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      George Russell blasts back at ‘pathetic’ F1 rival Verstappen for ‘spitting his dummy out’ with ‘d***head’ blast

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      GEORGE RUSSELL says Max Verstappen “spat his dummy out” with his “pathetic” blast in Baku.Angry Verstappen labelled Russell “a d***head” after they made contact during the Azerbaijan GP Sprint race.
      George Russell has defended his overtaking move after taking a chunk out of Max Verstappen’s Red BullCredit: Splash
      Live TV cameras caught Verstappen criticising Russell after the sprintCredit: Splash
      The Dutchman confronted the Mercedes man at the end of the race to remonstrate.
      Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Miami GP, Russell said: “It was all a little bit pathetic.
      “I think something you learn as a kid is if you’re going to give something you’ve got to be willing to take it as well.
      “He’s had his fair share of giving moves like that and being tough and hard at racing and it’s a little bit poor to see how he sort of spat his dummy out when it was the first time he probably got something back in the same regard.
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      “From my side there was nothing really to say. I thought it was good racing, exciting racing and that’s the only thing that happened that weekend.
      “We’re both drivers, we’ve both been in the sport a long time now and we have plenty of experience. 
      “We’ll have a chat, everything is fine, move on and I guess we’ll laugh about it one day.”
      Russell and Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel from the very first corner in the revamped sprint before making contact.
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      The Brit had gone down the inside of the two-times world champion on the tight and twisty Baku streets and left Verstappen with missing bodywork after they touched.
      With Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc getting both poles in the qualifying sessions and Sergio Perez winning both the sprint and the Grand Prix, it was Verstappen’s least convincing weekend of the season.
      Some fans have defended Russell’s move and pointed out that Verstappen is known for his own fearless overtakes and uncompromising racing.
      The young drivers could meet on track again this weekend if Mercedes can keep up with Red Bull, something they have failed to do for most of the season. More

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      F1 fans brand Red Bull’s one-off livery for Miami GP ‘meh’ – and they also fear it could end in disaster on track

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      RED BULL have revealed a colourful one-off livery for the Miami Grand Prix – but some fans are fearing they could be hit by an F1 curse. The championship leaders have enjoyed a comfortable start to the season with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez clocking up two wins each from the four races.
      Red Bull’s usual livery – as seen in last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix – is set to undergo some changesCredit: AP
      Fans have not been left particularly excited by the blue and pink stripes added along the sideCredit: Twitter@FastestPitStop
      Verstappen is looking to make it three driver’s championships in a row as Ferrari and Mercedes continue to flounder.
      Up next for the team is the second running of the Miami Grand Prix which the Dutchman won last year.
      And Red Bull will be running a special livery to mark the American race.
      The paintwork of the car has not seen sweeping changes but has seen colourful stripes added along the side.

      A light blue strip now runs along the length of the car while a pink strip runs alongside the front.
      It is only a tinker to the livery and fans have been left underwhelmed by the minor changes.
      One fan said: “Are those two stripes the only thing that changed?”
      Another said: “That’s it???”
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      While one simply declared: “Meh.”
      And an even more disapproving fan simply said: “Ugh.”
      F1 watchers have already picked up on Red Bull’s unwillingness to venture too far from their famous colour scheme.
      The only time in recent memory when Red Bull have done something completely different was in the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix.
      In a tribute to outgoing engine partner Honda, the team unveiled a stunning all-white livery.
      Verstappen and Perez finished second and third in the wet-dry race that day, avoiding the F1 curse that has afflicted some teams who run different designs.
      Red Bull’s last one-off special livery at the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix was far more eye-catchingCredit: Reuters
      The most famous example is the 2019 German Grand Prix when a dominant Mercedes team had a nightmare.
      Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas crashed in the infamous wet race, with Hamilton also having to endure a 50-second long pit stop after chaos and confusion reigned in the Mercedes garage.
      Daniel Ricciardo was also lapped by his own teammate at the Monaco race in 2021 when McLaren had a new paintjob, while Sebastian Vettel finished 3rd-last in the chaotic Tuscan Grand Prix of 2020 when Ferrari employed a darker red livery.
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      Referencing the curse, one fan said of Red Bull’s new design: “As usual, ‘special livery’ means DNFs [race retirements].” More

