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      Brutal Lewis Hamilton ‘counting down the days’ until he can ditch 2023 Mercedes after Brazil sprint race horror show

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is ready to move on from what has been a disastrous season for himself and Mercedes. The British Formula One driver admitted he is “counting down the days” until the season is over and done with.
      Lewis Hamilton has said he is ‘counting down the days’ until the end of the F1 seasonCredit: Splash
      Hamilton was once again off the pace when he finished in seventh place in yesterday’s sprint race in Sao Paulo.
      Max Verstappen bagged a fourth sprint victory with Hamilton over 34 seconds behind his rival.
      The Silver Arrows star is currently trying to chase down second place in the overall F1 standings after Verstappen secured a third consecutive world title last month.
      And despite progress for Mercedes, Hamilton is growing frustrated with his team’s inconsistency and is ready to start fresh.
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      He said: “The last couple of races we have been excited that we have been progressing, and it has been positive to see,
      “But then you come to another track and I have the worst tyre degradation I have had for ages, so you just don’t know what to expect.
      “It was a very tough race. We got a good start and then I tried to get the right balance. But I had a lot of understeer, snap oversteer, and the rear tyres dropped off.
      “There are only a couple of more races with this car and then it is done, so I will be happy. I am just counting down the days.”
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      The 38-year-old looked closer to his usual standards in Austin when he finished in second place.
      But had the smile wiped from his face after he was disqualified following a post-race scrutineering check on the Mercedes car.
      The seven time world champion doesn’t have too much longer to wait until he can see the back of what has been a winless season so far.
      Today’s race in Sao Paulo will be followed by the Las Vegas GP before the season reaches its climax in Abu Dhabi at the end of the month. More

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      Who is Oscar Piastri’s girlfriend Lily Zneimer?

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      OSCAR Piastri is one of the hottest up-and-coming stars in the world of motorsport.Off the track he’s been dating Lily Zneimer — here we take a look her life and relationship with the McLaren rookie.
      Lily and Oscar attended Wimbledon together in JulyCredit: instagram/@oscarpiastri/
      Who is Oscar Piastri’s girlfriend Lily Zneimer?
      There isn’t much in the way of verifiable information about Lily available, as she prefers to keep her private life out of the public domain.
      Different outlets put her age at either 21 or 22, but there is no date of birth reported.
      An F1 photographer stated that she is — or was — an engineering student.
      Kym Illman said: “Oscar has been going out with Lily Zneimer for some years now.
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      “Oscar introduced me to the British student in the paddock at the 2022 Australian GP when he was the Alpine reserve driver.”
      “She’s British, polite, quiet, classy and by the time you watch this, has probably graduated with a degree in engineering.”
      Zneimer and Piastri made their first public appearance together at the 2022 Autosprt Awards, where the Oscar won the Autosport Rookie of the Year Award for the second year running.
      He posted a photograph of himself and Lily at the ceremony on Instagram and thanked those who voted for him, but didn’t acknowledge her or tag her in the post.
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      She also made an appearance at Oscar’s first F1 drive — when he was the back-up driver for Alpine last year — and after the race was the first to hug Piastri alongside his mentor and manager Mark Webber.
      After the race he said: “Having my girlfriend Lily here for the first time and attending my maiden Grand Prix in Melbourne with my pals makes me very pleased.”
      What does Lily Zneimer do for a living?
      Although Lily has studied engineering, it seems she wants to get into the same business as her boyfriend in some capacity.
      Kym Illman said: “She wants a job in F1 and with her contacts, I’d say she has a strong chance of that.
      He added: “They are a delightful couple.”
      Is Lily Zneimer on social media?
      Yes, Lily is on social media — but if you want to see her content, you may be in for a disappointment.
      Although Lily is active on Instagram, her account is private.
      It only has 48 posts to date.
      How long have Oscar Piastri and Lily Zeimer been dating?
      The Australian speedster likes to keep much of his private life out of the spotlight, but numerous pictures of him with Zneimer have appeared online.
      The first photo of the couple was taken on a rainy day, with Piastri holding an umbrella.
      But the racer was only holding the umbrella over his own head, making observers chuckle and creating an internet meme.
      One person commented: “Bruh really didn’t share that umbrella and meant it.”
      The Formula One ace mentioned the duration of his relationship with Lily in an interview.
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      Speaking to 9News while attending Wimbledon in July, he said: “We have been together for – I better get this right – about four and a half years now.”
      He added: “We keep it private.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s Brazilian Grand Prix hopes shattered by ‘bruising’ sprint race as Max Verstappen wins in style

