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      F1’s top 10 best-paid drivers of 2021 revealed with Lewis Hamilton earning way more than title rival Max Verstappen

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      THE thrilling 2021 Formula One season comes to a close this weekend.Lewis Hamilton will be desperate to get his hands on a record eighth crown after fighting back to draw level on points with rival Max Verstappen.

      But even if he doesn’t win the title, the British star, 36, comfortably tops the rich list.
      In 2021, Hamilton has earned a staggering £47million in wages, bonuses and add-ons, according to Forbes.
      The Mercedes star earns £40m in wages and is said to have raked in £7m in bonuses this year – with another £4m on the way if he wins the title, SunSport understands.
      That’s miles ahead of second-placed Verstappen, whose £32m pales in comparison.
      Veteran star Fernando Alonso (£19m) comes in third thanks to his sky-high wages at Alpine.
      Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (£14m) and Aston Martin racer Sebastian Vettel (£11m) complete the top five.
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      Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (£9m) sits ahead of Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas (£8m).
      That means Hamilton earned a staggering £39m MORE than Bottas this year alone.
      McLaren pair Daniel Ricciardo (£8m) and Lando Norris (£7m) join Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (£6m) in completing the top ten.
      But for now it’s all eyes on Abu Dhabi as Hamilton and Verstappen go toe-to-toe one last time with the title on the line. More

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      How much prize money will Lewis Hamilton win if he clinches F1 world title?

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      LEWIS HAMILTON stands on the brink of F1 greatness this weekend as he takes on Max Verstappen in the final race of the season.Hamilton and his Dutch rival are tied on 369.5 points at the top of the standings ahead of their last duel in Abu Dhabi.

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      Verstappen can win his first ever title at the age of 24, while Hamilton is gunning to win an historic EIGHTH championship.
      It’s been a long, frantic season, but finally the 2021 season’s champion will come to the forefront on Sunday.
      And if Hamilton wins, he’s set to get a hefty bonus.
      How much money will Lewis Hamilton receive if he wins the F1 title?
      While Hamilton won’t receive a fee from F1, his ‘prize money’, so to speak, will come from his constructors Mercedes.
      It’s Mercedes who pay Hamilton a bumper £40m-a-year and it’ll be them paying up if their man is victorious on Sunday.
      Hamilton is already one of the richest sportsmen in the world, with an estimated net worth of £244million, according to Forbes.
      And a win at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi would trigger a cool £4m bonus for the 36-year-old.
      Hamilton and Verstappen are battling it out for this season’s F1 titleCredit: AFP
      A Hamilton win would also release an eye-watering £17.5m in bonus money to be paid among Mercedes staff working at their Brackley HQ 
      It’s estimated that just under 2,000 staff would receive around £10,000 in bonus money EACH.
      Verstappen is paid roughly £18.5m-a-year by Red Bull and will also likely receive a big bonus if he wins on Sunday.

      The racing stud has been leading for the majority of this season’s title race but Hamilton has clawed back the points, winning his last three races.
      A fourth win in a row would give him his eighth title, one more than current record-holder and F1 legend Michael Schumacher.
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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix LIVE: Updates as Lewis Hamilton LEADS after FP2, Verstappen in FOURTH – latest from Yas Marina

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      FORMULA ONE rarely gets weekends like this – and we have a truly epic season finale in store.But this is a motor racing year like no other, as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen slug it out one final time in Abu Dhabi.
      The weekend gets underway with today’s practice at Yas Marina circuit before qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.
      Brit Hamilton, 36, and Dutchman Verstappen, 24, are level on points going into the final race with 369.5 points apiece.
      If both drivers crash out of Sunday’s race or they both finish on the same points then the title will come down to who has won the most Grands Prix this season, meaning Verstappen would take the title.
      Stay up to date with all the latest from Yas Marina in our live blog…
      HAMILTON REACTS
      Lewis Hamilton feels “great” after the second practice session but insists the Mercedes team will keep working hard ahead of Sunday’s title decider.
      Hamilton said: “It doesn’t feel too bad.
      “It started off good but got a bit worse in P1, then started off better in the second session with some changes we made.
      “But yes, now we just have to crank through the data and try to figure out how we can improve, where we home in. The target is always moving, but yes. Otherwise, I feel good.
      “I feel good, I feel great in my body and as I said I think we made some positive steps set-up wise, so we’ll try and perfect it tonight and come back hard tomorrow”
      PRACTICE 2 LATEST
      Alfa Romeo star Kimi Raikkonen hit the barriers at Turn 14 close to the end of Practice 2.
      The collision has caused quite some damage to his car but thankfully Raikkonen seems to be well
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      And here’s how the back of the line looks after the second practice in Abu Dhabi:

