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    Lewis Hamilton jumps out of a helicopter as F1 star makes most of break amid romance rumours with Sofia Vergara, 52

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    LEWIS HAMILTON has been enjoying his winter holiday… by jumping out of a HELICOPTER.Seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton will be in unfamiliar territory when he returns to the paddock after ditching Mercedes to join Ferrari.Lewis Hamilton shared a video of himself snowboardingHamilton was seen in the colours of Ferrari ahead of his first season with themHe captured the footage while using a selfie stickHe was dropped to the location by a helicopterHamilton was joined for the trip by three-time Olympic champion Shaun WhiteHamilton sparked romance rumours after he was seen in New York with actress Sofia VergaraCredit: GettyBut before the season gets underway in March, the 40-year-old has enjoyed some time off by hitting the slopes.Taking to his Instagram story, Hamilton shared of video of himself heliskiing.In the video he was seen being dropped off at a location by a helicopter before enjoying some snowboarding alongside three-time Olympic half-pipe snowboarding champion Shaun White.Hamilton, suitably seen in the red colours of his new team, captured some of the footage with a selfie stick.READ MORE IN F1The video was captioned: “Mountain man,” and had the song “Protect Ta Neck by Wu-Tang Clan over the top.Hamilton is making the most of the break and was recently romantically linked with Sofia Vergara.The Modern Family actress, 52, set tongues wagging after she was spotted on a flirty date with the Stevenage-born ace.Hamilton often takes the chance to globe-trot when he is not behind the wheel of an F1 car.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDuring the summer break the Brit opted to visit Paris for the Olympic Games.Other excursions have seen him take trips to Africa, South America, Mexico and the Carribbean.F1 season to launch with never-before-seen event in London Hamilton will continue to drive with his signature number 44 at Ferrari.He will be partnering Tifosi darling Charles Leclerc for the upcoming season, taking the seat of Carlos Sainz who has in turn joined Williams.Ferrari finished second in the constructors championship last year, while Hamilton individually came seventh in his Mercedes, which was often the subject of experimental setups.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      F1 season to launch with never-before-seen event in London as Lewis Hamilton faces awkward reunion at secretive show

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      THE 2025 Formula One season will kickstart with a brand new launch event in London next month.For the first time in the sport’s history, all ten teams will come together at the O2 Arena to unveil their new liveries.All 20 F1 drivers will attend the sport’s first-ever season launch event next monthCredit: GettyLewis Hamilton will be there with new team Ferrari for the first timeCredit: GettyThey will also showcase their driver line-ups – many of which will be different to last season’s.Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will be in attendance with new team Ferrari and team-mate Charles Leclerc.Mercedes – Hamilton’s former team – will also be attendance with principal Toto Wolff as well as George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli.Reigning champion Max Verstappen previously hinted that he could pull a sickie in order to miss the event.READ MORE IN F1Asked about it while streaming in November, the Dutchman said: “What is F1 75? What are you talking about?”After being informed about what it was, he continued: “I don’t watch any F1… I hope I’m sick that week.”Should he attend, Verstappen will line up alongside Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and new team-mate Liam Lawson.Lawson was announced as Sergio Perez’s replacement in December.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 34-year-old was axed after finishing eighth in the driver standings.McLaren – who won the Constructors’ Championship last year – will be there with the same line-up of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as they launch their new papaya livery. Start of F1 races will look very different in 2025 with major change for first time in over a decadeFans will be able to hear from all 20 drivers and all 10 team principals on the night, with some special guests also promised.The event will also be streamed for those who were unable to get tickets.In another change to the F1 season, Rolex has been replaced as the sport’s official timekeeper.The luxury watch brand has been replaced by TAG Heuer.TAG’s return comes as the first individual partner as part of F1’s 10-year deal with luxury goods company LVMH.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      F1 fans convinced Ferrari are changing iconic red livery for Lewis Hamilton’s debut season after week-long tease

