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    Ferrari fail in bid to have Carlos Sainz’s Australian GP penalty overturned despite livid Spaniard’s protests

    FERRARI have failed in their bid to have Carlos Sainz’s penalty in the Australian GP overturned.The Spanish driver was hit with a five-second penalty for clattering into countryman Fernando Alonso in a hectic end to the race in Melbourne.
    Carlos Sainz crashed with Fernando Alonso during the Australian Grand PrixCredit: Rex
    Ferrari have been unable to overturn Sainz’s penalty after the raceCredit: Rex
    Sainz was livid that the penalty was applied without speaking to him first and accused the FIA of making a huge mistake.
    His Ferrari team had decided to seek a review of the incident, which ultimately dropped Sainz to 12th place and out of the points.
    However, after considering Ferrari’s appeal, which included testimonies from team boss Fred Vasseur and Sainz, the stewards deemed “there is no significant and relevant new element” that was not available at the time.
    A statement added: “The Petition is therefore dismissed…We decided that Sainz was wholly to blame for the collision.
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    “We considered the fact that this collision took place at the first corner on the first lap of the restart, when the Stewards would typically take a more lenient view of incidents.
    “However, we decided that notwithstanding that it was the equivalent of a first lap incident, we considered that there was sufficient gap for Sainz to take steps to avoid the collision and failed to do so.
    “We therefore imposed a five second time penalty.”
    Meanwhile, George Russell claims Lewis Hamilton’s decision not to retire last year “saved him” from criticism.
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    Hamilton decided to return in 2022 – despite the controversial end to the 2021 season when he was denied a record eighth world title by former Race Director Michael Masi’s handling of the Abu Dhabi GP.
    And Russell says that Hamilton remaining with the Silver Arrows helped “save” his own career from taking a tonking as Mercedes struggled for performance.
    He said: “In a way, having him as a teammate saved me. If he had left Mercedes or the sport when I joined the team, I would have been blamed for the step backwards the team made.
    “But I think that I’ve now proved what I’m worth and what I can do, so there’s no pressure in that regard.
    “I’m there to do my job as well as possible and I think I’m in a very good position.
    “So I don’t worry about statistics or whether I’m on Lewis’ pace or whatever, because I feel like I’ve already proved that over the past year.” More

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    Lewis Hamilton should QUIT Mercedes for rival team that ‘all drivers want to race for’, says F1 legend

    LEWIS HAMILTON has been urged to quit Mercedes for Ferrari by Formula One legend Gerhard Berger.The seven-time F1 world champion is in the middle of a four-week break between races.
    Lewis Hamilton has been urged to leave MercedesCredit: Reuters
    Gerhard Berger believes he should try to race for FerrariCredit: Getty
    He used his time-off over the weekend to head to Coachella.
    Hamilton came within touching distance of winning a chaotic Australian Grand Prix last time out.
    But Max Verstappen and Red Bull once again proved to be too quick as he his second race of the season.
    Hamilton’s P2 result meant he secured his first podium of the season to lift him up to fourth in the driver standings.
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    The next race will commence on April 30 at Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan.
    He will be hoping Mercedes can consolidate the improvement they showed in Australia by continuing to close the gap to Red Bull.
    However, Mercedes, who have admitted their car design is wrong, are not set to bring any car upgrades until May’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
    Hamilton himself has revealed his frustrations of the motor he is racing in this term, and now 63-year-old Austrian Berger, who competed in 14 F1 seasons, has urged him to look for a new team.
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    He told Marca: “If Lewis can’t get a competitive car at Mercedes and also if Red Bull’s doors are closed, why not try Ferrari in case they don’t want to give it up?
    “Maybe he can fix the problems they have. A driver’s commitment with a team it doesn’t mean anything, nobody reveals their cards.”

