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      Max Verstappen fires brutal shot at Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez after 3rd straight qualifying howler at Canadian GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN fired a brutal shot at team-mate Sergio Perez after a poor Canada qualifying. Perez currently ranks second in the drivers standings behind Verstappen.
      Sergio Perez failed to make Q3 for the third time in a row in CanadaCredit: Getty
      Before Max Verstappen fired a dig at PerezCredit: Getty
      And despite the pair driving in the same team, two-time champion Verstappen declared he would “not be happy” if he was Perez.
      It comes after under-fire Perez failed to make Q3 for the third time in a row, having crashed out in Q1 at Monaco and lacking pace in Spain.
      Changeable conditions in Montreal on Saturday saw Perez cock up his tyre strategy as rivals benefitted from an earlier switch onto slick tyres in Q2.
      The drivers title looks likely to head to Verstappen for the third time in a row, with no driver in F1 history having overturned a 53-point deficit.
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      Speaking on Perez’s performance ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Verstappen remarked: “Well, if I hadn’t been there it would have looked very different for Red Bull.
      “I wouldn’t be happy with not making Q3 three times in a row. I’m not concerned about it either.
      “I’m busy enough on my side of the garage getting everything in order. I pay all my attention to that.
      “The team must be working on that maybe, but you have to ask them.
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      “On Friday, of course, I was already busy getting the car better, so then I’m not going to think about that.
      “It’s not my problem.”
      Verstappen claimed pole in Canada qualifying despite earlier struggles over the weekend which had seen Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell lead the field.
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      Red Bull ‘line up THREE stars to replace under fire Sergio Perez including Brit ace and fan-favourite free agent’

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      RED BULL are reportedly considering three replacement drivers for Sergio Perez.The Mexican, 33, started the 2023 season positively with two wins from the opening four races – with team-mate Max Verstappen claiming the other two.
      Red Bull could opt to axe Sergio Perez at the end of the 2023 seasonCredit: Getty
      Fan-favourite Daniel Ricciardo is Red Bull’s reserve driverCredit: Getty
      But since then, Verstappen has gone on to claim three victories in a row to take control of the world championship.
      The Dutchman, 25, seeking a third consecutive title, now holds a 53-point lead over his Red Bull counterpart.
      Six-time F1 Grand Prix winner Perez finished second in Miami, 16th in Monaco and fourth in Barcelona.
      His contract does run until the conclusion of the 2024 season, so he would have to be paid off if his departure came at the end of this year.
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      But The Mirror are reporting he could still be axed – with a trio of racers waiting in the wings.
      The most logical of those is fan-favourite Daniel Ricciardo – Red Bull’s reserve driver.
      The Australian, 33, lost his seat with McLaren last year and is not on the grid this season.
      But he has been taken on by Red Bull as their back-up and will feature if Verstappen or Perez are unable to race.
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      It leaves him in a prime position to steal Perez’s seat if the reigning constructors champions look to change things up.
      However, other active drivers are also thought to be in the frame.
      Britain’s Lando Norris, 23, is one man Red Bull eyed up at the beginning of last year before he penned a contract extension with McLaren until 2025.
      While Red Bull would have to pay a substantial amount to get him out of his existing deal, Norris has shown himself to be a tremendously talented driver.
      And with McLaren struggling for pace, it would be the perfect opportunity for the Bristol-born racer to win a Grand Prix and challenge for the title.
      The third and final driver linked with Red Bull is AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda.
      The Japanese youngster, 23, has been with his Italian team since 2021.
      He has secured 13 points finishes during that time – including two 10th places this season in Australia and Azerbaijan.
      Tsunoda, who came through the Red Bull junior programme, only has an AlphaTauri contract until the end of the 2023 season.
      Lando Norris has been with McLaren since 2018Credit: Getty
      Yuki Tsunoda is another driver touted as a possible option for Red BullCredit: EPA More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s ‘head is no longer 100 per cent in racing’, claims two-time F1 champion

