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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, live stream, TV channel from Imola Circuit race

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be looking to win his second F1 race of the season this weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Brit finished in pole position at the Bahrain GP last month, making an impressive start to his defence of his Drivers’ Championship.
      Lewis Hamilton will be looking to win his second successive race this seasonCredit: Getty
      What time does Emilia Romagna qualifying start?

      Qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix begins at 1pm UK time on Saturday, April 17.
      And the third practice will start at 11am.

      When is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

      The Grand Prix will start at 2pm UK time on Sunday, April 18.
      Last year, 13,000 fans were able to attend the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix when restrictions were lifted.
      But sadly, no fans will be in attendance this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place at the Imola Circuit, in Bologna, Italy.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      All of this weekend’s F1 action will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of first practice will get going from 10am UK time on Friday, April 16, with second practice coverage starting at 1.45pm.
      Practice three coverage will start from 10.45am on Saturday, April 17 while qualifying coverage will get going at 1pm.
      The Emilia Romagna GP coverage will start at 12.30pm on Sunday April 17.
      You can live stream all of the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. More

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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice LIVE: Stream, TV channel from Imola – latest updates

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      F1 is back at Imola as the drivers prepare for a terrific weekend in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.After a three-week break, the season is back underway after Lewis Hamilton was victorious in Bahrain.

      Practice start time: 10am BST
      TV channel/live stream: Sky Sports F1/NOW TV

      Follow ALL the action from Italy with our live blog below…
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      EVENTFUL DAY IN IMOLA

      FP2 IS OVER – LECLERC’S SMASH BRINGS AND EARLY END TO THE SESSION
      Valtteri Bottas tops FP2, just as hid FP1. The Finn is quicker than Hamilton, but only just, 0.010 seconds in it.
      Problems for Verstappen, who had a mechanical failure and of course Leclerc.
      Pierre Gasly in P3 in his AlphaTauri. Carlos Sainz in P3 and Leclerc in P4.
      SNAP OVERSTEER FOR LECLERC
      He went onto the dirty part of the track and his mistake is heavily punished.
      LECLERC HAS CRASHED
      The Ferrari man has crashed at the final corner.
      MERC STILL BOSSING THIS
      The Mercedes duo are in P1 and P2 in the timesheets again. Just like last year.
      RED BULL ARE INVESTIGATING
      As Verstappen’s car is delivered back to the team’s garage, Red Bull will now look into what caused his failure.
      That is expected to be it from him for today. Could be a late night for the mechanics.
      VERSTAPPEN STOPS WITH A PROBLEM
      The Dutchman has a mechanical issue and pulls over. Seemed to have a gearbox problem after going over the kerb. That is a blow to him and Red Bull.
      ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR FP2
      No news yet on the communication problems that hampered the morning session.
      KEEP AN EYE ON WILIAMS
      They could pass Haas this season.

      ALL GOOD AT THE TOP FOR MERC

      MAZEPIN SPINS – RED FLAG
      Another spin for the young Russian driver. He drifts off track, kisses the gravel and is sent into a spin. He is in the barriers.
      He has not impressed since making his debut. His first race lasted just four corners.
      FINAL FEW MINUTES OF FP1
      And Verstappen finally shows his pace along with Gasly. That AlphaTauri again looks strong.
      But it is Hamilton and Bottas trading places at the top with the flying runs.
      LATIFI GOES INTO THE GRAVEL
      The Canadian spins off with another unforced error. Early mistakes for Verstappen and Mazepin too.
      RED BULL BOSS CHRISTIAN HORNER ON THAT INCIDENT
      “It sounds like Ocon was on a slow lap and Sergio was on a flying lap and there was contact going into that corner.”
      SESSION RESTARTS
      The two cars have been cleared and FP1 is go again. Still not too sure what caused that accident between Perez and Ocon.
      RED FLAG AS OCON AND PEREZ CLASH
      RED FLAG 🔴The session is halted as Sergio Perez has a problem with his rear left wheel – and Esteban Ocon suffers collateral damage 👀Both are out of their cars and their FP1 is over #ImolaGP 🇮🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/aZKrVqdAGm— Formula 1 (@F1) April 16, 2021

