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      F1 driver Nyck de Vries AXED with immediate effect with top star drafted in to replace him remainder of season

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      DANIEL RICCIARDO has made a sensational return to Formula 1 to replace Nyck de Vries who has been axed by AlphaTauri with immediate effect.Australian Ricciardo, 34, failed to secure a seat for the 2023 season after being let go by McLaren.
      Nyck de Vries has been axed by AlphaTauriCredit: Getty
      Daniel Ricciardo looks set for a shock return to Formula 1Credit: Getty
      He returned to Red Bull as their reserve driver behind Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez – a team he won five races with between 2014 and 2017.
      But now he will be on the F1 grid with AlphaTauri – an Italian team owned by Red Bull – as the news was confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that he will join them for the remainder of the year.
      Speaking about his return, Ricciardo said: “I’m stoked to be back on track with the Red Bull family!”
      And Franz Tost, AlphaTauri team principal, added: “I’m very pleased to welcome Daniel back into the team.
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      “There’s no doubt about his driving skills, and he already knows many of us, so his integration will be easy and straight forward.
      “The team will also profit a lot from his experience, as he is an eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner.
      “I would like to thank Nyck for his valuable contribution during his time with Scuderia AlphaTauri and I wish him all the best for the future.”
      De Vries, 28, only joined AlphaTauri ahead of the 2023 season after waiting in the wings as a reserve and test driver for the likes of Mercedes, McLaren and Aston Martin.
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      But he lasted just 10 Grands Prix before being ditched in ruthless fashion.
      De Vries, without a point in the campaign, failed to finish higher than 12th in any of his races.
      And he ended 50 per cent of his starts 17th or lower – including one retirement.
      Fellow AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda has secured two points and finished ahead of De Vries in nine out of 10 races.
      Speaking about De Vries’ future back in May, team chief Helmut Marko told F1 Insider: “We spoke to De Vries and he agrees with us, he needs to improve.
      “The gap to team-mate Yuki Tsunoda, who is doing a great job, is too big.
      “To use footballer jargon, Nick has a yellow card but not the red one yet. If he improves, a driver change will not be an issue.”
      Ricciardo will take over from De Vries in time for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 21.
      He has not raced in F1 since the Abu Dhabi GP on November 20 last year where he finished ninth.
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      The Aussie claimed 37 points for McLaren in 2022 – 85 fewer than team-mate Lando Norris.
      But he has eight Grands Prix wins to his name since making his debut 12 years ago. More

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      Christian Horner invites F1 drivers to lavish home for BBQ… but only half turn up after he is trolled for ‘bland’ food

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      A HOST of Formula One stars left Christian Horner red-faced after snubbing a barbecue at his home.The 49-year-old multi-millionaire chief of the Red Bull F1 team sent out an invite for the bash at his house during the British Grand Prix weekend – where his man Max Verstappen triumphed again.
      Red Bull chief Christian Horner was trolled after hosting a BBQ on Saturday
      Horner and Spice Girl wife Geri invited all 20 drivers to their lavish homeCredit: Instagram
      Only half of those invited accepted the multi-millionaire’s BBQ offerCredit: Instagram
      Horner, Geri and the family have two lavish homes, with one in Oxfordshire and the other in HerfordshireCredit: Instagram
      All 20 drivers were invited to come along after qualifying on Saturday at Silverstone.
      Horner shares TWO stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri, in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire with both less than an hour away from the iconic British race track.
      The former property is, perhaps, the most lavish and most shared online – boasting its very own duck pond, which they use for boating.
      Their farm also houses three miniature donkeys, horses and goats in the estate’s stables.
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      And it’s the property in Oxfordshire that gets the most love from Geri, 50, on Instagram, who regularly shares candid snaps of her family life.
      It remains unclear which drivers accepted his invitation, although Red Bull duo Verstappen and Sergio Perez are both likely to have attended.
      But Horner revealed that a number of their rivals opted to stay away despite him insisting that everybody was welcome.
      When asked if he was joined by all 20 drivers, Horner replied: “No, no, about half the grid.”
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      That did not stop Horner from taking the role of head chef, but cheeky fans soon mocked him for cooking up a “bland and flavourless” BBQ.
      He shared a snap on Instagram of himself behind the BBQ, which was stacked with chicken, burgers, sweetcorn and other veg, with tongs in hand.
      But some of the comments left a nasty taste, with one saying: “Omg there’s no flavour there WTF.”
      Another troll said: “Is that chicken? It’s so pale hahaha.”
      A fellow cruel fan said: “All that money and no taste…”
      As another joked: “Married a Spice Girl yet there are no spices to be seen on that food.”
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      Horner, who last year celebrated Verstappen regaining the F1 Championship, is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and the couple share a son, Montague, who is 6.
      He also has another daughter, Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
      Horner did also reveal how he was intrigued by the conversations of those that did attend as he spoke about the dramatic race on Sunday.
      Verstappen took the chequered flag to register his sixth straight victory despite the Dutchman being overtaken by his McLaren rival off the line.
      Horner said: “You could see that he [Verstappen] enjoyed racing with Lando today.
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      “There was a lot of respect between the two. He’s a racer, he likes to race.
      “I had all the drivers at my house for a barbecue last night and you immediately see that they immediately start talking about the moments on the track, what happened here and there, even about what happened in Formula Three or in karting.”
      Horner and Geri regularly share snaps from their gorgeous properties onlineCredit: Instagram
      And the Spice Girl has also posted shots of themselves horse riding on the propertyCredit: Instagram More

