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      Max Verstappen’s F1 legend dad Jos, 51, underwent secret heart surgery during son’s record-breaking season

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S father Jos has revealed he underwent heart surgery earlier this year.The Formula One legend, who clocked up more than 100 races, has opened up about his operation which he admits has “put things into perspective”.
      Jos Verstappen underwent heart surgery as his son won the F1 championshipCredit: Getty
      Max Verstappen won the F1 championship with ease in a record-breaking campaignCredit: Getty
      Jos, 51, kept his surgery away from the spotlight while his son embarked on a record-breaking F1 championship-winning campaign.
      But he has now opened up about his health issue, which has been resolved thanks to the surgery.
      He told Dutch outlet Formule 1: “It’s annoying that I had to have it, but it’s now resolved. Fortunately they were able to find the problem and I now feel fit again.
      “It was something that I have had all my life and was never discovered, otherwise it could have helped immediately. But you can live to be a hundred years old with it.
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      “Any operation on your heart is always exciting, of course, because they can do something wrong and you’re totally dependent on other people.
      “But I also had a neck hernia 20 years ago, which made me even more nervous.
      “It puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate what you have even more.
      “I have a nice wife and two small children with whom I want to spend beautiful time with for as long as possible.”
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      Red Bull star Verstappen, 26, won 19 out of 22 races this year to win the championship with 575 points – eclipsing the record he set last year by 121 points.
      Between May-September the Dutchman broke a record by winning ten consecutive Grands Prix, culminating with victory at the Italian GP. More

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      Mercedes boss Toto Wolff tips Lewis Hamilton to WIN F1 world title in 2024… but only if team ‘gets its act together’

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      MERCEDES BOSS Toto Wolff has said that he believes Lewis Hamilton can win the 2024 F1 Drivers Championship… but only if his team get their act together.Mercedes finished second in this season’s Constructors’ Championship but were some way behind champions Red Bull.
      Hamilton and Wolff will be looking to cook up a more competitive car next seasonCredit: Rex
      George Russell’s podium finish in Abu Dhabi was enough to secure second, three points in front of Ferrari, but it represents a fall from grace from Mercedes who had won eight constructors’ titles in a row up to 2021.
      Red Bull finished on 860 points, with Mercedes finishing on 451 so there is a considerable gap for Wolff’s team to make up.
      When asked by Sky Sports as to whether they can bridge that gap next season, Wolff said: “New season starts with a completely new car and that gives opportunities but also risks.
      “I think we’ve got to be realistic.
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      “We are aiming for the stars but we finished only second against a team that was out-performing everybody else.”
      When asked if another constructor, such as Ferrari could usurp them to become Red Bull’s main competitor, Wolff said: “I mean I’ve always said that this is a meritocracy and best driver and best car wins, and therefore we have to just get out act together, and I hope it’s us [that can fight Red Bull].”
      Wolff says it is up to the team to give Hamilton a car worthy of beating Verstappen next year, saying: “If we are able to give him the car, then he will be fighting for a world championship.
      “I have no doubt. It’s clear that when you have a Formula 1 car like we have now, you are never at ease with it.”
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      It has been an unlikely winning drought for Lewis Hamilton, with the Brit not winning a Grand Prix since Saudi Arabia in December 2021.
      He finished third in the 2023 Drivers standings on 234 points – a whopping 341 off 2023 champion Max Verstappen. More

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      Max Verstappen reveals plans are underway to form Le Mans dream team with huge F1 rival