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      LEWIS HAMILTON no longer has his head 100 per cent in racing, according to Mika Hakkinen.Seven-time world champion Hamilton is set to sign a new Mercedes deal “in days” as revealed by Toto Wolff.
      Mika Hakkinen has claimed Lewis Hamilton no longer has his head ‘100 per cent’ in racingCredit: Getty
      Hamilton has not won a race since 2021Credit: Rex
      However, Hakkinen, who has two world titles to his name from triumphs in 1998 and 1999, suggested the Brit’s head has been turned by more “important” matters away from racing.
      Speaking to Unibet, the 54-year-old was asked about rumours linking Hamilton with Ferrari, before replying: “Lewis Hamilton joining Ferrari would be a surprise. Does money motivate drivers? 
      “I know Lewis’ head is not 100 per cent in racing anymore. It’s completely normal. But does money motivate? 
      “Of course it does, but there are many risks involved. I think it’s highly unlikely he will join Ferrari.  
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      “I always say that when people get older, the order of your thoughts change. Your priorities in life change. Formula 1 just won’t be the most important thing anymore.
      “It wouldn’t surprise me when the competition gets tougher and young drivers emerge, what George Russell is doing with Lewis at the moment, result-wise, it’s not an easy situation.  
      “Does Lewis have enough energy to wake up every morning, give his everything and bring results so that he can beat his team-mate? Is that the right future for him?”
      Hamilton has scored two podiums this season and sits fourth in the standings, but has not won a race since December 2021 amidst Mercedes’ pace struggles.
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      The 38-year-old is working on an F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and a documentary regarding his life.
      In the last week the former McLaren driver has been linked with a stunning relationship with Shakira after the pair were pictured having dinner after the Spanish Grand Prix.
      However, he has also been spotted cosying up to Brazilian supermodel Juliana Nalu, sparking rumours of a relationship among fans.
      Hakkinen also gave his thoughts on McLaren following early season struggles, and backed the team to be surprise competitors to runaway leaders Red Bull as the season progresses.
      The Finn added: “I don’t think anyone is able to catch up this year.
      “The only surprise I think we’ll see is McLaren’s possible progress during the next two months.
      “I think they will surprise us massively.
      “Just in terms of the speed of the car, they will probably challenge Red Bull.”
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      Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have hoovered up every race win so far this season, with the Dutchman on course for his third title on the spin.
      Rivals will be hoping to close the gap at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
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      Ben Hunt: Red Bull CAN be ‘Invincibulls’ and win EVERY race this term as Verstappen turns F1 season into procession

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER says there is no way his Red Bull team can win every race this season — but I’m not too sure.After Max Verstappen’s dominant win in the rain-hit Monaco GP on Sunday, I asked him whether he felt it was achievable to win all the remaining 16 races having already wrapped up the first six.
      Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen could win every single F1 race this seasonCredit: Rex
      “You are trying to get me to do an Arsene Wenger here aren’t you?” he replied, with reference to the former Arsenal manager, who guided the Gunners through the 2003-2004 Premier League season without a single defeat.
      Wenger’s side, whose record was 49  games  unbeaten, are known as ‘The Invincibles’.
      But Horner is definitely in with a great chance to make his own, shall we call them, ‘Invincibulls’.
      His point is that in F1 racing there is “so much jeopardy” — pointing to the weather in Monaco and highlighting that the “competition is so strong”.
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      But really, Red Bull and 25-year-old driver Verstappen were a class above everyone else involved last weekend.
      Verstappen mastered qualifying, and while the rain did make some drama, he had pulled out such a huge gap over Fernando Alonso, it was not what you could call close.
      Where I do agree with the Red Bull boss is that Monaco needs changing if it wants to retain its place on the F1 calendar.
      Yes, there is all the history and it clearly appealed to the TikTok generation of ‘influencers’ who were chauffeured and ferried into the Principality with their mobiles at the ready.
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      But the reality is, with F1 having dull races in Azerbaijan and Miami in the two GPs before this, they needed to have some exciting racing, but there wasn’t any until the rain — and that was only due to human error.
      Horner said: “The problem we have is the cars are so big now that all venues have to evolve a little.
      “I think it would be great if there was just one area where we could create a bit of space for an overtake.
      “I’m sure with the creativeness there is, and the amount of land they’re reclaiming [from the sea around Monaco], there’s got to be the opportunity to squeeze in a bigger braking zone.
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      Verstappen could emulate Arsenal’s legendary Invincibles’ recordCredit: PA:Press Association
      “Maybe they can extend the circuit? If there is an opportunity to add another kilometre and a hairpin, that would be phenomenal.
      “It is something maybe to contemplate when you think of the next 20 years of Monaco. You don’t want to see it left behind.”
      I guess the same can be said about his rivals.

