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    Inter Milan fans desperately fight to get back into San Siro after LEAVING at 3-2 down… missing famous semi-final win

    INTER MILAN fans pleaded to be let back into the San Siro – after leaving while Barcelona were winning and before their incredible comeback.Some dejected supporters walked out with Inter trailing 3-2 – and 6-5 on aggregate – deep into stoppage time in the Champions League semi-final.Davide Frattesi sealed Inter’s 4-3 win in extra time after they trailed 3-2 deep into added time of the regulation 90 minutesCredit: ReutersFans rushed to try to persuade staff to let them back inBut 37-year-old centre-back Francesco Acerbi netted his first ever goal in Europe’s top club competition to take a momentous tie into extra time.That left those home fans who had already streamed out now feeling dejected for a totally different reason.They were seen desperately running back to the entrance, while others were caught on camera trying to persuade staff to let them through.One female employee on a door shook her head as a group of supporters appeared to beg her to help them get in.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSub Davide Frattesi went on to fire Inter’s clincher in the added half-hour.The Italians’ 4-3 victory on the night put them through 7-6 overall – the joint highest aggregate scorer EVER in a Champions League semi-final.Barcelona had trailed 2-0 in the 3-3 first-leg draw.And they suffered the same fate at the San Siro in an astonishing contest packed with brilliant attacking from both sides.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThis time Lautaro Martinez’s 21st-minute opener and a penalty from Hakan Calhanoglu left Inter 5-3 up on aggregate.But Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo levelled it up for Barca soon after the break before Raphinha put the Spanish giants 3-2 up on 87 minutes.Injured Barcelona star fails to go incognito as he takes budget flight with fans to Champions League semi-final vs InterThat sparked a batch of departures from Inter supporters.But Acerbi – who was caught up in a “spitting” row just before half time – sent home an equaliser three minutes into injury time – sparking sudden attempts at a comeback of their own from fans who had walked out just moments before.Frattesi then exchanged passes to slot home the decisive goal on 99 minutes.That led to more amazing scenes – but on this occasion it was wild celebrating on and off the pitch, rather than frantic behaviour around the entrances.Inter will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal in the final in Munich on May 31 – after ending Barcelona’s Treble dream.And most fans had little sympathy for the early leavers who missed the party.TNT Sports posted a clip of the supporters trying to return, calling it “crazy”.TNT added: “The Italian team equalized in the last seconds and these people were unable to return to watch extra time!”One viewer told the fans: “Well done. If you are a truly passionate fan of your club, you NEVER leave the stadium before the final whistle, regardless of the score or situation, you have to believe until the end.”Read More on The SunAnother posted: “What they will regret about not being at the stadium at this historic moment is no joke.”A third added: “Well done, until the final whistle damn it.” Barcelona looked like they were going through after Raphinha put them 3-2 up in the 87th minuteCredit: Getty More

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    Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘banned from Currys and Popworld’ after quitting Liverpool for Real Madrid in free transfer

    TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD has been “banned” from two major venues in Liverpool.It comes after he announced he would be leaving Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season.Trent Alexander Arnold announced he is leaving LiverpoolCredit: X @TrentAAPopworld in Liverpool announced he had been ‘barred’ from enteringCredit: GoogleCurrys jumped on the bandwagon to announce he was banned from all Liverpool storesCredit: AlamyAlexander-Arnold is ending a 20-year association with the Reds after breaking through the academy and helping the club win a host of major honours, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.The 26-year-old called it “easily the hardest decision of my life”, with widespread reports suggesting he will be joining Real Madrid to link up with pal Jude Bellingham.However, in their own announcement, Liverpool FC issued a blunt statement about his exit and clearly indicated that the defender leaving was his own decision rather than one backed by the club.And the controversial decision prompted some disgruntled venues in the city to take extreme measures… with cheeky posts on social media declaring he was banned.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe first of these was entertainment venue, Popworld Liverpool, who simply posted on social media: “Barred @TrentAA.”The official Currys X account then weighed in by sharing a video of a staff member walking up to the window, where a poster with a photo of Alexander-Arnold was visible with the caption: “Banned. Please do not enter.”The electrical goods retailer added the caption: “Banned from all Currys stores in Liverpool.”Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Companies of culture.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKA second said: “I rate this.”A third added: “Hahahaha! I’m here for the pettiness!”Trent Alexander-Arnold announces he is leaving Liverpool after 20 years in emotional video LiverpoolAnother said: “Love this.”Reports have indicated Alexander-Arnold told the club and manager Arne Slot he would be leaving in March.Alexander-Arnold’s emotional statement saw him say: “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season.”This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.”I know many of you have wondered why or been frustrated that I haven’t spoken about this yet, but it was always my intention to keep my full focus on the team’s best interests, which was securing No.20.”This club has been my whole life – my whole world – for 20 years.”From the Academy right through until now, the support and love I have felt from everyone inside and outside of the club will stay with me forever. I will forever be in debt to you all.”But, I have never known anything else and this decision is about experiencing a new challenge, taking myself out of my comfort zone and pushing myself both professionally and personally.”I’ve given my all every single day I’ve been at this club, and I hope you feel like I’ve given back to you during my time here.”From the bottom of my heart, I thank everybody – my coaches, my managers, my teammates, the staff and our incredible supporters – for the last 20 years.”I’ve been blessed enough to live out my dreams here and I will never, ever take for granted the special moments I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived through with you all.”My love for this club will never die.”Read More on The SunShould his expected transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid happen, he will be only the seventh Englishman to star for the Bernabeu outfit.This includes ex-Liverpool players Steve McManaman and Michael Owen, who like Alexander-Arnold, quit Anfield for Madrid.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool exit interviewTRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD spoke to Liverpool’s in-house club media to explain his decision to leave Anfield.Here are the key parts…I think first and foremost, I want to say it’s not an easy decision and there’s a lot of thought and feeling that has gone into it. I’ve been here 20 years now, loved every single minute of it, achieved all my dreams, achieved everything I’ve ever wanted to here. Giving everything day in, day out for 20 years, I’ve got to a point now where I feel like I need a change, a new challenge for me as a player and as a person. And I think now is the right time for me to do that.Obviously there’s been a lot of noise around what the decision was going to be and how that was going to look. I know a lot of people will say I should have said sooner, a lot of people will say maybe I waited for the right time. But I felt personally the focus should always be on the pitch.I’ve got full confidence in the manager and the staff and the club going forward. It’s not about me thinking we’re not going to fight for titles or fight for trophies season in, season out… it was never about not having confidence in that, it just boiled down to what I felt I needed, and that is a change.Growing up, seeing players leave that I’ve loved watching and have helped the team win trophies, you feel a connection to the players that you watch, especially when they bring success to the club as well. So, I completely understand the feelings that go with that and I’ve felt it myself so I completely understand that the news will disappoint a lot of people, will anger people, it will make them upset. Obviously that went into the decision as well – it’s something you don’t want to do, you don’t want to ever have these moments where you feel like you’re letting a lot of people down, you’re disappointing a lot of people. But I’ve had to make a decision for me, it’s as simple as that. It’s a difficult one, it’s one that has played on my mind for a long time but being able now to get it off my chest will feel like a weight is lifted. And I think it’s important for the fans to know where I stand and know what the truth is.I fell in love with the club from a very, very young age and that’s something that has grown and grown day in, day out. This club has given me the opportunities to achieve everything beyond my wildest dreams. I can never repay enough of what’s been given to me and I don’t take it for granted at all. I’ve given everything every single day for 20 years now. I’ve sacrificed everything. I know the news will take a bit of time to set in and people won’t be happy and they’ll be disappointed. At the end of the day, you can be angry and hurt at me but I just hope that the lads, the rest of the team, the staff, everyone else is able to feel how good a season this has been and able to feel the love and support from the fans as they have done all season.There’s no doubt about it, I’ll be back – I’d love one day to be able to bring my kids to Anfield and show them that that’s where I’ve played and show them the videos and highlights of what we were able to achieve together. So just a huge thank you for that, thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me. Thank you for the support, thank you for the love that I’ve always felt, thank you for always having my back. I will always love the club, I will always love the people of the club, I will always love the fans and the supporters. Even though I’m leaving as player, as a fan I’ll always be a Liverpool fan. More

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    ‘I love these fools’ – Chelsea fans react to stars’ wild dressing room celebrations after huge win over Liverpool

