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      Michael Schumacher’s record-breaking Ferrari tipped to sell for staggering £8.4MILLION as it is put up for auction

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      MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’S world championship-winning Ferrari is expected to sell for more than £8MILLION at auction.The F1 legend, 53, won seven drivers titles between 1994 and 2004 – the last five of which came with the iconic Italian racing team.
      Schumacher claimed five titles in a row between 2000 and 2004Credit: Getty – Contributor
      The German used the iconic car for the 2003 campaignCredit: EPA
      The legendary Ferrari car is going up for sale on FridayCredit: Reuters
      It will be auctioned off at a sale in Geneva, SwitzerlandCredit: EPA
      Schumacher won five races in this car during the 2003 seasonCredit: Reuters
      He beat Fernando Alonso to the crown in this carCredit: EPA
      It has an iconic design, made historic by Schumacher’s achievementsCredit: EPA
      A picture of the steering wheel shows the fascinating set-up of the carCredit: AFP
      And now the German’s 2003 Ferrari car – which helped Schumacher to five race wins on his way to the title – is going up for sale at an auction in Geneva on Friday.
      The supreme feat of engineering saw him eclipse Juan Manuel Fangio to become the first ever racer to win six F1 world championships.
      Now, someone will be able to own the incredible piece of motor racing memorabilia.
      Vincent Luzuy, executive assistant to the director of RM Sotheby’s sales – who are auctioning the car, explained why it is such a precious commodity.
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      He told Reuters: “It’s special because this car is one of the only four cars with more than four wins in the Ferrari history and especially with one of the most skilled driver’s of his generation, Michael Schumacher.”
      The “Chassis 229” Ferrari is set to fetch around £8.4m at auction as F1 fans flock to try and snap up the car.
      Back in April, his 1998 Ferrari car was sold at auction for £5m, while his 2001 car used at the Monaco Grand Prix hit the £6m mark.
      Schumacher’s record-breaking tally of seven world titles has since been matched by Lewis Hamilton.
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      But it is still yet to be beaten after Hamilton missed out on an eighth crown last year as Max Verstappen passed him on the last lap of the final race of the season.
      Meanwhile, Schumacher is currently living back home in Switzerland with his family.
      In December 2013, the German racing legend suffered a severe brain injury during a skiing accident in the French Alps.
      He was placed in a medically induced coma until June 2014.
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      Since the horrifying incident nearly nine years ago, he has lived an extremely private life with very few updates on his health.
      His son Mick, 23, currently races in F1 with Haas.
      Schumacher is Ferrari’s greatest ever F1 driverCredit: EPA More

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      World champion Max Verstappen reveals he could RETIRE from F1 in 2028 to try his hand at ‘few different kinds of racing’

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      TWO-TIMES World Champion Max Verstappen has revealed he could retire from F1 as soon as 2028. The Red Bull driver wrapped up his second Driver’s Championship last week after a chaotic Japanese Grand Prix.
      Verstappen was in high spirits after he won a strange race in Japan and sealed the ChampionshipCredit: Rex
      It was a stroll to the title for Verstappen who has dominated the second-half of the season.
      And the star celebrated the achievement in style with his McLaren driver pal Lando Norris.
      With the star only 25 and showing no signs of slowing down, Red Bull might have hoped for a long and successful dynasty with Verstappen at the helm.
      But the Dutchman has revealed he may only stay in F1 until 2028, when his long-term deal with the team expires and he will only be 31.
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      He told Sky Sports: “I don’t see myself driving until I’m 40 because I want to also do other stuff.
      “I’m having a lot of fun with what I’m doing right now and I’m still in F1 for a couple more years… I’m signed until ’28.
      “After that, it also depends how everything is going but I will probably try to do a few different kinds of racing because it’s important also to try different things.”
      But he added: “I really enjoy being part of this team for a long time and hopefully for a long time to come.”
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      In recent years F1’s most successful drivers have tended to stay on the grid deep into their careers.
      The best example is Fernando Alonso who returned to the sport last year and is 41-years-old.
      Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton is 37 and has recently signalled he could be driving well into his 40s as well.
      But as F1’s youngest ever driver, Verstappen entered the sport far earlier than either of them.
      Verstappen’s stock is currently very high after his controversial title win in Abu Dhabi last year and his far more dominant win this year.
      It had appeared Red Bull would face a real battle with Ferrari this year but the famous Italian team’s season came undone due to team errors and reliability issues.
      In contrast, Verstappen repeatedly impressed with a series of stunning drives, most notably at the Belgian Grand Prix and the race in Hungary. More

