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      Racing legend Nigel Mansell rakes in eye-watering sum flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career

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      RACING great Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career.Among the 178 items sold off by the moustachioed 1992 world champ were helmets, race suits and trophies.
      Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 careerCredit: Getty
      The most expensive flop was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — which sold for £68,400Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      The most expensive was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — the European GP at Brands Hatch in October 1985 — which sold for £68,400.
      Two “5NM” personalised registration plates fetched £50,400, while a 72cc motorbike he rode in the pits sold for £24,000 at the auction at Sotheby’s, London.
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200, a race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 for £21,600, and a 1994 steering wheel for £9,600.
      Mansell, 70, had 31 Grand Prix wins and 59 podium finishes in his career.
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      One of his best performances came in qualifying for the 1992 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
      A framed time chart from that lap sold for £8,400.
      Mansell, who had kept the items in a private museum in Jersey, said: “The collection is the material manifestation of the most significant moments of my career.”
      Nearly 150 more lots were due to go under the hammer.
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      A race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 sold for £21,600Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      Two ‘5NM’ personalised registration plates fetched £50,400Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of More

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      Lando Norris’ ex Luisinha Oliveira shows F1 star what he’s missing as she flashes tan lines in sexy beach snaps

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      LANDO NORRIS’ ex-girlfriend has sent fans wild as she stunned in a revealing bikini on the beach. Luisinha Barosa Oliveira dated the British driver for one year before they separated in September 2022.
      Luisinha Barosa Oliveira stunned in a tiny bikiniCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      She gave fans a treat as she looks across the shoreCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      The beauty used to date Lando NorrisCredit: @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha often appeared in the paddockCredit: Getty
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      And the Portuguese model showed Norris what he is missing as she dazzled on a beach in Venezuela.
      The 23-year-old stripped down to a barely-there bikini as she showed off her incredible figure.
      Luisinha posed in stylish sunglasses before turning around to look out to sea and give fans a glimpse of her bum.
      Her 372,000 followers were left besotted, one said: “So pretty.”
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      Another added: “Portuguese Goddess.”
      More reacted: “What a view.”
      A fourth suggested: “If I was Lando I’ll be crying.”
      Luisinha is no stranger to dazzling fans, recently wowing in blue swimwear.
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      She also caught the eye while soaking up the sun on a boat.
      Norris is reportedly yet to find love again since his split with Luisinha and he remains single.
      The McLaren star currently sits seventh in the F1 standings.
      Luisinha Barosa Oliveira is no stranger to stripping down to revealing bikinisCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      She works in fashion and is a modelCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha hails from PortugalCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Lando Norris’ ex has 372,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99 More

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      F1 cult hero looks unrecognisable with bushy grey beard after amazing transformation since racing heyday

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      THIS Formula One cult hero is barely recognisable compared to how he looked when competing for world championships.The 56-year-old once whizzed around the F1 track from 1994 to 2003 with his silky hair and clean shaven look.
      This F1 hero looks very different with a huge beardCredit: X
      But the driver is now unrecognisable with a huge bushy beard.
      During his prestigious career, he drove for Sauber, Williams, Jordan, Prost and Arrows.
      In 1997 with Williams, he finished second in the standings behind only Jacques Villeneuve before two years later coming third while racing for Jordan.
      The German earned a podium finish 18 times and won the Grand Prix on three occasions in total.
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      After leaving F1, the Monchengladbach-born star competed in the DTM and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
      Have you worked out who it is?
      The man now looking unrecognisable is Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
      Frentzen recently reflected on his F1 career and revealed he was disappointed to have never clinched a world championship.
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      He told Beyond the Grid: “First of all, I cannot complain. It could have been better, yes, but at the end of the day I had a great time and that’s how I see it now.
      “I was a bit sad when I stopped in 2003 because I wasn’t happy how I finished.
      “But then after a while, I thought I’d just escaped a bad accident at Canada in 1999, so be happy and take it as it is.”
      Frentzen used to driver for SauberCredit: Reuters
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      F1 star Sergio Perez slams FIA for ‘absurd’ sudden rule change but Lewis Hamilton loves it

