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      Lewis Hamilton in major boost before new F1 season as secret weapon returns to Mercedes star’s team

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has received a major boost ahead of the new F1 season by recruiting his former right-hand man Marc Hynes.Hynes, a former British Formula Three champion, has known Hamilton, 39, since they were kids.
      Marc Hynes is back working with Lewis HamiltonCredit: Alamy
      Lewis Hamilton has known him since he was a kidCredit: AFP
      He has previously worked alongside the seven-time world champion at Mercedes, forming part of his inner sanctum, before leaving to run Hamilton’s Project 44 company, overseeing his business interests.
      Hynes left Hamilton’s camp ahead of the 2021 F1 season to run his own business as the F1 driver changed his management team.
      Hamilton joined media talent manager Penni Throw, who runs PR company Copper, and had worked with the star on a number of other projects.
      However, Hamilton’s deal with Copper has now expired and while he will continue to work with Throw on a number of projects, he has returned to Hynes to get him to manage his F1 operations.
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      The 45-year-old’s return will provide Hamilton with a much-needed confidant that has been missing since he split with long-term performance coach Angela Cullen in March last year.
      It comes as Mercedes launch their bid to return to the top step of the podium after seeing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominate the sport since he won the title from Hamilton in 2021.
      Hamilton is on a winless run that stretches back to December 2021 – the longest barren spell of his F1 career.
      Mercedes have delivered two dud cars in successive seasons but the Brackley-based team have enlisted the help of design whizz James Allison to produce a car that can now challenge Verstappen.
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      They will launch their car, the W15, on February 14 at Silverstone.
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      Michael Schumacher health update as F1 boss says stricken legend is ‘receiving best medical treatment in human history’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher is receiving the best medical treatment in human history, ex-Mercedes boss Nick Fry has said.The F1 legend’s condition has been kept under lock and key over the last decade, leaving fans and motorsport enthusiasts wondering about his health.
      Nick Fry, pictured left, said ‘no human being in history has had the treatment Michael Schumacher has’Credit: Alamy
      The Ex-Mercedes boss hopes the stricken F1 legend has a good quality of lifeCredit: Getty
      Fry said he wouldn’t be surprised if Schuey does sit at dinner table after reports were shared by Michael’s retired pal, Johnny Herbert.
      He backed his certainty by saying no human in history has had better medical treatment like the stricken driver.
      “I haven’t heard anything about Michael Schumacher’s condition, so I’m unable to confirm or deny any of the recent reports about him,” Fry told Online Betting Guide.
      “Michael has the best medical team in the world, and I’m 100% sure that no human being in history has had the treatment Michael has had for his specific injury. The family has the resources. 
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      He continued: “I hope and pray that they’re making progress with him. If the reports about him at the dinner table or in a car are true, then it wouldn’t surprise me at all because I’d imagine that’s the type of thing you’d do to get the brain going again.
      “The only thing I hope for is for Michael’s quality of life to be good.
      “My mother has dementia, so I know what it’s like when someone is alive but not conscious of the world around them.”
      Fry added that if Schumacher makes progress, he will be a role model for people with brain injuries.
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      “Humans are remarkable, and it’s not impossible to hope for things to get back to as close to normal,” he said.
      “I’m sure we’ll hear at some stage and if the medical team have learned something about how to treat people with these sorts of injuries then that will be Michael’s greatest contribution.”
      Despite having a rocky start with Schumacher at Mercedes, the Brit boss said everything changed once they got to know one another.
      “I’d say my experience of working with Michael Schumacher was complicated,” he said.
      “Being a good Brit, I’d never have Michael high on my list of most-loved people as he was the dastardly German who did rotten things to good, honest Brits and others!
      Fry then admitted: “I wasn’t an immediate fan of Schumacher but I had massive respect for what he had accomplished. I hate to say it, but when you meet Michael, you realise how special he is very quickly.
      “The difference was the level of teamwork. Michael really appreciated that everybody in the team needed to contribute if he was going to be successful.”
      December 29 marked a full decade since Michael fell and struck a rock so hard it split his ski helmet in two – leaving him in a coma for 250 days.
      Schuey has since been living alongside his wife Corinna at their Lake Geneva home under the care of a team of 15 doctors.
      Only a few people have been lucky enough to visit the seven-time world champion since his fateful ski accident in Meribel, France.
      That includes Schuey’s ex sister-in-law, who was kicked out of I’m A Celebrity amid fears she would reveal secrets about the F1 legend’s health.
      Cora Schumacher, 47, was married to Michael’s brother Ralf for almost 15 years and was dumped from the German spin-off reality show after only three days in the jungle.
      TV bosses were concerned that the OnlyFans model was too chatty and might reveal the guarded secrets about the stricken driver during a live show, German media reported.
      Any indiscretion would violate an implicit ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ between broadcaster RTL and the racing driver’s family not to pry into the driving champion’s personal life, BILD reports.
      Meanwhile, Schumacher’s ex-Ferrari rival Rubens Barrichello revealed the time he was denied a visit to the F1 legend after his fateful accident.
      Speaking to Flow Podcast in his native Brazil, Barrichello said he tried visiting his former teammate after his accident, but was declined after getting a call from Schuey’s team.
      “With Schumacher, I called once and said I wanted to visit him,” he revealed.
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      “They told me that unfortunately I wouldn’t be helping and that I might be sad.
      “So I understood that at that moment it was not the time to enter [his life]. More

