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      Red Bull boss Christian Horner reveals dream of NEW YORK Grand Prix as F1 takes off in USA after Las Vegas & Miami races

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      RED BULL boss Christian Horner admits he is dreaming of another Grand Prix in America… this time in New York City.Formula One has taken off across the States in recent years, with the nation becoming obsessed with smash Netflix hit Drive to Survive.
      Christian Horner hopes to see the US host another Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
      The Red Bull boss dreams of seeing F1 cars whipping around New York cityCredit: Getty
      Fans tuned in to May’s Miami GP as Max Verstappen sealed victory while surrounded by celebs including Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and Matt Damon.
      And supporters were on tenterhooks as Lewis Hamilton dramatically missed out at October’s USA GP in Austin, Texas.
      F1 continues to be a smash hit across the border too, with Montreal playing host to a thrilling Canadian GP last summer.
      But the best is yet to come for those across the Atlantic.
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      That’s because Las Vegas will host a stunning race later this year, with drivers zooming past iconic gambling establishments like the Bellagio and Caesar’s Palace.
      However, Red Bull chief Horner is eager to continue F1’s relentless march across America.
      He hopes to see more big cities play host to the likes of Verstappen, Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
      And Horner admits he dreams of cars doing laps of the Big Apple itself, New York City.
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      Horner told the Mail: “It would be amazing. Racing in big cities in the US is really exciting.
      “A race here in the Big Apple, for example, what a spectacle that would be.
      “You can never say never. We’ve got other North American races as well with Montreal, and there’s certainly demand for it, so why not?
      “It’s great that there’s that much interest in Formula One in the US.
      “We’re fortunate to race in great venues, whether it’s the street circuit of Miami or the track in Austin.
      “Vegas this year is going to be an absolutely insane event too.” More

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      Jean-Pierre Jabouille dead aged 80: First Renault driver ever to win an F1 Grand Prix passes away

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      FORMULA ONE legend Jean-Pierre Jabouille has died aged 80.The Frenchman played a key role in Renault’s entry into F1 back in 1977.
      F1 legend Jean-Pierre Jabouille has died aged 80Credit: Getty
      The Frenchman took Renault’s first F1 victory in his homeland back in 1979Credit: AFP
      And he celebrated that by taking Renault’s maiden win in the 1979 French Grand Prix.
      The Alpine team, who are owned by Renault, said it was “incredibly saddened” by Jabouille’s death.
      A statement read: “A humble racing driver, brilliant engineer and a pioneer of our sport. Jean-Pierre was a true racer.
      “He spearheaded Renault’s journey into F1 in 1977 with his resilient and dare-to-do attitude.
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      “He was Renault’s first Grand Prix winner in 1979, a landmark moment in Renault’s journey in Formula 1.
      “His determination and dedication to succeed inspired many, and these values remain central to the current team in its now blue colours of Alpine.
      “We are where we are today because of Jean-Pierre and his legacy lives on.”
      Jabouille, who was an engineer by trade, was part of the Renault F1 project from its beginning and helped to develop its new turbo engine.
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      And his and the team’s maiden victory could not have been more ordeal as it came on home soil for both the icon and France’s national car company.
      Jabouille would win his final Grand Prix at Austria in 1980.
      However, he was forced to retire from racing that same year when he broke a leg in a crash in Canada.
      The star was already due to leave Renault as he was being replaced by Alain Prost for the 1981 season.
      Jabouille did attempt to make a comeback with the Talbot Ligier team, but he was deemed unfit and retired after failing to qualify for two of his four attempts.
      He also raced the 24 Hours of Le Mans from the late 1960s to the early 1990s for the likes of Alpine, Matra, Sauber and Peugeot.
      He had four third overall finishes in 1973, 1974, 1992 and 1993.
      Following retirement from F1, Jabouille briefly managed at the Ligier team and was then head of Peugeot’s engine programme in the 1990s.
      After news of his death emerged, one fan tweeted: “One of the giants of the early turbo era and that fantastic French partnership with Rene Arnoux at Renault. RIP.”
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      Another wrote: “The first win for a Turbo F1 car in that magical Dijon race, my deepest sympathy and condolences to all his family and friends, RIP Mr Jabouille.”
      While a fellow fan added: “RiP Jean Pierre Jabouille… You remain the first and only one Jean Pierre.” More