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      FORMULA ONE champion Max Verstappen is willing to put aside his rivalry with a fellow driver on the circuit to form the perfect Le Mans dream team.The Red Bull driver was unstoppable again in his pursuit of a third successive world title.
      Max Verstappen has revealed his dream of racing in Le Mans
      Verstappen wants to race with Fernando Alonso at Le Mans
      The Dutchman appeared at Honda Thanks Day, where he revealed what he dreams of doing.
      Unsurprisingly, it was the 24 hours Le Mans race that came up as a discussion.
      He said: “What I do want to race is the 24 Hours of Le Mans. I have already been there, when my father raced in Le Mans. The atmosphere is incredible in Resistencia.
      “There are so many people, driving at night, at dawn… I think it’s really cool.”
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      Usually, teams are comprised of two or three drivers for the endurance test.
      That prompted Verstappen, 26, to reveal his ideal partner that would form a Le Mans dream team.
      He said: “I’ve been talking to Fernando (Alonso) about it. He said he’d just want to do it with me again. So I told him it would be great.
      “The only thing is, for Le Mans, there’s no minimum weight for the driver. I’m a Quite a heavy competitor, so I would have to find light teammates to compensate.
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      “But Fernando is quite light, so that would be very good for us. But we would need to find another one, so I have to take a look.”
      Alonso knows what it’s like to win Le Mans.
      The Spaniard is a two-time winner in 2018 and 2019, winning with Toyota. More

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      Inside Christian Horner’s 50th birthday party as Spice Girl wife Geri surprises F1 Red Bull boss with star-studded bash

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      GERI HALLIWELL threw a surprise star-studded 50th birthday bash for her husband Christian Horner.A host of famous faces celebrated the special occasion with the Red Bull chief.
      Geri Halliwell threw a surprise 50th birthday bash for Christian HornerCredit: Instagram
      Horner did not expect such a star-studded eventCredit: Instagram
      The pair posed for a photo with several famous musiciansCredit: Instagram
      Emma Bunton, Gary Barlow, Sir Rod Stewart, Geri and Ronnie Wood serenaded HornerCredit: Instagram
      Ginger Spice invited Baby Spice Emma Bunton along and the pair posed for an A-list photograph which included several well-known music stars.
      Rock n’ Roll legends Ronnie Wood and Sir Rod Stewart featured along with wives Sally Wood and Penny Lancaster.
      Take That frontman Gary Barlow and R&B singer Jade Jones were also included in the photo either side the man of the hour, Horner.
      The five singers amongst the group serenaded the birthday boy with Barlow taking on piano duties.
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      Horner was treated to a huge three-tier birthday cake which he enjoyed along with a beverage.
      There was also Formula One royalty in attendance with Bernie Ecclestone joined by his wife Fabiana Flosi at the event.
      Horner uploaded the star-studded photo to Instagram alongside the caption: “Last night my lovely wife Geri completely surprised me with a totally unexpected dinner with some lovely friends.
      “Looks like we’re forming a band 😂”
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      Horner has enjoyed a very successful season in F1
      Rolling Stones star Wood was accompanied by his wife Sally
      Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster showed off her legs
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      Horner has had plenty to celebrate this season with Red Bull winning 21 out of 22 races, including the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last month.
      Max Verstappen took the chequered flag in Sin City to pick up a remarkable 18th victory of the season – the Dutchman won his third consecutive F1 championship with 19 Grand Prix wins in total.
      F1 legend Bernie Ecclestone attended the party with his wife Fabian Flosi
      It has been a year to remember for Red Bull chief HornerCredit: Instagram More

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      F1 legend Johnny Herbert picks sides in Lewis Hamilton and Christian Horner row and says ‘I don’t really listen to him’