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN continued his phenomenal season with victory in the Sao Paulo sprint race as Lando Norris had to settle for second-best.But Lewis Hamilton says he has no chance of winning Sunday’s Grand Prix after a “horrible” drive for seventh-place with his boss Toto Wolff calling it a “bruising day”.
      Max Verstappen celebrates with another victory in Sao PauloCredit: AFP
      Lewis Hamilton slamed a ‘horrible drive’ as he finished seventhCredit: The Mega Agency
      Verstappen celebrates his sprint victoryCredit: AFP
      McLaren star Norris had started on pole but was leapfrogged by Verstappen into the first turn on lap one.
      Norris was also passed by George Russell before reclaiming second-spot behind Verstappen’s Red Bull, but was left frustrated by his start off the line.
      He said: “Max doesn’t have more power, I think I have more power. I have to review it, it’s something to look back at.
      “My initial start was good but my second phase of the launch, maybe I was just a bit conservative.
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      “I don’t think I had any wheelspin, I was just a little bit on the safe side. So things to improve for tomorrow.
      “Nevertheless, I was caught sleeping a little bit with George on lap one, but the pace was strong after. I tried to go after Max but just didn’t have enough.”
      After qualifying was wrecked by a heavy downpour, the sprint was held in brilliant sunshine and it served up plenty of overtaking.
      But not for the man at the front, who had a quiet race after his move on Norris took him into the lead.
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      Verstappen said: “It was of course important to try and get ahead at the start. The initial launch wasn’t amazing but the second part of the start was very good so we got alongside [Norris].
      “Then it was all about management. It’s a great start, I think we learned a lot during that race, and hopefully we can do something similar tomorrow.”
      However, it was a disappointing result for Hamilton, who finished in seventh place after sinking like a stone.
      Clearly upset, he trudged back to the team’s hospitality unit without removing his crash helmet.
      The seven-time world champion later said: “It was horrible. It was not enjoyable whatsoever.
      “I had a good start and then after that just struggled with the balance. A lot of understeer, then snap oversteer, and I was just fighting the car from very early on.
      “Then I had no tyres in the end. I don’t really know how I’m going to fix that for the race.
      “It’s going to be a long afternoon, that’s for sure. I can only assume I’ve got the set-up wrong. It is what it is.
      “I’ll fight as hard as I can, but we won’t be winning, that’s for sure. I’ll just be trying to see if I can manage the tyres better.”
      Max Verstappen leads George Russell in BrazilCredit: Getty
      Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was baffled by Hamilton’s poor performanceCredit: Getty
      Merc boss Toto Wolff admitted he was baffled by Hamilton’s poor result while Russell was fourth.
      Wolff said: “We pushed very hard at the beginning, the car was not balanced right, and then you put in some sliding and it just killed the tyres.
      “We had a little bit too weak of a rear end, and then obviously it’s balancing them on a knife’s edge.
      “Trying to hold onto the pace was maybe something we need to learn from, but a bruising day.
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      “I don’t think that there is a magic screw you can turn and then everything is fixed.
      “We need to really scratch our heads hard over what we can do and improve.” More

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      What is Lando Norris’ net worth?

