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LEWIS HAMILTON has been hit with a grid penalty following an incident with Max Verstappen in qualifying.The Ferrari driver was almost involved in a collision in Monaco.Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a grid penalty after almost colliding with Max VerstappenCredit: GettyHamilton was told by his team that Verstappen was on a cool down lap when he was actually on a flying lap in qualifying.That meant the defending world champion had to react quickly to swerve around his rival, narrowly avoiding a crash.Hamilton, 40, has been hit with a three-place grid penalty, dropping from fourth to seventh.That means Verstappen will now start ahead of him in fourth.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton apologised to his rival after the race in the paddock, despite the blunder being outside his control.Immediately after the incident, a furious Verstappen reacted saying: “F*** who mate, f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that.”Verstappen later accepted Hamilton was not at fault, but admitted he thought he would still incur a penalty.He said: “I saw immediately that the team [Ferrari] told [Lewis Hamilton] that I was driving slow, while I was clearly driving fast. So it’s not Lewis’ fault. I mean, I quickly chatted to Lewis already about it.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Yeah, it’s very simple, but of course it can’t happen, but that’s the team’s mistake.”If you look at the history of things, yes [expect a penalty], but again, you know, it’s more a team’s fault, but unfortunately in qualifying, of course, they normally are quite strict on these things.”Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying More

FERRARI found themselves racing against the clock to get Lewis Hamilton’s car ready for qualifying after he crashed in the final practice session.The seven-time world champion was unhurt and safely left the car after the incident which happened in the dying moments of FP3 and an hour-and-a-half before qualifying.Lewis Hamilton crashed in the final practice sessionThe seven-time champion locked up and collided with the wallCredit: Sky SportsFerrari face a race to repair the car in time for qualifyingCredit: Sky SportsHamilton was unhurt from the collisionCredit: GettyThe Brit has had a difficult week after going airborne on FridayCredit: GettyThe British driver had crunched into the barriers at Massanet at blistering speed with nowhere else to go on the streets of Monte Carlo.He had come up over the crest and faced two cars moving slowly ahead so had to take action and avoid them.Meanwhile his team-mate Charles Leclerc ended the session quickest again on his home turf in a boost to struggling Ferrari.Four-time world champion Max Verstappen was looking strong and came in second fastest while Lando Norris was third, Oscar Piastri fourth and Hamilton fifth before the crash.READ MORE IN F1Qualifying for tomorrow’s grand prix begins at 3:00pm, so Ferrari found themselves in a race against the clock to repair the car in time.They released a statement shortly before qualifying was due to start to say Hamilton could take part.Ferrari said: “On Lewis’ car we changed the nose, front wing and right front suspension. We also replaced the entire rear end, including left and right hand suspension and gearbox as this is a quicker procedure than simply changing the damaged right rear suspension.”Lights out for tomorrow’s grand prix is at 2:00pm.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHamilton will be hoping the car is all fixed after recording his best ever finish for Ferrari at Imola last week.The seven-time world champion finished fourth, despite starting 12th on grid.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upHe has not got off to the best start this week either – yesterday he went airborne after driving over a kerb.As Hamilton zoomed into the iconic “piscine” section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe.The 40-year-old was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision.That saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which sent him flying into the air. More

LEWIS HAMILTON was seen on a flying lap, literally, as he went airborne after driving over a kerb at the Monaco Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion enjoyed his best race result of the season in Imola after an impressive drive through the field.Lewis Hamilton had scary incident at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GettyHe was forced to take evasive action to avoid a crashThe move sent him flying into the air as he went over the kerbHowever, the challenge of Monaco’s narrow street track posed some very different issues for the Scuderia as they endured a horror FP1.As the 40-year-old zoomed into the iconic “piscine” section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe.The Brit was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision.This saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which then sent him flying into the air.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton then miraculously managed to avoid his car crashing into the barriers but not before his car scraped along the floor.Reacting on the team radio, he said: “Ah f*** mate, so much traffic.”I have to box mate, I’ve just gone completely over the kerb mate.”Hamilton ended the session in P9, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:12.690 from 30 laps of the circuit.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTeam-mate Charles Leclerc topped the session in his home race with a time of 1:11.964.But that was not before he suffered a nightmare start that saw him go off track.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upSoon after he was involved in a red flag incident as he lost the left half of his front wing after a collision with Lance Stroll.The Aston Martin driver had let one driver go heading into the famous hairpin turn, before veering right on to the racing line where Leclerc was racing along.The move saw Leclerc crash into the back of Stroll, who said he did not hear his team’s radio call that the Monegasque was coming down.Stroll was handed a one place grid penalty for the incident by the FIA, who additionally slapped his super licence with a penalty point.Ahead of the weekend, Hamilton had said he was “buzzing” to race around Monaco in a Ferrari.He said: “It’s a much different track… Ferrari have generally gone well here [in the past] but as you know, Qualifying is everything and we’ve struggled so far this year, so we’ll see.”I’ve never driven this car at this track, so that will be new for me, it’s a new characteristic to what I’ve experienced in the past.”But it’s exciting to drive for the first time a Ferrari around these streets of Monte Carlo.”Read More on The SunHamilton is currently P6 in the World Drivers Championship standings, nine points behind team-mate Leclerc.McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are one and two in the rankings with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen close behind.Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc also had a horror start to the session after a crash at the Monaco hairpinCredit: AP More