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      FORMULA ONE fans are convinced that Ferrari are going to change their iconic red livery for Lewis Hamilton’s debut season.Hamilton will drive for the Prancing Horse this year after signing a “multi-year” deal with the team following his exit from Mercedes.Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari this yearCredit: PAFerrari have teased Hamilton’s arrival with some short videosCredit: X @ScuderiaFerrariOne clip showed a birthday cake for the incoming driverCredit: X @ScuderiaFerrariFans think that the deep shade of red used in every video is a hint that Ferrari could be changing their livery this yearCredit: X @ScuderiaFerrariAnd Ferrari have been teasing the arrival of their new superstar as anticipation builds for his first race in a Ferrari car.Using social media, Ferrari have spent the week posting short videos giving fans a small taste of the future with Hamilton at the wheel.The clips included the dressing room label being changed to include Hamilton’s name, a birthday cake being presented on Hamilton’s birthday and a dinner reservation card featuring Hamilton’s name alongside Charles Leclerc’s. As as exciting as it is for fans of Ferrari and F1 in general to see one of the sports’ greatest ever drivers join one of the most iconic teams, fans think that there could be a huge change that comes along with it.READ MORE IN SPORTEagle-eyed F1 followers have noticed that all the videos feature a deep shade of red, leading them to think that there could be a change to Ferrari’s iconic livery.Ferrari cars have long been decked out in a bright red colour, something which has become famous amongst the F1 community.But a change to a deeper red is being routed following the video, and fans are split on if it’s a good thing.On social media, one wrote: “Dark red!!”Most read in MotorsportFerrari are known for their iconic red liveryCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile another added: “They’re eating this up!! Also, notice the shade of red they’re using…”A third commented: “I’d be very surprised if the car isn’t that shade of red”.Lewis Hamilton in awkward car journey with George Russell and Carlos Sainz after Las Vegas GPAnd a fourth posted: “I don’t like it stick to the regular colours that represent Ferrari”.It wouldn’t be the first time that Ferrari have tinkered with their colours.In fact, just last year they launched a campaign that saw them go for a completely new look during the Miami GP.They opted for a blue look that day as they marked their 70th anniversary or Ferrari in North America.Ferrari swapped red for blue at the Miami GP last yearCredit: GettyThe car was given some hints of blueCredit: X/ScuderiaFerrariF1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Max Verstappen beaten to 2025 F1 title as supercomputer predicts Lewis Hamilton to enjoy major resurgence with Ferrari

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      MAX Verstappen is tipped to miss out on a fifth-straight world championship title, according to a F1 supercomputer.Lando Norris is pipped to beat the Dutchman this time around, with Lewis Hamilton set to enjoy a major resurgence with Ferrari.A supercomputer has predicted Max Verstappen to miss out on the next world championship titleCredit: AFPSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is expected to finish in third placeCredit: GettyVerstappen clinched his fourth successive F1 world title in November, taking him level with the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost.But the 27-year-old was challenged all the way by McLaren star Norris, who fell short in the final stages.And now the CardPlayer.com tech whizzes have forecasted a change in fortune for Norris.They believe the Brit will finish eight points ahead of the Red Bull No1 in the 2025 season.READ MORE IN F1Norris is predicted to amass 380 points over the course of the year, which the supercomputer believes will be enough to narrowly beat Verstappen to glory.Meanwhile, Hamilton is predicted is to resurrect from the shadows with a third place finish – but could find himself at least 41 points behind Verstappen.Many high-profile figures in the sport have questioned whether the legendary Brit still has what it takes after finishing seventh in 2024.But the AI calculator clearly believes the seven-time champion can make a success of his Ferrari spell.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe crystal ball technology foresees Hamilton, who celebrated his 40th birthday on January 7, to out-score new team-mate Charles Leclerc by 56 points.The Frenchman is predicted to rank fifth and behind Hamilton’s old Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who finished sixth in 2024. Start of F1 races will look very different in 2025 with major change for first time in over a decadeOscar Piastri is tipped to finish sixth, one place ahead of youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli ,who looks set to enjoy a breakthrough debut season with Mercedes. That would make him 17 points and one place better off than Verstappen’s new Red Bull partner Liam Lawson who rounds off the top eight.The Formula 1 supercomputer has also predicted a dramatic final day-showdown at the end of a thrilling 2025 title race.The F1 drivers’ championship was last decided at the last race of the season in 2021, when Verstappen edged out rival Hamilton in highly controversial circumstances. Norris has been tipped to win his first F1 world title in 2025, beating Verstappen to the crownCredit: EPAAnd a similarly tight title race is predicted for this year too, but with a less satisfying result for the Dutchman.CardPlayer stated: “The supercomputer simulates the outcomes of the 2025 Formula 1 season, predicting driver and constructor standings based on probabilities derived from a strength model. “It uses a predefined race calendar and a scoring system to allocate points for race finishes and sprint events.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Drivers’ chances of achieving specific positions are calculated based on cars’ and drivers’ strengths, and results for each race are simulated. “This is done 10,000 times for the matrix, and then the model picks one simulation for its prediction of the 2025 season.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari car number confirmed for 2025 as full driver line-up for new F1 season revealed

