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      Did Charles Leclerc drop secret hint about Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari from Mercedes in awkward interview LAST YEAR?

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      CHARLES LECLERC is set to be joined by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2025.News emerged this morning that the seven-time world champion is will replace Carlos Sainz with the Prancing Horse in 2025.
      Lewis Hamilton is set to join Charles Leclerc at FerrariCredit: Reuters
      Leclerc addressed Hamilton rumours last summer
      Hamilton, who turned 39 this month, penned a two-year Ā£100million extension with Mercedes last summer.
      But a break clause will see him able to leave for Ferrari next year.
      Last summer rumours of Hamilton’s potential switch began to swirl around the paddock.
      Sat next to Hamilton, Pierre Gasly and Valtteri Bottas, a sheepish-looking Leclerc was asked about what he looks for in a team-mate last June.
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      He awkwardly laughed as he said “Hi Lewis”, with the Brit also cackling.
      Leclerc then said: “We are in Formula 1 and we love to be fighting against the best. But that is not to say my team-mate is not fast. Carlos is an extremely fast driver.
      “But considering that I am not the person that makes the choices, let’s see.”
      Asked if he’d “welcome Lewis”, Leclerc added: “If I say yes I imagine it being the title of every newspaper.
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      “But Lewis is such an incredible driver, he’s achieved so much in the sport so I think anybody in the grid would love to have Lewis as a team-mate.”
      Hamilton has not won a race since 2021, when he controversially lost out on a record eighth world championship to Max Verstappen.
      He finished third in last year’s driver standings, only behind Verstappen and Sergio Perez and two places above Leclerc.
      The Mercedes stalwart joined the Silver Arrows from McLaren in 2013.
      He has since added six world titles to his tally, as well as 82 race wins.
      Sainz, who is set to be shunted out of Ferrari by Hamilton’s arrival, has been linked with a move to the new Audi team, who will take over at Sauber.
      The Spaniard, 29, was the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race in 2023.

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      Inside Lewis Hamiltonā€™s Ā£13m collection of supercars including super rare Ferrari and Ā£1.6m ride made entirely for him

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      F1 legend Lewis Hamilton boasts a stunning car collection befitting of the racing driver legend he is.Since his 2007 debut, the seven-time world champion has earned a staggering fortune from motorsport.
      Lewis Hamilton owns a Ā£2m McLaren that he still drives around Monaco inCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton, who has a deal with Mercedes, looks set to leave their F1 team
      Lewis Hamilton boasts a car collection worth a staggering Ā£13mCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      F1 legend Hamilton shows off his Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe worth around Ā£177k
      He has been paid an astonishing Ā£350million by Mercedes, who he signed for in 2013.
      But, it could be the end of an era. The 39-year-old is reportedly poised to complete a sensational switch to Ferrari and team up with Charles Leclerc ahead of the 2025 season.
      Hamilton’s epic wealth has allowed to enjoy a lifestyle to envy.
      And cars are most certainly his passion – with a garage of supercars worth around Ā£13MILLION.
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      Hamilton is a self-confessed car fanatic, who collects everything from the latest supercars to vintage classics and even electric vehicles.
      He said previously: “I donā€™t know anything about wine. I donā€™t know a huge amount about art.
      “But what I do know is cars, and Iā€™m very particular about them.”
      Here we take a look at just some of his extravagant collection:
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      PAGANI ZONDA 760 LH
      The rarest motor in Hamilton owned was his Ā£1.6m Pagani Zonda that was made entirely for him.
      The exterior and interiors are purple, and at the request of the sports star he opted for a manual gearbox instead of the usual sequential one.
      His reasons? Because he hated getting behind the wheel of it initially.
      He once said: “The Zonda is terrible to drive!
      “Itā€™s the best-sounding car I own, but handling-wise itā€™s the worst.ā€
      That could be why in 2015 Hamilton got in an accident that caused some significant damage to the cherished motor.
      Hamilton reportedly sold the motor in 2022.
      Hamilton’s Pagani Zonda cost him Ā£1.6m but he hated driving itCredit: Rex FeaturesCheck out these amazing collections

