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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen leads, Hamilton battles in 10th whilst Gasly CRASHES

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      F1 is in Austria as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are continuing their battle for the world championship.Meanwhile Lewis Hamilton will look to have his say after an encouraging third place finish at last week’s British Grand Prix.
      But things didn’t go to plan for him in Friday’s qualifying as he finished tenth after a crash.
      Carlos Sainz is also looking to string a run of wins together after reinvigorating his season at the British Grand Prix.
      However it is not yet known what state of mind he will be in after his dad suffered a brutal rally driving crash just days after watching him emerge victorious at Silverstone.

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      Good drive from Perez
      He started 13th and finished in fifth. A soild drive for the Mexican.
      Leclerc is second, Sainz third.
      A two-three finish for Ferrari while Russell comes home in fourth.
      Perez, Ocon, Magnussen and Hamilton make up the top eight.
      Max Verstappen wins the sprint race
      The Dutchman was untroubled from pole and wins the sprint race. He gets another eight points added to his tally where he already sits at the top of the championship.
      He will start on pole in tomorrow’s race too.
      That was all too easy for him.
      Penultimate lap
      Verstappen is looking comfortable
      He has a two second lead over Leclerc.
      Vettel meanwhile has been told to retire the car due to car damage.
      Hamilton gets him
      He passes Schumacher at Turn four and he moves into eighth place.
      Hamilton is getting closer…
      Surely he will pass soon…
      Bottas is now joining this fight.
      Shame it is only for eighth place…
      Hamilton cannot find a way into the top eight
      The Mercedes man simply cannot get past Schumacher, who is occupying the final place in the points.
      It is good defending from the German as Hamilton comes close to hitting the back of his car…
      10 laps to go
      Verstappen leads by 2.5 seconds. Leclerc is second and Sainz in third.
      Behind them are Russell, Perez, Ocon, Magnussen and Schumacher.
      Latifi clips Vettel, who spins
      The German is in the gravel after making contact with the Williams.
      Vettel has managed to get going again and is back in the race, but he is down in 19th place.
      Perez passes Schumacher
      The Red Bull man makes a great move at turn three to get past the Haas man.
      And now Perez has got past Magnussen. That is two passes for Perez, who had his lap times deleted yesterday.
      Racing between the Ferraris
      Leclerc and Sainz are trading places but for the time being it is Leclerc ahead.
      Verstappen is now almost three seconds ahead as they squabble behind him.
      Norris runs over the kerbs
      He bumps over the sausage kerbs which is bound to have caused problems with the floor of his car.
      Good start for Verstappen
      The Dutchman leads into turn one as Leclerc moves into second place ahead of Sainz.
      Further back Hamilton clips Gasly and sends him into a spin. The stewards are looking at the incident and could take action against the Mercedes man.
      Zhou is back in the pitlane
      He will start from there along with Alonso
      Zhou has a problem
      Aborted start as Zhou has conked out on the way to the gird at the very last corner.
      Bad news for the Chinese driver who had that HUGE crash at Silverstone.
      The cars are now completing another formation lap while Zhou’s Alfa Romeo is moved out of the way.
      Alonso will now start from the pitlane and the race will now be 23 laps.
      Alonso is in the pitlane
      He will be at the back, if he gets out at all.
      Formation lap
      But only 19 cars get away and are snaking their way around the Red Bull Ring.
      Alonso’s Alpine is stationary and curiously still has the tyre blankets on.
      He could be demoted to the back of the grid.
      Sensational setting
      The grandstands are all full with orange shirts, the flares are lit and the atmosphere is building.
      The DJ decks have been cleared from the gird and it is almost time for the second sprint race of the season.
      A 24 lap race with points on offer to the top eight.
      Red Bull pair get tips
      Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have been given some tips going into the final sprint race.
      The race is just moments away, and team chief Helmut Marko told the duo, via Sky Germany: “It will be very, very exciting on Saturday.
      “Drive without mistakes and keep the tyres alive.”
      Norris reveals bizarre race strategy
      Lando Norris has revealed his unique strategy to gain a competitive edge in the final sprint race.
      McLaren ace Norris heads into the race in the 15th position.
      Red Bull star Sergio Perez is slightly ahead of Norris in 13th spot on the grid.
      Perez lost his spot in fourth due to track limits infringements which have pushed him down to 16th.
      And Norris plans to tie himself to Perez to improve his final standing.
      He said: “I’ve got a rope, I’m attaching it to Perez who’s in front of me, and I’ll follow him the whole way. It’s as simple as that!”
      Verstappen leads pack into race
      Max Verstappen takes pole position going into the final sprint race of the day.
      The Red Bull driver is followed by Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc who occupies second spot on the grid.
      His Ferrari compatriot Carlos Sainz takes third position on the line-up.
      Mercedes pair gear up for race
      Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have a mountain to climb going into this afternoon’s sprint race.
      Russell starts the race in P4, while Hamilton begins in P9.
      It comes after both drivers crashed in FP2.
      Ecclestone issues war apology
      Bernie Ecclestone has apologised if he offended anybody by appearing to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Russia.
      Ecclestone insisted that he didn’t mean any harm by his comments, and apologised if he did as he empathizes with the people from Ukraine.
      He said: “I think often people come out and say things or do things without really too much thinking.
      “Probably I did the same. I can understand people thinking I’m defending what he’s done in Ukraine, which I don’t.
      “I feel sorry for the people in Ukraine having to suffer for something they haven’t done,” Ecclestone went on to say. “They’ve done nothing wrong. They didn’t start anything. They want to get on with their lives.
      “So they don’t deserve to have to suffer.
      “It’s not good for anybody. I can’t see anybody getting anything out of this and I think they should get together and get an agreement.
      “And I’m sorry if anything I’ve said has upset anybody because it certainly wasn’t intended.”
      Leclerc rift dismissed by Ferrari
      Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has dismissed reports suggesting he and Charles Leclerc had a rift.
      He said: “I meet the drivers after each race and have a discussion to review the race situation.
      “Charles was in Monaco and in the back-to-back [races], it was the best opportunity for me to meet him, simply to go there.
      “We had dinner, we were laughing together reading the newspapers because we knew that [what was being written] was completely wrong.
      “He was very happy to meet and discuss, move forward, and be constructive on some of the scenarios and the best chance for us to be strong in the following races.”
      Hamilton takes crash responsibilty
      Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his crash during qualifying.
      Hamilton was doing well before he crashed into a tyre wall, and he apologised on the team radio saying: “I’m incredibly disappointed in myself ultimately and so sorry to the team.
      “Everyone worked so hard to put the car together – and I never like to bring it back damaged. I don’t have an answer right now to what happened. I lost the back end in turn seven and that was that. I was encouraged to see our performance, though.
      “I think we were fighting for a top three start – and we weren’t expecting to be that close. That’s a huge positive for the team. I’m starting quite far back, and I’m not sure what’s possible from there. We have the Sprint as well as the race on Sunday – hopefully I can make up for some lost time.”
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      ‘Their lives are at stake while driving’ – Max Verstappen, on £37m-a-year, blasts ‘insane’ idea of F1 driver salary cap

