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      Mick Schumacher’s F1 career at risk with Nico Hulkenburg ‘favourite to fill remaining Haas seat for 2023’

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      MICK SCHUMACHER’S Formula One career is under threat with Nico Hulkenberg reportedly “the favourite” to fill the remaining seat at Haas next season.The son of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher, 23, is coming to the end of his second season with the team.
      Mick Schumacher’s F1 future is reportedly under threatCredit: Getty
      He has finally broken his point-scoring duck this campaign but he has also been involved in some costly crashes totalling around £4million.
      And those mistakes could play a major part in him deciding his future with Haas.
      Team principal Guenther Steiner this week insisted that Schumacher is “still in the running” for a place alongside Kevin Magnussen, with the Dane already secured of his seat for 2023.
      However, he is not the only driver in the running as Haas continue to keep their options open rather than rush a decision “and then regret it”, as Steiner puts it.
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      Engine suppliers Ferrari are also likely to have an input – but they are set to let Schumacher go from their academy at the end of this year.
      Now Auto Motor und Sport are claiming that Schumacher could lose his seat to his fellow German.
      They state that Hulkenberg may get a race seat for the first time since leaving Renault in 2019.
      Despite not being a regular on the grid, the man dubbed “Hulk” has remained in the F1 paddocks.
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      He was the reserve driver for Aston Martin, racing twice for them in 2020 and scoring points both times.
      And he filled in twice more for Sebastian Vettel at the start of this year.
      Auto Motor und Sport say that the 35-year-old is “considered the favourite for the seat” as he “was always at the same level as his team-mates right away in his five temporary assignments in place of Coronavirus victims”.
      Schumacher will struggle to get a seat elsewhere as Alpine are inundated with options – that is despite their current driver Esteban Ocon publicly recommending him. More

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      Lewis Hamilton set to start F1 Italian Grand Prix from back of grid after Mercedes fit new engine

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is set to start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after accepting an engine penalty.The seven-time World Champion has taken a fourth power unit for the season which will result in a huge grid drop.
      Hamilton will start from the back of the grid on SundayCredit: AFP
      The Mercedes man arrived at Monza this morningCredit: AP
      A Mercedes spokesperson said: “We will be fitting PU number four for this weekend for Lewis.
      “This is because although we are still working on the recovery plan for PU number three that was damaged in Spa, that unit cannot be run this weekend.
      “This will come with associated grid penalties as it’s in excess of the allocation for the season.”
      Hamilton crashed out of the Belgian GP two weeks ago after colliding with Alpine driver Fernando Alonso.
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      His car sustained severe damage as a result of the 45G impact and Mercedes are still working on a plan to recover the issues.
      He bounced back at last week’s Dutch GP to claim 12 points after narrowly missing out on a podium place.
      But, he was left furious with his Mercedes team for blowing his chances at a top three finish.
      After the race, he said: “I can’t believe you screwed me like that. I can’t tell you how p****d I am.
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      “That was the biggest f*** up.”
      Team principle Toto Wolff has since defended the Brit, arguing: “You get emotional in the race. And when you’re a driver, it just comes out.
      “You can’t even stop it. This is how it has always been between a frustrated driver and the pit wall.” More

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      F1 Italian Grand Prix: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, practice and qualifying for big Monza race

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is inching ever closer to another F1 Championship title as he prepares for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. The Dutchman won his home race at Zandvoort last weekend and has been imperious for the most part this season.
      Max Verstappen won yet another race at the Dutch Grand Prix last weekendCredit: Splash
      George Russell finished second ahead of his Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in fourthCredit: Splash
      Charles Leclerc has been his closest challenger, but the Ferrari man has struggled to keep up with his rival’s pace.
      Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton haven’t performed how they’d hoped due to porpoising issues, while George Russell has yet to win a race in F1.
      On Sunday, the world’s best drivers return to Monza, where Ferrari will be hoping they can have a homecoming to remember.
      But Verstappen can all but put his second hand on the title trophy with a victory in Italy.
      When is the Italian Grand Prix?

