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      F1 star George Russell’s amazing lifestyle, driving a £140,000 car, and enjoying Caribbean holidays with glam girlfriend

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      NEXT season, rising British F1 racer George Russell will be driving for Mercedes.The 23-year-old will team up with Lewis Hamilton, and could pose a serious threat for the World Championship.
      F1 ace George Russell already boasts a glam lifestyleCredit: Daimler AG
      Russell, pictured next to Lewis Hamilton in 2010, will be the current F1 champ’s team mate next season at Mercedes
      He will also be due a massive pay hike on his current £500,000-per-year deal with Williams, that’ll continue to fund his amazing lifestyle.
      Although he currently rents a flat in an affluent area of London, he has plans to move to Monaco.
      Away from the racing circuit, the Norfolk-born star drives a £140,000 car – fittingly a Mercedes AMG GT worth around £140,000.
      He also manages to enjoy luxurious breaks away to stunning destinations like St Barts and Santorini, and is joined by glam girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt.
      Russell already leads a playboy lifestyle, despite his tender years.
      KING’S LYNN TO A KING’S RANSOM
      Rising star Russell was born in King’s Lynn to father Steve and mother Alison.
      The youngest of three children, he has a sister, Cara and older brother, Benjy.
      He caught the racing bug when he started go karting at the age of seven alongside Benjy, who was involved in competitive karting.
      But by 18, he moved to Milton Keynes to be closer to British Formula 3 Championship racing team, Hitech.
      By the age of seven, Russell was kartingCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      George’s older brother spent his youth competing in karting
      Russell celebrates victory in Race 1 of the FIA GP3 championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor
      In early 2017, he joined Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport as a part of their junior driver programme.
      A year later, Williams announced that Russell had signed a multi-year deal to drive for their team.
      GLAM LIFE FOLLOWED
      As soon as he was thrust into the spotlight, Russell’s love life was placed under the microscope.
      He met stunning Seychelle de Vries, who was once linked to Max Verstappen, when he raced in Formula 2 in 2017.
      They reportedly dated for three years, before calling it quits.
      Most recently, Russell has been seen with stunning Carmen Montero Mundt.
      Back in February, the pair were spotted on holiday in St Barts together kissing on a sunlounger and frolicking in the sea.
      While in August, Russell was spotted enjoying a break in Santorini.
      Seychelle de Vries dated Russell for three years
      Carmen Montero Mundt is Russell’s current girlfriendCredit: Splash
      Back in February, Russell and Carmen were spotted on a dream holiday in St BartsCredit: Splash
      Russell and Carmen seen together before the Dutch Grand PrixCredit: Rex
      COMPANY CAR
      Call it fate, but Russell has always had a penchant for Mercedes.
      He currently drives a stunning Mercedes AMG GT that’s worth around £140,000.
      And in the past, he’s always favoured the car manufacturer as his ride.
      He’s been spotted with TWO AMG C 63 motors that cost in the region of £80,000.
      Russell proudly displays his cars on social media to over two million followers.
      About the AMG GT, that’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in just three seconds, he wrote on Instagram: “Love my little rocket!”
      Russell shows off his prized possession – a £140,000 Mercedes AMG GTCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Russell once said about his AMG GT, ‘Love my little rocket!’Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Through the years, Russell has also been spotted with two AMG C 63 Mercedes carsCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      The AMG C 63 costs around £80,000Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      HE’S A STUDENT OF THE SPORT
      One of Russell’s many heroes is the late, great Niki Lauda.
      In 2017, the up-and-comer got the opportunity to meet his hero in Baku after a race.
      Lauda even took the student to a Black Eyed Peas concert, after meeting him at a hotel.
      Russell became friends with the three-time F1 champ, and would often lean on him for advice.
      During lockdown last year, Russell shared a picture of himself reading Lauda’s autobiography.
      While he was stuck at home when the coronavirus pandemic was at its height, he made sure he continued to workout and stay in shape.
      He also fitted an F1 simulator to polish up on his driving skills in his bedroom.
      Niki Lauda was an influence on Russell in his early yearsCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Russell shared an image reading Lauda’s autobiography during lockdownCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Devoted Russell has his own F1 sim in his homeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      HEALTHY LIVING
      Crucial to Russell’s is his diet plan.
      Regularly, he shares snaps on social media of what he eats – and it’s never unhealthy.
      From poke bowls to fresh salads, the athlete makes sure he’s putting the right food in his body.
      Coupled with going to the gym, it’s what keeps Russell in peak condition and lean for a race car.
      Aside from driving, and working out seven days a week, Russell also likes to play squash and get out on his mountain bike.
      LOVES SPORT
      Playing and competing in sport just isn’t enough for Russell.
      When he has some downtime, he’s happy to sit in front of the TV and watch a live event.
      During the Euros, he shared an image online cheering on England. The football fan is a devoted Wolves supporter, like his dad.
      While last year, he encouraged his followers to comment who they felt would win the Indy 500, which he was tuned into.
      Fitness fanatic Russell plays a variety of sports including squash and loves riding on his mountain bikeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      A healthy salad is Russell’s go-to mealCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Football fan Russell cheered on England during the EurosCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63
      Joining Mercedes will earn Russell a huge payday so he can continue to enjoy the high-lifeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

