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      F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule as Verstappen looks to get back on track

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      IT was all smiles for Max Verstappen when last raced at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix – but the same cannot be said for Singapore.The Dutchman saw his incredible winning run come to an end when Carlos Sainz took pole on the podium last weekend.
      Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappen’s winning run at the Singapore GPCredit: Rex
      But Verstappen still holds a staggering 151-point lead over his Red Bull teammate.
      Meanwhile, a first-place finish continues to elude Lewis Hamilton who could only finish in third on the Marina Bay Circuit.
      However, the British icon will be hoping to roll back the years having won FIVE times at the Japanese GP.
      When is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023?

      The F1 Japanese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 24.
      It is expected to get underway at an early time of 6am BST.
      Suzuka Circuit in Japan will be the allocated track for this race and it can host a whopping 155,000 supporters.
      Max Verstappen clinched the title by winning the Japanese 2022 edition

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      What TV channel is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
      Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
      The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

      FULL schedule
      Friday, September 22

      Practice One – 3:30am BST
      Practice Two – 7am BST

      Saturday, September 23
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      Practice Three – 3:30am BST
      Qualifying – 7am BST

      Sunday, September 24

      Grand Prix – 6am BST

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

      Driver standings
      Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 374
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 223
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 180
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 170
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 142
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 123
      George Russell / Mercedes / 109
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 97
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 47
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 45
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 42
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 36
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 21
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 4
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 3
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / Alpha Tauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 0
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 0 More

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      Red Bull boss Horner fires dig at Wolff over ‘Wikipedia’ comment as he closes in on sixth F1 constructors’ championship

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      RED BULL boss Christian Horner has taunted Toto Wolff as his team stands on the brink of winning the F1 constructors’ championship for a sixth time.Merc boss Wolff quipped that Max Verstappen’s record of 10 straight victories after the Italian GP was “irrelevant” and something “for Wikipedia”.
      Red Bull chief Christian Horner has hit back at Mercedes boss Toto WolffCredit: Getty
      Wolff claimed Max Verstappen’s recent success was “irrelevant” and something “for Wikipedia”Credit: Getty
      The disingenuous remark drew criticism and Horner could not resist poking fun at his opposite number as Red Bull edge closer to winning the title in Japan this weekend.
      Reflecting on Red Bull’s rise since the team was formed in 2004, Horner said: “When I first came in it was clear that [Red Bull owner] Dietrich [Mateschitz] had come into F1 because he wanted to compete and had bought what was the Jaguar F1 team which had been a sort of perennial seventh place finisher.
      “It was about then constructing a team and I don’t think anyone of us could have envisaged what lay ahead of us.
      “Within 19 seasons we’ve achieved what we have and it’s been a phenomenal journey so far.
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      “But it’s never a question of looking back, it’s always a question of looking forward.
      “If we can close out these championships in the coming races that again, well nobody looks at Wikipedia these days, but that again is a huge statistic that everybody will be immensely proud of. 
      “I think for us, it then becomes about next year, the year after and, of course, the next chapter for Red Bull, which is with the relationship with Ford in 2026 with producing our own powertrain.
      “Going from zero with a startup company effectively and building a facility. That is the next challenge.
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      “But it’s been quite a journey, and hopefully, there are a few more chapters to go.”
      Verstappen looks on course to resume his place on the top step of the podium after dominating the two practice sessions in Suzuka.
      The Dutchman led the way in FP1 and FP2 as he put his struggles in Singapore behind him.
      He said: “It felt really good today. From lap one the car was enjoyable to drive again.
      “It seems like we had a strong day, on short runs, long runs… There’s a lot of degradation on this track, so it will be quite tough on tyres in the race. But so far we had a good start to the weekend.”
      Meanwhile, Lando Norris has laughed off George Russell’s prediction that the McLaren man is one of the favourites for the victory this weekend.
      Norris, who was third-quickest in both practice sessions, joked: “Has he seen the rest of the season at all? Has he been watching the races?” More

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      Inside Lewis Hamilton’s incredible build-up to Japanese GP including Nintendo disguise and remote control car fun

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      LEWIS HAMILTON squeezed in some childhood fun ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.Many Formula One drivers would have spent the week in build-up to the race in the simulator trying to shave off edges to their lap times.
      Lewis spotted at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Wednesday水曜日にユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンにて[📸：🐙章鱼小姐 – 小红书] pic.twitter.com/gt4HIbIoq1— #TeamLH Japan (@TeamLH44JAPAN) September 20, 2023

      Lewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon enjoyed some remote control car funCredit: Getty
      The unusual prep came ahead of the Japanese Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      Hamilton explained he and Ocon had planned it ages agoCredit: Getty
      However, the Suzuka circuit has a special place in F1, and consequently many drivers take the time to enjoy the attractions Japan has to offer away from track.
      This novelty is not lost on Hamilton, who is a massive fan of Japanese gaming company Nintendo.
      The company, worth an estimated £44billion, has its own Universal Studios Super Nintendo World in Osaka.
      And Hamilton, 38, made the 75-mile trip to the city in order to pay a visit.
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      While there the seven-time F1 champ was pictured wearing a white and red polka-dot hat in a clear reference to Super Mario character Toad – who starred in the recent film adaption starring Chris Pratt.
      If the hat was not enough to give the F1 superstar away, then wearing a T-shirt of his own “44” branding may not have helped.
      His visit came one year after Hamilton paid a visit to a Nintendo shop in Montreal, Canada, in order to buy a Mario Kart game.
      But he failed to get the game, instead opting for a Sega Genesis – also known as a Mega Drive.
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      Following his visit to Japan’s Universal Studios, Hamilton was then spotted taking his Mario Kart passion into real life with fellow driver Esteban Ocon.
      The duo were spotted in the Suzuka paddock playing around with a remote control car.
      Asked about the activity, he told reporters: “Yeah, so Esteban and I had planned a while ago, that while we’re here, we’ll get our remote control cars together and have a bit of a race in the pit lane.
      “For me, it was very reminiscent of when I was a kid on Blue Peter, and it was really cool, because we all share, more in common than we probably think, other than the fact that we’re pure racers.”
      He added: “But it’s very rare that we all get to do things like that, so it was it was fun.
      “But that’s what our race was when I was a kid. I raced electric and petrol and it was Kyosho.
      “It’s basically an evolution of the car that you’ll see, like Senna had and I had the same car as Senna when I was younger. And he’s mega at it.”
      Hamilton managed a podium finish at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, his fifth of the season, to put him on 196 throughout his F1 career.
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      He remains in the search for an elusive win since the new era of ground-effect F1 cars came in, but last weekend’s strong display should provide a positive bounce to the season run-in.
      Hamilton was also seen supporting Sebastian Vettel as he built 11 “insect hotels” at the Suzuka circuit and painted Turn Two with black and yellow paint.

      Hamilton said it reminded him of when it was a kidCredit: Getty
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      Shakira casts nanny ‘FIRED by ex Pique for revealing his cheating’ to star in music vid for new diss track The Boss

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      HIPS Don’t Lie singer Shakira has delivered another brutal blow to her ex Gerard Piqué, suggesting tensions between them are far from resolved.The Colombian superstar, 46, features the nanny her Spanish footballer ex allegedly fired without pay in her latest music video.
      Shakira’s new music video is just the latest in a series of swipes she has taken at her exCredit: Vevo
      The popstar cast her and Pique’s long-term nanny who he allegedly firedCredit: Vevo
      Melgar, who was a nanny to Shakira and Pique’s children Milan and Sasha, seen with the family in Miami in 2016Credit: The Grosby Group / AKM-GSI
      The clip was filmed in Miami for Shakira and Mexican band Fuerza Régida’s new song about a small-town man with dreams of becoming a “boss with potential” called El Jefe, or The Boss.
      Toward the end of the diss track, Shakira sings: “This song is for you, since you weren’t paid severance/Another fart, as always.”
      Shakira and Piqué’s former nanny Lili Melgar then makes a shock appearance and stares directly into the camera, her eyebrows furrowed as though she is disapproving.
      It would seem the lyrics and clip of Melgar, longtime nanny of the pair’s children Milan and Sasha, were references to the claim Piqué dismissed Melgar without compensation for telling Shakira about his alleged infidelity.
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      The name of the song is an apparent nod to the alleged nickname Shakira was given by Pique’s pals who claimed she did not hang out with them.
      The clip is just the latest in a series of swipes the popstar has taken at her ex, including another music video she released in June.
      In the video for her song Copa Vacia – or Empty Cup – Shakira transforms into a mermaid which she said represents her being on “the journey to becoming one with herself again”.
      She noted the mermaid “sacrifices a lot for love, ending up in the rubbish amongst rats”.
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      Shakira and Barcelona-based Piqué confirmed their 11-year relationship was over last year amid cheating rumours.
      Piqué, who made his debut for Manchester United in October 2004, has insisted there was “no infidelity on his part”.
      The ex-footballer is now dating model Clara Chia Marti.
      Spanish broadcaster José Antonio Avilés claimed Shakira and Piqué were in a mutually-accepted open relationship for three years before they separated, reported El Nacional de Catalunya.
      He said: “There is an agreement where ‘you do what you want and I do what I want, but in the face of the media we are still a couple’.”
      Piqué reportedly “does not want speculation that the reason for the breakup was infidelity”.
      Shakira announced their split on Instagram last year with a statement that read: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways.
      “For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
      Spanish media reported the famous couple had been living separately for weeks by then, the popstar allegedly kicking Piqué out of their family home.
      Journalist Emilio Pérez reported at the time: “[Shakira] has made the decision to separate. That is so. It has happened.
      “That is why there is distance. Perhaps there is nothing left, but that [infidelity] has passed.”
      Neither party has addressed the allegations directly, with the closest thing to acknowledgement a statement from Shakira to Elle Magazine: “I’ve remained quiet and just tried to process it all.
      “Um, and yeah, it’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation.
      “And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids. Incredibly difficult.”
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      Shakira was awarded full custody of their two children and moved with them to Miami, where some of her family members are based.
      The singer has recently been linked to Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton – although sources insist they are “just friends”.
      Shakira and her Spanish footballer ex Gerard Pique were together 11 yearsCredit: Getty
      The Colombian star teamed up with Fuerza Régida for her latest song El Jefe ‘The Boss’Credit: Vevo
      The couple were said to be in an open relationship before their bitter separationCredit: Getty More

