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      Lewis Hamilton’s F1 replacement handed keys to £165k Mercedes – but he’s BANNED from driving it for three years

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      KIMI ANTONELLI enjoyed a record-breaking Formula One Japanese Grand Prix after being given the keys for a stunning new car.However, he is not allowed to drive it on home soil for THREE years thanks to a new law which came into effect last December.Kimi Antonelli picked up the keys to his stunning new Mercedes before the Japanese GPThe Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is worth £165,000Credit: GettyBut Italian road laws mean he is banned from driving itCredit: GettyAntonelli, 18, is quietly having an impressive debut season with Mercedes after scoring points in each of his first three races with the Silver Arrows since replacing Lewis Hamilton.Before his sixth-place finish at Suzuka last Sunday, the Italian was given the keys to a striking dark blue Mercedes AMG GT 63 S, worth £165,000.He was seen posing alongside the motor – which can go from 0 to 62mph in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 199mph – in pictures released by Gazzetta dello Sport.But Antonelli, who passed his driving test in January, will not be able to drive it back home due to strict Italian road laws.READ MORE IN F1Italian law prevents new drivers from operating internal combustion cars with a power limit over 75kW during their first three years on the road, with his new drive having a limit of up to 600kW.Despite this, Antonelli does not have to wait long to get back behind the wheel and find the thrill of speed with the Bahrain Grand Prix coming up next weekend.At 18 years and 224 days, Antonelli’s ten-lap stint leading the Japanese GP saw him become the youngest race leader in F1 history, overtaking Max Verstappen by four days.After pitting onto hard tyres the Mercedes driver later clocked the fastest lap to also beat Verstappen’s title for the youngest driver to achieve a fastest lap.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSpeaking after the race, won by Verstappen ahead of McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, he said: “I am much happier, it was much better than China, and we showed some good pace and consistency, but the first 15 laps were a bit of a struggle, but once I got in free air, the pace improved.”Qualifying was a big click because I was more able to feel the car and push it, and today was another step forward.F1 suspended after fire at Japanese Grand Prix as three red flags cause chaos during practice “I am really looking forward to exploring even more in the next few weekends, because now I have the feeling that I can play with the car, which is something I couldn’t really do in the previous weekends because I was definitely tense whilst driving. “I’m getting more experience with the tyres and the car itself, so I am able to feel it more. “The plan was different, it was to stop earlier, but as the pace was improving lap-by-lap, we decided to stay out because we had not threat from behind and just tried something different. “I’m not going to lie, at one point on the mediums, it started drizzling and I was hoping for some rain, but it didn’t come. But at the same time, I cannot complain because it was a good experience.”Antonelli has so far collected P4, P8 and P6 finishes in F1 feature races, placing him fifth in the World Drivers Championship standings with 30 points, 15 behind team-mate George Russell and 10 more than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.He is one of six rookies on the grid this season, including Isack Hadjar, who left Sky Sports F1 pundits in hysterics after describing an injury he had in a “sensitive area” and Ollie Bearman. More

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      ‘I leave in tears’ – F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart heartbreakingly recalls moment his wife forgot who he was

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      FORMULA ONE legend Sir Jackie Stewart has bravely recalled the moment his wife forgot who he was.Helen Stewart, 84, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2014 after losing control of her car.Sir Jackie Stewart has opened up about his wife’s dementia battleCredit: sirjackiestewart/InstagramStewart revealed that Helen recently forgot who he wasCredit: BBCSir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia after his wife’s diagnosis in 2014Credit: Tom FarmerNobody was injured in the accident but it made her and the F1 icon realise that something was wrong.In the years following her diagnosis, Helen experienced behaviour and language changes.She is now also no longer able to walk.And recently, Helen was unable to recognise her husband.READ MORE IN F1Sir Jackie, 85, opened up about the moment during an interview with the BBC.He said: “Just the other day it was time for dinner, she’s getting up and I’m sitting close by, and she says, ‘Where’s Jackie?'”That’s the first time that’s happened and that’s only a few weeks ago.”A bad feeling came over me.”Most read in MotorsportStewart then described Helen’s mind as being “in a new world” as her condition worsens.He continued: “I know that Helen doesn’t mean it when she suddenly goes round and hits me, or the [specialist dementia] nurses.The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two Brits”She can hit somebody quite often, she uses language that she’s never ever said in her life and it comes like that [clicks his fingers] and I say ‘darling, darling, don’t say that’.”She says ‘Why?’ And she’ll give me a row for doing that. That’s usually after 17:00.”Stewart has created an accessible home in Switzerland for Helen without steps or obstacles.He also employs nurses and specialist neurosurgeons.Following his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Sir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia – a charity that aims to accelerate global research in a bid to find a cure for the condition.Sir Jackie and Helen have been married since 1962Credit: AP:Associated Press More

