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      Emilia Romagna GP EVACUATED due to flood risks with F1 race under threat of being called off

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      CIRCUIT bosses have evacuated the paddock at Imola ahead of this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to flood risks.Heavy rain has hit the region, which has been given a red alert weather warning with wind and rain expected to continue.
      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix could be in chaos this weekendCredit: AP
      A red alert weather warning was issued in the regionCredit: Splash
      Storms have already triggered flooding and the circuit is perilously close to the river Santerno, which is rapidly rising.
      F1 chiefs face an anxious wait to see if the river will burst its banks, sending water flooding into the paddock just metres away.
      Staff in Imola were sent back to their hotels as officials monitored the situation.
      Contingency plans are in place should there be problems with the TV broadcast of the race, but F1 are hopeful that it will go ahead as planned.
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      Local schools have been shut as a precaution and residents have been urged to only travel if essential.
      However, with much of the car parking done on grass, there is likely to be plenty of problems with logistics.
      The race is the first of a triple-header on consecutive weekends and schedule means it is already a tight turnaround before any weather delays.
      For the meantime, F1 say the event is going ahead as planned.
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      Meanwhile, the race in Imola will see the debut of a new Pirelli rain tyre which does not need heating up beforehand.
      Pirelli’s head of car racing and F1 Mario Isola said: “Track tests have shown even better performance than the previous Cinturato Blue full wet, even without the electric heating of the tyre.
      “The result of studies carried out by Pirelli, it is the first concrete step towards the use of dry tyres without preheating.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton picked newly-single Shakira up from her £12m Miami mansion in luxury boat as pair grow close

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      LEWIS Hamilton seems to be pulling out all the stops as he reportedly tries to schmooze the newly-single Shakira. The F1 legend showed off his chivalry when he whisked the Colombian songstress off for a boat day with pals in Miami – by picking her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion.
      Lewis Hamilton picked Shakira up from the back of her Miami mansion for the boat dayCredit: RM/MEGA
      The F1 ace rushed to help the singer as she strutted down her private dockCredit: The Mega Agency
      The pair enjoyed a day on the water with pals cruising around Biscayne BayCredit: The Mega Agency
      He even ensured she got home safe by dropping her back off at her plush new homeCredit: Zillow
      He made sure Shakira didn’t have too far to walk as she trotted down her private dock last week sporting a fringed lilac bikini top and matching shorts.
      Rumours of a romance between the two stars have been rife in recent weeks after they were spotted on several outings.
      Lewis seems to now be laying his flirting on thick by personally picking the mum-of-two up when they get together, according to French outlet Gentsu.
      He was seen quickly climbing out of the open-top cruiser to lend Shakira a hand as she joined the group for a day on the water.
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      The Mercedes driver, 38, rushed to greet Shakira as she boarded the vessel which had an inflatable crocodile strapped to the top.
      He donned a white cap, sunglasses, a black sleeveless top and checkerboard shorts – showing off his distinctive tattoos – for the excursion in the sunshine.
      Shakira was pictured grinning as they cruised around Biscayne Bay with pals as she climatised to the Miami heat.
      Lewis later ensured she made it home safe as he dropped her back off at her plush new pad, where she counts the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Matt Damon as her neighbours.
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      She made the move Stateside following her bitter and public split from ex-Barcelona star Gerard Pique.
      He quickly moved on with 24-year-old PR student Clara Chia Marti, while Shakira fans have been left in the dark about her love life.
      The 46-year-old set the rumour mill swirling after her latest rendevous with Lewis, just days after they enjoyed a dinner together at the lavish restaurant Cipriani.
      But despite being seen hanging out with most successful F1 driver of all time, The Sun Online understands the duo are just friends.
      Lewis had been in town for the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend – finishing in 6th place.
      Smiling at each other, Shakira appeared to join 92-time race winner Lewis and pals at his table in a short video snapped by a fan.
      It comes after she was previously spotted mingling with Tom Cruise at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month.
      Shakira announced her separation from footballer Gerard Pique last May after spending 11 years together.
      The Colombian singer-songwriter was reportedly “evicted” from her Barcelona home by Pique’s dad last month, sparking her move back to Miami.
      The mum-of-two made no mention of the eviction order in the farewell message she posted on Instagram after being pictured leaving the Catalan capital with her two children to start a new life in Florida.
      Shakira and Pique confirmed in November they had reached a child custody agreement after a marathon 12-hour meeting with their lawyers.
      They signed the accord at a court in Barcelona the following month.
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      As part of the agreement, Pique will spend holiday time with his children.
      Shakira’s wish to move to Miami, where she used to live and where some of her family are based, is understood to have been the sticking point in the former couple’s previous failure to strike an out-of-court settlement. 
      Shakira and Lewis then parted ways as she was dropped back homeCredit: RM/MEGA
      The mum looked happy to see the Mercedes driver as she climbed aboardCredit: RM/MEGA
      Lewis was also recently spotted dining with Shakira in the lavish Cipriani restaurantCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton has rare cause for celebration amid Mercedes’ disappointing F1 season

