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      Lewis Hamilton edging closer to signing £50MILLION contract as he looks to end wild speculation over his future

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      LEWIS HAMILTON wants to have his new Mercedes deal tied up within the next few weeks to end wild speculation about his future.Hamilton says he has enlisted his management team to handle negotiations with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after telling them his demands, believed to include wages of around £50million per season.
      Lewis Hamilton has been linked with a shock move away from MercedesCredit: AFP
      The 38-year-old, who has always maintained it is his intention to commit to a new deal, also says his decision will not be influenced by the team’s winless run.
      He said: “When you are in contract negotiations there is always going to be speculation. And unless you hear it from me, that’s all it is.
      “My team is working closely behind the scenes with Toto and we are almost at the point of having the contract ready.
      “I’m having the team focused on that so I can just do my job. It’s a much better position than I used to be in before, because I used to do the negotiations on my own and it was very stressful. I don’t have to do that anymore.
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      “I have a great team doing all the work. I say what I want and that is what we are working towards. Hopefully [it will be signed] in the coming weeks.”
      After ruling out any advances from rival teams, Hamilton said Mercedes’ current predicament will not alter his feelings.
      And he says there is renewed hope they will be able to turn their hopes around after bringing a whole host of new parts to improve performance at this week’s Monaco GP.
      Hamilton, who walked into the paddock with gold “grillz” across his teeth, added: “No, it doesn’t have a bearing.
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      “We are still a championship winning team, it’s just we’ve had the wrong car and made some decisions over the past few years that have not been ideal.
      “We are working through that and all the energy is going towards the new upgrade this weekend.
      “The team has worked incredibly hard to bring this upgrade and we already decided after Bahrain it was what we are going to do.
      “I was a little bit gutted when the last race got cancelled because I was excited to try this new package, and while here is not the best platform track wise to really see those come to fruition, we will hopefully experience that more next week.”
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      Hamilton is set to sign a new £50million deal with Mercedes and end speculationCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell has confirmed he has swapped London for living in Monaco.
      He said: “I’ve been here for over five or six months now really, really enjoying it to be honest. It exceeded my expectations.
      “Being a kid from the country, growing up in a field and looking at grey skies and nothing other than a Labrador, to being here…
      “It’s a great community – got some good friends, jumping in the sea every single day and training in the sunshine.
      “It’s probably the happiest I’ve ever been in my life to be honest, so I am very glad to have moved here.” More

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      F1 star Charles Leclerc drops major Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari hint as he’s asked what he looks for in a team-mate

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      CHARLES LECLERC has dropped a major hint about Lewis Hamilton’s future.The Mercedes driver is facing an uncertain future at his current F1 team with his contract winding down.

      Charles Leclerc looked to Lewis Hamilton after being asked what qualities he wants in a team-mateCredit: Splash
      Leclerc’s response prompted a smiling response from the BritCredit: Splash
      The seven-time world champion sees his contract at Mercedes expire at the end of this season.
      And track rivals Ferrari are reportedly keen to make a move for the Brit and are readying a £40million offer.
      And potential future team-mate Leclerc has hinted that Hamilton could be on his way to the Italian team in a press conference.
      When asked what he looks for in a team-mate, he looked at the Brit and chuckled as he said: “Hello Lewis.”
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      The moment was enjoyed by Hamilton as he could be seen with a big grin on his face in response.
      Reports from Forbes suggest that Verstappen has overtaken Hamilton as the highest-earner in F1.
      Bonuses saw him take home £49.4million last year while Hamilton pocketed £45.3million.
      The bid from Ferrari could be upped or include huge bonuses that would take his wage back above Verstappen’s.
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      However, Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff insists Hamilton wants to commit to the team.
      Hamilton himself has outlined his intention to remain with the Silver Arrows.
      At the Azerbaijan GP, he did admit: “I’d be lying if I said I’d never thought about ending my career anywhere else.”
      It is believed Hamilton will decide his future based on which team gives him the greatest chance of winning an eighth title.
      New Mercedes upgrades will be introduced at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend including a new floor, front suspension and sidepod.
      Should the modifications prove a success, Hamilton may have faith he can rival Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez next season. More

