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    F1 fans absolutely baffled as Hollywood star sings national anthem ‘like Elvis’ alongside a saxophonist at Silverstone

    ACTOR Damian Lewis had Formula One fans baffled as he sang the national anthem ahead of the Grand Prix at Silverstone in the style of Elvis Presley. The Hollywood star belted out God Save the King alongside a saxophonist but the performance left viewers totally confused.
    Damian Lewis (left) sang the national anthem ahead of the Grand Prix at Silverstone in the style of Elvis PresleyCredit: Getty
    Formula One fans were left baffled by his performanceCredit: Channel 4

    One said: “Sorry but that was not just awful it was embarrassing.”
    Another agreed: “What is more worrying is that at no point did anyone involved with organising this, or close to Damian Lewis, step in to prevent this tragedy.”
    One joked: “Don’t give up the day job.”
    Another asked: “Who let this happen?”
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    Lewis was dressed head-to-toe in black and also wore dark glasses for the performance.
    He delivered the anthem in a slow, crooning style much to the amusement of many viewers.
    The actor, known for roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers and Billions, has his own band and recently penned his first album.
    Despite the dodgy singing, British pair Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris did their best to put on a show for the 160,000 crammed into Silverstone.
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    The two traded blows for the title of being named best of the runners’ up as once again Max Verstappen proved too strong.
    Verstappen took the chequered flag for the eighth time in 10 races – and the sixth time in a row. Norris was second and Hamilton third.
    Norris, 23, said: “It is pretty insane! None of this would be possible without the team and they did an amazing job.
    “I managed to hold off Lewis. I tried to hold on to Max for as long as possible…but I don’t care, P2 is all good. The whole in-lap I was trying to wave to everyone.”
    Hamilton, 38, who started seventh and was quizzed about his recover, added: “The crowd did it!

    “Silverstone put on an amazing show. I felt the energy and the support and congratulations to Lando and McLaren.
    “As a team, we know we are not that far away and we can keep pushing.”
    Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton celebrate togetherCredit: PA
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    Lewis Hamilton ‘didn’t deserve Silverstone podium’ hints Brit F1 rival Lando Norris as he says ‘it’s a shame’

    FORMULA ONE star Lando Norris has hinted that Lewis Hamilton did NOT deserve a podium finish at Silverstone.Max Verstappen steamed to glory at the British GP, increasing his dominant lead at the top of the drivers’ world championship table.
    Lewis Hamilton joined Lando Norris on the podium at SilverstoneCredit: PA
    McLaren F1 star Norris picked up an impressive second-place finish in front of his home crowd.
    And fellow Brit Hamilton raced into third for Mercedes.
    However, Norris reckons Hamilton only made the podium at the expense of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
    He had been on course for third before the timing of a safety car gave Hamilton a cheap pit stop.
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    It saw Piastri end up finishing fourth at Silverstone.
    And Norris believes it should have been Piastri, not Hamilton, joining him on the podium.
    Norris, while nodding in Hamilton’s direction, said: “I feel for him (Piastri), to be honest. He should be sitting here, if things went to plan and there wasn’t a safety car.
    “So it’s a bit of a shame – he deserves his first podium in F1 and it would have been amazing for us as McLaren, celebrating our 60th anniversary with the chrome livery. 
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    “To share it would have been pretty special. He deserved it, he’s been on top form all weekend.
    “He’s been pushing me an insane amount which is a good thing because it raises the level of what we do as a team.
    “But all year he’s been good, it’s not like he’s just turned up here and been strong. He’s been good since day one in the car and makes my life tough sometimes. 
    “I don’t always like it but it’s a good thing at the end of the day and makes me a better driver too.
    “I feel for him and the team, we did everything we should have done to be P2 and P3 so it’s a shame he’s not sat here too. 
    “He’ll have his chance, because he’s driving very well and doing a good job. 
    “If we can improve the car a little bit more we can be here a lot more often and I’m sure he’s going to have his fair few times of being here too.”
    Piastri also expressed his disappointment at narrowly missing out on a podium finish.
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    He added: “It hurts a little bit to be P4 when we were looking on for a podium for so long.
    “Bit unlucky with the safety car timing, but I’m just so happy that I’m disappointed with fourth place instead of what we’ve been disappointed with earlier in the season.”
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    Sky Sports F1 presenter demands FIA action after ‘garbage’ Cara Delevingne’s brutal Martin Brundle snub