      And in 2019, he was in the stands at Twickenham to cheer on England against France in the Six Nations.
      Next year, it will be Russell who will be hopeful of more fans cheering him in a Mercedes car.
      He might just give them something to shout about, should he dethrone Lewis Hamilton.
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      Mercedes confirm George Russell as Lewis Hamilton’s new F1 team-mate for 2022 season replacing Valtteri Bottas

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has been confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate at Mercedes for the 2022 season.After over four years as part of the Formula One team’s academy, the Brit will step up from Williams to replace Valtteri Bottas.
      George Russell will race for Mercedes after starring with WilliamsCredit: Rex
      The reigning world champions have been mulling over Russell’s promotion for over a year, amid Hamilton’s dominance of the Drivers’ Championship.
      But Bottas’ difficult first half of the season and Russell’s continued rise in one of the slowest cars on the track made the decision inevitable.
      The 23-year-old stated: “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t absolutely buzzing.
      “It’s a huge opportunity and one I want to grab with both hands.
      “But I’m under no illusions as to the scale of the challenge; it’s going to be a steep learning curve.
      “Valtteri has set a high bar, consistently delivering week in and week out, scoring wins, pole positions and helping win multiple championship titles.”

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      The length of Russell’s contract has not been confirmed with only the 2022 season named in Tuesday’s announcement.
      Hamilton, 36, is committed until the end of the 2023 campaign and his new team-mate cannot wait to continue learning from the seven-time champ.
      Russell added: “I’ve looked up to Lewis since I was in go-karts.
      “The opportunity to learn from someone who has become a role model both on and off track can only benefit me as a driver, a professional, and a human being.”
      Long known as a huge talent of the future, the King’s Lynn-born racer won the GP3 and Formula 2 titles in consecutive years to earn his step up to F1.
      A couple of point-less seasons with the underperforming Williams team saw him given the opportunity to replace Hamilton last year, when the veteran caught Covid-19 ahead of the Sakhir Grand Prix.
      Russell has been welcomed into Mercedes by Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The racer stood in for Hamilton at last year’s Sakhir Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      A series of team errors denied him a shock win but Russell snapped up his first points for Williams at last month’s Hungarian GP.
      The man dubbed ‘Mr Saturday’ then qualified second in the wet at Spa and the race-day downpour guaranteed a first podium finish.
      Hamilton welcomed his new colleague to the team, and wrote on social media: “I remember meeting [Russell] when he was young, dreaming of one day being a Formula 1 driver.
      “I’d only just reached my own dream of becoming an F1 driver, so I know what this day means and how it will feel for him.
      “He is a great example to all the kids out there that dreams do come true when you chase them wholeheartedly. Through hard work he has rightly earned his spot on our team.
      “I look forward to seeing him grow as a driver with this great team and working with him to raise Mercedes higher.”
      This hasn’t been an easy process or a straightforward decision for us.Toto WolffMercedes F1 boss
      Bottas, 32, had already been confirmed as an Alfa Romeo driver for next season, replacing the retiring Kimi Raikkonen.
      Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff admitted that it had not been an easy decision to replace the Finn, who played a part in four Constructors’ wins.
      He said: “This hasn’t been an easy process or a straightforward decision for us.
      “Valtteri has done a fantastic job over the past five seasons and he has made an essential contribution to our success and to our growth.