    Berger added: “All racing drivers want to drive for Ferrari at least once in their life.
    “Almost all the best drivers in history have been there at some point.
    “Ayrton Senna didn’t go because he knew that I couldn’t win there, maybe the same thing will happen with Lewis.”
    Meanwhile, Hamilton has learned his 2008 F1 title could be under threat after Felipe Massa revealed he is considering legal action over the Crashgate scandal.
    This is after comments made by ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone regarding the deliberate crash of Nelson Piquet Jr at the Singapore Grand Prix.
    Piquet has recently opened up on his experience and how Renault treated him “like a dog”. More

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    How the 2024 F1 grid could line up with NO Lewis Hamilton, fresh face at Mercedes and new team-mate for Max Verstappen

    THE Formula One grid in 2024 could look hugely different to what it does now. There are a number of teams who have drivers with expiring contracts.
    Lewis Hamilton may have retired by the start of the 2024 seasonCredit: Getty
    While Sergio Perez may seal a shock move elsewhereCredit: Getty
    It is also not out of the realms of possibility for a team to pick up a driver from an underperforming team.
    So with that in mind, how might the grid look by the start of the 2024 season?
    Red Bull – Verstappen and Tsunoda
    The first big shock would come at Red Bull, where Max Verstappen could be joined by a surprise new team-mate in Yuki Tsunoda.
    A recent report suggested Christian Horner was considering promoting Tsunoda from sister team AlphaTauri.
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    This would naturally lead to Perez’s departure, despite having a contract running to 2024.
    The current relationship between Verstappen and Perez has grown increasingly tense, with the latest from it seeing Verstappen snatch the fastest lap point away from an unhappy Perez in Saudi Arabia.
    Mercedes – Russell and Norris
    In the event Lewis Hamilton decides he has had enough of F1 and decides to allow his contract to expire at the end of the season, Mercedes will need some very capable hands to take his seat.
    There are fewer drivers more capable than McLaren’s Lando Norris, and with his team’s current underperformance, he may be tempted to try and grab a more competitive seat.
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    Indeed, despite being in an inferior car, Norris was the only driver outside of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari to score a podium in 2022 and break the 100-point mark.
    Despite reports suggesting his contract extension with McLaren could pose difficulties, with Norris the Brackley-based team would keep their all-British line-up as he partners George Russell.
    Ferrari – Leclerc and Sainz
    Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have contracts which run until 2024 and both are performing well despite the team’s performance and reliability issues.
    It is difficult to see any changes coming for the Scuderia before next season.
    Aston Martin – Alonso and Stroll
    In a similar sense to Ferrari, both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are unlikely to leave Aston Martin.
    Alonso has scored three back-to-back podiums this season, and Stroll’s dad Lawrence is the owner of the team. And he is desperate to give his son a car capable of winning titles.
    McLaren – Piastri and Perez
    With Norris gone, McLaren chief Zak Brown could bring Perez back to McLaren for a chance at redemption.
    Perez replaced Hamilton in 2013, but flopped as he was slammed by team-mate Jenson Button for his “unnecessary” aggressiveness.
    However, with a more mature mindset and far more experience under his belt, Perez could be brought back to ensure McLaren maintains a competitive edge over the rest of the midfield.
    Perez was always a consistent performer when with midfield teams as well.
    Alpine – Ocon and Gasly
    Despite having a less-than-desirable relationship in the past, both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly will likely remain at Alpin for the 2024 season.
    Both have contracts running until 2024, and a French team with two French drivers would be expected to keep the line up barring an exceptional change in stance between now and the season’s end.
    Haas – Hulkenberg and Ricciardo
    Despite rejecting a seat with the team for this year, team principal Guenther Steiner has remained optimistic about potentially landing Daniel Ricciardo.
    He previously said: “Everybody is wanting to speak with Danny after a year off.”
    Ricciardo would be partnering former Renault team-mate Nico Hulkenberg – with the pair shooting to fame on Drive to Survive – as Kevin Magnussen’s replacement.
    The Dane has one year left on his current deal and could be in line for an extension if he performs well, but a big name like Ricciardo may be too tempting to turn down for Haas.

