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      Max Verstappen’s dad reignites Christian Horner feud as he makes shock ‘sabotage’ claims against Red Bull F1 chief

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER and Jos Verstappen reignited their bitter feud yesterday.Red Bull’s boss and the dad of Max Verstappen, 26, were at war again over Jos claiming Horner sabotaged his plans to drive in this weekend’s Legends Parade.Red Bull chief Christian Horner’s row with Jos Verstappen shows no sign of endingCredit: GettyLivid Jos slammed “childish” Horner saying he is “completely done” with him as he attended his first race since Monaco over a month ago.Horner claimed he did NOT block the plans, with Jos due to drive the RB8 in a show lap of several historic cars at the Red Bull ring tomorrow.The duo first locked horns in a fiery season opener in Bahrain after a female colleague of Horner made a complaint against him of inappropriate behaviour.But 50-year-old Horner, who denied the accusations, was cleared of the allegations after a private independent investigation.READ MORE F1 NEWSIn Bahrain, Jos said the team would “explode” if he remained in charge and could be “torn apart”. And it seems yesterday’s drama was the last straw.He said: “Over the past few days I have heard from several quarters that Horner has done everything he can to make sure I don’t drive.“And to make sure that nothing would be filmed. I think, ‘say it to my face’. This way it doesn’t have to be for me, I find it very disappointing.“How childish can you be? There was going to be filming, also with a drone, but Horner didn’t want me to be filmed.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’m completely finished with Horner. It’s like a kindergarten here.“I would have been allowed to drive in the end but I backed out. I find this so childish of Horner but I think it says something about him.”The Spice & Speed Empire: Christian and Geri Horner’s £50M JourneyThe woman who made accusations about Horner’s behaviour was suspended and is set to appeal against Red Bull’s decision to dismiss her complaint.In March, Horner said it was “time to draw a line under” the controversy.Yesterday, he said: “The Legends Parade is something that is organised by the circuit. There was no veto from my side. I’m sure the Legends will be in action later.“The relationship with Max has always been very strong. He’s a key part of our team. He’s our driver, he’s the one that is important to have a strong relationship with.“I’ve never had an issue with any of our drivers’ fathers in the past. Whatever Jos’ issues are, I’ve really got nothing to comment on.”Tensions have been bubbling since Thursday after Verstappen confirmed for the first time with a “yes” that he would be driving for Red Bull next year.Verstappen, who has a contract until 2028, has been linked with Mercedes given Lewis Hamilton sealed a shock move to Ferrari next year.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 After Verstappen’s comments, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said: “I don’t think he clearly said yes.”Horner fired back at Wolff yesterday and said: “I thought Max was pretty resolute in what he said in this conference. He’s always been absolutely consistent in that with the team.“With Toto I think it’s purely a tactic of distraction. If he does want a Verstappen for next year, then I guess Jos is potentially available!”And Horner took further aim at Mercedes and Hamilton by saying: “The driver who has created all the movement in the market [Hamilton] had all the information about the engines and 2026 regulation, and chose to leave Mercedes.”Verstappen blocked out the noise to take pole in the sprint qualifying at the Austrian GP.READ MORE SUN STORIESHorner added: “Despite the distractions, we’ve won 70 per cent of races, including two sprints and seven poles and lead both world championships.“I can’t control relationships with drivers’ fathers. But my focus is on our drivers and team.”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 TBCMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and TBCWilliams: Alex Albon and TBCSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: TBC x2RB: TBC x2Haas: TBC x2 More

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      George Russell apologises and fights back tears after blowing F1 pole as Max Verstappen wins wet Canadian Grand Prix

