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      Michael Schumacher’s wife BLOCKS visit from ex- F1 boss Eddie Jordan over ‘strict rule’ to keep star’s condition secret

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      EDDIE Jordan has revealed Michael Schumacher’s wife denied him a visit to see the Formula 1 legend after his horror skiing accident.Schumacher, 53, continues to recover from the 2013 French Alps accident and wife Corinna keeps his condition a closely guarded secret with strict rules about who’s allowed to see him.
      Eddie Jordan pictured with Michael Schumacher when the German drove for his teamCredit: Sutton Motor Sport Images
      Corinna Schumacher keeps her husband’s condition a closely guarded secretCredit: AFP
      Good family friend Jean Todt has revealed Schumacher is in “the best hands”Credit: Reuters
      Corinna prefers to treat her husband privately at their home in Geneva, Switzerland with ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt one of the few people allowed to see him outside his immediate family.
      Jordan gave Schumacher his break in Formula 1 back in 1991, when the German made his debut for the Irishman’s team at the Belgian Grand Prix, and the pair remained friends after he left to join Ferrari.
      He has now revealed he contacted Corinna, who was once the girlfriend of his team’s driver Heinz Harold Frentzenm, before she went on to marry Schumacher.
      “So, there was connection and I reached out and one stage asked was it appropriate and did I think we should go and visit him,” the Dubliner told the Irish Daily Mirror.
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      “The answer was no. No visitations for anyone at that moment except the actual direct family.
      “However, since then, young Mick Schumacher – Michael’s son – has reached out to me, and he has been extraordinary.”
      It comes as Todt has now revealed he visits Schumacher up to three times a week and assured fans that he is “in the best of hands”.
      He thanked Michael’s fans for their devotion and told them their beloved icon is surrounded by people who love him.
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      “I’m happy that the fans, not only in Germany, think of him so much,” he told Bild.
      “People ask so much about Michael. The fans should know that he is in the best of hands. In the best situation he can be and surrounded by people who love him.”
      The ex-F1 boss also confirmed he is a frequent visitor to the Schumacher home.
      “As long as I am in this world, I will always visit him,” he said.
      “Sometimes we see each other three times a week, sometimes not for a whole month.
      “They are my friends and we are in constant contact. Whatever I can do for the Schumacher family, I’ll do it.”
      Corinna recently broke down in tears when her husband was honoured with an award at an emotional ceremony in July.
      The Ferrari icon was awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia.
      Corinna, and daughter Gina-Maria, 25, were present to accept the honour on his behalf – and were joined on stage by Todt.
      Todt previously shared details about the star’s condition and said he “hopes the world” will be able to see his dear friend again, adding Schumacher has “never changed”.
      He continued: “I don’t leave him alone. Him, Corinna, the family, we’ve had so many experiences together.
      “The beauty of what we have experienced is part of us and it goes on.
      “Sometimes success and money changes you. But Michael has never changed. He’s so strong.”
      He said he regularly visits Schumacher and the pair watch Formula One races together.
      He told German TV channel RTL: “I don’t miss Michael, I see him. Yes, it’s true, I watch races with Michael.
      “But sure, I guess what I miss is what we used to do together.”
      Schumacher was recruited for the Jordan team as a last minute replacement for an existing driver, who had been jailed for assault.
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      The then rookie 22-year-old had in fact only driven an F1 car for the first time a few days before the race.
      The Jordan car he drove at the Belgian Grand Prix remains in Schumacher’s private collection.
      Todt is one of the few people allowed to visit SchumacherCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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      F1’s Lando Norris announced he’d split from girlfriend after being caught inviting another model on a McDonald’s date

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      FORMULA One’s Lando Norris announced he had split from his model girlfriend after being caught inviting another model on a McDonald’s date.The race ace’s relationship with stunning Luisinha Oliveira hit the skids after he was exposed closing in on another beauty ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.
      Formula One’s Lando Norris announced he had split from his model girlfriend after being caught inviting ANOTHER model on a McDonald’s dateCredit: Frambooesas
      The race ace’s relationship with stunning Luisinha Oliveira hit the skids after he was exposed closing in on another beauty ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand PrixCredit: LANDO NORRIS
      Brit McLaren driver Norris urged a mystery model in leaked messages from his Instagram account: “Ordering McDonald’s come join.”
      He begged the Dutch woman, who had told him they had met at last year’s race in Zandvoort, to join him at his luxury hotel on Tuesday for burgers and fries and told her: “I’m single now.”
      When his flirty messages ended up online, Lando, 22, privately pleaded to the model “please delete them haha”.
      He then frantically shared on his Instagram that Luisinha, 22, and he had “mutually decided” to go their separate ways after eight months — despite the pair looking like honeymooners in loved-up snaps posted four weeks ago.
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      He wrote: “I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.”
      Luisinha cryptically posted on Wednesday: “Enjoy every given moment.”
      But to add further intrigue to the drama, Norris later deleted his message about the pair’s split.
      McLaren made no comment, while a source close to Norris told The Sun that he only messaged the mystery Dutch girl after breaking up with Luisinha.
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      Brit McLaren driver Norris urged a mystery model in leaked messages from his Instagram account: ‘Ordering McDonald’s come join’Credit: Reuters More