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      JOHNNY HERBERT has claimed he “doesn’t listen” to Christian Horner as he responded to the claim that Lewis Hamilton could join Red Bull.Red Bull team principal Horner claimed ahead of last weekend’s season-finale in Abu Dhabi that a member of the Brit’s entourage had reached out to him regarding a sensational switch.
      Red Bull’s Christian Horner claimed Lewis Hamilton’s entourage had enquired about a sensational switchCredit: AFP
      Mercedes’ British legend Hamilton then denied all those claimsCredit: Rex
      That was later alleged to be the Mercedes star’s father and came amid mounting pressure on Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. 
      The Mexican driver enjoyed two wins in the opening four rounds but did not enjoy another victory all term as his form plummeted after the summer break.
      That led to speculation over his future as the second seat driver behind Max Verstappen.
      Horner’s claims soon hit the headlines, but Hamilton slammed those comments in Abu Dhabi and denied all knowledge.
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      Now F1 legend Herbert has waded into the talk of Hamilton becoming a team-mate of his bitter rival Verstappen and said he would be very surprised if Horner’s claims were true.
      Speaking to Genting Casino, Herbert said: “I don’t think anybody was really aware of that, I think a lot of people were saying ‘Well that would be the possible right pairing to have’ because obviously in a situation like Lewis was in at Mercedes.
      “I think Lewis is very aware, and you mentioned it earlier, Lewis is after the eighth. Now he knows how good Max is, he knows it’s Max’s team, he knows that when he’s been winning the championships that he’s got, generally, he’s been the man of that team.
      “And you go, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost, Nicky Lauder, Nigel Mansell, the list goes on, they were the leaders of those teams. And the way you win world championships is to be the leader of the team.”
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      Herbert continued: “Going into Red Bull, that I don’t think would ever be the case, and I think he’s very aware of that. I’d be very surprised if there was any contact from Lewis’ side and him not knowing that they were doing it if that was the case
      “He would’ve been very aware. But it is, however people want to take this, very Christian. There’s a lot of things, I don’t really listen to Christian sometimes, and I think that probably was one of them.”
      Seven-time champ Hamilton ended the season in a frustrating fashion but still finished in P3 in the Drivers’ Championship.
      He remains contracted for another two seasons with the Silver Arrows.
      Johnny Herbert has now had his sayCredit: Rex Features
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      Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?

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      ESTEBAN OCON is famous for his career as a racing driver but his love life has also attracted much attention from the public.The Formula One star, who has raced for Alpine – formerly known as Renault – since 2020, used to date beauty Elena Berri, who was regularly seen by his side supporting him.
      Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon and his ex-girlfriend Elena Berri are thought to have split over the summer of 2023Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
      Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?
      Elena Berri is the former girlfriend of racing driver Esteban Ocon.
      Ocon is best known for winning his first race at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and the sportsman has started 133 Grand Prix races as of November 2023.
      Former couple Elena and Esteban started dating in 2018 but are thought to have ended their relationship over the summer of 2023.
      Rumours that their romance was over began after fans spotted that Esteban had unfollowed Elena on social media.
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      He then made his first appearance with his new girlfriend Flavy Barla at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in November 2023.
      Elena and Esteban made many public appearances together during their relationship.
      In January 2023 they attended Paris Fashion Week and just a few months later, in June 2023, they were spotted at a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens.
      They were also often seen at the Formula 1 Paddock together.
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      It has been reported that Elena speaks several languages, including English, Italian, French, and Spanish.
      She is thought to have embarked on a business management course in Geneva and has also previously studied in Paris, France.
      What age is Elena Berri?
      Elena was born on August 13, 1998, in Turin, Italy.
      She turned 25 in August 2023 and posted a video of herself cutting an impressive dolphin cake in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
      Elena is two years younger than ex-boyfriend Ocon.
      He was born on September, 1996, in Évreux, France.
      What does Elena Berri do for a living?
      Elena works as a model and social media influencer.
      Her bio on Instagram reveals her interests are “fashion, travel and lifestyle”.
      According to her profile on V Management’s website, Elena is a “dynamic content creator who brings her unique Italian flair to everything she does”.
      Her profile continues: “With a passion for exploring new cultures and traveling the world, Elena is constantly updating her style to reflect the latest trends and inspirations she discovers”.
      Is Elena Berri on social media?
      Elena is very active on Instagram, where she has over 98k followers as of November 2023.
      She regularly uploads snaps of herself showing off her various outfits on the picture sharing site.
      Elena’s followers also get an insight into her jet-set lifestyle as she shares pictures of her many travels with them.
      Berri’s Instagram fans are very passionate and one even told the star she was “the reason for global warming” after she shared a picture of herself in a red bikini earlier in 2023.
      She was also dubbed the “prettiest girl ever” by another follower after posting a racy Instagram snap in a braless outfit.
      While Elena and Esteban are no longer together, it seems the sportsman has not strayed too far from his usual type in his new relationship.
      His new girlfriend, Flavy, is also very popular on social media and boasts over 81k followers on Instagram.
      Like Elena, her feed is filled with glamorous snaps of her stylish outfits and trips.
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      Flavy is a medical student and beauty queen who won Miss Cote d’Azur in 2022.
      She often shares behind the scenes shots from her studies with her many followers. More