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      Six F1 records Lewis Hamilton can break in 2023 as Mercedes star looks to battle back to fighting for world title again

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      LEWIS HAMILTON could break a staggering SIX records in the 2023 Formula One season.The Mercedes man, 38, endured heartbreak at the end of the 2021 campaign when he was denied the world championship in ridiculous fashion.
      Lewis Hamilton is eyeing up a number of records in 2023Credit: Getty
      And then he suffered last year with an underperforming car as he failed to win a single race and watched on helplessly as Max Verstappen claimed back-to-back crowns.
      But with the new 24-race season starting next month – the first race is in Bahrain on March 5 – Hamilton is gearing up to wrestle back the top gong in F1.
      The Stevenage star already has a whole host of records in the sport, including the most race wins (103), most podiums (191) as well as the most points, consecutive race starts, consecutive points finishes and pole positions in history.
      However, the Mirror report there are six more records Hamilton could claim in 2023 to cement his status as the F1 GOAT.
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      Firstly, and most obviously, he could take the outright lead for the most drivers’ championships.
      Hamilton currently shares the lead on seven with Michael Schumacher, but world title No8 would see him clear at the top.
      Hamilton can also claim the record for the most wins at the same Grand Prix.
      Schumacher won the French GP eight times – the same number of times Hamilton has won the British and Hungarian GPs.
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      So claiming the chequered flag at Silverstone or the Hungaroring would take him on to nine.
      Similarly, the Hungarian GP could be the scene of another new record for Hamilton if he claims pole.
      The Brit has eight poles in Hungary – and also in Australia – which is tied with Schumacher in Japan and Ayrton Senna in San Marino.
      The last of the Brazilian’s poles at Imola was claimed the day before he tragically died in 1994.
      Hamilton could also become the very first F1 driver ever to win a race after their 300th race start.
      No one has managed this feat yet and with 310 starts already under his belt, a win in 2023 would secure that for the Merc driver.
      However, he is not the only man who can achieve this one in the upcoming season, with Fernando Alonso in the same position as he prepares for his debut season at Aston Martin.
      Hamilton already holds the record for the most podiums shared with 56 alongside Sebastian Vettel.
      That figure won’t be added to following the German’s retirement but it could be surpassed by Hamilton and Bottas (53) but far more likely Hamilton and Verstappen (52).
      Lastly, and arguably the most difficult to achieve, is the number of F1 ‘grand slam’ weekends – defined as qualifying on pole, winning the race by leading every lap and recording the fastest lap.
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      Hamilton has managed this six times in his incredible career, more than anyone else in the current F1 field.
      However, it is still two shy of the all-time record of eight set by Jim Clark so might be a stretch too far for Sir Lewis to level or even overtake that tally in 2023.
      The Mercedes man will de desperate to claim victory at the British GPCredit: Reuters
      Hamilton and Max Verstappen look set to resume their rivalryCredit: AFP More

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      F1 bosses accused of trying to gag drivers with rule to stop them airing political views after Lewis Hamilton protests

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      FORMULA One bosses have been accused of trying to gag drivers with a rule to stop them airing political or personal views.World champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are among competitors who have used their platforms at races to highlight issues.
      Lewis Hamilton is a global advocate for anti-racism and diversityCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was praised by fans for wearing a rainbow helmet at the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But governing body the FIA amended its rules this season to forbid any display of “political, religious and personal statements” that are made “without prior approval”.
      Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas says the crackdown is wrong.
      He said: “Personally, I don’t like politics. I like to do what I love, which is racing, but politics is at the same time part of today’s society.
      “I think Formula 1 has done a good job of paying attention to some of these kinds of issues and many drivers have raised their voices, including Sebastian.”
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      “I do not understand why they want to control us. I think we should have the right to talk about what we want. That is how I see it, but we will see what happens.”
      A human rights group has called the new rule “seriously disturbing”.
      The FIA says the move is in line with the International Olympic Committee’s Code of Ethics. More