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      LANDO Norris is one of the fastest drivers in the world, having excelled at every level of motorsport and holding numerous records.But who are his family, what’s his salary, and what is his net worth?
      Lando Norris finished seventh in the 2022 F1 World ChampionshipCredit: Splash
      Who is Lando Norris?
      Lando Norris was born in November 13, 1999 in Bristol, England.
      He set a brilliant fastest lap on the final lap of the 2021 Australian Grand Prix, earning himself the nickname ‘Last Lap Lando’.
      His first proper year at club level karting came in 2008 and in 2009 he claimed pole position at his first national event — to date he is still the youngest driver to ever get pole at a national meeting.
      For the 2010 season, Lando entered the two main national championships in cadet class racing against drivers up to three years older than him, where he finished third overall in the Super One Series, as well as winning the coveted ‘O’ Plate during the season.
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      In 2012 the 12-year-old was crowned champion in the Formula Kart Stars series and runner-up in the MSA Super One British Championship.
      Lando entered the WSK Euro Series, the Winter Cup, the Rotax Super One and the Euro Max in 2013, showing his class to become the CIK-FIA European KFJ champion, WSK Euro Series KFJ champion and CIK-FIA KFJ Super Cup champion.
      Norris was also vice-champion in the WSK Master Series and seeded fourth in the World Championship.
      In 2014 Lando moved up to KF, the premier senior Karting category, coming third overall in the Championship — an impressive achievement against older and more experienced drivers — where the 14-year-old made history by becoming the youngest ever CIK-FIA KF World Championship winner.
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      In 2015 He notched up an impressive eight wins across the season to be crowned the FIA Formula 4 Champion of Great Britain.
      2016 was Lando’s most successful year to date as he won three Championship crowns, the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver and the British Racing Driver of the year awards.
      The McLaren Young driver continued his meteoric rise through the motorsport ranks, becoming the youngest FIA Formula Three European Champion in history in 2017 — and in November of that year was announced as the official McLaren Formula one test and reserve driver for 2018.
      Lando stepped up to a full season in Formula Two in 2018, winning the opening race in Bahrain and racking up a further eight podiums throughout the season, making him Vice-champion.
      He was announced as a driver for McLaren in the 2019 F1 World Championship alongside Carlos Sainz Jr in September 2018, finishing his debut season in 11th with 49 points.
      Lando remained with McLaren for his second year in F1 and finished ninth in the drivers’ championship on 97 points — helping his team to third place in the 2020 constructors’ championship, the team’s best result since 2012.
      In 2021 he racked up podiums at Imola, Monaco, Austria and Monza, coming sixth in the drivers’ standings — his second place at Monza helped McLaren take home the season’s only one-two finish — and signing a new contract with McLaren until 2025.   
      2022 brought along a new era of Formula One, introducing entirely new cars, with Lando finishing seventh on 122 points.
      What is Lando Norris’ net worth?
      Norris’ net worth is reportedly around $30million.
      He attained his fortune from his racing career, endorsements and sponsorships.
      But with his big-money contract at McLaren, it is set to rise significantly.
      What is Lando Norris’ salary at McLaren?
      In 2022 Lando signed a new contract with McLaren, reportedly earning $20million a year.
      This makes him the fourth-highest earning racer in F1.
      The three drivers ahead of him are Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and  Charles Leclerc.
      Who are Lando Norris’ family?
      Lando’s parents are Adam and Cisca Norris.
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      His father Adam is one of the richest people in Bristol and 501st in the UK — he earned his fortune working as a pensions manager before creating electric scooter business Pure Electric.
      Norris Lando has three siblings — older brother Oliver and younger sisters Flo and Cisca. More

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      What is Charles Leclerc’s net worth?

