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    Mercedes chief Toto Wolff heard fuming ‘total joke’ on radio to George Russell after Max Verstappen decision in US GP

    TOTO WOLFF slammed F1 stewards’ decision to award George Russell a penalty as a “total joke” before watching Max Verstappen get away with the same thing later on.The Mercedes chief was heard fuming over the radio to Russell – who recovered to P6 following a pit lane start – as he was awarded a five-second penalty for running Valtteri Bottas off track.Toto Wolff slammed the ‘inconsistent’ decisions made by F1 stewards during the US GPCredit: GettyGeorge Russell was hit with a five-second penalty for pushing Valtteri Bottas off track at Turn 12Credit: GettyBut Max Verstappen did not receive a penalty when he forced Lando Norris off track in the same spotCredit: F1tvNorris received a five-second penalty for going off track and gaining an advantageCredit: RexWolff said of the steward’s verdict on the radio when the penalty was awarded: “Total joke with the penalty George, total joke.”However, on lap 52 of the race, championship leader Verstappen appeared to run himself and title rival Lando Norris off the track at Turn 12 as he went up the inside to try and stay ahead at the apex.The move forced both drivers off track before Norris re-entered the circuit ahead of the Dutchman.However, F1 stewards then handed the McLaren driver a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage, which reinstated Verstappen in P3 at the end of the race.READ MORE IN F1Wolff, 52, took issue with the incident given how Russell was punished for a similar move.On the cool-down lap, Wolff was once again heard speaking to Russell, 26, who asked whether Verstappen had received a penalty.He replied: “No, he didn’t get a penalty and at the end Lando got a penalty for being forced off and overtaking on the outside. “I guess it’s a bit biased decision-making but not surprising.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA similar incident at Turn One in the first lap had allowed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to sweep into the lead – before going on to win the race – with Verstappen forcing Norris off track to avoid a collision.Earlier in the race Verstappen had been forced off track himself by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz at Turn 12 who had run deep, though once again no penalty was awarded for the incident.F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? Speaking to Sky Sports after the race, Wolff added: “It’s inconsistent. With Valtteri [Bottas] it wasn’t even a race. “Yesterday [Saturday Sprint race] we’ve seen a few of those incidents which were exactly the same that weren’t penalised, racing for real positions actually. “Receiving that penalty is completely odd and bizarre. I think we know why but obviously I can’t say that on television.”F1 reporter Isabelle Barker’s predictionI EXPECT Max Verstappen to go all guns blazing over the next six-rounds. I also think his experience and aggression could give him the edge.It seems too little too late for Norris showing consistency, despite that dominant win in Singapore last time out.You can’t help think what could have been had he sorted out his first-lap issues sooner.Norris needs to prove he has the mental fortitude, because we all know he’s got the speed, the team and the fastest car.Verstappen has endured an eight-race winless streak, but he has still managed to score points, with three second-places during that time.So I think the Dutchman will lift his fourth world-title this season, by the skin of his teeth. In his own interview about the incident with the broadcaster, Norris said: “They obviously can’t make their minds up for a few laps. It’s not an easy decision otherwise it would have come a bit sooner.”I tried. He also went off the track. If he’s gone off the track clearly he’s gone in way too hard and also gained an advantage by doing what he did. But I don’t make the rules, so.”On the other hand, Verstappen accused McLaren of complaining a lot.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe feature and sprint race results this weekend saw the gap in the driver’s championship widen to 57 points.F1 heads to Mexico next week as the second race in a triple header.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    Lewis Hamilton crashes out just THREE LAPS into US Grand Prix as birthday boy Charles Leclerc coasts to victory

