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      F1 driver line-up 2023: Who is racing on the Formula One grid next season?

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      THE 2022 F1 season is racing along with Max Verstappen leading the championship.That has led to plenty of talk about the 2023 Formula One campaign and who will be racing for each team. Here is everyone that has been confirmed so far as the 10 teams look to strengthen.
      Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will stay at Red Bull and McLaren next season
      Red Bull
      Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Reigning world champion Max Verstappen is signed for Red Bull until 2028 and Sergio Perez penned an extension until 2024 after the Monaco Grand Prix.
      Red Bull have been utterly dominant in 2022 and see no reason to change their driver line-up for next season as they look to continue their stranglehold on sport.
      Verstappen will more than likely be a two-time F1 world champion by the time 2023 comes around.
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      Mercedes
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
      Mercedes will retain Lewis Hamilton and George Russell for 2023 and will hope their car can be more competitive.
      The new regulations for 2022 have cost the team with Red Bull and Ferrari now ahead of the Silver Arrows in the pecking order.
      Many believe 2023 could well be Hamilton’s last year in the sport but Mercedes will definitely want to keep him if he wants to continue his glittering career.
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      Ferrari
      Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
      When they linked up in 2021 Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were the youngest line-up Ferrari had ever had.
      Both will race for the Prancing Horse in 2023 and will hope for better from their team who have made a number of errors with their strategy.
      Ferrari will need to deliver for their drivers next season or they could be tempted to move elsewhere as they are both out of contract at the end of the year.
      The 2023 grid is starting to take shapeCredit: AFP
      McLaren
      Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Lando Norris has a contract with McLaren until 2025 and is unquestionably the driver who leads the team.
      All the drama has been around the second seat though with McLaren ending the contract of Daniel Ricciardo a year early to bring in fellow Australian Oscar Piastri.
      Alpine thought they had an agreement in place for the driver they have backed throughout his career but Piastri signed a deal with McLaren instead.
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      Alpine
      Esteban Ocon and TBC
      Esteban Ocon is confirmed for 2023 after he signed a multi-year deal last season after an impressive start.
      Alpine were desperate to keep Fernando Alonso but were not willing to budge on offering him a one-year deal which meant he opted to shock them and sign with Aston Martin.
      Alpine then announced Oscar Piastri only for him to take to social media and state he wouldn’t be driving for them.
      The smart money is on Pierre Gasly joining the team from AlphaTauri and making it an all-French affair.
      Fernando Alonso is leaving Apline for Aston Martin in 2023Credit: Splash
      Aston Martin
      Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
      Fernando Alonso shocked Alpine by letting the world know he was joining Aston Martin to replace the retiring Sebastian Vettel.
      The Spaniard joins Lance Stroll who has the safest seat in F1 with his father owning the team.
      Aston Martin will hope Alonso can make a difference in helping the team move further forwards on the grid.
      Valtteri Bottas is set to continue at Alfa RomeoCredit: Rex
      Alfa Romeo
      Valtteri Bottas and TBC
      Valtteri Bottas left Mercedes for Alfa Romeo last season and signed a deal that is thought to run until 2024.
      His current teammate Zhou Guanyu has not been signed for 2023 yet and it is unclear whether he will be retained.
      Sauber will end their links to Alfa Romeo at the end of 2023 with Audi set to come into the sport in 2026.
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      AlphaTauri
      Pierre Gasly and TBC
      Pierre Gasly does have a contract with AlphaTauri but he is believed to be in negotiations with Alpine over a move to the team in 2023.
      Yuki Tsunoda has had a more encouraging season and with Gasly leaving he could have more chance of keeping his seat.
      Red Bull junior Liam Lawson could also be a name worth monitoring if AlphaTauri do lose Gasly.
      Pierre Gasly could leave AlphaTauri for AlpineCredit: Rex
      Williams
      Alex Albon and TBC
      Alex Albon has impressed following his return to the sport and has gotten the maximum out of a car that has been hard to drive in 2022.
      Nicholas Latifi is expected to leave the team and Oscar Piastri was going to drive for Williams.
      The fact the Australian has now signed for McLaren leaves Williams considering their options as to who their other driver will be. Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries has been a name mentioned.
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      Haas
      Kevin Magnussen and TBC
      Kevin Magnussen returned to Haas and F1 at the beginning of 2022 with the sacking of Russian driver Nakita Mazepin amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
      Mick Schumacher has shown glimpses of his potential this season but his contract has yet to be renewed.
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      ‘F*** up’ – Hamilton still has faith in Mercedes despite X-rated blast after error allowed Verstappen to win Dutch GP