      1966 SHELBY 427 COBRA
      The highest valued car in Hamilton’s collection is this stunning classic.
      Believed to be worth around Ā£4m, it’s a rare sight – unless you’ve seen the racer cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in LA.
      Hamilton was often spied taking his ex-missus Nicole Scherzinger for a spin in this beauty, which had him standing out from the crowd.
      A 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra is Hamilton’s most expensive car worth Ā£4mCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      LAFERRARI
      Every car aficionado worth their weight in salt owns this Ā£2m Ferrari – another collector’s item that rises in value as the years go by.
      Capable of reaching a top speed of 217 mph, the LaFerrari can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.4 seconds, meaning it’s the fastest car Hamilton owns.
      Footballers including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Son Heung-min also drive this frighteningly fast motor that must feel like handling a racing car.
      A Ā£1m Ferrari La Ferrari is a must for any car collection, including HamiltonCredit: Xposure
      MERCEDES-AMG PROJECT ONE
      Lewis got his hands on a Project One in 2021, even though it wasn’t released until 2022.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217 mph.
      Only 275 were made, and they cost around Ā£2m.
      Getting his hands on one was one of the many perks of his deal with Mercedes.
      Hamilton managed to get his hands on a Ā£2m Mercedes-AMG Project One ahead of its 2021 release
      Hamilton was heavily involved in the production of the Project OneCredit: AFP or licensors
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      MERCEDES-AMG SLS BLACK
      He already owned a SL Black Series, so why not add the SLS, right?
      Hamilton, who clearly has a need for speed, added this supercar to his garage probably because it’s the fastest Mercedes in production.
      Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces 622bhp – the SLS can reach a top speed of 196 mph.
      It also hits 0-60 in just 3 seconds – making it the ideal car for Hamilton to get his thrills off the track with. For a price tag of Ā£230k, it’s just what you’d expect really.
      Driving for Mercedes has its perks for HamiltonCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton regularly shares images on social media alongside Mercedes motorsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      MCLAREN P1
      Despite splitting with McLaren’s racing team, Hamilton can’t have felt too aggrieved with his former employers. In 2015, he added a Ā£2m P1 to his extensive list of rides.
      The P1 has a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, which is twinned with an electric motor that means the supercar has a total power and torque output of 903 bhp and 980 Nm of torque.
      In real talk that means it’s fast and powerful, can hit a top speed of 217 mph and hits 0-60 mph in just under 2.7 seconds.
      In 2015 Hamilton added a Ā£2M McLaren P1 to his list of ridesCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      The McLaren P1 is capable of hitting 0-62 mph in just 2.7 secondsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500
      The second classic car that’s part of his fleet, fans of the Hollywood movie Gone In 60 Seconds might recognise this motor as looking to similar to one of the Eleanor models from the film.
      Hamilton had his customised by Oklahoma-based car shoop Classic Recreations for additional cost.
      At auctions, they can fetch up to Ā£750k, and you can bet Hamilton’s is in tip-top condition. That said, we doubt he’ll ever sell it.
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      When the Mercedes-Maybach 6 came out in 2016, Hamilton made sure he got his hands on the concept car.
      The 2×2 coupe is completely electric, and can run up to 200 miles before it’ll need recharging.
      Hamilton also has another Mercedes – the Maybach S600, which is a luxurious chauffeur’s car with a partition separating the front seats from the back.
      Both those motors have a combined worth of around Ā£800k.
      And Hamilton doesn’t mind swapping four wheels for two – sometimes taking his Ā£6,500 Honda CRF450RX Motocross Bike around the dirt tracks of California.
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      Then there’s also his Maverick X3 dune buggy that would’ve set him back around Ā£20k, that’s also electric in theme with his eco-warrior status.
      However, with a switch to Ferrari imminent – imagine the company cars he’s got lined up?
      Hamilton is a fan of the Maverick x3 dune buggy worth Ā£20kCredit: 2017. All rights reserved.
      Nicole Scherzinger used to ride with Hamilton on his buggyCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
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      Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari with Mercedes confirming to staff heā€™s leaving in 2025 as secret contract clause emerges