    A FERRARI double rained on the parade of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’ charge to the title.It truly was the Wild West on track from start to finish as Norris and Verstappen produced an almighty scrap as they battled nose to tail for third-place for the final 12-laps.Lewis Hamilton’s body language says it all as he exited the US GP earlyCredit: GettyVictory meant extra birthday fizz for Charles LeclercCredit: GettyStewards probed an incident, with Norris penalised for passing VerstappenThe top two positions had already been snatched from their clutches as birthday boy Charles Leclerc capitalised on a poor start from pole-sitter Norris to cross the line in first.Carlos Sainz took second-place eight seconds behind his team-mate but no one will care.All eyes had been on Norris and Verstappen’s all-out war with the Dutchman producing a defensive masterclass until five-laps-to-go.Norris overtook the Red Bull on lap 51 but went off the track and was slapped with a five-second penalty meaning he had to settle for fourth behind third-place Verstappen.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe Texas rodeo continued as seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was forced to RETIRE just three laps in after spinning off at Turn 19 and beaching himself on the gravel.Norris knew it was pretty much do or die in Texas, given Verstappen soared to victory in Saturday’s sprint-race and stretching his lead to 54 points in the driver’s championship.Verstappen’s world championship lead is now up to 57 points, having  built it by five points across the weekend, while Norris’ hopes of chasing down the Dutchman have been massively dented with five rounds remaining.The McLaren driver, whose starts have been his Achilles’ heel, got off well but left too much space for Verstappen to bulldoze inside.Most read in MotorsportVerstappen and Norris had a fierce duel for third spotCredit: ReutersHamilton’s Mercedes had to be towed awayFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is the fifth race this season that he has started on pole but not been in the lead after the opening lap, having done the same at the Spanish, Hungarian, Dutch and Italian Grands Prix.The Red Bull ran Norris wide on the way out of the first corner, and Leclerc swept through to take the lead from fourth.Mercedes made ‘clear mistake’ that ‘ruined’ Lewis Hamilton’s chances in Singapore GP and left him ‘so angry’The other Ferrari, of Sainz, also nipped past Norris, leaving the McLaren in fourth.McLaren reported the incident as they felt Verstappen pushed him wide, but really Norris was not aggressive enough and only had himself to blame.Norris said on his team radio: “He clearly pushed me off. He had no intent to make the corner.”Even he went off the track. I had to avoid crashing into him or him into me.”There was a safety car on lap 3 as disaster struck for Hamilton who was forced to retire as he spun off and beached himself on the gravel on Turn 19.It was the exact same spot his teammate Russell spun out in qualifying and there wasn’t much the seven-time world champion could do about it.It prompted the first Safety Car since the Canadian Grand Prix in June and at the restart Leclerc struggled to create a gap to Verstappen but managed to make it through the first corner in the lead.On lap 17 Toto Wolff came on the radio to slam the “total joke” five-second penalty for an overtake on for allegedly forcing Valtteri Bottas off the track in an overtake earlier on.Half way through and Leclerc was a whopping ten seconds ahead of Verstappen, but the Ferrari driver did not want to be left out as bait for too long before pitting.He said on his team radio: “Don’t leave me out for too long. I do not want to be under pressure.”Verstappen eventually pipped Norris for the final spot on the podiumCredit: RexBy lap 36, Norris and Verstappen were tussling for third place as the McLaren was closing in on his rival.Verstappen was fuming and said on his team radio: “These tyres just aren’t good. I can’t brake, I can’t attack anything.”Second-placed Sainz was relentless and by lap 43 hit back with another fastest lap, cranking up the pressure on his teammate out front.Norris continued to snap at Verstappen’s heels and closed the gap to just 0.6 seconds with 12 laps to go.The Dutchman knew he had a race on his hands and kept the McLaren at bay with text-book defense until lap 52.Norris got the move down at Turn 12 but it appeared to be off the track and Verstappen fumed on his team radio: “He overtook me outside of the track.”Hamilton said after the race: “I have never spun especially on the second lap, it’s devastating to not be in the race because I love this race.”It’s obviously a similar situation to George yesterday, the car is very sensitive, it started bouncing, I wasn’t even pushing. I lost a load of the rear and it came round.”On hoping for another win in the Mercedes with five races to go, he added: “Of course, that’s what we’re working towards.READ MORE SUN STORIES“That is painful, it’s never happened to me before but this weekend the confidence had gone already from the first spin we had.”We need to go back to the drawing board and figure out what has been wrong with the car this weekend because it’s not been normal. We will work on it and try and come back stronger.”Verstappen’s third place leaves him top in the overall table on 354 points, with Norris second on 297 after he finished fourthCredit: GettyMonegasque star Leclerc hails his victory in Austin, TexasCredit: Rex More