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      Max Verstappen labelled ‘the Tyson Fury of Formula 1’ for key attribute that drives him to success

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has been labelled as the Tyson Fury of Formula One due to one key attribute. Verstappen has taken two race wins from a possible four so far on this season’s F1 calendar and even when not winning he has finished in second place.
      Max Verstappen has two race wins from four this seasonCredit: Getty
      And Red Bull boss Christian Horner has compared his ‘killer instinct’ to Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Consequently, he leads the championship as he aims for a third title in a row.
      And the Red Bull driver has now been compared to heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury by boss Christian Horner.
      Speaking to the Evening Standard, Horner said: “I see a lot of Tyson Fury’s killer instinct in Max.
      “Max had a tough upbringing and he’s got that inner ‘just don’t give up’.
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      “It’s not anger, but that hunger, drive, self-confidence and belief — and also he likes Tyson Fury.”
      Fury has been out of the ring since stopping Derek Chisora in December.
      The 34-year-old was in talks for a heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk before negotiations collapsed.
      However, traction is being gained with rumours suggesting the Gypsy King will fight against Andy Ruiz Jr.
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      This fight was supposedly “leaked” by Ruiz himself with the Mexican-American boxer teasing a bout between them on his Instagram story.
      The caption of his post also seemed to confirm a date of July 22nd.
      In Verstappen’s case, he only has to wait a few days before getting back in an F1 car, with the Miami Grand Prix pencilled in for this weekend.
      Verstappen and team-mate Sergio Perez have been the dominating forces so far this season, with Perez claiming the other two race wins.
      And Horner was full of praise for the Mexican street-circuit king.
      Asked what it is like to be Verstappen’s team-mate, Horner said: “It’s incredibly tough.
      “That’s why I think ‘Checo’ is doing a great job. Mentally, Max can destroy team-mates, younger drivers haven’t had the roundedness to deal with Max Verstappen.
      “‘Checo’ has that experience. He accepts that Max is an exceptional talent but, if he focuses on himself, he can get close to him and challenge him at many venues.
      “Whether he’s able to do that consistently over 23 races, we’ll see.
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      “He knows that’s his biggest challenge. He recognises the talent Max has and he’s completely comfortable with that.
      “He’s had a great start to the season and knows he has a great car, but he needs to beat the other guy on the other side of the garage.”

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      Red Bull continue dominance as Sergio Perez wins ahead of Max Verstappen at Azerbaijan GP with Hamilton down in sixth

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      SERGIO PEREZ cruised to victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen.Charles Leclerc was third to earn Ferrari their first podium of the season, having started on pole.
      Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand PrixCredit: AFP
      The 33-year-old is now just six points behind his team-mate in the drivers standingsCredit: AP
      But in truth this was a dull procession and another crushing performance from Red Bull.
      However, there were chaotic scenes right at the death when team members and photographers were allowed into the pitlane BEFORE Esteban Ocon had made his pitstop.
      Serious safety concerns will be raised as to how it was allowed to happen for it could have had devastating consequences.
      It was the only abnormality in a routine race.
      It took just four laps for Verstappen to catch and pass Leclerc, who had taken pole for the race on Friday.
      It was all too easy for Verstappen’s rampant Red Bull as he powered past the Ferrari man with ease to move into the lead.

