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      Four-time F1 world champion snubs comeback for FARMING apprenticeship but leaves door open to Le Mans race

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      SEBASTIAN VETTEL has ruled out a return to Formula One as he pursues a new career in FARMING.Green-fingered Vettel, 37, won four F1 drivers championships in a row between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull.Sebastian Vettel has revealed he has started an apprenticeship in agricultureCredit: GettyHe left the Racing Bulls to join Ferrari in 2015, where he stayed until joining Aston Martin in 2021. Vettel left the motorsport in 2022 and has since promoted several environmentally friendly initiatives.And his latest adventure has seen the German take up an apprenticeship in agriculture.During an appearance at an awards ceremony in Braunschweig, Germany, Vettel told RTL: “I am actually going to school.READ MORE IN F1″I am doing an apprenticeship in agriculture.”Asked whether he was looking to become a full-time farmer, he said: “Not quite. It is basically a condensed form of it. After that, I can run my own business.”This area fascinates me. I find it extremely exciting when it comes to the future of agriculture.”Vettel lives with his wife and three children on a farmhouse in Switzerland.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has been a long-term champion of being climate-friendly and was one of the main voices who spoke about the cause during his days in F1.Speaking about his life with his three children, he said: “With the three kids, there is enough to do anyway. F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? “My life is much quieter than it used to be. I don’t travel as much anymore.”However, Vettel has not completely closed the door on a return to motorsport and teased a possible appearance at Le Mans in the future.He said: “I’m not returning to F1.”But Le Mans could be an option.”Vettel won 53 races and scored 122 podiums during his F1 career. He is the youngest-ever F1 world champion, a title he took from Lewis Hamilton.Max Verstappen emulated Vettel after being crowned a four-time world champion in Las Vegas last weekend, once again with Red Bull.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Max Verstappen’s MUM ‘could have been one of the best F1 drivers of all time’ but gave up dream at 21

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN could have been following a Formula One legacy crafted by his mum.The Dutchman was crowned a four-time World Champion during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Max Verstappen’s mum Sophie Kumpen was a champion in kartingCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenChristian Horner believes she was among the best ten drivers in the worldShe gave up her dream of racing in F1 to raise Max and sister VictoriaCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenAfter marrying Jos Verstappen in 1996, Kumpen gave birth to Max in 1997His father, Jos was an F1 driver, but Verstappen’s mum, Sophie Kumpen was also a champion in karting and could have been a motorsport great in her own right.That is the view of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, who made a stunning claim that she was even among the “top ten drivers in the world”.As quoted by Marca, Horner said: “I competed against her in 1989, in the Junior Karting World Championship. “In that race, there were very talented drivers, such as Jan Magnussen, Jarno Trulli, Giancarlo Fisichella or Dario Franchitti. READ MORE IN F1″And she was among the top ten drivers in the world, without a doubt.”Eddie Jordan is also a huge advocate of her talents and insists she should not be forgotten in the conversation when people speak about Verstappen’s racing tutelage.Speaking to the On the Formula for Success podcast, Jordan said: “Don’t forget that it’s not all about his [Verstappen] dad [Jos], who drove for me as well, but his mother actually is just the best at karting. “She was absolutely an institution. She was amazing.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd it isn’t just F1 team bosses who Kumpen, 50, commands the respect of, with 2009 world champion Jenson Button also heaping praise on her. He said: “Sophie, Max’s mother, was a fantastic driver. Max Verstappen chokes back tears as he thanks Red Bull on team radio after winning fourth F1 world title”When I was racing karting in 1995, she was my partner. I saw how she drove, I know she was very good.”Belgian-born Kumpen started her career in racing at the age of 11 and was the national champion of karting at the age of 16 competing against men.She also finished ninth in the world championships of the Formula A category. But it is her 1995 victory in the Andrea Margutti Trophy, where she beat F1 cult hero Trulli, that stands as the highlight of her career.However, Kumpen quit racing at the age of 21 after getting married to Jos in 1996 before having two children together, Max in 1997 and Victoria in 1999, and deciding to prioritise raising them over her motorsport career.Speaking to Marca, she reflected on how the difficulties of being a wife and mother and the logistics of travelling so much meant she had to give up on her dream.Women in F1Only five female drivers have officially competed in Formula One.The first of these was Maria Teresa de Filippis in the 1958 and 1959 seasons for Maserati and Porsche.Only one has managed to score points in F1, with Lella Lombardi scoring 0.5 points during her career from 1974–1976.Her three seasons in the motorsport also mark her as the most experienced with 17 races (12 starts) to her name with March, RAM and Williams.Olympian skier Divina Galica MBE is the only British female driver to grace the sport but failed to qualify to start a race in three attempts.South Africa’s Desiré Wilson and Italy’s Giovanna Amati in 1980 and 1992 also attempted to qualify to start an F1 race but were unsuccessful.Female drivers have competed in testing events, with Jessica Hawkins being the latest woman to test an F1 car in 2023.However, Susie Wolff was the last driver to take part in an active F1 session in 2015.Wolff is now the director of the F1 Academy scheme for female drivers.She said: “I wanted to get to Formula 1. I had already tried some cars, but I married Max’s father and I had to make a decision. “He was an F1 driver and we travelled a lot. “So I gave up on my dream, but now I’m having a lot of fun seeing that my son is doing what I wanted to do.”Verstappen himself has even spoken about his mother’s racing career when in conversation with Horner.After Horner said “she was very good,” Verstappen cut him off to say: “But then she got married to my dad.”Kumpen and Jos stayed married for 12 years before they got a divorce.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Kumpen never made it to F1, she did return to the track in 2013 once more in 2013 during the Formido Swift Cup.However, her return ended in a crash resulting in a broken vertebra.Kumpen gave up her racing career to raise Max and sister VictoriaShe said she is having fun seeing Verstappen do so wellCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenKumpen beat F1 cult hero Jarno Trulli in her karting careerKumpen returned to the track in 2013 but crashed out and broke a vertebraCredit: RexF1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      New F1 team announced with legendary US manufacturer to become eleventh car on World Championship grid