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      How Zlatan Ibrahimovic met stunning girlfriend Helena Seger in furious row over AC Milan star’s badly parked Ferrari

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      AC MILAN star Zlatan Ibrahimovic met his long-term partner when she confronted him about his bad parking.Helena Seger, 52, has been with the Swedish legend for two decades and she has revealed the unusual way they met.
      Helena Seger has been with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for 20 yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Seger met Ibrahimovic due to him double parking his sports carCredit: AFP
      The couple have two kidsCredit: Getty
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a big fan of supercarsCredit: Getty
      The model claims she furiously went over to Ibrahimovic, 41, to tell him to move his car that was blocking her vehicle in and it was love at first sight.
      She told Elle magazine: “He had parked his Ferrari badly in a car park in Malmo. He had done so in a way that prevented my Mercedes from coming out.
      “Quite gruffly, I told him to move it right away. And yes, he saw something that he liked.”
      Both her and the former Manchester United star are known for their sometimes fiery personality and dedication to their profession.
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      Seger said: “It’s not easy to live with him, but I admit it, it isn’t with myself either.
      “I think I like Zlatan because I stand up to him, I too have an important background and I have built my career with a lot of sacrifice.”
      The couple have two sons – Maximilian, 16, and Vincent, 14 – but despite Ibrahimovic and Seger being together since 2002 they are not married.
      She lifted the lid on why they haven’t tied the knot: “Getting married could disturb my sense of independence.
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      “I don’t want to be labelled simply as the wife of a player, or the winner of a beauty contest.
      “I think people don’t know how much I have studied, worked and fought.”
      Seger is a model and also manages her business portfolio with reports suggesting she is in charge of a real estate company in Italy.
      Ibrahimovic won the Serie A title last season with AC Milan but he is yet to feature this campaign as he is out with a bad knee injury.
      There has been claims it could force him into retirement but the 14-time league winner dismissed speculation saying: “I am arrogant, zero fear. I’m well, I’m working every day to come back.
      “You will surely see it. When I come back, I will be heard, you can count on it. I will do it with violence.”
      Helena Seager and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have chosen not to get marriedCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal fans are all saying the same thing as Bukayo Saka receives £800 ‘Mesut Ozil’ present from Gabriel Jesus

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      ARSENAL fans were in hysterics as Bukayo Saka received a special gift from Gabriel Jesus this week.The Brazilian striker brought Saka, 21, a limited edition Ferrari Mont Blanc pen at training on Wednesday.
      Hot shot Jesus bought his winger a present
      Saka received a fancy customised Mont Blanc pen from his team-mateCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Fans were laughing at the image of Ozil lookalike Enzo Ferrari on the packagingCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The flashy present retails at £795 but it wasn’t the cost that had fans buzzing.
      The packaging had a huge classic photo of Enzo Ferrari on it but many Gunners fans online genuinely thought it was ex-midfielder Mesut Ozil.
      One is a former Arsenal playmaker, the other one of the most famous names in motorsport, but they look identical.
      In fact, it’s commonly believed Ozil is the reincarnation of Ferrari, as he was born just weeks after the Italian legend’s death.
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      And fans one social media joked that the Basaksehir star was still in the Arsenal dressing room.
      One said: “What a lovely thing to do and he got Ozil to dress up and drive a Ferrari for the photo on the box.”
      Another user added: “Is that Ozil driving the car?”
      One fan laughed: “Will never forget when Enzo Ferrari left all the defenders on the floor and scored that late winner against Ludogorets.”
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      A supporter on Gunners Reddit claimed: “Oh s***. I thought it was Ozil haha”.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are lining up a THIRD move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz in January.
      This despite having two bids knocked back on transfer deadline day.
      Boss Mikel Arteta is becoming increasingly concerned about the recurring absence of injury-prone Thomas Partey and wants a top quality replacement to reinforce his squad.
      Arteta’s side face Tottenham in the North London derby on Saturday.
      The Gunners are out for blood as they take on their rivals in a match where EITHER side could go top of the table.
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      ‘I wish it was about pure quality’ – Lewis Hamilton pleads for more equality in F1 cars as Red Bull and Ferrari dominate