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      FORMULA ONE world champion Max Verstappen and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez have blasted the “insane” idea of a driver salary cap.Verstappen, 24, who is raking in an eye-watering £37m-a-year, says the drivers are putting their lives on the line when hopping inside the single-seated speed demon.
      Verstappen is against a salary cap in F1Credit: Getty
      The Dutchman says drivers risking their lives shouldn’t have their earnings cappedCredit: Getty
      Hamilton was saved by the halo in Monza last season after a crash with VerstappenCredit: AFP
      The Dutchman would know a thing or two about high-speed, dangerous crashes.
      At last season’s British Grand Prix, he was sent hurling into the safety barrier after a collision with seven-time world champion and title rival at the time, Lewis Hamilton.
      At Monza, the pair came together again which resulted in Verstappen’s Red Bull parking on top of Hamilton’s Mercedes with the halo technology saving the Brit’s life.
      Speaking to LADbible, the Dutchman said on a salary cap: “For me, it’s insane because it’s not only hurting us in F1, but nowadays, so many drivers are either backed by an F1 team or by personal sponsors who are investing in these young drivers’ careers, but of course, they also expect a return, or at least a percentage of their future income.
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      “But if you start to cap their future income, they’re not that interested in supporting them throughout all the categories.
      “And nowadays it’s so expensive going through all the categories before you even get to Formula One that it will hurt a lot of the lower categories. Yeah, for me, it’s very unfair.
      “The sport now, in general, is booming. Everyone is making a lot more money, including, of course, the organisation, the teams, and then everyone is becoming profitable.
      “And then, suddenly, the drivers, who actually make the show and risk their lives, and their, of course, their lives at stake while driving, they suddenly should be capped, and for me, that just makes no sense.” 
      Verstappen is the second highest paid F1 driver on £37m-a-year
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      Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate and nearest title rival this season, Perez, is in agreement that the guys “putting the show together” shouldn’t have their earnings capped – especially with the popularity of the sport sky-rocketing.
      The Mexican said: “The drivers are the one risking their lives out there, putting the show together, you know?
      “The sport, these are the best. Everyone is making the most money ever, so why you should you cut the drivers?
      “I don’t think it’s correct.” 
      Verstappen is currently leading the championship on 181 points.
      His nearest rival, Perez has picked up 147 points – but has Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz hot on his heels.
      Verstappen will start Saturday’s Austrian Grand Prix sprint race from pole position. More