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      “[Russell] has been a winner in every racing category – and the past three seasons with Williams have given us a taste of what the future could hold for him in F1.
      “Now, it is our challenge together to help him continue learning within our environment and alongside Lewis, the greatest F1 driver of all time.
      “I am confident that as their relationship grows, they will form a strong team and deliver for Mercedes on and off the track in the years to come.”

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      Lewis Hamilton names Valtteri Bottas as ‘best F1 team-mate’ in snub to Nico Rosberg, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has praised Valtteri Bottas as his best team-mate in Formula One, ahead of the Finn’s departure from Mercedes.Alfa Romeo have signed up Bottas, 32, for the 2022 season after the reigning world champions opted to bring in youngster George Russell to replace him.
      Lewis Hamilton has described Valtteri Bottas as his ‘best’ F1 team-mateCredit: Getty
      His friendship with Nico Rosberg struggled during their title fights at MercedesCredit: PA:Press Association
      It is no surprise that Hamilton, 36, has enjoyed his time alongside the former Williams driver as it has coincided with four title triumphs.
      Bottas joined following Nico Rosberg’s shock retirement after the German pipped his longtime pal-turned-rival to the 2016 crown.
      Despite being pushed by Ferrari and Red Bull during the hybrid era, the Merc has been by far the quickest car – and the Brit simply unmatched.
      Although a tally of nine race wins in four-and-a-half years is nothing to be sniffed at, it was only during the start of the 2019 season when Bottas truly looked capable of competing for the title.
      During this period, he was lumbered with the ‘wingman’ label that he tried and failed to shake off.
      But his role in four Constructors’ titles and Hamilton’s rise to seven championships did not go unrecognised at the team’s Brackley base.

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      Hamilton wrote on Instagram: “I’m immensely proud to have worked alongside Bottas for the last five years.
      “Together, we’ve been part of a team that has delivered four Constructors’ Championships, and we’ve motivated one another to keep pushing through the ups and the downs.
      “He has been the best teammate I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
      “Your speed and resilience has been impressive but where you truly stand out to me is the human being you are. You are greater than you know and I know there’s a bright future ahead for you.
      “Thank you Valtteri for all of your support and amazing contributions to this team. You will be missed.
      “I wish you all the best for your future endeavours🙏🏾 let’s finish off strong and get that 8th [title] for the team👊🏾.”
      Fernando Alonso and Hamilton clashed during the Brit’s rookie yearCredit: Reuters
      Jenson Button and the Brit were different personalities while at McLarenCredit: PA:Press Association
      How Hamilton clicks with Russell, 23, will be an intriguing plotline of the 2022 campaign.
      The pair are hardly strangers, with the youngster part of the Mercedes setup for over four years.
      Previous team-mates have often sparred with the veteran, including Rosberg in their competitive quest to deliver the team’s early glory, and Fernando Alonso.
      The Spaniard dramatically fell out with Hamilton at Hungary in 2007 following the then-rookie’s amazing start in F1.
      But he left after only a year amid a separate McLaren scandal with both drivers finishing a point behind champion Kimi Raikkonen.
      Haiki Kovalainen stepped in for the following two seasons but provided little support in Hamilton’s 2008 crowning.
      And Jenson Button was simply a different character to the now-celebrity Hamilton during their four years together at McLaren.
      The 41-year-old would later admit his ‘regret’ that the two were ‘never friends’ and their car was markedly outpaced by the Red Bull.

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      Valtteri Bottas’ move to Alfa Romeo confirmed by F1 team with George Russell set to join Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

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      THE LATEST piece of the jigsaw in George Russell’s move to Mercedes has fallen into place, with Valtteri Bottas’ switch to Alfa Romeo now confirmed.On Monday, the Italian marque announced the capture of the Finn, 32, on a multi-year deal.
      Valtteri Bottas has sealed his switch to Alfa Romeo from next seasonCredit: Splash
      It means the path is now clear for British racer Russell to move to the reigning Formula One world champions for next season.
      Speculation over who will partner Lewis Hamilton has been rife for months but the deal quickly became the paddock’s worst-kept secret since the end of the summer break.
      Bottas said: “I am relishing the opportunity to help lead the team forward up the grid, especially with the new regulations in 2022 giving the team a chance to make a leap in performance.
      “I’m grateful for the trust the team has put in me and I cannot wait to repay their faith: I’m as hungry as ever to race for results and, when the time comes, for wins.
      “I am proud of what I have achieved [at Mercedes] and I am fully focused on finishing the job as we fight for another world championship, but I am also looking forward to the new challenges that await me next year.”
      Bottas, who like Russell raced for Williams before moving to Mercedes, was on the podium at Sunday’s Dutch GP but has not won a race all year.