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has confirmed his car number as he gears up for his debut season with Ferrari.Hamilton, 40, has changed teams after rolling credits on his 11-year stint with Mercedes which led him to seven world championships – a joint-record he shares with Michael Schumacher.Sir Lewis Hamilton’s car number has been confirmed for the coming seasonCredit: RexHamilton will be competing in his signature No44 with FerrariCredit: PAThe British megastar will now be looking to overcome Ferrari legend Schumacher as he prepares for the 2025 season.And Lewis will be competing with his signature No44 plastered on his race car.The Formula One legend has become synonymous with that number as he also used it during his karting days.And back in 2021, Hamilton founded Mission 44, a charity advocating for greater representation, diversity and inclusion in motorsport.Read More on F1Other major F1 stars have also chosen their car numbers ahead of the coming season.Reigning world champion and Hamilton’s archrival Max Verstappen will be competing with No1.Sir Lewis’ ex-Mercedes team-mate George Russell has chosen to compete with No63.And his new Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc will be donning No16 on the track.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSF1 drivers are allowed to choose a number between 2 and 99 when they compete on a professional level.The numbers remain theirs for the duration of their career in the sport. Ferrari urged to rip up Lewis Hamilton’s contract by F1 legend after star’s ‘worrying’ admission If they depart car racing for any reason then their numbers would be reserved for two seasons.No1, though, is reserved for the reigning world champion, though drivers are not obliged to use it. More

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      Internet sleuths convinced Lewis Hamilton set for emotional reunion at Ferrari after spotting clue from ski holiday pics

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      FORMULA ONE fans are convinced that Lewis Hamilton could reunite with a much-loved ex-team member when he officially begins life as a Ferrari driver next month.The seven-time world champion announced his departure from Mercedes last February, putting an end to his 11-year stay with the German team.Lewis Hamilton shared a picture of himself enjoying a skiing holiday on his 40th birthday earlier this weekCredit: @lewishamiltonHis former physio and trainer, Angela Cullen, also shared a snap on the slopes, sparking speculation that she could be reuniting with Hamilton in the paddock this yearCredit: @cullen_angelaHamilton and Cullen were almost inseparable during their seven years together at MercedesCredit: Getty Images – GettyFollowing his final race with Toto Wolff and Co in December, Hamilton stepped back from the spotlight to enjoy a well-earned break with his nearest and dearest.But on his 40th birthday earlier this week he shared a picture of himself on a skiing holiday.He wrote: Another one around the sun. Thanks for all the birthday love.”Hard at work already. Talk soon.”READ MORE IN F1Eagle-eyed F1 fans noticed that his former physio and trainer, Angela Cullen, also shared a picture of herself on the slopes at a similar time.Some are now convinced that they could be preparing to reunite at Ferrari this season.One person speculated: “OMG SHE IS SO ON THAT TRIP WITH LEWIS. HOLD ON ANGELA COULD BE BACK!!!!!!!”Another wrote on social media: “Back with Lewis to Ferrari?”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHamilton officially left Mercedes last monthCredit: GettyWhile a third commented: “Getting my hopes up over here.”Hamilton and Cullen were almost inseparable during their seven years together in the paddock.Lewis Hamilton in awkward car journey with George Russell and Carlos Sainz after Las Vegas GPThe ex-Mercedes man was left devastated when she moved on but admitted he was “grateful” to still have her in his life as a close friend.Speaking after the two parted ways ahead of the 2023 season, Hamilton said: “People for sure won’t understand it, naturally, because they see it from a distance, but she has been one of the greatest things that’s happened to me in my life.”I’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of people… and she’s the single hardest-working woman that I get to be around.”She’s focused, selfless, and she makes my weekends peaceful. Every day I wake up, whatever time it is, she’s just positive – never a single day has she been negative, so that’s very, very important.”I think it’s important in life to put positive people around you. You can’t be going around with deadweights, you can’t be going around with people who don’t inspire you to be better and lift you up when you’re down.”You need to be around people who can do that for you, and she’s one of them.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHamilton will step into the Ferrari for the first time next month during pre-season testing.The 2025 F1 campaign gets underway on March 14 in Australia.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s bold fashion statement bizarrely slammed as ‘strange and inappropriate’ by ‘sad’ former F1 team-mate