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    Alfa Romeo – Bottas and Pouchaire
    If Alfa Romeo opts to drop out-of-contract Zhou Guanyu at the end of the season then their likely replacement will be Theo Pourchaire.
    The Frenchman was second in the F2 championship last year, and is once again sitting in second in the junior formula this year.
    The 19-year-old would represent the natural next choice given how he is already the team’s current reserve driver.
    Valtteri Bottas has a deal running until 2025, so the Finn is not likely to be moving on anytime soon.
    AlphaTauri – De Vries and Iwasa
    Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa currently leads the F2 championship and is next in line to be given an F1 nod by Red Bull.
    This is likely to see him head to AlphaTauri, where Red Bull send their up-and-coming stars to give them handy experience before potentially making the step up to the main team, as seen with Alex Albon and Gasly.
    Nyck de Vries has a contract running until 2024.
    Therefore, like Bottas he is unlikely to be heading elsewhere before next season.
    Williams – Albon and Schumacher
    Albon could have ANOTHER new team-mate at Williams by the start of 2024 with Mick Schumacher making his return to the F1 grid.
    Schumacher is the current reserve driver at Mercedes, and with Williams using the Mercedes engine it may give them a way to strengthen their relationship further.
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    Schumacher was dropped by Haas after a poor showing in his first two seasons. And in a similar sense the same may happen to rookie Logan Sargeant.
    The American has a one-year contract at the team and unless he performs well he could be cut in favour of Schumacher, who has said it is his “goal” to return to the grid in 2024. More

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    Jurgen Klopp uses amazing Ferrari analogy to explain why Liverpool are not signing Jude Bellingham

    JURGEN KLOPP has compared Liverpool’s failure to sign Jude Bellingham to a child not getting a Ferrari at Christmas.The Reds had been interested in signing the England international but as Klopp argued, a move proved to be too expensive.
    Jurgen Klopp has said Jude Bellingham is too expensive for LiverpoolCredit: PA
    He compared the potential deal to giving a child a Ferrari at ChristmasCredit: Alamy
    Bellingham is expected to make a big summer transferCredit: Getty
    Liverpool are keen to add to their midfield options this summer and Bellingham, 19, would have been an ideal option.
    However, the club will have to move on to new targets.
    Klopp, 55, was asked about the interest in the Borussia Dortmund star, and at first refused to discuss the speculation.
    He said: “If I don’t speak about players we sign and don’t sign, why would I now speak about this kind of speculation? Really nothing to say about it.
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    “It’s not about Jude Bellingham now, my answer now. Definitely not.”
    The German was pressed on the matter and he gave in to elaborate on the club’s position.
    He compared the potential transfer to a child asking for a Ferrari for Christmas, something that would not be “a good idea”.
    He added: “I never understood why we constantly talk about things we theoretically cannot have.
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    “We cannot have six players in the summer, where everyone is £100 million, for example. That’s kind of clear.
    “You have to realise what you can do and then work with that.
    “We are not children, if you ask a five-year-old what they want for Christmas and they tell you I want to have ‘a Ferrari’, you wouldn’t say that’s a good idea.
    “It’s too expensive and, anyway, you cannot drive it.
    “That’s how it is. If this kid is then unhappy his whole life because he cannot get a Ferrari it would be a really sad life.
    “It’s just what can you do, and you work with that, nothing else to say about it.
    “It’s always how I worked. What we need and want, we try absolutely everything to get it.
    “But there are moments you have to accept that this or that is not possible for us, and you step aside and do different stuff.”
    Dortmund are believed to have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham.
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    Liverpool could now turn to cheaper targets such as Mason Mount, Youri Tielemans, who is available on a free transfer, and Bayern Munich star Gravenberch.
    That is a bonus for the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, both of whom hold a long-term interest in Bellingham. More

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    F1 star Charles Leclerc begs fans to stop ‘crossing boundary’ by gathering outside his apartment after address is leaked