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      Whereas the 23-year-old snapped up a maiden podium in the shortened race at Spa having more than matched his rival when briefly replacing Hamilton, 36, in his Mercedes when the star caught coronavirus last year.
      Russell is expected to be announced as a Merc racer imminently and has already discussed life alongside Hamilton.
      He told Sky Sports: “I don’t think any driver would be naive to think they could go up against a seven-time world champion and have it easy.
      “Because a guy like Lewis is who he is because of his speed and determination.”
      “But that’s every driver’s dream – and I’ve said that for the last three years that it would be my dream to be team-mates with Lewis, because I want to learn from the best and I want to go up against the best.
      “Let’s see what next year brings.”
      Bottas, meanwhile, replaces the retiring Kimi Raikkonen and will attempt to guide the Alfa to points finishes next season with the Ferrari-powered car likely to fight near the back of the pack.
      Team boss Vasseur said of the deal: “It is a pleasure to welcome Valtteri to the team and we are looking forward to our journey together.

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      “With him, we bring to Hinwil a strong team player with experience at the sharp end of the grid.”
      Mercedes chief Toto Wolff paid tribute to Bottas for his role in four consecutive Constructors’ victories for the team.
      He stated: “Together with Lewis, he has built a benchmark partnership between two team-mates in the sport, and that has been a valuable weapon in our championship battles and pushed us to achieve unprecedented success.”

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      George Russell signed Mercedes contract after Dutch GP and will become Lewis Hamilton’s F1 team-mate, says Nico Rosberg

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has signed his Mercedes deal following the Dutch GP – according to Nico Rosberg.The 2016 world champion says Russell was called into Merc boss Toto Wolff’s office to put pen to paper on a deal that would see him drive for the team next season.
      George Russell is set to make the move to MercedesCredit: Rex
      Rosberg says it was done for the benefit of the Netflix film crew who are making their fourth installment of the Drive to Survive TV series.
      He said: “By the way, on George Russell, I’ve got a rumour.
      “A certain streaming service was called into the office of Toto to film the signatures.
      “That’s the rumour that is circulating in the paddock.”
      The move will see Russell, 23, partner Lewis Hamilton in the team while Valtteri Bottas will make way and is expected to join Alfa Romeo this week.
      Both Hamilton and Russell endured tough races around Zandvoort on Sunday.

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      Starting 11th following a crash in qualifying, the Williams youngster was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane before suffering a gearbox issue.
      While Hamilton was unable to match Max Verstappen’s pace around the Dutch circuit as the home favourite swooped to the victory.
      The British pair’s planned team-up next season has also been backed by ex-F1 star Jenson Button.

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      He said: “For Lewis it puts pressure on his shoulders because he’s never had a young hotshot come into his team that he’s had to beat.
      “It’s a very different dynamic from what we’ve seen with British drivers before as team-mates – it was Lewis and myself – so I’m really excited for that fight if it happens.
      “It will be great for Lewis because it’s another challenge for him.”

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      Mercedes to remind Valtteri Bottas of future conduct after he ignored team orders and risked Lewis Hamilton title bid

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      MERCEDES bosses will remind Valtteri Bottas about his future conduct after he defied team orders at the Dutch GP.The Finn stopped two laps from the end for fresh tyres and was told NOT to set the fastest lap, which was held by his teammate Lewis Hamilton at the time.
      Valtteri Bottas is to get a ticking off from Mercedes bossesCredit: Splash
      Bottas took the fastest lap before Lewis Hamilton went even fasterCredit: Getty
      However, Bottas set blistering times in the first two sectors only to ease off in the final but still set a new record, potentially denying Hamilton a championship bonus point.
      It forced Merc to pit Hamilton a lap from the end so he too could get fresh tyres in a bid to regain the fastest lap honour and subsequent extra point.
      It created an unnecessary risk and provided the first glimpse that the axed Finn – who will be replaced by George Russell next season – will not fully-support Hamilton’s own title defence.
      Merc boss Wolff said: “It was a bit cheeky, but understandable. 
      “Valtteri is always on the receiving end because this championship is so tight and he lifted off massively in the last sector.
      “It could have ended up in the loss of a point for Lewis and it would also have also been not right because he had fastest lap until then.
      “We are going to talk about it but in a most amicable and professional way. But I can certainly relate to the situation.”