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S sartorial choices have been criticised by former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.The pair engaged in a fierce rivalry while team-mates with the Silver Arrows.Lewis Hamilton wore a striking red outfit, or Ferrari colours, in the Abu Dhabi paddockCredit: GettyThe Brit, 39, was competing in his final race for MercedesCredit: GettyHamilton and Nico Rosberg famously didn’t always see eye-to-eye while team-matesCredit: Bongarts – GettyThe German, 39, twice finished as runner-up to Hamilton – before pipping him to the title in 2016 and subsequently retiring.Earlier this month, Hamilton competed in his final race with Mercedes.Next season, the seven-time world champion will begin a new adventure with Ferrari.Signifying his upcoming switch, Hamilton wore vibrant outfits, in a Ferrari-like red, during race weekend in Abu Dhabi.READ MORE LEWIS HAMILTONPer Marca, Rosberg was disappointed by his former team-mate’s outfits.He reportedly said: “I see the decision as something very strange and inappropriate. It’s a shame. It’s his day and his choice, so it’s fine.”On Hamilton’s dynamic with team principal Toto Wolff, Rosberg added: “They appreciate him and they still have a good relationship, but it is a small detail that makes me sad.”F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently revealed that Hamilton has been learning Italian ahead of his big switch.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs quoted by Autoracer, he said: “He will bring great interest.”He is learning to speak Italian and understand how to integrate into our culture.Lewis Hamilton demands to RETIRE in meltdown at Qatar Grand Prix as time at Mercedes heads for sad ending“I told him, it is also essential for him to be able to do this. In Ferrari, he will find a different environment than before.”Hamilton is set to partner Charles Leclerc at the Prancing Horse next season.Ferrari finished second in this year’s Constructors’ championship – just 14 points behind McLaren.Mercedes, meanwhile, ended up fourth, also behind Red Bull.Hamilton and Toto Wolff won several Championships togetherCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton learning to speak ITALIAN after Ferrari move following stark warning from F1 chief

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is learning to speak Italian ahead of his move to Ferrari.The F1 star is joining the Italian team for the 2025 season after finally calling time on his career at Mercedes.Lewis Hamilton is learning to speak Italian ahead of his switch to FerrariCredit: GettyHamilton, 39, signed a two-year deal with Ferrari worth £100million.The team activated a clause in his Mercedes contract to bring an end to his time there after 11 years.Ahead of joining Ferrari, the British driver is learning Italian to help him adapt to his new team.F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has insisted that the seven-time world champion needs to speak the language in order to “integrate”.READ MORE ON F1As quoted by Autoracer, he said: “He will bring great interest.”He is learning to speak Italian and understand how to integrate into our culture.“I told him, it is also essential for him to be able to do this. In Ferrari, he will find a different environment than before.” Hamilton will be the team-mate of Charles Leclerc when he finally joins Ferrari.Most read in MotorsportHe will be the third team-mate of the Monégasque driver after the stints of Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDomenicali has insisted that the two drivers share a mutual respect for each other.He added: “Charles will, of course, have to accept that someone like Lewis is not an easy team-mate.Lewis Hamilton demands to RETIRE in meltdown at Qatar Grand Prix as time at Mercedes heads for sad ending”Lewis will definitely have the ability to convey his positivity in his efforts to achieve his record.”They respect each other a lot, and I hope they will continue to do so at the end of the year.”It is believed that Hamilton has been granted permission to live in Enzo Ferrari’s old house while he stays at Maranello, Italy.Earlier this month, Ferrari were urged to RIP UP Hamilton’s contract by ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan.Jordan’s call came after Hamilton made the admission that he is “not fast anymore”.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Inside Michael Schumacher’s wild parties as former F1 mechanic lifts lid on mad bash with Lewis Hamilton and glam Wag