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      CHARLES Leclerc is one of the top competitors in Formula One, having finished as runner-up in the drivers’ standings for the 2022 season.Here we look at the Ferrari man’s salary, career and net worth.
      In 2023 Charles Leclerc has the third-highest salary in Formula OneCredit: Splash
      Who is Charles Leclerc?
      Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born on October 16, 1997 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
      His nickname in Italy is ‘il Predestinato’, which translates to ‘The Predestined’, and was given to him by F1 commentator Carlo Vanzini.
      He competed from an early age in karting, becoming French Champion in 2009, winning the Monaco Kart Cup in 2010, the CIK-FIA Academy Trophy and the Junior World Cup in 2011.
      Leclerc was the top rookie in Formula Renault in his first season, and then also in Formula Three the following year.
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      In 2016 he won the GP3 Series before dominating the 2017 season of FIA Formula Two.
      He was spotted by Nicolas Todt in 2010 and joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016.
      Charles entered Formula one in 2018 with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1, before moving to Ferrari in 2019, where his teammate was four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel.
      Following seven pole positions, 10 podiums and two victories, Leclerc finished fourth in the 2019 World Championship and extended his contract with Ferrari until 2024.
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      The 2020 season was below the Monegasque driver’s expectation as finished on the podium on just twice, finishing 8th in the drivers’ classification.
      In 2021, Charles secured two more pole positions and a podium.
      In 2022 he had an excellent season, finishing as runner-up behind Max Verstappen in the drivers’ standings.
      Aside from racing, Leclerc has recently hit the headlines after embarking on a career in the music business.
      He released his debut single titled AUS23 (1:1) in April.
      The four-minute classical song features Leclerc, 25, playing the piano.
      And the Monegasque driver has enjoyed a fast start after venturing into the world of music.
      According to ESPN, Leclerc spent time inside the Top 10 of the Worldwide iTunes song chart following the release of his song.
      The title of the track, AUS23 (1:1) is a tribute to the Australian Grand Prix, where the song was born.
      Leclerc did not start playing the piano until the Covid-19 pandemic, but has “fallen in love with the instrument” after spending time playing it.
      The Ferrari star said on his Spotify page: “I’m excited to share with you a piano song that I’ve been working on, born out of my passion for music and created as a way to disconnect from racing and relax in between races.
      “I’ve created this song around the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix which is why I called it AUS23 (1:1). This is the way we call the Australian Grand Prix in my Formula One team and thought it would be a nice connection to the racing world.
      “After posting a story on Instagram of me playing that piano piece I had composed, I had a lot of positive feedback from the fans that inspired me to record it, making it easier for fans to enjoy my music.
      “My love for music has always been there, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that I started playing the piano.
      “With more time at home, I decided to buy a piano and learn to play. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with the instrument and find myself playing it whenever I’m at home.”
      Charles has also hilariously put himself forward to represent Monaco at next year’s Eurovison.
      The country withdrew from the 2007 edition due to poor results and three failures to qualify.
      But on hearing the news Monaco could be back for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest due to the launch of TV Monaco and its membership with the European Broadcasting Union, Leclerc took to social media to offer his services.
      On X, formerly Twitter, he wrote: “I’m ready 🎤.”
      What is Charles Leclerc’s net worth?
      Reports of Leclerc’s net worth vary dramatically.
      At the bottom end EssentiallySports puts it at $12million (£9.7million).
      In the middle CelebrityNetWorth judges it to be $40million (£32.3million).
      Whereas at the other end of the spectrum Sportskeeda believes Charles has amassed a whopping $125million fortune (£101million).
      What is Charles Leclerc’s salary at Ferrari?
      Leclerc’s 2023 salary at Ferrari is reportedly $36million (£29million).
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      This makes him the third-highest earning racer in F1.
      Unsurprisingly, the two drivers ahead of him are Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. More

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      What is Fernando Alonso’s net worth?