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      Former F1 world champion looks unrecognisable without iconic hairstyle as he continues racing career at 52

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      A FORMER F1 champion is unrecognisable as he continues his racing career at 52.The Canadian driver won the F1 World Championship back in 1997.
      A former F1 world championship winner is unrecognisableCredit: Splash
      He was one of the two drivers for the Williams F1 team, when he beat racing legend Michael Schumacher to the title.
      He was the first driver from Canada ever to win the World Championship.
      The driver left Williams in 1999 as he switched teams to British American Racing for the next four years.
      He finished his F1 career with a two-year stint at Renault and Sauber between 2004 and 2006.
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      After leaving F1, the Canadian entered NASCAR in the US, winning two races from 23 starts.
      Throughout his career, he has also written lyrics for songs, and in 2005 he rented a professional recording studio in Paris to hear his music better.
      The same year he released the song Accepterais-tu, and in 2007 he released the acoustic rock album, Private Paradise.
      However, 16 years later, he is now unrecognisable without his iconic bleached blonde hairstyle.
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      And the driver is, of course…Jacques Villeneuve.
      He looks very different from his prime with his now balding head.
      He has continued to race up until now as he often competes in the European NASCAR series.
      Villeneuve was expected to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours next month.
      Jacques Villeneuve looks very different now from when he was competing in F1Credit: EPA
      However, his team, Floyd Vanwall Racing, have benched him in favour of IMSA SportsCar Championship race winner Tristan Vautier.
      Villeneuve’s deal with Vanwall is believed to run for the rest of the current season, though it is not certain he will return to the track after Le Mans. More

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      I’m OnlyFans’ sexiest F1 influencer – footballers slide into my DMs but none have managed to woo me yet

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      IESHA PIRITO is making a name for herself as F1’s sexiest influencer.The OnlyFans star has accumulated over 40k followers on Instagram, with many loving her content.
      Iesha Pirito is one of the most popular OnlyFans stars and F1 influencersCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
      Ferrari is her favourite F1 teamCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
      She appears to be a Chelsea – and Mason Mount – fan tooCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
      Iesha, 23, describes herself as a “lil F1 spice” and is a massive Ferrari fan.
      And her raunchy pictures have seen her climb into the top 0.13 per cent of content creators on the adult website.
      She has also gained a huge following on TikTok and is aiming to break into the top much targetted 0.00 per cent.
      The Brit has also revealed that her content has attracted interest from some stars from motorsport and football.
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      She told the Daily Star: “I’ve had a few individuals involved in motorsport in my DMs.
      “And a few footballers, but none of them have managed to ‘woo’ me just yet…”
      Despite being one of the most popular creators, Iesha still aims to hit “new goals” that she has set for herself.
      She added: “Honestly, I still don’t feel like it’s ‘taken off’.
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      She has over 40,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
      Iesha also has 239k followers on TiktokCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
      “It’s so surreal some days, I just can’t fathom how far OnlyFans has allowed me to come.
      “It’s hard to judge from the inside if your account has really taken off, especially when you’re like me.
      “I always just look forward, look at what else I can achieve, and what new goals I can set myself.
      “I think I could become the top creator in the world, and I still wouldn’t feel like my account has taken off.”
      Iesha will not be attending the Monaco GP this weekend but will be entertaining fans with more content soon.
      She built her following with her raunchy picturesCredit: Instagram / @ieshapirito_
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      Lewis Hamilton shows off gold teeth as Mercedes star rocks up at Monaco GP sporting new look

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is going for gold in this weekend’s Monaco GP – after sporting some new gnashers.The Mercedes ace arrived in the paddock and flashed photographers his new gold teeth.
      Lewis Hamilton could be seen rocking the veneers in the paddockCredit: Alamy

