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      Lewis Hamilton in desperate plea to Mercedes team after Max Verstappen wins Austria GP and admits ‘We’re miles behind’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has admitted that Mercedes are ‘miles off’ Red Bull after seeing Max Verstappen win his third race on the bounce at the Austrian GP.With Sergio Perez having won in Azerbaijan, and Verstappen triumphing in Monaco, Red Bull have now won FIVE Grands Prix in a row.
      Lewis Hamilton slipped to fourth at the Austrian GPCredit: AFP
      Max Verstappen sealed Red Bull’s fifth win in a rowCredit: AFP
      Hamilton, who last won at the Spanish GP on May 9, signed a new two-year contract yesterday.
      But the Brit is desperate for his team to make serious adjustments.
      After his disappointment at the Austrian GP, in which he came fourth, the seven-time champion said: “We are miles away from [Red Bull].
      “We need all hands on deck.
      “They have brought a lot of upgrades over the last few races – and we haven’t brought any.”
      Hamilton, 36, started the race in fourth, but managed to reel in both Red Bull star Sergio Perez, and Lando Norris early on.
      But he slipped back to where he started during Lap 54, where he would go on to finish.
      Verstappen, meanwhile, cruised to victory – never being troubled and opening up a huge lead as the race went on, while being cheered on by a packed orange wall of travelling Dutch supporters.
      Verstappen was roared on by the passionate Orange ArmyCredit: Getty
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      The result saw the 23-year-old open up a 32 point lead in the Drivers’ Championship heading into the British GP at Silverstone next weekend.
      After the race, victorious Verstappen said: “Today was incredible to be honest, the car was on rails!
      “It was really enjoyable to drive. You go into the weekend as the favourite, but it’s never easy to do.
      “It was insane to see all the fans and so much orange!”
      The win marked the 50th podium of his young career.
      Red Bull have now opened up a huge 46 point lead in the Constructers’ Championship, despite Valtteri Bottas managing to grab second place for Mercedes.

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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen wins again with Norris third and Hamilton fourth – latest reaction

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has picked up another win in Austria and labelled the car’s performance even “better than last week”.In front of thousands of adoring Dutch fans, the Red Bull driver extended his world championship lead to 32 points.
      But Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez had a very different afternoon as he was handed two five-second penalties for forcing other drivers off the track, leaving him down in sixth.
      Meanwhile Lewis Hamilton was dogged by tyre problems and finished in fourth.
      But another Brit had a brilliant afternoon as Lando Norris finished in third behind Valtteri Bottas.

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      SIMPLY VER BEST
      Max Verstappen romped to victory in this afternoon’s Austrian Grand Prix.
      The Red Bull star, 23, began the race on pole – and never looked in danger as he cruised to his third consecutive victory.
      Lewis Hamilton started proceedings in fourth, but quickly managed to leapfrog Sergio Perez and then Lando Norris into second – with the latter being slapped with a five second penalty.
      But the Brit was reeled in by team-mate Valtteri Bottas during lap 54, with Norris also overtaking him as he fell back to fourth.
      The seven-time champion, 36, will now head into the British Grand Prix next time around still trailing Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship standings.
      After the race, victorious Verstappen said: “Today was incredible to be honest, the car was on rails!
      “It was really enjoyable to drive. You go into the weekend as the favourite, but it’s never easy to do.
      “It was insane to see all the fans and so much orange!”
      Read the full report here.

      INCIDENT ON THE FINAL LAP
      Raikkonen and Vettel collide on the final lap.

      MEGA JOB FROM NORRIS
      The Brit was brilliant.

      MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE AUSTRIAN GP
      A hat-trick of consecutive wins for the Dutchman, who increases his lead in the championship.
      Bottas is second. Norris is third. Hamilton fourth. Sainz is fifth.
      LAP 68
      Alonso finally gets past Russell, he is now out of the points. Gutted for the Williams man.
      FIVE LAPS TO GO
      Verstappen leads Bottas, then Norris, then Hamilton.
      RUSSELL IS IN 10th
      That would be a crucial point for Williams in their battle with Haas. He is holding off Alonso.

      LAP 60
      Verstappen stops for a second set of tyres. He has a clean stop and has a fresh set of rubber for the final 10 laps.
      Red Bull taking no chances.

      SOME DRIVE FROM NORRIS
      What a star this McLaren man is becoming!