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is on the verge of completing a sensational switch to Ferrari in a desperate last bid to win a record eighth world championship.The 39-year-old is poised to join the Italian team for the 2025 season – despite agreeing a two-year deal with Mercedes last season.
      Lewis Hamilton is reportedly nearing a sensational Mercedes departureCredit: Alamy
      Hamilton, 39, won the most recent of his seven world titles in 2020Credit: Getty
      The Brit joined Toto Wolff’s team from McLaren in 2013Credit: Splash
      F1 insiders believe the deal could be completed within the next 24 hours in a bombshell move that would see the Brit partner Charles Leclerc.
      Mercedes are yet to officially confirm Hamilton’s departure, but SunSport understands that staff were told of his exit in a ten-minute meeting today.
      Hamilton has been linked with a switch to F1’s most famous team for a number of seasons but has always pledged his loyalty to Mercedes and their boss Toto Wolff.
      Wolff and the team’s designer, James Allison, have both recently agreed extensions to their contracts with Mercedes in what is now being viewed as a final throw of the dice to convince him to stay on.
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      However, SunSport understands that Hamilton will activate a break clause in his contract which will allow him to leave Mercedes at the end of this season.
      Hamilton has been without a win since December 2021 – the same season he lost the title to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
      Since then, Mercedes have delivered two dud cars that have been plagued by problems, meaning he has been unable to fight for wins – and titles.
      Ferrari chairman John Elkann has been a long-term admirer of Hamilton’s talent and the two have held talks in the past.
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      WHO COULD REPLACE HAMILTON AT MERCEDES? Mercedes will have a vacant seat for 2025.
      Here, SunSport’s F1 correspondent Ben Hunt looks at FIVE potential candidates who could replace him and partner George Russell in the Silver Arrows.
      Oscar Piastri – McLaren have sewn up Lando Norris to a new long-term contract that should (in theory) put him out of Mercedes’ reach. However, they are yet to tie down his teammate Piastri, 22. The Aussie has an excellent record and won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles before spending a year on the sidelines with Alpine and getting his chance in F1 with McLaren. He impressed on his debut season last year and has the potential to be a world champion.
      Daniel Ricciardo – The experienced driver’s future remains in doubt as he bides his time at Red Bull’s B-team. Ricciardo would be low-hassle and offer some stability but by that time he would be 35. It seems unlikely that they would opt for him at this point inĀ hisĀ career, but if he has a good season this year, he could come into the reckoning.
      Kimi Antonelli – You may not have heard of the Italian, but he is mustard. Still only 17, he has won at all the junior categories and has been part of the Mercedes young driver programme since 2019. This season he has been promoted from F4 to F2, where he has been tipped to shine. A good debut season in F2 could sway Mercedes into taking a risk on him for 2025. Antonelli and his family are close to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
      Mick Schumacher – Wolff has always been so incredibly supportive of Schumacher and spoken highly of him, that you’d at least expect him to come into consideration. He knows the team from his role as reserve driver and consequently would get up to speed. But speed is also the problem. He was shocking at Haas and if he really was THAT good, he’d still be driving in F1.
      Alex Albon – A more-sensible choice would be the London-born Albon. A great guy who is also very quick. He has a fantastic relationship with Russell and would be the low-maintenance quick partnership similar to Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas that swept to successive titles. Albon would take little convincing to join from Williams and Mercedes would not need to pay him half of the Ā£50million they were dishing out to Hamilton.

      It was reported at the time that Ferrari would offer him around Ā£40million a year and it’s likely he would earn in that region.
      Hamilton’s move would make sense as he would offer Ferrari their chance to fight for championships.
      He has also worked with Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur in the past when he drove for his ART Grand Prix squad in GP2.

      The move would mean that Carlos Sainz would be out of a seat – although he has been heavily linked with a switch to the new Audi team, who will takeover at Sauber.
      Meanwhile, Mercedes would need to find a replacement for Hamilton.

