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      Mercedes driver George Russell’s X-rated blast caught on team radio as he and Lewis Hamilton fume at F1 blunder

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      GEORGE RUSSELL lashed out at his Mercedes team after a major blunder cost him and team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix.Russell started Sunday’s race in third place and the Formula One team was immensely confident he would finish on the podium.
      George Russell lashed out at Mercedes after a massive blunder at the Dutch Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      Russell’s furious blast was caught on team radio after the horror gaffeCredit: Sky Sports f1
      Hamilton, on the other hand, had a disastrous qualifying that left him P13 on the grid.
      But then it started to rain and the British duo’s rivals were wise enough to immediately put on wet tyres.
      Russell and Hamilton wanted to do the same but were instructed to stay out.
      That bad call led to the former Williams star slipping down the pack and finishing 17th, whereas Sir Lewis fought through and made it to sixth place.
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      Russell was then heard fuming on the team radio: “I was forecast for a podium. F**k! How did we mess this up?”
      The 25-year-old was still seething after he got out of the car claiming the race was “over before it really got started”.
      That was because the Norfolk driver and Hamilton weren’t prepared properly for the rainy Dutch weather.
      Russell said after the race: “The race was over before it really got started.
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      “I think the information we had regarding the weather was totally wrong. So that was a real shame. A podium was missed.
      “As a team we need to review because we’re getting the information coming in to us and it was misjudged, the weather.
      “So, it’s not anything to do with racing or engineering, it was clearly just a weather misinterpretation and that ruined our afternoon.
      “So, we really need to look into what happened, why the others decided to pit, what information they maybe had that we didn’t and make sure we don’t make the same mistake again.”
      Lewis Hamilton also suffered from Mercedes’ bad weather callCredit: Rex More

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      Inside Jenson Button’s luxury motorhome for sale at bargain price – featuring outdoor patio and zebra print double bed

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      JENSON BUTTON’S former motorhome is on sale at a bargain £85,000.Dubbed “The Icon”, the Newel motorhome was originally owned by Formula 1 legend Jacques Villeneuve.
      Jenson Button’s former motorhome is up for sale
      The luxurious motorhome is dubbed ‘The Icon’
      The Icon – which features a zebra print double bed – was formerly worth $1million
      It is now worth £85,000 and comes with leather seats
      It was designed and built specifically for the Canadian in 1998, a year after he had won the Formula 1 world championship.
      Upon its launch, The Icon became the first motorhome to be worth more than $1million (£800,000).

      It later came into Button’s possession, with F1 drivers often staying in luxurious motorhomes during busy portions of the season.
      Despite its old $1m valuation, one lucky F1 superfan could now grab it on Autotrader for £85k – nearly a tenth of its former value.
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      The cosy red motorhome can sleep up to four people and comes fully air conditioned.
      It also features central and underfloor heating for those cold winter months.
      For when it’s a little warmer, The Icon comes with a fully furnished patio for outdoor seating.
      While inside, its owner can grab some shut-eye in a zebra-print double bed.
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      The red vehicle is 500 square feet
      It features a furnished kitchen area
      The Icon also possesses plenty of room to relax
      The 500 square foot motorhome has a kitchen area including a microwave and fridge-freezer – as well as a dining table.
      While the living area possesses a 42-inch plasma TV.
      Despite having been built in 1998, it is now fully kitted out with wifi.
      And its owner can pack plenty of clothes, as there is a walk-in wardrobe onboard.
      They won’t have to stop off at the dry cleaners either, as there is a washing machine and tumble dryer fitted.
      And obviously there is also a bathroom onboard.
      Button, 43, retired from Formula 1 in 2017 – having won the world championship in 2009.
      He returned to racing earlier this year, cutting his teeth in Nascar.
      The former F1 champ has raced three times in Nascar, including earlier this month in Indianapolis.
      Button, 43, retired from Formula 1 racing in 2017Credit: PA
      Jacques Villeneuve – pictured here in 2006 – was the original owner of the motorhomeCredit: Reuters
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      Fans call Sky Sports’ Steve Carrell F1 interview ‘highlight of the Dutch GP’ as he’s left stunned by camera

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      FORMULA ONE fans called Sky Sport’s interview with Steve Carrell the “highlight of the Dutch Grand Prix.”That’s after the Hollywood star was left stunned by a close-up camera before the race.
      Steve Carrell was hailed by F1 fans for bring a comedic touch to the Dutch GPCredit: twitter @skysportsf1