    CHELSEA fans loved seeing the players’ wild dressing celebrations after the win over Liverpool.The Blues stormed to a 3-1 win over the newly-crowned Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Enzo Fernandez celebrated Chelsea’s win over LiverpoolCredit: SnapchatJadon Sancho was also thrilled in the dressing roomCredit: SnapchatNoni Madueke took centre stage to show off his dance movesCredit: SnapchatEnzo Fernandez fired the hosts into the lead before Jarell Quansah put through his own net.Virgil van Dijk got one back for Liverpool before Cole Palmer put the result to bed with a 96th-minute penalty.The victory for Chelsea is a significant boost to their Champions League qualification hopes.The players were clearly overjoyed with the result as they celebrated in the dressing room.READ MORE ON CHELSEATrevoh Chalobah shared footage of his team-mates celebrating on his Snapchat, captioned “My team”.The video showed Enzo Fernandez shirtless and dancing before Noni Madueke took centre stage.The winger sprang up from his seat to dance in front of the whole squad, who all cheered him on.Fans loved seeing the players in a buoyant mood as they reacted on social media.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne posted: “I love these fools.”A second wrote: “Missed these vibes.”Chelsea star Cole Palmer explains how 100 versions of himself would beat one gorillaThe win has boosted Chelsea’s Champions League hopesCredit: GettyCole Palmer ended his 12-game goal drought against the RedsCredit: GettyA third commented: “They finally found their happiness.”A fourth said: “Most likeable Chelsea squad in a long time, full of vibes.”Another added: “Man, I love this squad.”The win puts the Blues fifth in the Premier League, level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle.Enzo Maresca’s squad take on the Magpies on Sunday in what could be a crucial match in the race for the Champions League.Chelsea then finish the season with matches against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Fans say Cole Palmer is ‘too funny’ as Chelsea star explains how 100 Cole Palmers would beat one gorilla

    COLE PALMER has been hailed as “too funny” after explaining his view on the viral debate over a fight between a gorilla and 100 men.The Chelsea star has weighed in on the question that has dominated social media.Cole Palmer has shared his thoughts on the 100 men vs gorilla debateCredit: https://x.com/CFCBlues_comHe left fans in hysterics with his responseCredit: https://x.com/CFCBlues_comPalmer thinks 100 of him could beat a gorilka in a fightFormer Manchester City star Joe Hart is on the side of the men, believing that teamwork is the key for them to win.Palmer, 22, also believes that if there were 100 versions of himself, then they could come out on top against the great ape.The midfielder was asked the question during a gym session and his response left fans in hysterics.He said: “Ah not this f***ing bulls*** again.READ MORE ON CHELSEA”I am saying yeah, if you had 100 men willing to fight and can actually fight, and the first 20 or 30, then the gorilla is going to do it.”If you have 100 of you [cameraman] the gorilla but not a 100 of me haha.”Nah I am only messing, it depends you know.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFans reacted to his explanation on social media.Most read in FootballOne posted: “Cole Palmer is too funny.”‘S— happens’ – Sky Sports forced to apologise after Cole Palmer swears before slamming trolls in awkward interviewA second wrote: “God man I love him so much.”A third commented: “This boy is too silly. I love him.”A fourth said, “Palmer and the gorilla would end up being best friends, and the gorilla would protect him.”Another added: “I stand with Cole Palmer haha.”It is not the first time Palmer has been asked his opinion on the debate.Ahead of last week’s Europa Conference League clash against Djurgarden, team-mate Tosin Adarabioyo asked him. But he was not impressed as he gave a blunt answer, saying it would be tight.Fans have often been left laughing with the former Man City youth prospect.Many started changing their own technique for making a cup of tea after watching him make one.Palmer broke his scoring drought in Chelsea’s win over Liverpool on Sunday.Read More on The SunThe England international netted from the spot in the 96th minute to wrap up a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.It was his first goal in 12 matches, and it took his Premier League tally to 15 this season. More

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    Chelsea star called out for ‘dressing like a janitor’ at glitzy awards bash as fans joke ‘club don’t pay him enough’