      But they are not permanent – with Hamilton later placing them in his pocket as he revealed they were just veneers.
      However, he did claim he has thought about getting them done.
      The 38-year-old is closing in on discussions over a new deal with Mercedes worth around £50million a year.
      And he clearly upped the bling ahead of this week’s race in Monte Carlo.
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      Hamilton in Monaco ahead of this weekend’s Grand PrixCredit: Splash
      The Brit sits fourth in the drivers’ standings after five racesCredit: Splash
      Hamilton, who has landed in trouble with the FIA for his nose piercings in the past, is likely to escape another ticking off as the rules do not account for dentistry.
      Earlier this week, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reaffirmed his desire to tie seven-time world champion down to a new long-term deal.
      Hamilton, who sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, has insisted he will not retire until he secures a record-breaking eighth championship.
      But he has been linked with a £40million move to Ferrari.
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      In response, Wolff said: “These rumours come up every two years when we have to sign a new contract.
      “But none of this is true. We discuss normally, without any time pressure.
      “It’s just uncomfortable that two friends, two blood brothers who have been through thick and thin for ten years, suddenly have to discuss money.
      “I’m firmly convinced that we’ll find each other, there’s not a millimetre of doubt for me.
      “I can’t imagine anything else. If we give Lewis a competitive car, he will win for a long time. Look at Tom Brady and what he was still capable of in his 40s.” More

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      OnlyFans racing star Renee Gracie stuns fans in barely-there bikini as fans say she’s got ‘too many curves to count’

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      ONLYFANS racing star Renee Gracie has stunned fans by wearing a barely-there bikini.The 28-year-old former Supercar driver has turned to adult entertainment in recent years.
      Renee Gracie has amassed a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @onlyfansreneegracie
      The racing star’s curves sent the fans wild in this latest snapCredit: Instagram @onlyfansreneegracie
      She has also accumulated more than 200,000 followers on Instagram – where she regularly shares revealing snaps.
      And Gracie’s latest bikini shot, which was a tiny blue number, sent her followers into meltdown as she captioned it with: “How many curves can you see?”
      “You have too many curves to count,” declared one fan.
      Another replied: “Only as much as a man can handle. How the f*** did you squeeze all of them in that race suit . You’re so little in person.”
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      While another commented: “You have curves like no one have in this world.”
      Gracie walked away from racing in 2017 after driving in the Carrera Cup and Super2 events.
      She made the decision after not making enough money to continue her passion and instead changed her career to make the most of her good looks.
      But Gracie took to the wheel of her eye-catching OnlyFans branded car in the GT World Challenge Australia Series last month.
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      However, her first day back behind the wheel did not go exactly according to plan.
      She was second-slowest in practice in her Audi R8 LMS Ultra on a nightmare comeback.
      Gracie was over three seconds behind the quickest team in the second practice session – but she was not disheartened by her return to the track.
      She uploaded a snap to her Instagram story sitting on the bonnet of her car with the caption: “Great first day back on the track after 6 years!”
      Gracie has previously competed in the Bathurst 1000, one of Australia’s biggest races, on two occasions.
      Gracie quit being a aupercar driver and turned to adult entertainmentCredit: Instagram
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      I’m a former F1 star turned DJ – I was not happy as a driver but what makes me feel worse is everyone feels sorry for me

