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      F1 chaos as safety car CRASHES during test laps in never-before-seen accident at Italian Grand Prix

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      THIS is the shocking moment the F1 safety car SMASHED into barriers at high speed ahead of the weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.The car was taking part in its usual high-speed pre-race tests on Thursday afternoon ahead of Sunday’s race at Monza.The safety car looked worse for wear after colliding into the barrierCredit: GettyDriver Bernd Maylander, thankfully, managed to walk away from the crash unharmedCredit: GettyBut it unexpectedly skidded off the track during one of its runs and SLAMMED into the barrier.Driver Bernd Maylander lost control before one of the turns, which led to the motor skidding onto the gravel.Thankfully for Maylander, he managed to keep the car on all four wheels.But he was unable to prevent it from scudding into the barrier at high speed.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe green Aston Martin was nigh-on totalled after its high-speed crash.Maylander, however, managed to walk away from the crash without any serious injuries.Footage of the crash spread like wildfire on social media.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.One F1 fan commented on X: “Not something you see every day.”Most read in MotorsportAnother said: “I have witnessed everything this year.”F1 star Logan Sargeant’s car goes up in flames after scary 110mph crash in Dutch GP practiceAnd another: “He was just testing how the barriers were, don’t panic guys.”One jokingly remarked: “Unsafety car.”Another chimed in: “Logan Sargeant testing the Safety car.”F1 chiefs won’t be scrambling for a new safety car as there are two more on standby at Monza.Defending champion Max Verstappen goes into the Italian Grand Prix leading the chasing pack with 295 points – 75 points ahead of Brit Lando Norris.The Dutchman will be looking to seal his THIRD successive first-placed finish on Sunday afternoon.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      F1 driver brutally AXED with immediate effect after horror crash as replacement drafted in for remainder of season

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      LOGAN SARGEANT has been AXED by Williams after his crashing before last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.The 23-year-old has been given the boot after the collision during practice for last weekend’s race at Zandvoort.Logan Sargeant has been removed from his Williams seatCredit: GETTYThe American has been axed after crashing in practice for last weekend’s Dutch Grand PrixCredit: APHe’s been replaced by Argentina’s Franco ColapintoCredit: GETTYAnd Williams have decided to remove the American from his seat for the remainder of the season and replace him with Formula One newbie Franco Colapinto.A Team statement read: “Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season and will compete from the Italian Grand Prix alongside Alex Albon.”He will use the race number #43.”Franco is a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy and made his FP1 debut in this year’s FW46 at the British Grand Prix.”Franco is a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy and made his FP1 debut in this year’s FW46 at the British Grand Prix.READ MORE F1 NEWS”His F2 campaign this year has seen him secure a race win in Imola and podiums in the Barcelona and Austria Feature races, as well as seven further points-scoring outings.”The 21-year-old will become the 49th Grand Prix driver for Williams Racing, is the first Argentine driver in F1 for 23 years and the second Argentine to drive for the British outfit, following his countryman Carlos Reutemann.”Argentine Colapinto knows replacing Sargeant won’t be an easy task but is excited to have been thrown in at the deep end midway through the season.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “It is an honour to be making my Formula 1 debut with Williams – this is what dreams are made of.Most read in Motorsport”The team has such amazing history and a mission to get back to the front which I can’t wait to be part of.”Coming into F1 mid-season will be an enormous learning curve but I am up for the challenge.”And I’m fully focused on working as hard as I can with Alex and the team to make it a success.”Sargeant lost control of his car at nearly 110mph at turn four and collided with the barrier.The car immediately burst into flames but Sargeant, thankfully, escaped unharmed.Williams Team Principle James Vowles said of Sargeant’s axing: “To replace a driver mid-season is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we believe this gives Williams the best chance to compete for points over the remainder of the season.”We have just brought a large upgrade to the car and need to maximise every points-scoring opportunity in a remarkably tight midfield battle.”We also believe in investing in our young drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy.”And Franco is getting a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what he is capable of across the final nine rounds of the season.”This is undoubtedly incredibly tough on Logan, who has given his all throughout his time with Williams, and we want to thank him for all his hard work and positive attitude.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Logan remains a talented driver and we will support him to continue his racing career for the future.”I know that Franco has great speed and huge potential, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in Formula 1.”Williams haven’t completely parted with Logan Sargeant’s servicesCredit: Getty More

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      Mercedes on verge of naming Lewis Hamilton’s successor after team boss Toto Wolff’s failure to land Max Verstappen

