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      ‘Like pineapple on pizza’, moan Ferrari fans as Lewis Hamilton ditches red to debut ‘wrong’ new look for F1 Miami GP

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      FERRARI will ditch their iconic red racing suits for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix – and fans are absolutely FUMING.Scuderia drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear blue and white for a one-off design at the Miami International Autodrome.Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will sport blue suits designed for the team’s brand partner HPF1-75 car will also get a blue and white refresh, with new details on the wingsBut the Prancing Horse are gearing up to debut a new look in the paddock in Florida on Friday, courtesy of their sponsors HP. The red livery won’t be gone forever though with the change just a one-off in celebration of the milestone.Ferrari inked a deal with software company HP a year ago and the blue colours are set to honour the anniversary of that partnership.Fans got a first glimpse of Hamilton and Leclerc suiting up in white and blue for the first American race of the season. READ MORE F1 NEWSThe F1-75 will remain predominantly red, but will feature white and blue accents on the read and front wings, as well as on the wheels. And fans have been left raging with the bold move.One comment on Ferrari’s social media post said: “This is the equivalent of putting pineapple on a pizza.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second wrote: “Ferrari is morphing into Williams right before our eyes. This just needs to stop!”Most read in MotorsportA third said: “This could be the worst livery ever created”, before another added: “We are red. Not blue! 😡” Lewis Hamilton hailed for ‘masterclass’ sprint victory before Ferrari star immediately takes aim at ‘yapping’ criticsMotorheads are fearing the worst after pointing out that the SF-24 went blue in Miami last season too.It was also described as a “one-off” in Florida last year, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ferrari making their mark in North America.Leclerc and then-team-mate Carlos Sainz wore light blue racing suits to nod to the Azzuro La Plata worn by Ferrari legend Alberto Ascari. Scuderia’s first F1 world champion wore blue as he claimed the titles in 1952 and 1953.While other team drivers including, John Surtees, Chris Amon, Lorenzo Bandini and Ludovico Scarfiotti did the same in the 1960s.Meanwhile, Hamilton and Leclerc will hope the change in colour palette gets the Ferrari back on the podium.The Frenchman finished third in Saudi Arabia a fortnight ago, whle Hamilton has only placed as high as fifth after a troubling start to the season at his new team. Read More on The SunFerrari aren’t the only team to change their colours ahead of the big sprint weekend in Miami.Racing Bulls unveiled an all-pink affair during a party in Miami Beach on Wednesday evening. More

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      Ferrari boss blasts ‘f****** bull***’ Lewis Hamilton claim as F1 star predicts ‘painful’ first year with team

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      FERRARI boss Fred Vasseur blasted the “f***ing bull****” claims that Lewis Hamilton’s form has fallen off a cliff.Seven-time world champion Hamilton had another weekend to forget at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after his slow start to the season continued with a seventh-place finish.Lewis Hamilton had another weekend to forgot in the Saudi Arabian Grand PrixCredit: RexHamilton finished 30 seconds behind team-mate Charles LeclercCredit: RexHamilton sits seventh in the drivers’ championshipCredit: RexButFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended Hamilton’s form in a X-rated interviewCredit: GettyThe Brit, 40, described his performance in Jeddah as “horrible” and predicted a “painful” first year with Ferrari — even just five races in.He finished a massive 30 seconds behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who provided a glimmer of hope for the Italian team with their first podium of the season.Hamilton won last month’s sprint race in China but has since been out-qualified by Leclerc in Japan, Bahrain and Saudi.Asked why Hamilton’s form has dropped dramatically in the last month, Vasseur said: “Dramatically?! We did five races so far.READ MORE F1 NEWS“I know you want a big headline saying Fred said this but this is f***ing bull****.“We are in a competition. You have ups and downs. When we are up, we are not world champions and when we are down, we are not nowhere.”Hamilton is desperately looking for answers on how to turn things around in his first year since joining from Mercedes.He sits seventh in the drivers’ championship, with his best result of the season fifth place in Bahrain just over a week ago.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTo make matters worse, Leclerc drove exceptionally in Jeddah, looking at ease in the car and overtaking Hamilton’s former team-mate George Russell to claim third.Vasseur added on Hamilton: “I will be 2,000 per cent behind him and  give him support here. We’ll start to find solutions.Sun F1 reporter Isabelle Barker tries Lewis Hamilton’s favourite spaghetti cooked by three Michelin star chef at Bahrain Grand Prix“I am not worried. Look at what he did in China or  in the race in Bahrain last week or even in the first part of the session this weekend, the potential is there.”The Frenchman added: “For sure he is down because when you finish in seventh and your team-mate is on the podium.“I take it as a positive  Lewis is down because if he was happy with this, it wouldn’t be normal.“He’s a racer and a competitor. He wants to get the best from what he has and he is disappointed.“Now we have to work together  and it will be the only way to move forward.”Oscar Piastri claimed consecutive Grand Prix wins, while Max Verstappen finished second, after being handed a five-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.Both Russell and Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes Kimi Antonelli are above the legendary Brit in the standings.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 More