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      IT was a weekend of controversy for Formula One amid the fallout from the Qatar Grand Prix.An alarming number of safety concerns were raised following last weekend’s race after drivers visibly struggled to cope with the 44-degree heat of the Middle East.
      Sergio Perez was not a fan of an abrupt rule change by the FIA at the Qatar GPCredit: Getty
      But Lewis Hamilton insisted the change should be implemented at other tracksCredit: Rex
      Runner-up Oscar Piastri was seen laying on the floor after the race, Lance Stroll took himself to the medical centre fearing dehydration, Esteban Ocon threw up in his helmet mid-race while Logan Sargeant was forced to retire his car citing illness.
      While the FIA said they would be opening an investigation into the safety concerns, there was another matter which had some drivers fuming BEFORE the Grand Prix had even begun.
      F1 was forced to implement a mandatory 18-lap stint limit owing to blowout concerns from Pirelli – who were today announced as the sport’s tyre supplier until 2027.
      But the FIA took more tangible precautions before Saturday’s sprint race by bringing the kerbs around the track further in to try and avoid tyre failure.
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      The introduction of the limits resulted in multiple laps being deleted, notably for McLaren duo Piastri and Lando Norris which elevated Lewis Hamilton up to P3 for the race.
      Red Bull star Sergio Perez was not a fan of the new track limits, telling Sky Sports Italia: “These rules are absurd. I know the rules were the same for everyone, and it’s my fault if I got a penalty.
      “I still think the FIA should look at the circuit before they let us race here. Changing the rules at the last minute won’t make it any better.”
      Yuki Tsunoda shared this perception on the new kerbs, claiming the circuit was now a “floor destroyer track” as a result of the new kerbs, which switched to a pyramid shape.
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      However, Hamilton – who crashed out of Sunday’s race after a collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell – did not share his rivals point of view.
      He declared: “I think these new kerbs are great.
      “When I went round the track yesterday on the scooter, I thought the kerbs looked quite big.
      “But I think they’re actually really good. When you go beyond the highest point of the kerb you lose time, so I don’t feel like at this track we need to have track limits.”
      He explained Norris’ qualifying penalty for exceeding track limits was harsh because of the new kerbs.
      Hamilton added: “I think we can take these kerbs as a good learning. We can take these kerbs to a bunch of other tracks.”
      After crashing out of the race, Hamilton was also slapped with a £43,000 (€50,000) fine for breaking F1 rules by walking across track to get back to the paddock.
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      Lewis Hamilton slapped with huge fine for dangerously breaking F1 rules during Qatar Grand Prix

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was fined a whopping €50,000 for walking across the race track following his first lap shunt with George Russell.Half will be suspended, so long as he does not make the same mistake between now and the end of the year.
      Lewis Hamilton has been fined for walking across the track during the Qatar GPCredit: Getty
      The Mercedes star crashed out on the first lap after colliding with George RussellCredit: Getty
      It means that €25,000 of the total fine, which was worth about £43,000, will be heading to the FIA coffers.
      Speaking of the FIA, their lavish end of year gala is still due to be held in Baku, despite growing political tensions with Azerbaijan’s neighbours, Armenia.
      Hamilton crashed out of Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix after colliding with Mercedes team-mate Russell at turn one.
      He was forced to retire from the race on the opening lap, while Russell went on to finish fourth despite suffering damage to his car.
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      After the race, the seven-time world champion took full responsibility for the incident.
      He told Sky Sports: “I think we are a great team. George and I still have a great relationship. We will discuss things and work away.
      “I’m happy to take responsibility as the older guy. I don’t think George had anywhere to go at that point.
      “I was trying to get ahead of both of them and just an unfortunate situation. I had the worst tyre of everyone around me, so I needed to try and get ahead. Big risk, big penalty.”
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      He later tweeted: “I’ve watched the replay and it was 100% my fault and I take full responsibility. Apologies to my team and to George.”
      Max Verstappen went on to win the race, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris taking the other two spots on the podium. More

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      Max Verstappen’s lavish life with model WAG Kelly Piquet… from £12m private jet bought from famous Brit to £5m car fleet