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      KIMI ANTONELLI is on the verge of being confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes.He will drive for the team in Friday’s practice session at the Italian Grand Prix — just five days after turning 18.Kimi Antonelli is set for an ’emotional’ drive in Italian GP practiceCredit: GettyLewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes for Ferrari next yearCredit: GettyAntonelli gets the nod to succeed Ferrari-bound Hamilton after team boss Toto Wolff gave up on his efforts to entice Max Verstappen away from Red Bull.It was Wolff’s failure to land teenager Verstappen at Mercedes a decade ago that made him fast-track Antonelli into the team for next season.At 17, Verstappen was the rising star but Wolff already had Hamilton and Nico Rosberg and could not offer him a race seat for 2015.Wolff said: “Qualifying with Kimi in Monza will be emotional because we have followed him since he was 11.READ MORE TOP STORIES“Having an Italian kid in a competitive car, everybody in Italy can be  proud.”Antonelli has been part of the Mercedes junior team for five years.And he began karting at the age of just seven.That peaked with winning the  CIK-FIA Karting European Champion in both 2020 and 2021.Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAntonelli then made his debut in single-seaters for Prema Racing in the Italian F4 Championship only three weeks after turning 15.And despite his youth, he’s already won a bonnet-full of trophies.Watch Max Verstappen get slammed as ‘CHILDISH’ by his own team on radio after smashing into F1 rival Lewis HamiltonThat includes F4 crowns as well as the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship.Antonelli is also currently contesting the Formula 2 Championship for Prema.Wolff has said of him: “Since working together, Kimi has ticked all the boxes.”But not only that, I really like him as a boy, and as a personality, and he has a fantastic family environment around him that helps him always keep his feet on the ground.”He has a great talent and can count on the important values that come from his family.”Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner. More

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      F1 ace Lando Norris splits from model girlfriend Margarida Corceiro after a year of dating before Dutch GP triumph

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      FORMULA One driver Lando Norris has split from his model girlfriend Margarida Corceiro.The pair had been linked for the past year, with the British racing ace seen spending time with the Portuguese model on a number of occasions.Formula One driver Lando Norris has split from supermodel Margarida CorceiroCredit: Capture Media AgencyLando and Margarida watching the final of the Monte-Carlo Tennis Masters in Monaco this AprilCredit: Sky SportsHowever pals said the pair are no longer dating, with Lando, 24, admitting over the weekend: “I don’t have a girlfriend.”A source said: “Lando and Margarida had a fun time together and hung out a lot.“But it wasn’t working out so they cooled off. He’s free and single and just wants to focus on his sport.”Maclaren driver Lando, who won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and Margarida were first spotted together in May last year.READ MORE ON LANDO NORRISShe was pictured riding in the back of his Fiat 500 Jolly.As well as enjoying dates in Monaco, where they attended the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters final in April, before she was seen supporting him at the Miami Grand Prix.Margarida started dating Lando following her split from footballer Joao Felix last year.Bristol born Lando stayed tight lipped about their relationship but in May said he had “many girlfriends” when asked whether he was dating her.Most read in MotorsportPrior to dating Margarida, Lando was in a relationship with another Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira.The pair were together for a year before breaking up in late 2022.Lando Norris sheepishly admits he has ‘many girlfriends’ during lie detector test amid links to glam Portuguese modelLando confirmed their split and said in a post on Instagram: “After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our romantic relationship but remain good friends.“I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as such an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.”Lando triumphed over his rivals at the Dutch Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen into second place.Despite his dominance in the race, Lando said he had a long way to go to win the title over the remaining ten races.He said: “I’ve been fighting for the championship since the first race of the year.“There’s no sudden decision, now I need to do better.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ve been working hard the whole year and I’m still 70 points behind Max. So it’s pretty stupid to think of anything at the minute.“I just take one race at a time and just keep doing what I’m doing now because there’s no point to think ahead and think of the rest.”Magarida is a Portuguese modelCredit: Capture Media AgencyStunning Margarida has also dated footballer Joao FelixNorris triumphed over his rivals at the recent Dutch Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen into second placeCredit: Splash More

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      Motorcyclist in horror fall during stunt at Dutch GP as medics rush to help rider and screen put up to hide him

