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      Ferrari win Le Mans 24 Hours for first time in 58 years with forgotten F1 star behind wheel but Jenson Button struggles

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      EX-FORMULA 1 star Antonio Giovinazzi has led Ferrari to their first Le Mans 24 Hours victory in 58 YEARS.The Italian racing team had not won the iconic French event since 1965.
      Ferrari clinched victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on SundayCredit: Rex
      It is Ferrari’s first Le Mans victory since 1965Credit: EPA
      Antonio Giovinazzi, left, helped Ferrari to Le Mans gloryCredit: EPA
      But with the help of former Alfa Romeo F1 driver Giovinazzi, 29, Ferrari triumphed on Sunday.
      He was part of a three-man team which also included Britain’s James Calado and fellow Italian Alessandro Pier Guidi.
      Le Mans consists of teams racing without any intervals for a full 24 hours.
      The three drivers in each team take it in turns to drive their respective car around the track.
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      The winner is the team that has covered the most distance at the end of the 24 hours.
      Giovinazzi was on the F1 grid in 2017 and then for three more seasons between 2019 and 2021.
      He drove for Sauber and Alfa Romeo, starting 62 races and claiming 21 points.
      Britain’s Jenson Button, who won the Formula 1 world title in 2009, made his first appearance in Le Mans this year.
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      But he could only manage 33rd place out of 62 teams with Hendricks Motorsports.
      Outside of F1, Le Mans is seen as one of the major races to win to be considered one of the great drivers.
      Fernando Alonso, who has returned to F1 in recent years, has won the day-long endurance event on two occasions.
      The Indy 500 and Daytona Classic are other races in the same bracket.
      And Button has claimed the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen need to quit F1 and compete in Le Mans before they can be considered the best in the world.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “There’s every possibility that Max [Verstappen] could go down as the greatest but I like the idea that you can’t be the best driver in the world if you haven’t stepped outside of F1.
      “Fernando has done a phenomenal job. He left F1 and came and raced in Le Mans and Daytona, won both, then won Le Mans again.
      “I don’t think his performance has dropped away in his forties.” More

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      Watch Charles Leclerc race past McLaren star Lando Norris in £470k Ferrari on way to Spanish GP

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      CHARLES LECLERC left Formula One rival Lando Norris stunned after he raced past the McLaren star in his Ferrari while driving to qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.Norris, 23, was on his way to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya when he spotted Leclerc, 25, driving alongside him.
      Leclerc was filmed speeding past Norris while on the way to Spanish GP qualifyingCredit: Instagram / @landonorris
      He then began filming the Monaco-born star, but Leclerc raced pass him in a matter of seconds.
      Norris posted the short clip on his Instagram story with a caption that simply read: “OMG OMG OMG,” with a lovestruck emoji.
      Leclerc was driving his silver Ferrari F8 Spider, which is said to be worth around £470,000.
      The Scuderia ace took pole position ahead of last year’s Spanish GP, but he was forced to retire from the race due to a power unit issue.
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      Following Friday’s practice sessions, he admitted that he is hoping for a significant improvement on Sunday.
      Leclerc said: “First of all, we had a few new parts on the car, but I think it’s a great track to test these new upgrades.
      “Feeling is quite OK; we still have a lot to do to optimise this new package, but it felt pretty good.
      “Step by step, try and push more and more the car, and to go in places that we haven’t yet because we didn’t have the time.
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      “Just a normal process of having a new part and slowly going in the direction we want.”
      Leclerc currently sits seventh in the standings, with Norris down in 11th.
      McLaren have struggled to get up to speed this season and they have dropped down to sixth in the Constructors’ Championship as a result. More

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      Lewis Hamilton should only go to Ferrari if they almost DOUBLE his salary in mammoth offer claims F1 expert