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      F1 champ Max Verstappen shows love for Ferrari with Red Bull star set to buy £375,000 SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano

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      FORMULA ONE superstar Max Verstappen appears set to buy a Ferrari car.Verstappen has been on fire after winning two consecutive F1 titles with Red Bull.
      Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen appears set to buy a FerrariCredit: TikTok / @andrea_masina
      Max Verstappen was keen to buy a red SF90 Stradale Assetto FioranoCredit: TikTok / @andrea_masina
      Formula One champion Max Verstappen already has a Ferrari in his garageCredit: TikTok / @andrea_masina
      The 25-year-old has done his team proud, but also seems to have a lot of love for Ferrari.
      Viral TikTok clips have shown the Dutch star in a Ferrari garage in Monte Carlo trying out one of their cars.
      Verstappen is reportedly set to buy a red SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano.
      That could set the two-time world champion back a whopping £375,000.
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      The Dutchman already has a Ferrari in his garage, and that is the Monza SP2 which cost about £1.42million.
      Fans were left in awe by those clips as they took to social media to share their two cents.
      One F1 enthusiast tweeted: “I wonder if Max got a friends and family discount.”
      Another commented: “It’s hard to find a Red Bull to ride on, and it is hard to say no to a red Ferrari car.”
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      A third wrote: “So he owns a Ferrari on and off the track.”
      This fan posted: “He just wants to look at the engine ahead of next season.”
      And that one tweeted: “Everyone is a Ferrari fan.” More

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      FIA defends president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid sexism storm after controversial comment on his own website resurfaces

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      THE FIA, Formula One’s governing body, have leapt to the defence of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after sexist comments on his own website resurfaced.Ben Sulayem was quoted as saying “women who think they are smarter than men, for they are not in truth” in a post on a personal website which appeared to have been published in 2001.
      The FIA have been forced to defend Mohammed Ben SulayemCredit: Rex
      The website the quote was on can no longer be read online.
      But an FIA spokesman has still been forced to come out and say: “The remarks in this archived website from 2001 do not reflect the president’s beliefs.
      “He has a strong record on promoting women and equality in sport, which he is happy to be judged on.
      “It was a central part of his manifesto and actions taken this year and the many years he served as vice-president for sport prove this.”
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      The BBC have claimed Ben Sulayem’s old website and the content on it had been discussed by F1 chiefs following his election win in 2021.
      The row comes just days after F1 chiefs slammed Ben Sulayem for speaking out about the sale of the sport.
      A report last week by Bloomberg News stated that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund had investigated a $20bn takeover bid for the sport in 2022.
      Neither F1 nor Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, which recently bought Newcastle United, commented on the report.
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      However, that did not stop Ben Sulayem from tweeting on Monday that he was “cautious about alleged inflated price tags of $20bn being put on F1”.
      He added: “Any potential buyer is advised to apply common sense, consider the greater good of the sport and come with a clear, sustainable plan — not just a lot of money.”
      His remarks angered F1, who responded with a legal letter from Sacha Woodward Hill, who has been the sport’s chief legal officer since 2000 and has worked at F1 since she was appointed by Bernie Ecclestone in 1996.
      Renee Wilm, chief legal and administrative officer of Liberty Media Corporation, was also been included in the letter, which accused the FIA of acting beyond its remit.
      According to Sky News, the letter was sent to F1 teams and warned the FIA that F1 “has the exclusive right to exploit the commercial rights in the FIA Formula One World Championship” under a 100-year deal.
      “Further, the FIA has given unequivocal undertakings that it will not do anything to prejudice the ownership, management and/or exploitation of those rights.
      “We consider that those comments, made from the FIA president’s official social media account, interfere with those rights in an unacceptable manner.”
      Ben Sulayem has also been criticised for revealing plans to expand the number of teams on the grid to more than 10. More