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      GEORGE RUSSELL apologised to his Mercedes team for an “ugly race” as he scuppered pole position to Max Verstappen.It was a tough day in the office for the British 26-year-old who fought back tears after the race as he had to settle for third place.George Russell fought back tears after blowing pole positionCredit: GettyIt was a wet race in CanadaCredit: GettyMeanwhile Verstappen overcame chaos and rain to toast his third consecutive win in Canada ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris in second.Russell, who claimed his first podium of the year. said: “It was an ugly race on my behalf. Sorry for that. I’m very sorry for that.”It felt like a missed opportunity. We were really quick on the inters at the beginning, then Lando came through.”Then we jumped back on the slicks. I made a couple of mistakes out there, pushing the limits and paid the price for it.READ MORE ON F1″Nevertheless, first podium of the year. We truly had a fast car this weekend and to be in the mix fighting for victory was really fun.”The race was jam-packed with action fresh off the back of Monaco which Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton slammed for being a snooze fest after there had been no overtakes from the top ten drivers.Verstappen said: “It was a pretty crazy race. I love it. That was a lot of fun. Those kinds of races, you need those once in a while.”Russell crawled off the line in his Mercedes at the start but just stayed in front of Max Verstappen by a whisker.Most read in MotorsportVerstappen praised the ‘crazy race’Credit: RexEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDrama erupted from lap 17 when Verstappen was thrown into the clutches of Norris after running wide at Turn One to hand Russell some valuable breathing space.The McLaren driver had set his sights on overtaking the Red Bull on the long straight and breezed past him to nab P2.Cost of an F1 carBut Norris wasn’t done there as he overtook Russell on the straight before Max Verstappen swiped the Mercedes driver’s place, leaving him in third.On lap 25 the first safety car was called into action as Logan Sargeant spun into the barrier on his way out of Turn Four in his Williams.24-year-old Norris stayed out while everyone else pitted, leaving him trailing behind Verstappen and Russell in third.Verstappen’s engineer Gianpiero Lambiase aimed a sly dig at Norris’ Miami Grand Prix win in a nod to the safety car incident by saying “What goes around comes around. That’s Miami back”.Verstappen, Norris and Russell continued to squabble for first, second and third throughout.More drama erupted as Sergio Perez wrapped up a dismal weekend by spinning out at Turn Six into the barrier and out of the race.Cue the safety car again as more chaos saw Alex Albon come off worse with a tussle with Carlos Sainz – leaving both drivers out of the race.It was a miserable afternoon for Ferrari in general who had earlier retired his car after suffering problems with the engine.Piastri and Russell tussled on lap 63 at Turn 10, making contact before the British driver lost his spot to his teammate Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton sniffed the podium and used his DRS to ease past Piastri, onto the tail of Norris but Russell edged back into third with one lap to go.READ MORE SUN STORIESNorris said: “It was chaos. It was eventful. To be honest, I felt like I drove a good race the whole time from start to finish. The first two stints were very strong.“I had amazing pace. But then the Safety Car had me over, just like it helped me in Miami, it’s now had me back over.” More

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      Red Bull make shock Sergio Perez decision days after F1 star suffered horror crash at Monaco Grand Prix

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      RED BULL have made a stunning U-turn by agreeing a new contract with Sergio Perez.The Mexican driver, 34, had an uncertain future at the Bulls due to his relative under performance to three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.Sergio Perez has signed a new Red Bull deal until 2026Credit: RexHowever, just one week after suffering a horror crash at the Monaco Grand Prix that cost the team “two or three million”, Perez – also known as Checo – has signed a new deal with the team to keep his seat until 2026.A statement on the team’s website said: “Oracle Red Bull Racing is pleased to announce that Checo has committed his future to the Team with a two-year extension to his existing contract.”The likes of Yuki Tsunoda and Carlos Sainz had been linked with taking the seat to partner Verstappen from 2025.But it seems Red Bull team bosses wanted a steady pair of hands as they navigate new waters from the 2026 regulation change.READ MORE IN F1Perez has won five races with the team and has 29 podium finishes with three pole positions, including the first by a Mexican F1 driver, and currently sits fifth in the driver standings this year.Team Principal and Red Bull CEO Christian Horner said on the move: “Now is an important time to confirm our line-up for 2025 and we are very pleased to continue working together with Checo. “Continuity and stability are important for the Team and both Checo and Max are a successful and robust partnership, securing our first ever one-two finish for the Team in the Championship last year. “Checo has had a strong start to 2024 with second places in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Japan and then his podium in China. Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The past few races have been tough, there is convergence on the grid, but we are confident in Checo and look forward to his return to proven form and performance, that we so often see. “Last year was a unicorn season and we will need to work hard to retain our titles, but we are assured in our line up and with the Team as a whole, which is imperative in what is shaping up to be a close fought Championship this year.”Sergio Pérez thanks fans as he looks forward to Montreal race Perez added: “I am really happy to commit my future to this great Team, it is a challenge like no other racing for Oracle Red Bull Racing, both on track and off track. “I am delighted to be staying here to continue our journey together and contribute to this Team’s great history for two more years. “Being part of the Team is an immense challenge, and one I love. We have a great challenge this year and I have full trust in the whole Team that the future is bright here and I am excited to be part of it. “I want to thank everyone for all the trust they are putting in me, it is a lot and I want to pay it back with excellent results on track, and off track. Why do F1 cars come apart so dramatically in a crash?F1 safety has come a long way in it’s 74 year history.
      Indeed, a massive tell of this is the safety features of the cars in the modern era.
      One feature of this is the way the cars break apart in a high-speed crash much like crumple zones seen in road cars.
      F1 cars now break apart during severe collisions as a means of dissipating the kinetic energy away from the driver taken during the incident.
      The cars themselves are built around a monocoque – also known as a “survival cell” – with 2018 seeing the introduction of the halo prominently on top around the drivers head to boost this further.
      This safety cell is made from 6millimetre of exceedingly strong carbon fibre composite with a layer of kevlar, which is penetration resistant and can absorb a huge amount of energy in a crash.
      Meanwhile, the halo was a large reason as to why Romain Grosjean survived his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020.

