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      Lewis Hamilton REPLACED by Mercedes for Mexico GP session by 18-year-old star tipped to succeed Ferrari-bound legend

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will miss the first practice session for the Mexico Grand Prix.Hamilton, 39, will be replaced by his 2025 Mercedes stand-in Kimi Antonelli for the first session.Lewis Hamilton has been replaced for the first practice session of the Mexico GPCredit: GettyKimi Antonelli will come in for the seven-time world championCredit: GettyHamilton struggled last time out, failing to finish the United States GP after crashing out into the gravel on just his third lap.While he also qualified as the second-slowest driver in the field.And he will now be replaced by 18-year-old Antonelli, who has been tipped to succeed the seven-time world champion at the end of the season.Hamilton is bringing his time with the Silver Arrows to a close at the end of the season.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe Brit will be switching to Ferrari from the 2025 season onwards.Antonelli, who heralds from Italy, made a hash of his first time out on the F1 stage last month.The rising star crashed out on his fifth lap in qualification in Monza.However, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described his out-of-box pace as “astonishing” up until that point.Most read in MotorsportHamilton crashed out of the US GP on the third lapCredit: RexAntonelli crashed during qualification on his F1 debut last monthCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFormula One rules state that teams must give two practice opportunities to rookie drivers each season – with one coming in each car.Chief Wolff certainly hasn’t piled any blame at Hamilton for his early crash in Austin, claiming that the car was to blame for the disastrous showing.F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? Speaking to Sky Sports in the aftermath, he said: “100% car. I think he was not even pushing at that stage.”We’ve seen it [in qualifying] with George [Russell], and that was maybe over pushing it, but still abruptly losing it, putting it in the wall. “Today, such a situation, there was wind and there was a little bit of dirty air.”We definitely have an issue. I don’t know whether it was yesterday the same as today. Definitely Lewis Hamilton doesn’t lose the car like this.”Hamilton currently sits sixth in the drivers standings after two race wins and four podium finishes this year.While Mercedes find themselves fourth in the constructors standings.Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has claimed Hamilton was not to blame for his US GP crashCredit: Getty More

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      Shakhtar Donetsk chief tells off Chelsea saying ‘you don’t need a Ferrari if you don’t know how to drive it’

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK general director Sergiy Palkin has slammed Chelsea for not knowing how to use “Ferrari” Mykhailo Mudryk.The Ukrainian has failed to make his mark in the Prem after signing from Shakhtar for £88.5m in January 2023.FC Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin has questioned how Chelsea use MudrykMykhailo Mudryk has failed to hit the mark at Stamford BridgeChelsea flop Mudryk has scored just seven goals and provided seven assists in 66 appearances for the Blues.The winger has struggled to hold down a regular place in the team, which has been compounded by the arrival of Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto and Joao Felix this summer – all of whom are above him in the pecking order.The 23-year-old has started just ONE game this season, where he was hauled off at half-time in Chelsea’s 6-2 win at Wolves.And his most recent blow came after being left out of Chelsea’s matchday squad to take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday – which the Blues lost 2-1. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut now Shakhtar director Palkin has accused Chelsea of not having a plan for the Ukraine international and likened him to a sportscar.Palkin told GOAL: “You don’t need a Ferrari if you don’t know how to drive it.“A normal car will do. If you buy a Ferrari, you should think about how to handle it. That’s my opinion on Mudryk at Chelsea.”I am sure that he will show his qualities when he gets the chance.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMudryk is linked with a move away from Chelsea”He is an absolute difference maker, which can also be seen in his appearances for the Ukrainian national team. There are very few players in this category.”Mudryk was locked in a transfer tussle between top-flight rivals Arsenal and Chelsea but eventually settled on a move to West London. Mykhailo Mudryk reveals his cheat meal and best Chelsea pals in Q&A The Gunners had led the charge for Mudryk before Chelsea swooped in to hijack the deal.Mikel Arteta’s side then signed Leandro Trossard for £30m from Brighton instead.Bizzarely enough, Trossard missed a penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday night.Meanwhile, fans were shocked to spot Mudryk cheering on his former side, who lost 1-0 at the Emirates after Gabriel Martinelli’s tame shot hit in off goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk’s backside inside 29 minutes.Mudryk was spotted at the Emirates as Shakhtar Donetsk took on Arsenal in the Champions League More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic treats himself to new Ferrari worth £775k to celebrate birthday as fans say ‘the gift needs Zlatan’