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      Real reason why F1 legend Johnny Herbert and fellow pundit Paul Di Resta were axed by Sky Sports revealed

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      THE reason why pundits Johnny Herbert and Paul Di Resta have been axed from Sky Sports’ F1 coverage has been revealed.It was confirmed earlier last week that the duo have been dropped two months before the start of the 2023 season.
      Johnny Herbert has left Sky Sports’ F1 team after more than 10 yearsCredit: Getty
      Herbert leaves after more than a decade in the job, while Di Resta moves on having contributed since 2016.
      And the Daily Mail claim their exits are down to Sky Sports looking to cut down their team.
      The pair were at the end of their respective contracts and the broadcaster have decided against offering them extensions.
      Herbert took to Instagram to confirm his departure with a photo of the F1 team and a caption that read: “Going to miss this team.”
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      His messages was greeted by plenty of responses from his colleagues.
      Naomi Schiff, who joined the team last year, said: “We’re gonna miss you the most Johnny. Had so much fun with you. What a kind soul!”
      Natalie Pinkham commented: “Johnny, love you forever ever 🙌❤️.”
      While Rachel Brookes responded: “Not as much as we will miss you!
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      “Thank you for everything and being such a lovely “tv husband” – won’t be the same without you 💗.”
      A spokesperson told The Mirror: “Johnny has been an integral part of our Formula 1 team since the very first season on Sky Sports in 2012.
      “We will miss his humour and big personality and thank him for his energy and enthusiasm over the last 11 years.
      “Everyone wishes him all the best for the future.” More

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      ‘Have you still got it?’ – Lewis Hamilton emotionally reveals he fears he’ll never win another F1 title after tough 2022

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed he often doubts whether he still has what it takes to win another Formula 1 world title.The Brit, 38, sits alongside Michael Schumacher as the most decorated racer in the sport’s history with seven championships to his name.
      Lewis Hamilton endured a winless season in 2022 for the first time in his careerCredit: Reuters
      He came within a whisker of a landmark eighth title in 2021, only to be overtaken by Max Verstappen on the last lap of the final race in Abu Dhabi.
      Then last year, Hamilton endured a difficult season as he finished sixth in the standings behind Mercedes team-mate George Russell and a huge 214 points adrift of champion Verstappen.
      He also failed to win a race in the entire season for the first time in his 15-year F1 career.
      Hamilton will be hoping for improvement in 2023, but admits he does sometimes question his own ability.
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      Speaking on the Jay Shetty podcast, he said: “There are days where I do feel like I’m not enough, there are days where I don’t feel like I’m good enough.
      “People can be like, ‘Yeah, but you’ve won seven world titles’ but still there are days where I question ‘have you still got it, can you still be the best?’
      “I’m having that conversation with myself often. But my dad’s also there. Sometimes I’ll say something that’s maybe not the most positive.
      “And he’ll be the one there just reaffirming ‘you’ve got this, believe in yourself’.
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      “It’s so important for people to have people like that around them. I support myself, I surround myself with other positive people as well.
      “I think it’s all our job to lift everyone up. I want everyone around me to win, and to become the best versions of themselves.”
      The first race of the 2023 season takes place in Bahrain on March 5.
      And Hamilton will be hoping he can make the perfect start to the campaign by adding to his 103 F1 victories.
      The Stevenage-born driver has won more Grands Prix than anyone else, with Schumacher the closest to him on 91.
      Hamilton’s existing deal with Mercedes expires at the end of 2023.
      But the Silver Arrows are confident he will pen an extension to keep him with the team for the foreseeable future. More