    CHELSEA star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall caused confusion among fans for his outfit of choice at the club’s glitzy end of season awards.After beating champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, Chelsea hosted their club awards at London’s Grosvenor House in the evening.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall stunned fans with his more low-key look at the Chelsea End of Season awardsCredit: ChelseaThe likes of Cole Palmer turned up in blazers and shirtsCredit: GettyDewsbury-Hall has operated as a squad player for Chelsea this seasonCredit: RexMoises Caicedo won the Men’s Players’ Player and Player of the Season awardsCredit: GettyTyrique George won the Men’s Academy Player of the Season awardCredit: GettyThe awards for the Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams saw many stars turn on the glam as they arrived in sharp looking suits and dresses.Moises Caicedo picked up both the Men’s Players’ Player of the Season and Men’s Player of the Season award, while Tyrique George won the Men’s Academy Player of the Season gong.The midfielder was seen in a snazzy blazer and white shirt combo while exciting forward George sported black on black with a suit and blazer duo.Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Marc Cucurella and Trevoh Chalobah were among the numerous others who wore blazers and shirts to the event, with some adding ties and bow-ties as well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Dewsbury-Hall, who joined the Blues last summer for £30million from Leicester after the arrival of former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca, appeared to be the exception as he stunned fans with his more low-key look on the blue carpet.The 26-year-old was seen wearing a dark blue buttoned up shirt with a white top underneath which he paired with matching dark blue trousers and a pair of black shoes with a white sole.Reacting on social media, one fan took a screenshot of a Chelsea social media post on Instagram and simply posted: “??” with it.A second said: “Man thought they were going to grab a beer.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeA third added: “Bro is the janitor.”A fourth said: “Tried to be cute with the blue but it’s the WRONG shade.”Chelsea to build 1,400 luxury football-themed £1m apartments in Dubai’s beachfront with a branded pitch on the ROOFA fifth wrote: “Literally me when my parents force me to go a family event.”Another replied with a pair of crying emojis before they said: “You guys are hurting him.”A seventh added: “Well this fit is better than most of the suits some wore just that this is a bad picture.”Another fan commented: “He didn’t have a suit,” to which another replied: “Chels don’t pay him enough.”Chelsea End of Season award winners in fullChelsea celebrated their End of Season awards at London’s Grosvenor House on Sunday. Here are the full winners from the Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams:Men’s Player of the Season – Moises CaicedoWomen’s Player of the Season – Erin CuthbertMen’s Players’ Player of the Season – Moises CaicedoWomen’s Players’ Player of the Season – Nathalie BjornMen’s Academy Player of the Season – Tyrique GeorgeWomen’s Academy Player of the Season – Lola BrownPFA Community Champions – Millie Bright and Marcus BettinelliDewsbury-Hall signed a six-year deal when joining the Blues last summer and earns a tidy £80,000 a week, although this is in the middle range of the club’s wage structure under Todd Boehly’s ownership.The top earner at the club currently is James, who sits on £250,000, which was one of the first new contracts handed out under the BlueCo regime to a player not signed that summer.Dewsbury-Hall has been limited to just 12 Premier League appearances this season, although more than half of his minutes have come from 11 games in the Europa Conference League.He is yet to miss a start in the competition, scoring three goals -including a last-16 second leg winner over Copenhagen – and adding two assists.Read More on The SunA 4-1 win over Swedish side Djurgarden in the semi-final first leg put Chelsea on course to reach the final of the competition in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 28 where they will play one of Real Betis or Fiorentina.Win a trip to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw with Hankook More

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    ‘The GOAT in LaLiga’ – Man Utd flop Antony leaves fans stunned with another last-minute worldie winner

    MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony scored a last-gasp winning stunner as he continues to shine while on loan at Real Betis.The winger joined United in 2022 after a whopping £86million deal with Ajax but never lived up to expectations as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.Manchester United flop Antony scored a worldie for Real Betis against EspanyolAntony continues to shine while on loan at Betis from Man UtdThat led Man Utd shipping the struggling 25-year-old out on loan as he fell out of favour in November once manager Ruben Amorim replaced the man who brought him to Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag.But the Brazil international has been a revelation in LaLiga ever since linking up with Betis as he has already registered seven goals and four assists in 20 appearances.Antony’s stunning form continued on Sunday as he led Manuel Pellegrini’s side to a dramatic 2-1 victory at Espanyol.The game was tied after the Brazilian’s team-mate and ex-Tottenham ace Giovani Lo Celso cancelled out Roberto Fernandez’s opener.Read More on Man Utd And so the ex-Ajax star took it upon himself during the first minute of stoppage time.The forward drove the ball from the right wing and found the space to fire an incredible curling shot with his left foot just outside the area that gave Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia no chance.Man Utd fans watched in awe with many still arguing they’re missing out on a talented player.Many have continuously suggested the Red Devils were wrong to offload Antony as he could have helped them during their worst ever Premier League season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne fan tweeted: “Jokes apart he is actually the Goat in LaLiga.”Another commented: “Pick that out, I am absolutely loving his form in Spain.”Antony shows his excitement as he joins Real Betis A third gasped: “Bloody hell.”This fan said: “Bro is just scoring bangers every week.”And that one wrote: “@ManUtd could do with a player like this!” More

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    Let football fans drink alcohol in the stands again, demands Labour MP