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      F1 driver wages for 2023 with Lewis Hamilton miles off No1 and Max Verstappen earning FIVE TIMES his team-mate’s salary

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is the highest-earning F1 driver – beating Lewis Hamilton by a staggering £17million.The Red Bull driver is the dominant force in F1 after winning ten consecutive races, and his salary reflects that.
      Max Verstappen is the highest earning driver by a significant marginCredit: Rex
      Lewis Hamilton earns £17million less than his rivalCredit: Getty
      Charles Leclerc is the third-highest earning F1 driverCredit: Getty
      Four drivers earn more than £10m a year
      Verstappen, 25, is on course to claim his third successive championship and he is now one of the highest-earning sportsmen in the world.
      He is paid an eye-watering annual salary of £45m by Red Bull.
      Hamilton is the next highest-paid F1 star but comes in quite far behind at £28m-a-year.
      Verstappen is paid more than five times that of his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.
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      Hamilton also earns significantly than his partner, George Russell, who is the eighth on the list of top salaries.
      The Brit collects around £6.5m a year from Mercedes but could pick up a more lucrative deal when it comes to renewing after impressing since his 2022 arrival.
      Rounding off the top three is Charles Leclerc at £20m-a-year.
      Ferrari’s No1 has been linked to Red Bull with both him and Perez out of contract at the end of the year.
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      Lando Norris takes home a cool £16mCredit: Rex
      Carlos Sainz is the fifth-highest earning driver in F1Credit: Getty
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      Red Bull are believed to be keen but he could prove to be quite an expensive option, with their other target Lando Norris possibly available for a lower salary.
      Norris has an annual wage of £16m, and is one of only four drivers to break the £10m barrier.
      Perez and Russell are joined in the next band of drivers to make £5m or more which also includes Carlos Sainz, Valterri Bottas and Esteban Ocon.
      Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly fall just short at £4m, while Yuki Tsunoda and Red Bull reserve driver Daniel Ricciardo earn less than £1m, as does Williams’ Logan Sergeant.
      Verstappen earns more than five times that of his team-mate Sergio PerezCredit: AFP
      Valterri Bottas rounds off the top ten high earnersCredit: Getty More

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      Sebastian Vettel’s bizarre new hobby as F1 legend spotted building ‘insect hotels’ at Suzuka for Japanese GP