      LAP 54 – NORRIS GETS PAST HAMILTON
      The Brit, who let’s remember has served a five second time penalty, passes Hamilton and goes into third.

      LAP 53
      Bottas has been allowed to pass Hamilton. The Finn goes into P2 and Hamilton is in third and will come under pressure from Norris.

      PEREZ GETS ANOTHER PENALTY
      The Mexican has another five-second penalty for forcing Leclerc off the track.
      LAP 52- ALL CHANGE AT MERCEDES
      Bottas now given the all clear to race against his teammate.
      BOTTAS TOLD NOT TO OVERTAKE HAMILTON
      Wow. That is a big statement from Mercedes. The Finn will be furious with that instruction.
      LAP 47 LECLERC IS FURIOUS
      Leclerc v Perez again, the Ferrari man goes wide again under pressure from Perez, who could again be risking another time penalty.
      Leclerc is forced into the gravel who shouts expletives over the radio.
      LAP 45
      Verstappen is well ahead.
      Hamilton is trying to hold on to second.
      Bottas is catching his teammate.
      Norris could be in with a shout of making the podium.
      PEREZ GETS A PENALTY
      He has a five second penalty for forcing a driver off the track – same penalty Norris received.
      LAP 42
      Perez v Leclerc will now be decided by the stewards. Let’s see the outcome on that.
      LAP 35
      Verstappen has a 13.8 second lead over Hamilton. He is controlling this race perfectly.
      Hamilton, Bottas, Norris, Sainz is the top five.
      LAP 33
      Verstappen stops from the lead and has a perfect pit stop. He is back on track and back in p1.
      That was a beautiful stop from Red Bull. No fuss.

      LAP 32
      Hamilton stops for tyres. It is a 2.2 second stop and he returns to the track in second place.
      LAP 31 PITSTOPS
      Norris stops and serves his five second time penalty. Bottas also stops and gets the jump on the McLaren man in the pitlane.
      It is Perez, Hamilton, Bottas, Norris.
      NORRIS UNHAPPY WITH THE PENALTY
      Engineer: “We have a 5-second penalty, but don’t worry, it’s alright.” Norris: “For what!?” Engineer: “Don’t worry about that.” Norris: “Whatever! If it’s for Lap 1…. what did the guy expect, going around the outside?”
      DOUBLE BLOW FOR NORRIS
      He has been hit with a five second penalty for forcing a driver off the track.
      And now Hamilton has got past and in to second place.

      LAP 19
      Hamilton is behind Norris and you can see he just does not have the pace to keep up with the McLaren on the straights.
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      Lewis Hamilton’s F1 championship hopes suffer blow as Max Verstappen cruises to third consecutive victory at Austrian GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN romped to victory in this afternoon’s Austrian Grand Prix.The Red Bull star, 23, began the race on pole – and never looked in danger as he cruised to his third consecutive victory.
      Max Verstappen cruised ahead of the rest of the fieldCredit: AFP
      Verstappen waves to the fans after romping to victoryCredit: Reuters
      Raucous fans let off flares to celebrate Verstappen’s winCredit: Rex
      The Dutchman was cheered to victory by his travelling compatriotsCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton started proceedings in fourth, but quickly managed to leapfrog Sergio Perez and then Lando Norris into second – with the latter being slapped with a five second penalty.
      But the Brit was reeled in by team-mate Valtteri Bottas during lap 54, with Norris also overtaking him as he fell back to fourth.
      The seven-time champion, 36, will now head into the British Grand Prix next time around still trailing Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship standings.
      After the race, victorious Verstappen said: “Today was incredible to be honest, the car was on rails!
      “It was really enjoyable to drive. You go into the weekend as the favourite, but it’s never easy to do.
      “It was insane to see all the fans and so much orange!”
      The win marked the 50th podium of Verstappen’s career.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton admitted that Mercedes are ‘miles off’ Red Bull at the moment.
      He said: “We are miles away from [Red Bull].
      “We need all hands on deck. They have brought a lot of upgrades over the last few races – and we haven’t brought any.”
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      The stands were packed with passionate Verstappen fansCredit: The Mega Agency
      Max Verstappen began the race on pole ahead of Lando Norris and Sergio PerezCredit: AFP
      Lewis Hamilton started the race fourth on the gridCredit: EPA More