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    F1 organisers confirm change to track after Max Verstappen complained as title race set to come down to the wire

    ORGANISERS of the US Grand Prix have confirmed a major change has been made for this year’s Formula One race.After a three-week break, F1 returns with the title battle well and truly on between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.US Grand Prix organisers have confirmed they have completed a major change to the trackCredit: APThey said it came in light of a complaint made by Max Verstappen last yearCredit: GettyIt comes with Verstappen and Lando Norris fighting for the titleCredit: GettyThe rivals are separated by just 52 points with six grand prix weekends to go.However, as the Drivers’ Championship heads into crunch time, track chiefs at this weekend’s race of Circuit of the Americas in Texas, have confirmed the course has been fully resurfaced with new asphalt.It follows a complaint Verstappen made last year.The Austin track has always been a bumpy ride for drivers, however, last year’s edition proved particularly problematic.READ MORE IN F1Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified following the race when they were found to have excessive wear on the planks underneath their cars.Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso was forced to retire mid-event after smashing up his car floor.Verstappen, 27, won both the sprint and feature race at COTA last year on route to his third F1 title, but was very vocal about the problems he and his fellow drivers endured during the race.The flying Dutchman said at the time: “It needs to be redone because at the moment it feels like it’s better suited to a rally car. I’m jumping and bouncing around.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”In an F1 car probably you don’t even see it as much because, of course, we are glued to the ground because of the downforce, but the bumps and jumps that we have in some places, this is way too much. “I don’t think it’s F1 level. I love this track. Drive to Survive and F1 legend runs B&B with rooms named after iconic tracks”Honestly, the layout is amazing but we definitely need new tarmac and it needs to be a lot smoother for the coming years, because we already asking for this for I think quite a few years, and it’s not really been done.”Fast forward to this weekend, and race promoter Bobby Epstein has revealed the Red Bull driver’s complaint was a factor in finally getting the much-needed work done.He said: “It was mainly to get rid of the bumps. Some of that track was 12 years old, so it was time. “I know Max gave it a pretty poor review last year, so I hope we hear something positive. I’m certain we’re going to hear, ‘This is like a totally new track. It’s fantastic’.”As well as a resurfaced track, some of the verges have been narrowed and replaced with turf in an effort to reduce track limit violations.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁Like last year, Verstappen is in the drivers seat to win the title.However, this time he is at a disadvantage due to the fact that Norris, 24, has a quicker car and has hit a strong run of form that has seen the Brit win two of the last four races.That being said, Norris needs to outscore Verstappen by almost nine points (8.67) every weekend to complete the greatest comeback in the sport’s history.COTA will kick off a second series of three sprint and feature race double headers to finish the season.A standard one-race weekend in Mexico will follow a week later before Brazil sees the penultimate sprint and feature race weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis will give way to another two-week break before F1 returns in Las Vegas.Vegas will then be followed by the final sprint weekend of the season in Qatar, before the season finale plays out in Abu Dhabi on December 8.F1 reporter Isabelle Barker’s predictionI EXPECT Max Verstappen to go all guns blazing over the next six-rounds. I also think his experience and aggression could give him the edge.It seems too little too late for Norris showing consistency, despite that dominant win in Singapore last time out.You can’t help think what could have been had he sorted out his first-lap issues sooner.Norris needs to prove he has the mental fortitude, because we all know he’s got the speed, the team and the fastest car.Verstappen has endured an eight-race winless streak, but he has still managed to score points, with three second-places during that time.So I think the Dutchman will lift his fourth world-title this season, by the skin of his teeth. F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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    Michael Schumacher’s son Mick’s F1 career ‘OVER’ aged just 25 after shock decision made