      RED FLAG – PEREZ AND OCON HAVE HAD AN INCIDENT
      Perez’s left rear tyre is off the car, there is some damage to that Red Bull.
      RED BULL YET TO SHOW THEIR SPEED
      Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have yet to show their hand. Remember at this race last year, it was a double disaster for Red Bull.Verstappen retired and Alex Albon was 15th and out of the points as Mercedes dominated.
      GASLEY LOOKING STRONG IN THE SUN
      Pierre Gasly, who won in Monza last year, got off to poor start in Bahrain after an accident stopped his race early.
      It was a blow to the Frenchman, who qualified in fifth. He’s quick. He just needs a good race here.
      Now currently top of the timesheets in his AlphaTauri.
      HAMILTON SETTING THE EARLY PACE
      Remember how the world champion struggled in the first few laps in Bahrain?
      Well, no sign of any problems at Imola for Lewis Hamilton, who is looking comfortable at the top of the timesheets.
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      Max Verstappen brands Lewis Hamilton’s F1 dominance ‘boring’ and wants to give rival ‘proper fight’ at Emilia Romagna GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN wants to give Lewis Hamilton ‘a proper fight’ for the title after labelling the Brit’s success ‘boring’.Hamilton is going in search of an eighth world crown this season while Mercedes have won the team championship seven years in a row.
      Max Verstappen wants a ‘proper fight’ with Lewis Hamilton this yearCredit: Splash
      This year, however, Red Bull look more than capable of taking the fight to the world champions.
      And Verstappen says the sport needs that to happen to inject some much-needed excitement.
      He said: “F1 needs a proper fight because for the last few years it has been a bit boring.
      “On the Monday after the race, as a fan you really want to be looking forward to the next one, knowing that there are two, or even three teams fighting for that win.
      “I guess after Lewis won his last six championships where the battle was maybe not as high for him, now being a seven-time world champion and the most successful driver in F1, he really wants that battle.
      “He has already achieved everything and way more than you can ever imagine. Winning those amount of titles is very rare and it is not going to happen many times.
      “But he is like, ‘OK, I am getting towards the end of my career and it is nice to see the younger guys coming up and making it more difficult for me’.
      “And, of course, from my side, I am very happy to make it more difficult for him.”
      Hamilton, 36, drew first blood in Bahrain at the season-opener, taking victory after Verstappen made an illegal overtake and had to relinquish the lead.

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      Verstappen and Hamilton were almost inseparable in BahrainCredit: Rex
      But Verstappen is more than confident of taking the fight to Hamilton again over this season’s remaining 22 races.
      When quizzed if he can pip Hamilton to the title, he added: “Yes, I think so. I just need to be quick on the track and that will do it.
      “Lewis has a lot of experience but that is fine, I am up for it. Lewis is a cool guy and a fair driver so we race hard and trust each other which is very important.
      “We also have a lot of respect for each other and we enjoy the battle. But is there more pressure on me now? No, it is less because I have a faster car.
      “Everything is easier. It is easier to put a good lap together, it is easier when you are at the front.
      “There are no nerves when you start first because that is what I love. I like to be chased. I prefer that much more than hunting.”

      Verstappen has been linked with a switch to Mercedes but added that he is happy where he is for the meantime.
      He said: “I have a contract at Red Bull until 2023, and I am very happy where I am. There is no reason to change.
      “I never think too far ahead because I want to live in the moment. I want to win races and championships with Red Bull and that is why I signed for so long. I feel at home here and that is very important to me.”
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      Lewis Hamilton takes swipe at F1 rival Max Verstappen by insisting Sebastian Vettel has been toughest competitor