CHARLES LECLERC turned the air blue after another disappointing day for Ferrari at Imola. The Monegasque star was asked to let Alex Albon past following a late incident at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc was fuming after being instructed to let Alex Albon pass at ImolaCredit: PAThe Ferrari star had started P11 on the gridCredit: GettyLeclerc appeared to force the Williams driver off track as he fought hard to retain P4. The 27-year-old was instructed to allow Albon back past by Ferrari and ultimately had to settle for sixth place.But a fuming Leclerc let rip on team radio after the request.He raged: “That’s how racing is now? When he can’t pass, I need to let him pass? READ MORE ON F1″This is a f***ing joke. What did I do wrong?”Leclerc had been enjoying a strong race, having started 11th on the grid and working his way through the field. He was spared any further punishment by the FIA after the tangle with Albon. In their official verdict, the stewards deemed that Ferrari made the swap before they had concluded their investigation.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAs a result, no further action was required.Leclerc later told reporters: “When you are starting P11, as a driver I cannot accept the situation we are in.F1 star Pierre Gasly left horrified after ‘running over RABBIT’ during Imola Grand Prix practice”I took risks. I don’t think with Pierre [Gasly] I was at fault or over the limit. It was a racing incident.”With Alex it was very much on the limit for sure.”Max Verstappen took the chequered flag at Imola for Red Bull after an eventful race.The Dutchman, chasing five-straight world titles, won his first race as a new dad.It helped close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri to 22 points.Lando Norris pipped Piastri to second after almost crashing into his team-mate with five laps to go, while a devastated George Russell dropped to seventh from P3.Lewis Hamilton made an incredible recovery from starting P12 to record his best-ever finish in a Ferrari in 4th.Hamilton said: “I mean, obviously I couldn’t hear them, but to drive in front of the Tifosi today [and] this weekend has been a highlight of the year so far.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR“There was a lot of pressure on us as a team, with struggling through the year so far with the car and particularly with our qualifying.Read More on The Sun”So to have such a strong race, to be moving forwards, making ground.”To finally have that connection, that synergy with the car today and progressing was a really great feeling.” More

LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed that he is planning to dress his dog Roscoe in a special Ferrari outfit later this year.The Formula 1 superstar’s beloved French bulldog has not been with him at races this season as he has been recovering from a nasty bout of pneumonia.Lewis Hamilton has been seen walking his beloved pooch around the paddock in previous yearsCredit: RexRoscoe joined Hamilton in Monza four years agoCredit: AlamyWith Roscoe thankfully having been nursed back to health, Hamilton is hoping to have him back on the grid before too long.Quizzed about the 12-year-old’s next appearance, the seven-time world champion, 40, said: “I really want to take him to Silverstone, and particularly Monza, this year.”I plan to put him in a red cape and outfit. I was with him before Miami and he still wants to play.”He’s still got that youthful spirit. But he does like to sleep a lot.”READ MORE ON LEWIS HAMILTONHamilton also admitted that he still worries about his elderly pooch.”This is a time where every time I get a text message from the lady who looks after him, my heart stops for a second,” the Ferrari superstar said.”Because I’m thinking, ‘What’s next?’ But he’s fine now, fortunately. He is doing well.”He’s 12-and-a-half years old, so he’s an old boy and it’s unusual for them to live that long.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRoscoe has been nursed back to health by trainer Kirstin McMillan, and like Hamilton lives a vegan lifestyle.Despite worries about his pooch, Hamilton is excited to race in Imola for the first time as a Ferrari driver this weekend.Lewis Hamilton’s beloved dog Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia as carer gives health updateThe former Mercedes and McLaren star said: “It’s weird because these hospitality trucks have been here since 2009.”I’ve walked past Ferrari and never went inside. If I’m really being honest, I was always too scared to go inside being from a different team.”So today is another realisation and feeling. You know that Italians are extremely passionate about it.”It’s a lot more than you expect when you’re actually in it. And it’s beautiful.”Hamilton is seventh in the driver standings after six grands prix – 90 points off leader Oscar Piastri.The British favourite is also 12 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was forced out of media day duties by illness. More