      Perez was next past Leclerc just two-laps later as the Mexican made it a Red Bull 1-2 in an ominous sign with the Dutchman out in front.
      However, his hopes of a win were dashed when the safety car was deployed when Nyck de Vries stopped on track.
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      Red Bull finished 1-2Credit: Getty
      Leclerc claimed the final spot on the podiumCredit: AP
      While Verstappen dived into the pits from the lead, Perez stayed out but was given an advantage when the race was neutralised behind the safety car.
      It meant that Perez was able to make his pitstop and maintain the lead he had taken from his team-mate.
      He then set about trying to keep out of Verstappen’s reach by plotting his way around the Baku circuit.
      He looked comfortable, but for a brush with the wall at Turn 15, and crossed the line two seconds ahead of his title rival.
      It means Verstappen’s lead is cut to just six points in the Drivers’ Championship while Leclerc was third.
      It was another disappointing result for Lewis Hamilton in sixth while his team-mate George Russell was in eighth.
      Meanwhile, Landon Norris came home in ninth place and took two points for his effort.
      Hamilton finished the race in sixthCredit: Splash More

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      How the 2024 F1 grid could line up with NO Lewis Hamilton, fresh face at Mercedes and new team-mate for Max Verstappen

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      THE Formula One grid in 2024 could look hugely different to what it does now. There are a number of teams who have drivers with expiring contracts.
      Lewis Hamilton may have retired by the start of the 2024 seasonCredit: Getty
      While Sergio Perez may seal a shock move elsewhereCredit: Getty
      It is also not out of the realms of possibility for a team to pick up a driver from an underperforming team.
      So with that in mind, how might the grid look by the start of the 2024 season?
      Red Bull – Verstappen and Tsunoda
      The first big shock would come at Red Bull, where Max Verstappen could be joined by a surprise new team-mate in Yuki Tsunoda.
      A recent report suggested Christian Horner was considering promoting Tsunoda from sister team AlphaTauri.
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      This would naturally lead to Perez’s departure, despite having a contract running to 2024.
      The current relationship between Verstappen and Perez has grown increasingly tense, with the latest from it seeing Verstappen snatch the fastest lap point away from an unhappy Perez in Saudi Arabia.
      Mercedes – Russell and Norris
      In the event Lewis Hamilton decides he has had enough of F1 and decides to allow his contract to expire at the end of the season, Mercedes will need some very capable hands to take his seat.
      There are fewer drivers more capable than McLaren’s Lando Norris, and with his team’s current underperformance, he may be tempted to try and grab a more competitive seat.
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      Indeed, despite being in an inferior car, Norris was the only driver outside of Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari to score a podium in 2022 and break the 100-point mark.
      Despite reports suggesting his contract extension with McLaren could pose difficulties, with Norris the Brackley-based team would keep their all-British line-up as he partners George Russell.
      Ferrari – Leclerc and Sainz
      Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have contracts which run until 2024 and both are performing well despite the team’s performance and reliability issues.
      It is difficult to see any changes coming for the Scuderia before next season.
      Aston Martin – Alonso and Stroll
      In a similar sense to Ferrari, both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are unlikely to leave Aston Martin.
      Alonso has scored three back-to-back podiums this season, and Stroll’s dad Lawrence is the owner of the team. And he is desperate to give his son a car capable of winning titles.
      McLaren – Piastri and Perez
      With Norris gone, McLaren chief Zak Brown could bring Perez back to McLaren for a chance at redemption.
      Perez replaced Hamilton in 2013, but flopped as he was slammed by team-mate Jenson Button for his “unnecessary” aggressiveness.
      However, with a more mature mindset and far more experience under his belt, Perez could be brought back to ensure McLaren maintains a competitive edge over the rest of the midfield.
      Perez was always a consistent performer when with midfield teams as well.
      Alpine – Ocon and Gasly
      Despite having a less-than-desirable relationship in the past, both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly will likely remain at Alpin for the 2024 season.
      Both have contracts running until 2024, and a French team with two French drivers would be expected to keep the line up barring an exceptional change in stance between now and the season’s end.
      Haas – Hulkenberg and Ricciardo
      Despite rejecting a seat with the team for this year, team principal Guenther Steiner has remained optimistic about potentially landing Daniel Ricciardo.
      He previously said: “Everybody is wanting to speak with Danny after a year off.”
      Ricciardo would be partnering former Renault team-mate Nico Hulkenberg – with the pair shooting to fame on Drive to Survive – as Kevin Magnussen’s replacement.
      The Dane has one year left on his current deal and could be in line for an extension if he performs well, but a big name like Ricciardo may be too tempting to turn down for Haas.