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      Legendary F1 star Sir Stirling Moss left £20million in his will and told pals ‘enjoy a few nights out’ after he died

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      FUN-LOVING motor racing icon Sir Stirling Moss left £20million in his will and told pals: “Enjoy a few nights out.”The Formula One legend, who died in 2020 aged 90, gave the order among a string of big-hearted legacies to 18 of his nearest and dearest.
      Sir Stirling Moss left £20million in his willCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      The gifts included £1,000 handed to a couple to spend on dinner at Miami, Florida, restaurant Joe’s Stone Crab.
      And he dished out his favourite paintings, model cars and even a lucky silver rabbit’s foot to others.
      He left the bulk of his fortune to his wife since 1980 Lady Susie, plus daughter Allison and son Elliot.
      Probate office figures showed the star, who lived in Mayfair, central London, left £22.08m in his will but this did not include US assets.
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      Sir Stirling died after a long illness last yearCredit: AFP or licensors
      The daring racing style of Sir Stirling, who won 16 of 66 F1 races from 1951 to 1961, led speeding motorists when stopped by police to be asked: “Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?”
      Sir Stirling died after a long illness last year with Lady Susie at his bedside.
      She paid tribute, saying: “It was one lap too many.
      “He died as he lived, looking wonderful.
      “He simply tired in the end and closed his beautiful eyes and that was that.”
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      Sterling has been married to Lady Susie since 1980Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdList of Sir Sterling’s legacies

      £1,000 to a pal (now dead) for him and his wife “to enjoy a few of our usual nights out” and two trophies
      £10,000 and a Marcel Lebrun painting to his former secretary
      A hand-carved Birdcage Maserati sculpture by artist Dennis Hoyt to a male pal
      A John Brierley model train to another male friend
      £2,000 and his Mercedes Benz boxed edition Silver Arrows, given to him by Mercedes Benz in 1998, to a male pal
      A Talbot model to a male friend
      £1,000 to a married London couple to “enjoy at Joe’s Stone Crab” restaurant in Miami, US
      £1,000 to a female friend
      A Cooper model to a male pal
      £5,000 to a married couple
      Another £5,000 to a US friend
      His silver rabbit’s foot – given to Sir Stirling in 1954 by friends – to his ex-psychotherapist for “giving me more than luck”
      £1,000 to a female friend “to help towards her telephone bills”
      £1,000 to another female friend
      £10,000 to his niece to “put towards buying another horse”
      £5,000 to a married couple as “my thanks for their loyalty”
      A painting of Hyde Park by artist Dexter Brown to “remind her of her many numbered bottles enjoyed after walks through that park”.
      £10,000 to his rally driver sister, Pat, who sadly died in 2008
      £20,000 to his god-daughter

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      Max Verstappen picks Lewis Hamilton as the ‘biggest show off’ in another dig at F1 rival