      Bottas, once dubbed the “perfect wingman” by Wolff, said he was “just playing around” – a flippant remark that could concern the Mercedes hierarchy.
      He said: “I was pushing on the first lap sector one, two, like flat out and then they started asking me to slow down at the end of the lap.
      “I was just playing around, really, because Lewis needs that one extra point more than me.
      “He is fighting for the world championship and as a team we’re trying to get the maximum points so that’s how it is.”
      Hamilton admitted he “had no idea” Bottas had taken the fastest lap time away from him – albeit temporarily as he regained it – but added “it doesn’t really matter.”
      He said: “If Valtteri had got it, that would have been fine. At the end of the day we needed to get the fastest lap, as many points as we can as a team.
      “So if Valtteri gets it or I get it, it doesn’t really make a huge difference.”

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      Hamilton admits he has his work cut out if he is to win his record eighth world title, with nine races remaining.
      Now without a victory on pure pace since the Spanish GP in May, Hamilton added: “I’m giving it everything but since the first race, Red Bull have had such a strong car.
      “We had a couple of races where it looked like we just about were on par with them but there’s only been a couple of those.” More

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      F1 Dutch Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS:Max Verstappen WINS home GP to go back to top of championship, Hamilton second

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      THE Dutch Grand Prix is UNDERWAY at a packed Circuit Zandvoort.Max Verstappen has huge support in the busy stands, but Lewis Hamilton is giving chase.

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      PARTY TIME
      It’s no exaggeration to say that the fans are going absolutely wild for Max Verstappen. That’s some reception.
      It’s a sea of orange in the stands and they’re jubilant after a wonderful day of racing on a fantastic track.
      The Dutch GP is definitely one to keep an eye on for next year as well. Wonder whether we’ll look back on today at the end of the season as a defining moment for Max Verstappen…

      UP IN THE POINTS
      An outrageous drive from Sergio Perez who started down in P16 and managed to overtake the likes of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo to get up to P8 place. A thoroughly good day for Red Bull.
      A special mention also for Fernando Alonso in the Alpine, who started in P9 and drove a superb race to overtake Carlos Sainz in the Ferrari as well as teammate Esteban Ocon to finish P6.
      The 40-year-old shows us again that class is permanent.

      HOME CHAMP
      Incredible scenes as Max Verstappen is crowned the first ever Dutch winner of the Dutch Grand Prix after a 36 year absence from the F1 circuit.
      It was a brilliant drive from the new leader of the Drivers Championship, who did incredibly well to keep Hamilton and Bottas at bay, who both pushed him right until the end.
      There could be no other winner though.

      MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE DUTCH GP
      Who else? This was a mega event. A mega crowd and a popular winner.
      The grandstands are lit up with orange smoke bombs.
      Lewis Hamilton is second. Bottas is third.
      Hamilton also gets the point for the fastest lap.
      BOTTAS GETS THE FASTST LAP
      And now Hamilton pits for tyres. Lap 72
      BOTTAS FINAL PITSTOP
      And that was a slow stop. It will allow him a crack at setting the fastest lap and earning a bonus point.
      However, that will crucially take a point away from Hamilton, who currently has the fastest lap. Unless Hamilton stops again.
      LAP 64 HAMILTON’S CHALLENGE HAS FADED
      The Mercedes man has dropped his pace to preserve his tyres. The gap is now up to 4 seconds.
      LAP 55
      Hamilton has been eating into Verstappen’s advantage. He has reduced that gap to 1.3 seconds.
      In doing so, he has taken some life out of his tyres. This might actually put Verstappen under some pressure.

      TSUNODA HAS RETIRED FROM THE RACE
      The Alpha Tauri man is back in the garage and out of this race.