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      THIS felt like a case of déjà vu.Lewis Hamilton in the lead while driving behind the safety car – only to be passed by the Red Bull of Max Verstappen, who would go on to take the glory.
      Lewis Hamilton was left raging at his Mercedes team at the Dutch GPCredit: PA
      Max Verstappen went on to claim the victory in his homelandCredit: Getty
      There was also the tin-foil hat brigade on social media casting wild accusations of a conspiracy after Red Bull’s sister team had sparked a rather strange virtual safety car.
      The scars from those wounds inflicted at last year’s controversial finale in Abu Dhabi are still obvious at Mercedes.
      But there was no need for an inquest here. No race director sacking, either. Just a good old passionate outburst in obvious frustration after a team cock-up.
      Hamilton fumed over the radio at his team: “That was the biggest f*** up.”.
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      He later added: “I can’t believe you guys f****** screwed me. I can’t tell you how p***** I am.”
      Hamilton came home in fourth place behind teammate George Russell and Charles Leclec, who finished in second and third place respectively.
      He later apologised for his language used towards his team but didn’t for his passion.
      Quite why Mercedes failed to pit Hamilton – when they did his teammate Russell – will be unpicked at their Brackley HQ today.
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      But once he had cooled down after his rant on the team’s radio, Hamilton was adamant they ARE still the best in the business – despite the error which denied him a long-awaited win.
      When asked if he felt whether Mercedes had the right staff in place, Hamilton was definite.
      “One hundred percent we do,” he said: “This team are a group of young, super-determined individuals.
      “Some have been here as long as me or longer. They continue to be motivated every year. I 1,000 percent believe we have the right team in place.
      “Today wasn’t an easy call. Of course we could always look back at all the scenarios and see what we could have done or if we would have made a different choice.
      “But that’s not life. You just learn from it. I was hopeful to get a podium. I was hopeful to get a first or second at least but we move on.”
      It was a thrilling race from start to finish. Hamilton nearly collided with Carlos Sainz on the first lap when they came dangerously close to touching.
      But this week there was no repeat of the incident which ended his race on lap one of the Belgian GP just seven days earlier.
      He was three seconds behind pole-sitter Verstappen before Hamilton started cutting his way back into the race.
      He tangled with Sergio Perez as the Mexican driver put up a spirited fight before Hamilton finally squeezed past on lap 36.
      On the hard tyre, Hamilton started cutting into Verstappen’s lead in the hope of going the race distance with only one pitstop.
      But that strategy went out the window on lap 47 when Yuki Tsunoda complained of feeling his wheels were not fitted correctly.
      The Japanese driver made a pitstop but came out back on track only to pull over to the side and the race director deployed the virtual safety car, which allowed Verstappen to make a stop for fresh tyres.
      It played into his hands as he was able to maintain his place at the front.
      But on lap 56, it was Hamilton’s turn for a long-overdue slice of luck.
      It came in the form of a retirement for his chum Valtteri Bottas, whose Alfa Romeo conked out.
      Verstappen decided to stop again, but curiously Hamilton had stayed out, promoting him to the lead.
      Merc boss Toto Wolff admitted it was a tough call not to bring Hamilton in for tyresCredit: Splash
      But rather than stopping for tyres himself, Mercedes kept him out on track and he was left a sitting duck when the race resumed on lap 66.
      It was all too easy as Verstappen swooped past into turn one and into the lead and on his way to victory.
      Hamilton’s chances of his first win of the season were extinguished and he then saw his podium disappear too, as he was eventually passed by Russell and Charles Leclerc.
      Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff admitted it was a tough call not to bring Hamilton in for tyres.
      He said: “It’s right [he’s angry], because the pitwall and strategists try to calculate probabilities and come up with the best possible decisions.
      “It all came so quickly. It was so tremendously difficult to make the right judgement call and especially if you have two drivers that are competing against each other.
      “One is going to be upset and the other one is going to be happy and that’s the swing and just acknowledge that the frustration on one side is always there.
      “Every single day of my life, I’d rather risk everything for winning the race rather than cementing second and third.
      “We get emotional in the race. And when you’re the driver in the car, it just comes out and you can’t stop it.
      “We are the trash can, the vomit bag in the aeroplane. And we’re taking all that because we need to.
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      “This is how it has always been in a relationship between a frustrated driver and the pitwall.
      “We decided to take a risk that really backfired for him. But there’s more positives to take and this is what we chatted about.” More

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      ‘That was the biggest f*** up’ – Lewis Hamilton fumes at Mercedes after blowing chance to win first Grand Prix of season