    CHARLES LECLERC has pleaded with fans to stop gathering outside his home after his address recently became public. The Ferrari driver said he has been inundated with fans gathering outside his apartment hoping to get a picture and autograph from him.
    Charles Leclerc has suffered two retirements in the opening three races of this seasonCredit: Getty
    Leclerc had his watch stolen whilst signing autographs for fans at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in 2022Credit: Rex
    Leclerc said he is happy to stop for photos in the street or at the race track but insisted that there are boundaries when it comes to his private life.
    The 25 year old released a short statement on his Instagram story on Sunday morning pleading with fans to stop ringing the doorbell to his apartment.
    It read: “For the past few months, my home address has somehow become public, leading to people gathering beneath my apartment, ringing my bell, and asking for pictures and autographs.
    “While I’m always happy to be there for you and I truly appreciate your support, please respect my privacy and refrain from coming to my house.
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    “I’ll make sure to stop for everyone when you see me on the streets or at the track, but I won’t be coming downstairs if you visit my home.
    “Your support, both in person and on social media, means the world to me, but there is a boundary that should not be crossed.”
    The Monegasque previously had his watch stolen whilst signing autographs at the Emilia Romagna in 2022.
    Two arrests have since been made in connection with the incident after Italian police raided the property of one of the suspects.
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    Leclerc has endured a tough start to the 2023 season with two retirements from the opening three rounds.
    The Ferrari man currently sits 10th in the standings with Ferrari occupying fourth in the constructor’s championship. More

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    Fernando Alonso reveals biggest ever F1 rival as two-time world champ snubs Lewis Hamilton despite epic McLaren battles

    FERNANDO ALONSO singled out Formula One legend Michael Schumacher as his greatest ever rival.Alonso snubbed famous foe Sir Lewis Hamilton, with whom he had such an intense feud when they were team-mates at McLaren for one season in 2007 that he quit the team.
    Alonso snubbed Sir Lewis Hamilton when naming his greatest ever rivalCredit: Splash
    Marco Alonso named Michael Schumacher as his fiercest ever rivalCredit: Getty
    The Aston Martin driver has instead opted for Schumacher, whom he beat to the top in 2005 and 2006 to win both of his world titles.
    The 41-year-old admits it is “difficult” to choose his fiercest ever opponent but the Ferrari legend’s dominance in the mid-2000s ranks him above everyone else.
    Alonso told Bang & Olufsen: “It is difficult to choose one because they were all great rivals and very talented drivers as well.
    “When I came to this sport, Michael Schumacher was dominating the races and everything, probably that fight with him would still be the one I would choose.
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    “Fighting against Michael was very special, so I would say that.”
    Alonso and Hamilton rekindled their rivalry last year after the crashed at the Belgian Grand Prix.
    The Spaniard put the seven-time world champion on full-blast as he branded him “an idiot”.
    The ex-Renault star also claimed the British great “only knows how to drive and start in first” in a petulant attack.
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    But the Mercedes superstar cooled their rift by insisting he is trying to “be a better driver”.
    The 38-year-old then joked on social media that he’d offer Alonso a signed cap as a peace offering.
    Hamilton said: “It’s not a thing for me. It doesn’t change anything, it doesn’t really affect me in the slightest.
    “With the cap it was just a little fun thing. It’s good to have fun sometimes with these things. For me, I am always trying to be a better driver.
    “Also, I know there are a lot of young kids that are following me and it’s important the steps I try to take in my behaviour, so I am always trying to learn and be better.” More

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    Four arrested over Charles Leclerc’s stolen £265,000 Richard Mille watch as police release footage from robbery

    ITALIAN police have made four arrests over Charles Leclerc’s stolen £265,000 watch.The Ferrari driver’s Richard Mille timepiece was swiped from his wrist in Tuscany last April.
    Police have arrested four people over Charles Leclerc’s watchCredit: Alamy
    Police released a video showing two of the alleged thieves on a motorcycle
    And they are believed to be meeting with another accomplice
    Leclerc and the watch that was apparently stolen
    The police said in a statement that they discovered two “valuable watches, the provenance of which will be investigated further” upon a search of one of the suspect’s homes.
    However, it has not yet been confirmed whether either of the watches belongs to the F1 star.
    Three men and one woman have been arrested.
    The police also released a video showing the alleged thieves on a scooter meeting up with another accomplice.
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    The theft happened as fans noticed Leclerc in the Tuscan city of Viareggio and began gathering to take photos with.
    But the F1 driver, from Monaco, eventually became mobbed while signing autographs for fans and a thief managed to grab his watch.
    Leclerc did not realise his watch had been stolen until later when he reported the incident to the police.
    Richard Mille sponsor the Ferrari driver and is also a popular brand with the other racers.
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    Leclerc will now be hoping his form on the track improves following a poor start to the F1 season.
    The driver was forced to retire in Sunday’s Australian GP after a first lap collision.
    He is currently 10th in the championship and 63 points behind leader Max Verstappen.
    The driver was also recently left fuming after F1 introduced a ban on riding a bike around a track before races.
    He insisted that he would just watch videos of the track instead of walking around it. More