      The F1 Italian Grand Prix will take place this weekend on Sunday, September 11.
      The race will get underway from 2pm UK time.
      The Monza Circuit, which can hold up to 118,000 spectators, will play host.
      Practice gets going from 1pm on Friday, with qualifying to start at 3pm on Saturday.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 Italian Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      F1 Italian Grand Prix full schedule
      Friday, September 9

      Practice One – 1pm BST
      Practice Two – 4pm BST

      Saturday, September 10

      Practice Three – 12pm BST
      Qualifying – 3pm BST

      Sunday, September 11

      Italian Grand Prix – 2pm BST More

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      Lewis Hamilton boost in hunt for first F1 win of 2022 with Max Verstappen tipped for GRID PENALTY at Italian GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been handed a boost as his desperate search for a first win of the F1 season continues.The 37-year-old led the Dutch GP last weekend until a bungled Mercedes tyre strategy eventually saw him finish in fourth place.
      Lewis Hamilton has been handed a boost as he seeks his first GP win of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Max Verstappen has been tipped to take a ‘grid penalty’ in Monza this weekendCredit: Splash
      Hamilton saw Max Verstappen surge past and land his 10th win of the season on home soil.
      But the Brit has had his chances to claim a first win of the campaign boosted following suggestions Verstappen will take a “grid penalty” in Monza this weekend.
      Verstappen was penalised in Belgium two weeks ago for taking on new engine parts.
      And racing legend Tom Coronel reckons Verstappen could do the same again next time out.
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      He told the RacingNews365 podcast: “In Monza it is low downforce, the least there is on the entire Formula 1 calendar.
      “High speeds, difficult to overtake, but with the tyre strategy and the Red Bull car we should still be able to reach P2.
      “My feeling is that Verstappen will take a grid penalty there.”
      If Verstappen does take on new engine parts, Hamilton will have the chance to build on the progress Mercedes have made this season.
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      While the Silver Arrows are yet to get a win under their belts in 2022, they have come on leaps and bounds since the start of the campaign.
      Hamilton revealed recently that he was “dying” to get back to competing head to head with Verstappen.
      And even if the 2021 world champion does take a penalty for the Italian GP, he is by no means out of the running.
      The Dutchman cruised to victory in the Belgian GP – despite starting the race 14th on the grid. More

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      F1 giants Ferrari to DITCH iconic red livery for Italian GP at Monza as they opt for bold new yellow colour scheme

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      FORMULA ONE giants Ferrari are DITCHING their iconic all-red colours for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for a bold new look.Ferrari have made a number of design changes to both their car and driver suits ahead of their home race.
      Ferrari will wear yellow in their home GPCredit: Twitter
      The iconic F1 team have ditched the red on the drivers’ suitCredit: Twitter
      Leclerc wearing redCredit: Getty
      There has been some changes made to Ferrari’s liveryCredit: Getty
      Yellow has been added to the fin of the carCredit: Twitter
      The new design includes yellow on the fin, rear wing, and front wing of the F1 car – along with highlights on the race numbers.
      Drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will be wearing yellow from head to toe.
      The splashes of yellow are to celebrate 75 years of their car company.
      Yellow is Ferrari’s second colour as it is one of the colours of their home town, Modena.
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      The bright colour also prominently features in the background of their iconic prancing horse logo.
      This year also marks 100 years since the Monza circuit was constructed.
      Ferrari, who haven’t won a race since Austria, will be hoping yellow can bring them better luck.
      Their season has been plagued by bad luck so far.
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      From issues with their car, to poor decision making, to pit team mistakes… it has allowed defending F1 champion Max Verstappen to take a commanding lead in the driver championship.
      The Dutchman is 109 points clear of Ferrari’s Leclerc.
      Verstappen also has ten race wins this season with seven left to go.
      The record number of wins in an F1 season is 13, and it is currently held by legends Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.
      Another record Verstappen could clinch is the most points in a single F1 season.
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      It is currently held by seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who picked up 413 points in 2019.
      Verstappen is 103 short with a number of races to go. More

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      Toto Wolff defends Lewis Hamilton after Brit star’s furious X-rated rant following Mercedes’ horror Dutch GP blunder