      The deal will see Hamilton remain with the Silver Arrows until the end of 2024, which could make for an awkward season ahead.
      Upon signing his new deal last summer, Hamilton said: “We have never been hungrier to win. We have learnt from every success but also every setback.
      “We continue to chase our dreams; we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again. Iā€™m grateful to the team who have supported me both on and off the track.
      “Our story isnā€™t finished, we are determined to achieve more together and we wonā€™t stop until we do.”
      Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell is also under contract until the end of 2025.
      While Mick Schumacher served as the Silver Arrows’ reserve driver last season.
      WHO COULD REPLACE HAMILTON AT MERCEDES? Mercedes will have a vacant seat for 2025.
      Here, SunSport’s F1 correspondent Ben Hunt looks at FIVE potential candidates who could replace him and partner George Russell in the Silver Arrows.
      Oscar Piastri – McLaren have sewn up Lando Norris to a new long-term contract that should (in theory) put him out of Mercedes’ reach. However, they are yet to tie down his teammate Pisatri, 22. The Aussie has an excellent record and won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles before spending a year on the sidelines with Alpine and getting his chance in F1 with McLaren. He impressed on his debut season last year and has the potential to be a world champion.
      Daniel Ricciardo – The experienced driver’s future remains in doubt as he bides his time at Red Bull’s B-team. Ricciardo would be low-hassel and offer some stability but by that time he would be 35. It seems unlikely that they would opt for him at this point inĀ hisĀ career, but if he has a good season this year, he could come into the reckoning.
      Kimi Antonelli – You may not have heard of the Italian, but he is mustard. Still only 17, he has won at all the junior categories and has been part of the Mercedes young driver programme since 2019. This season he has been promoted from F4 to F2, where he has been tipped to shine. A good debut season in F2 could sway Mercedes into taking a risk on him for 2025. Antonelli and his family are close to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
      Mick Schumacher – Wolff has always been so incredibly supportive of Schumahcer and spoken highly of him, that you’d at least expect him to come into consideration. He knows the team from his role as reserve driver and consequently would get up to speed. But speed is also the problem. He was shocking at Haas and if he really was THAT good, he’d still be driving in F1.
      Alex Albon – A more-sensible choice would be the London-born Albon. A great guy who is also very quick. He has a fantastic relationship with Russell and would be the low-maintenance quick partnership similar to Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas that swept to successive titles. Albon would take little convincing to join from Williams and Mercedes would not need to pay him half of the Ā£50million they were dishing out to Hamilton.

      Earlier this week, Hamilton admitted to having a “love-hate” relationship with Formula 1 and even hinted that he could retire in the next 12 months.
      Addressing his previous assertion several years ago that he would not still be in the sport at 40, he toldĀ Formule1.nl : “That is still possible.
      “I have no set plan for the future ā€“ I still feel fit and still enjoy what I do.
      ā€œIā€™ve now learned that you should never say never in life.
      ā€œI never thought that, after such a long time in Formula One, I would still feel the same love for the sport.
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      ā€œIt is a love-hate relationship ā€“ at times you love it more than at others.
      ā€œI think there comes a point when youā€™ve had enough. But the love is still there.ā€

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      Charles Leclerc signs Ā£28m Ferrari contract extension as F1 star looks to end Max Verstappenā€™s dominance

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      CHARLES LECLERC has signed a contract extension with Ferrari worth around Ā£28million a season.The 26-year-old’s current deal was due to expire at the end of this year but Ferrari have signed him up to a new one, believed to run until the end of 2026.
      Charles Leclerc has signed a new deal with FerrariCredit: Getty
      Leclerc came through the Scuderia’s driver academyCredit: X/ScuderiaFerrari
      Leclerc’s deal is believed to run until 2026Credit: X/ScuderiaFerrari
      Leclerc joined Ferrari in 2016 and came through the Italian team’s academy before making his debut for F1’s most famous brand in 2019.
      The Monaco-born racer has taken 30 podiums for Ferrari in 103 races, winning five times.
      He said: “I’m very pleased to know that I will be wearing the Scuderia Ferrari race suit for several more seasons to come.
      “To race for this team has been my dream since I was three years old: I used to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from the window of a friend’s apartment and I would always look out for the red cars.
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      “This team is my second family ever since I joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016 and we have achieved a lot together, fighting through thick and thin over the past five years.
      “However, I believe the best is yet to come and I can’t wait for this season to start, to make further progress and be competitive at every race.
      “My dream remains that of winning the world championship with Ferrari and I’m sure that in the years ahead, we will enjoy great times together and make our fans happy.”
      Leclerc finished fifth in the drivers’ championship last season but ended the campaign without a win as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated with 19 victories in 22.
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      Ferrari have acted quickly ahead of the new season to kill off any potential interest in Leclerc from Mercedes or Red Bull, who are assessing the futures of Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez respectively.
      Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur added: “Charles’ bond to the Scuderia goes beyond that of just a driver and a team.
      “His values and those of our team are intertwined and so it was natural for us to be in agreement on extending our collaboration.
      “We know him for his incessant desire to push himself to the limit and we appreciate his extraordinary abilities when it comes to fighting and overtaking in a race.
      “We are determined to give Charles a winning car and I know that his determination and commitment are elements that can make the difference in helping us reach our goals.”
      Ferrari, who will launch their 2024 F1 car on February 13th, will now turn their attention to signing Leclerc’s team-mate, Carlos Sainz, to a new deal until 2026.

