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      Sky Sports forced to apologise as Toto Wolff describes Mercedes’ Sakhir GP collapse as ‘colossal f*** up’ on live TV

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after Mercedes chief Toto Wolff described Sunday’s Grand Prix as a ‘colossal f*** up.’
      Mercedes endured a disaster in Bahrain after 22-year-old George Russell was denied his first ever win through no fault of his own.

      Toto Wolff swore live on air to describe Mercedes’ performance

      With a famous victory in his grasp, a pit stop howler on lap 63 saw one of Valtteri Bottas’ tyres end up on Russell’s car.
      The Brit was forced to pit again on the next lap before making yet another charge to the front.
      Just as it appeared he could rescue a win, an unfortunate puncture ended his chances to leave Russell devastated.
      Russell, who finished ninth, was stepping in for Lewis Hamilton who continues to self-isolate after contracting coronavirus.

      Speaking after the race, Wolff said live on air: “Overall for us, it was just a colossal f*** up.
      “I know im not allowed to say that… but it was.”
      Sky Sports presenters Simon Lazenby and Anthony Davidson quickly interrupted his comment and responded: “I have to apologise for that!”
      Wolff then continued, explaining how the team made such a grand error.

      George Russell saw his dreams dashed by a pit stop errorCredit: Splash News

      George Russell was left devasted after being denied his first winCredit: Splash News
      He added: “Simply put, one of the tyre crews didn’t get a call.
      “We had a radio failure in the garage and when the car came in they didn’t know to change the tyres and had the wrong tyres.
      “This is accidentally why we had the wrong set of tyres out.
      “Then we obviously had to pit again. But then the race wasn’t lost, but then one bad thing comes…
      “We did need to double stack because it was a Safety Car stop. We were find on the hards and could have stayed out, but we had the gap and this is when you do these things.
      “You can question that but I think it is absolutely the right call. Still, I cannot even watch these pictures.
      “Overall we were doing a good job. Technical failures happen. It wasn’t any human error. These things happen and we have to learn from it.”
      While it was heartbreak for Russell, it was tears of joy for Mexican Sergio Perez who earned his first career win.
      Esteban Ocon was second while Lance Stroll took third.

      Speaking after the race, Russell said: “I am gutted, I am absolutely gutted.
      “I can’t put it into words, it was not a nice feeling jumping out of the car.
      “I gave it everything I had, I felt confident, comfortable, then we had the muddle up in the pit stop, but I could still have caught Sergio, then there was the puncture. I am gutted.”

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      F1 Sakhir Grand Prix LIVE REACTION: Gutted George Russell denied victory by flat tyre as Sergio Perez takes win

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      SERGIO PEREZ has won the Sakhir Grand Prix after George Russell cruelly suffered a flat tyre to deny him a shot at glory. The King’s Lynn star, 22, was only driving Lewis Hamilton’s car after the world champ’s Covid positive, but was eight laps from glory when he suffered a puncture. Follow ALL of the […] More

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      Sergio Perez lands spectacular first GP win as Mercedes blunders deny Brit prodigy George Russell debut victory

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      GEORGE RUSSELL was given a cruel triple whammy that denied him victory in the Sakhir Grand Prix. The brilliant Brit delivered a fantastic performance that proves he deserves to be Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate at the Silver Arrows next season. But a pitstop cock up by his Mercedes team – and a late puncture denied him […] More

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      Watch Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen talk about kids’ future in F1 18 YEARS ago as Mick and Max prepare for 2021

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      AMAZING footage has emerged of Michael Schumacher and Jos Verstappen talking about their sons competing in Formula 1… from 18 years ago.
      Schumacher was on the way to winning his fifth of seven Championships at the time, while Verstappen had most recently been racing for Arrow.

      Michael and Jos discussed their kids’ F1 prospects back in 2002

      Mick will follow in his illustrious father’s footsteps when he joins up with Haas next seasonCredit: AFP or licensors

      And during one interview, the duo were asked about the prospect of their sons, then aged three and five respectively, competing in F1 against each other in future.
      When the subject was raised, Schumacher, with a grin, began: “We have never had any sort of argument in our friendship.
      “I think this could be the first we’re going to have some argument if our two would be racing each other.”
      And Verstappen echoed: “Very similar, very similar age so for sure they will compete to each other if they grow up and decide to go into go-karts.”