    F1 PRESENTER Karun Chandhock says Formula One grid passes should be removed from “people who don’t care” following Cara Delevingne’s Martin Brundle snub.Fans were fuming yesterday when Hollywood star and model Delevingne ignored Brundle as he made his way down the pitwalk at Silverstone.
    Martin Brundle was left red-faced by Cara Delevingne at SilverstoneCredit: Sky Sports F1
    Now the Sky Sports presenter’s colleague has called for actionCredit: Sky Sports F1
    Brundle’s grid walk interviews have become an essential part of F1 coverage, having worked as a reporter for the BBC and ITV before taking up his current role with Sky Sports.
    But Delevingne appeared to be unaware of Brundle’s gridwalk authority and brutally snubbed the former F1 driver as he attempted to grab an interview.
    He began by talking to a member of Delevingne’s entourage and said: “She doesn’t want to talk but everybody needs to talk on the grid.
    “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.”
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    He then approached Delevingne and said: “Can we have a quick chat, [for] Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid.”
    To which Delevingne replied: “No.” and looked awkwardly at her entourage.
    Delevingne refused again and Brundle reiterated: “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid.”
    She then said: “I can’t hear anything, I’m so sorry.”
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    Brundle sarcastically said as he walked away: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
    Now Brundle’s Sky Sports colleague Chandhok, who competed in F1 between 2010 and 2011, has called for the FIA to take action against celebrities who show a lack of respect.
    He tweeted: “I honestly think we should have a ‘chart of rudeness’ in F1! Next time, take the grid passes from people who don’t care and give it some deserving kids who will treasure the experience.”
    It’s not Brundle’s first awakward reaction with a celebrity on the grid.
    He was also shut down by Megan Thee Stallion’s entourage at the Miami Grand Prix in 2021.
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    F1 star Lance Stroll says he’ll ‘meet Pierre Gasly in the parking lot’ after pair collide during Silverstone British GP

    F1 star Lance Stroll joked he will “meet Pierre Gasly in the parking lot” after the pair collided at the British Grand Prix.The two drivers clashed while jostling for position, with Stroll overtaking his opponent after going off track.
    Lance Stroll joked he will settle his dispute with Pierre Gasly in the “parking lot”Credit: Splash
    The pair clashed with Gasly later forced to retireCredit: AFP
    The Canadian received a five-second penalty for the manoeuvre before Gasly tried to get back in front, only to clash with the Aston Martin star.
    Stroll was relegated three places to 14th as a result of the sanction, while Gasly was forced to retire after puncturing when passing the pit entry.
    When asked if he had spoken to Gasly about the incident, Stroll jokingly told PlanetF1.com: “No, I’ll meet him in the parking lot later!”
    Stroll, 24, also protested his innocence and questioned his time penalty.
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    He added: “I got forced off the track both times I passed him, So I’m not really sure why I got a penalty because I was given no room.
    “I got a track limits for one and I was forced wide and forced wide and then the next time I passed him again I was given no room.
    “I was forced wide and then I came back on the track and we touched. If I was given more room I wouldn’t have had to come back on the track and we wouldn’t have touched.”
    Gasly also appeared to be frustrated with Carlos Sainz’s overtake at Silverstone and gave the Ferrari driver a little shove as he spoke to media after the race.
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    Max Verstappen won the race to move 99 points clear of his closest rival – Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.
    The Dutchman has now won five consecutive races and has claimed victory in seven out of ten races this year. More

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    Shakira seen at Silverstone for British Grand Prix amid rumours over relationship with Lewis Hamilton after Pique split