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL has found himself a bizarre new hobby of building “insect hotels” at the Suzuka Circuit ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The former Formula One driver has helped build 11 of the insect hotels on Turn Two at Suzuka as part of a campaign to raise awareness for biodiversity.
      Sebastian Vettel has been building “insect hotels” at Suzuka CircuitCredit: Getty
      He is doing it as part of a new campaign for biodiversityCredit: Getty
      The structures offer a place for insects such as bees to take refugeCredit: Getty
      The campaign, named Buzzin’ Corner, hasn’t just seen the construction of the hotels where insects can seek refuge, but has also given the track a new look.
      The kerbs on the inside of the corner on Turn Two have been painted in black and yellow stripes to look like a bee.
      The bug-filled hub was also the meeting place for a special launch event where Vettel invited drivers and bosses from different F1 teams to see the work that had been carried out.
      The four-time world champion explained the exciting project in a video on his Instagram.
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      He said: “I am very very excited. We are launching a new project and It’s called Buzzin’ Corner.
      “There’s one special thing about this corner this weekend, the kerbs are painted in yellow and black,
      “That’s unique because all the other kerbs, for example at the entrance of the corner, are painted in white and red.”
      He went on to explain what the project represents, saying: “I want to with this project create awareness around the importance of and the subject of biodiversity.”
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      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in Japan GP boost as Mercedes claim there’s ‘more to come’ after Singapore heroics

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has claimed there is “more to come” from Mercedes this season.He and team-mate Lewis Hamilton put in fine performances at last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.
      Lewis Hamilton finished third at the Singapore Grand PrixCredit: Rex
      Although Russell crashed out late on, Hamilton was able to pick up a third place finish and a spot on the podium at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
      With just seven races remaining in 2023, Russell has explained that their are plans for more success at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
      Mercedes are looking to secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship and Russell is expecting upgrades to be in place for Suzuka.
      He explained: “In all honesty, there’ll be a few more little things to come towards the end of the season. Which will aid our learning into next season.”
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      Despite not winning a race yet this year, Mercedes still hold a narrow lead of Ferrari in the standings.
      However, Scuderia cut that advantage with Carlos Sainz’s victory in Singapore.
      Russell is hopeful he and Hamilton can build on last weekend, though, adding that their struggles across the last two years can help going forward.
      His win in Brazil last year, part of a 1-2 with Hamilton, is Mercedes’ only race victory since he signed with the team for the start of the 2022 season.
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      George Russell claims there is ‘more to come’ from MercedesCredit: Getty
      “Yeah, I think we’ve made some good gains this season,” Russell continued.
      “I think it’s clear that we made some mistakes ahead of the 2022 season, and again over this winter, but I’m definitely confident that these mistakes are going to aid us and help us a lot for the future.
      “And, you know, you need those setbacks, and you need those errors to set you on the right path. And I think, as a team, we’re incredibly motivated to get back to the top.
      “And as I said, I think the lessons we’ve learned over these two years will only help us in the years to come.” More

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      Mercedes boss Wolff fears F1 will be plunged into ‘disarray’ if Massa wins case to get Hamilton’s 2008 title overturned

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      TOTO WOLFF reckons F1 would be plunged into “disarray” if Felipe Massa wins his case to get Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 title overturned.The Brazilian is seeking to have Hamilton stripped of his first championship due to the Singapore GP of the same year, where Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed to help his teammate, Fernando Alonso win the race.
      Toto Wolff doubts that Felipe Massa will win his caseCredit: Splash
      Massa is seeking to have Hamilton stripped of his first championshipCredit: Reuters
      Massa reckons that F1 and the FIA did not act in time to overturn the outcome of the result, which in turn cost him the title, which he lost to Hamilton by a point.
      At the Singapore GP last week, Wolff said Mercedes were monitoring the former Ferrari man’s legal action with a view to taking action to the controversial outcome of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP – where Hamilton lost the title to Max Verstappen.
      However, speaking after last Sunday’s race, Wolff is doubtful of Massa being successful.
      He said: “I don’t think he has a case, to be honest. We are signing up to sporting regulations. They’re very clear, and you commit as a licence holder.
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      “If everybody were to open up situations then the sport would be in disarray, and especially when you look at the full championships.
      “There are so many things that have an influence whether you win or lose that I don’t see the case to be honest.
      “On the civil case side, I don’t know, let’s evaluate whether there’s some damages that could be claimed.
      “This is like watching a soap opera playing out in front of me.”
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      Meanwhile, Max Verstappen says he is “absolutely fine” his 10-race winning run ended last Sunday in Singapore.
      And he is now looking forward to getting back on the podium this week at the Japanese GP.
      The Red Bull ace said: “I knew that the day would come so for me it is absolutely fine.
      “Everything needs to be perfect. Everyone is always saying, ‘Ah look how dominant they are and look how easy it is’.
      “But it is never easy, and a lot of details that we need to get right and this weekend clearly we didn’t get a few things right and then you are on the back foot.” More