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      Ben Hunt: Verstappen’s F1 clean sweep isn’t a shoo-in as Norris and Co show the pack are catching up at Silverstone

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN was victorious again and Red Bull maintained their 100 per cent win-rate for the season.But don’t switch off yet, the others are definitely catching up.
      Lando Norris put his foot in the door of Max Verstappen’s title charge by coming second at the British GPCredit: Getty
      Max Verstappen sealed Red Bull’s 11th win in a row and is still the title favouriteCredit: Rex
      OK, it may already be too late in the title race for Verstappen has a whopping 99-point lead.
      But there was something, even in Red Bull’s 11th consecutive win, that makes me think we could see a driver from a different team on the top-step of the podium at the next race in Budapest.
      Red Bull started the season strongly with a car design that has proved to be best out of the box — as they usually do.
      I have asked their rivals and there is ZERO suspicion of any foul play with regards to the design — which in itself is unusual for F1 as team’s do enjoy pointing an accusing finger.
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      Yet we have now reached the point of the season where the teams have had time to copy that design and produce their own version of it.
      Consequently, it was no surprise to see McLaren’s Red Bull-inspired car design perform so well at Silverstone.
      Others will follow suit soon.
       Aston Martin and even Mercedes would be foolish not to put engineering pride to one side and copy Red Bull’s homework.
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      It was interesting to hear Lando Norris keep expectations in check after impressive back-to-back results — fourth  in Austria and second at Silverstone — on two very different tracks.
      He usually has a terrible poker face but they will again be in the mix in Budapest at the Hungarian GP, as will Mercedes after a difficult two races.
      Verstappen has been winning  by a good 25+  seconds yet, at Silverstone, that was cut to just 3.7sec.
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner has always maintained that convergence would happen over the course of the season as the other teams make up ground.
      And we also need to factor in the limited development Red Bull now have by virtue of the rules that cut the allotted wind-tunnel time depending on where you finish in the championship.
      The other element to consider is the further reduction as punishment for breaching last year’s cost cap.
      The gap in lap time between Verstappen and the rest is closing. 
      While it is too late to change the outcome of this year’s championship, it does bode well for the competitiveness for 2024.
      Pitt’s lost the plot
      FILMING for the new Formula One film started at Silverstone and we were told to hold back on the details so as not to spoil the plot.
      So it was a bit of a surprise to hear Brad Pitt say this in a TV interview with Sky F1.
      When asked about his character Sonny Hayes, movie star Pitt said: “So he has a horrible crash, kind of craps out and disappears and is racing in other disciplines.
      “His friend, played by Javier Bardem, is a team owner.
      “They’re the last-placed team — 21st and 22nd on the grid. They’ve never scored a point.
      “They have a young phenom played by Dansom Idris.
      “He brings me in as a kind of ‘Hail Mary’ and high jinks ensue.”
      Lew-dunit
      ACTOR Damian Lewis is well used to playing a baddie on screen — but boy did he murder the national anthem at Silverstone on Sunday.
      He sounded like a shoddy Elvis tribute act.
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      Four’s to be reckoned with
      CHANNEL 4 has extended its deal with Sky to show Formula One action by three years to 2026.
      The agreement shows the British GP live and delivers a highlights package of all the other races. More