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      LEWIS HAMILTON should not move to Ferrari unless they DOUBLE his salary. That is the view of Formula One expert Peter Windsor.
      Lewis Hamilton has been told not to head to Ferrari unless they DOUBLE his salaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The F1 driver is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Seven-time world champion Hamilton is out of contract at the end of the season, sparking rumours he could leave Mercedes.
      Ferrari have been earmarked as his next destination, with the Mail reporting there has been “close contact” between Hamilton and Scuderia president John Elkann.
      Hamilton, 38, reportedly earns a whopping £45million-a-year with the Brackley-based constructor, making him one of the highest-paid drivers on the grid.
      The Mail’s report adds Ferrari and Mercedes have the financial muscle to offer similar packages at around £40m, helped by drivers falling outside of F1’s new budget cap.
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      However, Windsor – an award-winning F1 journalist and former manager at both Williams and Ferrari – believes the Brit should only take Ferrari’s offer if the terms are DOUBLED.
      Speaking on a YouTube live stream, he said: “I’ve seen a few numbers bandied around. One was £40m.
      “If I was Lewis Hamilton, I’d be going for a lot more than £40m because you could argue that Lewis, with the Ferrari brand and what he could do for the Ferrari brand, should be thinking in terms of at least £50m just for PR and brand turnaround.
      “And then how much is he worth as a driver, as a pure race driver? You’d have to say £25-30m.
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      Peter Windsor believes a Hamilton-Ferrari deal should be worth at least £80millionCredit: Getty

      “£40m? I would say about £80m would be more logical. And if they’re not going to pay that sort of money, I don’t think he should do it.”
      In terms of performance, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have been irrepressible in earning race wins this season, with Verstappen winning four – including the Monaco Grand Prix – and Perez two.
      As a result, race wins have been hard to come by. Though Hamilton has managed to squeeze one podium in so far this season and he is yet to finish below P6.
      However, Mercedes will be hoping their fortunes will change quickly after implementing £1m worth of upgrades.
      Meanwhile, despite strong one-lap pace, Ferrari have also claimed just a single podium spot through Charles Leclerc – who hinted Hamilton was his ideal team-mate.
      Windsor continued: “I think he should stay at Mercedes and look for some long-term deal at Mercedes and continue.
      “Because what you don’t want to do if you’re Lewis Hamilton is leave Mercedes just as they’re going to be competitive because the odds are, having been uncompetitive for so long, that a team that big and that good will eventually find a way.
      “That’s another issue for Lewis, so he may well stay where he is and it could be the money that decides it.
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      “If I was managing Lewis and it was £40m, I’d say: ‘Nah, stay where you are.’
      “Ferrari [is a] huge brand for Lewis Hamilton to put his name to. Massive. And that’s [worth] a lot more than a £40m deal in my view.”
      He then added: “If Lewis is going to Ferrari, it’s such a big unknown in terms of how competitive that car would be that, if I was Lewis, I wouldn’t go for less than £80m.
      “I did say £100m to a mate the other day and he said: ‘That’s a bit much, isn’t it?’ I said: ‘OK, let’s bring it down to £80m…’
      “But £40m? You’ve got to be joking. If he does it for £40m, hats off to him because it means he’s just doing it for the love of the sport.
      “I’m not decrying the enormity of £40m, but I’m just saying for that he might as well stay at Mercedes really.”
      The Spanish GP is up next for Hamilton and Co.
      Before Verstappen won last year’s race, Hamilton had won five in a row around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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      This year will see the track’s controversial third sector chicane cut and replaced with a fast and winding right-hander before the final straight.
      It is the first time the layout will have been used in F1 since 2006. More

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      F1 star Fernando Alonso flogging ultra-rare £3.5million Ferrari Enzo after Monaco GP success

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      FERNANDO ALONSO is looking to cash in following his impressive Monaco GP finish.That’s by flogging his ultra-rare Ferrari Enzo, which could be set to fetch £3.5million at auction.
      F1 ace Fernando Alonso is set to sell his rare Ferrari Enzo at an auction in MonacoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs0iZ8Cor2q/
      The Spaniard finished second in Sunday’s Monaco GP behind Max VerstappenCredit: Alamy
      Spanish F1 star Alonso, 41, is enjoying a fine season with Aston Martin.
      He finished second in Sunday’s Monaco race behind champion Max Verstappen.
      And Alonso is now up to third in the driver standings, 24 points ahead of old foe Lewis Hamilton.
      He is now hoping for homecoming success at this weekend’s Spanish GP.
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      But Alonso, romantically linked with pop star Taylor Swift last month, will also be turning his sights to a major pay day at an auction house.
      The veteran racer has an epic collection of luxury cars, including a McLaren P1 and a Maserati GranCabrio.
      However, Alonso is now looking to get rid of one at an upcoming auction in Monaco on June 8 – specifically his ultra-rare Ferrari Enzo.
      Only 399 of the cars were ever made, with Alonso managing to get his hands on a 2011 version.
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      It has clocked up just 2,982 miles, has a top speed of 218mph and can go from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds.
      Alonso could pocket a tasty sum for it, with an older 2003 Ferrari Enzo – which also had more miles on the clock – recently selling for £3.5m in Paris.

