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      Lewis Hamilton names F1 star he would ‘love’ to replace him at Mercedes when he leaves for Ferrari

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has backed Sebastian Vettel to replace him at Mercedes when he quits for Ferrari next season.The seven time world champion has decided to jump ship to get the best chance of winning a record eighth world title.Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025Credit: RexHamilton has backed Sebastian Vettel to succeed him at MercedesCredit: GettyAnd that leaves a spot at Mercedes, where Vettel has emerged as a shock candidate to drive alongside George Russell.Vettel, 36, retired at the end of the 2022 season, but is considering a comeback and has spoken with Merc boss Toto Wolff, with Hamilton thinking it is a great idea.Speaking ahead of this week’s Japanese GP, Hamilton said: “I would love for Seb to come back. I think it would be an amazing option for the team.”German driver, multiple world championship-winning driver and someone who has got amazing values to help take this team forward.”READ MORE IN F1However, Hamilton – who said he had given “zero” thought as to his replacement, reckons Mercedes should opt for a younger driver.He added: “The only thing I really care about is that the team takes on someone with integrity and that is aligned with the team and where the team’s going.”Someone compassionate that’s able to work with great people and continues to lift them up. There’s so many great people in this team.”And as drivers, there are some that are more selfish than others, there are some that are good drivers but perhaps not the best within the team environment.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I don’t know because I’ve not been in with all of them. But I hope they find someone great.”They’ve already got George and he’s perfect so finding a good option alongside him I’m sure they’ve got so many good options.Formula One legend Sebastian Vettel says it would ‘depend on the package’ and ‘the car’ for him get behind the wheel again “They’ve got so many options. I do think it’s always great to give an opportunity to up and coming drivers so the idea of a youngster coming in for me is exciting.”Russell was also quizzed about Vettel’s return and added: “His personality is missed on the grid and I think it’s important we have the best 20 drivers in the world competing for race wins and championships.”I’m really open and happy to have anyone as my teammate, whether it’s a world champion or a rookie.”Meanwhile, Hamilton, who by his own admission has made his worst start to a season, says he will soon start negotiating with Ferrari about their plans for 2025.First though he has to clear it with Merc boss Wolff and until then says he is committed to helping turn the team around.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 He said: “At some stage I will have to start the conversation with Toto. I’ve never been in this position at this time of the year.”When I was leaving McLaren it was towards the end of the season. I had my first seat fit [at Mercedes] after the season was done.”I’m not quite sure how to navigate it but right now I want to finish on a high here so all my energy is going into this. Of course there’s excitement for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Right now we’re going through a difficult phase, that’s my challenge and where all my energy is going to try and figure out how we can get ourselves back to the top.”I’m a competitor first and foremost so I want to win. Thinking about next year is not going to help me do that.”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 in his 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 £50million they were dishing out to Hamilton. More

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      Lewis Hamilton only appeared in video game Fortnite after the makers of the game agreed to his bizarre request

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was happy to appear in Fortnite – but only if the creators included his bulldog Roscoe.The 39-year-old shocked the sporting world before the start of the season by announcing that he would leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025.Hamilton first joined Fortnite’s Icon Series in NovemberCredit: ForniteHamilton’s bulldog Roscoe is a regular guest on the F1 paddockCredit: GettyFortnite is an online gaming platform released by Epic Games in 2017 and is now worth a whopping £31.5billion. Within a year, the virtual world had captured the imaginations of millions worldwide, including Hamilton himself who first picked up the console in 2018.When organisers learned about his interest in playing the game, they collaborated to bring the racer into the virtual world of Fortnite in November 2023.Notably, the skins are devoid of any Mercedes branding and instead embrace another element the seven-time world champion is known for – his style.READ MORE F1 NEWSOne of the two skins features the F1 star in a black suit that is accented with bright yellow and pink strips.Accessories on this skin include a beaded necklace, sunglasses, a single earring, a ring and a watch — with plenty of exposed tattoos.Also making his gaming debut was Hamilton’s bulldog Roscoe, who is present in two of the give items in the bundle. Roscoe, who currently has 961K Instagram followers, features as dangly back bling, and also makes an appearance perched on the front of the Hamilton’s surfboard-like glider.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIn the GQ video, a question that came up was, “Lewis Hamilton is in Fortnite?” Hamilton replied: “Yep. I got the opportunity to be in Fortnite. It’s a game that I played for a long time, but I said only if Roscoe could be in it.Lewis Hamilton’s first ever F1 world title thrown into question as Felipe Massa files damning lawsuit”They were like, ‘No problem.’ So Roscoe is in my jet pack hovering behind me as he’s my psychic.”There is no doubt about how fond the Mercedes driver is of his bulldog.Hamilton joined a steadily growing number of noted sports stars and celebrities to be turned into Fortnite skins as part of the Icons series.These include, England captain Harry Kane, tennis star Naomi Osaka, LeBron James, and Neymar Jr, Marco Reus and three-time super-bowl winner Patrick Mahomes.Hamilton’s interview with the fashion mag also saw him talk about the controversial conclusion to the otherwise thrilling 2021 F1 title fight.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 in his 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 £50million they were dishing out to Hamilton. More