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      Rudest ever Formula 1 celebs as Cara Delevingne is slammed – including Hollywood legend’s excruciating gaffe at Miami GP

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      DRIVING an F1 car might look like the hardest job on the track.But try being the guy desperately chasing moody celebs around it before lights out.
      Martin Brundle got the cold shoulder from Cara Delevingne this weekendCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Presenter Martin Brundle has become the master of the awkward grid walk, with his run-in with Cara Delevingne over the weekend going viral.
      The Formula One legend, 64, was brutally snubbed by the supermodel and her team when he tried to stop her for a chat, leading him to quip: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      Cara was then slammed by fans for her “garbage behaviour” and forced to clarify on social media that she had been told not to talk.
      At least she can take comfort from the fact that she’s far from the only prickly star to give poor Martin a hard time.

      Grovelling apology
      During the Miami Grand Prix last year, Martin was keen to chat with Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt, who was conducting some research for his upcoming film about the sport.
      When Martin approached him to ask about the project, Brad, 59, appeared to be in a rush to get away from him, saying the film was top secret.
      As the broadcaster attempted to get more out of him, Brad just ignored him with a brief “Thank you, man” and breezed past him.
      Needless to say this didn’t go down well with Formula 1 fans who slammed Brad, saying he should have known who Martin was.
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      Brad Pitt snubbed Martin but has since made efforts to apologise
      The actor was at Silverstone yesterday for his upcoming Formula One movieCredit: Getty
      It was later revealed that the Oscar-nominated actor had sent a note to Martin explaining why he was unable to stop for a chat.
      He has since gone even further, offering Martin a cameo in the film and sitting down for a gushing interview ahead of the British Grand Prix this week.
      Grovelling much, Brad?
      Double fault
      Serena Williams indicated to Martin that she couldn’t stop for a chatCredit: Getty
      Serena Williams boasts quick feet on the tennis court – and it seems on the tarmac, too.
      When Martin spotted the tennis legend at the US Grand Prix in 2021, he said: “Venus (Williams) wasn’t that keen to talk to me five years ago, I don’t know if I’ll get a double fault or an ace.”
      After waiting for her to finish a conversation, he asked her: “Serena, are you good for a chat? Martin Brundle, British TV.”
      But the 41-year-old coolly indicated she had to be somewhere else, prompting Martin to remark: “It’s a double fault, it’s a double fault.”
      After his encounter with Serena, Martin chose to avoid her altogether at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this year when he breezed past her.
      Mission impossible
      Martin had a quick chat to Tom Cruise at last year’s British Grand PrixCredit: Sky
      Tom Cruise gave very brief answers to Martin’s questionsCredit: Reuters
      Martin had an awkward run-in with Tom Cruise at last year’s British Grand Prix.
      It wasn’t the warmest reception from the Hollywood superstar, who appeared to be keen to get away and gave the briefest of answers to Martin’s questions.
      When Martin congratulated him on the success of his latest Top Gun movie and asked who he was rooting for, Tom replied: “Lewis [Hamilton] always. I love to watch him racing and he’s a good friend of mine. Hopefully, he has a great day.”
      While the actor smiled and clapped Martin on the arm with every answer, he was later criticised for not stopping to give more of his time.
      After the quick chat Martin quipped: “Got pushed around a bit. But he was lovely. Would have liked to have talked to him for a bit longer.”
      Earlier this year Martin revealed he was banned from speaking to Tom on the grid at the Miami GP.
      Awkward burn
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner made a cheeky gag at MartinCredit: YouTube/ Kaushalya KauBoy Prabuddha
      Christian Horner is known for being one of the more outspoken Formula 1 bosses, never afraid to speak his mind.
      But at the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix he got a taste of his own medicine when he tried to throw shade at Martin during an interview.
      Hyping up the incredible Marina Bay track, Christian told him: “It’s a shame you’re too old to have driven here really. You would have liked it.”
      Sharp-tongued Martin hit back: “I am too old, shame you weren’t fast enough to get to Formula 1.” Ouch.
      ‘Learn some manners’
      A member of Megan Thee Stallion’s team barged Martin away when he tried to talk to herCredit: Getty
      At the 2021 US Grand Prix, Martin had yet another clash with a celebrity – this time Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
      It all kicked off when Martin asked Megan whether she had a rap about the occasion, to which she responded bluntly “no”.
      When he tried to ask more questions, a member of her security team rudely barged him out of the way – leaving F1 fans fuming.
      Martin later took to Twitter, writing: “I have felt under pressure on the grid before but by people called Senna, Prost, Schumacher, Mansell, Piquet, and so on.
      “Bodyguards visiting the grid for the first time don’t bother me, everyone’s got a job to do, but they could maybe learn some manners and respect on our patch.”
      Star rejection
      Owen Wilson rejected Martin at the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2012Credit: Sky
      Owen n wasn’t up for much of a chat with MartinCredit: Getty
      One of Martin’s most memorable celebrity snubs happened at the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2012, when Owen Wilson clearly wasn’t in the mood for a chat.
      The Night At The Museum star rejected Martin twice, even turning his back on him at one point, before he managed to get a word in.
      When Martin finally managed to get his attention, and asked whether he had been to a race before, Owen gave the deadpan reply: “I went to one in Spain last year,” before walking off.
      Clearly miffed, Martin said: “Owen Wilson at his second Grand Prix, always interesting to know.”
      ‘No comprende’
      Footie star Roberto Carlos told Martin he doesn’t speak EnglishCredit: Sky
      At the 2003 Spanish Grand Prix, Martin was excited when he spotted then-Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos on the grid.
      Asking if he’d be able to have a quick chat for British TV, Roberto, 50, responded in a high-pitched voice: “I don’t understand English.”
      But that didn’t stop Martin probing for gossip on the rumours that David Beckham was set to move to Real Madrid from Manchester United.
      Although Carlos didn’t utter a word, the look on his face spoke volumes and Martin walked away with a smile, joking: “That’s good, ‘no comprende’.” 
      Confusing stars
      Martin thought he was interviewing Patrick Mahomes at the Miami Grand Prix in 2022Credit: Sky
      At the Miami Grand Prix in 2022, Martin suffered an epic blunder when he confused Paolo Banchero, one of the NBA’s hottest stars, for Patrick Mahomes.
      It made for a pretty awkward interview but thankfully, Paolo saw the funny side.
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      Paolo and Patrick later had a good laugh about the encounter on Twitter at Martin’s expense.
      The two men are noticeably different in stature – Paolo is 6ft 10in, while Patrick is 6ft 3in – and both play completely different sports, as Patrick is an NFL star. More