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      JAIME ALGUERSUARI’S Formula One career lasted just three years when he was released at 21-years-old.Alguersuari raced for Toro Rosso, one of two F1 teams previously owned by Red Bull, becoming the youngest debutant in the sport’s history at the time.
      Alguersuari was brought into Formula 1 while still a teenager, then spat out of the sport at the end of 2011Credit: EPA
      He’s now a successful record producer and DJCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chcj7piotkH/
      Alguersuari was brought into F1 while still a teenager after winning the 2008 British Formula 3 championship.
      But come 2011 he found himself on the scrap heap, as he was dropped despite a solid campaign, which included multiple points finishes.
      Speaking on his experiences, he told Marca: “I couldn’t heal my wounds with the misfortune that happened”.
      “But I believe that I was not happy when I was a Formula 1 driver.”
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      Comparing his experience to that of fellow Spaniard Carlos Sainz, who was also cut loose by Toro Rosso before ultimately fighting his way back to his current seat at Ferrari, he added: “Neither Carlos nor I were very loved at Red Bull. It costs us more than the others to be loved or to want to be loved.
      “We weren’t the spearheads, nor were we in any way the proteges.
      “What makes me feel bad is that many people look at me as if they were sorry for what happened”.
      Alguersuari now has his own recording studio in Barcelona, and is well known in Spain as a DJ under the stage name Squire.
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      Asked if he still follows F1, he added: “I haven’t stopped watching the races. I follow more carefully now that we have two Spanish drivers with two good cars”.
      “Currently no driver is at the level of Max Verstappen.
      “I think Max has one more point because he comes from a very different upbringing.
      “There is no such thing as defeat because at home they have taught him that losing is dying.
      What makes me feel bad is that many people look at me as if they were sorry for what happened.Jaime Alguersuari
      “We see a different driver from the one that was known as Mad Max, which always crashed. Now it is something else”.
      And the former driver had a lot to say about the prospects for each team this season, and if Red Bull can continue to dominate ahead of the Monaco GP.
      He stated: “No, no. I think there will be surprises because Red Bull has something that is going to do them a lot of damage.
      “That is the limit of hours in the wind tunnel that can greatly favour Fernando Alonso.
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      “Aston Martin has a better car than Ferrari and they continue to improve the car aerodynamically”.
      This comes as Red Bull were slapped with a £6million fine and a 10 per cent reduction in wind-tunnel development time after being found guilty of overspending on the £114million limit. More

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      Sir Lewis Hamilton rubs shoulders with Dua Lipa and NBA legend Dwyane Wade at Versace Show in Cannes

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON rubbed shoulders with Dua Lipa and Dwyane Wade as he attended a Versace show in Cannes last night.The Formula 1 superstar is passionate about fashion and looked stylish in a full black outfit.
      Sir Lewis Hamilton poses with Donnatella Versace and Dua LipaCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      The F1 star catches up with old pal DonnatellaCredit: Instagram
      Hamilton donned a cool all black outfitCredit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
      The event was held to mark the launch of a collaboration between singing sensation Dua Lipa and veteran fashion designer Donnatella Versace.
      Hamilton, 38, greeted old friend Donnatella by the pool, before being introduced to Dua Lipa.
      He politely shook the 27-year-old’s hand before kissing her on both cheeks.
      Also present was Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade.
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      And later in the evening, Hamilton hung out with the three-time NBA champion.
      The pair laughed together as they chatted at the lavish bash.
      Hamilton will be back in action this weekend at the Monaco GP.
      The seven-time world champion has been linked with a stunning move to Ferrari at the end of the season – with the Prancing Horse rumoured to be readying a £40m a year offer.
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      Hamilton chats with NBA legend Dwyane WadeCredit: https://twitter.com/LH44updates
      Dua Lipa also recently attended the Cannes Film FestivalCredit: Rex
      Addressing Hamilton’s future, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said: “These rumours come up every two years when we have to sign a new contract.
      “But none of this is true. We discuss normally, without any time pressure.
      “It’s just uncomfortable that two friends, two blood brothers who have been through thick and thin for ten years, suddenly have to discuss money.
      “I’m firmly convinced that we’ll find each other, there’s not a millimetre of doubt for me.
      “I can’t imagine anything else. If we give Lewis a competitive car, he will win for a long time. Look at Tom Brady and what he was still capable of in his 40s.”
      Hamilton is currently fourth in the F1 driver standings – already 63 points behind reigning world champion Max Verstappen.
      Toto Wolff addressed rumours surrounding Hamilton’s Mercedes futureCredit: Rex More