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has taken a dig at Max Verstappen by insisting Sebastian Vettel has been his toughest competitor.The world champion also says that while Verstappen has the potential to be a champion himself this season, whether he wins it or not is down to himself.
      Lewis Hamilton started the defence of his world title with victory in BahrainCredit: AFP
      Dutch driver Max Verstappen is out for revenge this weekend at ImolaCredit: EPA
      The two slugged it out for the lead in Bahrain for the season-opener with the Brit coming out on top, with Verstappen seeking revenge this weekend in Imola.
      Speaking about his rivalries before this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Hamilton said: “For me, with Seb, with Valtteri, you just want to be fighting the best drivers and be as close as possible and eek out more than your competitors to get the results.
      “Max doesn’t have the background that Seb has but he obviously has got the chance of being a future champion but whether that is now or later depends on the job that I do.
      “I have positive feelings about the result in Bahrain and a good reflection on the weekend.
      “It is clear that Red Bull have started off really well with a great package and Max is driving well, too, so it is set up for a good season.
      “We don’t know what to expect with the different races coming up but it is going to be fun one way or the other.
      Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton during the F1 Grand Prix of BahrainCredit: Getty
      Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has been singled out by Lewis HamiltonCredit: Splash

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      “Nothing changes for us. We approach every weekend the same because if it aint broke don’t fix it.
      “We have had multiple battles with Ferrari, with Seb when he was there and we just have to keep our heads down.
      “We love the challenge. It is exciting for all of us that we have such a challenge on our hands and it is not one to shy away from.”
      Meanwhile, Hamilton says his preparation for this weekend’s race will not be hampered by a shift in schedule to accommodate TV viewers wanting to watch Prince Philip’s funeral.
      Hamilton, 36, is a huge fan of the Queen and paid his respects to the Royal Family following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death.
      He added: “I don’t see it being a problem. The Duke of Edinburgh was such a racing fan and it is so sad to hear of his passing.

      “He had a really great long life and I know he was really committed to having an impact and helping and inspiring young people.
      “He has left an inspiring legacy behind and my thoughts and prayers are with the family and I hope we can continue to race and I am sure he will be watching from above.”

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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix practice: UK start time, live stream, TV channel from Imola Circuit race

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will be looking to win his second F1 race of the season this weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Brit finished in pole position at the Bahrain GP las month, making an impressive start to his defence of his Drivers’ Championship.
      Lewis Hamilton will be looking to win his second successive race this seasonCredit: Getty
      What time does Emilia Romagna practice start?

      Practice for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix begins at 10.30am UK time on Friday, April 16.
      Practice two gets underway later on in the day from 2pm.
      And the third practice will start at 11am on Saturday, April 17.
      Qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will get going from 2pm later that same day.

      When is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

      The Grand Prix will start at 2pm UK time on Sunday, April 18.
      Last year, 13,000 fans were able to attend the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix when restrictions were lifted.
      But sadly, no fans will be in attendance this year because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place at the Imola Circuit, in Bologna, Italy.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      All of this weekend’s F1 action will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      Coverage of first practice will get going from 10am UK time on Friday, April 16, with second practice coverage starting at 1.45pm.
      Practice three coverage will start from 10.45am on Saturday, April 17 while qualifying coverage will get going at 1pm.
      The Emilia Romagna GP coverage will start at 12.30pm on Sunday April 17.
      You can live stream all of the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. More

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      Canadian GP set to be KO’d for second year in a row over coronavirus rules in blow to Formula One chiefs

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      THE CANADIAN GP has been cancelled, according to reports from Montreal-based media organisation Radio-Canada.The race had been scheduled for June 13th but is thought to have been scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic for the second year in a row.
      The Canadian GP is set to be axed for the second year running
      F1 chiefs have yet to confirm the cancellation.
      But these claims come after reports that the sport wanted to bypass the mandatory 14-day quarantine period on all arrivals.
      With teams and drivers competing in Azerbaijan the previous week, staff and drivers would not be able to travel any earlier.
      However, Radio-Canada say Montreal’s health officials were concerned that despite assurances, F1 personnel would be mixing with hundreds of volunteers who would be outside the bubble.
      An F1 spokesman said: “We are continuing our discussions with the promoter in Canada and have no further comment.”
      F1 chiefs allegedly said they would rely on private medical staff to keep Covid from spreading among the personnel.
      They are also believed to have proposed a bubble, which included members of different teams staying in hotels, using private transportation and to be tested regularly.
      But that would have put personnel in constant contact with hundreds of volunteers who would be outside the bubble.
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      And that is why Montreal public health are believed to have decided to cancel the event.
      Last year’s edition of the race was also cancelled because of the pandemic.
      Should the race be cancelled, the Turkish Grand Prix could make another return to the calendar to make up the 23 races this season.
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      Lewis Hamilton wants to stay in F1 after retiring and vows to always fight to make motorsport more inclusive