    SHAKIRA has been spotted at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix as rumours continues to swirl over her relationship with Lewis Hamilton.The Colombian singer, 46, was seen in “the posh seats” according to Sky Sports with their commentator adding they are sure she would be “willing on her friend Lewis Hamilton to a podium finish”.
    Shakira wore a large pair of sunglasses as she watched the British Grand PrixCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    The star seemed to be having a great time at SilverstoneCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Shakira was looking relaxed at St Pancras station just a couple of days agoCredit: Splash
    It comes as speculation increases over a possible budding romance with the seven-time Formula One world champion.
    Just a couple of days ago Shakira was seen at St Pancras station having hopped over from Paris Fashion Week.
    The popstar also set hearts racing with an earlier Instagram post of her in a skimpy top as she teased a “surprise” for her French fans.
    She wore the sexy outfit to Paris aquarium to do promo for her latest music video, which features her dressed up as a shackled mermaid.
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    The alleged A-list couple have been seen enjoying a string of cosy outings together in the wake of her messy split from her footballer ex Gerard Pique.
    The Hips Don’t Lie singer was caught beaming at the Spanish Grand Prix last month as she cheered on the Mercedes driver while he roared around the track.
    The pair were seen on a boat together after the Miami Grand Prix, where Lewis showed off his chivalry after picking her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion late last month.
    They were also spotted looking smitten at a dinner in the wake of Hamilton’s second place in Barcelona.
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    According to PEOPLE, they are understood to be keeping things “fun and flirty”.
    But other sources insist the F1 star and the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer are just “good friends” and there is no “romantic connection”.
    Shakira’s repeated rendezvous with Lewis have caused a stir, especially since she was spotted also mingling with movie star Tom Cruise at the Miami Grand Prix.
    Spanish media reported that the Mission Impossible star, 60, was “absolutely mesmerised” by the singer and had even told a close circle of friends that he felt a connection with her.
    An insider told Page Six that there was “chemistry” between the pair – with Tom sending her flowers after the meeting.
    The Mirror reported that the 60-year-old is said to have been “flirting” with the Colombian-born singer before she became involved with Hamilton.
    And he believed he had “incredible chemistry” with Shakira, but has now seen his ego “dented” as a result of Hamilton’s approach.
    Shakira reportedly shot down his advances and instead begged the actor to leave her alone and stop flirting with her.
    The global superstar is reportedly “focused on her family” rather than dating anyone at the moment.
    Representatives of Shakira, Hamilton and Cruise have not commented on the reports.
    Hamilton and Cruise have been pictured at F1 races in the past, with the Hollywood actor even describing the driver as a “great friend”.
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    Max Verstappen comfortably went on to win the British Grand Prix, claiming his sixth win a row this season.
    Hamilton and Lando Norris were caught in a battle for second place with the Brit eventually settling for third.
    Lewis Hamilton was also recently seen in Paris attending the Louis Vuitton menswear showCredit: AFP
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    Max Verstappen survives huge Lando Norris scare at Silverstone to edge British GP with Lewis Hamilton 3rd at Silverstone

    LEWIS HAMILTON and Lando Norris did their best to put on a show for the 160,000 fans who crammed into Silverstone.The two traded blows for the title of being named best of the runners’ up as once again Max Verstappen proved too strong.
    Max Verstappen wins again at Silverstone – after starting the race on poleCredit: PA
    Brits Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton finished in second and thirdCredit: Reuters
    Lando Norris will be pleased with his second place finish – he was forced to fight off Hamilton following the safety car restartCredit: Getty
    Hamilton made it 11 consecutive Silverstone podiumsCredit: Reuters
    Verstappen took the chequered flag for the eighth time in 10 races – and the sixth time in a row. Norris was second and Hamilton third.
    Norris said: “It is pretty insane! None of this would be possible without the team and they did an amazing job.
    “I managed to hold off Lewis. I tried to hold on to Max for as long as possible…but I don’t care, P2 is all good. The whole in-lap I was trying to wave to everyone.”
    Hamilton, who started seventh and was quizzed about his recover, added: “The crowd did it!
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    “Silverstone put on an amazing show. I felt the energy and the support and congratulations to Lando and McLaren.
    “As a team, we know we are not that far away and we can keep pushing.”
    F1’s critics will no doubt see the result and label it another dullard, but really this was a belting race.
    There is now a very good case for looking at this season’s championship table and immediately discounting Verstappen, who is 99 points clear of the rest of the field.
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    There is no stopping him from taking a third world title – there is simply no contest.
    But he did not get it all his own way here.
    Norris made a sensational start and quickly jumped Verstappen to go into the lead.
    The sight of the Brit leading the British Grand Prix brought the fans to their feet.
    The cheers echoed around the grandstands as someone else was finally able to lead the opening few laps.
    Sadly, it lasted just five laps before Verstappen powered his way back in front, but the McLaren man wasn’t done.
    He battled to hold on to second place and got his elbows out when he needed to hold off the threat of Hamilton.
    A safety car did further threaten Verstappen’s win when Kevin Magnussen’s Haas caught fire.
    But at the restart, he again proved too strong and while we were treated to another battle between Hamilton and Norris, they were not fighting for the win.
    Verstappen said: “Lando was super quick and took me a few laps to overtake them but then with the safety car and on the soft tyre it was very tricky.
    “It was a good result for the team, 11 wins in a row for the team is an amazing achievement.”
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    Norris managed to consolidate his second, sparking wild celebrations in the McLaren garage as team boss Zak Brown high-fived anyone in a papaya-coloured shirt.
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    Cara Delevingne slammed for ‘garbage behaviour’ after rudely snubbing Martin Brundle’s gridwalk interview at Silverstone