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      LEWIS HAMILTON fumed at Mercedes for blowing his chance of winning his first Grand Prix of season. Hamilton was leading in Holland with team-mate George Russell in second and arch rival Max Verstappen placed third.
      Lewis Hamilton during the Dutch GPCredit: Alamy
      But as Mercedes brought Russell into pits to put fast tyres on, it allowed Verstappen to close the gap.
      The Dutchman and Russell eventually overtook Hamilton, leaving the seven-time champion fuming.
      He said: “I can’t believe you screwed me like that. I can’t tell you how p****d I am.”
      He was also heard saying on radio: “That was the biggest f*** up.”
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      Hamilton’s day ended in misery as he failed to secure a podium spot, finishing in fourth.
      Reigning champion Verstappen made it a winning return on home soil with Russell in second.
      Charles Leclerc came third meaning Hamilton came away with nothing.
      And it had fans online calling for the Brit to LEAVE Mercedes after being cost his pole position.
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      One said: “Mercedes and George Russell just cost Lewis Hamilton the win. Make no mistake.”
      Another said: “Lewis Hamilton has to leave Mercedes, please.”
      One added: “Sorry, but I think this is the race that changes everything. Lewis Hamilton needs to leave Mercedes.
      “That call is not something that can be ignored.”
      Another commented: “Nah, Mercedes does not deserve Sir Lewis Hamilton.”
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      Who is F1 star George Russell’s girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt, how long has she been with the Mercedes driver?

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has impressed this season as Mercedes’ new F1 superstar. The Brit has put in some sterling performances with Lewis Hamilton by his side in the paddock.
      Carmen Mundt enjoyed some time at a Miami Heat game with George Russell earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
      Mercedes driver George Russell enjoys trip to the country side with girlfriend Carmen MundtCredit: Instagram / @carmenmmundt
      Though the driving starlet has yet to win a Grand Prix, there seems to be plenty for Russell to be getting excited about in his career.
      But his personal life is flourishing nicely too, as Russell’s girlfriend is investment broker Carmen Montero Mundt.

      Who is Carmen Montero Mundt?
      Mundt has been in a relationship with Russell since 2020, months after the latter finished things with his ex-girlfriend.
      Russell split with former flame Seychelle de Vries, who is the sister of ex-Mercedes academy team-mate Nyck de Vries.
      Not much has been said in public by Russell about Mundt, who has been pictured alongside her man at F1 races on numerous ocassions.
      Mundt was a student at the University of Westminster and studied for a degree in business management and finance.
      After graduating, Mundt took up a job working for investman firm W1 Investment group as a client relationship intern.
      But she moved onto Ruffer LLP in 2022, becoming an investor relations associate.
      Carmen Mundt works as an investment broker with Ruffer LLPCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
      Carmen Mundt has travelled the world with George Russell since making their relationsjip officialCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
      Since making things official with Russell, the pair have travelled the globe together thanks to the Brit’s driving exploits.
      But they’ve holidayed for pleasure too, as the pair were pictures soaking up the sun in St Barts last year.
      They also attended the premiere of James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ in 2021.
      And after Russell’s move to Mercedes, Mundt posted on Instagram to congratulate her partner on his big move, writing: “All smiles. So proud @georgerussell63.”
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      Max Verstappen puts gearbox disaster behind him to take pole for Dutch Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton starting fourth