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      Fans praise Sky Sports F1 host Martin Brundle’s ‘absolute brutality’ towards rude Cara Delevingne as she breaks silence

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      FORMULA ONE fans have hailed Martin Brundle for his “absolute brutality” towards Cara Delevingne.Viewers were fuming yesterday when Hollywood star and model Delevingne ignored the Sky Sports presenter as he made his way down the pitwalk at Silverstone.
      Cara Delevingne has broken her silence over her now infamous Silverstone Sky snubCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Martin Brundle produced an epic put-down after the Hollywood star’s ‘rude’ behaviourCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Brundle’s grid walk interviews have become an essential part of F1 coverage, having worked as a reporter for the BBC and ITV before taking up his current role with Sky Sports.
      But Delevingne appeared to be unaware of Brundle’s gridwalk authority and brutally snubbed the former F1 driver as he attempted to grab an interview.
      He began by talking to a member of Delevingne’s entourage and said: “She doesn’t want to talk but everybody needs to talk on the grid.
      “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.”
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      He then approached Delevingne and said: “Can we have a quick chat, [for] Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid.”
      To which Delevingne replied: “No.” and looked awkwardly at her entourage.
      Delevingne refused again and Brundle reiterated: “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid.”
      She then said: “I can’t hear anything, I’m so sorry.”
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      Brundle then said sarcastically as he walked away: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      The clip soon went viral on Twitter, with one fan writing: “Absolute BRUTALITY from Martin Brundle at #SilverstoneGP.”
      Another slammed Delevingne’s “garbage behaviour” while another tweeted: “What is Cara Delevingne doing on the F1 grid if she refuses to talk? Get someone who actually appreciates F1.”
      But a fellow fan actually defended the 30-year-old Delevingne, tweeting: “At this point, Martin Brundle is just doing it to manufacture the moment for the controversy of it all.
      “You can clearly see the PR rep tell him ‘no’ and shake his head when he goes up towards Cara Delevingne. He had an out and he chose not to take it to make a statement.”
      Delevingne then responded to that comment by saying: “I was told to say no so I did. Thank you for seeing both sides xxx.”
      Another person responded to that by saying that her agent did not “rule” her, to which she then replied: “It wasn’t an agent, it was an F1 representative.”
      Delevingne then added another follow-up tweet that read: “Anyway, I had so much fun today and was so happy to be there no matter what anyone else may think x.”
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      This was not Brundle’s first awkward encounter with a celebrity on the grid.
      He was also shut down by Megan Thee Stallion’s entourage at the Miami Grand Prix in 2021.
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      Shakira sings on her way to Silverstone F1 before being spotted in Mercedes VIP lounge amid Lewis Hamilton ‘romance’