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      Leclerc has taken 30 podiums in 103 races at FerrariCredit: X/ScuderiaFerrari
      He has won five races with the iconic constructorCredit: X/ScuderiaFerrari
      Leclerc said he believed the ‘best is yet to come’Credit: X/ScuderiaFerrari More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo shows off incredible new Ā£400,000 Ferrari Purosangue as he adds to Ā£17million collection

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has added to his fleet of supercars with a new motor worth nearly half a million pounds.The Manchester United legend – who is just shy of a year with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr – has built up a collection of luxury cars worth a staggering Ā£17million over the years.
      Cristiano Ronaldo boasts an insane fleet of supercarsCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      The footie icon’s fleet of motors is worth over Ā£17millionCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      Ronaldo’s collection of luxury vehicles includes two Rolls RoycesCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      The Al-Nassr star recently added a Ā£400,000 Ferrari Purosangue to his fleetCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      And he’s added to his haul of pricey vehicles with a brand-spanking new Ferarri.
      Ronaldo, 38, shared a snap of his new dark blue Ferrari Purosangue with his 617million Instagram followers on Thursday.
      The Portugal skipper proudly smiled next to the plush motor as he wore a Gucci tracksuit worth Ā£1,750.
      Scores of his followers commented on the post, with one saying: “Dream car right there.”
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      Another said: ” I’m buying one like it.”
      And another said with a fire emoji: “That combination.”
      One remarked: “The king matching his outfit with his vehiclesā€¦ a boss.”
      Another chimed in: “New Ferrari. Great, brother, enjoy it.”
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      Cristiano Ronaldo car collection also includes several MercedesCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      He even has high-end Range RoversCredit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO
      One of his followers added with okay and love-heart emojis: “Ferrari and Ronaldo.”
      The price of Ronaldo’s new Ferrari may blow peoples’ minds, but it’s by no means his most expensive car.
      That honour goes to his limited edition Bugatti Centodieci – which is worth a jaw-dropping Ā£8.5million.
      He also owns a Buggati Chiron and Buggati Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, which cost Ā£2.5m and Ā£1.8m respectively.
      Ronaldo has a swanky Ferrari Monza worth a cool Ā£1.4m in his collection.
      His black McLaren Senna – which was one of his staples during his first stint at Old Trafford – also costs a cool million.
      In addition to his multiple million-pound plus motors, Ronaldo also has several Lamborghinis and Rolls Royces.
      In his bombshell interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan in November 2022, Ronaldo revealed he didn’t know how many cars he has in his collection.
      When asked how many motors are in his possession, he said: “20, maybe 17. I don’t know. [I have] two [Buggatis].
      “Ferraris? Two. [McLarens], two. [Rolls Royces], two. Two, two, two, two, two, two.”
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      Revealing his favourite ride, he said: “Rolls Royce. It’s more comfortable and I like it and it doesn’t hurt my back.
      “So it’s perfect.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s favourite car is his Rolls Royce 4x4Credit: INSTAGRAM@CRISTIANO More

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      Jake Paul shows off new Ā£456,000 Ferrari in latest addition to YouTuber-turned boxerā€™s supercar collection