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      Lewis Hamilton fought back in the second practice session and finished first ahead of Esteban Ocon.
      Hamilton’s rival Verstappen finished fourth behind Valtteri Bottas and ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez

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      Alfa Romeo star Raikkonen has caught a lift back to the pits.
      Not how the way he wanted his final weekend in Formula One to go
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      The session ends and all eyes are on Raikkonen’s Alfa Romeo.
      The driver has thankfully come out and confirmed he’s well
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      Alfa Romeo’s Raikkonen has hit the barriers at Turn 14.
      The legendary driver, who will retire after the Grand Prix, has sustained quite significant damage done to his Alfa Romeo.
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      The chequered flag is out!
      We are close to the finish line
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      Two more minutes to go and Hamilton continues to lead.
      Bottas is still ahead of Verstappen in third, while Ocon is second
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Verstappen remains fourth but is the fastest man on track at the moment, lapping in a 1:28.1 on five laps on the soft tyre.
      Hamilton and Bottas have been running on the slower medium tyre
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Ten more minutes to go in Yas Marina!
      Hamilton continues to lead whereas Verstappen is fourth, expect him to pick it up though
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Less than 15 minutes to go in Abu Dhabi!
      Drivers will now focus on keeping their tyres in check for the twisty final sector
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      The battle for first place remains quite stable with Hamilton leading and Ocon behind him.
      Bottas is third and is followed by the Red Bull drivers, of which Verstappen is fourth
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Let’s have a look at the back.
      Mazepin remains last behind Haas team-mate Schumacher and Williams’ Latifi
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Hamilton overtakes Ocon by 0.3secs and leads the pack!
      Verstappen is fourth behind Bottas and Perez follows in fifth
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      Alpine are showing tremendous improvement in Abu Dhabi.
      Alonso threatened Hamilton and Verstappen in the first session, now it’s Ocon who currently leads
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      But what do you know, Alpine’s Ocon takes the lead!
      This is quite an exciting practice session
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      Bottas retains the lead with Hamilton registering 0.021sec down
      Verstappen drops to fourth
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      Bottas overtakes Hamilton after fitting the soft tyres.
      His Mercedes team-mate follows in second with Verstappen third
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      Verstappen has dropped to fourth, with Bottas and Ricciardo ahead in second and third respectively.
      Hamilton continues to lead comfortably
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      There we go!
      Hamilton is stretching his lead, despite Verstappen climbing up to second.
      The Mercedes superstar sets what is by far the fastest lap of the day as he goes down to a 1:24.126, which is almost a full second quicker than his rival’s 1:25.065
      PRACTICE 2 LIVE
      And we have another clash!
      This time it’s Williams’ Latifi in the final sector, he limps back to the garage to check his rear wing
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      Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Bottas has just clashed into the barrier at Turn 14 with his right-rear wheel.
      The Finn continues but he suffered a heavy impact and is back in the pit lane to gets his wheel checked
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      Hamilton is currently leading the pack with Norris and Leclerc behind him.
      Verstappen is ninth and had his lap deleted for track limits
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      Hamilton has registered a first lap at 1:25.127, so already close to the quickest from first practice.
      The drop in temperature helps drivers go faster
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      How Lewis Hamilton can finish ahead of Max Verstappen but still LOSE F1 title in incredibly unlikely scenario