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON wants to remain involved in Formula One after he retires in order to help make the sport more inclusive.The seven-time World Drivers’ Championship winner recently penned a one-year contract extension with Mercedes but is contemplating his long-term future in the sport.
      Lewis Hamilton wants to stay involved in Formula One even after he retires from the sportCredit: Rex
      Lewis Hamilton has less than a year left on his current contract with MercedesCredit: Rex
      But the 36-year-old – a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement- wants to continue breaking barriers in F1 even after he decides to call it a day.
      Hamilton told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I could stay involved in F1 after retirement and I think I want to.
      “But it’s hard for me to think about when I won’t be racing.
      “Growing up, I’ve learned that changing things when you’re in them is easier and succeeds better.
      “F1 gave me a platform to reach a lot of people, to inform, to send positive messages, to encourage people, to push.
      “At some point, I too will have to stop, but the mission to make motorsport more inclusive will never leave my mind, it’s something I will always want to fight for.
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      “One or two years are certainly not enough.”
      Although the prospect of retirement is on Hamilton’s mind, the Brit doesn’t plan to bring the curtain down on his distinguished career any time soon.
      Speaking ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix last month, he said: “The position I’m in has nothing to do with whether we are or we’re not winning the Championship,
      “I don’t quit when the going gets tough.
      “I wanted a one-year deal and yes, I said to Toto [Wolff] it would be good that when we work on the future together we should talk about it much earlier than January.

      Lewis Hamilton wants to help make Formula One a more inclusive sportCredit: Rex

      “I’m fully committed to this sport. I love what I’m doing. We’re going to have a great battle one way or another and that’s what I’ve always loved.
      “In the current position I’m in, I don’t feel like this is the end.
      “Of course we’ve got these [regulation] changes that are happening next year which are exciting.
      “I don’t feel like I’m at the end, but in the next eight months or so I’ll find out whether I’m ready to stop or not. I don’t think I will personally, but you never know.”
      Hamilton will be back in action on Saturday afternoon in The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy.
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      George Russell becomes director of Grand Prix Drivers Association aged just 23 to focus on safety of F1 drivers

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has become a director on the board of the Grand Prix Drivers Association.The Brit, 23, joins Sebastian Vettel and chairman Alex Wurz on the board, which was founded in 1961 to represent the drivers’ interests, particularly focusing on safety.
      The Williams driver says he has always been very vocalCredit: Alamy
      In recent years, the GPDA have been pivotal in driving improvements following Jules Bianchi’s fatal accident at Suzuka in 2014.
      And while Russell has only just started his third season in F1, he is ready to make his voice heard.
      He said: “I wanted to take on that role because I think what the GPDA has done over so many years has been great for the sport.
      “Whenever we’ve had our debriefings between all of the drivers we’d stay after and talk about certain issues or ways we could improve the sport.
      “I was always quite vocal, I always quite enjoyed putting my opinion forward, and I guess having a voice for the drivers is something I’m quite proud of.
      “I guess Sebastian is sort of representing the older half of the grid; I’m potentially representing the younger half of the grid.”
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      Meanwhile, Alpine have rushed through developments ahead of this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola.
      The team made a poor start to the season in Bahrain with Fernando Alonso forced to retire with overheating brakes caused by a stuck sandwich wrapper while Esteban Ocon was 13th.
      The team’s executive director Marcin Budkowski said: “We have an aerodynamic upgrade package coming to the car for this Grand Prix.
      “In addition, we have some test items to assess during Friday practice, which will help define further upgrades planned over the next few races.”
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