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN sent the orange-clad fans wild by taking pole for the Dutch GP – then slammed the “stupid” ones to threw smoke bombs onto the track.Qualifying had to be stopped as one flare was removed from the live race track while the fan was identified and chucked out of the circuit.
      Max Verstappen pipped Charles Leclerc to pole by 0.021 secondsCredit: Getty
      A second flare was lobbed onto the track in the final part of qualifying in another dangerous moment, but thankfully it rolled off the circuit and away from the passing cars.
      Verstappen blasted the individuals who made up the 105,000 crowd at Zandvoort.
      He said: “To hold flares already, it’s nice but there’s a limit to how much. But to throw it on the track is just stupid.
      “The person who did that got removed. Just don’t do that. It’s not good for anyone.
      “You get thrown out so you can’t see the race and for us the session is stopped because it’s dangerous, there’s stuff on the track. So you shouldn’t do it.”
      It comes after Dutch fans were accused of sexual harassment, racism and homophobia at Austrian Grand Prix.
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      There were also incidents of them burning Lewis Hamilton merchandise in Hungary and altercations with police in Spa.
      Charles Leclerc, who will start today’s race in second place, condemned the actions of those who threw the missles.
      He added: “It’s dangerous, so don’t do this type of thing. This shouldn’t happen.
      “I don’t know if in the future we can do anything to avoid that. If a car is passing at that time, then it can create unnecessary risk.”
      A spin in the final seconds for Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez put pay to Lewis Hamilton’s chances of challenging for a front-row start.
      The Mercedes man was forced to slow due to the yellow flags waved for Perez’s stricken car.
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      However, he is confident after a strong performance all weekend and looking to make up for his first-lap crash at Spa last weekend.
      He said: “I was much happier coming into this weekend, to have a car that’s potentially fighting but I just don’t understand.
      “One weekend it can be so far off and the next weekend, all of a sudden, we’re right there, so it’s confusing.
      “But there are lots of positives to take from today. If we hadn’t had the yellow flag we would have been fighting for the front row.
      “The potential is there but I have no idea whether the car is going to be good or bad at the next races.
      “It’s like a mood swing. Like the characteristics of a human being, you don’t know what side of the bed you’re going to get out of.”
      When quizzed about his chance of making it on to the podium, he added: “I am definitely optimistic it’s just difficult to overtake here so we’ll see.
      Leclerc congratulates his championship rival on pole positionCredit: The Mega Agency
      Lewis Hamilton looked quicker today but could only manage to get up to fourthCredit: Getty
      “I felt I could go quicker so I hope that that translates for the race, but I’ll definitely be pushing as hard as I can for a podium.”
      Hamilton’s teammate George Russell was also denied a higher-starting berth on the grid due to Perez’s late error.
      And the Brit, who will start in sixth place on the grid, also had his say on the flares, which were prohibited by security and smuggled in.
      He said: “The fans here and the atmosphere here is one of the best of the season, it’s impressive what they’ve done as an event.
      “But you can’t mess around with things like this. It’s a shame for everyone else.
      “How dangerous are they? If you run over it it’s quite sharp, it could give you a puncture. It could be harmless or cause a lot of damage.
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      “It’s quite a spectacle seeing it in the fans but can’t imagine if you’re standing there it’s the most pleasant thing to be within.
      “It’d be a shame seeing them totally banned because it’s part of the show now but I’d like to see people show a bit more common sense.” More

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      ‘Want to get involved’ – Lewis Hamilton hints at joining Manchester United takeover bid with Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has sensationally hinted at getting involved with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s potential takeover of Manchester United.The Brit driver rivalled Ratcliffe’s bid during the battle to take over Chelsea, which was eventually won by American Todd Boehly.
      Lewis Hamilton has revealed he would like to be involved in a possible bid for Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Sir Jim Ratfcliffe is said to be worth £15billionCredit: Getty
      Hamilton and Ratcliffe celebrate on the podium following a race around Spain last yearCredit: Getty
      Ratcliffe owns multinational chemical company INEOS, who are a sponsor of Hamilton’s Formula One team Mercedes.
      The British entrepreneur is estimated to be worth £15billion and is said to be Britain’s richest man.
      But recent events have seen Ratcliffe linked with a takeover of Man United, with fans furious at the Glazer’s ownership of the club.
      Asked about the prospective takeover while at the Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton said: “It’s the first time I’ve heard of it.
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      “I haven’t had time to catch up with Jim since I was in Namibia (during the mid-season break).
      “I haven’t had a call from him asking if I want to be involved in that just yet but I do want to get more and more involved in teams.
      “But Jim’s part-boss and part-partner, I would say we’re more partners because we’re in this together and I hope in the future to do something with Jim and build with him, I don’t know when that’ll be or what that’ll be.”
      However, despite Ratcliffe openly declaring he is interested in buying United – who he supported as a boy – the Glazers are said to be ignoring his efforts to purchase the club.
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      The 37-year-old doesn’t just appear to be interested in sports ownership to save face either.
      He revealed his Chelsea ownership bid along with Sir Martin Broughton was driven by his goal to improve diversity and inclusivity within sports, as well as turning Chelsea into a profit making organisation.
      Hamilton recently expanded his sporting portfolio thanks to an investment in the Denver Broncos NFL Team.
      He added: “I really do believe in black ownership which there’s a lack of in sports.
      “When I do get involved for example with the Broncos, I really try and focus on what I can do within the team.
      “Within the infrastructure and within the surroundings in terms of the stadium and the homes that you end up building when you do eventually get a new stadium and all those sort of things so it’s an exciting one for the potential there is there.”
      Hamilton suffered the ignominy of not finishing last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after he made the self-admitted error of failing to leave ex-team-mate Fernando Alonso space on the inside.
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      The consequential crash gave the seven-time champion terminal damage on the floor of his car and forced him to retire.
      He will be hoping for better fortunes during this weekend’s race around Zandvoort. More