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      Inside plans for new F1 track around World Cup stadium as sport eyes return to country for first time in 32 years

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      PLANS for Formula One to return to South Africa for the first time in more than three decades are nearing a decisive decision.F1 fans have long wanted the motorsport to return to Africa, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton one of the most vocal supporters of the move.Cape Town F1 race bidders have released their latest plans for a new street trackCredit: TILKEThe new plans will see it run along the waterfront and past a World Cup StadiumThe track will run next to Cape Town stadium, which hosted a World Cup semi-final in 2010Credit: The TimesAlternatively, the F1 will return to the Kyalami which hosted the last African race in 1993Credit: GettyTalks over a return have been ongoing for years, but the South African government are now close to making a major decision on how they will make plans a reality.One popular idea is to use the refurbished Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit located just north of Johannesberg, which hosted the country’s last F1 race back in 1993.The other proposal would see the construction of a street race circuit running along Cape Town’s waterfront and past a 2010 World Cup semi-final stadium, known as Green Point Stadium.Organisers for the Cape Town bid have detailed their latest changes to the Tilke-designed 5.7km circuit.READ MORE IN F1They hope the central, urban location of the track which will snake around the Green Point harbour and use facilities around the 64,000 capacity Cape Town stadium, will help to edge it across the line.Cape Town GP CEO Igshaan Amlay highlighted the potential capacity of 250,000 visitors – the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone had a record 480,000 visitors – and the natural beauty around the circuit.Amlay, who has been working on a project to bring F1 to Cape Town for over two decades, told Autosport: “The latest design has all the bells and whistles.”It’s partly on the waterfront and it also uses the facilities that have been used for the football World Cup.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”We meet all the requirements, with the airport 15 to 20 minutes away from the circuit; we’ve got a top hospital on site and plenty of hotels within walking distance. “What also plays a big role is the natural backdrops of Robben Island, the waterfront and Table Mountain. Cape Town has a lot to offer as our top holiday destination.Ex-F1 track which hosts 125,000 fans left under METRE of water after torrential rain as home straight turns into a river”We’re up against Kyalami, which has a rich F1 history, so it’s a street race versus a purpose-built circuit. “We’ll be waiting to see what the decision will be. Here we could easily accommodate 250,000 people, so it makes it more accessible to more people.”A decision one way or another is set to be made at the end of April, though work still needs to be done to convince F1 bosses that a being given a spot on the calendar from 2028 would be worthwhile.Bids from a number of other nations have also been heavily lobbied to F1 chiefs, with CEO Stefano Domenicali visiting Thailand over a proposed race there last month.Previous proposals had seen the track run through the Cape Town Stadium.But the latest plans will instead have it run next to ground, with the venue used as a paddock, media centre and hospitality centre.Amlay added: “The purpose of running through the stadium was that it can take a capacity of up to 70,000 people and our intention was to make it accessible to people that can never afford to go to a F1 race.”After speaking to the circuit’s designers, there are a few obstacles and it would be better to actually run along the circuit. DHL Stadium will be used for the paddocks and the media centre. “Everything that was set up for the football World Cup will be reactivated, and it’s already existent within the stadium, so we will make full use of it. “We will still run through the original Green Point athletics stadium, which has a rich legacy.”He continued: “We’ve never shied away from any criticism. Whenever people criticised us, we looked at it seriously and made a few changes.”When we pitched the idea in 2016, we had interest from various sponsors and investors. The big problem we had was we didn’t get the government’s backing. “But now there is a big push, and we have a huge following from the younger generation, who have been following Formula 1 and have been supportive of it.”We’ve come a long way since first envisaging the concept back in 1999, but we’ve always believed in it. If you believe in something and you persevere, then it will happen.”Read More on The SunThe Cape Town stadium the track will run past hosted England during a World Cup group game against Algeria, before playing host to the semi-finals between Uruguay and the Netherlands.South Africa’s last F1 race was won by four-time world champion Alain Prost after the Frenchman also took pole, with icon Ayrton Senna and Brit Mark Blundell completing the podium. More

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      F1 star takes delivery of ultra rare Aston Martin valued over £2MILLION designed to be ‘extreme’ version of classic car