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      F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2024: UK start time, FULL schedule, TV channel, live stream as Suzuka hosts fourth race of season

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      SUZUKA will host the fourth race of the 2024 F1 season this weekend as the Japanese Grand Prix takes centre stage.Ferrari will be hoping they can keep up the pressure on Red Bull following Carlos Sainz’s triumph at the Australian Grand Prix last time out.Carlos Sainz and Ferrari were victorious in Australia last time outCredit: GETTYMax Verstappen failed to make it 10 consecutive race wins Down Under after a brake issue forced him to retire after just four laps.However, the Dutchman is still at the top of the F1 driver standings following wins at the opening two races of the 2024 season.Verstappen was victorious in Suzuka last year, while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and third respectively.Lewis Hamilton is seeking his first Podium finish of the season in Japan after an underwhelming start for the British racing legend.READ MORE IN F1When is the Japanese Grand Prix?
      The Japanese Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, April 7.
      Lights Out is expected to be at 6am BST.
      The Suzuka International Racing Course will host.
      What TV channel is the Japanese Grand Prix on and can it be live streamed?
      The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage is set to begin at 5am BST.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the NOW app/website.
      Japanese Grand Prix schedule (All times BST)Friday, April 5Most read in Motorsport
      First practice: 3.30am – 4.30am
      Second practice: 7am – 8am
      Saturday, April 6
      Third practice: 3.30am – 4.30am
      Qualifying: 7am – 8am
      Sunday, April 7
      Race – 6am
      Current F1 Driver StandingsHere are the current F1 Driver Standings ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix:
      Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 51
      Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 47
      Sergio Perez, Red Bull – 46
      Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 40
      Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 28
      Lando Norris, McLaren – 27
      George Russell, Mercedes – 18
      Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 16
      Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 9
      Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes – 8
      Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 6
      Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6
      Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 3
      Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 1
      Alex Albon, Williams – 0
      Zhou Guanyu, Kick Sauber – 0 
      Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 0
      Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 0 
      Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0
      Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber – 0
      Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0
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      Lewis Hamilton admits regret at turning down role in £1.3bn mega blockbuster – as he opens up on step into Hollywood

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has opened up on his regret of turning down a role in Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.Back in 2018, Hamilton was invited to star in the second instalment of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun series, having previously expressed a desire to be in a movie.Lewis Hamilton has revealed his regret at not being able to star in Top Gun: MaverickCredit: Campbell Addy/ GQTom Cruise offered Hamilton a chance to star as a pilot in the blockbuster during filming in 2018Credit: GettyHowever, despite his eagerness to be part of the action Hamilton was unable to take on the role due to his own dogfight with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel for the 2018 Formula One title.Speaking to GQ Magazine, the 39-year-old F1 maverick has admitted he wishes he was able to be part of the film but did not want to let the movie down.The seven-time F1 champion explained how he had unexpectedly been invited to the set of 2014 movie Edge of Tomorrow by Cruise before pleading for a role in Top Gun 2 if one was ever made over dinner.Hamilton said: “I said, ‘Dude, if you ever do Top Gun 2… I will even be a janitor – just let me be in it’.”READ MORE IN F1However, when a chance to star in the film – which made £1.3billion at the box office in 2022 – as a pilot actually cropped up, Hamilton could not take it due to his F1 commitments. He explained: “Firstly, I hadn’t even had, like, an acting lesson. And I don’t want to be the one that lets this movie down. And then secondly, I just really didn’t have the time to dedicate to it. “I remember having to tell Joe [Kosinski] and Tom – and it broke my heart. And then I regretted it, naturally, when they show me the movie and it’s, ‘It could’ve been me’!”Hamilton did not let that setback stop him from entering the film industry, revealing how he found himself on a Zoom call with Top Gun director and producer duo Joe Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer a couple of years later.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIn 2022, Hamilton launched his own film and TV company – Dawn Apollo Films – with two huge projects, the first being an F1 flick with Brad Pitt and the second a documentary about Hamilton’s life.The F1 blockbuster Hamilton is producing is being directed by Top Gun: Maverick director Kosinski and some of it was filmed during last season’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramHowever, Hamilton revealed he was more than aware of the potential problems with such projects.He said: “My point was: Guys, this movie needs to be so authentic.”There’s two different fan groups that we have – like, the old originals, who from the day they’re born hear the [BBC] Grand Prix music every weekend and watch with their families, and the new generation that just learned about it today through Netflix.”I felt my job really has been to try to call BS. ‘This would never happen. This is how it would be. This is how it could happen.’ “Just giving them advice about what racing is really about and what, as a racing fan, would appeal and what would not.”Hamilton added he does not feel a need to be competitive with other motorsport movies such as “Le Mans”, “Ford v Ferrari”, “Rush” or most recently “Ferrari”.He said: “I do watch all of them. But one thing I think you’ll learn about me is I don’t like to – we live in such a judgemental world, and having seen how, for everything, building something from scratch and creating takes so much time and commitment from so many people.”So I never like to be someone to dog anything…Hamilton has since started a film and TV company which will see Brad Pitt star in an F1 movieCredit: Getty”Capturing racing is really, really difficult, and I don’t think anyone’s been able to really capture it in a way that brings the adrenaline you have as a racing driver. “If you look at the old movies, with [Steve] McQueen, the big camera on the helmet and the guy lying on the front of the car to capture the shot?”You should see some of the cameras that Joe is able to use. He’s a visionary.”I don’t feel competitive with these movies. But I guess we probably will be.”Hamilton’s interview with the fashion mag also saw him talk about the controversial conclusion to the otherwise thrilling 2021 F1 title fight.In the final lap of the season in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen overtook Hamilton after “human error” from race director Michael Masi in implementing the rules for a safety car restart.This season is Hamilton’s final year with Mercedes after announcing he would join Ferrari for the 2025 season.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he has struggled on track with his highest finish so far being seventh in the opening weekend, though he will hope to improve at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.The Global Creativity Issue of GQ is available via digital download and on newsstands on April 9th. 🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Mercedes drop huge hint over Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton replacement as they offer 17-year-old wonderkid first F1 drive