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      HE’S the three-time world champion – so it’s no surprise Formula One heavyweight Max Verstappen lives a life of luxury away from the track.At just 26 he’s already making history, joining the likes of Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda and future father-in-law Nelson Piquet by winning the Formula One drivers’ championship for the third time.
      Max Verstappen has clinched his third consecutive Formula One world titleCredit: Rex
      He has been dating Kelly Piquet for the past three yearsCredit: instagram/kellypiquet
      Unstoppable Max has a lot to show for his hard work and talent – including a staggering estimated fortune of £165million.
      He also has a fleet of James Bond-inspired cars, a lavish seafront apartment in Monaco, and a stunning model girlfriend in Kelly Piquet.
      Here, we take a closer look at his enviable life off the grid.
      Eye-watering fortune
      The son of F1 legend Jos Verstappen made his debut at the Australian GP in 2015 and is now one of the top earning drivers in Formula One.
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      Last year he signed a five-year deal with Red Bull which has been described as one of the most lucrative in the history of the sport.
      According to reports his contract is worth £45million a year – and is likely to increase given his impressive winning streak continues.
      Max also benefits from endorsement deals from brands like G-Star RAW, Red Bull and EA Sports.
      The Dutch driver also has his own MV merchandise company, selling caps, clothing and accessories.
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      Since his debut in 2015, he has been a dominant force in the sportCredit: EPA
      Despite his success, Max has hinted he may retire early.
      Asked if he would like to race into his late thirties like other drivers, he replied: “No, absolutely no – no desire.
      “No, I have my mind already set on what I want to do also outside of Formula 1.
      “It’s a big passion of mine and I want to make that happen as well.”
      Dating daughter of F1 legend
      Max went Instagram official with Kelly in 2021 and called her his ‘love and happiness’Credit: instagram/@kellypiquet/
      The couple often post loved-up snaps on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquet
      Max has been dating German-born Kelly, 34, the daughter of Nelson Piquet, for the last three years, and she’s regularly seen cheering him on trackside.
      Although her father is worth over £164m, she’s made a name for herself as a model, public relations agent and motoring columnist.
      She attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York where she graduated in International Relations with a major in Political Science and Economics.
      Before her romance with Max she was in a relationship with Russian driver Daniil Kvyat, with whom she shares a daughter, Penelope.
      Daniil made 110 Formula One starts from 2013 to 2020, and ironically when he was given the boot from Red Bull in 2016, it was Max who replaced him.
      Kelly often shares snaps of herself on holiday at exotic destinationsCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/
      Max shares a kiss with Kelly during a boat ride while her daughter looks into the cameraCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquet
      Max and Kelly went Instagram official when he posted a snap of them together on the beach with the caption: “Let’s make 2021 a year to remember in many ways. Wishing you all success, love and happiness just as I found mine.”
      Since then they have been photographed together on numerous occasions looking loved up.
      Kelly has graced the covers of several high-profile magazines including Vogue in the Netherlands and has fully embraced life as one of the world’s biggest socialites.
      On Instagram she is followed by 1.2million fans and keeps them regularly updated with glam shots of herself and Max on holiday in exotic locations like St Tropez and Florida.
      In one snap, she can be seen locking lips with the racer while her daughter smiles at the camera.
      She has also uploaded pics of herself at glitzy dos like the Cannes Film Festival.
      Living large
      Max lives in Monaco, which has become a haven for some of the biggest F1 stars
      Max working out on his balcony with his two Bengal cats in the backgroundCredit: Instagram @maxverstappen1
      During his free time, Max takes to the water in a £16,000 jet skiCredit: Refer to Caption
      Like his fellow Formula One racers Lando Norris and Valtteri Bottas, Max has chosen Monaco as his home, where he lives in a £13million rented apartment overlooking the Mediterranean.
      He keeps his physical condition in top condition by working out on the balcony, which is kitted out with gym equipment and a frame for bungee pulls.
      He has shared glimpses of his chic pad, which he and Kelly also share with their two Bengal cats, Jimmy and Sass.
      In his spare time he likes to take the water on a Red Bull-branded jet ski, said to be worth around £16,000.
      For all his travels around the world, Max is said to have bought a private jet from Sir Richard Branson, worth £12million, which costs over £830,000 to maintain.
      Max has made sure the Falcon-900EX is customised to his expensive taste – it has a matt finish and brands Max’s logo of a lion on the tail fin, paying homage to the national animal of the Netherlands.
      He travels in the jet when he has to travel long distances for races and often gives other Monaco-based drivers, like Daniel Ricciardo, a ride.
      Max bought his private jet from Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson
      He has given stars a ride on the jet including Daniel Ricciardo
      The jet has been customised to Max’s expensive taste
      £5million car collection
      Max’s personal car collection, worth an estimated £5m, is nothing short of impressive and rivals that of Hollywood stars.
      After becoming the youngest ever racer to score a podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, aged just 18, Max splashed out on a Porsche 911 GTS R3.
      His car collection has been heavily inspired by James Bond – he owns a 007-type Aston Martin DB11, a follow-up to the DB10, driven in the movie Spectre.
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      Alongside a 2018 Vantage and a DBS Superleggerais, Max is reported to have added an Aston Martin Valkyrie to his collection. According to reports, the vehicle is priced at a whopping £2.2million.
      The manufacturer’s website describes the car as the closest anyone will get to having the Formula 1 experience on the road.
      Max has an impressive car collection, including the £2.2million Aston Martin ValkyrieCredit: Alamy More