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      LEGENDARY US car manufacturer General Motors has been confirmed as Formula One’s latest team.GM/Cadillac will become the ELEVENTH car on the grid from 2026.GM/Cadillac will become the eleventh team in Formula 1 from 2026Credit: GettyF1 chiefs have reached an agreement with the automobile giant to start competing after the 2025 season ends.And GM/Cadillac will now look to assemble a team capable of competing with F1’s top names.McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes are the competition’s top four teams this term.Aston Martin, Haas and Alpine have also picked up some decent points.READ MORE IN F1While RB, Williams and Kick Sauber make up the rest of the field.A statement from F1 read: “Formula One announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors (GM) to support bringing GM/Cadillac as the eleventh team to the Formula 1 grid in 2026.“Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024.“Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the eleventh team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time.Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process and will provide further updates in due course.”General Motors was founded in 1908 in Flint, Michigan.Get to know new 2025 F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto driving for Sauber AI predicts this is what GM/Cadillac’s F1 car could look likeIt is behind popular state-side names including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC.GM remains the largest car-maker in the US.And it was the biggest in the world until 2008 when it was overtaken by Japanese company Toyota.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Former motorsports star and model reveals incredible new lifestyle as he walks barefoot from Spain to Pakistan

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      A FORMER motorcycle star and model has revealed his incredible new lifestyle after walking barefoot from Spain to Pakistan.Axel Pons, 33, used to be a professional Moto2 racer in both 125cc and 250cc.Former motorcycle racing star Axel Pons now walks barefoot around the worldHe recently trekked over 4,000 miles from Spain to Pakistan without shoesThe Spaniard is the son of former double World Champion Sito.And Pons competed in motorcycle races until 2017 while also studying at university for a business degree.In 2018 he started a new career as a professional model.But Pons ended up leaving the industry before relocating to a remote island in Asia.READ MORE IN SPORTIt was there he stumbled upon a fresh way of life – barefoot walking.Pons has now been strolling around without shoes for three years after vowing to walk around the world completely barefoot.Pons’ travels have seen him go from Spain to Pakistan in just 15 months.He made the 4,055-mile journey without any footwear.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPons tried continuing east into India but found his route blocked by visa issues.Yet Pons is determined to make it all the way to China in his bare feet.Beloved Race track destroyed and swept away with car park underwater just two weeks before hosting huge Moto GP race Pons was a Moto2 racer until 2017 and is the son of two-time world champ Sito PonsCredit: GettyHe became a model in 2018 but quit when he visited a remote island in AsiaCredit: GettyHe said: “The goal was to cross to India, but they didn’t give us the visa.“We will go back to Islamabad, get our passports and go back to try to cross the border in China.“Normally I go without shoes, it’s beautiful. What’s the point of living a life at such a fast pace?“I started to be slower and slower and slower, until I started to go through the world slowly, appreciating the details of life.“We only had the desire to complete the union with Allah or God, and this is our way of praying and practicing: walking.” More