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      MERCEDES have dropped a major hint that teenage sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli could be set to replace Lewis Hamilton.Seven-time world champion Hamilton, 39, is leaving the Silver Arrows for Ferrari in 2025 as he seeks a record-breaking eighth title.Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025Credit: GettyAndrea Kimi Antonelli is being linked as Hamilton’s replacement at MercedesCredit: GettyIt leaves a vacancy alongside George Russell, with a host of names being linked to the seat.McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, RB’s Daniel Ricciardo, ex-Haas driver Mick Schumacher, and Williams’ Alex Albon have all been mooted as possible options.But Italian Antonelli, 17, is now set to be given the opportunity to prove himself as the best suitor when he gets behind the wheel of the Mercedes W12.He will spend two days driving Mercedes’ 2021 constructors’ championship-winning car at the Austria’s Red Bull Ring on April 16 and 17.READ MORE IN F1According to The Mirror, it will be the first of several auditions for Antonelli to prove he has the ability to succeed Hamilton.After impressing in F4 last year, Antonelli has been promoted straight to F2 for the 2024 season.He also has a personal relationship with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff as his family are close to the Austrian businessman.An impressive debut year in F2 could convince Mercedes to take a chance on him in 2025.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe is racing for Prema this year alongside Oliver Bearman – who finished seventh at the Saudi Grand Prix after he replaced the absent Carlos Sainz.Antonelli is down in ninth in the F2 standings after three races, but did finish fourth in Melbourne last month.Ultimate F1 team principal’s rich list including Red Bull’s Christian Horner and Mercedes boss Toto WolffSpeaking previously about Antonelli, Mercedes boss Wolff said: “We got Kimi under the wings in 2012 and he was a great kid already then.”You could see the character [and] he was strong. We had him in the garage and there was a lot of confidence.”In go-karting his track record was immense and then you put him in the junior formulas and he wins every single season in his rookie year.”But we’ve got to be careful because there’s a lot of hype around him.”Putting him into F2 is a big step because those cars are heavier and much more powerful.”If we give him his time and don’t expect him to be killing it in his first season, I think he can be a really great one in this sport.”He’s 17 – this is so young.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo flaunts new £2m Ferrari so exclusive only 599 were ever made as latest addition to £19m car collection