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has picked Sir Lewis Hamilton as the “biggest show off” in Formula One.Verstappen appears to have completed a survey for the Dutch Grand Prix’s official Instagram and ended up adding even more fuel to his ongoing rivalry with Hamilton.
      Max Verstappen picked Lewis Hamilton as the “biggest show off” in Formula OneCredit: @f1dutchgp
      Sir Lewis Hamilton has been embroiled in a heated rivalry with Max VerstappenCredit: Getty
      Max Verstappen has added fuel to his ongoing rivalry with Lewis HamiltonCredit: Alamy
      The reigning F1 champion was asked a series of questions regarding his opponents and he didn’t hold back on what he thought about his biggest foe.
      The Dutchman was asked to name the sport’s “biggest show off” and he ticked Hamilton’s name.
      The 24-year-old also answered several other categories as he named Daniel Ricciardo as the best comedian and driver who likes Dutch food the most.
      Verstappen named Valtteri Bottas as the fastest cyclist and Thai-British star Alex Albon as the most surprising result.
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      The Red Bull star then unsurprisingly picked himself as the best looking driver in orange, which is the Netherlands’ national colour.
      But Verstappen’s answer about Hamilton is what seems to have made the biggest impact.
      The two men’s rivalry hit boiling point last season following the Dutchman’s controversial victory over the British superstar at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      Verstappen is still dominating as he remains top of the Drivers’ Championship by 34 points this season.
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      How F1 rivals Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen compare, from their luxury homes to their expensive cars and designer pets

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      IT was the most thrilling F1 championship in years.Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen played out an incredible end to last season’s title race – with the Dutchman coming out on top.
      F1 rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton played out a thrilling end to last season’s F1 championshipCredit: PA
      The Abu Dhabi battle saw Verstappen overtake Hamilton on the final lap in controversial circumstances to win his first-ever crown.
      But the entire season between the pair had been turbulent, with a fiery rivalry threatening to get nasty after a collision in Monza saw Verstappen’s car land on top of Hamilton’s.
      And there were even ‘brake-testing’ allegations as F1’s latest rivalry took centre stage, with Hamilton now ready to win back his crown.
      However, despite their differences on the race track, Hamilton and Verstappen share similar interests off it.
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      Both boast luxury properties, they have amazing car collections, and a mutual love of animals.
      THE HOMES
      For much of the year, Verstappen, who has a £44million fortune at the age of just 24, lives in a £13m penthouse in Monte Carlo, which he is said to rent.
      The Dutch driver’s home is in the same apartment block as Felipe Massa and Daniel Ricciardo.
      Not much is known about its size, but Verstappen regularly shares his workouts on the vast balcony that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea.
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      Hamilton, believed to have around £280m in the bank, also has a Monaco pad in the exclusive Fontvieille district.
      But he is planning to move back to London permanently when work is completed on his stunning £18m six bedroom villa.
      Back in 2019, Hamilton splashed £32m on a New York apartment in a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele Bundchen.