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      Mercedes’ two-man shortlist to replace F1 legend Lewis Hamilton including 17-year-old wonderkid

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S succession plan is reportedly already in the works at Mercedes. Hamilton, 39, has been an ever-present figure on the Formula One grid since 2007, yielding seven titles in the most glittering career ever seen by a driver.
      Mercedes have lined up potential successors for Lewis HamiltonCredit: Splash
      But Mercedes chiefs know Hamilton will not stay in the fast lane forever.
      While the Brit signed a mega £100million contract that will take his F1 career into his 40s in the summer, Mercedes has wasted no time in earmarking his potential replacements.
      One of these is a name already familiar with F1 and Mercedes in Esteban Ocon.
      Gwen Lagrue, head of the Silver Arrows driver programme, revealed to The Race the Alpine driver was still managed by Mercedes.
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      He said: “He’s still very linked to us. He’s an Alpine driver and he’s fully committed to Alpine, but we’re still managing his career.
      “We have a very good relationship with Alpine and with others.
      “And we always try to find the best solution to work together in the best interest of the team and the driver.”
      The other driver lined up as George Russell’s potential next partner is 17-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
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      The Mirror suggest that come 2026 Antonelli could be the ideal long-term candidate for a provisional Mercedes seat.
      The Mercedes junior driver was afforded the chance to skip F3 and move straight into F2 with Prema for the upcoming 2024 season.
      Toto Wolff, who himself signed a new Mercedes contract extension earlier this month, has tipped the Italian to be able to win a seat.
      Wolff said: “His track record in karting was already impressive and then he moved up to the junior formulas and won every single season in his rookie year.
      “But we have to be careful because there is a lot of hype around Kimi.
      “Bringing him into F2 is a big step because these cars are heavier and have a lot more power.
      “If we give him time and don’t expect him to surpass everything in his first season, I think he can become a great in this sport.
      “We’ll see how things go in F2. They have new cars there, which is an advantage for him.
      “But there are some great competitors who are contesting their second Formula 2 season this year and are also highly rated.
      “He has to show that he is ready for a place in F1. And first, we have to concentrate exclusively on F2.”
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      The new F1 season kicks off in Bahrain on March 2.
      Hamilton will be hoping to break his two-plus year wait for an F1 race win.
      Esteban Ocon is an F1 race winner who is still managed by MercedesCredit: Getty
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      Lewis Hamilton enjoys night out with Cristiano Ronaldo’s ex Irina Shayk days after her cosy dinner date with Tom Brady

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      LEWIS HAMILTON enjoyed a Parisian night out with Irina Shayk – just days after she was papped with Tom Brady.The F1 legend was spotted heading to a luxury venue with the stunning Russian model on Friday night.
      Lewis Hamilton stepped out for a night out in Paris with Irina Shayk on Friday nightCredit: BACKGRID
      Russian model Shayk donned an all-black outfit for their night on the tilesCredit: BACKGRID
      The pair were spotted heading into a luxury vehicleCredit: BACKGRID
      Hamilton donned an oversized and puffy cream hoody with baggy brown trousers and black sunglasses as they headed for a night on the tiles.
      Shayk, 38, also went for the oversized look – completing her all-black outfit with a large black leather trench coat.
      But she made sure to add some colour to her chic look with a bright but small red clutch bag.
      Shayk’s Paris rendezvous with Hamilton comes just days after she was spotted on a dinner date with NFL icon Tom Brady in New York.
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      The pair have been romantically linked for some time, although Shayk has refused to be drawn on rumours they’re an item.
      When recently probed on their rumoured romance, the ex of footie icon Cristiano Ronaldo said: “No comment.
      “I share my work stuff because I decided to keep my personal life personal.”
      Seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady is said to have not dived head-first into a relationship with Shayk due to all of his business commitments.
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      A source close to the 46-year-old reportedly told The Daily Mail: “If Tom had more time for love, he would be all about it and would likely still be dating Irina.
      “He really thinks she is great.
      “But Tom is keeping himself busy with his businesses.
      “Being a part of the sports teams he owns, getting ready for his commentating job next year, and being a father.
      “Everything he does, he wants to give it 110 per cent.
      “He knew he wasn’t able to give his full attention and time to Irina and she is such a good person, that he didn’t want her to feel less than in his world.
      “Maybe they will find each other in the future, but right now, it is easier for them to be friends.”
      Shayk is one of the world’s top modelsCredit: Mega
      Irina Shayk was recently spotted out on a dinner date with NFL legend Tom BradyCredit: Getty More