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has splashed out on a £775,000 Ferrari as a birthday present… for himself.The Swedish legend turned 43 years old on Tuesday.Zlatan Ibrahimovic has splashed out on a new £775,000 Ferrari SF90 StradaleCredit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovicThe legendary striker bought it as a birthday gift to himselfCredit: GettyAnd petrol-head Ibrahimovic could think of no better gift to himself than a new luxury sports car.The former Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain star has made little secret of his love for pricey vehicles.But Ibrahimovic’s latest purchase could just be his slickest ever.The iconic forward, who also played for Juventus, Barcelona and both Milan sides, decided his already-lavish garage still had enough room to squeeze in a beautiful new Ferrari.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIbra plumped for the £775k SF90 Stradale in black, complete with a stunning wing at the rear.The Ferrari boasts two turbo-charged four-litre V8 engines with 786hp, allowing it to go from 0-60mph in a mind-blowing 1.9 seconds.Hitting a top speed of 199mph, it’s a car certainly fit for a football king like Ibrahimovic.And posting a picture of his new whip on social media, the great said: “Happy birthday to Zlatan.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThis prompted some great replies from his legion of adoring fans, with one saying: “Zlatan doesn’t need a birthday gift, the birthday gift needs Zlatan.”Another declared: “Birthday is happy to have Zlatan.”The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is worth a staggering £900k Ibrahimovic loves buying Ferrari carsCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourceHis favourite is said to be the rare Ferrari MonzaCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourceThe ace loves showing off his brilliant vehiclesCredit: SplashIbra is also one of a few people who own a Ferrari EnzoOne noted: “Zlatan transformed himself into a car.”Another added: “Zlatan didn’t buy the car, the car bought a place at Zlatan’s house.”Ibrahimovic’s SF90 Stradale becomes the latest in a long line of Ferraris he owns.HIs amazing collection includes a £1.7million Daytona SP3, as well as a Monza worth over £1m.Ibra, who now works as an advisor at AC Milan, also has an Enzo, an F340 and even a 430 Spider from Ferrari.But he does enjoy other car makers too, as seen with his Porsche Spyder, his Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale and his Lamborghini Urus.Ibra also has other car makes including a LamborghiniCredit: GettyZlatan has also been spotted driving a Maserati More

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      How Michael Schumacher’s ‘best friend’ was cut out of his life after ski crash & has ‘no hope’ of seeing him again