      The 6,547 square-foot penthouse includes a huge outdoor area and has views of the Hudson River, as well as a swimming pool, fitness centre, squash court, library and wine cellar.
      Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike Myers.
      And there’s also his Colorado mansion, which 37-year-old Lewis calls his favourite home and where he likes to spend the winter months on a snow mobile riding around the mountains.
      Hamilton paid £32m for a New York apartment overlooking the Hudson RiverCredit: Vestry
      An 18 bedroom villa in West London owned by Hamilton is still under construction
      Hamilton’s favourite home is his Colorado mansion where he stays in the winter
      Verstappen likes to to work out on the balcony of his Monte Carlo penthouseCredit: Instagram
      CARS
      With their mega pay packets and love of cars, it’s no surprise that Hamilton and Verstappen have an impressive fleet of motors.
      Today, Lewis is more eco-friendly and has moved to driving electric vehicles, including an £80,000 Mercedes EQS.
      But in the past, he has been seen behind the wheels of a Pagani Zonda worth £1.5m, cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in a £4m 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra, and parked outside a restaurant in a £2m LaFerrari.
      He’s also got a Mercedes AMG Project One on order, that’ll cost north of £2.5m.
      Verstappen has a love of British motors, prominently Aston Martin.
      He has their concept super car, the £2m Valkyrie on order and due to be received this year.
      In the past, he’s been spotted driving a DB11 (£150,000) and DBS Superleggera (£225,000).
      But when he feels the need for speed, he has a £1.5m Ferrari Monza to drive, as well as a Renault R.S. 01 worth around £300,000 that can hit 186 mph.
      Both, of course, have access to private jets.
      Hamilton poses with his £1.5m Pagani ZondaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Lewis’s stunning £2m LaFerrari is a work of artCredit: Instagram, @kingbach
      Eco-friendly Lewis shows off his £80,000 Mercedes EQS
      Verstappen has ordered a £2m Aston Martin ValkyrieCredit: The Times
      Hamilton and his entourage only fly privately
      GIRLFRIENDS
      Rich, successful, and living life in the fast lane, Hamilton and Verstappen will always be an attractive proposition.
      Lewis’s lovelife has been played out in front of the media since he exploded on to the scene.
      His most famous relationship was with Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger, who he dated on/off until 2015.
      In recent years, he’s been linked with Barbara Palvin, Winnie Harlow, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Rita Ora.
      Verstappen, on the other hand, dates 33-year-old Brazilian model Kelly Piquet.
      She used to see Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat’s girlfriend, and they welcomed a daughter in 2019.
      Verstappen currently dates Brazilian model Kelly PiquetCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      Hamilton was in a long-term romance with Nicole ScherzingerCredit: Gary Stone – The Sun
      Seven-time F1 champ Hamilton had a reported fling with Rita OraCredit: Getty – Contributor
      PETS
      When it comes to animals, Verstappen and Hamilton have a common ground.
      Lewis has a pampered pooch, English bulldog Roscoe who rides on private jets with him and is often seen at various Grand Prixs.
      Sadly, he lost his other bulldog Coco in 2020, after the canine suffered a heart attack and passed away in his arms.
      Verstappen too suffered heartbreak when his dog Spyke died aged 11, sharing a snap on Instagram of his beloved pet.
      Animal lover Max also has adopted some cats, which sometimes travel with him.
      On top of that, he grew up with a cockatoo.
      Roscoe, Hamilton’s beloved English bulldog, goes everywhere with himCredit: Rex
      Verstappen said goodbye to his beloved pooch Spyke in 2020
      Dutch driver Verstappen adopted two catsCredit: Instagram @maxverstappen1
      THRILL-SEEKING
      When you drive a racing car for a job, that exhilaration needs to be found elsewhere.
      Hamilton and Verstappen are thrill-seekers, taking on hobbies to fuel their need for an adrenaline rush.
      Over the last couple of years, the seven-time world champion, who has a penchant for firing rifles at a gun range, has been learning how to sky dive.
      He even shared his exploits on Instagram, hurtling through the sky from a small plane.
      Verstappen wasn’t amused, though, declaring he wouldn’t be doing the same when asked in a press conference his thoughts on Lewis’s new talent.
      However, on sea he is game to zoom around on a jet-ski.
      Perhaps, when he can boast multiple F1 championship wins, he’ll be more daring.
      In the past few years Hamilton has learned how to skydiveCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      Verstappen shows off his jet-ski skillsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Thrill-seeker Hamilton fires a rifle at a gun rangeCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton More

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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix LIVE: Practice One latest as Verstappen and Leclerc face off with improving Lewis Hamilton