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      Mercedes re-hire chief who oversaw Lewis Hamilton’s success in desperate bid to bring back F1 glory

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      MERCEDES have followed up Toto Wolff’s new three-year deal by signing technical director James Allison to a new long-term contract.Wolff, who is three-way owner of the team along with Mercedes-Benz and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has recently committed his future to the team.
      James Allison has committed his future to MercedesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lewis Hamilton is bidding to return to winning ways next seasonCredit: Rex
      And now the Silver Arrows have moved to tie-down his chief designer ahead of another major rule change planned for 2026.
      Wolff said: “I am thrilled that James has committed his long-term future to the team.
      “Put simply, he is the most impressive technical leader in our sport.
      “His gladiator spirit, along with his knowledge, experience, and determination, make him second-to-none. His influence and impact, however, goes so much further than that.
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      “Since joining in 2017, he has been a key ally and sparring partner for me personally.
      “We can challenge each other openly and honestly; an embodiment of the ‘tough love’ culture of the team that is vital in helping us all perform at our very best.
      “Most importantly though, James is a true friend you can rely on, not only in times of success but in difficult moments too.
      “It has been a pleasure to work with him over the past seven years and I look forward to doing so for many more to come.”
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      Allison joined the team in 2017 as technical director and oversaw Lewis Hamilton’s successful spell with the team where he won four drivers’ titles and five consecutive constructors’ championships.
      After a brief spell working on INEOS’ America’s Cup project he returned to the F1 team in April last year to cure the team’s dreadful performance.
      He has now been ringfenced for the F1 operation as Mercedes try to catch runaway leaders, Red Bull.
      Allison said: “F1 has brought me a lot of good fortune, but none greater than answering Toto’s call to join Mercedes in 2017.
      “It is a great privilege to continue this adventure, working alongside brilliant colleagues and fighting together for championship success.”
      Toto Wolff is thrilled to have tied Allison down to a longer dealCredit: PA More

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      Lando Norris set for huge McLaren pay rise on £13million F1 salary as rivals Mercedes and Red Bull circle British driver