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and Max Verstappen head into this weekend’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix level on points after the Brit’s action-packed win in Saudi Arabia.The championship-leading Dutchman was forced to give first-place up after a collision with Hamilton on lap 37.
      Verstappen was forced to give up first-place after a collision with Hamilton in lap 37Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Hamilton came away with minor wing damage at the front of the car and went on to winCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      As Verstappen slowed, Hamilton clipped the back end of his rival’s car – damaging his front wing.
      Nonetheless, Hamilton held his nerve and won the Saudi GP convincingly to claim his third victory in a row.
      Verstappen was also given a ten-second penalty after the race, but it didn’t change his place on the podium.
      The win saw Hamilton draw level on points with Verstappen with just Abu Dhabi to go.
      But can Verstappen and Hamilton end the season level on points and if so, who will be crowned champion?
      How can Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen finish level on points?
      The two title challengers can finish level on points if the pair finish in ninth and tenth position.
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      Ninth picks up two points in the championship and tenth only generates one.
      But should the tenth-placed driver set the fastest lap of the race, they will pick up an extra point, meaning both pick up two for Abu Dhabi – therefore finishing level on 371.5 points.
      Who wins the championship if they are level on points?
      If Hamilton were to finish one place ahead of Verstappen, with them in 9th and 10th respectively, but the Dutchman claims the fastest lap bonus, the Brit would LOSE the title battle.
      In a scenario where they end the season level on points, Verstappen would finish top by virtue of having nine GP wins to Hamilton’s eight across the course of the 2021 season.
      Should the Dutchman come out on top, it would be Red Bull’s first championship since 2013 when Sebastian Vettel won his fourth in a row.
      It would also prevent Hamilton winning his fifth title in a row, stopping him from drawing level with the legendary Michael Schumacher, who managed the feat between 2000-04.

      Who wins the F1 drivers’ world championship title if they both crash out?
      If both crash out in Abu Dhabi, forcing both to retire from the race, Verstappen will be crowned champion.
      Neither will pick up any points for finishing below 11th.
      And with Verstappen, having nine GP wins to Hamilton’s eight, he will take the F1 crown.
      Alain Prost, who knows a thing or two about fiery title feuds, says you ‘can’t rule out such a scenario’ where one or both drivers crash out.
      Prost’s feud with Ayrton Senna led to a crash at the 1989 Japanese GP. A repeat happened at the same track a year later too.
      He told Bild: “Something like that could happen. That is why it is important not to cross the line. 
      “The situation could arise where the drivers know at one corner or another ‘I will either win or lose the World Championship right here’.
      “It’s already so tense, and the tension has only been rising for some time. So you can’t rule out such a scenario.
      “I look at Monza, where if Max hadn’t tried to overtake Lewis he would have lost the race, so do you accept the risk or not?
      “It’s not easy in a win or lose situation like this.”
      Lewis Hamilton trumps his rival Max Verstappen in almost every category
      Both have got too close for comfort numerous times this season.
      Most notably at Silverstone and Monza.
      Verstappen was forced to retire from the race at the British GP after being clipped and sent crashing into the wall at 160-miles-per-hour.
      Hamilton went on to win the race, but Mercedes’ celebrations afterwards came under fire after the accident left Verstappen knocked out and led to the 24-year-old being air-lifted to hospital.
      The pair then clashed at the Italian GP, which saw Verstappen’s car end up on top of Hamilton’s.
      The halo ring safety feature – introduced in 2018 – prevented Hamilton from walking away with a serious injury, or possibly worse.
      Verstappen was clipped by Hamilton at Silverstone and was sent crashing into the wall at 160MPHCredit: SKY SPORTS F1
      The title contenders clashed at Monza too, with both retiring from the raceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Hamilton’s halo ring potentially saved his lifeCredit: AFP More

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      F1 star Lewis Hamilton considering switch to Formula E as all-electric sport is the ‘future’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has previously revealed he’s thinking about racing in Formula E – but only once his F1 career is over.The joint-record seven-time F1 champion signed a new contract at Mercedes earlier this year that ties him to the team until the end of 2022.
      Lewis Hamilton is considering driving in Formula-ECredit: AFP
      But the star has already said he is thinking about what series he races in next.
      Speaking at an event at Silverstone in 2019to mark Mercedes-Benz’s 125th year in motorsport he was quizzed about his future in racing.
      And the 36-year-old, who is aiming to win a record eighth world championship this weekend, hinted he could follow in the footsteps of fellow Englishman Gary Paffett in to all-electric series.
      He said: “That is something I have kind of been debating. Up until now it has always been about Formula One.
      “But I just drove an old DTM car today, which I really loved. I rarely get to a track these days and have some fun, so that experience was extraordinary.
      “It was so cool driving my 2015 car and then the 196. It was a unique experience.
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      “Being that I have been racing since I was eight years old, I am going to have massive withdrawal symptoms, like every driver has when they stop racing, when Formula One stops for me.
      “There are other things to do. I guess there are other series I could do. Fernando Alonso is doing Indycar and you see Kimi Raikkonen still pushing the boundaries.
      “I actually grew up in the same era as Gary Paffett.
      “He is a little bit older than me and he is now racing in Formula E and that is now going to be the future.
      “So, who knows, in the future that’s maybe an area where I can use my skills but as you get older, it is more challenging to find the motivation to stay focused and you have to find something you love.
      “I am pretty sure I will always love cars, and for now I am going to try and stay in Formula One, so long as I stay focused and fit, I will carry on driving the best that I can.”
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      Lewis Hamilton set for £4million bonus if he wins F1 title as Mercedes star’s massive contract revealed