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      ‘You fired me’ – Martin Brundle in awkward reunion with former boss at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE endured an awkward reunion with an old boss at the Saudi Grand Prix.The Sky Sports reporter bumped into Alpine’s Flavio Briatore before the start of the race.Martin Brundle has an awkward encounter with Flavio Briatore on the gridCredit: xBrundle (L) was a Benetton Ford team-mate of Michael Schumacher in 1992Credit: GettyHe was axed from the team by Briatore before the 1993 seasonCredit: GettyBrundle used to race for the Italian businessman at the Benetton team for the 1992 F1 season.He was the team-mate of F1 legend Michael Schumacher but was sacked in 1993.His axing came after coming sixth in the standings that year, with Briatore keen to replace him.He sacked Brundle and replaced him with Riccardo Patrese for the 1993 season.READ MORE ON F1And the former driver was quick to remind the Alpine executive advisor of their awkward past.He said to the Italian: “Martin Brundle, you fired me once.”Fans loved watching the moment as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Man I love the grid walk.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA second commented: “Classic Brundle / Classic Flavio.”A third wrote: “Amazing Martin Brundle, can’t teach that.”‘Never seen Martin Brundle more confused in my life’ – Bonkers moment F1 icon interviews UNICORN live on Sky Sports_1Oscar Piastri won the Saudi GPCredit: ReutersHe hailed the win as a ‘great weekend’Credit: GettyMax Verstappen had to settle for second after being hit with a five-second penaltyCredit: GettyMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri powered home to win the Saudi GP and go top of the Drivers’ Championship.Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Racing car had to settle for second while Charles Leclerc finished in his Ferrari in third place.After claiming victory, Piastri said: “I’m looking for a couch, it was a pretty tough race.”I’m very happy to have obviously won, I made the difference at the start and made my case into Turn One, and that was enough.”It was really tricky to follow out there, I couldn’t really stay with Max Verstappen at the end of the first stint and I just chewed up my tyres.”The clean air was nice after the pit stop, it was a clean race and we did the parts we needed to right.”We still needed a bit more, Max [Verstappen] was a bit too close for our liking but a great race and a great weekend.”Read More on The SunVerstappen was hit with a five-second penalty during the race in Jeddah for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.On the punishment, the four-time world champion told Sky Sports: “To be honest, I think any words towards that are just a waste of time for everyone.”Drivers standings after Saudi Arabia GPHere’s how we look after five races of the season…P1) Piastri – 99P2) Norris – 89P3) Verstappen – 87P4) Russell – 73P5) Leclerc – 47P6) Antonelli – 38P7) Hamilton – 31P8) Albon – 20P9) Ocon – 14P10) Stroll – 10 More

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      ‘F***ing dangerous’ – Lewis Hamilton SLAMMED by F1 rival after incident at Saudi GP with Ferrari star investigated