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

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

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      F1 Dutch Grand Prix: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, practice and qualifying for Verstappen’s home race

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN will be looking to take a step closer to another F1 world championship in his home race at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Red Bull star was victorious at Spa in the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend as he continues to assert his dominance in the title race.
      Max Verstappen won the F1 Belgian Grand Prix last weekend,Credit: Getty
      His nearest competitors are Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, but the trophy looks set to be heading to the Netherlands once again.
      And Verstappen’s adorning fans will be eager to see their man close in on the title this weekend.
      Lewis Hamilton, as always, will be doing his best to stop Verstappen’s homecoming party.
      And Mercedes also have George Russell, who has been brilliant this season, in their ranks and ready to upset the applecart.

      When is the F1 Dutch Grand Prix?

      The F1 Dutch Grand Prix will get underway from 2pm UK time on Sunday, September 4.
      The race will be held at the Zandvoort Circuit, which can hold up to 105,000 spectators.
      Practice gets underway from 11.30am BST on Friday, September 2.
      Qualifying is on Saturday afternoon at 2pm BST.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 Dutch Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV and Sky Go app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      F1 Dutch Grand Prix full schedule
      Friday, September 2

      Practice One – 11.30am BST
      Practice Two – 3pm BST

      Saturday, September 3

      Practice Three – 11am BST
      Qualifying – 2pm BST

      Sunday, September 4

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      F1 star Lando Norris splits with model girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira after eight months

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      FORMULA ONE star Lando Norris has announced his split from Luisinha Oliveira – just months after going public with their relationship.The pair confirmed they were an item in January after months of speculation, with Norris labelling the Portuguese pin-up his “sunshine” in a gushing Instagram post.
      Lando Norris and Luisinha Oliveira have gone their separate waysCredit: GETTY
      The pair, both 22, went public with their relationship in JanuaryCredit: INSTAGRAM@LANDONORRIS
      But they’ve mutually decided to go their separate waysCredit: INSTAGRAM@LUISINHAOLIVEIRA99
      Oliveira is a model and social media influcencerCredit: KITESS CLOTHING
      The Portuguese has over 400,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@LUISINHAOLIVEIRA99
      But the pair have since decided to go their separate ways, with McLaren star Norris announcing their split on social media.
      The 22-year-old wrote on his Instagram story: “Hello everyone.
      “After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our relationship but remain good friends.
      “I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.
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      “Please respect our decision and respect our – but more importantly and especially her privacy moving forward.
      “Thank you for your endless support.”
      Oliveira has yet to comment on the split, although she did post a cryptic quote to her own Instagram story on Wednedsay evening.
      She wrote: “Enjoy every given moment.”
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      Norris and Oliveira’s split comes as a surprise as they looked the picture of happiness in an Instagram post four weeks ago.
      Oliveira uploaded a snap of herself and the F1 star both smiling while wearing purple tops with the accompanying caption: “Matchy match.”
      Model and social media influence Oliveira boasts 406,000 followers on Instagram, where she regularly posts sensual snaps.
      The 22-year-old is the younger sister of Portuguese actor Beatriz Barosa.
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      McLaren will be hoping Norris’ break-up won’t weigh too heavy on his mind ahead of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix.
      Norris will be hoping to improve on his 10th-placed finish at the Zandvoort Circuit last year.
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      Michael Schumacher in rare health update after ex-F1 boss Jean Todt visits stricken star ‘three times a week’