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      IT’S been a difficult start to the Formula One season for Lewis Hamilton.The seven-time world champion has just one podium finish in five races, but did have a rare cause for celebration over the weekend.
      Lewis Hamilton has had little to cheer about so far this yearCredit: Splash
      That’s because Hamilton’s Extreme E racing team, X44, won round three of the Hydro X Prix in Scotland.
      Fraser McConnell and Christina Gutierrez won Saturday’s grand final.
      And Hamilton revelled in the victory on social media.
      Taking to his Instagram story, Hamilton posted a snap of the two winning drivers and wrote: “Another W.”
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      Hamilton’s X44 team crossed the line in second place, but a penalty to rivals Andretti saw them promoted to first.
      However, X44 could not follow up Saturday’s success in round four on Sunday.
      Following the weekend’s action, X44 are fourth in the Extreme E championship standings, one place Rosberg X Racing, founded by Hamilton’s former Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
      Fourth is also where Hamilton currently lies in the 2023 F1 driver standings.
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      He trails leader Max Verstappen by 63 points, and finished P6 in Miami last time out.
      Hamilton returns to action this weekend at the Emilia Romagna GP in Italy.
      The Brit F1 legend recently spoke out on his love for other racing series, not just F1.
      He said: “I did a car swap with Tony Stewart years ago, which was fun.
      “I’d love to try it [NASCAR] at some stage. It’s not a dream for me to go race another series, but I am an admirer.
      “I’m a fan of racing and other sports. So I would like to try it. I’d love to swap with Valentino Rossi and try Moto GP.
      “I sometimes watch IndyCar and would love to try one of those at some stage.” More

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      Watch as woman in just lingerie squats light heavyweight ex-UFC star in bar in bizarre video

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      INCREDIBLE footage shows former UFC light heavyweight Luke Rockhold being squatted by a woman in her underwear.The 38-year-old last night posted a video taken in a California bar.
      Luke Rockhold clambered on to a woman’s backCredit: Instagram @lukerockhold
      The former UFC champion was amazingly squat liftedCredit: Instagram @lukerockhold
      Rockhold, 38, competed in the light heavyweight division in one of his final UFC fightsCredit: Instagram @lukerockhold
      In the clip, Rockhold can be seen draped over a woman’s back.
      The lingerie-clad woman then squat-lifts the former UFC champion, to the amazement of those watching on.
      A member of bar staff, also in wearing just her underwear, watched the squat lifts open-mouthed.
      Rockhold also appeared to enjoy himself.
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      When posting the video, he wrote: “Orange County is a gem.”
      Fans were also left amazed by the clip.
      One commented: “I like her. Hope you gave her a big tip.”
      While a second wrote: “You’re kidding.”
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      Rockhold fought Paulo Costa at UFC 278 last yearCredit: Getty
      Another added: “You go girl!”
      The ex-middleweight champion fought for a final time in the UFC last year.
      Three years on from his light-heavyweight debut against Jan Blachowicz, Rockhold returned to middleweight to face Paulo Costa at UFC 278 in Utah.
      He produced a spirited performance, with the bout winning fight of the night.
      But Costa won comfortably via decision to bring Rockhold’s amazing UFC tenure to a close.
      He recently returned to fight action by making his BKFC debut.
      Rockhold lost to Mike Perry via second round TKO in Colorado – with Conor McGregor subsequently squaring up to the victor.
      The former champion brought the curtain down on his UFC career with a fight of the nightCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton hints at career change from F1 amid Mercedes struggles and questions over contract