      Max Verstappen stormed to a record ninth successive victory in front of a jubilant home crowd on Sunday.
      The Red Bull ace is closing in on yet another F1 title.
      And household name Carrell made a surprise appearance ahead of kick-off to give his views on the state of the sport.
      However, the comedian could not resist taking a light-hearted approach to proceedings.
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      And he left fans in hysterics with a quip about how close Sky Sports’ camera had zoomed into his face.
      That’s before delivering a rib-tickling analysis of Formula One before claiming the upcoming Las Vegas GP will “have a different vibe.”
      Carrell is known for spots in flicks like Anchorman, as well as the starring role in the US Office.
      But some supporters reckoned his F1 appearance was as good as any of those – while also proving to be the most exciting thing about the Dutch GP.
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      One said: “The highlight of this race is Steve Carrell in the paddock!”
      Another declared: “He’s just a naturally funny person.”
      One noted: “Showing the ‘stars’ how it’s done on the grid.”
      Another added: “The most entertaining thing that will happen today.” More

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      Crazy moment NASCAR driver flips car TEN TIMES in 190mph horror crash as ‘shaken’ racer is rushed to hospital

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      HERE is the crazy moment a NASCAR driver’s car flipped TEN times in a horror crash.Ford’s Ryan Preece was competing in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, when the accident happened.
      Ryan Preece’s car goes airborne in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International SpeedwayCredit: AP
      The NASCAR flipped 10 times in a horrendous crashCredit: AP
      Ford’s Ryan Preece walked away from the incident after his horror crashCredit: Getty
      With just five laps to go, Preece, 32, lost control of his No41 car and drove into Chase Briscoe.
      After his vehicle slid into the infield, it flipped repeatedly until it finally landed on its wheels.
      Astonishingly, Preece was able to climb out his car to escape the wreckage, before medics rushed to his attention.
      He was placed on a stretcher and rushed to hospital to be evaluated.

      After the race, Preece took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare he would be back.
      He wrote: “If you want to be a race car driver, you better be tough. Dammit. Fast @racechoice @FordPerformance Mustang. I’m coming back.
      Early Sunday, Stewart-Haas Racing released an update on Preece’s condition.
      “NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece will remain overnight at Halifax Health Medical Center for continued observation,” a statement said.
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      “The driver of the No. 41 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing is awake, alert and mobile and has been communicating with family and friends.
      “Preece will undergo another evaluation by medical personnel later this morning. An update will be provided in the afternoon.”
      Preece has since been released from hospital, although it is unknown when he will race next.
      RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher eventually won the Coke Zero Sugar 400, recording his fifth NASCAR Cup Series win. More

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      Max Verstappen makes history with Dutch GP win in dramatic ending to race as Lewis Hamilton climbs up to sixth