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      Inside Lewis Hamilton’s amazing homes from £18m six-bedroom London mansion to £32m New York penthouse in celeb hotspot

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      BEING a Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton is a natural globetrotter.Flying from circuit to circuit, the Brit has won the world championship SEVEN times.
      Globetrotter Lewis Hamilton boasts a proud property portfolioCredit: AFP or licensors
      Before he set off in pursuit of the 2021 title – having overtaken Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 career race wins last year – he at least had a choice of four luxury homes to self-isolate in.
      From a £32MILLION penthouse in New York to an £18MILLION London mansion and a Monte Carlo retreat, the 36-year-old racer knows how to live a life of luxury.
      NEW YORK, NEW YORK
      Lewis has an affinity to America, especially the east coast, where he has owned two properties in the Big Apple.
      In 2019, he splashed £32m on a Manhattan penthouse in a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele Bundchen.
      His 6,547 square-foot home included 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.
      Around the same time, he listed his three-floor 8,900-square-foot penthouse that had its own swimming pool.
      Hamilton paid £34m for the five-bedroom, six-bathroom apartment in Tribeca in 2017, but incredibly never lived in it. It’s not known if he ever did sell it.
      Last year Hamilton splashed £32m on a Manhattan apartmentCredit: Vestry
      The glorious penthouse is part of a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele BundchenCredit: Vestry
      The library will keep Hamilton book smartCredit: Vestry
      The bedroom boasts a view of the Hudson RiverCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton’s kitchen provides plenty of space for entertaining guestsCredit: Vestry
      Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike MyersCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton has an affinity to buying property in the Big AppleCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton used to have a home in nearby Greenwich VillageCredit: refer to caption
      The property had a state-of-the-art gymCredit: refer to caption
      Many of the luxury apartments had their own swimming poolsCredit: refer to caption
      Harry Styles, Bella Hadid and The Weeknd were his former neighboursCredit: refer to caption
      LONDON
      So, this is what £18m buys you in England’s capital…
      In 2017, Hamilton snapped up this unique six-bedroom detached villa in West London from previous owners Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods.
      The stunning property has ‘generous entertaining space’ which opens out into a 200ft garden with an impressive summer house.
      It was built by the famous builder Samuel Johns in 1860.
      There are also four reception rooms, with two huge bathrooms.Again, it’s not known how much time Lewis spends living in the property.
      There are six spacious bedrooms inside
      Hamilton bought the mansion from Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods
      Famous builder Samuel Johns built the property in 1860
      The property boasts four reception rooms
      There are two bathrooms in Hamilton’s West London home

      MONTE CARLO
      Like many F1 drivers, Hamilton also lives in Monaco.
      Although not much is known about his property, he once shared a snap of his wonderful view.
      He captioned a snap on social media: “A place I call home, Monte Carlo. I am so blessed to live in such an incredible place. God is really shining down on me today.
      “Sending you light & love for your day. On my way to Spa, let’s do this!!!”
      Hamilton lives tax free in Monaco most of the timeCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      It is believed Hamilton resides in the exclusive Fontvieille districtCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hamilton once shared a view from his stunning Monaco apartment
      It is believed he resides in the exclusive Fontvieille district.
      Back in 2007, it was reported he was interested in a 2,000sq ft, four-bedroom duplex with views across the Mediterranean in Fontvieille’s Seaside Plaza.
      A top-floor apartment would have set him back somewhere in the region of £30m. Nice, if you’re a superstar racer.
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      Formula One’s official app hacked with prankster posting cheeky message to users

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      FORMULA ONE’S official app was hacked as a prankster posted a cheeky message to users. Journalist Jason Duaine Hahn uploaded the joke, which appeared to show F1 being mocked.
      F1’s official app was hacked as a prankster posted a cheeky message to users
      A notification on the app read: “Hmmm, I should check my security.. :)”
      SunSport understands there is no security breach and the message is believed to have come from someone playing a practical joke.
      It comes only two months after Williams were forced to scrap their augmented reality car launch because their app was hacked.
      The F1 continues tomorrow with the Austrian GP, the ninth race of the season.
      Red Bull’s Max Verstappen currently leads Britain’s Lewis Hamilton, the reigning champion.
      Hamilton has recently signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes keeping him in F1 until 2023.
      The seven time world champion has agreed terms on a package worth around £80million.
      His new contract is a huge statement of intent from F1’s most successful driver of all time.