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has admitted his admiration for other racing series, amid Mercedes’ struggles this season.The seven-time world champion has achieved just one podium finish this season, with the Silver Arrows still struggling to adjust to new regulations.
      Lewis Hamilton spoke at last week’s Miami GPCredit: Splash
      Hamilton’s Mercedes contract is set to expire at the end of the campaign.
      And although he still feels in his “prime” – last weekend in Miami the 38-year-old admitted to sometimes getting the itch to try something new.
      He said: “I did a car swap with Tony Stewart years ago, which was fun.
      “I’d love to try it [NASCAR] at some stage. It’s not a dream for me to go race another series, but I am an admirer.
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      “I’m a fan of racing and other sports. So I would like to try it. I’d love to swap with Valentino Rossi and try Moto GP.
      “I sometimes watch IndyCar and would love to try one of those at some stage.”
      Hamilton has been enjoying his time in the States since coming sixth in last weekend’s Miami GP.
      He was spotted enjoying a sunny boat ride with popstar Shakira earlier this week.
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      Shakira was spotted with Hamilton earlier this weekCredit: TWITTER
      While he also sat courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-101 play-off victory over the Golden State Warriors.
      Hamilton sat next to Leonardo DiCaprio as he watched LeBron James and Co book their place in the Western Conference Finals.
      Speaking to ESPN last month, the Formula 1 icon cited LeBron as a point of inspiration as he looks to get back to winning ways.
      He said: “I don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
      “I’m not at the end of my career, I’m not in the downhill slope of my career. I’m in my prime. It all depends on how hard I want to work and keep myself in my prime, in terms of physical and mental capability.
      “If you look at LeBron, if you look at Tom Brady, they have shown that it can be sustained for as long as you are dedicated enough to put the energy and time in.
      “Right now, I don’t plan on changing, I only plan on adding to the drive and the motivation and to being better. I’m massively driven.”
      Hamilton is set to return to action next weekend, when the Formula 1 season heads to Imola.
      Hamilton attended last night’s Lakers game alongside Leonardo DiCaprioCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton hangs out with Leonardo DiCaprio at NBA playoffs game after cosy boat trip with Shakira

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was snapped alongside Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio at an NBA playoffs game on Friday.The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, 38, was pictured with A-list actor DiCaprio, 48, during the LA Lakers’ victory over the Golden State Warriors in California.
      Lewis Hamilton sat with Leonardo DiCaprio at the La Lakers gameCredit: Getty
      The pair watched the Lakers beat the Golden State WarriorsCredit: Getty
      Hamilton posed for pictures courtside at the gameCredit: Getty
      The pair appeared to enjoy each other’s companyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hamilton was seen smiling and enjoying his time courtside at the NBA.
      Next to him, DiCaprio wore a black mask as they watched the highly-anticipated playoff game.
      Film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg was also sat next to Hamilton and DiCaprio.
      LA Lakers’ 122-101 victory saw them secure a 4-2 series victory to move into the Conference Finals.
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      DiCaprio and Hamilton chatted during the gameCredit: Getty
      Shakira was spotted with Hamilton earlier this weekCredit: Twitter
      But many were just as interested in Hamilton and DiCaprio.
      It is the first time Hamilton has been seen since he was spotted enjoying a sunny boat ride with popstar Shakira in Miami earlier this week.
      Miami is where Shakira now calls home following her bitter split from ex-Barcelona star Gerard Pique.
      And their separation has set rumours swirling about Shakira’s love life.
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      However, sources have claimed Hamilton and Shakira are “just friends”.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton is preparing to head to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy next weekend.
      It comes after his sixth-place finish at the Miami GP on Sunday.
      The Brit sits fourth in the drivers’ standings after five races of the 2023 season.
      Defending champion Max Verstappen leads the championship by 14 points from team-mate Sergio Perez.
      Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso sits third, 19 points ahead of Hamilton.
      Hamilton also sat with American film producer Jeffrey KatzenbergCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and FULL schedule ahead of huge Grand Prix in Italy

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      RED BULL have had a perfect start to the 2023 F1 season, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez leading the way in the rankings.The two topped the leaderboard at the Miami Grand Prix at the start of May.
      Max Verstappen won the 2022 Miami GPCredit: SPLASH MEDIA
      Max Verstappen leading Fernando Alonso at the 2022 Miami GPCredit: GETTY
      Max Verstappen walked away victorious, with his teammate Perez coming just over five seconds behind in second.
      Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to put an end to his slow start to the season in Italy at the end of the month.
      The F1 legend is currently fourth in the driver standings, 63 points behind Verstappen in top spot.
      When is the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, May 21.
      The Grand Prix is set to get underway at 2pm GMT.
      Max Verstappen was victorious in the race last year.