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      Michael Schumacher DIDN’T go to daughter’s wedding…rumours stricken star was ‘spotted’ were fake, F1 legend’s pal says

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      FORMULA One legend Michael Schumacher did not attend his daughter’s wedding, says his close pal. Rumours started to swirl in September that Schumacher watched his oldest child tie the knot in Spain in what would have marked his first public appearance for over a decade.F1 legend Michael Schumacher did not attend his daughter’s wedding, says his close pal Johnny HerbertCredit: PA:Press AssociationGina and Iain Bethke tied the knot in September which reports saying Michael was due to attend the ceremonyCredit: Babiradpicture/ShutterstockMichael with his two kids Mick and GinaCredit: InstagramFellow F1 ace Johnny Herbert has now come out and labelled the idea of the 55-year-old being at the wedding as “fake news”.The Grand Prix winning Brit says he expects Michael’s life to always remain behind closed doors with even major events like a family wedding not being worth the media frenzy it could create.The seven-time F1 champion hasn’t been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.His family have managed to keep his health and current condition a tight-knit secret for years with only a handful of people seeing Schumacher in the last 10 years.read more in Schuey Despite the protective inner circle around the driving icon, it was believed that he was at his daughter Gina’s wedding.There was even hope that this might of meant he could attend his son’s Mick wedding in the future after he recently got engaged. Speaking to FlashscoreUSA, Herbert said: “It will always be a closed shop. “The most recent rumour was he attended his daughter’s wedding. Most read in Motorsport”Unfortunately, from what I understand that was all A1 fake news and no truth in it.”One of the main reasons why many thought he may have gone to the ceremony was due to the location of the event.Formula 1 fans moved to tears by heartwarming video of Michael Schumacher and a young Max VerstappenIt was held in a Spanish £27million villa, which is believed to have been adapted allowing a team of doctors and nurses to provide round-the-clock care for Schuey.Reports in the Spanish press first claimed Schumacher was likely to have attended the private ceremony.They named a number of reasons with another being due to guests getting instructed to leave their mobile phones at the door.No media were given permission to attend with only pictures posted to Gina’s Instagram being seen publicly so far. Among the small guest list was Michael’s brother Ralf and his partner Etienne Bosquet-Cassagne.Only a few others were present outside of immediate family. THE INNER CIRCLESince 2013, Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This 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.Schumacher is said to have regular meetings with his former teammate Luca Badoer at Ferrari.As well as his manager Sabine Kehm – who is arguably the closest non-family member to Michael both before and after the accident.The third member of the circle is Jean Todt who has been close to Michael for over 30 years.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread over 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash.The F1 legend was left with horrific brain injuries and placed into a coma for 250 days.He was given the best possible treatment as he underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.The pair reportedly still watch F1 races together but Todt has admitted in the past that the F1 legend “is no longer the Michael we knew” before the accident.Ex-Ferrari ace and Michael’s teammate Felipe Massa – regarded as “Michael’s younger brother” – has also been allowed to see his old pal occasionally.Mick’s fiance Laila Hasanovic, a Danish lingerie model, was reportedly also given a vote of confidence by the Schumacher’s to see Michael earlier this year.Outside of a dozen welcomed visitors, Corinna has also been forced to make the tough decision and cut certain people out of Michael’s life.Some of these people include ex-teammate Rubens Barrichello, former manager Will Weber and ex-F1 team boss Eddie Jordan.Weber once made sensational claims that “we have only heard lies” from the distraught family.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe F1 chief is often credited with discovering a young Schumacher and kick-starting his iconic career.But he now admits he fears he’ll never be able to see Michael again.Michael with his wife Corinna who has controlled the inner circle since his horror accidentCredit: GettyRumours also began to swirl that Michael would attend his son Mick’s wedding to model LaliaCredit: Instagram More