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      MICHAEL SCHUMACHER was a Formula One party kingpin during his racing days, while Lewis Hamilton once took over a nightclub on a night out.Former F1 mechanic Marc Priestly has lifted the lid on some of the wild antics which happened when the stars hit the bars and clubs.Michael Schumacher was an F1 party supremoCredit: GettyFormer mechanic Marc Priestley lifted the lid on some of the wild parties hosted by the racing iconCredit: ReutersPriestley also revealed how Lewis Hamilton and then-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger stole the show at the 2008 McLaren partyCredit: AFPPriestley, right, is an ex-mechanic turned broadcasterCredit: AlamyPriestly, who was a McLaren mechanic from 2000 to 2009, told Casino Uden Rofus how one of his favourite memories came when he threw a Bacardi and coke into Schumacher’s face.He said: “Throwing a Barcardi and coke in Michael Schumacher’s face at his birthday party was definitely one of my favourite ever memories of him, purely because he burst out laughing after I did it. “I wasn’t the only one who threw a drink, by the way!”There were loads of moments when Schumacher was in the car that the whole world remembers, but there were plenty of memories outside of the car of him being a fun, nice guy. READ MORE IN F1″Schumacher got very serious when it was time to work, in the car or with the engineers, but outside of that he always knew how to relax and I was always impressed with that.”Schumacher always threw great parties, there were many occasions of doing karaoke in Japan after the final race of the season in Suzuka.”Dancing with his shirt off in nightclubs, he was just a great, fun guy at the end of a season or race weekend. “That’s how F1 should be, because it’s such a high-pressure job, you have to let your hair down sometimes.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNews broke this morning that the German racer, 55, was set to become a grandad for the first time after his daughter Gina announced she was pregnant – three months after she got married.Reports had emerged suggesting Schumacher had attended the wedding, but this was not confirmed.Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’The legendary driver has been kept away from the public eye by his family since his skiing accident in December 2013.Priestley believes Max Verstappen would have got on well with the seven-time World Champion, but saved special praise for ex-McLaren and Ferrari driver, Kimi Raikkonen.He added: “I can imagine Max Verstappen and Michael Schumacher would had some good fun but I don’t think it would have been anything like the Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen parties, which I went to a few of.”Raikkonen was a great guy, he took his racing and partying to extreme levels. “He would drive his car amazingly with record lap times, but he would party like crazy. “Raikkonen was like a 22-year-old kid but also, a millionaire. It was the way to be and it was a good time.”Priestley also recalled the 2008 McLaren team party following Hamilton’s first World Drivers Championship title and how his then-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger helping to show off a different side of him.He explained: “Lewis Hamilton can be great at the parties. I remember when he won his first world championship in 2008, he brought his girlfriend at the time, Nicole Scherzinger. “Hamilton took over the decks at a nightclub we were at and was DJing most of the night. “Scherzinger got onto the mic and started singing, with Hamilton joining in, I’ve seen all sides of him!”However, Priestley believes modern F1 drivers are too conscious about their partying antics potentially being filmed and put onto social media.He continued: “These parties were pre-social media and phones, so it was a close group of friends where you can have fun and not worry about the consequences. “Drivers nowadays would worry if they’re being recorded…”Lots of these drivers coming through now are still very young, like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, but they need to have a bit of fun.”But, awareness of being recorded will always be in the back of their minds, and the old drivers never really had to worry about it. READ MORE SUN STORIES”If a photographer took a picture of something a driver wasn’t supposed to do, they’d ask if the photographer could give them the picture or film and it would never go any further. “Now, if someone takes a picture on their phone, it’s online forever.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and Isack HadjarHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More