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      CAREFREE Shakira enjoyed a singalong on the way to cheer on her rumoured boyfriend Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone yesterday.The pop superstar, 46, appeared in high spirits as she lip-synced her new single in the back of a car with a female pal.
      Shakira was filmed belting out a song in a car on the way to watch Lewis Hamilton in the British Grand Prix on SundayCredit: Instagram/@shakira
      She and a pal laugh as they lip-sync to her new single Copa VaciaCredit: Instagram/@shakira
      Later she watched the race from the Mercedes team’s VIP area in the paddockCredit: Splash
      A social media filter added a mermaid’s tail and bubbles as they belted out the words to Copa Vacia – which means empty cup – on the way to the British Grand Prix.
      Shakira appears as a shackled mermaid in the video for the single, her latest diss track taking aim at ex-partner Gerard Pique.
      The fun Instagram video was captioned: “Siren alert! Mermaids on their way to F1!”
      Later the Hips Don’t Lie songstress was pictured laughing with other guests and pit crew in the paddock at Silverstone.
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      She watched from the Mercedes team’s VIP area as seven-times champ Sir Lewis, 38, sped to a podium finish on his home circuit.
      Sky Sports’ Formula One commentators joked she was in the “posh seats” and was sure to be “willing on her friend”.
      It was the third time Shakira has watched Hamilton race this season – revving up rumours they are secretly dating.
      Shakira arrived in London on Friday after a busy time at Paris Fashion Week – where Lewis was also spotted partying with A-listers.
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      Before getting on the Eurostar she posted a selfie in a revealing cut-out top, teasing a “surprise” for her fans.
      And she hit the town again in the UK capital, looking stunning in a see-through bodysuit as she partied into the early hours on the eve of the Silverstone GP.
      Shakira and Lewis have been spotted enjoying a series of cosy outings together in the wake of her messy split from footballer ex Pique.
      She was pictured beaming at the Spanish Grand Prix last month as she cheered the Mercedes driver to second place.
      Afterwards he was snapped with his arm round her waist as they had cocktails with friends in Barcelona.
      In May, Shakira also watched Hamilton race in Miami – her new home town since moving to the US earlier this year.
      The British speed ace was pictured speaking to her at a restaurant in the city, sparking a frenzy of speculation.
      Days later Lewis picked her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion at the start of a cosy boat trip together.
      According to PEOPLE, the celebrity pair are understood to be keeping things “fun and flirty”.
      Other sources insist the F1 star and the Colombian singer are just “good friends”.
      Shakira’s repeated rendezvous with Lewis also sparked rumours of an awkward “love triangle” with movie star Tom Cruise – who was also pictured with her at the Miami Grand Prix.
      Spanish media reported the Mission Impossible star, 60, was “absolutely mesmerised” by her.
      Tom felt there was “chemistry” between them and sent her flowers after the meeting, an insider told Page Six 
      Shakira reportedly shot down his advances and begged the actor to leave her alone and stop flirting with her.
      And Tom’s ego was said to be have “dented” by his “great friend” Hamilton’s approach.
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      However the global Latin pop superstar is reportedly “focused on her family” rather than dating.
      She has two sons, Milan, ten, and Sasha, eight, with Barcelona legend Pique.
      Sir Lewis Hamilton won third place in the British Grand Prix at SilverstoneCredit: Reuters
      Colombian star Shakira cheers on her pal at the racing circuitCredit: Splash
      TV cameras spotted Shakira appearing to have a great time at the GP
      Shakira looked relaxed as she arrived at London’s St Pancras station on FridayCredit: Splash
      Lewis Hamilton posed with his arm round Shakira in Barcelona following the Spanish Grand Prix last monthCredit: Instagram – Mustafa
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      F1 fans absolutely baffled as Hollywood star sings national anthem ‘like Elvis’ alongside a saxophonist at Silverstone