      CHEEKY Christian Horner pinched Toto Wolff’s electric scooter as the two battled through the crowds in Monaco.
      While the Mercedes boss was stopped for selfies, Red Bull supremo Horner seized the chance to nick his ride.

      WHILE the Monaco GP was in danger of being a dullard, the Indy 500 was a thriller – even if it was a bit like banger racing.
      There were crashes after crashes bringing out the red flags – I was wondering if it would ever end.
      Eventually Josef Newgarden was crowned the winner and clinched the first prize worth around £2.5 million.

      ORGANISERS of the Isle of Man TT race have introduced a new safety management system for this year’s race.
      Six riders were killed last year and changes have been made including digital red flags screens, more fast-response vehicles and a redesigned Race Control building.
      Practice for this year’s race kicked off yesterday and there will also be an additional Riders’ Briefing midway through qualifying week.
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      CELEBRITY chef Wolfgang Puck has devised a menu for Aston Martin’s VIP guests.
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      Max Verstappen strolls to Monaco GP win to continue F1 dominance as rain causes chaos and helps Hamilton finish fourth

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      NOT even a sudden downpour could stop Max Verstappen’s Monaco masterclass.The Dutchman was simply sublime in the dry during Saturday’s qualifying as he snatched pole right at the death to deny Fernando Alonso.
      Max Verstappen breezed to yet another race win in 2023Credit: Getty
      Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon completed the podiumCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton had a drama-free ride around Monte Carlo despite the rainCredit: AFP
      And he played it beautifully here on Sunday as he excelled in the dry and kept his nerve in the wet – albeit coming extremely close to barriers on numerous occasions.
      Verstappen now has won four of the opening six races and has amassed a whopping 39-point over his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.
      It looked all so straightforward until a shower two-thirds into this race threatened to turn it on its head, but the world champion weathered the storm.
      Verstappen, who overtook Sebastian Vettel on to a record 39 race wins for Red Bull, said: “It was a difficult one. The rain was coming and we didn’t know what was going on with the tyres.
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      “It started to rain lap by lap a bit more and it was incredibly slippery. You don’t want to push too hard and you don’t want to lose too much time.
      “I hit the barriers a few times, but that’s Monaco. It is super-nice to win it in this way, in the weather and stay super-calm and bring it home.”
      Verstappen made a clean start and managed to remain ahead of Alonso, who came close to hitting the barriers at turn one.
      But his Red Bull team-mate Perez was not having so much fortune, starting dead last.
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      The Mexican, who won this race last year to earn a new contract with the team, was caught up in a tangle with fellow backmarkers Nico Hulkenberg, Guanyu Zhou and Lance Stroll.
      Perez was forced to make a pitstop on lap one, dropping him further behind while Hulkenberg was hit with a five-second penalty for causing the mess.
      Carlos Sainz was next to make a mistake as he clattered into the back of Esteban Ocon while running in fourth place.
      The Spaniard locked up and lost part of his front wing after going to the Alpine driver.
      Out in front Verstappen was soon catching the backmarkers as he threaded his way through the congested streets like an on-the-clock food delivery driver.
      He was soon lapping his team-mate, who despite his best efforts was still languishing near the back.
      And so we settled in for the usual procession that sadly this once-thrilling spectacle can become.
      While Saturday’s qualifying session will remain the best of the season – as Verstappen and Alonso traded places with such mesmeric driving – Sunday’s race day has become somewhat tiresome and reliant upon some freak weather or an accident.
      First, the rain clouds moved away as they teased to help shuffle the order, but they did return to the Principality with a vengeance on Lap 52 of 78.
      The rain livened things up as drivers and teams panicked. Verstappen was noticeably agitated over the team’s radio.
      Verstappen was well clear and finished 27 seconds ahead of AlonsoCredit: AP
      Tom Holland and Neymar headed to the race as VIP guests of Red BullCredit: Getty
      Maria Sharapova and Orlando Bloom were also in Monte CarloCredit: Getty
      As he tiptoed his way around the wet track on slicks, incredibly Aston Martin called in Alonso and Stroll for new tyres at the end of lap 54 – but they bizarrely opted for new slicks.
      It was a terrible move and resulted in both drivers being forced to make another pit stop a lap later for intermediate tyres to cope with the standing water.
      It was the opposite for Mercedes, who played it smart and put both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on intermediates.
      Meanwhile, Verstappen was still on slicks and was forced to reduce his lap time after coming so close to striking the wall at Portier.
      It made it even more incredible that Aston had bungled their strategy as the Dutchman was a sitting duck – but only had Alonso been on the correct tyre.
      The rain continued to make things tricky while Verstappen eventually made it back to the pits for intermediate tyres.
      Sainz spun, Russell clattered into Perez, earning him a five-second penalty – and Stroll crashed out of the race.
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      But Verstappen held his nerve and while Aston’s tyre mistake made it easier, he was able to come home in first place 27 seconds clear of Alonso.
      Ocon made it home in third and Hamilton managed to move up to fourth place ahead of Russell after Ferrari’s tyre strategy dropped Charles Leclerc to sixth.
      Verstappen could enjoy the stunning setting in the principality with his massive leadCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman led the drivers off from pole position ahead of Fernando AlonsoCredit: Getty
      Kevin Magnussen struggled to cope with the downpourCredit: AFP More