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      JAKE PAUL revealed he has added another Ferrari to his collection of supercars. The YouTuber-turned-boxer – who is believed to have made over Ā£60MILLION in the ring – has a fleet of fancy motors.
      Jake Paul revealed he has added another Ferrari to his collection of supercarsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Jake Paul showing off his Ferrari 296 GTB and SF-90Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      He only got the Ferrari 296 GTB this yearCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      In June, he showed off his Ā£330,000 yellow Ferrari 296 GTB, which he waited 18 months to buy.
      But he is not done yet.
      Paul took to Instagram to reveal he has now purchased a SF-90 Spider, in the same colour to “match the 296”.
      According to Bleacher Report, it would have set him back $580,000 (Ā£456,000).
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      Paul, 26, boxed three times last year, starting in February when he suffered his first defeat at the hands of Tommy Fury, 24.
      The American claimed he earned $30m (Ā£23.5m) for the bout alone and a further $10m (Ā£7.8m) for his win over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      In 2021, Paul was reported to have also made Ā£30m in a trio of fights, and he knows how to spend his cash.
      As well as the pair of Ferraris, Paul also has a baby blue 1958 Ford Fairlane, which goes for up toĀ Ā£70,000.
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      He also has a Ram truck in his garage, with top of the range ones selling for almost Ā£70,000.
      Paul has also been known to drive a Ā£275,000 black and orange Lamborghini Huracan Performante and 4×4 Rolls Royce.
      The social media sensation returned in December in a non-pay-per-view bout against little-known Andre August, 35.
      Paul revealed he was set to only break even but took the bout to gain experience against a seasoned opponent.
      He won by first-round knockout and will return on March 2 on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming.
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      Jake Paul loves his Ram truckCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Jake Paul and girlfriend Jutta Leerdam in his 1958 Ford FairlaneCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      The boxing star poses with his Lamborghini Huracan Performante and 4×4 Rolls RoyceCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      He certainly knows how to splash his cashCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
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      I was banned from visiting Michael Schumacher ā€“ his family told me I would be sad if I saw him, says F1 rival

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s ex-Ferrari rival Rubens Barrichello revealed the time he was denied a visit to the F1 legend after his fateful accident.December 29 marked a full decade since the seven-time world champion crashed while skiing in Meribel, France, later staying 250 days in a medically-induced coma.
      Rubens Barrichello, left, was once denied a visit to Michael Schumacher after his skiing accidentCredit: Reuters
      The pair raced together at Ferrari between 2000 and 2005Credit: EPA

      Speaking to Flow Podcast in his native Brazil, Barrichello said he tried visiting his former teammate after his accident, but was declined after getting a call from Schuey’s team.
      “With Schumacher, I called once and said I wanted to visit him,” he revealed.
      “They told me that unfortunately I wouldn’t be helping and that I might be sad.
      “So I understood that at that moment it was not the time to enter [his life].
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      “Iā€™ve met his family another thousand times and I always give them all my love.”
      Barrichello and Schumacher had a complex and significant relationship when racing at Ferrari from 2000 to 2005.
      Schumacher, a seven-time World Champion, was the team’s leading driver, while Barrichello, a talented Brazilian driver, was known for playing a supporting role within the Scuderia.
      Their rivalry was notable for instances where team orders were imposed by Ferrari, favoring Schumacher over Barrichello.
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      This led to several controversial moments in Formula One, including instances where Barrichello had to cede positions to Schumacher, particularly in races where Barrichello was seemingly faster.
      Barrichello, however, appeared to tear up when remembering the time he led a prayer for Schuey before his son questioned him about the pair’s rivalry at Ferrari.
      “I was in California for New Year’s,” Barrichello recalled.
      “It was midnight and it was just the four of us [with his wife and children].
      “And it was that thing we have in Brazil, it’s midnight on New Year’s Eve, let’s be together.
      “And then I said ‘I would like to lead an Our Father prayer for Schumacher.’
      “But my son Dudu turned to me and asked ‘Why? He never did you any good.’
      “That was the moment I had to explain to him that a lot of what he heard was not coming from his father, but just toxic gossip [about their rivalry].”
      After his tragic ski accident, it’s understood that Schumacher’s friendship group has been trimmed down as his family continue to keep hisĀ healthĀ a secret and his inner circle small.
      Since 2013, his wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery – including forming a tight knit group of people allowed to see the great man and those who can’t.
      Corinna has cut out certain people for a plethora or reasons including keeping the families privacy a priority and for the sake of Schuey.
      Michael’s wife – who he described as his “guardian angel” – has done her best to keep their life private including reportedly slimming down his Ā£500mĀ businessĀ empire and selling prized assets such as his private jet and Norwegian home.
      She has even converted part of their Ā£50million home into a hospital whereĀ 15 doctors and a team of masseurs give him 24-hour careĀ and the surrounding forest and security fences kept him away from anyone not welcome.
      The fellow ex-Ferrari driver and teammate Felipe Massa was one of the few lucky ones to have visited Schumacher after his accident in Meribel.
      “I saw him,” Massa told Brazilian podcast Fala Galvao.
      “But I think we always have to respect Corinna’s decision.”
      When asked if Schumacher’s situation was in any way reversible, Massa replied: “I think if there was something [positive/ a solution], we would have known by now.”
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      But the Brazilian star remains hopeful and says he constantly prays for his friend’s full recovery.
      “But I’m always cheering and praying that maybe one day he’ll be back here, watching [Formula 1] or entering a race track, which is where I’ve always been with him.”
      Despite a fierce rivalry as teammates, Barrichello and Schuey had a friendly relationship off the racetrackCredit: AFP
      Barrichello spoke to Brazilian podcasts about his friendship with the German racing legendCredit: AP More