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      McLAREN want to tie up Lando Norris to another long-term contract to fend off interest from Mercedes and Red Bull.In the second half of last season, Norris was the second-highest points scorer behind champion Max Verstappen.
      Lando Norris could see his salary rise by £7m per yearCredit: Getty
      McLaren CEO Zak Brown has explained how he wants to ensure Norris remains with his teamCredit: Getty
      The Brit, 24, is under contract until the end of 2025 but that has not put off McLaren’s rivals from checking on the highly-rated racer’s availability.
      Norris is currently on a deal worth around £13m per year and a new extension could see him earn £20m per year from 2026 onwards.
      McLaren CEO Zak Brown has signed key design staff, such as David Sanchez and Rob Marshall from Ferrari and Red Bull respectively, as the team make progress off track.
      Speaking at the launch of the team’s livery for 2024, Brown says he now wants to turn his attention to signing up his drivers to their long term project to win championships again.
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      He said: “My primary role is to get the right people in place, give them the right resources, and the support.
      “Of course when you’re building a team that has desires to get back to winning the world championship, you need the management, you need the technology, the infrastructure, and of course you need the two grand prix drivers.
      “I think we have all of those in place. We have Lando under contract for another couple of years. Of course, we’re in dialogue with him on a continuous basis as he’s starting to think through as we are, we’re very focused now here, obviously on the short term.
      “But also 2026 isn’t far away, and we recognise that being able to retain Lando and Oscar [Piastri] for the foreseeable future is definitely a key element and something that is a high priority for us.”
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      Norris is yet to win his first race but has come agonisingly close. He has taken 13 podiums and finished the championship in sixth place last season.
      And Brown says it is not down to his driver’s failure to see out the result but because the team have let him down, something he wants to rectify in 2024.
      He added: “The first victory is always somehow the most important, because when you have it, some confidence comes with it, so other things come slightly easier.
      “At the moment, I would say the main reason why this has not been possible is because we haven’t put Lando in condition to consistently compete for the victory.
      “So when Lando wins his first race, it will be a beautiful moment. He’s ready for that. It’s more about us being ready in delivering the car that allows him to take the opportunities.
      “At the moment, like actually we’ve been leading races but we couldn’t consolidate the result up to the chequered flag, so we look forward to that win, and hopefully we’ll have the opportunity in 2024.”
      While Brown is optimistic about his team’s chances coming into the new season he has raised concerns about the partnership between Red Bull and their sister team, AlphaTauri.
      And the McLaren chief thinks it could disrupt the playing field if the two teams are allowed to operate too closely and has subsequently voiced his fears.
      He said: “I am concerned over the AlphaTauri/Red Bull alliance.
      “AlphaTauri is, from what I understand, moving to the UK, which I think will benefit both teams.
      “So this A/B team and co-ownership, which is a whole other level of A/B team, is a big concern to us and the health and fairness of the sport.
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      “The A/B team co-ownership is a serious issue for the fairness of the sport for the fans.
      “That’s why it’s pretty much not allowed in any other form of major sport, and I’d like to see us as an industry focus on that before it gets to a level of being where F1 once was, which was very out of balance because people are playing by the rules but a different set of rules.”
      Norris made the podium an impressive 13 times last yearCredit: Getty More

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      Juliana Nalu shows off major underboob as she wows in barely-there outfit after welcoming in 2024 with Lewis Hamilton

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      MODEL Juliana Nalu gives Lewis Hamilton a belting reason to keep a beady eye on her.The Brazilian beauty posed in skimpy chains and a leather belt in a photoshoot showing off her incredible body after welcoming in the New Year with the Formula One star.
      Model Juliana Nalu showed off major underboob as she posed in nothing more than beads and a belt
      Juliana was seen at a party with F1 ace Lewis Hamilton on New Year’s EveCredit: Twitter/@fastpitstop
      The 25-year-old and the F1 racer, 39, were seen together at a party in her native Brazil.
      Fans later posted photos of Hamilton and Rio de Janeiro-born Juliana at a swish restaurant in the hippie chic destination.
      The model – who has dated Kanye West – has been romantically linked on and off to the racing driver for some time.
      Videos published on social media showed the sportsman, who was also previously rumoured to be getting close to Shakira, in a designer shirt and baseball cap in front of Juliana.
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      Local reports said Hamilton had been surrounded by bodyguards but seemed happy and greeted well-wishers with a broad smile.
      Juliana, who made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix paddock in May where Hamilton was competing, set tongues wagging in a partly-see-through black dress.
      The Brazilian beauty was first described as Lewis’ “new girlfriend” at the start of 2023 when F1 fans claimed she was the woman pictured next to him as he relaxed in a hot-tub in the Antarctic with former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White.
      Only part of the top half of her body including her arm was visible in the snap Shaun posted on social media, but it was enough to get Hamilton’s followers identifying the mystery female as Kanye West’s ex.
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      Speaking about White and Hamilton, one person said: “Of course he’s on the same boat.
      “Check Shaun White’s Insta, they’re in the hot tub and a girl (Juliana Nalu?) in Lewis’ arms.” More

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      Former Premier League star Brenden Aaronson, 23, banned from driving after he was caught speeding in flash Mercedes AMG

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      A FORMER Premier League star has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding in his flashy Mercedes.Leeds midfielder Brenden Aaronson was clocked at 37mph in a 30mph zone while driving through Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
      Brenden Aaronson has been banned from drivingCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old has now been barred from driving for six months after racking up 13 points on his licence.
      He was also ordered to pay a £666 fine, £266 surcharge and £90 in court costs.
      Aaronson, who is currently on loan with Union Berlin, pleaded guilty to the speeding offence at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court.
      JPs heard he already had ten points on his licence when he was caught speeding in his Mercedes AMG on March 12.
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      Aaronson signed for Leeds in 2022 in a £25million transfer from RB Salzburg.
      The US international scored one goal in 40 appearances across all competitions.
      His one goal came following an extraordinary blunder by Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy.
      After the club was relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, Aaronson went out on loan to Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
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      Aaronson signed for Leeds in 2022Credit: Getty More