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      F1 is in Austria as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc continue their battle for the world championship.Meanwhile Lewis Hamilton will look to have his say after an encouraging third place finish at last week’s British Grand Prix.
      Carlos Sainz is also looking to string a run of wins together after reinvigorating his season at the British Grand Prix.
      However it is not yet known what state of mind he will be in after his dad suffered a brutal rally driving crash just days after watching him emerge victorious at Silverstone.
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      Q2 is go – the battle for the top 10
      While the debrief begins at McLaren and Aston Martin, the rest of the field are slugging it out for the right to start in the top 10 on the grid for the sprint race.
      There is a real chance for Haas to spring a surprise here. They have looked strong in qualifying in the past two races.
      Ricciardo is OUT
      Another terrible qualifying for the Aussie. He is out in Q1. As are Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll – a double blow for Aston Martin.
      The team has spent millions and millions and still cannot make the top 15 in qualifying.
      Also eliminated are Latifi and Zhou.
      Ricciardo is in trouble
      The knives are out for the McLaren man, who has not delivered since his move from Renault.
      He currently sits in the drop zone. Another Q1 exit will only pile on the pressure.
      Hamilton looking solid
      The Mercedes man was in the mix during practice but he has gone quickest so far.
      In the drop zone are: Verstappen, Vettel, Albon, Stroll, Latifi and Norris.
      We still have five minutes to go…
      Green light – qualifying is underway in Austria
      The shootout for pole for tomorrow’s sprint race has started. Usual qualifying rules apply, so five slowest cars will be eliminated.
      Confirmation of Austrian FP1 times
      1 Verstappen
      2 Leclerc
      3 Russell
      4 Perez
      5 Hamilton
      6 Magnussen
      Verstappen stokes Hamilton rivalry
      Max Verstappen has picked Sir Lewis Hamilton as the “biggest show off” in Formula One.
      Verstappen appears to have completed a survey for the Dutch Grand Prix’s official Instagram and ended up adding even more fuel to his ongoing rivalry with Hamilton.
      The reigning F1 champion was asked a series of questions regarding his opponents and he didn’t hold back on what he thought about his biggest foe.
      The Dutchman was asked to name the sport’s “biggest show off” and he ticked Hamilton’s name.

      Sainz Sr in scary crash
      The father of Formula One star Carlos Sainz was involved in a terrifying car crash with chiefs now promising to investigate the incident.
      Carlos Sainz Sr, 60, races for Acciona | Sainz XE Team in the Extreme E off-road series and was competing in the Final of the Island X-Prix in Sardinia, Italy when the smash occurred yesterday.
      Sainz was in the lead when he was hit by Rosberg X Racing’s Johan Kristoffersson, causing his car to flip.
      The Spaniard, who just days ago watched his boy win his first-ever F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, was left momentarily trapped in the wrecked motor before he was finally able to exit it by himself.
      Sainz Sr was instantly taken to hospital, while Kristoffersson received a 30-second penalty as he earned his team a third-place finish.
      Sainz Sr later eased fears over his condition later that evening on social media – but he slammed the penalty decision.
      FP1 Times
      Perez in fourth, Hamilton fifth, Magnussen in sixth…

      Max tops the timesheets
      The Red Bull man is quickest ahead of qualifying. He sets the pace with a time of 1:06.302 – a total of 0.255 quicker than Charles Leclerc. George Russel is in P3, 0.400 behind the Dutchman.
      Green flag – we are going again
      What looked like a long black piece of rubber has been removed from the kerbs and we are now back up to speed.
      Slight odd one though. I am sure the stewards will be checking that kerb properly once the session is over.
      Red Flag – debris on track
      Some piece of body work is on the edge of turn six and the practice session has been stopped to remove it.
      We are going again
      Pit lane is open, Norris’s McLaren is heading back to the garage to be checked.
      Meanwhile, his teammate, Daniel Ricciardo is very, very, slow.
      Red Flag – Norris stops on track
      The McLaren man has come to a halt at turn six. He radios his team to say he’s on fire, with smoke coming from below his seat.
      No signs of any flames of smoke but he has pulled over and is out of his car.
      Not a great start to the weekend for the Brit.
      Sprint to the finish
      In the sprint races so far, we saw Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collide in Silverstone and Monza while in Sao Paulo Hamilton went from the back to the front of the short race.
      So, history says these have a fundamental part in upping the excitement. But let’s see here.
      Many are predicting a routine win for Verstappen. He is already the quickest man on track. He is in P1 ahead of Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso in third.
      We still have over 40 minutes to go, so those times will drop.
      FP1 is go in Austria
      Green light, green hill; this place is pretty special. The Red Bull Ring is looking fantastic today for practice.
      This weekend has been shaken up a bit as we have another sprint race.
      So, practice today followed by qualifying.
      Second practice on Saturday followed by the 30-minute sprint race.
      Normal race on Sunday.
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      Carlos Sainz Sr in brutal rally crash but dad of F1 star released from hospital as FIA chief promises investigation