    MICHAEL SCHUMACHER’S son, Mick, could be facing a premature end to his F1 career, according to reports.The 25-year-old is set to miss out on a permanent seat for next season after spending 2024 as a Mercedes reserve driver.Mick Schumacher could see his career in F1 ‘ended’ according to MarkoMick was tipped for a seat with Sauber – soon to be Audi- but that now looks to be off the cards, according to Bild.New Sauber boss Mattia Binotto allegedly favours keeping veteran ex- Mercedes driver Valtterri Bottas instead, whose contract expires this year.If that happens, Schumacher will miss out on the last available remaining seat in F1 for the 2025 season.Audi took a 100 per cent stake in Swiss company Sauber in March, with the team set to debut in 2026.READ MORE F1 NEWSBottas – who previously helped Lewis Hamilton to several world titles at Mercedes – is set to stay with current partner Nico Hulkenberg.This is despite the fact that Bottas has failed to win a single point with Sauber and sits bottom of the current F1 standings.Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko believes this could spell the end of Schumacher’s time in F1.Marko said: “I think if Schumacher doesn’t get this seat, then the Formula One story is over for him.Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I think Audi’s car will certainly not be a winning car next year. There would have been no pressure for Audi or for the driver. There would be a good comparison with Hulkenberg.”If it is really the case that Bottas gets the chance, then the whole thing is even more incomprehensible to me.”Mick came through the ranks of the junior adaptations before joining Ferrari’s driver academy in 2019.Ralf Schumacher announces he is in a same-sex relationshipHowever, despite success in F2 and F3 formats, Schumacher struggled when he moved into the professional senior ranks with Haas.He raced for two seasons for Haas, finishing 19th and 16th before being let go.If he fails to secure his future, he will have the support of stunning fiance Laila Hasanovic, who is believed to be one of the few people outside the family allowed access to Michael’s exclusive inner circle.The seven-time F1 champion has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury while skiing in the French Alps in December 2023.But it is believed 55-year-old Michael was at his daughter’s wedding that was held at the family’s £27m mansion in Majorca last weekend.Mick Schumacher with partner Laila Hasanovic🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    F1 star breaks rank with stern warning to Max Verstappen and says ‘you have to control yourself’

    FERNANDO ALONSO has broken ranks and told Max Verstappen to “control himself” with his swearing.The Red Bull driver was handed a community service penalty for saying his car was “f***ed” in a press conference in Singapore two-weeks-ago.Most drivers backed Max Verstappen after a tough penalty for swearingCredit: GettyFernando Alonso pointed out drivers have a responsibility to kidsCredit: RexIt came after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem compared swearing drivers to rappers and said they could be hit with penalties.Most drivers on the grid, including Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, showed their support for Verstappen.Seven-time world champion Hamilton slammed the “joke” punishment and encouraged Verstappen not to take part.Aston Martin driver Alonso said: “The fans give us a huge responsibility because we are role models for many people. So we have to behave well.READ MORE TOP STORIES“You have to be prepared to be a role model when you want to be, and when you don’t want to be, as well. “When you want to say something that is not correct, you have to control yourself, put on the brakes, and be politically correct.“At this level, you realise that a lot of people are looking up to us. If you are a driver or someone else with a public function, you just have to behave.”Verstappen, 27, was also in the spotlight for effing and blinding on the team radio at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollowing the Dutchman’s punishment drivers expressed their concerns on the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) WhatsApp group.Alonso added: “Fans can give you a lot of love, a lot of motivation, but there are also certain expectations. Sometimes you just have to hold back.Onlookers left stunned as F1 star Fernando Alonso’s £2.3m Aston Martin Valkyrie is filmed on back of tow truck“The fans have to believe in you. They tell you ‘You are my inspiration, you never give up, you are a fighter’.“This reminds us that there are so many fans in the world following Formula One and we must always keep that in mind. “The fans give you so much love, motivation, but that comes with responsibility.”The next race is the United States Grand Prix in Texas on October 20 with McLaren now top of the constructors’ pile after overtaking Red Bull.Meanwhile, Norris trails Verstappen – who is winless in eight races – by 52 points with six races left. More

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    Formula E announce never-before-seen feature ahead of new season with cars FASTER than current F1 cars