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      Alfa Romeo – Bottas and Pouchaire
      If Alfa Romeo opts to drop out-of-contract Zhou Guanyu at the end of the season then their likely replacement will be Theo Pourchaire.
      The Frenchman was second in the F2 championship last year, and is once again sitting in second in the junior formula this year.
      The 19-year-old would represent the natural next choice given how he is already the team’s current reserve driver.
      Valtteri Bottas has a deal running until 2025, so the Finn is not likely to be moving on anytime soon.
      AlphaTauri – De Vries and Iwasa
      Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa currently leads the F2 championship and is next in line to be given an F1 nod by Red Bull.
      This is likely to see him head to AlphaTauri, where Red Bull send their up-and-coming stars to give them handy experience before potentially making the step up to the main team, as seen with Alex Albon and Gasly.
      Nyck de Vries has a contract running until 2024.
      Therefore, like Bottas he is unlikely to be heading elsewhere before next season.
      Williams – Albon and Schumacher
      Albon could have ANOTHER new team-mate at Williams by the start of 2024 with Mick Schumacher making his return to the F1 grid.
      Schumacher is the current reserve driver at Mercedes, and with Williams using the Mercedes engine it may give them a way to strengthen their relationship further.
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      Schumacher was dropped by Haas after a poor showing in his first two seasons. And in a similar sense the same may happen to rookie Logan Sargeant.
      The American has a one-year contract at the team and unless he performs well he could be cut in favour of Schumacher, who has said it is his “goal” to return to the grid in 2024. More

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      Max Verstappen hits back at ‘incorrect’ rival Lewis Hamilton after his claims about Red Bull

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s claim that Red Bull’s 2023 car is quicker than any version of his dominant Mercedes.Verstappen, 25, has won two of the opening three races of the season in Bahrain and Australia.
      Lewis Hamilton has claimed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull is faster than any Mercedes he has drivenCredit: Getty
      Red Bull have won all three races at the start of the 2023 seasonCredit: Getty
      And his team-mate Sergio Perez claimed the other Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.
      Verstappen is seeking a third successive world title after years of Mercedes glory.
      The Silver Arrows claimed seven championships in a row between 2014 and 2020 – with Hamilton winning six of them.
      But after Red Bull’s one-two in Saudi Arabia last month, the Brit, 38, insisted he had never seen a car as quick as this year’s runaway leaders.
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      When asked if Red Bull’s dominance could be bad for the sport, the seven-time champion said: “I don’t know, it’s not for me to say, but I’ve never seen a car so fast.
      “When we were fast, we weren’t that fast. That’s the fastest car I’ve seen compared to the rest. I don’t know why or how but he came past me with serious speed.
      “I didn’t even bother to block because there was a massive speed difference.”
      Now Verstappen has had his say on those comments.
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      And the Dutchman believes the numbers show that Hamilton’s theory is not true.
      He told RacingNews365 NL: “I think if you look at the statistics, then those statements are not correct.
      “But we also do have a very good car. Nothing wrong with that, of course. Still, we are not as dominant as Mercedes has shown some years.
      “I don’t pay much attention to that, that doesn’t get you anywhere.
      “Whatever we have done in the eight years that Mercedes is so dominant, we also tried to close the gap. That’s the only thing you can do.”
      Next up for both drivers is a trip to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on April 30.
      But Mercedes are not expected to add any significant upgrades to their car until Imola, Italy, in May.
      Hamilton has managed two fifth places and a second place so far this season.
      But Mercedes and the rest of the grid are still a long way adrift of Red Bull’s blistering pace. More

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      Red Bull ‘to axe Sergio Perez and turn to 22-year-old rising star to partner Max Verstappen’ in shock move