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is set for a bumper £4million bonus if he wins the F1 world title on Sunday.The Mercedes ace is chasing an eighth crown which would move him clear of the joint-record he currently holds with Michael Schumacher.

      Hamilton earns around £40m a year from his deal with the Silver Arrows but has the potential to boost his wage packet if he beats Max Verstappen in the season finale on Sunday.
      The Brit who was last estimated to be worth £244m in last year’s rich-list – a figure he will smash this season propped up by race-win bonuses, plus some shrewd business investments.
      Hamilton, who was listed as the eighth-highest earning sports star by Forbes, has also just sold a New York penthouse apartment for £37m despite never moving in.
      If he wins the F1 title on Sunday, he will also unlock an incredible £17.5m windfall for Mercedes staff.
      The 1,000 employees at his team’s Brackley HQ, plus another 750 staff at their engine plant in Brixworth, will all be eligible for a bonus of at least £10,000 EACH.
      Meanwhile, Verstappen is estimated to be worth around £46m with a salary at Red Bull of £18.2m a year.
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      The 24-year-old however, boosts his earnings through a private sponsorship with Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo.
      He also has lucrative deals with clothing brand G-Star and online car dealers, CarNext.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton will have to be on his best behaviour or risk facing a 10-PLACE grid penalty for this weekend’s Abu Dhabi showdown.
      The Brit has picked up two reprimands in the past three races and one more would trigger the huge sanction.
      Hamilton was given a reprimand in Mexico for unsafely rejoining the track during first practice.
      And he was also ticked off in Saudi Arabia for blocking Haas’ Nikita Mazepin at high speed through the first sector in final practice.
      If he is penalised in any of the three practice sessions or qualifying in Abu Dhabi, he could be hit with a hammer blow to his title hopes. More

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      Inside glam lives of F1 WAGS ahead of Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen’s Abu Dhabi showdown, from Olympian to Miss Italia