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has pleaded for more equal cars in Formula One.That’s after seeing Red Bull and Ferrari dominate Mercedes this season.
      Lewis Hamilton wants cars to be more equal in Formula OneCredit: Alamy
      The Mercedes ace has struggled to keep up with Red Bull and FerrariCredit: The Mega Agency
      Hamilton has struggled to keep up with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc in 2022.
      The seven-time F1 world champion has failed to win a single race this year.
      And Hamilton is currently sixth in the rankings, 167 points behind leader Verstappen.
      Most of the Brit’s problems stem from his poor Mercedes car, which has let him down on several occasions this term.
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      As for Verstappen, he has encountered hardly any issues in his speedy Red Bull vehicle.
      And Hamilton is desperate for a more even playing field in future F1 terms.
      That will stop certain manufacturers from running away in the title race.
      And it would also allow the individual quality of drivers to shine through.
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      Hamilton said: “While we do worry about things we can’t control, you have to try to learn not to.
      “I do watch other sports and I wish that it was just the pure ability that I have that makes all the difference.
      “So it’s definitely tough. But I don’t like the word ‘tough’ because I’ve just been in Africa and I’ve seen kids that have nothing, so nothing is ever really that tough.
      “I wouldn’t say it hurts. We all know what it could be.
      “We would love to be in that battle fighting, and I wish that all the cars were a lot closer and we were all having a much better battle closer to the front.” More

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      Ferrari looking to add two major upgrades to F1 car in last-ditch bid to stop Max Verstappen cruising to world title

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      FERRARI are reportedly looking to add two major upgrades to their car as they bid to stop Max Verstappen cruising to the world title. The Dutchman has an enormous 116-point lead in the Driver’s Championship and it now looks inevitable he will claim his second straight F1 crown.
      After fighting tooth and nail for last season’s championship, Max Verstappen appears to be waltzing to victory this yearCredit: Splash
      Ferrari’s season has largely unravelled but the team remain hopeful of being competitiveCredit: Rex
      Verstappen has won the last five races and pulled away from a floundering Ferrari who have been plagued by mechanical issues and strategic mistakes.
      But the famous Italian team are still fighting for every point and will be hoping to at least delay Verstappen’s coronation.
      The 24-year-old can win the championship as early as the next race in Singapore if results fall in his favour.
      But Motorsport report Ferrari are set to bring upgrades to their car to give themselves a lift.
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      The racing site says improvements will be made to the floor and the wings ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
      Both elements are crucial parts of an F1 car as Ferrari attempt to claw back some ground on Red Bull before the end of the season.
      Chiefs at the team see the race as a “great opportunity” to end Verstappen’s winning streak as the sport returns to the Marina Bay circuit for the first time since 2019.
      Motorsport say there could be a further update to come later in the season from Ferrari, with Mexico earmarked as the target race.
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      While much of the team’s attention has turned to their 2023 car, the Prancing Horse are still hopeful of being competitive over the remainder of this season.
      Charles Leclerc won two of the first three races this season but Red Bull have pulled ahead of their rivals and proven increasingly difficult to get close to over a full race distance.
      But qualifying has remained a positive for Ferrari with the team landing pole in over half of this season’s races. More

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      F1 giants Ferrari to DITCH iconic red livery for Italian GP at Monza as they opt for bold new yellow colour scheme

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      FORMULA ONE giants Ferrari are DITCHING their iconic all-red colours for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for a bold new look.Ferrari have made a number of design changes to both their car and driver suits ahead of their home race.
      Ferrari will wear yellow in their home GPCredit: Twitter
      The iconic F1 team have ditched the red on the drivers’ suitCredit: Twitter
      Leclerc wearing redCredit: Getty
      There has been some changes made to Ferrari’s liveryCredit: Getty
      Yellow has been added to the fin of the carCredit: Twitter
      The new design includes yellow on the fin, rear wing, and front wing of the F1 car – along with highlights on the race numbers.
      Drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will be wearing yellow from head to toe.
      The splashes of yellow are to celebrate 75 years of their car company.
      Yellow is Ferrari’s second colour as it is one of the colours of their home town, Modena.
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      The bright colour also prominently features in the background of their iconic prancing horse logo.
      This year also marks 100 years since the Monza circuit was constructed.
      Ferrari, who haven’t won a race since Austria, will be hoping yellow can bring them better luck.
      Their season has been plagued by bad luck so far.
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      From issues with their car, to poor decision making, to pit team mistakes… it has allowed defending F1 champion Max Verstappen to take a commanding lead in the driver championship.
      The Dutchman is 109 points clear of Ferrari’s Leclerc.
      Verstappen also has ten race wins this season with seven left to go.
      The record number of wins in an F1 season is 13, and it is currently held by legends Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.
      Another record Verstappen could clinch is the most points in a single F1 season.
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      It is currently held by seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who picked up 413 points in 2019.
      Verstappen is 103 short with a number of races to go. More

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      F1 driver line-up 2023: Who is racing on the Formula One grid next season?