    FORMULA E will conduct an all-female test for the first time ever “to improve diversity and equality across motorsport”.Female drivers, who currently do not race in Formula E, will test the new ‘Gen3 Evo’ electric car – which is 30 per cent FASTER than current F1 CARS.The ‘Gen3 Evo’ is an upgrade on last season’s Electric Gen3Britain’s most successful female driver Jamie Chadwick will likely be given an opportunity to drive in the testThe racing series will field 22 female drivers in an afternoon session at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in November near Valencia, Spain.The brand new ‘Gen3 Evo’ net zero race cars are capable of 0-60mph in just 1.82 seconds.The same typical range for modern day F1 cars is between 2.1 to 2.7 seconds.The ‘Gen3 Evo’, which can reach speeds of 200mph, is set to be used across the upcoming 11th season.READ MORE ON MOTORSPORTIt will also be the most efficient formula car, with an electric motor providing more than 90 per cent efficiency, compared to the 40 per cent typical of F1 vehicles.There are currently no female drivers in a Formula E race seat.Each of the current teams in the Formula E Championship will be required to field at least one female driver for the half-day test. Three women have competed in a Formula E race before, but that all came in the inaugural 2014 season.Most read in MotorsportWhat is the difference between Formula One and Formula E?The F1 car relies on an internal combustion engine.While Formula E cars are battery-powered and relies on electricity and regenerative braking.F1 races mostly on race tracks, while Formula E prefers street circuits. F1 cars can reach up to 360 km/h (or more) and Formula E cars up to about 280 km/h.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis included experienced British sports car driver Katherine Legge, Swiss Simona de Silvestro and Italian Michela Cerruti.Meanwhile, the last woman to race in F1 was Italy’s Lella Lombardi in 1976.Mercedes made ‘clear mistake’ that ‘ruined’ Lewis Hamilton’s chances in Singapore GP and left him ‘so angry’Formula E will also hold the first-ever dedicated test session exclusively for women racing drivers in the ABB FIA World Championship.The full line-up of women drivers participating in the test will be announced in the coming weeks.But several squads already have links to female drivers.This includes three-time W Series champion and Indy NXT driver Jamie Chadwick, who races with Andretti and tested one of the American team’s IndyCars earlier this week.Chadwick presented with Sky Sports at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekAlice Powell will likely be offered the chance to take part in testing tooThe 26-year-old Brit was also given the opportunity by Formula E to drive the Gen3 Evo car last season in Portland between official sessions.The test aims to provide the women not only with a destination but also a pathway to develop their careers.Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said: “We know there isn’t a simple solution for greater diversity in motorsport.”If we’re going to truly give women equality, opportunity and visibility in our series conditions for all need to be the same.”To aid their development and test themselves against those already on the starting grid.”We have to make a start somewhere.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the car represented another “significant leap forward in electric racing” technology.The Formula E season begins in Sao Paulo on December 7, where Pascal Wehrlein will begin his defence of the title he won with Porsche.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    Christian Horner lifts lid on bitter feud within Red Bull F1 team after legend brutally sacked mid-season

    CHRISTIAN HORNER has lifted the lid on more bitter infighting at Red Bull this season and the axing of Daniel Ricciardo.Formula One legend Ricciardo was brutally cut by sister team VCARB following the Singapore Grand Prix, with his seat being handed to 22-year-old Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season.Christian Horner has revealed how Red Bull bosses argued about Daniel Ricciardo’s position earlier in the seasonCredit: RexRicciardo was sacked from Red Bull’s sister team VCARB following the Singapore Grand PrixCredit: EPABut Horner has now revealed how team advisor Helmut Marko wanted Ricciardo out in JuneCredit: GettyThe 35-year-old claimed the fastest lap in his swansong, but broke down in tears in an interview following the race.However, Red Bull boss Horner has now revealed how team advisor Helmut Marko wanted the Australian out of the car in JUNE.Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Horner said: “He [Ricciardo] started the season roughly, and then Miami was a weekend of two halves.”The Friday and Saturday morning was fantastic, and it looked like the Daniel of old defending against the Ferraris and outdriving the car. But then the Saturday afternoon and the Sunday were disastrous.READ MORE IN F1″So even around Barcelona, Helmut wanted him out of the car, and there was already a lot of pressure on him there.