      “I think we have a lot of work to do, we have a lot more Championships to win together.”Checo’s new deal means half of the available seats for the 2025 season have now been filled.While there were no driver changes between this season and last season, next year has already threw up a number of major driver transfers.Lewis Hamilton stunned the world of motorsport by announcing he was leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari and partner Monaco race winner Charles Leclerc next year.Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg announced he was leaving Haas last week to join Sauber, which may pave the way for Brit teen Ollie Bearman to come into F1.Asides from Red Bull, McLaren are the only team to have already confirmed they are sticking with the same driver line up in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.Hamilton is replacing Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, and the Spaniard has been linked with a number of vacant seats on the grid, including Williams.Meanwhile, a separate incident at the Monaco GP saw Esteban Ocon lambasted by bosses at Alpine and has since led to the announcement that he will not carry on with the team next year.READ MORE SUN STORIESGeorge Russell (Mercedes), Alex Albon (Williams) and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) are the only other drivers to have confirmed seats in F1 for 2025.The next race for F1 will get underway in Montreal, Canada – where Hamilton celebrated the first of his record-breaking 103 F1 race wins 17 years ago – on June 9.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:
      Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
      Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
      Mercedes: George Russell and TBC
      McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
      Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and TBC
      Williams: Alex Albon and TBC
      Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBC
      Alpine: TBC x2
      RB: TBC x2
      Haas: TBC x2 More

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      Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko reveals staggering cost to repair Sergio Perez’s car after Monaco smash and slams stewards

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      THE eye-watering cost of Sergio Perez’s horror crash at the Monaco Grand Prix has been revealed.Perez started down in 16th for the race after a poor qualifying session, but was then involved in a terrifying 160mph three-car pile up on lap one of he race.Sergio Perez’s car was left in a mess after a horror Monaco Grand Prix crashCredit: GettyHelmut Marko has revealed how much the damage has cost the teamCredit: AlamyOn the way up the Beau Rivage to turn two, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen tagged Perez’s rear-right wheel as he was squeezed against the wall and left with no room to escape.This saw Perez, 34, spin violently into the wall and collect Magnussen, before he collided with a barrier with the momentum of the crash spinning his car around before he clipped Nico Hulkenberg as well.The incident left debris scattered both on and off the track, with the flying debris catching one photographer and sending them to the hospital.Stewards deemed the crash to be a racing incident and did not apply punishment to anyone.READ MORE IN F1Perez’s car was also left in a state, with the violent crash seeing his car tear in half, with only the monocoque – or “survival cell” – where the Mexican was seated remaining intact.And Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now revealed the financial cost of the crash to the team.Speaking to Sky Germany, the 81-year-old said: “Am I surprised Magnussen wasn’t penalised?”I’m actually surprised by how quickly the stewards managed to put the incident behind them.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But first of all, it was very dangerous. And second of all, the damage to the RB20 is two or three million. This is a big handicap for us with the budget cap.”Perez echoed the critical sentiment of Marko when asked about the crash.F1 photographer rushed to hospital after being struck by flying debris following shocking first-lap crash at Monaco GP He said: “This was more dangerous driving, just to keep it flat out knowing that there was going to come contact at some point.”I think that was some dangerous driving. Why do F1 cars come apart so dramatically in a crash?F1 safety has come a long way in it’s 74 year history.
      Indeed, a massive tell of this is the safety features of the cars in the modern era.
      One feature of this is the way the cars break apart in a high-speed crash much like crumple zones seen in road cars.
      F1 cars now break apart during severe collisions as a means of dissipating the kinetic energy away from the driver taken during the incident.
      The cars themselves are built around a monocoque – also known as a “survival cell” – with 2018 seeing the introduction of the halo prominently on top around the drivers head to boost this further.
      This safety cell is made from 6millimetre of exceedingly strong carbon fibre composite with a layer of kevlar, which is penetration resistant and can absorb a huge amount of energy in a crash.
      Meanwhile, the halo was a large reason as to why Romain Grosjean survived his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020.