      Schumacher then interjected, with a laugh: “But I think horse riding or golf is a much better sport for our kids!”
      Verstappen, now 48, then continued: “For me if he really wants to… I mean, Formula 1 is very far away. And you never know what happens after 15 years.
      “But I really will help them, whatever he wants to play. If he wants to play football, I do everything I can to get the best team or whatever, and it’s the same in go-kart or tennis.”
      As it turned out Max wanted to pursue F1, and as it happens, is very good at it.

      Max Verstappen is already a superstar in his own right with nine wins and 41 podiums to dateCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Now 23, the Dutchman is set to compete for Red Bull once again next year – but this time, up against Mick Schumacher.
      Michael’s son, now 21, has proven himself in F2 this season – today scooping the Championship in a dramatic season finale.
      And he will make the step up next year, having signed for Haas.
      Upon the news, joyful Mick said: “The prospect of being on the Formula 1 grid next year makes me incredibly happy and I’m simply speechless.

      I also want to acknowledge and extend my love to my parents – I know that I owe them everything
      Mick Schumacher

      “I would like to thank Haas F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver Academy for placing their trust in me.
      “I also want to acknowledge and extend my love to my parents – I know that I owe them everything.
      “I have always believed that I would realise my dream of Formula 1.
      “A huge thank you must also go to all the great motorsport fans out there who have supported me throughout my career.
      “I will give it my all, as I always do, and I look forward to going on this journey together with Haas F1 and them.”

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      F1 Sakhir Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Bottas on pole ahead of Russell, Grosjean to miss Abu Dhabi GP confirmed

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      THE SAKHIR GRAND PRIX is taking place this weekend – but there’s no Lewis Hamilton.
      The reigning champion has tested positive for coronavirus and been replaced by fellow Brit George Russell for Mercedes.
      Race time: Sunday, 5.15pm

      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…

      MISSING LEW
      Despite George Russell’s good performance yesterday, Max Verstappen thinks Lewis Hamilton will be a big miss for today’s race.
      The seven-time champion is sitting out this weekends race as he battles coronavirus.
      Verstappen said: “Of course you do, because he will make the difference in the most crucial moments.
      “That’s why he’s a seven time world champion.”

      FATHER LIKE SON
      Mick Schumacher is well on his way to following in his father’s footsteps after being crowned F2 world champion. 
      The son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael, the 21-year-old clinched the title in Bahrain, despite his 18th place finish.
      An error on the opening lap meant he dropped down the positions but British rival Callum Ilott failed to take advantage with a 10th place finish. 
      It meant Mick won the title by 14-points with Ilott needing to finish in the top two places.
      It was his last race in F2 before he moves to Formula One with team Haas next season.

      F2 UNDERWAY
      F2 is underway and Mick Schumacher has a number of scenarios to be crowned champion.

      MIRACLE
      Romain Grosjean cheated death in Bahrain when he walked away from his F1 car split in half and engulfed in flames.
      It was an absolute miracle to see him make it out in one piece and we’re glad he did.
      It has now been confirmed that he will miss his final ever race in F1 next week in Abu Dhabi.

      Romain Grosjean walked away from a horror crash last weekCredit: Getty Images

      THE END
      Romain Grosjean will miss out on his “final race” in Abu Dhabi next week as he flies home to Switzerland to continue his recovery.
      In Haas’ statement, Grosjean said: “It is with great sadness that I will not be able to do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there.
      “We’ve tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand, but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health.
      “So, the decision was made that I’m not going to race. It’s one of the hardest decisions of my life, but it’s obviously one of the wisest.
      “I will miss the team, but I will be supporting them as ever.”

      GROSJEAN FLIES HOME
      Romain Grosjean is flying back to Switzerland, he released a statement on twitter.

      TOP TEN
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      GOOD MORNING RACING FANS
      It’s race day!

      TIME FOR TIMES
      Here’s how the entire pack shook down today.

      DAN THE MAN
      Daniil Kvyat is sixth and tells Sky Sport ‘I liked it’.
      The Alpha Tauri ace calls his ‘consistent’ run the ‘best qualifying of the year for me’.
      Like Sergio Perez, he predicts a ‘big train’ on the track tomorrow.

      PEREZ FIFTH
      Sergio Perez telling Sky Sports about the ‘unknowns’ drivers face tomorrow.
      With it ‘difficult to overtake’ he is prioritising ‘making it to the end’ after his late heartbreak last time out.
      He starts fifth.

      THUMBS UP
      George Russell looks happy with his qualifying.
      He has been in superb form on Saturdays for Williams so tomorrow is going to be very interesting for the young Brit.