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      THEY quite literally live life in the fast lane – so it’s little wonder the stars of Formula One all have very glamorous lifestyles away from the track too.The likes of Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will battle it out this weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and no doubt many of their stunning wives and girlfriends will be trackside to cheer them on.
      Max Verstappen is hoping to take his first F1 title on Sunday – cheered on by his stunning girlfriend Kelly PiquetCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      Kelly is the daughter of F1 legend Nelson PiquetCredit: Instagram/@kellypiquet/
      Here, we take a closer look at the talented, glamorous partners behind the drivers…
      Racing royalty
      Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet
      Red Bull’s title-chasing driver Max, 24, is very loved up with 33-year-old Brazilian model and journalist Kelly Piquet, who this week celebrated her birthday.
      Max went public with their relationship on New Year’s Day this year, sharing a romantic snap of them together on a beach in Brazil, though it’s thought they’ve been an item since October 2020.
      Even before dating Max, Kelly had strong ties to Formula One racing, as she is the daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet and Dutch model Sylvia Tamsma.
      Nelson drove for Ensign, McLaren and Brabham before moving to Williams, where he won his final championship in 1987, beating teammate Nigel Mansell.
      Kelly was previously in a relationship with Russian driver Daniil Kvyat, and the former couple share a young daughter.
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      The stunning model has a whole host of social media advertising deals, with the likes of Pepe Jeans and silver jewellery brand APM Monaco.
      Bilingual beauty
      Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend Charlotte Sine
      Charles Leclerc is dating Charlotte SineCredit: Instagram/@charlottesiine/
      Charles Leclerc, 24, and architecture student Charlotte, 22, went official in December 2019 with a series of loved up skiing holiday snaps, and were most recently spotted holidaying together in Mykonos.
      The student has declared fellow Monegasque Charles as “the one” and her “world”.
      Charlotte is also an influencer with over 376,000 Instagram followers, and she speaks three languages – French, English and Italian.
      Jewellery designer
      Lance Stroll’s girlfriend Sara Pagliaroli
      Sara Pagliaroli is dating Lance StrollCredit: Instagram
      Aston Martin driver Lance, 23, is dating stunning Italian model Sara Pagliaroli, 26.
      She has cheered on her Canadian-Belgian fella from the side of the track over recent months and was seen with him at the circuit last Saturday ahead of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
      The couple also attended the world premiere of James Bond in London, with Sara looking radiant in a shimmering gold gown.
      Sara, who has 166,000 Instagram followers, launched her jewellery brand Blue Lemon during lockdown as a way to “express my creativity”.
      She recently shared a romantic series of snaps with Lance, captioned: “Thank you the day you arrived. Love you #1.”
      Childhood sweethearts
      Sebastian Vettel’s wife Hanna Prater
      The Vettels met at school and like to keep a low profileCredit: AFP – Getty
      German racing driver Sebastian Vettel, 34, met childhood sweetheart Hanna Prater at school.
      The couple have been together ever since, and they wed in 2019.
      Hanna is a former industrial design student who prefers to stay away from the spotlight.
      The couple reportedly live in a medieval-style farmhouse in Switzerland and have two daughters together. 
      Model student
      George Russell’s girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt
      Brit driver George Russell is dating Carmen Montero MundtCredit: Getty
      Next season, rising British F1 racer George Russell, 23, will be teaming up with Lewis Hamilton and driving for Mercedes.
      He’ll be cheered on by his gorgeous girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt, who he was spotted holidaying in St Barts with earlier this year.
      She graduated from the University of Westminster with a Bachelor’s degree in business management and finance.
      George was previously in a relationship between 2017 and 2019 with Seychelle de Vries – the sister of his former teammate Nick de Vries.
      Miss Italia finalist
      Fernando Alonso’s partner Linda Morselli
      Fernando Alonso is dating model Linda MorselliCredit: Instagram @lalindaa
      Linda Morselli, 32, is an Italian model and was one of 30 finalists for Miss Italia in 2006.
      From there, she began a TV career in her homeland and has appeared in films including The Paramedic.
      She previously embarked on a four-year romance with motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi, which thrusted her into the limelight.
      However, since 2016, Linda has been two-time F1 champ Fernando Alonso’s girlfriend.
      She loves skydiving and calls herself an “adventure traveller” on social media.
      Crypto expert
      Esteban Ocon’s partner Elena Berri
      Elena Berri is dating Esteban OconCredit: Instagram/@elenaberri_/
      Italian beauty Elena Berri, 23, describes herself as a “fashion lover”, “fitness addicted” and a “crypto expert” on her Instagram account, followed by 57,000 fans.
      She’s been dating Alpine driver Esteban Ocon, 24, since 2017 and previously studied business management in Geneva.
      She’s often seen cheering on her man, and she regularly posts glamorous photos trackside.
      Influencer
      Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend Katerina Berezhna
      Gasly is dating Katerina BerezhnaCredit: Instagram/@katerinaberezhna/
      Ukrainian beauty Berezhna is dating French driver Pierre Gasly, following his split from Caterina Masetti Zannini earlier this year.
      The 22-year-old calls Madrid and Marbella her home and has her own jewellery line, Imerelli Jewelry, along with 115,000 Instagram followers.
      She tends to keep her romance with Gasly on the down-low, rarely sharing any snaps together.
      She did share a photo of her sat in her fella’s Alpha Tauri car last month, following the Qatar Grand Prix.
      Olympic cyclist
      Valtteri Bottas’ girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell
      Mercedes driver Bottas is dating Olympian Tiffany CromwellCredit: Getty
      Talk about a power couple! Finnish Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is dating distinguished road cyclist Tiffany Cromwell.
      Australian Tiffany regularly takes part in Grand Tours and is a Tokyo 2020 Olympian.
      Valtteri, 32, clearly likes sporty women – he was previously married to Emilia Pikkarainen, a Finnish Olympic swimmer he had dated since 2010.
      They shocked fans in 2019 when they announced they were getting divorced after three years of marriage – just days before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      Air hostess-turned-PT
      Kimi Raikkonen’s wife Minttu
      Kimi Raikkonen is married to model MinttuCredit: Getty
      F1’s famous playboy Kimi and Minttu Vertanen wed in 2016 after meeting through personal friends.
      A former air-hostess, she is now a personal trainer and model, and the couple share two children.
      According to reports, sparks instantly flew when they met – sounds like she melted the heart of the “ice man” Finn.
      He was previously married to Miss Scandinavia 2001 Jenni Dahlman, but they separated in February 2013.
      Socialite
      Sergio Perez’ wife Carola Martinez
      Checo is married to Carola MartinezCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The wife of Mexican driver Sergio Perez, 31, is Carola Martinez, 24, a relatively private socialite from Guadalajara.
      The Christian pair exchanged vows on June 3 2018, with Red Bull racer Sergio proposing the year before.
      They share two children – three-year-old son Sergio Perez Jr and two-year-old daughter Carlota.
      Carola regularly shares adorable family photos, including romantic wedding snaps from their big day, with her 81,000 Instagram followers.
      ‘Too busy for love’
      He’s one of the leading men on the track, but whether Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, 36, is the leading man in anyone’s life away from racing remains to be seen.
      He’s had a slew of high profile romances, most famously his seven-year relationship with former Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger.
      Most recently, it was thought he was dating model Camila Kendra, 27 – however she’s since sparked romance rumours with Chelsea star Ben Chilwell.
      Speaking about his love life in 2018, Lewis said: “I’m a workaholic. I don’t have time for it.”
      Lewis Hamilton is currently single, it’s believedCredit: Splash
      Charles Leclerc and Charlotte have been together since December 2019Credit: Instagram
      Lance Stroll and girlfriend Sara at the Bond premiere in LondonCredit: Getty
      Esteban Ocon and girlfriend Elena BerriCredit: AFP
      Alonso and girlfriend Linda Morselli
      Pierre Gasly keeps his relationship quite privateCredit: AFP
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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Live stream FREE, UK start time, TV channel, full schedule for practice and qualifying