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      FORMULA ONE veteran Fernando Alonso has taken delivery of his £2million bespoke-made Aston Martin hypercar.Alonso partnered with his team to build the Valiant – which is an extreme rear-winged road legal car.Fernando Alonso has added a new Aston Martin to his personal collectionCredit: Instagram @astonmartin The Aston Martin F1 driver drove his new Valiant in Monaco this weekCredit: Instagram @astonmartin Aston Martin posted pictures of Alonso in his new £2million road-legal carCredit: Instagram @astonmartin Aston Martin explained how it was Alonso’s vision for a lighter, race-car inspired, extreme variation of their Valour model.The team described the Valiant as the “most extreme, front-engine, road-legal Aston Martin ever built”.The track-focused beast can rocket from 0 to 60mph in around three seconds, with a top speed exceeding 200mph.And it is powered by a monster 745hp V12 manual feeding the rears.READ MORE F1 NEWSMeanwhile, two-time world champion Alonso was pictured behind the wheel in the streets of Monaco this week.Aston Martin also showed the Spanish ace, 43, enjoying his “titan” machine kitted out in steel grey.Alonso said: “Valour stirred me to create a more extreme, race car inspired version that was track-focused, while also delivering a thrilling drive on-road.“Valiant is born from my passion for driving to the limit and I have enjoyed working closely with the Q by Aston Martin team on both the design and technical specification and believe we have created a masterpiece.”Most read in MotorsportAlonso himself commissioned the rear-winged hypecarCredit: Instagram @astonmartin It is powered by a monster 745hp V12 manual feeding the rearsCredit: Instagram @astonmartin CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd fans loved it, with one writing: “What a beast 🔥.”Another said: “It looks like a Ford Mustang.”Onlookers left stunned as F1 star Fernando Alonso’s £2.3m Aston Martin Valkyrie is filmed on back of tow truckAlonso also gave it full beans up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2024.The 5.2 litre V12-powered machine with 745 horsepower joins Alonso’s impressive car collection.His toy box includes a £2.5million Valkyrie, £1million classic DB5 and Vantage GT3 race car worth £500,000.The Spaniard also has a DTM race car worth half-a-million quid and a £200,000 DBX707 super SUV as his daily driver.Alonso is currently 17th in the drivers standings after failing to finish in the top 10 in the first three races of the season. Alonso has a DBX707 as a daily driverFernando’s £500k DTM race car More

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      Racing driver Marta Garcia rushed to hospital after horror fireball crash that left her trapped in car inhaling smoke

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      RACING driver Marta Garcia is recovering in hospital after a high speed crash left her trapped inside her flaming Porsche.The first F1 Academy champion smashed into a barrier at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday.Marta Garcia was rushed to hospital after her car caught fire during a high-speed crashCredit: instagram @ motorsporttvGarcia’s car burst into flames immediately after the impactCredit: Instagram @motorsporttvHer Porsche 911 bounced back in front of a busy field of carsCredit: instagram @ motorsporttvGarcia posted a picture herself in a hospital bed on Instagram, alongside an update for fans.Credit: Instagram @martagarcialopez19Garcia was in the lead of the GT3 class for Iron Dames when her car was clippedCredit: RexThe incident occurred during Le Mans Cup action at the venue which plays host to Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix.Garcia was in the lead of the GT3 class for Iron Dames when her Porsche 911 was clipped from behind by the second-placed Elesio Donno in the AF Corse Ferrari.The hit sent Garcia, 24, hurtling into the tyre wall barrier at speed as the wrecked airborne Porsche flew back onto the circuit, with cars surrounding it.The rear of the car then immediately burst into flames after coming to a stop in the middle of the back straight.READ MORE IN F1Several sets of tyres also flew across the track as drivers swerved and dodged the sea of debris.The race was instantly red flagged and Garcia later revealed she was trapped inside her car, before marshals broke the door to get her out.She was able to walk away from the wreckage and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after inhaling too much smoke.But Garcia has since opened up about her panic while she scrambled to find a way out of the trapped door.Most read in MotorsportThe former Renault F1 junior driver posted a picture herself in a hospital bed on Instagram, alongside an update for fans.The Spaniard wrote: “Hello everyone, yesterday I experienced one of the toughest moments in my career.Garcia later revealed she was trapped inside her car, before marshals broke the door to get her outCredit: instagram @ motorsporttvDrivers swerved and dodged the sea of debris and the burnt out carCredit: instagram @ motorsporttvSky Sports F1 pundits in hysterics as star reveals he ‘almost crash’ after bizarre injury in ‘sensitive area’”The car caught fire, and although I managed to get out by myself, I inhaled some smoke and felt dizzy afterwards.”I couldn’t open my door because it was stuck from the impact, and I started panicking as more and more smoke was coming into the car.”Until the marshals broke the co-driver’s door and got me out. I’m so thankful to them for reacting so quickly and for the job they did.”Garcia will spend another night in hospital as a precaution.Thankfully, all the scans came back clear, but she feels “shaken”.After a lengthy clean-up, the race resumed with 30 minutes to go.The Le Mans Cup race was won outright by Cedric Oltramare and David Droux for CLX Motorsport in their LMP3 Ligier JS P325.Garcia was the first F1 Academy championCredit: Instagram @martagarcialopez19Garcia was part of Forbes 30 under 30 last yearCredit: instagram @martagarcialopez19 More