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      I am praying for Michael Schumacher after visiting him following his ski crash, says his best F1 pal Felipe Massa

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      SCHUMACHER’s best pal Felipe Massa has said he is praying for his friend’s full recovery after visiting him following his tragic ski crash.Today marks a full decade since Michael fell and struck a rock so hard it split his ski helmet in two – leaving him in a coma for 250 days.
      Felipe Massa (left) and Michael Schumacher were teammates at Scuderia FerrariCredit: Reuters
      Massa, 42, was considered a younger brother to Schumacher, and constantly prays for his friend’s full recoveryCredit: Reuters

      Schuey has since been living alongside his wife Corinna at theirĀ Lake Geneva homeĀ under the care of a team of 15 doctors.
      The F1 legend’s condition has been kept under lock and key, leaving fans and motorsport enthusiasts wondering about his health.
      But ex-Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, 42, was one of the few lucky ones to have visited Schumacher after his accident in Meribel, France.
      Regarded by the Schumacher family as Michael’s younger brother, Massa gave little information on Schuey’s condition as he insists in respecting the family’s privacy.
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      “I saw him,” Massa told Brazilian podcast Fala Galvao.
      “But I think we always have to respect Corinna’s decision.
      “Schumacher was like that, always very reserved with his family.
      “Even when he was still racing, his children only entered the racetrack when the race started, so as not to have the press on them.”
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      When asked if Schumacher’s situation was in any way reversible, Massa replied: “I think if there was something [positive/ a solution], we would have known by now.”
      But the Brazilian star remains hopeful and says he constantly prays for his friend’s full recovery.
      “But I’m always cheering and praying that maybe one day he’ll be back here, watching [Formula 1] or entering a race track, which is where I’ve always been with him.”
      The latest news comes after formerĀ F1Ā ace and pal of Schuey – Timo Glock –Ā spoke about what life could’ve been likeĀ had the icon of Motorsports never been in the accident.
      The 41-year-oldĀ GermanĀ fantasised over what he thinks Schumacher might be up to today if he was able to recover fully and regain his drive and determination for success.
      Timo Glock said: “He would always have been around the F1 paddock but whether he would have been a pundit, I donā€™t know.
      “He would not have been the F1 expert in front of the cameras. Yes, he would have doneĀ interviewsĀ but I think he would have worked for the sport he lived for.”
      But Timo feels like his quest for glory would’ve made him want to continue and win more championships but as a team principle.
      He continued: “Maybe not in the first part of his retirement, maybe later on. But he would definitely have been a good person in that position because he knows exactly what it needs.”
      Other successful drivers have also turned into team bosses such as Alain Prost and SirĀ Jackie Stewart.
      The driver also said he “never thought it would be that tragic”Ā a decade on from theĀ horrorĀ ski crash.
      Timo spoke toĀ BettingSites.co.ukĀ about how he first heard about theĀ newsĀ and how he never imagined it would cause so much long-term pain toĀ Michael.
      “We were playing cards and we heard about it on the news. It was a huge shock. You never thought it would be that tragic.
      “With Michael normally you would say he stands up and walks away. But sometimes things can be tragic.”
      Schumacher has also reportedly been back in the seat of a Mercedes car to help with his recovery.
      TheĀ F1Ā legend has been driven around in sporty AMG Merc to help stimulate his brain with familiar sounds ofĀ raceĀ cars.
      German publication BILD broke the heartwarmingĀ newsĀ about the ex-MercedesĀ driver being given regular trips in their cars as part of his treatment.
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      The purpose of the trips was to stimulate his brain with familiar sounds of race cars and the roar of a Mercedes AMG engine.
      The seven time world champion dominatedĀ motorsportĀ in a decade of dominance between 1994 and 2004 when he won titles with bothĀ FerrariĀ andĀ Benetton.
      Felipe was one of the few lucky F1 stars to visit Schuey after the fateful 2013 ski crashCredit: EPA More