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      ‘Man you were flying,’ Lewis Hamilton in awkward exchange with Russell and Sainz en route to podium at F1 Las Vegas GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and George Russell were engaged in an awkward exchange following the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix.The British duo took a sensational one-two finish for Mercedes, with Russell taking the chequered flag after starting from pole as Hamilton recovered from P10 in qualifying to finish runner-up.Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Carlos Sainz shared an awkward car rideCredit: F1TVRussell said how Hamilton was ‘flying’Credit: F1TVSainz had pointed to Hamilton following Russell’s commentCredit: F1TVHamilton responded by remarking how he still had a long way to go to catch upCredit: F1TVHe was also seen pulling down a sun visor and looking in the mirror before the podiumCredit: F1TVThe pair and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz all shared a car ride to the podium.A camera inside the car picked up the conversation between them en route to pick up their trophies.Following his second win of the season, Russell, 26, remarked to Hamilton: “Man you were flying at one point.”Looking over, Sainz then pointed to Hamilton and said: “This guy?”READ MORE IN F1Russell then replied: “Yeah,” while shaking his head.Hamilton – who has now picked up podiums around a record 36 F1 tracks – responded by saying: “Had a long way to go though, to catch up. I was so far behind.”During the car ride itself, Hamilton was seen pulling down a sun visor and using the mirror in it before arriving at the podium while Russell and Sainz were engaged in conversation.Seeing the exchange, one fan said: “Imagine the tension.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Lewis is secretly like get me out of this car now.”A third added: “Damn the tension… Lewis man,.. haha.” Lewis Hamilton celebrates ‘biggest honour of my F1 career’ in front of delighted crowd despite disastrous Brazilian GPAnother said: “Sooo awkward in that car.”During the race Hamilton punched in a number of fastest laps but was unable to catch his team-mate in the end, finishing seven seconds behind him.He had bemoaned his poor qualifying performance on Saturday, and believes it ultimately cost him the race win.Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “If I’d done my job yesterday, it would have been a breeze today. But it’s ok. I had fun coming from 10th. The team did a fantastic job.”We don’t know why we were so quick this weekend, but that’s the best the car’s ever felt, so I’m grateful to have been a part of getting it to that point.”We don’t know why we were so quick this weekend, but that’s the best the car’s ever felt, so I’m grateful to have been a part of getting it to that point.”The championship’s done, so now it’s just all out, fight for the best positions possible.”Hamilton is now entering his final two races with Mercedes before he joins Ferrari in 2025 after signing a two-year deal worth £100million.Following the win, Russell has revealed he has cancelled his travel plans to party with the team, calling it a “dream” weekend.He said: “I was planning to fly in a couple of hours but I’m definitely not getting on that flight! I’m going to enjoy this evening with all my team.”It’s been a dream of a weekend. I don’t know how we’ve been so quick but I’m just riding this wave right now. “To get the victory here, pole position, a dominant weekend, one-two with Lewis as well… We couldn’t have chosen a better place to make this happen.”Elsewhere, Max Verstappen confirmed his fourth world drivers title after finishing P5 ahead of Lando Norris in P6 – despite the McLaren star also picking up an extra point for the fastest lap.Despite the drivers championship now being concluded, the constructors’ remains a close battle before the final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.READ MORE SUN STORIESMcLaren sit on 608 points with Ferrari close behind 584. Red Bull are some way off in third on 555, while Mercedes are confirmed fourth place with their 425 points.Meanwhile, Martin Brundle’s grid walk went viral once again after he snubbed a playboy bunny. More

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      Savage moment Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle snubs Playboy bunny and Baywatch beauty at Las Vegas GP