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      F1 star slapped with £17,000 fine following Japan GP after suffering medical issue

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      FORMULA ONE star Carlos Sainz has been hit with a £17,000 fine by the FIA for an unusual reason.The Williams driver was hit with the fine by the FIA for a breach of pre-race procedure despite suffering a medical issue at the Japanese Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz was hit with a £17,000 fine for a breach of race procedureCredit: GettyThe Williams driver missed the Japanese national anthem before the race with a stomach issueCredit: RexF1 drivers are expected to follow a strict schedule over the course of the weekend, including observing the host countries national anthem prior to the race start.But Sainz, 30, was suffering with a stomach issue before the race which caused him to miss the national anthem scheduled for 1.44pm local time.A FIA statement confirmed the Spanish ace was given medication for the problem which delayed his appearance.And it was for this reason that the fine was cut down from £51,000 (€60,000) to £17,000 (€20,000), with £8,500 (€10,000) suspended.READ MORE IN F1A statement from the motorsport governing body said: “The Driver Carlos Sainz is fined €20,000 of which €10,000 is suspended for a period of 12 months subject to there being no further breach of the above Article 19.4.b) during that period.”The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 55 (Carlos Sainz), the team representative and Dr Messina of Med-Ex, and reviewed video evidence.”The Driver arrived at the National Anthem Position after the Anthem had commenced. “During the Drivers’ Briefing on Friday all drivers were reminded of the requirement to be in position by the time prescribed in the regulations and the need to show respect for the host country’s Anthem.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”It is noted that the Penalty Guidelines prescribed in Appendix B of the FIA International Sporting Code, list a penalty for this offence, of €60,000. “However in mitigation, the Driver stated that just prior to the Anthem, he experienced discomfort due a stomach issue which delayed his appearance on the grid. Sky Sports F1 pundits in hysterics as star reveals he ‘almost crash’ after bizarre injury in ‘sensitive area’”This was verified by Dr Messina of Med-Ex who confirmed the issue and stated he had provided appropriate medication for the Driver.”Notwithstanding the above, displaying respect for the National Anthem is a high priority and all parties need to consider every eventuality in planning to be in position for the Anthem by the required time. “Hence a penalty similar to that imposed for a similar breach in Canada in 2024, is imposed.”Sainz finished the race down in 14th place, leaving him without points for a Sunday race with his new team.Williams’ team-mate Alex Albon finished in P9 to add to his P5 finish at the season opener in Australia at P7 result in China.Meanwhile, Max Verstappen made history by becoming the first driver to win at Suzuka four times in a row as he finished ahead of McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.Elsewhere, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli broke two of Verstappen’s records as he became both the youngest race leader in F1 history and youngest ever driver to record a fastest lap. More

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      Our village is ruined by F1 HQ – it sounds like TORNADO & now they want to make it even bigger… we’re being forced out

