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      Awkward moment Oscar Piastri is told live on TV that his F1 qualifying time was deleted as fans say ‘that was so brutal’

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      OSCAR PIASTRI was involved in an awkward interview after learning his qualifying time had been deleted on live TV.The McLaren ace had put in a strong lap to initially score an impressive P4, one ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
      Oscar Piastri thought he had scored a P3 in QatarCredit: Getty
      But the McLaren driver was then told his lap time had been deleted
      Piastri did media duties with George Russell, left, and Max VerstappenCredit: Getty
      But Piastri was then bumped up to P3 after team-mate Lando Norris – who had put himself in P2 – saw his lap time deleted for exceeding track limits.
      A jubilant Piastri had taken up the microphone for the interviews the top three drivers do after qualifying and a race, seemingly confirming his place in the order.
      However, the Aussie soon found himself falling foul to the same treatment as his team-mate.
      While in the middle of his interview, Piastri was told his lap time had been deleted, cruelly swiping a top three away.
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      Piastri, 22, was then told he would now be starting P6, putting his thumbs up before sarcastically remarking “wonderful,” and heading off screen.
      Fans could not help but feel sorry for the rookie, who scored his first-ever F1 podium at the most recent race in Japan.
      One said: “That was so brutal omg.”
      A second commented: “The dejected thumbs up too 😫😭.”
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      A third wrote: “Poor guy! Took it like a champ, can’t hate him I am afraid.”
      Another typed: “He said ‘I’ll try again next time’. He’s so cool.”
      While a fifth added: “I would actually start sobbing.”
      Despite the disappointment, Piastri provided a brilliant response on his Twitter page, sharing a pic of himself alongside pole sitter Max Verstappen and P2 George Russell with the caption: “P1, 2 & 6 🤷‍♂️.”
      Piastri also told Sky Sports F1: “Obviously it’s a shame.
      “The car felt reasonable, I just pushed the limit of the car in the last lap. It’s a shame because the car was quick.
      “We get another crack at it tomorrow with qualifying and then the Sprint too. We’ll see what we can do.
      “I think it’s very tight and it’s so easy to make mistakes. The track’s very slippery so that’s not making things easy for us.
      “We’ll try again, obviously it’s a shame that we’re a bit further back down for the main race where the most points are but there’s definitely points up for grabs tomorrow.”
      Verstappen can make history by winning the F1 driver’s title BEFORE the full race on Sunday.
      Russell joins him on the front row, with Hamilton in third.
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      While Piastri’s interview was more of the heartwrenching persuasion, Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll gave an X-rated seven-word post-qualifying interview after finishing P17.
      The Canadian was also pictured appearing to shove his coach in the garage.
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      Watch F1 star Lance Stroll ‘SHOVE Aston Martin employee’ and give X-rated seven-word interview after qualifying flop

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      LANCE STROLL allegedly shoved his own physio into a WALL in a fit of rage after another terrible performance for Aston Martin in Qatar.The Canadian, whose billionaire father owns the team, was eliminated from qualifying at the first hurdle, continuing his dreadful run of form.
      Lance Stroll gave a blunt seven-word interview after his Qatar F1 qualifying disaster
      Stroll also allegedly shoved his trainer after getting out of his car
      Stroll only managed a P17 qualifying result in at the Losail Circuit in DohaCredit: Splash
      The 24-year-old had already faced questions about his future in F1, with rumours rife that he was getting fed up with the sport.
      Petulant Stroll stropped and appeared to push his osteopath and performance coach, Henry Howe, into a plastic wall at the rear of the team’s garage after qualifying for the Qatar GP.
      He then swore in a TV interview, uttering a total of seven words when faced with three questions about his latest horror show.
      Firstly asked what his emotions were, Stroll said: “Yeah s***.”
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      The interviewer apologised for the language and quizzed him on what he thought was not clicking behind the wheel.
      Stroll provided another blunt answer with: “I don’t know.”
      He was then asked how the mindset would change for the weekend, abruptly replying: “Keep driving,” before storming off.
      Stroll has been a total disappointment this season, scoring just 47 of the team’s 221 points.
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      He has failed to be on the podium while team-mate Fernando Alonso has been on seven occasions.
      Stroll’s P17 qualifying result at the Losail Circuit in Doha is the latest in a string of poor pre-race performances.
      His latest showing means he has now failed to get his car above P10 in each of the last seven races.
      In contrast, Alonso will start in P4 after McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri saw their lap times deleted to plummet them down the grid to P10 and P6 respectively for Sunday’s race.
      Max Verstappen, who can win the drivers championship in tomorrow’s sprint race, scored pole and is joined on the front row of the grid by Mercedes star George Russell.
      Lewis Hamilton is sharing the second row with old nemesis Alonso after coming in third.
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      Lewis Hamilton keeps cards close to chest over ‘top secret’ Mercedes upgrade ahead of Qatar Grand Prix