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      CHARLES CHUFFED
      Ferrari have a car on fourth tomorrow and Charles Leclerc is delighted with his performance talking to Sky Sports.
      Having just one set of Softs for Q3, he wanted to go early in case traffic was a ‘mess’ and to ‘get out on track and do the job’.
      He says he ‘couldn’t have done anything better’ – and he’s probably right.

      ROMAIN RETURNS
      An aside from qualy – here is Romain Grosjean getting reacquainted with his Haas.
      The Frenchman is still keen to race in next week’s Abu Dhabi GP as he recovers from hand and foot injuries.

      VERSTAPPEN OPTIMISTIC
      Max Verstappen wants Red Bull to have ‘a bit of fun’ tomorrow with ‘nothing to lose’.
      He promises an ‘interesting’ race with Red Bull ‘a bit closer than normal’.

      MERCS DOMINATE
      George Russell saying he hasn’t started a race without any drivers in front of him off the grid ‘for a long long time’.

      RUSSELL STILL LEARNING
      The man in P2 describes the ‘incredibly intense’ session and the ‘alien’ feel he has had in the Merc.
      But he is ‘very pleased’ to get so close to Valtteri Bottas.

      ‘NOT MY BEST’
      Valtteri Bottas a tad disappointed with is run – which he calls ‘not his best’ qualifying.

      REST OF THE PACK
      An intriguing grid will line up with Sergio Perez fifth and another man soon to be out of F1, Daniil Kvyat, sixth.
      Daniel Ricciardo is seventh before Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll.

      Q3 COMPLETE
      Valtteri Bottas muted in his celebrations as he exits the car, knowing he will have two very talented young drivers on his backside tomorrow evening.
      George Russell with a great performance in second and Max Verstappen wondering what might have been in third.
      Charles Leclerc arguably the driver of the day as he clocks fourth.

      BOTTAS P1
      That was mighty, mighty close!
      Just 0.056 seconds from first to third, where Max Verstappen will start.
      ‘Nice to be on pole’ says a droll Valtteri Bottas over radio.

      Q3: RUSSELL SECOND, BOTTAS POLE!
      George Russell is 0.026 seconds off Valtteri Bottas who takes pole!

      Q3: TIME’S UP
      Valtteri Bottas cannot improve!

      Q3: NOT GREAT FROM THE MERCS
      Neither man can improve their Sector 1 times…

      Q3: 1 MIN TO GO
      The Mercs are again first out so we will get their times first in just over a minute.
      Valtteri Bottas could give George Russell a tow, with Max Verstappen on the Brit’s tail.

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      Mick Schumacher wins F2 world championship as he prepares to follow dad Michael into F1 with Haas next season

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      MICK SCHUMACHER is well on his way to following in his father’s footsteps after being crowned F2 world champion.
      The son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael, the 21-year-old clinched the title in Bahrain, despite his 18th place finish.

      Mick Schumacher has been crowned F2 world championCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      An error on the opening lap meant he dropped down the positions but British rival Callum Ilott failed to take advantage with a 10th place finish.
      It meant Mick won the title by 14-points with Ilott needing to finish in the top two places.
      It was his last race in F2 before he moves to Formula One with team Haas next season.
      After the race, the rising German superstar said: “To be champion, I owe it all to my team!

      “I’m a bit overwhelmed at the minute, it’s going to take a few days – I’m just so happy and grateful!
      “To Callum, he gave me a run for his money – it’s been tough but so enjoyable at the same time. So big thank you to him.”
      Gracious in defeat, Ilott praised his competitor on his terrific season.
      He said: “Can’t say I didn’t give it my all, what a year it’s been.

      Mick is mobbed by his team as they celebrate his achievementsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      F1 legend Michael Schumacher with a young Mick
      “So much speed, some great memories and I couldn’t have done it without @VirtuosiRacing. Pushing this man @SchumacherMick all the way to the end. Very well done to him and @PREMA_Team.”
      Schumacher will partner fellow rookie Nikita Mazepin, the son of a Russian billionaire, next season.
      Sharing his joy at the step up to F1, he said: “The prospect of being on the Formula 1 grid next year makes me incredibly happy and I’m simply speechless.
      “I would like to thank Haas F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver Academy for placing their trust in me.
      “I also want to acknowledge and extend my love to my parents – I know that I owe them everything.

      “I have always believed that I would realise my dream of Formula 1.
      “A huge thank you must also go to all the great motorsport fans out there who have supported me throughout my career.
      “I will give it my all, as I always do, and I look forward to going on this journey together with Haas F1 and them.”