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      RED BULL are ready to replace Sergio Perez with rival driver Yuki Tsunoda, shock reports claim. The Mexican is clinging onto teammate Max Verstappen with the driver’s championship looking certain to be won by one of the Red Bull drivers due to their incredible speed advantage.
      Yuki Tsunoda arrived in F1 with much expectation on his shoulders and is steadily growing at Alpha TauriCredit: Getty
      But Verstappen has the edge in the early-season standings after Perez had to start from the back of the grid in the last race in Australia following a poor qualifying.
      And while the 33-year-old managed to climb up to fifth place amid the chaos in Melbourne, speculation has intensified over his position.
      Marca report that Red Bull may turn their attention to their sister team Alpha Tauri where Tsunoda, 22, is impressing.
      The Japanese driver arrived at the team in 2021 but his first season saw the driver crash repeatedly and go viral over his furious team radio rants.
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      But since then Tsunoda has been more consistent and managed to land his first point of the season in Australia despite his underwhelming car.
      Red Bull have often turned to their sister team for drivers with Verstappen initially driving for them before being fast-tracked in 2016.
      Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon also started at Alpha Tauri – formerly named Toro Rosso – before being upgraded by Red Bull.
      Albon’s struggles saw Red Bull abandon their promotion policy and opt for experienced driver Perez at the end of the 2020 season.
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      Racing Point had chosen to bin the star at the end of the year but he enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career and won the Sakhir Grand Prix despite being last at the end of the first lap.
      Red Bull saw Perez, who has been on the grid since 2011, as the perfect experienced counterpart to Verstappen.
      Their first season together saw Verstappen locked in a fight with Lewis Hamilton for the title as Perez played his part with a titanic defence against the Brit during the infamous race in Abu Dhabi.
      But cracks in their partnership appeared at the end of last season when Verstappen furiously refused to switch positions with Perez in Brazil, despite the Dutchman having already won the title.
      That tension continued into this season with Perez demanding a “review” into information drivers were receiving from pit walls after fending off Verstappen to win in Saudi Arabia last month. More

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      Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s rivalry has flipped with Mercedes F1 ace having to be aggressive, says Sky F1 expert

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and Max Verstappen’s rivalry has flipped now the Dutchman is in a dominant car according to Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz. Verstappen took his first win in Australia last weekend having only managed a best of third from his previous six races in Melbourne.
      Lewis Hamilton is looking for his first win since the 2021 Brazilian Grand PrixCredit: Splash
      Hamilton controversially missed out on a record 8th title to Verstappen in 2021Credit: Getty
      The Red Bull driver appeared to be cruising to victory until a second red flag following Kevin Magnussen’s crash set up a tense two lap shootout from a grid start.
      Verstappen managed to hold off fellow world champions Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as he secured his second win of the season.
      Hamilton and his Mercedes team mate George Russell had to be aggressive to get past Verstappen on the opening lap and Kravitz sees similarities to when Hamilton was fending off a young Verstappen.
      Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Kravitz said: “What’s fascinating to me is, we now have a complete flip of the Mercedes-Lewis Hamilton seasons from 2014 to 2021, when Hamilton has been going for the championship, knowing he has the fastest car and needs to play it safe.
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      “You had the upstart Verstappen challenging him and wanting to get in there. And now you’ve got Hamilton challenging Verstappen, saying, ‘it’s no cares given’, ‘I’m out there to take all the risks’, putting it back on the defending champion.
      “Hamilton knows he’s not going to win the championship this year, not unless something really weird happens, so he can go in there and be aggressive with Verstappen, knowing that he is probably going to have to give way.”
      Hamilton, who is looking for his first win since the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2021, will have been encouraged by the improved performance of the Mercedes compared to the opening two rounds.
      The seven time champion will be hoping that the upgrades arriving on the Silver Arrows will bring them closer to the dominant Red Bull and challenge for race wins.
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      Whilst Hamilton isn’t challenging for the title in 2023 he does have a battle on his hands with team mate Russell.
      Russell is currently seventh in the standings, three places off Hamilton in fourth after his retirement in Australia, but got the better of the seven time world champion last season.
      Verstappen leads the standings from team mate Sergio Perez by 15 points with Alonso in third.
      Due to the cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix, there is now a four week break until the Formula 1 season resumes in Baku. More