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s ex-manager and former close pal has been left shut out from the Formula One legend’s life ever since his horror ski crash.Willi Weber is often credited with discovering a young Schumacher and kick-starting his iconic career but he now admits he fears he’ll never be able to see Michael again.F1 icon Michael Schumacher with his former manager Willi Weber in 2003Credit: AlamyWeber says he has ‘no hope’ of seeing his old pal again over a decade on from his ski accidentCredit: GettyWeber is often credited with discovering a young Schumacher and kick-starting his iconic careerCredit: GettySchumacher, 54, considered by many as the greatest driver in F1 history, hasn’t been seen in public since a devastating skiing accident in 2013.Ever since, any information about the state of his health has been a closely-guarded secret.His long-term wife Corinna has even created a so called inner circle made up of a selective group of Schumacher’s family and closest friends.Weber was one of those excluded from Corinna’s handpicked pals with him being barred from knowing how his old friend is doing.read more in SchumacherCorinna has been forced to create the private group to avoid rumours spreading or any private information leaking out.Weber, 82, revealed he has received “no positive news” for the last 10 years.Michael was one of my best friends, more like a son that I never had. Nobody knows exactly what’s going on with him todayWilli WeberTelling Cologne Express: “When I think of Michael now, unfortunately I don’t have anymore hope that I will see him again.”He also recalled how gutted he felt about not being able to see Schumacher in the months following the accident.Most read in Motorsport”Of course, I regret that very much and blame myself. I should have visited Michael in the hospital. I mourned like a dog after his accident,” he said.Last month, Weber spoke to German newspaper Bild about his relationship with Schumacher.He said: “Michael was one of my best friends, more like a son that I never had. Nobody knows exactly what’s going on with him today.”I was banned from visiting Michael Schumacher – his family told me I would be sad if I saw him, says F1 rivalWeber has been pushed further away from ever seeing Schumacher after he was critical in the press about the family.He accused them of not being honest to the public about the Schumacher’s condition.Weber said: “I find it very unfortunate that Michael’s fans do not know about his health. Why are they not being told the truth?”His remarks continued in July 2022, where Weber once again made headlines by demanding the Schumacher family come out with the truth about his health.He said he was still “angry” that he had not been kept informed once since the F1 legend’s ski accident.He told Italian sports publication La Gazetta dello Sport: “I tried hundreds of times to contact Corinna and she didn’t answer.”They kept me out, telling me it’s too early, well now it’s too late. It’s been nine years. Maybe they should just say it the way it is.”Michael with his wife Corinna who has controlled the inner circle since his horror accidentCredit: GettySchumacher’s life and health has been a closely guarded secret since his ski crash in 2013Credit: PA:Press AssociationWeber has been critical of Michael’s family in the years since his accidentCredit: AlamyWeber considered himself a close friend of the family after managing both Michael and his brother Ralf when they first entered the Motorsport scene.Despite these close ties Weber wasn’t one of the extended family and friends invited to the wedding of Michael’s daughter Gina, 27, earlier this year.Michael is believed to have appeared for the first time among people outside of inner circle at the ceremony in Spain.Gina and Iain Bethke tied the knot in Majorca, at the family’s luxury villa, near the upmarket resort of Port d’Andratx.Schumacher’s attendance has never been confirmed by the family but reports claim he was at the event.All guests were told to leave their mobile phones at the door with no media allowed near to the villa.Speaking on the wedding Weber told Bild: “I wasn’t invited, but I wouldn’t have attended the wedding even if I had been invited. “My health isn’t good at the moment. I wouldn’t have wanted to fly to Mallorca.”THE INNER CIRCLESince 2013, Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a tight knit group of people allowed to see the icon and those who can’t due to fear of his private life being leaked.Schumacher is said to have regular meetings with his former teammate Luca Badoer at Ferrari.As well as his manager Sabine Kehm – who is arguably the closest non-family member to Michael both before and after the accident.The third member of the circle is Jean Todt who has been close to Michael for over 30 years.The pair reportedly still watch F1 races together but Todt has admitted in the past that the F1 legend “is no longer the Michael we knew” before the accident.Michael’s close family such as his son Mick and daughter Gina are also inside the circle along with their partners Iain Bethke and Mick’s fiance Laila Hasanovic.Ex-Ferrari ace and Michael’s teammate Felipe Massa – regarded as “Michael’s younger brother” – has also been allowed to see his old pal occasionally.READ MORE SUN STORIESCorinna has also been forced to make the tough decision and cut certain people out of Michael’s life in recent years.Some of these people include Weber, ex-teammate Rubens Barrichello and ex-F1 team boss Eddie Jordan.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.Schumacher poses with his wife Corinna on a ski-slopeCredit: AlamyMichael’s daughter Gina got married to Iain Bethke earlier this with the F1 legend rumoured to have attendedCredit: Babiradpicture/Shutterstock More