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      Next year the sport will undergo its biggest ever rule change and Hamilton is confident that Merc are capable of delivering him a car to fight for more victories and titles.
      He said: “It is hard to believe it’s been nearly nine years working with this incredible team and I’m excited we’re going to continue our partnership for two more years.
      “We’ve accomplished so much together but we still have a lot to achieve, both on and off the track.
      “I’m incredibly proud and grateful of how Mercedes has supported me in my drive to improve diversity and equality in our sport.
      “They have held themselves accountable and made important strides in creating a more diverse team and inclusive environment.
      “Thank you to all the dedicated and talented individuals at Mercedes whose hard work makes it all possible and the board for their continued trust in me.
      “We’re entering a new era of car which will be challenging and exciting and I can’t wait to see what else we can achieve together.”
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      F1 Austrian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Qualifying UNDERWAY, Russell into Q3, Verstappen fastest – latest updates

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      THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX is here – and there’s the small matter of qualifying today at the Red Bull Ring.Lewis Hamilton is now 18 points behind rival Max Verstappen but had a boost by securing victory in second practice.

      Qualifying: 2pm TODAY
      Race: 2pm Sunday
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      PEREZ ADDS TO RED BULL’S SUCCESS
      It is shaping up to be a happy home race for the Red Bull team.

      LANDO HOPE
      The Brit was all smiles after taking P2 in Austria.

      VERSTAPPEN STRIVING FOR PERFECTION
      The Dutchman insists he had more in the tank.

      HUGE EFFORT FROM NORRIS
      His best ever qualifying.
      VERSTAPPEN IS ON POLE
      Norris is second. Perez in third.
      Hamilton fourth and Bottas fifth.
      WOW. THAT WAS CLOSE
      Norris comes within a whisker of taking pole from Verstappen.

      FINAL RUNS
      Can Norris keep his second spot on the grid? Will Merc strike back?

      VERSTAPPEN TAKES PROVISIONAL POLE
      The crowds go wild, as the Red Bull man is top of the time sheets ahead of Norris.
      That was a mega lap from Norris, who is ahead of Hamilton, Bottas and Perez. Huge.
      Q3 IS GO – GREEN LIGHT IN THE PITLANE
      It is Verstappen v Hamilton v Bottas v Perez.
      And what can Russell do?
      VETTEL BLOCK OF ALONSO IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
      And rightly so, the Spaniard was blocked at the final corner.

      RUSSELL GETS IN TO Q3
      The Brit gets into the top 10 as Williams reach Q3 for the first time since 2018. Amazing stuff.
      He was also on the slower medium tyres.
      Eliminated: Giovinazzi, Alonso, Sainz, Ricciardo, Leclerc,
      ALONSO’S FLYING LAP IS BLOCKED BY VETTEL
      The Spaniard is furious with the German, as he weaves in front of his Alpine. Alonso is OUT.
      FINAL TWO MINUTES
      It is a busy track as drivers roll the dice for the final time to reach the top 10.
      FINAL SIX MINUTES OF Q2
      In the drop zone: Giovinazzi, Ricciardo, Alonso, Leclerc and Sainz.
      This is going to be very, very close.
      Q2 PEREZ IS FIRST OUT ON TRACK
      The Red Bull man needs to find some extra time to keep up with Verstappen as the Merc duo are evenly matched.
      MORE TO COME FROM FERRARI
      Both drivers into Q2 but have to find more pace to challenge the big two teams.

      RICCIARDO SCRAPES THROUGH
      The Aussie only just makes the cut.

      RUSSELL IN TO Q2
      He is into the top 15 with another great effort as his teammate Latifi is out.
      Also eliminated are Raikkonen, Ocon, Schumacher and Mazepin.
      NORRIS IN P2
      The McLaren man is looking quick again, however, his teammate Daniel Ricciardo is struggling. He is in ninth.
      STONKING FIRST LAP FROM VERSTAPPEN
      He goes quickest. Hamilton in second place. Bottas in third.

      VERSTAPPEN COMES OUT ON TRACK
      The grandstands erupt!