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      MERCEDES chief Toto Wolff backed Sir Lewis Hamilton after his X-rated rant at the team’s strategists after the Dutch Grand Prix.Hamilton lashed out at his team as he blamed them for blowing his chance of winning his first GP of season in the Netherlands.
      Lewis Hamilton lashed out at his Mercedes team after a blunder at the Dutch Grand PrixCredit: Reuters
      Toto Wolff defended Lewis Hamilton despite his x-rated rantCredit: Splash
      The British superstar was leading in Holland with team-mate George Russell in second and arch rival Max Verstappen following in third.
      But as Mercedes brought Russell into the pits to put fast tyres on, it allowed Verstappen to close the gap.
      The Dutch star and Russell eventually overtook Hamilton, who finished fourth and took to the radio to vent his frustrations.
      Hamilton yelled: “That was the biggest f****p. I can’t believe you guys f*****g screwed me.”
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      However, Wolff defended the Formula One legend’s outburst as he claims it just proves his passion for winning.
      The Mercedes chief added that this was just a case of the 37-year-old becoming “emotional”.
      Wolff said: “You get emotional in the race. And when you’re a driver, it just comes out.
      “You can’t even stop it. This is how it has always been between a frustrated driver and the pit wall.”
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      However, Wolff also defended Mercedes’ strategists as he described them as the “best guys”.
      The Austrian even suggested that there is no need for changes after the recent shortcoming in Zandvoort on Sunday.
      Wolff added: “They are the best guys. They did exactly what we discussed – to take risks to try to win the race.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton ‘dying’ for chance to challenge Max Verstappen again as F1 star targets single Grand Prix win this season

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      LEWIS HAMILTON says he is “dying” to get back competing with Max Verstappen.The Brit got a taste for the action when he led the Dutch GP on Sunday – only for a botched tyre strategy from Mercedes seeing him end up finishing fourth.
      Lewis Hamilton is yet to register a GP win this seasonCredit: Getty
      His 2021 title rival Max Verstappen has won 10 races already in 2021Credit: Splash
      Hamilton fumed to his team “that was the biggest f*** up” after Verstappen himself capitalised to register his 10th win of the season.
      Merc man Hamilton meanwhile is yet to get off the mark, having battled the Dutchman at the front of the grid for the entirety of the last campaign.
      But the 37-year-old is hopeful the day will come soon, as he targets a spot at the top of the podium for the first time in 2022.
      He said: “I’m dying to get back in that race and have the opportunity to fight Max, but the day hasn’t come [yet].
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      “There’s so many great things to take [from the Dutch GP]. If this can be the same in the future races, we’re going to be continuing to breathe down their necks and get that win.
      “I’m taking all these positives forwards, so grateful for the team and all their hard work because it has been a tough slog for all of them.
      “Let’s just not give up.”
      Hamilton won eight races last year, before being pipped to the world championship in controversial style by Verstappen.
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      The Dutchman has gone from strength to strength since then, and is on course to register his second consecutive title.
      He leads Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc by a whopping 109 points in the standings.
      And while is targeting further glory, Hamilton is starting with baby steps.
      The first thing on the agenda being to registering one GP win before the season comes to an end. More

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      McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo opens up on future and reveals he is ‘not too proud’ to take reserve role to remain F1

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      DANIEL RICCIARDO has revealed he wants to stay in Formula One and is “not too proud” to accept a reserve role to do so.Ricciardo, 33, is now a free agent after being axed by McLaren.
      Ricciardo admits he will be open to taking up a reserve role on a top teamCredit: Getty
      He will begin his final seven races with the British racing team when he races in Monza this weekend at the Italian GP.
      The Australian has struggled for pace since joining the iconic team and has regularly been beaten on track by Norris both in qualifying and in the race.
      He and the team confirmed that they were bringing his contract to an early end last month, with McLaren having to pay Ricciardo a reported £14.15m.
      Fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri is tipped to replace him after his dramatic and public row with Alpine earlier this month.
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      Williams and Haas are realistic suitors for a full-time gig but Ricciardo has admitted he will be open a reserve role in one of the top teams.
      He said: “I’m pretty open minded with any scenario.
      “I think there’s pros and cons with all of it. There’s pros with having some time off as well, currently the 18 months I’ve had has been more challenging than not so maybe some time away would be good.
      “But then also staying active is good. That’s why I kind of want to hear everything. Even if it’s a reserve, I don’t want to be too proud to say I’m too good for that.
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      “I still definitely have the ability to love a project. But of course if there’s this longer project, and this one where you’re going to win tomorrow, of course I’m going to go for the quick wins.
      “They are things I will definitely give some thought to. I don’t also want to be stubborn or short sighted and be like, ‘ah no I’m not interested in that’, I will give everything its respected thought.
      “I just want to hear everything and see what makes sense. It could be something that sets me up better for the future and next year may be one of those years where I need a bit of patience.
      “I wouldn’t give up on F1.
      “If it means I’m not on the grid next year, I’ll certainly try to find a way to be on there in 2024.” More