    FANS have slammed Cara Delevigne for snubbing Martin Brundle as he made his way down the pitwalk at Silverstone today.One fan was particularly enraged, saying: “Cara Delevingne, absolute garbage behaviour. You’re on the grid, talk to Martin Brundle.”
    Delevigne refused to be interviewed by BrundleCredit: Sky Sports F1
    Leaving the former F1 driver visibly confusedCredit: Sky Sports F1
    Delevigne was part of a number of celebrities on the gridwalkCredit: Getty

    Brundle’s grid walk interviews have become an essential part of F1 coverage, having worked as a reporter for the BBC and ITV before taking up his current role with Sky Sports.
    But Delevigne appeared to be unaware of Brundle’s gridwalk authority and brutally snubbed the former F1 driver as he attempted to grab an interview.
    He began by talking to a member of Delevigne’s entourage and said: “She doesn’t want to talk but everybody needs to talk on the grid.
    “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.”
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    He then approached Delevigne and said: “Can we have a quick chat, [for] Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid.”
    To which Delevigne replied: “No.” and looked awkwardly at her entourage.
    Delevigne refused again and Brundle reiterated: “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid.”
    She then said: “I can’t hear anything, I’m so sorry.”
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    Brundle sarcastically said as he walked away: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
    Sky Sports F1 tweeted: “It wouldn’t be a Martin Brundle gridwalk without a little awkwardness 😅”
    And fans were quick to leap to the defence of Brundle.
    One said: “Terrible form. This is Martin Brundle’s gridwalk. Has been for eternity.
    “It’s kind of like being invited to a party at someone’s house and when the host wants to meet you telling them to p*** off.”
    Another added: “@Caradelevingne you simply don’t refuse a Brundle grid walk interview?”
    A third simply added: “rudeness”
    And a fourth put: “Who even is she?”
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    It’s not Brundle’s first awakward reaction with a celebrity on the grid after he was shut down by Megan Thee Stallion’s entourage at the Miami Grand Prix in 2021.
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    F1 British Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Max Verstappen races to Silverstone win while Lewis Hamilton secures P3 – latest

    THE British Grand Prix is underway RIGHT NOW and Max Verstappen is racing ahead once again.The Dutchman increased his mammoth lead at the top of the F1 driver standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend.
    British favourite Lewis Hamilton is aiming to end his 18-month winless streak on home soil but will start seventh on the grid.

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    TV channel: Channel 4/ Sky Sports F1
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    Grid: 1 Verstappen, 2 Norris, 3 Piastri, 4 Leclerc, 5 Sainz, 6 Russell, 7 Hamilton, 8 Albon, 9 Alonso, 10 Gasly, 11 Hulkenberg, 12 Stroll, 13 Ocon, 14 Sargeant, 15 Bottas, 16 Perez, 17 Tsunoda, 18 Guanyu, 19 De Vries, 20 Magnussen

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    Max Verstappen wins the British Grand Prix for the first time.

    Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
    Lando Norris (McLaren)
    Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
    Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
    George Russell (Mercedes)