      GREEN LIGHT – QUALIFYING IS GO
      Austrian GP is open for business. The track is open.
      ORANGE ARMY – SOME INCREDIBLE SIGHTS IN AUSTRIA
      The Dutch fans are celebrating already! Verstappen is looking good here and they cannot wait to see him.
      A bright burst of orange, smoke bombs, celebrations… Magnificent!
      CHRISTIAN HORNER IS IN BULLISH MOOD
      “Max is in great form and driving in a great way. He is at harmony with the car and hopefully we can keep this momentum going.”
      HAMILTON AND WOLFF TALK CONTRACTS
      The world champion and Merc boss chew the fat over their new partnership.
      The journey continues. ❤️Lewis and Toto reflect on the new two-year extension, continuing a relationship that has become the most successful team and driver pairing in @F1 history! 👊 pic.twitter.com/bUZMggGFHl— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 3, 2021

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      Max Verstappen on pole for Austrian Grand Prix as Lando Norris starts second but Lewis Hamilton back in fourth

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN starts on pole for the Austrian Grand Prix with title rival Lewis Hamilton back in fourth.It was an incredible afternoon for Lando Norris, who starts on the front row in second.
      Max Verstappen has won the last two Grand Prix and starts on poleCredit: Reuters
      Lewis Hamilton is looking to close the gap on his title rival – but must do so from fourthCredit: Reuters

      Sergio Perez is third with Hamilton sitting ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Valterri Bottas who is fifth.
      George Russell impressed in the Williams, with the qualifying specialist making it into Q3.
      He then managed to qualify in ninth for Sunday’s race.
      The Brit yelled over the radio: “Yes!!! On the mediums!! Come on boys!!”
      Fans were supporting the Dutchman at Red Bull’s home Grand Prix in AustriaCredit: Reuters
      Lando Norris enjoyed a fine afternoonCredit: Getty
      It was a bad afternoon for Ferrari however, with Carlos Sainz and Charles LeClerc coming 11th and 12th respectively.
      Daniel Ricciardio in the McLaren also endured a tough day, coming 13th despite team-mate Norris doing so well.

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      The drivers head into Sunday’s race with Hamilton desperate to claw back some ground on rival Verstappen.
      The reigning champion trails the Dutchman by 18 points.
      Last weekend at the Styrian Grand Prix, which is held at the same track as this weekend’s, Verstappen won the race at a canter.
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      Lewis Hamilton signs new two-year Mercedes deal on £40m-A-YEAR as F1 superstar ends speculation over his future

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes keeping him in F1 until 2023.The seven time world champion has agreed terms on a package worth around £80million.
      Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he’s signed a new two-year contract with MercedesCredit: Alamy
      The seven time world champ has agreed terms on a package worth around £80mCredit: PA
      Hamilton, 36, is currently locked in a fierce battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the title.
      The Dutchman is currently 18 points ahead of this weekend’s Austrian GP, but Hamilton is adamant he is still in the fight.
      His new contract is a huge statement of intent from F1’s most successful driver of all time.
      Next year the sport will undergo its biggest ever rule change and Hamilton is confident that Merc are capable of delivering him a car to fight for more victories and titles.
      He said: “It is hard to believe it’s been nearly nine years working with this incredible team and I’m excited we’re going to continue our partnership for two more years.
      “We’ve accomplished so much together but we still have a lot to achieve, both on and off the track. I’m incredibly proud and grateful of how Mercedes has supported me in my drive to improve diversity and equality in our sport.
      “They have held themselves accountable and made important strides in creating a more diverse team and inclusive environment.
      “Thank you to all the dedicated and talented individuals at Mercedes whose hard work makes it all possible and the board for their continued trust in me.

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      “We’re entering a new era of car which will be challenging and exciting and I can’t wait to see what else we can achieve together.”
      Team boss Toto Wolff said his star driver was evergreen and could continue to race for however long he wishes.
      He added: “As we enter a new era of F1 from 2022 onwards, there can be no better driver to have in our team than Lewis.
      Team boss Toto Wolff said Hamilton could continue to race for however long he wishesCredit: Splash
      “His achievements in this sport speak for themselves, and with his experience, speed and race-craft, he is at the peak of his powers.
      “We are relishing the battle we have on our hands this year – and that’s why we also wanted to agree this contract early, so we have no distractions from the competition on track.
      “I have always said that as long as Lewis still possesses the fire for racing, he can continue as long as he wants.”

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