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      THERE simply is no bigger finish what is coming – Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are going to engage in an unmissable F1 season finish.The pair have been locked in a stunning tussle all 2021 season for the crown of world champion and have dragged back fans to the sport in the process.
      Lewis Hamilton, right, and Max Verstappen, left, have given F1 fans heartstopping drama this seasonCredit: Rex
      There was no love lost last weekend at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, where the pair were involved in ANOTHER collision, as the Dutchman was forced to let the Brit overtake him.
      But they finished in first and second spot in Jeddah, meaning they are incredibly on exactly the same points total of 369.5 points.
      There is even an unlikely scenario where Hamilton and Verstappen could finish the season on the same points total – and that would result in the Dutchman clinching world championship victory.
      Hamilton is within touching distance of immortality, a victory for him this weekend would take him one world title ahead of Michael Schumacher’s magic mark of seven drivers’ championships.
      Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit has undergone a series of changes in a bid to make the Formula One season finale even more exciting for drivers and fans.
      A chicane has been removed, with a wider hairpin now forming turn seven, while four tight corners, 11 to 14, have also gone – replaced by one long, cambered turn.
      Further alterations at the hotel section, turns 17 to 20, have been made to allow the cars to run closer together in an attempt to boost the number of overtaking opportunities on the circuit.
      The changes mean it is harder to determine which car will be better-suited to the Yas Marina Circuit, with Verstappen winning here last year to end a run of six consecutive Mercedes victories in the United Arab Emirates.
      What time is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice?

      F1 heads to Abu Dhabi for the final weekend of the season, starting on December 10 and ending on Sunday, December 12.
      The Grand Prix race starts at 1pm on Sunday.

      What TV channel is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

      Channel 4 will be broadcasting the race in the UK, alongside Sky Sports.
      The terrestrial station reached a late deal with Sky to show the race on free-to-air television.
      Practice and qualifying is live on Sky Sports F1, with the race itself also on Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can stream all the action live with a Sky Go account and on the Sky Sports app.
      Non Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action on Now TV with a day pass costing £9.99.

      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule
      Friday December 10

      Practice One – 9.30am UK (1.30pm local)
      Practice Two – 1pm UK (5pm local)

      Saturday December 11

      Practice Three – 10am UK (2pm local)
      Qualifying – 1pm UK (5pm local)

      Sunday December 12

      Race – 1pm UK (5pm local)

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      What are the current 2021 driver standings?

      Max Verstappen – 369.5 points
      Lewis Hamilton – 369.5 points
      Valtteri Bottas – 218 points
      Sergio Perez – 190 points
      Charles Leclerc – 158 points
      Lando Norris – 154 points More