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE brutally snubbed the opportunity to interview a Playboy icon at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.The Sky Sports presenter spoke to several stars on his Vegas grid walk, including Gladiator 2 actor Paul Mescal and Olympian Noah Lyles.Martin Brundle spoke to Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles during his grid walk at the Las Vegas Grand PrixCredit: SKY SPORTSBrundle was then offered the chance to speak to former Playboy star and actress Jenny McCarthyCredit: SKY SPORTSThe Sky Sports presenter politely declined the invitationCredit: SKY SPORTSBrundle’s brutal snubbing of the actress went viralCredit: GETTYAmong the celeb attendees was former Playmate and actress Jenny McCarthy, whom Brundle was offered the chance to interview.But he politely declined to interview the American star as he did his famous grid walk.After walking away from his chat with Lyles, a man tapped Brundle on his shoulder and asked him: “Jenny McCarthy?”A confused-looking Brundle replied by saying: “It’s okay, it’s okay.”READ MORE F1 NEWSBrundle, who was without sound due in his ear to a technical issue, then proceeded to continue walking up the grid.Footage of his snubbing of the former Playboy star went viral and soon became the talk of F1 fans.One wrote on X: “Martin Brundle wanted nothing to do with that Jenny McCarthy interview lmaoooo.”Another said: “Classic.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJenny McCarthy used to be a Playboy bunnyCredit: PAMcCarthy starred in the ‘Scream’ movie seriesCredit: REUTERSAnd another said: “The scream I scrumpt when he said that!”One remarked: “It’s brilliant.”Max Verstappen chokes back tears as he thanks Red Bull on team radio after winning fourth F1 world titleAnother chimed in: “Hahahaha Martin Brudle just gave the most shade to Jenny McCarthy.”One gobsmacked viewer said: “Martin dodging Jenny McCarthy goes down in my top moment from this race already.”Some F1 fans, however, were disappointed Brundle rejected the opportunity to interview the bombshell.One wrote: “Martin Brundle passes on talking to Jenny McCarthy. To be clear, I would not pass on that opportunity.”It was a British one-two in Sin City as Mercedes duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished in first and second place respectively.Max Verstappen could only muster a fifth-placed finish in the Vegas desert.Max Verstappen finished fifth in the Vegas GP but secured his fourth title on the spinCredit: GETTYBut it was enough for the Dutchman to win his FOURTH title on the bounce.An emotional Verstappen said over the Red Bull team radio: “What a season. “It was a little more difficult than last season, but we pulled through.”He added: “It has been a long season and we started amazing, almost like cruising.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And then we had a tough run but we kept it together as a team, kept working on improvements and pulled it over the line.”To stand here as a four-time world champion is something I never thought possible so standing here relieved in a way but also proud.” More

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      Max Verstappen wins fourth F1 world title at Las Vegas Grand Prix as Russell & Hamilton complete British one-two

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has won his fourth consecutive Formula One world title by finishing ahead of Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.It was also a great day for Mercedes as George Russell won and team-mate Lewis Hamilton came in second.Max Verstappen has won his fourth world titleCredit: GettyRed Bull had t-shirts printed in advanceCredit: RexGeorge Russell led throughout to come home in firstCredit: GettyRussell admitted he had no idea why his car was so quick through the Vegas street circuitCredit: AFPFifth was good enough for Verstappen today as Norris finished in sixth.The 27-year-old won eight times this season and has been clinging onto top spot after failing to see the chequered flag for ten races in a row until victory in Sao Paulo, Brazil last time out.Verstappen joins Michael Schumacher, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel and Hamilton in becoming a four-time champ.Red Bull were in a business-like mood in Vegas and the Dutchman was solely focused on finishing above Norris rather than catching the Mercedes duo.READ MORE IN F1Their main man was encouraged to stay ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in the latter stages of the contest, but he was overtaken by both yet calmly held off Norris.On the team radio, Verstappen was overcome with emotion, saying: “Oh my God what a season, four times, thank you guys. “It’s a little more difficult than last year, but we pulled through. Thank you so much guys.”Verstappen joked his fans were “spoilt” given his dominance last year and he expects a “proper battle between a lot of cars” in 2025.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRed Bull team principal Christian Horner added: “It’s incredible, he’s done an amazing job, he’s been outstanding all year and we are just very proud of him, he’s driven brilliantly.”He’s won eight Grand Prixs, he’s won the world championship with two races to go, you can’t ask for more than that.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from Instagram”He just gets in the car and he delivers, he’s a great human. “It puts him amongst the greats, statistics now put him there as well.”He’s only just turned 27 and he’s in the form of his life so as long as we can keep giving him a decent car then he will keep delivering.”Norris put fresh tyres on in the closing stages to land the bonus fastest lap point, which boosted McLaren’s chances at constructors glory.Gordon Ramsay and Steve Aoki at the Vegas Grand PrixCredit: GettyThe chef was seen alongside his daughter Holly Anna and Olympian swimmer Adam PeatyCredit: GettyActor Terry Crews celebrated with Red BullCredit: GettySylvester Stallone waved the chequered flagCredit: GettyRussell, who started the race from the front after a brilliant qualifying session, cruised to victory in a relatively quiet race as Sylvester Stallone waved the chequered flag.The Norfolk-born driver then revealed he was cancelling his flight home to celebrate with a night out on the Vegas Strip.The Mercedes pairing were too quick for anyone else on the street circuit.But both Russell and Hamilton admitted they had no idea why their cars were so fast this weekend. The latter climbed his way through the pack after starting tenth in the grid.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was a superb drive from Hamilton and he now has a podium at 36 different tracks.He delayed his first stop to close his gap to the top and then took his second early in lap 27 to emerge second after the Ferraris pitted.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More