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      Fans all say same thing as Lewis Hamilton arrives for Dutch GP qualifying wearing brilliant jumpsuit

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      FORMULA ONE fans have been left in awe by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton after the Mercedes driver showed up for the Dutch Grand Prix qualifying in a jumpsuit.The Brit, 37, is still chasing his first win the the 2022 season.
      Hamilton turned up to qualifying at the Dutch GP in a jumpsuitCredit: AFP
      The Brit is yet to win a race this seasonCredit: Getty
      Mercedes are getting closer to their rivals, says HamiltonCredit: Getty
      Hamilton’s last win came last DecemberCredit: Getty
      Hamilton’s last win came in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last December just before his world title heartbreak to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi.
      But he remains in high spirits and arrived in style at Circuit Zandvoort.
      Hamilton is known for his extravagant outfits, but this time he opted for a brilliant grey jumpsuit – and fans are all saying the same thing on social media.
      One fan said on Twitter: “HE LOOKS SO GOOD.”
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      Another tweeted: “The main character never dies.”
      F1 fans say Hamilton treats the paddock like it’s a runway – and they’ve got a point.
      Hamilton says the Merc team have “landed in a much sweeter spot with the car” after a successful practice session on Friday.
      He said: “We’ve landed in a much sweeter spot with the car, being as it’s a much different track.
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      “It’s a work in progress. We are not that far behind, which is great to see.
      “And the car doesn’t feel that bad. Just got to keep chipping away.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso make up after Spaniard blasted F1 rival as ‘idiot’ after Belgian GP crash row

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has cooled his rift with rival Fernando Alonso by insisting he is trying to “be a better driver”.The seven-time world champion was blasted as “an idiot” by the Spaniard after they crashed on the first lap of last Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix.
      Fernando Alonso slammed Lewis Hamilton down the team radio after his collision with the Mercedes driverCredit: AFP
      Lewis Hamilton has not won a race this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Fernando Alonso is a two time world championCredit: Splash
      Alonso also accused Hamilton, saying he “only knows how to drive and start in first” in a petulant attack.
      Hamilton accepted the blame for the incident that forced his retirement from the race despite being cleared by the stewards.
      The 37-year-old then joked on social media that he’d offer Alonso a signed cap as a peace offering.
      And the Alpine driver duly collected the hat ahead of this weekend’s Dutch GP after meeting Hamilton and clearing the air.
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      Hamilton said: “It’s not a thing for me. It doesn’t change anything, it doesn’t really affect me in the slightest.
      “With the cap it was just a little fun thing. It’s good to have fun sometimes with these things.
      “For me, I am always trying to be a better driver.
      “Also, I know there are a lot of young kids that are following me and it’s important the steps I try to take in my behaviour, so I am always trying to learn and be better.”
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      A feud between the two is nothing new – when they were teammates at McLaren for one season in 2007 there were disputes that resulted in Alonso quitting the team.
      Alonso has also tried to play down the rift and admitted in his apology that he spoke out of turn.
      However, he said that there is always an inevitable backlash whenever a Latin driver criticises a British driver.
      Alonso added: “Lewis is a champion, he’s a legend of our time. And then when you say something – and I’m sorry to repeat this – against a British driver, there is huge media involvement after that.
      “They’ve been saying a lot of things to Checo [Sergio Perez], to Carlos [Sainz], to me.
      “If you say something to a Latin driver, everything’s a little bit more fun. When you say something to others, it’s a little bit more serious.
      “But anyway, yes, I apologise. I was not thinking about what I said.
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      “I don’t think that there was much to blame in that moment, to be honest, looking at the replays and everything, because it’s a first lap incident, we are all very close together.”
      The veteran also backtracked on his comments that Hamilton only knows how to race when he starts at the front.
      Alonso said: “It’s something that you say in the heat of the moment. But as I said, nothing that I said is true, or there are facts that are completely the opposite.
      “I have huge respect. I have absolutely no problems with him.
      “The heat of the moment and the adrenaline of the moment, fighting for finally top two, top three, made me say those comments that I should not say.”
      Hamilton is looking to break his duck at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix and will NOT be taking engine penalties as it stands.
      Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is the clear favourite, with F1 bosses saying his home race is a 300,000 sell-out over the weekend. 
      Max Verstappen won at Spa last time out after Lewis Hamilton crashedCredit: Getty More