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was labelled  “f***ing dangerous” by an F1 rival as controversy flared over tight corners at the Saudi GP.Race chiefs investigated the near miss in practice after Williams’ Alex Albon took evasive action to avoid hitting Ferrari’s seven-time world champ.Lewis Hamilton faced a stewards’ probe over the scary momentCredit: RexAlex Albon had to veer right to avoid hitting Hamilton’s red FerrariCredit: Sky Sports F1Albon was heard berating the 40-year-old legend on his team radio on the tricky track in Jeddah.Some of the circuit’s corners were called “so blind” by commentators.And the most frightening moment came on the approach to turn nine.Albon roared round the bend and suddenly saw Hamilton’s much-slower car in front of him on the inside.READ MORE IN F1The 29-year-old had to lurch his steering wheel to the right to avoid hitting the Brit.”F***ing dangerous” was just part of Albon’s instant assessment of the situation. Stewards looked at the incident but decided Hamilton should not be punished.And in a statement they implied Albon had also changed his verdict.Most read in MotorsportAlbon was suddenly confronted by Hamilton’s car in front of himCredit: Sky Sports F1BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKStewards ruled Hamilton had got in his fellow racer’s way, but not created a hazard.The statement said: “As agreed with the teams, unless the impeding during free practice was such that it could be regarded as dangerous, there will be no penalty for such impeding.Behind the scenes in Australia GP paddock including F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari base’During the hearing, the driver of Car 23 (Albon) felt that he had the car under control at all times and while he was impeded, he did not consider the situation to be dangerous. “He had seen Car 44 (Hamilton) in front of him during the corner before.”He did not expect Car 44 to be in the position on track he was in and that shocked the driver of Car 23 as he approached Turn 17 and had to take evasive action.”While his immediate reaction when the incident occurred was to say that it was dangerous, having looked at it subsequently, he agreed that it was not. We accordingly took no further action.”Williams team principal James Vowles is worried more cars could be blocked in similar fashion over the weekend.But he accepted the issue caused by Hamilton was not “intentional”.Vowles told Sky Sports F1: “There’s certain portions of the track, it’s mainly between Turn 5 all the way to Turn 8, where you’re blind, you’re fully loaded on the car, and there’s not a lot you can do any more”You can lift off, that’s about as much as you can do. You certainly can’t brake. And that’s really what caused it. Read More on The Sun”It’s not intentional from Ferrari, but let’s try and be stronger on it because we don’t want an accident.”The saga came as Hamilton finished a disappointing second practice 13th.Albon was initially furious over the incidentCredit: Rex More

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      Max Verstappen could take YEAR-LONG break to look after new baby with glam Wag Kelly Piquet, claims F1 superstar

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN could take a year out from Formula 1 to look after his new baby, which is due on May 6.The reigning world champion announced last December that he would be becoming a father with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, who is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.Kelly Piquet is expecting a baby with Max Verstappen next monthCredit: GettyVerstappen is in practice for Sunday’s Saudi GPCredit: APThe Dutch driver is not set to miss a race given the due date of the baby is after the Miami Grand Prix, giving him a brief window before racing in Imola which will take place from May 16 to 18.Verstappen’s future for next year, though, has been a constant point of speculation and Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko stoked flames last weekend by saying the concern about the Dutchman leaving was “great”.Meanwhile an unnamed F1 driver said he believes that Verstappen’s most likely route will be taking a year off.Next year feels like a lottery with which drivers and teams will be on top anyway, with drastic changes made for the 2026 regulations.READ MORE IN SPORTMercedes and Aston Martin have been touted as a possible destination for Verstappen.But Williams team boss James Vowles does not reckon the Dutchman would be a good fit for his former team Mercedes.Vowles joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 after spending more than two decades as an engineer at the team.He also said Toto Wolff would be better off keeping his current driver line-up of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Most read in MotorsportThe couple shared the pregnancy news on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @maxverstappen1BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVowles said: “Can you add a tiny bit more performance? Yes, I think there is more performance to be added through Max.”I don’t think anyone in the room would deny that he is extraordinary in what he can do. [Verstappen’s performance in] Japan was, for me, jaw-dropping. Well done to him.Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max Verstappen”But he comes with a lot of downsides as well that you have to acknowledge.“What Mercedes does have is a great culture with two drivers that are delivering near to the peak of the car, and with one that’s on the way up.So I personally don’t think that’s the place for him.”Vowles also said a link up between Russell and Verstappen would not work.He is not here to try to be remembered forever. He wants to come in and win and go home. Max can do whatever he wants.Lando NorrisThe two were locked in a furious row at the end of last season with Russell calling Verstappen a “bully” and the Dutch driver labelling the Brit a “loser.”When Vowles was asked if a line-up involving the two would work, he said: “I don’t think so.”I think they’re two very different characters.”Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028 but there is an exit clause in his deal.He is currently third in the driver’s standings, five points behind Oscar Piastri and three below Lando Norris in first.Glam Piquet is the daughter of F1 legend Nelson PiquetCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/The pair met in 2016 – bonding over having fathers who were F1 driversCredit: RexVerstappen has already had a taste of life as a father figure given he is a step-dad to Piquet’s daughter Penelope.When Norris was asked about his pal Verstappen taking a year out, he said: “I don’t know with Max, he is different to most I would say.“Max wants to come in and win and show he is the best then go home, that’s his attitude, which I respect and like.Read More on The Sun“You never know, he has said many times he wants to go do other racing in other categories and Max wants to enjoy his life.“He is not here to try to be remembered forever and all those things, he wants to come in and win and go home. Max can do whatever he wants, I respect him.”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 More