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      FERNANDO Alonso is widely considered to be one of the most talented drivers ever to grace the sport of Formula One.Here we take a look at the racing man’s career, net worth and current salary at Aston Martin.
      Fernando Alonso is currently in contract with Aston Martin until 2024Credit: Splash
      Who is Fernando Alonso?
      Fernando Alonso Diaz was born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain on July 29, 1981.
      After a period as Benetton test driver, Alonso made his Formula One debut with Minardi in 2001, at the time becoming the third-youngest ever driver in the sport at 19 years and 218 days — he is now ninth on the list.
      In 2003 the Spaniard joined Renault, winning his first world championship in 2005 and ending five straight years of dominance from Michael Schumacher.
      Fernando claimed made it back-to-back world championships by also winning the crown in 2006.
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      Alonso moved to McLaren in 2007, where he endured a fractious rivalry with Lewis Hamilton.
      Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen went on to beat the Spaniard to the title by one point that year.
      Alonso then replaced the Finnish driver at Ferrari in 2010 and spent four years there before returning to McLaren in 2015, where he stayed until he took a break from F1 in 2019.
      In 2015, Alonso opened his own museum in Oviedo, with a circuit named ‘Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso’, dedicated to his racing career.
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      In 2021 Fernando returned to Formula One following a two-year hiatus driving for the Alpine — the rebranded French team formerly known as Renault where he won his two world championships.
      “Coming back into the sport,” Alonso observed, “is never a guarantee that you will be okay and competitive and still enjoy everything in F1.”
      He then moved to Aston Martin for the 2023 F1 season, were he replaced Sebastian Vettel, and currently remains in contract with the team until 2024.
      On the subject of joining Aston Martin the Spaniard said: “No one in Formula One today is demonstrating a greater vision and absolute commitment to winning, and that makes it a really exciting opportunity for me.”
      “I still have the hunger and ambition to fight to be at the front, and I want to be part of an organisation that is committed to learn, develop and succeed.
      “We all appreciate that there is much to be done to get to the front, and that we must apply all our energies in working together to find performance.
      “The passion and desire to perform that I have witnessed convince me to maintain my enjoyment and commitment to the sport.
      “I intend to win again in this sport and therefore I have to take the opportunities that feel right to me.”
      As well as the 2005 and 2006 F1 world championship, Alonso won 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018 on his debut in the Toyota team, alongside Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi, and then won it again in 2019 with the same team and co-drivers.
      The Spaniard now only requires the Indy 500 to complete motorsport’s Triple Crown, which has only previously been won by Graham Hill.
      Alonso attempted to win the race at Indianapolis in 2017 but crashed out late on despite an impressive drive, and then again in 2019.
      Alonso remains a huge hit with fans throughout his career due to his aggressive and exciting racing style.
      What is Fernando Alonso’s net worth?
      Fernando has been one of F1’s highest-paid drivers over the years.
      He has reportedly amassed a whopping net worth of £213million.
      Business magazine Forbes listed Alonso as the third-highest paid driver on the grid in 2022.
      What is Fernando Alonso’s salary at Aston Martin?
      Alonso’s salary at Aston Martin has not been publicly released, leading to confusion around the subject. 
      According to RacingNews365, he has a base salary of £4million in 2023.
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      But Spanish newspaper AS claims the Spaniard may earn up to £17.8million at his new team.
      Whereas in 2022 The Sun reported Fernando could expect £25million a year at the British manufacturer. More

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      Brazil GP grandstand COLLAPSES with fans forced to flee after biblical storm wreaks havoc on F1 qualifying in Sao Paulo

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      THERE were terrifying scenes at today’s Formula One qualifying session in Brazil as a grandstand collapsed due to a scary storm in Sao Paulo.Brazil’s famous Interlagos Circuit is hosting this weekend’s F1 action.