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    Inside Formula 1 drivers’ luxury car collections – including Max Verstappen’s James Bond car and Hamilton’s £13m garage

    FORMULA 1 drivers definitely live life in the fast lane – on and off the track.As some of the highest-paid sports stars in the world, they have huge mansions, designer outfits, and an impressive supercar collection to show for it.
    Lewis Hamilton shows off his Mercedes-Benz GLC SUVCredit: LewisHamilton/twitter
    Carlos Sainz with his Ferrari 600 LT SpyderCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
    And as many of them have shown, driving for some of the world’s biggest carmakers like Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz comes with incredible perks.
    Just ask Lewis Hamilton, whose partnership with Mercedes has netted him some of the manufacturers’ most amazing vehicles.
    Here, we take a peek into the garage of some of Formula 1’s biggest stars to see what they drive when they are not competing on the grid.
    Sergio Perez
    Sergio’s private car collection is said to be worth £4.3millionCredit: Rex
    His Bugatti Chiron cost a mind-blowing £2.5millionCredit: bugatti
    Although Sergio is yet to win a major championship, he’s still one of the most recognisable Formula 1 stars and is the fourth highest-paid driver on the grid right now.
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    The Mexican reportedly has five luxury cars to his name including a Bugatti Chiron, which retails from a mind-blowing £2.5million.
    Other cars in his collection include a McLaren 720S, a Mercedes Benz AMG, a Porsche Panamera, and a BMW X7.
    In total, the Red Bull racer’s cars are said to be worth over £4.3million.
    Charles Leclerc
    Charles Leclerc is one of the richest stars on the grid todayCredit: AP
    His vast collection includes a Rolls Royce WraithCredit: AFP
    Monte Carlo-born Charles is one of the grid’s most talented stars, with an estimated net worth of £42.5million after signing a deal with Ferrari in 2019.
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    He has one of the most impressive collections of private vehicles said to be worth £5.6million, including the powerful Bugatti Chiron and a Rolls Royce Wraith, worth £811,180.
    He also has a Ferrari GTC4 in his garage, which reportedly set him back £689,000, and a McLaren GT, which retails at £649,000.
    But that’s not all – the 25-year-old owns a Ferrari F8, a Land Rover Discovery, and a Jaguar XF.
    Max Verstappen
    Max’s collection is inspired by James BondCredit: Max33Verstappen/twitter
    Max also owns an Aston Martin Valkyrie, said to give drivers an F1 experienceCredit: Reuters
    The Red Bull driver is one of the highest-paid stars in Formula 1 and has a private car collection inspired by James Bond.
    Max owns a 007-type DB11, a follow-up to the DB10, driven by the fictional secret agent in Spectre.
    The Dutchman is reported to have added an Aston Martin Valkyrie to his collection. According to reports, the vehicle is priced at a whopping £2.1million.
    The manufacturer’s website describes the car as the closest anyone will get to having the Formula 1 experience on the road.
    Lewis Hamilton
    The Mercedes-Benz driver has several cars made by his teamCredit: MercedesAMGF1/twitter
    He says he no longer drives many of his supercars for environmental reasonsCredit: Xposure
    As a seven-time champion, it is no surprise that Lewis Hamilton likes to travel in style with a collection of some of the most luxurious vehicles.
    He has owned a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and a Ferrari LaFerrari.
    But these days, he prefers to be a bit more low-key as he takes the environment into consideration.
    In 2020, he told Reuters: “I don’t drive any of the cars that I own anymore. I only drive my [electric Mercedes] EQC.”
    It’s been reported that he also has a Mercedes-Benz G63, a GLC SUV, a McLaren P1, and a Pagani Zonda 760. According to reports, his private car collection is worth over £13.8million.
    Carlos Sainz
    Carlos Sainz has proudly shared snaps of his McLaren 720S on social mediaCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