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      Max Verstappen claims F1 was made to look ‘silly’ because of farce at Qatar GP – and it could happen again in Las Vegas

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN says F1 was made to “look a bit silly” due to the farce at the Qatar GP.The sport’s bosses gave the track the green light despite it only just being finished on time and without a single test event.
      Max Verstappen won the F1 race in QatarCredit: AFP
      Verstappen was critical of F1 being the first event for the newly laid Qatar trackCredit: Alamy
      It meant that when the drivers took part in the hour-long practice session on Friday, it was the first time any race car had been around the resurfaced track.
      Incredibly, there were no test events – or other races on the bill – as drivers tiptoed around the dusty track that was still too green.
      The reigning world champion said: “Next time that we get into a situation like this, I don’t think F1 should be the first one to drive because it looks a bit silly.
      “Like, [first practice] with cars sliding around having no grip.
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      “It’s important when we go to a track where they’ve put new Tarmac, that at least it’s run in a little.
      “Also, for understanding the tyres, for example, what we had now.
      “That’s why we had these forced, of course, limited laps.
      “So yeah, a few things I think to learn out of this weekend as a whole.”
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      F1 chiefs will need to get their house in order before the inaugural Las Vegas race in November.
      The new track could be hit with similar grip issues, however, closing the roads could prove a problem for the city.
      Vegas has experienced a number of issues setting up the F1 race, including the death of a worker last month.
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      Lewis Hamilton issues grovelling apology to Mercedes and team-mate George Russell after Qatar GP crash

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has issued a grovelling apology after crashing into team-mate George Russell at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix. The F1 ace, 38, was attempting to skirt around the outside of Russell at turn one of the opening lap after a better getaway off the line.
      Lewis Hamilton apologised for his collision with George RussellCredit: Rex
      Hamilton had tried to get around Russell but ended up spinning both of them off the trackCredit: Getty
      Hamilton’s rear tyre flew off and his race was finished after just one turnCredit: Rex
      However, Russell was sandwiched between Hamilton on his left and eventual race winner Max Verstappen on his right.
      As Hamilton swung his car into the corner he failed to leave adequate room for both to make the turn, causing both to spin off after Russell tagged Hamilton’s right rear tyre.
      The crash saw the seven-time champion’s race finished then and there as his tyre flew off, while Russell managed to get his car back into the race and finish a respectable P4.
      Following the race, Hamilton took to social media to apologise to both his Mercedes team and team-mate.
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      He said: “I’ve watched the replay and it was 100% my fault and I take full responsibility. Apologies to my team and to George.”
      A visibly frustrated Hamilton later added: “Yeah, obviously gutting and massive apology to everyone back at the factory.
      “It was probably just a racing incident but I take full responsibility. I don’t think George had anywhere to go.”
      Asked if he would do anything different after his strong initial getaway, he replied: “It’s always in hindsight you do things differently.”
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      Despite the loss of a potential double podium given the Mercedes’ pace over the weekend, Russell shared a video of himself and Hamilton hugging it out after the race.
      He captioned his post: “No hard feelings. We’re here to fight and maximise for the team.
      “We misjudged it today, but our car was exceptionally strong and I’m proud of the whole team. Time to regroup and continue building off the strong pace in Austin.”
      The Qatar race saw a number of drivers feeling under the weather due to the 44-plus degrees Celsius heat at the Losail Circuit in Doha.
      Alpine star Esteban Ocon vomited in his helmet MID-RACE, while Williams pair Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant both needed help climbing from their cars.
      Lance Stroll also took himself to an ambulance following the race fearing dehydration.
      Verstappen wrapped up the driver’s title – his third in a row – in Saturday’s sprint race.
      Hamilton is still in the running for P2 in the driver’s table, with 30 points the difference between himself and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez.
      F1 heads to Texas, United States, for its next race in two weeks’ time.
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