      The roof of the grandstand near the final corner was ripped offCredit: Raldney Alves on Twitter / X
      Terrified fans escaped as the grandstand’s roof eventually collapsedCredit: Raldney Alves on Twitter / X
      A sudden change in weather impacted Friday’s qualifying sessionCredit: Splash
      Qualifying had started off without a hitch as delighted fans eagerly watched on to see who would claim pole position for Sunday’s race.
      However, the session was abandoned early due to a freak storm.
      And the stunning change in weather did not just impact the qualifying results.
      Fans were forced to flee from their seats in a grandstand at the track’s final corner after the roof COLLAPSED shortly after qualifying.
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      Pictures from F1 photographer Andy Hone showed the collapsed grandstand, which is said to have left several spectators fleeing.
      Other videos circulating on social media showed the roof coverings being ripped off in some areas.
      Winds at the circuit are reported to have reached almost 65mph.
      There have been no reports of anyone suffering injuries from the incident.
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      Drivers including Lewis Hamilton were caught out by the sudden stormCredit: Splash
      The weather went from calm to wild and stormy in no time at allCredit: Getty
      Following the qualifying session, in which Max Verstappen claimed pole, the Dutchman labelled the weather as “insane”.
      He said: “We didn’t know when the rain would hit in qualifying. We thought it would hit… but this is insane weather.”
      The dramatic change in weather caught out McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who looked quick enough to challenge for pole, with the latter not even able to register a time in Q3.
      Meanwhile, honorary Brazilian citizen Lewis Hamilton came in at P5 behind Aston Martin duo Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.
      Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished second.
      Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell – who came in P8 after being given a two-place grid penalty – said: “It was absolutely crazy. I have never seen a change in weather as drastic as that.”
      Despite Friday’s events, service is expected to be resumed as normal for Saturday’s Sprint Shootout and Sprint Race.
      It was absolutely crazy. I have never seen a change in weather as drastic as that.George RussellF1 media
      Back in 2008, wet weather caused a dramatic end to the Brazilian GP which ended up resulting in Hamilton claiming his first ever world title to pip Felipe Massa to the crown in dramatic fashion.
      Massa opened legal proceedings over the championship result of the 2008 season owing to the infamous “crashgate” scandal when Nelson Piquet Jr crashed into the barriers at the Singapore GP.
      The Brazilian belives F1 authorities did not take appropriate action despite knowing about it.
      Massa, 42, urged Hamilton to have his say on the matter, considering it is his F1 title at stake.
      He told Planet F1: “No, we haven’t had any communication. Everything that we are doing is not against Lewis.
      “I mean, I really respect Lewis as a driver for everything that he’s done, he’s one of the best drivers in the history of Formula One. So many records, with many titles.
      “But what I’m doing is against the result of a manipulated race. At the point in the race where the manipulation happened, I was leading, I was first in that race. So it’s nothing against Lewis.
      “I really like Lewis as a driver and he’s doing a lot of things for justice, so many different kinds of justice in the world.
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      “I think, one time, he will need to speak and to talk about the situation. I think it’s pretty clear I’m not doing anything against him.
      “I’m doing it against the justice of the sport.”
      Winds of up to 65mph were reported at the trackCredit: Splash
      Max Verstappen managed to grab pole before the ‘insane’ storm hitCredit: AP
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      Brazil GP qualifying ABANDONED early after freak storm engulfs Sao Paulo as Verstappen beats ‘insane’ rain to grab pole

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN beat the “insane” rain to snatch pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix – just before the heavens opened.The Red Bull man set the quickest time before the rain clouds and lightning engulfed the Interlagos circuit and the session was stopped early.
      Brazil’s F1 qualifying session was abandoned early due to freak rainCredit: AP
      A number of drivers were caught out by the sudden changeCredit: Getty
      Max Verstappen took pole with Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll in second and thirdCredit: Splash
      It was Max Verstappen’s 11th pole of the season while Charles Leclerc will start Sunday’s race in second place.
      Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso locked out the second row while it was an all-Mercedes third row with Lewis Hamilton lining up fifth and George Russell sixth.
      Hamilton said: “It’s fifth, and fifth is never that great. I did the best I could and hopefully we will have a better race.
      “The car was showing signs of decent performance but generally we are a couple of tenths off the top guys.
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      “But the conditions at the end have us a little bit further back on the grid, but it is difficult to say.”
      Russell added: “It was absolutely crazy. I have never seen a change in weather as drastic as that.
      “The target is still the podium. Aston Martin seem to have found their form but I am hoping our race pace is better than theirs.
      “It will be a difficult fight with Max, but I expect it to be a two of three-stop race, so it is all to play for.”
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      Verstappen, who is again the favourite, said: “We didn’t know when the rain would hit in qualifying, we thought it would hit but this is insane weather.
      “It was all quite hectic in the last lap. It seems that it’s all very close. Last year we didn’t get that right but I think we are a bit better this year.”
      Ferrari’s Leclerc, who had been on pole in the previous two races, added: “In my whole career I have never experienced something like that.
      “From Turn 4 onwards there was no rain. But the car was extremely difficult to drive, no grip.
      “I was thinking about coming in at the end of the lap but I finished it and it was P2. So a really good surprise. A very weird one for everyone at the track.”
      The result was hard on McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who had looked quick enough to fight for pole position.
      But they were caught out by the rain and did not get out on track with enough dry running to set a lap time.
      Norris said: “The car was amazing. Easily quick enough to be quickest and on pole. So I am pretty gutted for that to end the way we did.
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      “Obviously delivering the lap and putting it together in Q3 and everything is a different job, but easily quick enough.
      “So another disappointing Saturday, but not a lot we could have done.”
      McLaren had looked quick enough for pole but were caught out by the weatherCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton could only muster a P5 resultCredit: Alamy
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