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      THE 2022 F1 season is racing along with Max Verstappen leading the championship.That has led to plenty of talk about the 2023 Formula One campaign and who will be racing for each team. Here is everyone that has been confirmed so far as the 10 teams look to strengthen.
      Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will stay at Red Bull and McLaren next season
      Red Bull
      Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Reigning world champion Max Verstappen is signed for Red Bull until 2028 and Sergio Perez penned an extension until 2024 after the Monaco Grand Prix.
      Red Bull have been utterly dominant in 2022 and see no reason to change their driver line-up for next season as they look to continue their stranglehold on sport.
      Verstappen will more than likely be a two-time F1 world champion by the time 2023 comes around.
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      Mercedes
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
      Mercedes will retain Lewis Hamilton and George Russell for 2023 and will hope their car can be more competitive.
      The new regulations for 2022 have cost the team with Red Bull and Ferrari now ahead of the Silver Arrows in the pecking order.
      Many believe 2023 could well be Hamilton’s last year in the sport but Mercedes will definitely want to keep him if he wants to continue his glittering career.
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      Ferrari
      Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
      When they linked up in 2021 Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were the youngest line-up Ferrari had ever had.
      Both will race for the Prancing Horse in 2023 and will hope for better from their team who have made a number of errors with their strategy.
      Ferrari will need to deliver for their drivers next season or they could be tempted to move elsewhere as they are both out of contract at the end of the year.
      The 2023 grid is starting to take shapeCredit: AFP
      McLaren
      Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Lando Norris has a contract with McLaren until 2025 and is unquestionably the driver who leads the team.
      All the drama has been around the second seat though with McLaren ending the contract of Daniel Ricciardo a year early to bring in fellow Australian Oscar Piastri.
      Alpine thought they had an agreement in place for the driver they have backed throughout his career but Piastri signed a deal with McLaren instead.
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      Alpine
      Esteban Ocon and TBC
      Esteban Ocon is confirmed for 2023 after he signed a multi-year deal last season after an impressive start.
      Alpine were desperate to keep Fernando Alonso but were not willing to budge on offering him a one-year deal which meant he opted to shock them and sign with Aston Martin.
      Alpine then announced Oscar Piastri only for him to take to social media and state he wouldn’t be driving for them.
      The smart money is on Pierre Gasly joining the team from AlphaTauri and making it an all-French affair.
      Fernando Alonso is leaving Apline for Aston Martin in 2023Credit: Splash
      Aston Martin
      Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
      Fernando Alonso shocked Alpine by letting the world know he was joining Aston Martin to replace the retiring Sebastian Vettel.
      The Spaniard joins Lance Stroll who has the safest seat in F1 with his father owning the team.
      Aston Martin will hope Alonso can make a difference in helping the team move further forwards on the grid.
      Valtteri Bottas is set to continue at Alfa RomeoCredit: Rex
      Alfa Romeo
      Valtteri Bottas and TBC
      Valtteri Bottas left Mercedes for Alfa Romeo last season and signed a deal that is thought to run until 2024.
      His current teammate Zhou Guanyu has not been signed for 2023 yet and it is unclear whether he will be retained.
      Sauber will end their links to Alfa Romeo at the end of 2023 with Audi set to come into the sport in 2026.
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      AlphaTauri
      Pierre Gasly and TBC
      Pierre Gasly does have a contract with AlphaTauri but he is believed to be in negotiations with Alpine over a move to the team in 2023.
      Yuki Tsunoda has had a more encouraging season and with Gasly leaving he could have more chance of keeping his seat.
      Red Bull junior Liam Lawson could also be a name worth monitoring if AlphaTauri do lose Gasly.
      Pierre Gasly could leave AlphaTauri for AlpineCredit: Rex
      Williams
      Alex Albon and TBC
      Alex Albon has impressed following his return to the sport and has gotten the maximum out of a car that has been hard to drive in 2022.
      Nicholas Latifi is expected to leave the team and Oscar Piastri was going to drive for Williams.
      The fact the Australian has now signed for McLaren leaves Williams considering their options as to who their other driver will be. Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries has been a name mentioned.
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      Haas
      Kevin Magnussen and TBC
      Kevin Magnussen returned to Haas and F1 at the beginning of 2022 with the sacking of Russian driver Nakita Mazepin amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
      Mick Schumacher has shown glimpses of his potential this season but his contract has yet to be renewed.
      Daniel Ricciardo has been linked with Haas if Schumacher is let go by the team. More