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      FORMER F1 boss Jean Todt has assured Michael Schumacher’s fans that he is “in good hands” as he visits the stricken star three times a week.The ex- Ferrari chief – who is one of the only people still allowed to see the F1 legend – previously opened up about their close friendship.
      Good family friend Jean Todt said Schumacher is in “the best hands”Credit: Reuters
      Todt is one of the few people allowed to visit SchumacherCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The seven-time World Champion continues to recover from a  horrific skiing accident in the French Alps in 2013, which left him with severe brain injuries.
      His condition has remained a closely guarded secret, with his wife Corinna preferring to treat her husband privately at their home in Geneva, Switzerland.
      And now former Ferrari F1 boss Todt has thanked Michael’s fans for their devotion and assured them their beloved icon is in “the best hands” and is surrounded by people who love him.
      He told Bild: “I’m happy that the fans, not only in Germany, think of him so much.
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      “People ask so much about Michael. The fans should know that he is in the best of hands.
      “In the best situation he can be and surrounded by people who love him.”
      The ex-F1 boss also confirmed he is a frequent visitor to the Schumacher home.
      He added: “As long as I am in this world, I will always visit him.
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      “Sometimes we see each other three times a week, sometimes not for a whole month.
      “They are my friends and we are in constant contact. Whatever I can do for the Schumacher family, I’ll do it.”
      It comes after Schumacher’s wife Corinna, 53, broke down in tears when the F1 legend was honoured with an award at an emotional ceremony in July.
      The Ferrari icon was awarded the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia.
      Corinna, and daughter Gina-Maria, 25, were present to accept the honour on his behalf – and were joined on stage by Todt.
      Todt previously shared details about the star’s condition and said he “hopes the world” will be able to see his dear friend again, adding Schumacher has “never changed”.
      He continued: “I don’t leave him alone. Him, Corinna, the family, we’ve had so many experiences together.
      “The beauty of what we have experienced is part of us and it goes on.
      “Sometimes success and money changes you. But Michael has never changed. He’s so strong.”
      He also revealed Schumacher still loves to watch Formula One races.
      He said he regularly visits the 53-year-old, who has not been seen in public since his accident, to watch races together.
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      He told German TV channel RTL: “I don’t miss Michael, I see him. Yes, it’s true, I watch races with Michael.
      “But sure, I guess what I miss is what we used to do together.” More

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      Who is F1 star Lando Norris’ ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira and when did they break up?

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      GIVEN he is one of the hottest prospects on the racing circuit, it is no surprise Lando Norris is one of the most sought-after drivers on the paddock.Norris signed with McLaren as a junior driver and is now arguably their No 1 speedster ahead of Daniel Ricciardo.
      Lando Norris and his girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira at the British Grand Prix 2022Credit: PA
      But the 22-year-old has yet to win an F1 race in his bright orange car, and will be looking to do so for the first time when the current season resumes.
      However, he has faced disappointment in recent weeks after splitting up with model girlfriend.
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      Who is Lando Norris’ ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira?
      Norris’ ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira is 22 years old and works in fashion.
      She’s a model based in Portugal, where she was born and is reportedly managed by Central Models, an agency in her home country.
      Oliveira has over 450,000 followers on Instagram and has amassed millions of likes on the social media platform.
      Her father is a Portuguese businessman Adriano Oliveira, and her mother is called Raquel.
      Oliveira also has a sister called Beatriz and a dog called Cookie.
      Luisinha Oliveira and Lando Norris have been on holiday in Ibiza togetherCredit: Splash
      F1 driver Lando Norris and girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira on vacation in IbizaCredit: Splash
      Lando Norris’ girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira has over 450,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      Luisinha Oliveira is a fashion model based in Porto, PortugalCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
      It’s not known how long Oliveira and Norris have been together, but the pair went public around January 2022.
      Norris posted a picture of the pair on Instagram from a holiday in Dubai and captioned it ‘My sunshine’.
      Oliveira can often be seen walking with Norris through the paddock on F1 race days and is one of his biggest supporters.
      When did they break up?
      In September 2022, Norris posted a statement on his Instagram, confirming their breakup.
      He said: “After time and consideration Luiisa and myself have mutually decided to end our romantic relationship but remain good friends.
      “I wish the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as such an amazing and strong women [sic] with nothing but kindness.”
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      The pair aren’t married and they do not have any children together.
      But Norris and Oliveira recently enjoyed another holiday together, as they hung out on a yacht in Ibiza with each other. More

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      Mick Schumacher ‘to leave Ferrari at the end of the season’ despite dad Michael’s stunning legacy with F1 team

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      MICK SCHUMACHER’S affiliation with Ferrari is set to end once the F1 season is complete, according to reports.The German, 23, is in his second season driving for Haas.
      Mick Schumacher is set to leave Ferrari at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Father Michael won five F1 titles in ten years with Ferrari
      But when his Ferrari Driver Academy contract expires at the end of the year, Schumacher will not be kept on, report Motorsport.com.
      Haas have not confirmed the news but driver Antonio Giovinazzi is reportedly being lined up as the youngster’s replacement.
      That would leave Schumacher without a team, though his close friend Esteban Ocon has backed him to join Alpine.
      He said: “What I would like is for Mick to race with me, that is clear cause he is my good friend, but that is not going into the bosses’ ear. I’ll let them decide.”
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      Schumacher joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2019 – a year after winning the European F3 championship.
      He was given his first taste of F1 in Bahrain in April 2019, before having a second outing for Alfa Romeo the following day.
      Later that year he teamed up with Haas in Abu Dhabi but only scored his first F1 points at Silverstone this year.
      Schumacher followed up that success with a sixth-place finish in Austria but it is believed he has not done enough to earn another year.
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      As a result, the family’s long-held connection with Ferrari appears to be coming to an end.
      His father Michael won five F1 titles with the Italian team in an iconic ten-year spell.
      Ex-Ferrari team principal Jean Todt even still visits the German twice a month – eight years after he suffered a traumatic brain injury. More