      MAZEPIN IS THE FIRST CAR TO RETIRE FROM THIS RACE
      The Haas man is back in the garage. No real surprise of loss.
      LAP 41 VERSTAPPEN PITS
      Red Bull respond to the threat of the undercut from Hamilton by calling in Verstappen.
      The pitstops is clean and he is back on his way again, three seconds ahead of the Mercedes man.

      LAP 40 HAMILTON PITS
      Another stop for the world champion, who takes another set of medium tyres.
      He returns to the track in second place but almost 25 seconds behind the leader.
      FEW OVERTAKES OF NOTE SO FAR, BUT THIS WAS A GOOD ONE
      Pierre Gasly on Fernando Alonso. I bet they enjoyed watching that down at Honda.

      SEBASTIAN VETTEL SPINS ON THE BANKING
      The Aston Martin man loses the rear of his car and slides to a halt. He’s now down in 17th place.
      PENALTY FOR RUSSELL
      The Brit has been given a five second time penalty for speeding in the pitlane.
      LAP 31 VERSTAPPEN GETS PAST BOTTAS INTO TURN ONE
      The grandstands erupt as the Dutchman regains the lead. The Finn, then surrenders P2 to Hamilton.
      It is Verstappen, Hamilton, Bottas, Leclerc, Sainz – the two Ferraris are yet to pit.
      LAP 30 BOTTAS IS BACKING VERSTAPPEN INTO HAMILTON
      The Finn is helping out tactically here as Verstappen has become the jam in a Mercedes sandwich.
      LAP 22 VERSTAPPEN PITS
      The Red Bull team respond to Hamilton’s pitstops by calling him in a lap later.
      The pitstop was a second-quicker to increase the Dutchman’s lead in this race.
      Valtteri Bottas, who has yet to pit, is the new race leader.
      LAP 22/72Verstappen and Hamilton pit from P1 and P2 respectively Verstappen emerges in P2, 10 seconds behind Bottas (P1)Hamilton in P3, three seconds further backBottas has not stopped yet #DutchGP 🇳🇱 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Mkta2tXMHz— Formula 1 (@F1) September 5, 2021

      HAMILTON REPORTING TYRE PROBLEMS
      Lap 21 Hamilton comes in for some fresh tyres. He’s gone for a set of medium tyres in the hope of reaching the end of the race.
      SO FAR, NO RED FLAGS
      I will admit, I’d almost guaranteed there would be at least one red flag so far, judging by the support races.
      But this GP has been incident free. Already on lap 19/72. It is whizzing by.
      1,000 LAPS
      Max Verstappen has now lead 1,000 laps in Formula One.
      MAX IS PULLING AWAY
      The Red Bull man is trying to get out of the way of a Hamilton fight back. If he builds a gap it will make life easier on his team when it comes to deciding when to pit him for tyres.

      NEAR MISS FOR GIOVINAZZI
      The Alfa Romeo man is in he thick of the action and almost clatters into Carlos Sainz and then Fernando Alonso.
      PROBLEMS FOR RICCIARDO?
      His McLaren is pumping out blue smoke and George Russell is travelling behind and says the Aussie is leaking oil.
      Now, it could be a little bit of oil overfill burning off, or maybe there is a bigger issue.
      LIGHTS OUT – WE ARE GO
      A great start from Verstappen who is already a two car lengths clear of Hamilton into Turn One.
      He absolutely nailed that start. The Red Bull man is flying as Hamilton came under attack from teammate Valtteri Bottas.
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      Max Verstappen wins Dutch GP with Lewis Hamilton finishing second but pushing F1 rival the whole way

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has taken the lead in the Formula One Drivers’ Championship after a dominant victory in Holland on Sunday.The Belgian-born racer – who represents Holland – started on pole at the Circuit Zandvoort and went on to win his home Grand Prix.
      Max Verstappen won the Dutch GP – his home raceCredit: Getty
      Red Bull star Verstappen, 23, finished ahead of Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to move three points clear at the top.
      Hamilton, 36, pushed his title rival all the way but couldn’t catch him, although he did win an extra point for having the fastest lap.
      The British star has eight races remaining in the season to reclaim the lead and win a record EIGHTH world title.
      Sunday’s race was the first time the Dutch GP has been held since 1985, with Verstappen becoming the first Dutchman to win on home soil.
      More to follow…

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