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      FURIOUS locals are revving up for a battle with F1 motor racing team Williams over plans to expand its UK headquarters.Residents living close to the motor sport company’s site in Grove, Wiltshire, say they are already being driven round the bend by noise and traffic.The Williams site in Wiltshire has already been driving locals round the bendCredit: Jon RowleyNearby residents claim noise levels from the base are comparable to a ‘tornado’Credit: Jon RowleyThe company have reportedly bought farmland they wish to expand onCredit: Jon RowleyThey argue the biggest culprit is a giant wind tunnel used by engineers to test the aerodynamics of the super-fast Williams team’s cars.One local told The Sun: “When the wind tunnel is at full throttle you can hear it sucking in the air. It’s like a tornado.”We pretty much need a motorway here to deal with all the traffic this site generatesDisgruntled resident Now nearby homeowners fear their lives are going to be made even more of a misery.It comes after Williams submitted a planning enquiry to the local authority about expanding its already-massive base.Controversial plans include a helipad and car park for 800 vehicles.It is believed the company has already snapped up farmland next to its existing site with hopes to build on it, locals claimed.One resident, an IT director who lives just 50 metres from the Williams perimeter fence, said: “I’ve been following the Williams plans and it looks like this is the first step towards near-enough doubling the size of this site.“They’ve been clever because it’s just a scoping exercise at present to test the water and see what the planners think of their plans in principle.Most read in Motorsport“Doing it this way saves Williams a fortune because they don’t have to spend money on environmental impact reports.“If the council turn them down, it will have cost them almost nothing.F1 presenter Sandra Baumgartner celebrates cameraman’s birthday with Sky Sports presenter team “If the council says they might agree, subject to a detailed planning submission, at that point it will start to get expensive for them because they’ll need all sorts of environmental surveys done and they don’t come cheap.”It’d open countryside so there’ll be all sorts of flora and fauna to consider, as well as a brook.“Apparently they’ve bought a lot of land off a local farmer and are already starting to fence it off. I’d be pretty sure that’s where they’re looking to expand the site.“If they get the green light to expand, life for us locals will be a nightmare. It’s a beautiful part of the world – we’ve got so much nature on our doorstep and it will be ruined if Williams are given permission to cover everything in even more concrete.“The construction alone will take a couple of years and it will generate more noise and traffic chaos than I dare imagine.”Another resident, who asked not to be named, added: “If they get planning permission to expand this site, I’m going to sell up and move.“It’s already horrendous living here because of the constant flow of traffic in and out of the site .“The roads around here are already under incredible pressure because of the Williams traffic and every journey I take nowadays seems to take longer and longer.“We pretty much need a motorway here to deal with all the traffic this site generates.“It is noisy and dusty and a bigger site means more noise, dust and traffic. I don’t want to look out of my window onto an 800-vehicle car park and I certainly don’t want to hear helicopters clattering in and out 24/7.“I’m also worried about the environmental impact expanding the site will cause.”But others in the area welcome the potential expansion.One said: “This area needs jobs and we should be celebrating an employer who has the courage to grow their business.“There’ll be hundreds of construction jobs for starters and a bigger site means more jobs later down the line. Well done Williams.”Read More on The SunSomeone else continued: “I have nothing but respect for any company wishing to expand in this economic climate. People need to stop being nimbies and embrace the opportunities Williams give this town.”Williams was contacted for comment.F1 tycoon Ron Dennis starts work on £30m mansion with secret tunnel to River Thames, huge garage, & underground bathsBy Amelia StoutF1 TYCOON Ron Dennis has started work on a £30 million mansion – complete with a secret tunnel to the River Thames, a huge garage and underground baths.Diggers were spotted at the 175-acre plot of premium Berkshire parkland – which Ron bought after selling his McLaren shares for a whopping £275 million in 2017.The F1 legend, and former mentor to Lewis Hamilton, initially submitted plans for the mammoth project in 2018, but work never started.Updated documents were resubmitted to the planning authority in 2021 and approved in 2023.On the basement level, the 77-year-old plans to build a games room, wine cellar, cinema, gym, underground swimming pool – akin to Roman-style baths – and spa.A spiral staircase will lead up to the basement mezzanine level, which will come complete with its own water feature, as well as a car park and car wash.The ground floor will be home to a library and housekeeper’s office – with a guest wing and gallery on the first floor, and master bedroom and outdoor garden on the second floor.The structure will also be accompanied by a host of outbuildings – including stables and a boathouse.Plus, a tunnel will provide boat access down to the River Thames.In aerial shots obtained by the Mail, diggers could be seen beginning their excavation of the site.Markings could also be seen on the ground, plotting out the various sections of the development.Many cars and vans appeared to be parked at the temporary construction site.Residents have compared the sound of the cars to a tornadoCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘Our hearts are fuller than ever’ – Michael Schumacher becomes a grandad as family announce birth of daughter’s baby

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      LEGENDARY Formula One driver Michael Schumacher has become a grandfather after the birth of his daughter’s first child.Schumacher’s daughter, Gina, revealed she was expecting back in December and has now announced the arrival of the little one. Michael Schumacher has become a grandfatherCredit: InstagramDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherSchumacher poses and wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamyGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramIn a statement on social media, Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world.It read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever. “We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”Naturally, Gina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.READ MORE ON SCHUMACHERMessages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Gina, 28, revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but no proof.F1 legend Schumacher, 55, has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Most read in MotorsportSchumacher is a seven-time world championCredit: GettyThe superstar hasn’t made a public appearance since a serious head injury sustained while skiing in 2013Credit: AFPMichael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.’Oh s—‘ – Embarrassing moment F1 star drives past his own pit box after forgetting he’s switched teamsThis includes forming a tight knit group of people allowed to see the icon and those who can’t due to fear of his private life being leaked.Last year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Mick Schumacher reportedly let girlfriend Laila Hasonovic into the family’s inner circle last yearCredit: Getty More