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      ‘It’s petrifying’ – Glam F1 hopeful Bianca Bustamente, 20, lifts lid on ‘scary’ fight to thrive in male-dominated sport

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      MOTORSPORT’S most glamorous driver has opened up on the “scary” nature of her incredible dual career.Bianca Bustamante is hoping to become one of the biggest names in racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.McLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante has made history by becoming McLaren’s first female driverCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante earned two podium finishes in the debut F1 Academy seasonCredit: GettyHer first podium coincided with Lando Norris’ maiden race win in DecemberCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekendCredit: McLarenBustamante splits her time between racing podiums for McLaren in an all-female category AND professional modelling.And the 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekend.The race is a feeder event for young drivers hoping to progress to elite motorsport and even Formula One.Bustamante was the first woman to be accepted into the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme in 2024.READ MORE MOTORSPORTBut it hasn’t come easy for the Filipino driver, who is the poster girl of Netflix’s new docuseries F1 Academy alongside 14 other female drivers.The self-starter – who was on the cover of Vogue – has been able to fund her passion for F1 and buy her dream London flat through brand deals.As well as modelling for Storm Management, Bustamante has more than three million followers on Instagram.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe told Mail Sport: “It’s petrifying to be an open book for everyone on social media.Most read in Motorsport”I have used it as a platform to fund my career and to help me progress on the motorsport ladder.McLaren F1 racer Bianca Bustamante reveals how she gets in shape for her races – and why she almost quit”I grew up in front of three million people across all my social media platforms and I find it very scary sometimes.”It can be worrying to lose myself along the way. Lose my sights and morals and who I really am.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. She was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. On Monday, she was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1.While F1 is predominantly a male-dominated sport, there have been a few female drivers who have entered Grand Prix races.The Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesShe was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1Credit: CBR MediaShe boasts three million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @racerbiaMaria Teresa de Filippis was the first, followed by Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desire Wilson and Giovanna Amati.But De Filippis and Lombardi are the only women to have started an F1 race, with the latter the only one to score points in her 12 starts.I find it very scary sometimes.BustamanteThe MailBustamante told The Mail: “This new step up still feels so new to me.”I get in the car and I still feel like I know nothing. I feel like a rookie every single time, which I am I guess.”That step from junior driver to being professional now as we go into the GB3 season… people talk to me like I’m no longer a kid, I’m an adult.”Working with the new team is amazing. It’s my first time working with a British team.”I’ve got teammates that are like brothers to me now.”Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in F1Credit: Getty Images – GettyA picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. She sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium on the same weekend that Norris secured his maiden race win,Read More on The SunBefore McLaren announced her signing, she became only the second ever driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series with Prema Racing.She made the podium, finishing third in her first race and seventh in the final championship standings. More

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      Awkward moment Lewis Hamilton appears to snub FIA president’s hug as drivers left at war with F1 governing body