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON is keeping schtum about the “top secret” upgrade to his Mercedes.The seven-time F1 champion will bid to pick up his and Mercedes’ first win of the season at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
      Sir Lewis Hamilton has been left frustrated by the performance of his Mercedes this yearCredit: Getty
      Mercedes have made improvements to the car but Hamilton is refusing to spill the beansCredit: AFP
      Mercedes have made changes to their struggling car during the recent break following last month’s Japanese Grand Prix in a desperate bid to get a first-place finish.
      Hamilton recently visited the’ Brackley factory to see the fruits of the team’s labour but is keeping the details close to his chest.
      The Stevenage speedster told Sky Sports: “I can’t tell you, man, I can’t tell you. It’s all top-secret stuff.”
      When pressed further, the 38-year-old said: “From my experience in all these years, firstly [I’m] not an aerodynamicist.
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      “And you go into the wind tunnel and it’s always mega exciting.
      “No matter what point of the year you go in there’s always new bits coming, there’s bits in the bucket and you know there’s just stuff being tried all the time.”
      Hamilton was left disappointed with his car’s performance at Suzuka, where he finished in a disappointing fifth place.
      But he’s been thrilled by the effort the entire team has put in to try to rectify the issues plaguing his suped-up motor.
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      Sir Lewis Hamilton is currently third in the Drivers StandingsCredit: REX
      He said: “Everyone is unhappy with where we are and where we’ve been for the last couple of years.
      “I know they’re hungry. And that for me, ‘I’m like OK I know these guys.
      “‘I know they’re chasing and they’re doing absolutely everything they can.’
      “So I’m able to then bring that into the weekend.”
      Hamilton currently sits in third place in the drivers’ standings behind Sergio Perez and defending champion Max Verstappen thanks to five podium finishes so far this season. More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s legendary car he drove in first F1 win for Mercedes up for auction with eye-watering price revealed