    FOOTBALL fans should be allowed to enjoy a pint in the stands while cheering on their team, an MP says.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiums to allow supporters to have alcoholic drinks.Labour’s Luke Charters wants designated drinking zones set aside in stadiumsCredit: SuppliedAnd the Football Supporters’ Association has given its backing to the call by the MP for York Outer.Booze is currently prohibited from being consumed in sight of the pitch in the Premier League, English Football League and National League.But it is permitted further down the football league pyramid — and in other countries, such as Germany.Mr Charters said: “I think it’s time to reconsider the alcohol ban in view of the pitch, and at least try to run some trials of designated drinking zones.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL FANS“You can sit with a beer and watch the Bundesliga — so why can’t you have a pint while watching the Prem?“As a dad, I think it’s right that some parts of the ground should probably stay booze-free.“But let’s have a common-sense conversation about what we can do to make the matchday experience better — and back our great local breweries in the process.”The FSA backed Mr Charters’ call for drinking zone trials and said: “In the past, this is actually something many clubs have called for too.”Most read in FootballAlcohol can be sold on the concourse at games before and during matches but cannot be taken in to the stands.The ban has been in place in the men’s game since 1985.Shock moment ‘drunk’ football fans bellow crass chants at Ryanair hostess mid-flight and tell her to ‘get her t**s out’But trials allowing the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch have taken place in the women’s game, which is not covered by the ban.Southampton, Birmingham City, Bristol City and Newcastle United took part this season.Mr Charters also tore into ticket prices and wants the £30 cap for away fans in the Premier League extended to the EFL and National League.He said: “Whether it’s clubs canning concessions or FA Cup Final ticket prices flying up, this fleecing of fans is blighting our beautiful game.”Football fans enjoy terrace drinking in 1984, one year before the banCredit: Getty More

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    Stunning beer prices at Miami GP revealed as F1 fans face staggering cost for drinks, steak sandwiches and pizza

    FORMULA ONE fans at the Miami Grand Prix are facing a huge dent in their wallets after the prices of food and drink at the circuit were revealed.Miami is welcoming F1 fans from around the world for the fourth season in a row after its initial introduction on to the race calendar in 2021.The prices of food and drink at the Miami Grand Prix have been revealedCredit: ReutersFood prices at the event are extortionate including more than £22 for some pizzasCredit: Instagram / @kymillmanAlcoholic drinks can also cost anywhere from £9 for a beer to £98 for a bottle of bubblyCredit: Instagram / @kymillmanWhile the track which surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium – home of the Miami Dolphins – is not a favourite among drivers, fans are treated to the Coachella of F1.And like the UK festival, the price of refreshments and scran are quite the tough pill to swallow.F1 photographer, Kym Illman, revealed the remarkable price for goods at the circuit, which is the first of three visits to the United States for the motorsport in 2025.Taking to his social media page, Illman showed off the crazy price of a number of items including beer, bottled water, pizza and nachos BEFORE tax.READ MORE IN F1The video starts off with Illman outside of a food stand selling Italian cuisine.He reveals a pizza will cost fans between $16-$18 (£12-£14) and pasta will cost $25 (£19), reports from other outlets report other pizza stands hiking prices as high as $29 (£22) for a chicken pizza and $22 (£16.50) for a cheese pizza.If you fancy some fried calamari it would set you back a $23 (£17), while sushi costs between $6-$18 (£4.50-£13.50), tacos cost $18 and nachos cost $19 (£14.30).Meanwhile, a “budget option” turkey sandwich comes in at $18 while fans are charged $30 (£22) for a steak sandwich, $24 (£18) for a Chicken Royale with cheese or $14 (£10.50) for an Ultimate Game Day hot dog. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFries are an extra $6 (£4.50)Vendors are also squeezing fan budgets with drink prices. 10 Years of Max Verstappen documentary trailerBeer prices work out at around $13 (£10) for a Heineken, while a local brand is marginally cheaper at $12 (£9).A more lavish Strawberry Daiquiri or Frozen Margarita will cost a cool $20 (£15).Meanwhile, a glass of Bubbly will cost $27 (£20) with a bottle coming out to $130 (£98).Bottled water is also far from wallet friendly at $6 a pop.These extraordinary prices are here to stay in F1 after it was announced on Friday that the track’s contract had been extended to 2041, making it the longest contracted circuit on the calendar.This season has seen Miami host a Sprint Race once again, with Lando Norris profiting from a Safety Car in a thrilling wet to dry race which saw three drivers crash out and four others hit with time penalties.Read More on The SunLewis Hamilton enjoyed a strong race after a brilliant strategy call to change to slick tyres which got him up to P3 before he suffered a disaster in qualifying later on.Max Verstappen scored pole position for Sunday’s race in the session a day after he announced the birth of his baby daughter, Lily, with Kelly Piquet.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More