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LEWIS HAMILTON’S epic Brazil Grand Prix win reduced a groom to tears at his wedding.The F1 nut was standing at the altar, about to tie the knot.
A groom broke down in tears at his wedding after hearing that Hamilton won the Brazil GP
Hamilton stormed to a stunning victory after starting at 10 on the gridCredit: AFP
But rather than welling up when seeing his bride-to-be all dressed up on her big day, it was news from Sao Paolo that got him blubbering.
The man lost all composure when the wedding host announced the news of Hamilton’s unlikely victory – after the Brit surged from 10th on the grid to win, and keep his F1 title hopes alive.
And footage appeared to show the man wiping a tear from his eye
Luckily for him, his wife also seemed to be a Hamilton fan and she rejoiced too – minus the waterworks.
The seven-time world champion caught wind of the couple’s wedding day theatrics and posted a clip of the ceremony footage to his Instagram story.
Hamilton, clearly overwhelmed by the heart-warming gesture gushed: “This has just made my week!

“These two beautiful people got married on Sunday and were told of my result whilst they were getting married.
“Congratulations to you both, wishing you all the happiness in the world.
“Sending you all my love and energy.”
Hamilton achieved the unthinkable when he somehow beat title rival Max Verstappen in Sao Paulo.
The Brit was forced to come from behind after starting Saturday’s qualifying sprint race from the pits as punishment for a breach of DRS technical regulations.
He then also had a five-place grid penalty to contend with on race day.
But he was unfazed by the penalty and stormed Verstappen to victory, slashing the Dutchman’s F1 championship lead down to just 14 points in the process.
After his surreal win, Verstappen’s Red Bull team fear Hamilton can now overturn the deficit and claim his eighth world title.
If Hamilton wins the next three races then the world title will be his once again.
And one fan’s wedding day may not even be the best of his year, let alone his life.
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FASCINATING new footage of Max Verstappen’s battle with Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian Grand Prix has emerged.In a desperate attempt to fend off title rival Hamilton, the Dutchman pushed the seven-time champion way off the track in a bid to defend the race lead on lap 48.
Hamilton looked as if he had successfully passed Verstappen

But the Red Bull driver fought back and nudged Hamilton off the track to keep the lead
Some fans have slammed Verstappen for braking too late and forcing Hamilton off
In the end it was to no avail as Hamilton came past him to claim a famous victory and reduce Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship to just 14 points.
But debate surrounding the 24-year-old’s decision to squeeze Hamilton off the track has been reignited once more following the release of camera footage on-board with Verstappen.
Claiming Verstappen previously did the same thing to Charles Leclerc, one fan blamed the Dutchman by saying: “Max has done this stunt before.
“Only difference is Lewis is experienced enough to take evasive action whereas with Charles Max literally smashed into the side of him to gain track position… No penalty then.
“Max is a dirty driver. No other driver does this not even Mazepin.”
Another added: “Verstappen should take a 5 grid place penalty for next race, not saying because I’m a Hamilton fan but because he didn’t even attempt to hit the apex.”

But others felt the battle between the two was simply a racing incident and that nobody was to blame.
Defending Verstappen, one person said: “Both drivers trying to out-brake each other going into the corner. Ran out of road, nothing wrong with that at all.”
While another added: “Actually clever racing tbh go into corner too fast brake late and turn steering wheel knowing you’ll under steer off the track.”

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Hamilton eventually passed the Dutchman on lap 59 and went on to take the chequered flag with the Red Bull man in second.
And Verstappen has not received any form of penalty for the incident as he prepares for the final three races of the season.
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GUANYU ZHOU has made history after becoming the first Chinese driver to sign with a Formula 1 team as he joins Alfa Romeo for the 2022 season.SunSport reported last month that the 22-year-old was set to partner Valtteri Bottas by claiming the team’s second seat for next year.
Zhou will make history when he takes to the grid for his first F1 race next yearCredit: AFP
And now he has formally confirmed the rumours with an emotional message on social media.
Speaking on Twitter, he said: “2022 @alfaromeoracing F1 Driver! A kid’s dream come true… First Chinese F1 driver.
“Lots of emotions going through my mind right now, I’m just so grateful for this opportunity.
“Thanks to everyone who believed me supported me on this journey. #F1 #TeamZHOU.”
Zhou is currently second in the Formula 2 championship and also part of the Alpine young driver programme.
He is only the second driver from mainland China to get behind the wheel of an F1 car after Ma Quinghua drove in five practice sessions across 2012 and 2013 with HRT and Caterham.

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Zhou, who was previously part of Ferrari’s Driver Academy, was told he is free to leave Alpine in pursuit of his F1 dream as they are unwilling to replace either Fernando Alonso or Esteban Ocon.
Zhou, who was won three F2 races this year, replaces Antonio Giovinazzi on the F1 grid as the Italian finds himself without a seat for next season.
And Giovinazzi has taken a pop at Formula One after losing his seat at Alfa Romeo.
The Italian wrote on social media, with an image of him in a Ferrari as a child: “F1 is emotion, talent, cars, risk, speed but when money rules it can be ruthless.
“I believe in the surprise of an unexpected result, of big or small victories achieved thanks to one’s commitment.
“If this was my first picture on a F1, the last still has to be taken.”
Giovinazzi will make the switch to Formula E for 2022, following the likes of Stoffel Vandoorne, Jean-Eric Vergne, Pascal Wehrlein and Sebastien Buemi with F1 experience.
The announcement of Zhou means the 2022 F1 grid has now been completed as all 20 drivers have been announced.
Bottas is leaving Mercedes to join Alfa Romeo and will take over from the retiring Kimi Raikkonen.
Briton George Russell will replace Bottas in the second Mercedes car as he lines up alongside compatriot Lewis Hamilton.
The only other change for the 2022 season sees former Red Bull driver Alex Albon come in for Russell at Williams alongside Nicholas Latifi.

Red Bull are sticking with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, with Ferrari also keeping faith with their duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
McLaren stay put with Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo for another year, with Alpine pair Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon also remaining for the 2022 season.
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F1 TITLE rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have set aside their differences to lead tributes to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.The Italian icon called time on his glittering career following the MotoGP season finale at the Valencia Grand Prix.
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has called time on his careerCredit: Alamy
Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to the Italian starCredit: Youtube – MotoGP
Max Verstappen praised his work with young ridersCredit: Youtube – MotoGP
Stars of world sport have lined up to pay tribute to the nine-time world champion, who made his MotoGP bow back in 2002.
And feuding F1 rivals Hamilton and Verstappen are two of the A-List faces to have wished him well in retirement.
Speaking in a special video compiled by MotoGP, championship leader Verstappen said: “It’s of course very impressive to see your passion for the sport.
“Also what you are doing with the young talent around you and creating all the opportunity in Italy.”
Seven-time champion Hamilton simply added: “Thank you Vale, we love you.”
A host of other global superstars from world sport and beyond also sent messages to the 42-year-old.

Brazil legend Ronaldo sent Rossi his supportCredit: Youtube – MotoGP
Brazil legend Ronaldo said: “I remember when you came to the Pinetina and we met each other, you were already a great champion.”
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon said: “Thanks for the emotions you’ve given to motorcycle fans, and to all of Italy.”
Tennis star Rafael Nadal said: “I want to congratulate you on an amazing career. I’m a great admirer and I wish you all the best.”
And Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves added: “Ciao Valentino Rossi, the Doctor! Thank you for sharing with us, your fans, all of your beautiful medicine. Your grace, your humour, your fighting spirit and your championship ways.”
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