      “We need to ask for a reason why it’s not been investigated because without an investigation we don’t get a reason why it wasn’t a penalty. I’m really surprised.”Magnussen is two penalty points off of receiving a race ban, though he insisted Perez should have given him more room before the collision.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen says what everyone is thinking with astonishing ten-word ‘boring’ blast on radio during Monaco Grand Prix

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN revealed he was ready to go to sleep mid-race during the Monaco Grand Prix.The Red Bull star started in sixth place on the grid on the French Riviera after a shaky performance in qualifying.Max Verstappen revealed he was ‘bored’ by the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GettyAnd that is where he finished in a race that lacked action after the restart following a red flag in the first lap.A huge crash saw Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Perez hit the wall after being clipped by Haas driver Kevin Magnussen.The incident saw Perez’s car cut in half, taking out another Haas man Niko Hulkenberg.Race officials ordered a restart with Charles Leclerc leading from Oscar Piastri, with Verstappen still sixth.READ MORE IN F1And with overtaking notoriously difficult on the Monaco circuit, the defending champion became rather bored with his drive around the streets of the city state as Leclerc claimed victory in his hometown.Verstappen said over his team radio: “This is really boring, I should have brought my pillow.”Members of the Red Bull Racing social media team shared his feeling, so instead they looked to X for entertainment as they played a game of noughts and crosses with their junior team, Visa Cash App RB.Fans were also left bored by the race with one reacting to Verstappen’s comment, tweeting: “Saying what we always think about F1.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother added: “Sounds like Monaco.”And a third wrote: “The most boring race of the year.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Monaco Grand Prix narrowly avoids catastrophe after devastating F2 near miss leaves Oliver Bearman stunned More

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      Red Bull braced for explosive Monaco GP as Max Verstappen’s dad returns for first time since rant at Christian Horner

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      RED BULL RACING are braced for a potential powderkeg as this week’s Monaco Grand Prix sees the return of Jos Verstappen for the first time since his explosive rant at boss Christian Horner.Verstappen flipped his lid at the Bahrain Grand Prix and said the team was “in danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays as team principal.This week’s Monaco GP will see Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen cross paths againCredit: GettyVerstappen senior has not been at an F1 race since his furious rant with HornerCredit: GettyHe added that “it will explode” after Horner was cleared following an internal investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague.Verstappen, who is the father of F1 world champion Max, has not been to a race since but is scheduled to be in Monaco, given he lives in the Principality.It is understood that the son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Mark Mateschitz, is also set to attend the race.It comes after Horner was given a show of support from Red Bull’s majority shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya at the Bahrain GP.READ MORE IN F1The fallout of the investigation saw legendary Red Bull car designer Adrian Newey take the decision to leave the team at the end of the season.Reports suggest Newey will join Lewis Hamilton at Red Ferrarinext season.Things have also not gone as well on track for the team either. Red Bull failed to win just one race last season, but have already been beaten twice this year – once by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and once by McLaren’s Lando Norris.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLast week at the Imola Grand Prix, Verstappen won by just 0.7 seconds from Norris.Following the win last week, Verstappen said: “I think the whole race I had to push flat out to try and make a gap initially.Formula One’s Highest Earners”I think on the medium tyres we were quite strong, on the hard tyres it was just a bit more difficult to manage, especially in the last 10, 15 laps.”I had no grip anymore, I was really sliding a lot. I saw Lando closing in, so the last 10 laps I was just flat out. “It’s very difficult when the tyres are not working anymore and you have to go flat out.“I couldn’t afford to make too many mistakes. Luckily we didn’t, and super happy of course to win here today.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      F1 reporter dragged away live on Sky Sports in middle of grid interview with Max Verstappen as fans gasp ‘OMFG’