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      THE FATHER of Formula One star Carlos Sainz was involved in a terrifying car crash with chiefs now promising to investigate the incident.Carlos Sainz Sr, 60, races for Acciona | Sainz XE Team in the Extreme E off-road series and was competing in the Final of the Island X-Prix in Sardinia, Italy when the smash occurred yesterday.
      The star’s father, pictured with his son above, has now been released from hospitalCredit: Getty
      Carlos Sainz Sr was involved in a terrifying crash in ItalyCredit: Twitter
      The 60-year-old was instantly taken to hospitalCredit: Twitter
      Sainz was in the lead when he was hit by Rosberg X Racing’s Johan Kristoffersson, causing his car to flip.
      The Spaniard, who just days ago watched his boy win his first-ever F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone,  was left momentarily trapped in the wrecked motor before he was finally able to exit it by himself.
      Sainz Sr was instantly taken to hospital, while Kristoffersson received a 30-second penalty as he earned his team a third-place finish.
      Sainz Sr later eased fears over his condition later that evening on social media – but he slammed the penalty decision.
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      He said: “Luckily all the medical checks were fine and I have just been released from the hospital, although I feel quite a lot of pain.
      “I am really disappointed nevertheless with what happened on the track and even more so with the fact that there was only a 30-second penalty for who caused this big accident.
      “In over 40 years in motorsports, this is one of the most serious actions that I have ever seen without an exemplary penalty.
      “Thanks a lot to everyone for your messages of support.”
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      FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, later confirmed on Twitter that they would be launching an investigation into the crash.
      He wrote: “Dear Carlos Sainz, I’m glad you’re okay.
      “We’ll review the matter and discuss it with the FIA’s safety department.”
      Carlos Sainz Jr won the British GP at Silverstone last weekendCredit: Rex More

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      Lewis Hamilton slams Christian Horner’s claims Mercedes bungled Silverstone GP and is certain he will win race this year

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has laughed off Christian Horner’s suggestion his Mercedes team bungled his chances of winning the British GP – but expects to end his drought soon.Hamilton is on his longest-ever run without tasting victory, a total of 11 races, yet the 37-year-old is confident he will be back on the top step of the podium.
      Lewis Hamilton at the Austrian Grand PrixCredit: Splash
      Red Bull boss Christian HornerCredit: Getty
      When quizzed if a win at Silverstone was scuppered by his Mercedes team – as per Red Bull boss Horner’s suggestion, Hamilton, who finished third, said: “I don’t really pay much attention to what is said by that guy [Horner].
      “Did we get it perfect? Who knows? But I think we made the right decision and it was a really great weekend all round.
      “It was really positive for us to start to see a little bit of consistency and to see us making progress.
      “We were a long way back earlier this year. I definitely wasn’t sure that we’d get a win in this car.
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      “For a long, long time, we would make changes and not see it do what it says it was going to do and improve the car.
      “But we just had these last two races, which were quite strong, and that’s really encouraging us in the right direction.
      “With a little bit more digging and a little more hard work, hopefully we can get closer to winning a race, so I truly believe we can win a race this year.”
      Hamilton, who has won a race in every one of his previous 15 seasons in F1, and while he is encouraged by his team’s improvements in Montreal and Silverstone, he does admit victory at the Red Bull Ring in Austria might be a push this weekend.
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      Both Red Bull and Ferrari have quicker cars and should be more-suited to the characteristics of the track.
      He added: “With our current performance, we’re not on exactly the same level as the two teams ahead.
      “Things all happen for a reason.
      “It was Carlos Sainz’s weekend and it was written that he would get his first win there, which I’m really happy for him.
      “Coming here, we’ve always struggled in Austria, so it’s going to be hard to win here knowing the combination of corners, but not impossible.
      “The weather is up and down. The best thing you can do is arrive hopeful and positive and navigate from there.”
      Christian Horner with his former Spice Girl wife GeriCredit: Getty More