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’s historic car which he won his first F1 race at Mercedes with has gone up for sale.Hamilton, 38, won the first of his six titles with the Brackley-based constructor in 2014, with his grand total now standing at seven.
      The car Lewis Hamilton won his first F1 race with Mercedes in has gone up for saleCredit: The Mega Agency
      Hamilton won his first race with the constructor in 2013Credit: Getty
      The eye-watering price of the W04 has been revealedCredit: The Mega Agency
      But the year before in 2013, Hamilton won his first-ever race with Mercedes in the W04 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
      Now the car is going up for sale under auctioneers RM Sotheby’s at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.
      It is the first Hamilton-driven Mercedes F1 car to be offered for public sale.
      However, to buy the car fans will need to reach very deep into their pockets.
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      The pre-estimate price of the car is set between £8.2million and £12.3m.
      Shelby Myers, Global Head of Private Sales, RM Sotheby’s said: “The Mercedes W196, which sold for $29.6m (£24.3m), remains the most valuable Formula One car ever sold.
      “However, it’s the Mercedes-Benz Uhlenhaut Coupe that fetched $142m (£117m), cementing the Silver Arrows’ place in history books as one of the world’s most valuable and recognisable brands.
      “Now, adding to the legacy of the Silver Arrows, we introduce the W04 – a car whose significance cannot be overstated.”
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      Hamilton won his first race with Mercedes in the W04Credit: AFP
      He triumphed in the 2013 Hungarian Grand PrixCredit: EPA
      The statement added: “Driven by Formula 1’s most successful driver and sporting icon, Lewis Hamilton, this car delivered his very first win in a Mercedes F1 car, signalling the beginning of the marque’s most dominant period: the Hamilton-Mercedes dynasty.
      “This pairing can only be compared to Jordan and the Bulls, Brady and the Patriots, or Messi and Argentina.
      “Given the unparalleled lineage and being the sole example outside of Mercedes’ origination publicly available, the pairing of Lewis and the W04 elevates it beyond just a Formula 1 car.
      “This undeniable piece could emerge as one of the most coveted collectables in the foreseeable future.”
      Hamilton has won 82 races with Mercedes and won 21 with former employer McLaren to take his total to a record 103 wins.
      He is back in action at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend as he remains in the hunt for a first race victory since 2021.
      That did not stop the Brit from signing a new bumper £100m-a-year contract at the team for the next two years.
      Championship leader Max Verstappen could win the drivers title this weekend after Red Bull won the constructors at the Japanese GP.
      Hamilton’s old car will be up for sale at the Las Vegas Grand PrixCredit: The Mega Agency
      It has a pre-estimate value of up to £12.3millionCredit: The Mega Agency
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      Lewis Hamilton CONFIRMS talks with Ferrari over shock F1 move and reveals how close he came to Mercedes exit

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has spoken about his discussions with Ferrari over what would have been a shock move away from Mercedes. The seven-time world champion had been linked with a switch to The Pancing Horse before he put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with Mercedes.
      Lewis Hamilton has lifted the lid on his talks with FerrariCredit: Rex
      Hamilton is earning an eye-watering £50m per year in his fresh terms with the Silver Arrows and the deal came after persistent rumours of a £40m contract at Ferrari.
      But the Englishman has now confirmed that the Italian’s offer never arrived and all talks were purely informal.
      When asked by Swiss outlet Blick if he was ever offered a contract, he said: “Never. Okay, we’ve definitely had a few irrelevant conversations.
      “I know a lot of good people there. But I never felt ready to move to Italy.”
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      Hamilton had previously described a move to Ferrari as a “dream position” back in 2021, but obviously didn’t come as close as many thought to seeing it materialise this summer.
      There has been mounting pressure on the 38-year-old to move away from Mercedes after the team have fallen too far behind Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

      Former F1 star Johnny Herbert even said he thought that Hamilton would be the perfect fit for Ferrari and should have made the move to secure an elusive eighth world title.
      Speaking to The Mirror, he explained: “He may be aware of what may be happening in the future with Mercedes and has been satisfied that is where his future is. 
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      “Still, I would have liked to have seen the final part of his career in a Ferrari. I honestly think he was the right character and the perfect fit for them. 
      “If he is happy where he is, for him, that is the best mental place for him to be. You have got to have belief in where you are at and Lewis does, which is why he re-signed.
      “Based on the last couple of years, I don’t see Lewis getting an eighth title.
      “The car has got better since they changed from the original concept, but they are only as good as the gap behind Red Bull.”
      Max Verstappen has overtaken Hamilton as the dominant force in Formula OneCredit: Alamy
      Johnny Herbert believes that Hamilton has to leave Mercedes to win an eighth world titleCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton gives blunt response when asked about having children as Brit lays out F1 retirement plan