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      Sky Sports’ F1 pundit Martin Brundle forced to apologise after Red Bull staff’s X-rated blast on live TV

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      SKY SPORTS’ Martin Brundle was forced to apologise after a Red Bull crew member’s X-rated blast live on TV.The popular F1 pundit – who ‘pulled an 89-year-old’ yesterday – was doing his famous grid walk ahead of this afternoon’s Monaco Grand Prix.
      Martin Brundle was stopped in his tracks by a Red Bull crew memberCredit: Sky Sports
      A Sky producer told him they were live on airCredit: Sky Sports
      After already speaking to Kylie Minogue and then Orlando Bloom, Brundle tried to walk forwards.
      But the Red Bull staff blocked his path and stood in his way, ushering him away and shaking his head.

      The bloke, standing right in front of Neymar, Maria Sharapova and his boss Christian Horner, said: “No, no. I’m going to get in f***ing s***, dude.”
      A panicking Sky producer can then be heard repeating: “We’re live,” before putting his finger to his lips to signal for the crew member to be quiet and stop swearing.
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      Brundle then bundles past him and adds: “Yeah, sorry for the language there everybody,” before interviewing Horner.
      Incredibly, that was not the end of the drama for Brundle.
      Later on, he spoke to singer Beverley Knight and chef Tom Kerridge.
      But he then approached Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for a chat.
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      A hesitating Brundle said: “Thibaut, Martin Brundle, Sky F1, good to see to you.
      “As a Spaniard, you’ve got Fernando Alonso and the lovely Carlos Sainz.”
      Except, the ex-Chelsea stopper is actually Belgian – not Spanish.
      However, the 101-cap star and Champions League winner handled it well.
      Courtois replied: “Yes indeed. In Spain, we are rooting a lot for this 33rd victory of Fernando.
      “He has a good starting position today so let’s see what can happen.”
      Brundle then wrapped up and said: “Thank you very much.”
      But as he walked away, he added: “And of course, he’s Belgian not Spanish but anyway.”
      The Red Bull staff member dropped two swear words live on airCredit: Sky Sports
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      I’m a former F1 star turned DJ – I was not happy as a driver but what makes me feel worse is everyone feels sorry for me