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      FIA chief risks upsetting Lewis Hamilton as he leaves door open for disgraced race director who’s been through ‘hell’

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      FIA chief Mohammed ben Sulayam has opened the door for disgraced race director Michael Masi to return to the sport.His comments could upset Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, who were left furious by Masi’s “human error” at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      Former race director Michael Masi could make a shock return to F1Credit: Getty
      Masi’s potential return could anger Lewis Hamilton and MercedesCredit: Rex
      The Australian’s mistake during the closing stages of the season-ending race cost Hamilton an historic seventh world title.
      Instead, Max Verstappen was able to capitalise on a safety car period to overtake his rival and clinch his maiden championship.
      Two years on, FIA president Ben Sulayem has insisted he would not hesitate to bring Masi back.
      He told the Press Association: “I always apologise, but I cannot apologise for something which was done before my time.
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      “Okay, I will do the apology, but I will bring Michael Masi again. Do you think that is right?
      “The poor guy is a person who has been attacked and abused. Michael Masi went through hell. Hell! And if I see there is an opportunity that the FIA needs, and Michael Masi is the right person, I will bring him.”
      The incident in 2021 occurred a week before Ben Sulayam became FIA president, with Masi later replaced as race director and left the FIA last year.
      His decision to allow the cars between Hamilton and Verstappen to unlap themselves with just two laps remaining proved costly for the Brit.
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      Verstappen was able to overtake Hamilton on the final lap to win the race and the Drivers’ Championship.
      As a result, Hamilton missed out on a record-breaking eighth world title.
      He was also denied a fifth consecutive championship, which would have seen him equal Michael Schumacher’s record. More

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      F1 star’s stunning new Wag spotted at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix just months after he split from ‘prettiest girl ever’

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      ESTEBAN OCON’S stunning new Wag was spotted alongside him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Flavy Barla was seen supporting the Alpine driver at the Yas Marina Circuit over the weekend.
      Esteban Ocon’s Wag Flavy Barla was spotted at the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixCredit: Instagram @flavy.barla
      Ocon split from Italian model Elena Berri earlier this yearCredit: Instagram

      The couple were snapped just months after Ocon’s split from Italian model Elena Berri.
      It was the first time Flavy and Ocon had been seen together as they were pictured walking around the paddock.
      She is also said to have watched on from the garage as he prepared for testing at the start of the race weekend.
      Flavy was seen grinning as she walked arm in arm with Ocon as well as being snapped laughing in a white dress.
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      The medical student, who won Miss Cote d’Azur last year, has 81,600 followers on Instagram.
      Her feed is filled with a blend of glamorous snaps and behind the scenes shots from her studies.
      Prior to his relationship with Flavy, Ocon dating Elena for five years.
      The couple started their relationship in 2018 before splitting earlier this year.
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      Flavy joined Ocon at the Yas Marina Circuit over the weekendCredit: Instagram @flavy.barla
      The medical student was named Miss Cote d’Azur last yearCredit: Instagram @flavy.barla
      Elena regularly left her followers “speechless” with her racy Instagram snaps, with one fan even dubbing her the “prettiest girl ever”.
      Ocon ended the 2023 Drivers’ Championship in 12th following Sunday’s season finale in Abu Dhabi.
      The highlight of his campaign came in Monaco back in May as he finished third, claiming his first podium since 2021.
      He is set to line-up on the grid for Alpine once again when the new F1 season starts next year.
      Ocon dated Elena for five years after starting their relationship in 2018Credit: Getty
      The model’s fans dubbed her the ‘prettiest girl ever’Credit: Instagram @itselenaberri More