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      A FORMULA ONE reporter was shockingly dragged away from the track while in the middle of an interview.The bizarre incident occurred before the Imola Grand Prix narrowly won by Max Verstappen and was captured by Sky Sports’ cameras.A Viaplay reporter was interviewing Max Verstappen before the F1 raceCredit: Sky Sports F1The reporter was then picked up by a security guardCredit: Sky Sports F1And he was dragged away from the interview with VerstappenCredit: Sky Sports F1Verstappen was left stunned by the incidentCredit: Sky Sports F1Fans were also shocked by the incidentCredit: Sky Sports F1A Viaplay reporter for Dutch TV was in the middle of interviewing Verstappen around ten minutes before the start of the race.Sky Sports cameras were primed with their own reporter Rachel Brookes ready to conduct an interview with the three-time F1 champion as he entered the grid.Cameras then picked up the stunning moment a security guard walked up to the journalist and pulled him away from Verstappen.The clip went viral on social media with fans finding it hilarious.READ MORE IN F1One fan said: “THAT VIAPLAY REPORTER GETTING DRAGGED 😭 omfg.”A second said: “Lol why was he getting dragged like that 😭.”Another said: “Rumour has it he was never seen again.”A fourth said: “This had me crying 😂.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fifth added: “The way Max just waves as he’s dragged off 👋”One fan suggested the lack of a pink sticker, which indicates a reporter is allowed on track, was what led to him being pulled back.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramA second said: “I get he didn’t have a pass but he could’ve been a bit nicer. No need to manhandle him like that.”Verstappen, 26, won the race just 0.7 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, while Charles Leclerc completed the top three – Ferrari’s first podium at the track since Michael Schumacher. The Red Bull driver described himself as “driving on ice” as Norris came close to hunting him down in the closing laps.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen holds off rampant Lando Norris in gripping finale to win Emilia-Romagna GP with Mercedes off the pace

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN warmed up for his victory at Imola by winning a 24-hour race online.The gaming-loving Dutchman took part in a marathon sim race in his motor home into the small hours.Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the F1 standingsCredit: ReutersLando Norris followed up his win in Miami by finishing second in the Emilia-Romagna GPCredit: GettyHe then jumped into the cockpit on Sunday and smashed the field to win his 59th Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver has a full gaming simulator setup in his motor home to compete online with Team Redline.Verstappen may have been thinking twice about his night time gaming sesh when he was hunted down by a late resurgence from McLaren’s Lando Norris.Norris’ fight-back came a lap too late as Verstappen was able to hold on and win by under a second.READ MORE ON F1Norris said: “Unlucky! Almost. We lost too much in the beginning. Another amazing weekend, well done everyone. A lot of points, another trophy. Let’s keep it up.”One or two more laps. That’s all I needed. It’s frustrating not to win. It feels more painful.”It hurts me to say it but one or two laps and I would have had him. I just lost out to him too much at the beginning. One or two laps more and it would have been beautiful.”It is the smallest margin that Verstappen has won by this season as Norris is proving to be the best of the rest after his maiden win in Miami last time out.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt was also the McLaren driver’s fourth podium this season.Verstappen added: “I had to work for that. We had a great race considering how it started.”Formula One’s Highest EarnersNorris found himself under the cosh from the two Ferrari drivers at the start and by the end of the third lap, Verstappen had stretched his lead to over a second from the Miami Grand Prix winner.Verstappen came within a whisker of taking out a chicane bollard, as he did in Miami but carried on bulldozing ahead.Sergio Perez again failed to compete with his Red Bull oppo as he went off track on turn 17 and lap 17 due to an unforced error.It was another dismal display by Mercedes who didn’t make any progress with Lewis Hamilton finishing in sixth and George Russell seventh.Hamilton suffered a blow when he careered onto the gravel after under braking on turn 13 on lap 26 in his Mercedes.Fernando Alonso was left sweating when his brakes on his Aston Martin caught on fire on his way out of the pits.Verstappen crossed the line a second ahead of the McLaren starCredit: GettyAlonso’s brakes are running HOT 🔥😲The Aston Martin driver keeps going and his brakes cool as he comes out of the pits 🌬 pic.twitter.com/bPe9vC8J3X— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 19, 2024

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