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      JAIME ALGUERSUARI’S Formula One career lasted just three years when he was released at 21-years-old.Alguersuari raced for Toro Rosso, one of two F1 teams previously owned by Red Bull, becoming the youngest debutant in the sport’s history at the time.
      Alguersuari was brought into Formula 1 while still a teenager, then spat out of the sport at the end of 2011Credit: EPA
      He’s now a successful record producer and DJCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chcj7piotkH/
      Alguersuari was brought into F1 while still a teenager after winning the 2008 British Formula 3 championship.
      But come 2011 he found himself on the scrap heap, as he was dropped despite a solid campaign, which included multiple points finishes.
      Speaking on his experiences, he told Marca: “I couldn’t heal my wounds with the misfortune that happened”.
      “But I believe that I was not happy when I was a Formula 1 driver.”
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      Comparing his experience to that of fellow Spaniard Carlos Sainz, who was also cut loose by Toro Rosso before ultimately fighting his way back to his current seat at Ferrari, he added: “Neither Carlos nor I were very loved at Red Bull. It costs us more than the others to be loved or to want to be loved.
      “We weren’t the spearheads, nor were we in any way the proteges.
      “What makes me feel bad is that many people look at me as if they were sorry for what happened”.
      Alguersuari now has his own recording studio in Barcelona, and is well known in Spain as a DJ under the stage name Squire.
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      Asked if he still follows F1, he added: “I haven’t stopped watching the races. I follow more carefully now that we have two Spanish drivers with two good cars”.
      “Currently no driver is at the level of Max Verstappen.
      “I think Max has one more point because he comes from a very different upbringing.
      “There is no such thing as defeat because at home they have taught him that losing is dying.
      What makes me feel bad is that many people look at me as if they were sorry for what happened.Jaime Alguersuari
      “We see a different driver from the one that was known as Mad Max, which always crashed. Now it is something else”.
      And the former driver had a lot to say about the prospects for each team this season, and if Red Bull can continue to dominate ahead of the Monaco GP.
      He stated: “No, no. I think there will be surprises because Red Bull has something that is going to do them a lot of damage.
      “That is the limit of hours in the wind tunnel that can greatly favour Fernando Alonso.
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      “Aston Martin has a better car than Ferrari and they continue to improve the car aerodynamically”.
      This comes as Red Bull were slapped with a £6million fine and a 10 per cent reduction in wind-tunnel development time after being found guilty of overspending on the £114million limit. More

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      F1 legend thinks Lewis Hamilton could join Ferrari due to jealousy of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull salary

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      RED BULL chief Helmut Marko thinks Lewis Hamilton could join Ferarri as he is jealous of Max Verstappen’s salary. Marko is an adviser of the team and head of their driver development programme.
      Lewis Hamilton took home less than Max Verstappen in 2022Credit: Getty
      Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko claims Hamilton is not happy at being paid less than his rivalCredit: Reuters
      Reports from Forbes suggest that Verstappen has overtaken Hamilton as the highest-earner in F1.
      Bonuses saw him take home £49.4million last year while Hamilton pocketed £45.3million.
      The seven-time world champion sees his contract at Mercedes expire at the end of this season.
      Ferrari are reportedly keen to make a move for the Brit and are readying a £40million offer.
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      The bid could be upped or include huge bonuses that would take his wage back above Verstappen’s.
      Despite Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff insisting Hamilton wants to commit to the team, Marko believes he could be tempted by a switch.
      He told F1 Insider: “There are things that really annoy Hamilton. Firstly, that he is no longer world champion and will find it difficult to become one again in the future.
      “He knows there is no place for him at Red Bull. And whether Ferrari will be better for him in terms of sport than Mercedes is not set in stone.
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      “In addition to the sporting perspective, Lewis is anything but happy that he is no longer the highest-earning driver in Formula 1.
      “This is Max Verstappen now. At least that he could change with Ferrari’s help.”
      The Dutch driver looks in line to continue his dominance this season, having won three of five races so far.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton has podiumed just once back in Australia.
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