“By the time we got to Montreal, it was actually dear old Jacques Villeneuve who got him properly wound up by giving him a hard time.”And it definitely fired him up, because the way he drove the car that weekend, he grabbed it by the scruff of the neck and put together a very strong race weekend.“So I did say [to Ricciardo]: give Jacques a call every time every Grand Prix, for the rest of the year, because whatever he said, it definitely worked.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe debate over his position may have explained the handwritten message Ricciardo put on his helmet at the Spanish GP, with the words “Not without a fight”.Ricciardo’s lack of consistent form didn’t do enough to convince team bosses to swap him and Sergio Perez – who himself was struggling for pace for much of the season – in the main team.Inside Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen’s feudHorner, 50, added: “I’ve done my very best to buy him as much time in the car to allow him to deliver. Otherwise he would have been out of the car after Barcelona.“All the drivers are under pressure to deliver, but the reason that Daniel was in that car was to get himself back into a position to ultimately be there to pick up the pieces if Checo didn’t deliver.”The problem was they both had issues with form at varying times. Checo started the season very well, very strongly, and Daniel was struggling. “And then, obviously, as Checo lost form, Daniel found a bit of form. But it was never compelling enough to say, ‘OK, we should switch the two drivers’.”F1 fan favourite Ricciardo said he had “loved this sport” his whole life, thanking all those who had been a part of the journey that saw him win eight races.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconLewis Hamilton led other drivers in paying tribute to him, with the seven-time world champion saying: “It’s been a honour to compete with you over the years.”You leave a legacy of always being yourself, which in this sport is never easy. You’ve taken it all with the biggest smile and I salute you for it.”There is so much more for you up ahead and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Always here for you, man.”The ultimate fate of Ricciardo is the tip of the iceberg in terms of Red Bull infighting this season, with Horner, Marko and Max Verstappen’s father and former F1 driver, Jos, not seeing eye-to-eye.The feud appears to have cooled down since the start of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe civil war even led to reigning world champion Verstappen declaring he would quit the team if Marko was sacked following rumours he might be suspended.The next F1 race is not until the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on October 20.Ricciardo had a handwritten message of ‘Not without a fight’ on his helmet at the Spanish GP🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    Fans love ‘humble king’ Josko Gvardiol as £78m Man City star arrives in tiny car with team-mates all in huge motors

    FANS have dubbed Josko Gvardiol “humble” after he pulled up to Manchester City training in a Volkswagen.The Croatian was on the scoresheet in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday.Josko Gvardiol has been called ‘humble’ by fansHe drove away from Man City training in a VolkswagenEderson has a luxury Rolls-RoyceRuben Dias drives a Lamborghini AventadorAhead of the game, City fans waited outside the club’s training ground to get a glimpse of their favourite players.A video that has gone viral on social media shows the stars driving luxury cars from a Rolls-Royce Phantom to a Lamborghini Aventador.But £78million signing Gvardiol was instead behind the wheel of Volkswagen Golf R.Despite the vehicle being worth between £40,000 and £50,000, it is still considerably less than the supercars his team-mates have the keys to.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGvardiol, who also stopped to give fans an autograph and photo opportunity, has been praised by supporters, with one saying: “My humble king. My kind of car.”Another added: “If I have to judge a person by their car – Josko Gvardiol elite human being.”A third commented: “All of them in 6 figure cars except Gvardiol.”Ruben Dias is seen in a £350,000 Lambo, while John Stones and Ederson drive Rolls-Royce Phantoms valued at the same price.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRico Lewis, Matheus Nunes and Phil Foden were each inside Mercedes G-Wagons worth around £175,000. Erling Haaland owns Audi Rs6, with prices starting at £120,000 for the car.Rodri officially out for season after undergoing surgery in devastating blow for Man City star Bernardo Silva and Stefan Oretga have identical Mercedes GLS’ that can be worth a staggering £200,000 with customised extras.Erling Haaland was behind the wheel of an AudiRico Lewis owns a Mercedes G WagonStefan Oretga and Bernardo Silva have the same SUVs More