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      Watch astonishing crash at end of Azerbaijan Grand Prix as F1 star Carlos Sainz appears to run rival into barrier

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      CARLOS SAINZ and Sergio Perez were involved in an astonishing crash late in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The Ferrari and Red Bull stars collided with one another on the penultimate lap of the Baku City Circuit.Carlos Sainz caused a bizarre crash late in the Azerbaijan Grand PrixCredit: SKY SPORTSHe sent Sergio Perez flying into the barrier in the penultimate lapCredit: SKY SPORTSRed Bull’s Sergio Perez fumed over his radio after the crashCredit: SKY SPORTSSainz, somehow, ended up pushing the Mexican into the barrier after returning to the track following a brief stint on the rumble stripes.Perez was left fuming, shouting, “What the f***” over his team radio while Sainz asked, “What happened?”F1 fans were dumbfounded by Sainz’s antics as he vied for third place with Perez.One wrote on X: “CARLOS SAINZ WHAT THE F**K WAS THAT???????”READ MORE F1 NEWSAnother said: “Carlos Sainz really said, ‘F**k Mexico… viva Espana!'”And another said: ” Carlos Sainz, what a ridiculous way to drive.”One remarked: ” Can’t handle the pressure, so you mess it all up.”The chaos between Perez and Sainz saw George Russell jump into third place behind Charles Leclerc in second.Most read in MotorsportOscar Piastri ended up staging Lando Norris as McLaren soared into the lead of the Constructors’ Championship.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe result means McLaren now boasts a 20-point lead in the constructors’ standings over Red Bull.Norris put the disappointment of qualifying behind him to soar from P16 into fourth place ahead of Max Verstappen in fifth.Watch F1 star Lando Norris drive unique McLaren P1 car round Silverstone – but can you spot why it’s so incredible?The Dutchman had another stinker, battling with grip problems and losing more faith in his Red Bull.Norris, meanwhile, clawed back some of Verstappen’s advantage and is now 59 points behind with seven races to go.It was a heart-in-mouth battle between Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who started on pole, and Aussie Piastri.By lap 20 Piastri was leading the race after lunging on the inside of Leclerc to steal the P1 position, forcing the Monegasque into second where he stayed put.Lewis Hamilton did well to finish in ninth after starting from the pit lane after taking a new engine in Baku.The seven-time world champion qualified in seventh for Mercedes but was penalised for exceeding his power unit allowance for the season.Carlos Sainz celebrates his stunning victory in BakuCredit: REUTERS More

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      ‘Wow’ – Lewis Hamilton laughs at bizarre claim from F1 rival Max Verstappen as he says ‘I don’t really know what to say’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON must have heard almost everything in F1.But even the seven-time world champ couldn’t contain himself when told of Max Verstappen’s verdict on the upcoming final third of the season.Lewis Hamilton appeared surprised by the comments of Max Verstappen, who is well clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris in the title raceCredit: GettyHamilton’s reaction to Verstappen’s verdict was clear to seeCredit: GettyRed Bull ace Verstappen has won the last three titles and leads this year’s Championship by 62 points from McLaren’s Lando Norris.But RB have spluttered in recent races amid performance issues.And McLaren have been closing the gap – leaving them just eight points behind Red Bull in the duel for the Constructors’ crown.However, Mercedes’ British star Hamilton was amused and bemused by Verstappen’s assessment ahead of Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.READ MORE TOP STORIESLast time out, at the Italian GP two weeks ago, Norris was third and his team-mate Oscar Piastri second – behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.In contrast, Verstappen was sixth, with fellow RB driver Sergio Perez a further two spots below him.The Dutchman, 26, responded at the time by claiming Red Bull’s title hopes were now “unrealistic”.And far from now backing down in Baku, he said: “If we perform like Monza, it’s not realistic. Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”So we definitely need to be better than what we have been delivering lately, we know that. “If we can find a better balance with the car, then actually we’ll be more competitive. But if more competitive is enough, I don’t know.”The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramThose comments were put to Hamilton, who is out of contention in sixth place before he switches to Ferrari for next year.And the 39-year-old was clearly reeling after hearing his old foe’s judgement.At first he said: “He said it’s unrealistic for him to get one of the two titles? Wow.” Hamilton then burst into laughter and added: “I mean, that’s his opinion, that’s obviously what he’s feeling in that moment, but he’s pretty far ahead! “I don’t really know what to say about it.”Verstappen, however, could yet have plenty to say after Sunday’s race – and for positive reasons.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat’s because, despite his downbeat appraisal, he also let slip that Red Bull have discovered why their car has encountered problems.So if the team can fix those issues, their double title challenge could be “Baku on track” this weekend.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      F1 stars’ dizzying salaries revealed with all 20 earning £205m a year and Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen leading way