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      A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered a horror accident at the Dutch Grand Prix.Prior to the start of today’s qualifying session in Zandvoort, the crowd were entertained by stunt riders performing tricks.A stunt rider suffered a horror fall at the Dutch Grand PrixCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JamesBrooks78The rider failed to land the jump and went over the handlebarsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JamesBrooks78Medics rushed to the performer and an ambulance arrivedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JamesBrooks78But disaster struck as one member of a group was hurt while attempting to land a huge jump.The stunt performer whizzed up a huge ramp but failed to land the trick.In concerning scenes, the rider flew over the top of the handlebars and went skidding along the tarmac.His fellow performers rushed to him, with medics and an ambulance soon arriving.READ MORE IN F1A screen was held up to give the rider privacy during treatment.Dutch Grand Prix chiefs later tweeted: “An incident occurred with a stunt motorcyclist during the track show. “He is now in the good hands of our healthcare professionals.”It is currently unclear what injuries the stunt rider suffered.Most read in MotorsportThere was another horrifying incident later on as F1 driver Logan Sargeant had a crash at 110mph.His car burst into flames, but thankfully the American was able to walk away unharmed. F1 star Logan Sargeant’s car goes up in flames after scary 110mph crash in Dutch GP practice🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      F1 car goes up in FLAMES after huge 110mph crash in Dutch GP practice as camera crew forced to rush out the way

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      WILLIAMS driver Logan Sargeant suffered a horror crash during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix this morning.The 23-year-old lost control after drifting onto the grass at turn four and collided with the barrier.Logan Sargeant’s car burst into flamesCredit: GettyHe was luckily able to escape the car unharmedCredit: APSargeant crashed at around 110mphCredit: APHis car was significantly damagedCredit: APSargeant is now a major doubt for qualifyingCredit: AFPHis car, which was travelling at around 110mph before it crashed, immediately burst into flames.But Sargeant thankfully escaped the wreckage unharmed and walked away without any assistance.Williams team principal James Vowles later confirmed that he was taken to the medical centre as a precaution.The race was red-flagged for over 40 minutes as a result while stewards removed debris from the track and fixed the damaged barriers.READ MORE IN F1Although the fire was quickly extinguished, extensive damage to Sargeant’s car meant he was unable to take part in qualifying.Vowles said: “There’s no good time [for such a crash]. Hundreds of hours have been spent on this upgrade kit and it looks like it’s working well.”There’s a few of them in the world and the worst time is when you’ve just introduced a small amount of bits and they you put it into a wall.”The difficult is that it’s FP3, so qualifying will be upon us pretty quickly. I’m sure you saw from the images, and I can see it behind me now, it’s in a pretty bad state.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSargeant walked back to the paddock after getting the all-clear from medicsCredit: Getty”There’s a limited amount, so if something happens to the other car you need to make sure that in parc ferme you have enough spares. That’s what I want to evaluate now – when we’re in Parc ferme conditions, can we service both cars?”Photographers at turn four were forced to briefly evacuate the area after the F1 star hit the barrier due to impact.Brad Pitt secretly invites Hans Zimmer to F1 race as legendary composer starts writing Apex scoreSargeant walked back to the paddock after being assessed at the medical centre.However, he was left baffled when someone bizarrely asked him for a selfie – just moments after he escaped the terrifying crash.A Williams spokesperson subsequently confirmed that he received the “all-clear” from medics.Sargeant is set to be without an F1 seat next year.He will be replaced by Carlos Sainz, who is leaving Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton.Alex Albon, Sargeant’s team-mate, is set to retain his Williams seat in 2025.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Red Bull boss Christian Horner breaks silence after being cleared in sext scandal that rocked marriage to Geri Halliwell