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN equalled an F1 record for nine consecutive wins with his 11th victory of the season.His parade around his home track was delayed by 45 minutes due to a red flag eight laps from the end due to heavy rain.
      Max Verstappen romped to a record victory on his homecoming in the Dutch GPCredit: Getty
      Verstappen equalled Seb Vettel’s record of nine wins in a rowCredit: Getty
      Rain saw the race temporarily suspended towards the endCredit: PA
      But there is simply no stopping his romp to his third title as he made it a hat-trick of wins in his home GP.
      He now has a 138 point lead in the championship over his teammate Sergio Perez, who was classified in fourth place due to a five second time penalty for speeding in the pitlane.
      Verstappen made a good start but quickly saw droplets of rain on his visor as Zandvoort was hit by a shower.
      The rain was heavy in parts of the track and Red Bull quickly called in Perez to pit for intermediate tyres.
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      As Verstappen tiptoed his way around the track, the Mexican was able to take full advantage of his extra grip so that when the championship leader did make his stop at the end of lap two, Perez had pulled himself into the lead.
      It was quick-thinking and a smooth stop from his Red Bull team while Ferrari bungled Charles Leclerc’s pitstop as they were not ready with his tyres.
      Mercedes were equally caught out by the shower, initially telling Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to remain out on track before calling them in.
      Verstappen returned to the track in fourth place after his pitstop and quickly set about making up his lost places.
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      He passed Pierre Gasly on lap six to move into second place with a 11.7second gap to Perez.
      By the following lap he’d sliced that to 7.4 seconds as he reeled in his teammate at an astonishing rate.
      With the threat of further rain gone, Red Bull decided to bring in Verstappen for soft tyres – crucially pitting him before Perez, despite him being the race-leader.
      The undercut left Perez exasperated as he felt perhaps that he should have been first given his track position.
      The shuffle meant that Verstappen was put into the lead and he held his nerve at the safety car restart following Logan Sargeants’s crash into the barriers.
      He remained untroubled out in front while Perez looked comfortable in second and held a big enough gap to Fernando Alonso running in third.
      Leclerc’s misery was ended when Ferrari retired his car on lap 41 while Hamilton tussled with Russell for seventh place.
      Russell, running on older hard tyres had no grip and pulled over to let his Mercedes teammate through.
      But no sooner had they changed positions, the heavens opened 11 laps from the end throwing the pitlane into chaos.
      After an otherwise dreary 60-odd laps, finally the rain livened this race up but just as the drivers struggled to plot their way around on the intermediate tyres, Zhou Guanyu crashed at Turn One.
      Understandably due to the barrier repairs and the crane needed to remove the Alfa Romeo, the race steward stopped the race.
      However, it was nonetheless frustrating as it looked as though Verstappen would be made to work for his win.
      The barrier repairs were completed swifty but there was still a totally inexplicable delay before the restart.
      And when they did get underway for the final few laps, it was behind the safety car in another ultra-cautious decision from the stewards.
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      And Verstappen held on to P1 over the final few laps to maintain Red Bull’s 100 percent winning start to the season.
      Alonso was second and Gasly was promoted to third place in lieu of Perez’s penalty. Sainz was fifth having held off Hamilton, who was sixth with Lando Norris in seventh. More

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      BBC F1 presenter Jennie Gow, 46, reveals she has ‘acquired dyslexia’ eight months on from terrifying stroke

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      BBC Formula One presenter Jennie Gow has developed dyslexia eight months on from a terrifying stroke.The 46-year-old suffered the stroke brought on by a cough from an infection in December last year.
      Jennie Gow returns to work after suffering a stroke just eight months agoCredit: Getty
      Gow will be helped by husband Jamie today at the Dutch GP
      She is now ready to get back to work for the first time, returning to the paddock and Radio 5 Live today at the Dutch Grand Prix.
      In an interview with The Times, the broadcaster has opened up on the effects of the life-changing incident.
      Gow has developed dyslexia and struggled with communication.
      Speech has been tough and she initially spoke using a whiteboard after regaining movement in her left side.
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      The host was expecting her communication recovery to take months, yet after advice not to shout or get angry from nurses she soon began speaking normally again.
      Her speech was “most affected” by the stroke but fears her career could be over will be put to bed today in Zandvoort.
      Gow will be joined by her husband Jamie, who is assisting her with work this week as Max Verstappen starts on pole.
      Opening up on her return to the radio, she admitted: “I don’t know if it’s hard for Jamie to see me back at work, but I think he knows I need to at least try and do it. See what I can do.
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      “F1 is a very friendly place and one that I have lived in for the last 12 years. It’s a supportive place, even though everyone is competitive and finding their own way.
      “There are still moments that my voice doesn’t seem right to me, and obviously I have some gaps in my speech that I didn’t have before. I’m constantly struggling in my head to find the next word.
      “But we’ve spent eight months working on this, for hours every day.”
      The stroke has also caused a change in taste, Gow was previously a fan of Marmite and white wine but now hates both.
      Additionally, she suffered nerve damage in her right hand and is now unperceptive to heat and at risk of burn and her face has a slight droop.
      Jamie recalled when he saw that his wife had collapsed and described it as “the worst moment of my life”.
      Their six-year-old daughter Isabelle rushed to the phone to help her father call the ambulance.
      Jamie called Gow’s name but there was no response.
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      But just eight months on from the horror incident she is back as a shadow presenter to Rosanna Tennant.
      Gow has worked on BBC Radio 5 Live covering F1 since 2012.
      Jennie Gow has opened up on her struggles since suffering a strokeCredit: BBC
      The broadcaster has been involved with F1 since 2012Credit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton eliminated early as Max Verstappen takes pole for Dutch GP by a landslide