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has added an ultra-rare Ferrari to his £19million supercar collection.The 39-year-old returned to Portugal for international duty last week.Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted driving a new £2m Ferrari in PortugalCredit: InstagramOnly 599 units of the Ferrari Daytona SP3 were releasedCredit: Instagram @cristianoHe did not feature in the squad’s 5-2 win over Sweden, but played a full 90 minutes against Slovenia on Tuesday.While he was in his home country, Ronaldo was keen to show off the latest addition to his already-impressive car collection.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was spotted driving a red Ferrari Daytona SP3, which is valued at around £2m.The car delivers 840 horsepower and 697 Nm of torque, with a maximum speed of 340km/h.Read More on RonaldoIt can also go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.85 seconds.Only 599 units were released, making it a very exclusive edition.Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates suffered a 2-0 defeat to Slovenia on Tuesday.Second-half goals from Adam Gnezda Cerin and Timi Max Elsnik put an end to the squad’s impressive winning streak.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBefore the defeat, Portugal had possessed a 100% win record under manager Roberto Martinez.Ronaldo was furious at full-time and left the pitch in a tantrum.Cristiano Ronaldo flaunts new £2m Ferrari so exclusive only 599 were ever made as latest addition to £19m car collectionWhile walking off the field, cameras showed him shouting and throwing his arms around as bemused teammates watched on.As the Al-Nassr star headed to the tunnel, he then let rip at the assistant referee on the touchline, having already given the main ref a piece of his mind.Ronaldo also has a £260k Lamborghini Aventador in his car collectionAnd he has a Rolls-Royce Cullinan More

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      Inside Carlos Sainz’s whirlwind fortnight from major surgery to third GP win as F1 star shares behind-the-scenes pics

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      CARLOS SAINZ has provided a behind-the-scenes look at his whirlwind fortnight.The Spanish F1 driver capped off a remarkable two weeks with his third race win at Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz has provided a behind-the-scenes look at his whirlwind fortnightCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55Sainz claimed his third F1 race win at the Australian Grand Prix on SundayCredit: SplashSainz returned to the track in Melbourne after being forced out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 9 with appendicitis.Teenager Oliver Bearman replaced him in Jeddah as Sainz underwent surgery in hospital.In an Instagram post, he has now shared two pictures of himself in a hospital bed during his time away.Sainz also attached a snap of himself smiling as he put on his race overalls, with the bandages from his surgery still visible on his stomach.READ MORE F1 NEWSAnother shot showed him laid down with tubes connected to his face whilst watching his phone through a screen.He added a celebratory post-race snap from Australia as well before ending the post with a clip of himself stretching with a coach during his recovery.Sainz captioned the post: “My road to recovery and a little tribute to the people that made this weekend happen.”Now time to get back training, in good shape and prepare for the next few races. THANK YOU!”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSainz returned to the track after missing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with appendicitisCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55The Spaniard shared a series of snaps from his time in hospitalCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55He put his health issues behind him by taking the chequered flag in MelbourneCredit: Instagram / @carlossainz55He had previously dubbed his return to action “a rollercoaster” after victory at the weekend.The win was the first non-Red Bull race victory of the season after Max Verstappen was forced to retire with a brake issue.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramMeanwhile, Sainz finished ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc to complete a Ferrari one-two.He will now be hoping for more success at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on April 7.His win at this season’s third race leaves the 29-year-old fourth in the Drivers’ Championship behind Verstappen, Leclerc and Sergio Perez.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Eagle-eyed fans fear for Carlos Sainz after spotting Ferrari star after winning Australian GP on return from surgery

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      FORMULA ONE fans are fearing for Carlos Sainz’s health after he was seen struggling to get out of his car following his Australian Grand Prix triumph.The Spaniard, 29, missed the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia earlier this month after being ruled out with appendicitis.Carlos Sainz struggled as he clambered out of his FerrariCredit: Sky SportsHe gingerly put his feet down as he was clearly still feeling the effects of his appendix surgeryCredit: Sky SportsSainz claimed his third Grand Prix victory just weeks after going under the knifeCredit: GettyAfter undergoing appendix surgery he returned to race for Ferrari in Melbourne – replacing British teenager Oliver Bearman who earned seventh place in the Middle East.And it was a memorable weekend for Sainz as he capitalised on Max Verstappen’s early retirement to win his third Grand Prix.Yet the effects of his appendix surgery could still be seen as he climbed out of the car after his victory.Sainz awkwardly clambered up onto the side of his Ferrari before he gingerly put his feet on the floor and walked over to receive his congratulations.READ MORE IN F1Reacting to the clip, one said: “Class act is Carlos…. Red Bull next year..”While another added: “He did an incredible job even though he wasn’t feeling 100% 🤍🤍🤍.”Following his whirlwind win, Sainz said: “Life sometimes is crazy.”What happened at the beginning of the year (not being renewed at Ferrari), then the appendix and the comeback and the win – a rollercoaster, but I love it.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also opened up about struggling hugely with his abdominal muscles before flying to Australia.Sainz added: “When I was about to catch my flight to Australia, I was still in bed and could barely use my abdominal muscles.TikTok stars forced to apologise after filming F1 star George Russell using URINAL and making series of crude jokes”I was like ‘this isn’t going to happen’. But I took the flight and suddenly when I landed in Australia, the feeling was a lot better.” More