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      ACTOR Damian Lewis had Formula One fans baffled as he sang the national anthem ahead of the Grand Prix at Silverstone in the style of Elvis Presley. The Hollywood star belted out God Save the King alongside a saxophonist but the performance left viewers totally confused.
      Damian Lewis (left) sang the national anthem ahead of the Grand Prix at Silverstone in the style of Elvis PresleyCredit: Getty
      Formula One fans were left baffled by his performanceCredit: Channel 4

      One said: “Sorry but that was not just awful it was embarrassing.”
      Another agreed: “What is more worrying is that at no point did anyone involved with organising this, or close to Damian Lewis, step in to prevent this tragedy.”
      One joked: “Don’t give up the day job.”
      Another asked: “Who let this happen?”
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      Lewis was dressed head-to-toe in black and also wore dark glasses for the performance.
      He delivered the anthem in a slow, crooning style much to the amusement of many viewers.
      The actor, known for roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers and Billions, has his own band and recently penned his first album.
      Despite the dodgy singing, British pair Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris did their best to put on a show for the 160,000 crammed into Silverstone.
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      The two traded blows for the title of being named best of the runners’ up as once again Max Verstappen proved too strong.
      Verstappen took the chequered flag for the eighth time in 10 races – and the sixth time in a row. Norris was second and Hamilton third.
      Norris, 23, said: “It is pretty insane! None of this would be possible without the team and they did an amazing job.
      “I managed to hold off Lewis. I tried to hold on to Max for as long as possible…but I don’t care, P2 is all good. The whole in-lap I was trying to wave to everyone.”
      Hamilton, 38, who started seventh and was quizzed about his recover, added: “The crowd did it!

      “Silverstone put on an amazing show. I felt the energy and the support and congratulations to Lando and McLaren.
      “As a team, we know we are not that far away and we can keep pushing.”
      Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton celebrate togetherCredit: PA
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      Lewis Hamilton ‘didn’t deserve Silverstone podium’ hints Brit F1 rival Lando Norris as he says ‘it’s a shame’

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      FORMULA ONE star Lando Norris has hinted that Lewis Hamilton did NOT deserve a podium finish at Silverstone.Max Verstappen steamed to glory at the British GP, increasing his dominant lead at the top of the drivers’ world championship table.
      Lewis Hamilton joined Lando Norris on the podium at SilverstoneCredit: PA
      McLaren F1 star Norris picked up an impressive second-place finish in front of his home crowd.
      And fellow Brit Hamilton raced into third for Mercedes.
      However, Norris reckons Hamilton only made the podium at the expense of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
      He had been on course for third before the timing of a safety car gave Hamilton a cheap pit stop.
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      It saw Piastri end up finishing fourth at Silverstone.
      And Norris believes it should have been Piastri, not Hamilton, joining him on the podium.
      Norris, while nodding in Hamilton’s direction, said: “I feel for him (Piastri), to be honest. He should be sitting here, if things went to plan and there wasn’t a safety car.
      “So it’s a bit of a shame – he deserves his first podium in F1 and it would have been amazing for us as McLaren, celebrating our 60th anniversary with the chrome livery. 
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      “To share it would have been pretty special. He deserved it, he’s been on top form all weekend.
      “He’s been pushing me an insane amount which is a good thing because it raises the level of what we do as a team.
      “But all year he’s been good, it’s not like he’s just turned up here and been strong. He’s been good since day one in the car and makes my life tough sometimes. 
      “I don’t always like it but it’s a good thing at the end of the day and makes me a better driver too.
      “I feel for him and the team, we did everything we should have done to be P2 and P3 so it’s a shame he’s not sat here too. 
      “He’ll have his chance, because he’s driving very well and doing a good job. 
      “If we can improve the car a little bit more we can be here a lot more often and I’m sure he’s going to have his fair few times of being here too.”
      Piastri also expressed his disappointment at narrowly missing out on a podium finish.
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      He added: “It hurts a little bit to be P4 when we were looking on for a podium for so long.
      “Bit unlucky with the safety car timing, but I’m just so happy that I’m disappointed with fourth place instead of what we’ve been disappointed with earlier in the season.”
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      Lando Norris has hinted Lewis Hamilton didn’t deserve a podium finish at SilverstoneCredit: Rex More