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      FORMULA ONE drivers have long been known for their lavish lifestyles of rock and roll and splashing the cash.The rising popularity of the sport since Liberty Media’s acquisition of it has only served to further inflate the pockets of the biggest names in the motorsport.Lewis Hamilton is one of the biggest names in F1, but is currently not its top earnerCredit: GettyWorld champion Max Verstappen rakes in £42million a yearCredit: GettyAltogether, the 20 drivers who make up the F1 grid earn around £205million a year, excluding bonuses.But who takes the chequered flag when it comes to salary in 2024?1) Max Verstappen – £42mReigning world champion Max Verstappen is head honcho both in terms of track pace and contract income.The Dutchman has a staggering £42m a year going to him in his Red Bull deal.READ MORE IN F12) Lewis Hamilton – £34mLewis Hamilton is undoubtedly the biggest name on the F1 grid, and more than makes up the gap to Verstappen in terms of sponsorship income elsewhere.The Brit is in the last year of his Mercedes contract before he makes the switch to join Ferrari, which has seen him land a new bumper deal worth £50m a year.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS3) Charles Leclerc – £26mThe current poster boy of the Scuderia, Charles Leclerc, earns a cool £26m himself.The Monegasque has won two races so far in 2024 – Monaco and Italy – and will be hoping Hamilton’s introduction will help push the team up the grid even more.Most read in MotorsportWatch Lewis Hamilton’s potential successor Antonelli fail Mercedes audition with HUGE blunder in Italian GP practice4) Lando Norris – £15mMcLaren ace Lando Norris is currently the closest challenger to Verstappen, and is realistically the only one who could nick the driver’s championship away from the three-time world champion.However, the two-time race winner has some way to before he gets anywhere near Verstappen’s contract value.5) Fernando Alonso – £14mThe two-time world champion is the main driver at Aston Martin, who have just signed legendary designer Adrian Newey down to a deal worth £150m.For the time being though, Fernando Alonso is still search of his elusive next win in an F1 race.6) George Russell – £14mThe man who will replace Hamilton as Mercedes main man, George Russell earns a cool £14m-a-year.The Silver Arrows will be looking to the Brit to win races next season.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: 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 TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon7) Sergio Perez – £11mSergio Perez has struggled at Red Bull in the last couple of seasons, and has consequently seen his place with the team come under question.However, for now he remains the team’s second driver.8) Carlos Sainz – £9.2mCarlos Sainz is set to leave his £9.2m contract at Ferrari to join Williams after losing his seat next season to Hamilton.He has one win so far this season, and will be hoping to add to his list while he still has Ferrari engineering behind him.9) Valtteri Bottas – £7.7mFormer Mercedes star Valtteri Bottas likely has his race-winning days behind him.But his more than capable racecraft at Kick Sauber F1 still sees him command a massive salary of £7.7m.READ MORE SUN STORIES10) Daniel Ricciardo – £5.4mLike Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo’s race-winning days are certainly behind him.However, the Aussie remains a big name in the sport and can still pocket a huge £5.4m a year salary.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      F1 chiefs add never-before-seen features including an ICE RINK to Las Vegas track to deliver ‘best Grand Prix ever’