      A statement from Monaco Car Auctions confirmed: “This Enzo gathers several major particularities.
      “In addition to being ‘Scocca n.1’ as mentioned in its Ferrari Classiche certification, there’s only 4,800km on the clock and it belongs until now to Fernando Alonso.” More

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      F1 star Charles Leclerc drops major Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari hint as he’s asked what he looks for in a team-mate

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      CHARLES LECLERC has dropped a major hint about Lewis Hamilton’s future.The Mercedes driver is facing an uncertain future at his current F1 team with his contract winding down.

      Charles Leclerc looked to Lewis Hamilton after being asked what qualities he wants in a team-mateCredit: Splash
      Leclerc’s response prompted a smiling response from the BritCredit: Splash
      The seven-time world champion sees his contract at Mercedes expire at the end of this season.
      And track rivals Ferrari are reportedly keen to make a move for the Brit and are readying a £40million offer.
      And potential future team-mate Leclerc has hinted that Hamilton could be on his way to the Italian team in a press conference.
      When asked what he looks for in a team-mate, he looked at the Brit and chuckled as he said: “Hello Lewis.”
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      The moment was enjoyed by Hamilton as he could be seen with a big grin on his face in response.
      Reports from Forbes suggest that Verstappen has overtaken Hamilton as the highest-earner in F1.
      Bonuses saw him take home £49.4million last year while Hamilton pocketed £45.3million.
      The bid from Ferrari could be upped or include huge bonuses that would take his wage back above Verstappen’s.
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      However, Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff insists Hamilton wants to commit to the team.
      Hamilton himself has outlined his intention to remain with the Silver Arrows.
      At the Azerbaijan GP, he did admit: “I’d be lying if I said I’d never thought about ending my career anywhere else.”
      It is believed Hamilton will decide his future based on which team gives him the greatest chance of winning an eighth title.
      New Mercedes upgrades will be introduced at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend including a new floor, front suspension and sidepod.
      Should the modifications prove a success, Hamilton may have faith he can rival Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez next season. More

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      F1 legend thinks Lewis Hamilton could join Ferrari due to jealousy of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull salary

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      RED BULL chief Helmut Marko thinks Lewis Hamilton could join Ferarri as he is jealous of Max Verstappen’s salary. Marko is an adviser of the team and head of their driver development programme.
      Lewis Hamilton took home less than Max Verstappen in 2022Credit: Getty
      Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko claims Hamilton is not happy at being paid less than his rivalCredit: Reuters
      Reports from Forbes suggest that Verstappen has overtaken Hamilton as the highest-earner in F1.
      Bonuses saw him take home £49.4million last year while Hamilton pocketed £45.3million.
      The seven-time world champion sees his contract at Mercedes expire at the end of this season.
      Ferrari are reportedly keen to make a move for the Brit and are readying a £40million offer.
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      The bid could be upped or include huge bonuses that would take his wage back above Verstappen’s.
      Despite Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff insisting Hamilton wants to commit to the team, Marko believes he could be tempted by a switch.
      He told F1 Insider: “There are things that really annoy Hamilton. Firstly, that he is no longer world champion and will find it difficult to become one again in the future.
      “He knows there is no place for him at Red Bull. And whether Ferrari will be better for him in terms of sport than Mercedes is not set in stone.
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      “In addition to the sporting perspective, Lewis is anything but happy that he is no longer the highest-earning driver in Formula 1.
      “This is Max Verstappen now. At least that he could change with Ferrari’s help.”
      The Dutch driver looks in line to continue his dominance this season, having won three of five races so far.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton has podiumed just once back in Australia.
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      Carlos Sainz could be a doubt for Monaco GP as Ferrari F1 star seen in bandages after football injury