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed that he has no plans to have kids.The 38-year-old signed a £100million contract extension with Mercedes in August.
      Lewis Hamilton recently signed a new deal with MercedesCredit: Rex
      Hamilton’s new deal has seen him commit to the Silver Arrows until the end of the 2025 season, by which time he will be 40.
      The British seven-time F1 world champion was asked whether he’s considered having kids.
      But at this point, he feels he is too focused on his career to do so.
      He said: “Not at the moment, no.
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      “I don’t have time for that – I enjoy being an uncle!
      “I haven’t decided on this big step yet. I still have goals with the racing car – and everything has to take a back seat.
      “I want to do my job 100 per cent. Of course, you have to find the necessary balance with your private life and make compromises.
      “But fortunately that day hasn’t come yet.”
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      Hamilton was also asked if he feels he could ever come out of retirement after he eventually gives it up, like Michael Schumacher did.
      He added: “That will not happen to me. When the chapter is over, that’s when it’s over.
      “I can’t imagine standing in the paddock or in the garage – without then getting into a car.
      “But as I’ve said before: never say never.”
      Hamilton is third in the drivers’ championship despite Mercedes’ struggles this season, having overtaken Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.
      He is 75 points ahead of his team-mate George Russell, and could even have his sights set on catching second placed Red Bull Sergio Perez.
      The Mexican is 33 points clear of Hamilton, despite his vastly superior car.
      Perez is a staggering 173 points behind his team-mate Max Verstappen, who is on the verge of sealing his third world championship.
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      Hamilton and Co are back in action this weekend, when the F1 roadshow heads to Qatar.
      The Mercedes star won the last time an F1 race was staged in Qatar in 2021, with last year’s event having been axed due to the World Cup.
      Hamilton, 38, has far out-performed team-mate George Russell this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton says F1 is now a ‘love-hate story’ for him and hints he has not read his £100m Mercedes contract

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has hinted that he didn’t read his big-money contract and now has a “love-hate” relationship with Formula One.The seven-time world champion penned a two-year deal at Mercedes worth £100million in August.
      Lewis Hamilton has revealed he has a unique feeling towards F1Credit: Splash
      His improved contract means he will have a place on the grid in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
      Before signing the deal, there was speculation that Hamilton could move to Ferrari or retire.
      But instead the 38-year-old will be racing beyond his 40th birthday.
      Hamilton has revealed that he didn’t realise his passion for F1 but maintained he’s got an odd relationship with competing.
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      He told outlet Blick: “I have to admit that I underestimated my love for this sport.
      “But it’s become a love-hate story. There are days when I would prefer not to get into the cockpit.
      “The duels with my team-mate George Russell also give me motivation. You always have to be wide-awake.”
      Asked if he is aware of what is in his new Mercedes deal, Hamilton replied: “Of course. But it’s over 200 pages or a damn book. And that takes you days.
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      “There are so many details about my promotional activities. 
      “I’m in a fortunate position with Toto Wolff. He is respected and admired by everyone. It’s easy to negotiate with him and that makes him a great leader.
      “This isn’t the first time the two of us have discussed and haggled over details for hours.
      “Always under the motto: From Thursday to Sunday I belong exclusively to Formula One.”
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      F1 a huge step closer to getting brand new TEAM as one of the most famous racing families gets green light

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      ANDRETTI’S hopes of making it on to the grid have received a boost after their application was approved by the FIA.However, they now face a waiting game to see if F1 will approve their place on the grid for 2026.
      The Andretti family may have an F1 team by 2026Credit: AP
      F1’s existing teams are secretly not happy about the idea of Andretti, ran by Michael Andretti, the son of Mario Andretti, who won the 1978 F1 title, sharing their prize fund.
      Andretti Racing, which is based at Silverstone, would bring one of the most famous racing families to F1, not to mention another American angle that would suit Liberty Media’s plan to increase the sport’s appeal in the US.
      Their application involved meeting stringent criteria and allows them to progress to the next stage of the process.
      FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “The FIA was very clear in establishing stringent criteria for entry from the outset of the Expressions of Interest procedure. 
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      “Our objective, after rigorous due diligence during the application phase, was to only approve prospective entries which satisfied the set criteria and illustrated that they would add value to the sport.
      “The FIA is obliged to approve applications that comply with the Expressions of Interests application requirements and we have adhered to that procedure in deciding that Andretti Formula Racing LLC’s application would proceed to the next stage of the application process. 
      “In taking that decision, the FIA is acting in accordance with EU directives on motor sport participation and development.  
      “Andretti Formula Racing LLC was the only entity which fulfils the selection criteria that was set in all material respects.
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      “I congratulate Michael Andretti and his team on a thorough submission.
      “I also want to thank all prospective teams for their interest and participation.” More