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      F1 Sakhir Grand Prix: UK start time TONIGHT, TV channel, live stream, FULL race schedule

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      AFTER one of the most dramatic Grand Prix’s of recent years last weekend, F1 has remained in Bahrain for another go.
      Romain Grosjean miraculously escaped serious injury after a horrendous fireball crash last Sunday, before Lance Stroll flipped his car when the race restarted.

      Grosjean walked away from one of the worst F1 crashes in recent years – and the Halo system has been praised Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Eventually, it was the familiar sight of Lewis Hamilton taking the chequered flag – but we will definitely have a new winner at Sahkir after the Brit was ruled out after testing positive for coronavirus.
      When is Sakhir Grand Prix?
      Sunday, December 6 sees the big race go off at 5.10pm GMT.
      Practice 1 and 2 were on Friday and George Russell – in for Hamilton – went fastest in the Mercedes.
      Qualifying was on Saturday, December 5 – with Russell’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas taking pole.
      The race weekend follows a familiar format with Practice 1 and 2 on day one, Practice 3 and qualifying day two before the race on day three.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can watch all of the weekend’s action live on Sky Sports F1.
      If you don’t have a Sky account, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream on a number of devices.

      Race schedule
      Friday, December 4
      Practice 1 – 1.30pm to 3pm GMT
      Practice 2 – 5.30pm to 7pm
      Saturday, December 5
      Practice 3 – 2pm to 3pm
      Qualifying – 5pm
      Sunday, December 6
      Race – 5.10pm More

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      Romain Grosjean to miss Abu Dhabi GP after horror fireball crash in Bahrain with his F1 career seemingly over

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      ROMAIN GROSJEAN will miss the final race of the season and his last as an F1 driver.
      The Frenchman cheated death in a fiery smash in Bahrain last Sunday and sustained burns to his hands.

      Romain Grosjean will miss the Abu Dhabi GP to be with his family meaning his F1 career is over Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The 34-year-old, who is leaving the Haas team at the end of the year, had initially wanted to bring the curtain down on his F1 career by racing in the Abu Dhabi GP.
      However, he has decided to fly home to Switzerland to be with his wife and three children and to receive further treatment to his burned hands.
      He said: “It is with great sadness that I will not be able to do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there.
      “We’ve tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand, but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health.

      “So, the decision was made that I’m not going to race. It’s one of the hardest decisions of my life, but it’s obviously one of the wisest. I will miss the team, but I will be supporting them as ever.”
      Grosjean lost control and drove directly into crash barriers at 140mph after clipping Daniil Kvyat’s car.
      His car split in two and was then instantly engulfed by flames as marshals rushed to help the French driver out of the wreckage.
      He was trapped in his car for more than 20 seconds after the smash as his visor started melting but incredibly walked away with only burns on his hands and ankles.

      The French racer escaped from this horror fireball after a crash in Bahrain a week agoCredit: Splash News

      Grosjean walked away relatively unhurt considering the extent of the crashCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      His car split in two with the front end completely burnedCredit: EPA

      The French driver admitted accepting he was going to die after the crash.
      But he was saved thanks to the halo cockpit canopy on his F1 car.
      The driver was released from hospital on Wednesday and returned to the site of the crash on Thursday, when he was reunited with those who helped him escape.
      And Grosjean, with both hands in bandages, stepped up his recovery as he hit the gym on Friday by lifting weights.
      But although his F1 career appears to be over, Grosjean suggested he would like to continue racing – and winning races – with the likes of IndyCar and rally possible options.
      F1’s strict Covid protocols means that once he leaves Bahrain he will be unable to attend the race in Abu Dhabi.
      It means Pietro Fittipaldi will continue to fill in for him alongside team-mate Kevin Magnussen.
      Grosjean is now hoping he can secure the loan of an F1 car once his hands have healed to have a final blast around Abu Dhabi in a private track session.
      Mercedes have already offered him the use of Lewis Hamilton title-winning car from 2019.

      Grosjean was reunited with FIA Medical Car driver Alan van der Merwe, left, and FIA medical delegate Ian RobertsCredit: EPA

      He stepped up his recovery by lifting weights just days after being released from hospitalCredit: Instagram / @grosjeanromain

      Haas boss Gunther Steiner added: “Romain believed in our Formula One project at the very start, he committed to drive for us before we’d even built a car.
      “There is no doubting the determination and sheer effort he has put into helping us to achieve what we have as a young team in Formula One.
      “We will forever be grateful for that belief and commitment. It is those qualities, his drive and ambition, that I’m sure will aid him on his recovery.
      “On behalf of Gene Haas and myself, together with the whole Haas F1 Team operation, we wish Romain well and a return to full health.”

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