red Bull, if it can’t be them.
      Spanish outlet The Objective even claim that the Silver Arrows could prioritise giving their customer team their highest performing power units – in what would be a huge blow to Hamilton and team-mate George Russell.
      Hamilton, 38, has been in a bad mood with his car this season.
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      He has even been linked with a sensational move to Ferrari, with Merc boss Toto Wolff admitting he’d understand if Hamilton wanted to leave if the Silver Arrows couldn’t provide him with a winning car.
      Hamilton has tried to quash the rumours, saying: “I’m not focused on that — I love this team and I’m so grateful for everyone that’s been on this journey with me.
      “I don’t envisage being anywhere else, I don’t see myself quitting.
      “I wouldn’t say it’s giving me a lot. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. But I am trying to be patient and work with the team to get us to a good place. I must keep trying.”
      When Russell was promoted to third-place following a time penalty for Alonso at the weekend’s Saudi Grand Prix, which was later overturned, Hamilton said: “George did great and is up there on the second row.
      “But I don’t feel connected to this car and no matter what I do, no matter what I change, I can’t get confidence in it.” More