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      LEWIS HAMILTON appeared to reject a hug from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in an awkward moment after the Bahrain Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion has clashed with the FIA president since he was appointed in 2021.Lewis Hamilton appeared to reject a big hug from FIA President Mohammed Ben SulayemFans spotted the awkward encounter, but Hamilton did acknowledge him as he walked pastAfter his tough start to life at Ferrari, Hamilton enjoyed a positive race in Bahrain, winning the fans’ Driver of the Day vote.He recovered from a disappointing P9 qualifying performance to finish fifth, one spot behind team-mate Charles Leclerc. And the 40-year-old ace overtook the likes of Kimi Antonelli, Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen in the process.After stepping out of the cockpit in Parc Ferme, Hamilton headed toward the weighbridge to complete his mandatory post-race checks.READ MORE F1 NEWSBut fans caught a somewhat thorny exchange when the Brit came across Ben Sulayem along the way.The FIA president had his arms outstretched while waiting to embrace the Ferrari driver. However, Hamilton had other ideas and avoided the hug before simply giving him a pat on the side before continuing on his way.One fan wrote: “Lewis airing Ben Sulayem there 😂😂.”Most read in MotorsportA dominant drive from pole saw Oscar Piastri claim victory in Sakhir on Sunday, ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut there have been rumours that Hamilton and Ben Sulayem don’t see eye-to-eye.The former Mercedes driver called out the FIA chief after the short-lived investigation into Susie Wolff last season. Lewis Hamilton hailed for ‘masterclass’ sprint victory before Ferrari star immediately takes aim at ‘yapping’ criticsThat decision landed the Emirati official in hot water, with the wife of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff commencing legal action against the sport’s governing body.And Hamilton was asked whether Ben Sulayem had his support before the 2024 Aussie Grand Prix.The Brit replied bluntly: “He never has. There is a real lack of accountability here, within this sport, within the FIA.”There are things that are happening behind closed doors, there is no transparency, there is really no accountability and we need that.”The fans need that. How can you trust the sport and what is happening here if you don’t have that?”Last year, Hamilton doubled down on his criticism of Ben Sulayem after the FIA president compared swearing F1 drivers to “rappers”. The 62-year-old has been on a mission to stamp out foul language in the paddock, much to the disdain of some of the sport’s stars.The feud between Hamilton and Ben Sulayem first dates back to 2022.When the FIA chief forced the Brit to remove a nose stud, clamping down on jewellery at the race track. He later fined Hamilton £42,000 for skipping the end-of-season prize-giving gala, after Verstappen was handed the title following a hugely controversial decision at 2021 Abu Dhabi finale.FIA executive Robert Reid resigned last week over what he described as a “fundamental breakdown in governance standards”.Ben Sulayem has been under fire in the last few years, following various controversies including the FIA’s swearing rules.Reid said in his resignation letter: “When I took on this role, it was to serve the FIA’s members, not to serve power.”A few days ago at Suzuka, Carlos Sainz was punished for being “five seconds late” to the national anthem in Japan following a toilet break.Read More on The Sun Sainz reported to the FIA medical team with a stomach issue, but was fined £17,000, half of which has been suspended for 12 months providing he does not re-offend.But the Spaniard, 30, now faces an even bigger one for saying “s*** happens in response”.THE new Formula One season is up and running and has already seen huge drama in the opening weeks.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 hope of ending Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is hoping for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants Mercedes F1 engineer to improve Man Utd’s transfer strategy after slamming club’s data analysis

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE could lean on his Formula One connections to try and bring Manchester United back into pole position.Ratcliffe, who has owned a minority share in Man Utd since December 2023, is reportedly considering hiring a Mercedes F1 engineer to help revolutionise the Red Devils’ data analysis.Sir Jim Ratcliffe could hire an F1 engineer to help revolutionise Man Utd’s data analysisCredit: GettyAccording to the BBC, Ratcliffe could appoint Mercedes engineer Michael Sansoni at Old Trafford as he looks to bring the club’s use of data up to par with the clubs around them.That’s after the billionaire Brit told Man Utd fanzine United We Stand that the club was “still in the last century of data analysis” and that it “doesn’t really exist here” in a recent interview.Ratcliffe’s Ineos are part-owners of the Mercedes F1 team which would reportedly make any move to bring Sansoni to United much smoother.While it’s understood that Sansoni is already set to call an end to his near 11-year stint with the the F1 team.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRatcliffe has claimed that Man Utd’s data analysis directly correlates to their poor recruitment over recent seasons.He told United We Stand: “Until we’re are as good as anyone in the world, then it’s not good enough for Manchester United. We must have the best recruitment in the world.”Data analysis comes alongside recruitment. It doesn’t really exist here. We’re still in the last century on data analysis here. “There’s an immense amount of useful data that we can get from data analysis and we’re in the ‘very poor’ bracket with data analysis here. These things don’t happen overnight.”Most read in FootballRatcliffe’s Ineos are co-owners of the Mercedes F1 teamCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUnited have spent over £900MILLION on transfers over the last five seasons, a figure only exceeded by Chelsea, Arsenal and neighbours Manchester City.All three of those clubs are currently battling out for European places, while United languish in 14th spot in the Premier League table – having won just 10 of their 32 league games this season.Newcastle preparing £35m swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas but will have to beat Man Utd, Liverpool and BayernHuge transfer sums have been invested in players that have been unable to succeed at the Theatre of Dreams in recent season.The £85m arrival of Antony has resulted in the Brazilian heading out on loan, while Jadon Sancho also left the club for Chelsea this season after his £73m move from Dortmund didn’t go to plan.Meanwhile £47m goalkeeper Andre Onana – the fourth most expensive keeper in history – was dropped from the United matchday squad altogether this weekend.The Cameroon shot-stopper was left out of Man Utd’s 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Newcastle on Sunday after making two huge mistakes during the club’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Lyon last Thursday.Andre Onana was dropped for Man Utd’s clash with Newcastle at the weekendCredit: GettyMega £85m signing Antony is currently out on loanCredit: GettyJadon Sancho looks set for a permanent exit to Chelsea this summer after spending the season on loan with the London clubCredit: GettyMan Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More