    The star also has a McLaren 600 LT SpyderCredit: mclarenautomotive/facebook
    Carlos’ net worth is estimated to be £6.4million, meaning he has the means of securing himself an enviable car collection.
    It includes a Ferrari 812 Competizione, worth nearly £488,000.
    The Ferrari driver also has two McLarens – a 720S and a 600 LT Spyder – and has proudly shared snaps of them on social media.
    At £177,310, his Ferrari Roma is the least expensive vehicle in his possession.
    Fernando Alonso
    Fernando has several supercars including a McLaren
    Before switching teams from Alpine to Aston Martin, Fernando, 41, used to travel around in an Alpine A110 but has since upgraded.
    He now drives an Aston Martin DBX luxury SUV, which Fernando says is his dream car – the car doesn’t come cheap either, with the 2022 version boasting a starting price of £158,000.
    According to Slash Gear, the Spaniard’s garage includes a La Ferrari, a Porsche 918 Spyder, and a McLaren P1, which costs a staggering £895,000.
    Other cars in his collection are a Maserati GranCabrio, and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fernando Alonso Edition, which only had 40 units and typically sells for £244,000.
    Lance Stroll
    Lance Stroll is worth £41.6million and and owns a range of supercarsCredit: Splash
    His Ferrari California set him back a staggering £290,000Credit: Alamy
    Although Lance Stroll is worth £41.6million, his father Lawrence, who is a part owner and executive chairman of Aston Martin has a £2.4billion wealth.
    Lance’s car collection is one of the most incredible and is said to include a Ferrari California, which set him back £290,000.
    The Canadian also owns a Lamborghini Huracan, a Mercedes Benz AMG GT-R, and an Aston Martin Vantage, which is sold for about £131,000.
    His father, on the other hand, has a £50million Ferrari 250 GTO – the world’s most expensive car, and a £200million superyacht.
    Lando Norris
    Lando Norris has been living a glam life ever since swapping the UK for MonacoCredit: Getty
    Lando drives a powerful McLaren 720S, with a £248,800 price tagCredit: Getty
    He was seen driving a Fiat 500 Jolly in MonacoCredit: Norrislandofans/twitter
    He left the UK for Monaco when he got an extension to his McLaren deal last year and has been living the glam life ever since.
    Lando’s supercars includes a £248,800 McLaren 720S, which has the capability to go from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 212 mph.
    Staying loyal to his team, he also owns a McLaren 570 GT, which comes with a £169,000 price tag.
    He isn’t all about the big cars, however – he has been spotted driving around Monaco in a cute Fiat 500 Jolly, which has sparked a ton of memes and TikTok videos.
    Valtteri Bottas
    Valtteri Bottas has a £25million fortune and a number of carsCredit: EPA
    Valtteri owns a McLaren 765LT, which sells for £310,000
    Vatlterri, 33, who spent most of his career at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate, has a £25million fortune in his own right and takes home £8.6million a year driving for Alfa Romeo.
    It’s no surprise then that he can afford a car collection that includes a McLaren 765LT Spyder, which goes for £310,000.
    There’s also a Mercedes Benz AMG GT Black Series for nearly £286,000, and an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifogilo for £74,736
    The least expensive car in the Finnish racer’s collection is a Mercedes AMG C63 for £69,000.
    George Russell
    George Russell with his Mercedes AMG GT that cost £97,000Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63
    He also owns a Mercedes C63 S Coupe and posted a picture on social media of him washing itCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
    As a driver for Mercedes, George, 25, has an array of supercars he could choose from, including his Mercedes AMG GT, which costs £97,000.
    Powered by a 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 and has a top speed of 190 mph.
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    The British racer also owns a Mercedes C63 S Coupe which is on the market for £63,482.
    He has even shared pictures of himself on social media washing the car himself by hand. More