    Max Verstappen wins the British Grand Prix
    Lap 51/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Norris receives a black and white chequered flag for track limits.
    He needs to be careful until the end of the race as a five second penalty would put him behind Hamilton and Piastri.
    Verstappen’s lead on Norris is now 3.4 seconds.
    Lap 49/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Hamilton is struggling with grip on his tyres.
    It seems the soft compound has its drawbacks when they are very hot.
    his team tell him if you cool them down the grip will return.
    Verstappen still leads the way at the front.
    Credit: Reuters
    Lap 47/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    It seems the right choice of tyre was the hard compound.
    Lando Norris is certainly working well with it.
    The gap between him and Hamilton is up to 1.7 seconds.
    Lap 45/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    There is no time to rest for Norris as Hamilton is right on his tail.
    The main aim for the McLaren driver now is to hold him off until the chequered flag.
    We could be seeing two British drivers on the podium as it stands.
    Lap 43/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Verstappen has a 2.635 second lead over Norris in second.
    Hamilton is just 0.639 seconds behind Norris.
    DRS has been enabled after the safety car going back in.
    Lap 41/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    The safety car has gone back in.
    We have a titanic battle between Norris and Hamilton.
    The former world champion tries to take the McLaren several times on the corners.
    Lando Norris manages to hold him off.
    Lap 39/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    It is the Mercedes cars that now box in Piastri.
    Hamilton is in third place and Russell in fifth.
    Lando Norris still sits in second place.
    Credit: Reuters
    Lap 37/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Magnussen is only the second person to retire from today’s race.
    The safety car is still out as they look to remove his car from the track.
    This is going to leave us with a real race to the finish once it goes back in.
    Lap 35/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    There is a safety car out as they look to clear the car of Magnussen from the track.
    Drivers are taking advantage of this to pit.
    Soft tyres seem to be the choice of most drivers now.
    Lewis Hamilton is up to third place now.
    Lap 33/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Some great driving from George Russell as he takes Charles Leclerc on the corner.
    His medium compound tyres giving him far more grip than the hard tyres of the Ferrari.
    Oscar Piastri is in fifth place after his pit stop.
    Lap 31/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Oscar Piastri heads into the pits.
    Mercedes made a huge mistake with a slow pit stop for Russell preventing him from coming out ahead of Leclerc.
    Lewis Hamilton currently sits in third place.
    Lap 29/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    McLaren must be over the moon with how Norris and Piastri are driving.
    They have taken their form from qualifying into the race.
    Verstappen is, as ever, having his own race again but did anyone expect any different, probably not.
    Lap 27/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Verstappen now has a 6.9 second lead over Norris.
    No doubt he will want to build enough of a lead that he can pit and still come out in first place.
    Only four cars have pitted so far in the race.
    Credit: AFP
    Lap 25/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    A lot of drivers seem to be trying to have a one stop race.
    McLaren are asking Lando Norris how his tyres are holding up.
    The hard tyre doesnt seem to firing up well today as Charles Leclerc is back in twelfth place after pitting.
    Lap 23/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Max Verstappen his leading the way with a 5.2 second gap to second placed Lando Norris.
    Oscar Piastri has managed to get himself a 5.1 second lead over fourth placed George Russell.
    Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton is trying to catch Carlos Sainz.
    Lap 21/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Verstappen asks on the radio if they are continuing with the intended strategy as he sees a Ferrari pitting.
    He must have seen that on one of the fan screens driving around the track.
    Russell still has not pitted and is one of the only drivers out there on soft tyres.
    Lap 19/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Leclerc is given the ‘box, box’ order by his team.
    Ferrari may be trying the two stop strategy for this race.
    Hamilton is complaining about problems with his battery charging.
    Lap 17/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    There is a real battle between the Mercedes and Ferraris out there.
    Sainz is trying to catch Russell, while the Mercedes driver is trying to get passed Charles Leclerc.
    Verstappen now has a 3.7 second lead over Norris.
    Credit: Reuters
    Lap 15/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Verstappen has now built a lead of 2.8 seconds.
    For a brief moment, part of you believed Norris could pull off the impossible, not so much now.
    Russell is starting putting pressure on Charles Leclerc in fourth.
    Lap 13/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    The potential of rain is somewhat of an issue for Russell on the soft tyres.
    He would not want to pit and change onto new tyres only to have to come in again to go onto intermediates due to rain.
    Sergio Perez is moving up the field, currently in 11th place after starting 15th on the grid.
    Lap 11/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Esteban Ocon has retired from the race.
    Some rain is forecast to be joining us soon.
    Verstappen looks comfortable in his lead but the weather could change all of that.
    Lap 9/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    On the team radio, McLaren tell Norris that Piastri is going to hold his position to protect them from the drivers behind.
    Russell started on the soft tyres, which are only predicted to last 10 laps, so could come in to pit soon.
    With Norris more than one second behind Verstappen, he has lost that DRS advantage now.
    Lap 7/52 – Verstappen leads, Norris second
    Norris is unable to resist the Red Bull as he ghosts past the McLaren.
    The defending world champion immediately builds up a 0.912 second lead over Lando Norris.
    Meanwhile, Hamilton uses DRS well to overtake Alonso and move into 7th place.
    Credit: AFP
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