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      What channel is the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on and can it be live streamed?

      The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates.

      What is the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix schedule?
      Friday, May 19th:

      Practice 1: 12:30pm UK time
      Practice 2: 4pm UK time

      Saturday, May 20th:
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      Practice 3: 11:30am UK time
      Qualifying: 3pm UK time

      Sunday, May 21st:

      Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2023: 2pm UK time

      Current F1 driver standings:

      Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing: 119pts
      Sergio Perez – Red Bull Racing: 105pts
      Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin: 75pts
      Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes: 56pts
      Carlos Sainz – Ferrari: 44pts
      George Russell – Mercedes: 40pts
      Charles Leclerc – Ferrari: 34pts
      Lance Stroll – Aston Martin: 27pts
      Lando Norris – McLaren: 10pts
      Pierre Gasly – Alpine: 8pts
      Nico Hulkenberg – Haas: 6pts
      Esteban Ocon – Alpine: 6pts
      Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo: 4pts
      Oscar Piastri – McLaren: 4pts
      Zhou Guanyu – Alfa Romeo: 2pts
      Yuki Tsounda – Alphatauri: 2pts
      Kevin Magnussen – Haas: 2pts
      Alexander Albon – Williams: 1pts
      Logan Sargeant – Williams: 0pts
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      Lewis Hamilton is faster driver than Max Verstappen and is ‘annoyingly talented’, says F1 rival

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is still the fastest driver in Formula One according to one rival on the grid.The seven-time World Champion is currently in the longest winless streak of his career, but some still think he is the fastest man in Formula One.
      Lewis Hamilton (R) has had a rocky start to the 2023 season compared to Max Verstappen (L), who currently leads the Drivers ChampionshipCredit: Rex
      The F1 legend ended up behind his team-mate George Russell (R) in last season’s Drivers ChampionshipCredit: Alamy
      Hamilton tried to experiment with set-ups to improve the troublesome W13 during the first half of last season, and was consistently outperformed by his team-mate George Russell.
      He also missed out on the team’s only win of the year, coming second to Russell at Interlagos.
      But former team-mate Valtteri Bottas has said he thinks Hamilton is still faster than every other driver on the grid.
      The now-Alfa Romeo driver thinks that Hamilton is faster than Max Verstappen, who is currently leading the Drivers championship.
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      Speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Bottas said “I think he’s still the quickest driver on the grid.”
      Even when asked whether Hamilton is faster than the likes of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, Bottas stuck to his guns, replying “Yeah. To me, he’s the fastest.”
      The Finnish driver will know better than anyone how Hamilton operates, having shared a garage at Mercedes with him for five seasons.
      That makes Bottas the Britain’s longest-associated team-mate in his 17-year-long career.
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      When asked what separates Hamilton from the rest of the grid in terms of how he goes about his work, Bottas revealed one of his secrets.
      He said: “Well, first of all, he’s annoyingly talented. But on top of that, he works way harder than people actually think outside the race weekends.
      “And in the race weekends, he’s quite often the last person to leave the paddock.
      “It’s just that combination and he’s got a big drive inside him to always do well.
      “His average baseline performance is so good and then he’s really consistent as well, so it makes him hard to beat.
      Hamilton (L) and Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas (R) were team-mates for five seasonsCredit: Getty
      Bottas said Hamilton works harder than people think he doesCredit: Getty
      “When I could beat him, that was obviously on a good day, but on average, I never quite managed to.”
      Hamilton was happy with his result in last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, battling his way up from 13th to finish sixth.
      He stuck around in Miami after the race, and was spotted for a second time with pop star Shakira.
      Footage of the pair in a restaurant had emerged on social media just a few days earlier, sparking rumours about their love lives.
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      And now the two have been spotted enjoying a sunny boat trip together with friends.
      Shakira was picked up from her £16million Miami Beach mansion, with Hamilton helping the singer into the open top cruiser. More