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      F1 CHIEFS have added never-before-seen features to the Las Vegas track to give fans the “best Grand Prix ever”.The event will see an ICE RINK installed above the Paddock Club and the inclusion of the Ferrari Challenge.The Las Vegas GP is scheduled for NovemberCredit: GettyThe Ferrari Challenge has been added to the weekendCredit: AP:Associated PressEmily Prazer claims it will be the ‘best ever’Credit: LinkedInThe race weekend in November will also showcase the F1 Academy, and there is hope of adding the female-only series in the future.An F1 Festival has also been set up to run on the Friday and Saturday which has sold out its 30,000 tickets per day.Chief commercial officer for F1 and Las Vegas Grand Prix Emily Prazer has insisted that they are “excited” about this season’s race.She said: “We know what we have to do before the grand prix this year.READ MORE ON F1″We’re adding Ferrari Challenge. So that will be coming, we’re super excited about it. We took on the feedback last year of not having a support race.”Logistics last year were our number one concern, which again I think everyone understood.”So now we feel much more comfortable being able to extend the operating hours and the track activity.”It was just a year-one confidence thing honestly, and now we’re feeling pretty good about it. Ferrari also brings a crowd that loves Las Vegas as you’d expect.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So it’s a natural one for us to go after, and they’ve been incredible partners.”Prazer has claimed that the plans are being tied ti make sure it is the “best Grand Prix ever”.Cost of an F1 carSavage sackings in F1THE world of F1 can be savage, with employees discarded like used tea bags.Danish driver Kevin Magnussen was a rising star of the McLaren team when he made his debut in 2014 alongside Jensen Button.But when he finished the season trailing in eleventh place, he was swiftly replaced by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso.Instead of breaking the bad news to him in a face-to-face meeting, boss Ron Dennis got his assistant to send Magnussen a short and impersonal email.Worst still, the curt message landed in Kevin’s inbox on his 23rd birthday.Read more tales of F1’s brutal world including one boss who was labelled an ‘executioner’ and a driver dumped by a brisk TEXT.She added: “We’re scaling back a bit as we want to focus on actually delivering the best grand prix ever.”The casinos are adjusting what they were doing around the race.”The Wynn, the Bellagio, they all did incredibly well, but the reason we’re doing festivals downtown is to enhance the average person coming to Vegas that weekend and not putting them off.”I think the first year, none of us knew how the racing was going to turn out.”So we wanted to overcompensate because we wanted to make sure that it was a full, until you see those cars go around the track and see what actually happens it’s very hard to just watch it on simulators going ‘oh, it’s going to be a good race’.”We had confidence, don’t get me wrong. But when that came to life obviously for us everybody wanted it to be very Vegas-driven. And so do the partners in Vegas.”They ultimately drive a lot of our mentality, the MGMs, Wynns, Caesars, they’re incredible partners, but you see how they market the destination.”We said, ‘right, let us take it up 15 notches’, which I think we did in year one. But the intent is to scale some of that back.”We felt that we did do too much, the Wednesday night was a one-off.”I will never, ever be allowed to spend that amount of money again on a 30-minute show. We were nominated for an Emmy, but apart from that, it was a project in itself.”Prazner has also spoken about the adding of an ice rink above the Paddock Club in a move that is not seen “anywhere else”.She said: “We talk about Las Vegas within Formula 1 as almost like our little bit of an incubator that we get to try some different things and push the boundaries a bit more, because it’s Vegas.”So we’re putting an ice rink on the roof of the Paddock Club in Vegas this year. You would never see us do that anywhere else.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But the intent is like, ‘how do we create more of an entertainment proposition?’”The idea is, honestly, that if you look at the size of the Paddock Club and making sure that you actually activate all the space, it was one of those of, ‘what do we do?’ It’s a lot of fun.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More