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      LANDO NORRIS was the best of the rest as Max Verstappen took another pole position – and did so by a landslide.The Dutchman only needed one quick lap as he took a comfortable pole ahead of British duo Norris and George Russell.
      Max Verstappen eased his way to pole positionCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton had a tough day at ZandvoortCredit: Rex
      Verstappen, who is going in search of a record-equalling ninth straight win, was over half a second clear from the rest of the field in damp conditions at Zandvoort.
      And Norris admits he has a slim chance of beating the Red Bull ace in tomorrow’s Dutch GP.
      When quizzed if he could fight Verstappen for the win, Norris said: “I’ll try and challenge for two laps and then he’ll probably drive away.
      “Max is always on another level when it comes to race day.”
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      “I’m happy still. P2 was a good result in these kind of conditions.
      “Every now and then you hope Max makes a mistake, but he doesn’t, so it is frustrating in a little way. But I’m very happy. The team did a good job.
      “The first half of the [final] lap was mega but the second half was probably one of the worst second halves I’ve done.”
      Verstappen knows another win will level Vettel’s incredible achievement but says he’s not focused on breaking records.
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      Max Verstappen is hoping to make it three Dutch GP wins in a rowCredit: EPA
      He said: “After five wins in a row, Seb texted me and said ‘you’re doing a good job, keep it going’ but nine in a row is impressive, and to be on eight.
      “If it is possible I will go for it, but it is not in the back of my head. I am not here to break records, just win in the moment.”
      Russell will line up in third place on the grid while his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton had a miserable afternoon and qualified way down in 13th.
      It was a crucial result for Russell, who says he had struggled with his form in Saturday’s qualifying sessions.
      He said: “Qualifying was one of my strengths at the start of the year, but the last few races before the break were a little scrappy.
      “So it was good to have the break with a fresh pair of eyes and to come back back in the groove.”
      Verstappen’s pole came after two delays as some drivers struggled with the drying track after a heavy downpour.
      First there was a wait for over 30 minutes as marshals repaired the barriers after Logan Sargeant crashed his Williams.
      And then Charles Leclerc somewhat-embarrassingly lost control of his Ferrari and slid off into the barriers.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton is hoping he can improve on his poor qualifying performance.
      He only just made it into Q2 after being caught up in traffic.
      The Brit was then a shock elimination from the second session as he failed to reach the top 10.
      The seven-time world champion was stuck behind Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri and unable to string a lap together.
      He said: “I did two fast laps in the end and the tyres overheated, so I couldn’t improve on the last lap.
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      “Hopefully, when the car is heavier maybe we can progress forward in the race.
      “It’s not an easy track to move forward on, but tomorrow’s a new day and I will give it my best.”
      Alfa Romeo’s Guanyu Zhou’s crashed outCredit: Reuters More

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      F1 star Daniel Ricciardo to miss Dutch Grand Prix after breaking bone in crash and being rushed to hospital

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      DANIEL RICCIARDO has broken a bone following a crash in FP2 at the Dutch Grand Prix and will NOT race on Sunday.The Australian smashed into the barrier of the Circuit Zandvoort track and had been rushed to hospital for medical checks.
      Daniel Ricciardo had been taken to hospital after his crashCredit: Reuters
      The F1 ace has broken a ‘bone in his hand’Credit: Getty
      A brief statement from the FIA read: “We can confirm that Daniel Ricciardo has been transferred to the local hospital for further checks following his crash in FP2.”
      The AlphaTauri driver hit the barrier on Turn 3 but was heard on the radio after making contact.
      It appeared that he was caught out by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri’s crash ahead of him.
      After getting out of his damaged car, he was seen holding his arm up to his chest.
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      It has now been confirmed that the F1 star has broken a bone in his and will not be able to race.
      Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko told Motorsport.com: “He’s broken something in his hand, so he won’t race.
      “Lawson will drive. It’s difficult for him. It’s a shame because the car is good here.”
      McLaren topped FP2 at the end of the session, however, Ricciardo was unable to finish.
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      In the morning’s hour-long session, the Australian was in 13th place.
      As Ricciardo is unable to continue Red Bull junior Liam Lawson has been called up in his place as confirmed by Marko.
      Lawson finished third in last season’s Formula 2 standings and is also racing in Japan’s Super Formula. More