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      RED Bull chief Christian Horner has broken his silence after being cleared for a second time over the sexting scandal.Horner, 50, told reporters today that he is “relieved” by the decision and now wants to fully “focus on track” after the allegations rocked his marriage to Geri Halliwell.Red Bull chief Christian Horner has broken his silence after being cleared for a second time over the sexting scandalCredit: GettyGeri Horner is said to be ‘very relieved’ that the employee’s appeal was thrown out, a source revealedCredit: GettyHorner says he wants to ‘focus on the track’ now as he looks to retain the constructors championship with Red BullCredit: EPAThe Red Bull F1 boss was accused by an employee of making  suggestive remarks earlier this year as alleged sexts were also leaked.An investigation was opened up at Red Bull which saw Horner grilled by an external barrister, his colleagues and even star driver Max Verstappen’s father Jos.Horner has consistently denied all the allegations against him and was later cleared in March of any wrongdoing.His accuser, who was suspended by Red Bull, then launched an appeal.read more in Christian HornerAfter four months, Red Bull announced on August 8 “the appeal is not upheld”.“The internal process has concluded,” they added in a statement. Horner spoke to Sky Sports News for the first time since the decision ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.He said: “Obviously, it’s been a hugely thorough process and, of course, I was relieved with the appeal concluding and dismissing the claim.Most read in Motorsport”So, now It’s very much, as it has been all season, focus on track, here at Max’s home race and looking forward to these last 10 races.”It comes as a source revealed to The Sun that the drama had meant “weeks of hell” for the family, who added: “Geri is very relieved.“It has been a horrible process but she has loyally and staunchly stood by Christian throughout the entire ordeal.“This is vindication for them.”Inside Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen’s feudThe couple’s marriage had been put under pressure by the accusations of “inappropriate behaviour”.Despite the public scrutiny, Christian and Geri, 52, put on a united front as the initial complaint was dismissed less than 24 hours before the first practice session of the season.Soon after, a leaked document of alleged sexts were revealed, along with an email which was said to be between the woman and Horner.The scandal rocked the F1 world with interviews with team principals and prominent figures heavily focusing on the investigation. Verstappen’s father, Jos, was outspoken with his support for the accuser. He called for Horner to quit Red Bull in March to avoid the team being “torn apart”.Before saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”Red Bull director Helmut Marko also voiced his concerns over the allegations.His accuser is still suspended on full pay.Horner’s star driver and current world champion Max Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 78 points over Brit Lando Norris.READ MORE SUN STORIESRed Bull are also ahead in the hotly contested constructors title with McLaren and Ferrari sitting less than 65 points behind.Ten races are left in the F1 calendar which resumes following a four-week break in the Netherlands.SCANDAL… LAP BY LAPFEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job.But he denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends female employee.MAR 15: Horner’s accuser allegedly launches an appeal against the investigation that saw the Red Bull chief cleared.MAR 17: Horner, Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen agree to a ‘public ceasefire’.APR 23: Female accuser gets quizzed by investigators over claimsAUG 8: Horner is cleared for a second time over the sexting scandal Geri stood by her husband throughout the processCredit: ReutersThe Sun’s front page after Christian Horner was cleared the first time🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      F1 team could have cars SEIZED as Russian former sponsor demands £10million back after deal was terminated

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      AN F1 team could have their cars SEIZED as a Russian former sponsor demands £10million be paid back after their deal was terminated.Haas were ordered to pay back money to Uralkali earlier this year from funds transferred to the team in early 2022.Haas face having their cars seizedCredit: ReutersBut that became impossible following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Russian companies like Uralkali have been under economic sanctions meaning the likes of Haas have been unable to make transactions.It means returning the €12million (£10m) that a Swiss arbitrator ordered must be paid back has proven difficult. Haas have now sent out a statement to racingnews365 to indicate they do plan to pay the money back. READ MORE IN f1It read: “Haas intends to pay all amounts due to Uralkali pursuant to the arbitration award, and there is no dispute over the amounts due.”Haas has been working with its lawyers to ensure that the payment complies with all relevant US, EU, UK and Swiss sanctions laws and regulations.”We will continue to work with Uralkali in the coming days to definitively resolve this matter.”Uralkali hit back themselves, stating: “We are aware that Dutch bailiffs, accompanied by police, last night arrived at the Haas paddock and took an inventory of all racing equipment and other property.Most read in Motorsport”This is the expected consequence of Haas’ refusal to obey the ruling of arbitrage awarding payment and a race car to Uralkali.”The arbitral ruling was issued June 12th with immediate effect and has been ignored by Haas. Brad Pitt secretly invites Hans Zimmer to F1 race as legendary composer starts writing Apex score”Haas has had over two months to implement the ruling, and, as was reported previously, Uralkali reached out to Haas’ representatives with options about how to make payment and where to send the race car, without ever receiving a substantive answer.”There are not now and never have been any sanctions issues preventing Haas from fulfilling its obligations. Nevertheless, they have gone unfulfilled.”We are delighted to hear that, following last night’s visit from Dutch authorities, Haas is finally paying attention to the arbitral ruling.”Uralkali wants nothing more than to receive what it was awarded during a fair judicial process and hopes that Haas will move quickly to rectify the situation so that all sides can move on.” More