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      CARLOS SAINZ could be a doubt for the Monaco Grand Prix after reportedly injuring himself during a charity football match. The Ferrari driver was one of a number of F1 stars involved in the match at Stade Louis II alongside team-mate Charles Leclerc.
      👀 ¡VENDAJE para CARLOS SAINZ! 👀🦵 Problemas físicos durante el partido benéfico en Mónaco… ¿duda para el Gran Premio del domingo? pic.twitter.com/IkU4t3x8N3— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 23, 2023

      Carlos Sainz could now be a doubt for the Monaco GPCredit: EPA
      But after being pictured with bandages around his leg, his participation in this weekend’s race could now be in doubt.
      The Spaniard was hooked shortly after the hour mark and was then seen being given treatment on his leg.
      However, it remains to be seen how serious the injury is.
      Sainz was seen putting ice onto his ankle following the 2022 edition of the charity game but did not miss the next race.
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      In the event Sainz is ruled out of Monaco race, Ferrari reserve Antonio Giovinazzi was mark his return to F1, having last been on the grid in 2021 with Ferrari’s sister team Alfa Romeo.
      Sainz, 28, sits in fifth in the driver standings this season, with Ferrari struggling to come close to the pace of runaway leaders Red Bull.
      The former McLaren driver is yet to score a podium this season.
      The closest he came to this was a P4 finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix on the opening weekend.
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      Since then he has finished sixth and 12th before back-to-back P5 results at the Azerbaijan and Miami Grands Prix.
      The football match also saw Sainz and Leclerc joined by a number of other high profile names in F1.
      These included Fernando Alonso, Pierre Gasly and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali. More

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      Toto Wolff gives huge update on Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes future as Ferrari ‘line up £40m deal for F1 legend’

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      TOTO WOLFF has reaffirmed his interest in signing up Lewis Hamilton to a new long-term deal.Both Hamilton and Wolff have been explicitly clear that they intend to sign new contracts but as yet there is no deal in place for the 38-year-old driver beyond this season.
      Lewis Hamilton is supposedly keen on staying at MercedesCredit: Splash
      Despite reported interest from rival teams like Ferrari in a £40million deal, Wolff has told Austrian media that he’s not worried about losing the seven-time world champion.
      He said: “These rumours come up every two years when we have to sign a new contract.
      “But none of this is true. We discuss normally, without any time pressure.
      “It’s just uncomfortable that two friends, two blood brothers who have been through thick and thin for ten years, suddenly have to discuss money.
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      “I’m firmly convinced that we’ll find each other, there’s not a millimetre of doubt for me.
      “I can’t imagine anything else. If we give Lewis a competitive car, he will win for a long time. Look at Tom Brady and what he was still capable of in his 40s.”
      Hamilton too has outlined his intention to remain with the Silver Arrows.
      At the Azerbaijan GP, he did admit: “I’d be lying if I said I’d never thought about ending my career anywhere else.”
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      Meanwhile, ahead of this weekend’s Monaco GP, former F1 world champion Damon Hill says it is up to Red Bull’s rivals to offer more of a fight.
      Christian Horner, the Red Bull team boss, asked “where are the others?” during a TV interview after Max Verstappen’s win in Miami with reference to Mercedes and Ferrari.
      And Hill says he’s right to question where the challenge is coming from after Red Bull won the opening five races this season.
      Hill said: “Christian is someone who likes to rub salt in the wounds – he doesn’t tend to say things without knowing the impact of his words.
      “But saying that everyone else has underperformed, he’s right.
      “Red Bull, that team has produced an absolute peach of a car. They’ve exploited whatever loopholes there are in the regulations so that it’s a legal car that is beautifully put together.
      “I was watching Max in Miami drive that thing and thinking, ‘That guy can do anything with that car’.
      “It’s so beautifully balanced. But everyone else has underperformed, he’s right.” More