Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull at an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The three-time world champion came home 17.993 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc whose bold drive was not enough for the Italian team to claim the runners-up place in the constructors’ championship.

That went, finally, to Mercedes by just three points as although Sergio Perez came home second behind Verstappen on the road he was relegated to fourth with a five-second penalty, for a mid-race clash with McLaren’s Lando Norris, which promoted George Russell to third.

Norris was fifth ahead of his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda of Alpha Tauri and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in the second Mercedes.

Verstappen ended the season as the only driver to complete every lap of the season, more than 1000 laps led, and also broke Jim Clark’s 1963 record for the highest percentage of laps led in a season.

“An incredible season,” said Verstappen, who also paid tribute to retirement-bound Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost who nurtured his early F1 career. “I felt quite emotional on the in-lap as it’s the last time in this car that has given me such a lot.

Russell said: “It was really tense at the end as the tyres were dropping off, but it’s a massive relief to bring the car home P3. It means a huge amount to so many people back at the factory.”

Leclerc, who slowed to allow Perez to pass him in the closing laps, said: “He had a penalty and we had to help him finish in front of George with the five seconds… but, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough… It’s a shame we finished third.”

The race began in hot conditions, with an air temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and the track cooling rapidly as the sun went down and the floodlights blazed on the Yas Marina Circuit. The top 12 cars started on medium compound tyres.

The Dutchman led from pole and fended off three early challenges from Leclerc to open up a one second lead before Drag Reduction System (DRS) was enabled on lap three when Perez swept inside Hamilton for ninth and Norris passed Piastri for third, having already passed Russell.

As the leaders all pitted for hards, Yuki Tsunoda took over on lap 18, giving Alpha Tauri and Tost a memorable moment, only the second time a Japanese driver had led a Formula One race.

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He stayed there as Verstappen weaved his way back to the front, finally taking control again on lap 23 when Tsunoda pitted, returning in 12th behind Hamilton, who survived an early bump into the rear of Pierre Gasly’s Alpine with front wing damage.

By lap 30, it was a familiar story. Verstappen led Leclerc by 6.5 seconds with Russell 2.1 behind in third and Norris fourth. Hamilton was eighth and Sainz 14th.

As the second stops began, Norris pitted again on lap 34, taking fresh hards. He re-joined 10th. Mercedes responded, bringing Russell in – and he came out in P9 while Hamilton battled Alonso for ninth and Sainz, on an aggressive strategy, rose to eighth.

As it stood, it was advantage Ferrari again while, at the front, Verstappen came in again on lap 44, retaining his lead to emerge with a 15-lap cruise to the flag before Hamilton passed Sainz for ninth with 10 laps to go.

It was advantage Mercedes again, but when Russell was passed by Perez, for third, the ‘silver arrows’ hopes hung on the five-second penalty the Mexican was given for an earlier clash with Norris as the flag came out for Verstappen.

Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull at an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull at an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The three-time world champion came home 17.993 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc whose bold drive was not enough for the Italian team to claim the runners-up place in the constructors’ championship. That went, finally, to Mercedes by just three points as although Sergio Perez came home second behind Verstappen on the road he was relegated to fourth with a five-second penalty, for a mid-race clash with McLaren’s Lando Norris, which promoted George Russell to third. Norris was fifth ahead of his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda of Alpha Tauri and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in the second Mercedes. Verstappen ended the season as the only driver to complete every lap of the season, more than 1000 laps led, and also broke Jim Clark’s 1963 record for the highest percentage of laps led in a season. “An incredible season,” said Verstappen, who also paid tribute to retirement-bound Alpha Tauri boss Franz Tost who nurtured his early F1 career. “I felt quite emotional on the in-lap as it’s the last time in this car that has given me such a lot. Russell said: “It was really tense at the end as the tyres were dropping off, but it’s a massive relief to bring the car home P3. It means a huge amount to so many people back at the factory.” Leclerc, who slowed to allow Perez to pass him in the closing laps, said: “He had a penalty and we had to help him finish in front of George with the five seconds… but, unfortunately, it wasn’t enough… It’s a shame we finished third.” The race began in hot conditions, with an air temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and the track cooling rapidly as the sun went down and the floodlights blazed on the Yas Marina Circuit. The top 12 cars started on medium compound tyres. The Dutchman led from pole and fended off three early challenges from Leclerc to open up a one second lead before Drag Reduction System (DRS) was enabled on lap three when Perez swept inside Hamilton for ninth and Norris passed Piastri for third, having already passed Russell. As the leaders all pitted for hards, Yuki Tsunoda took over on lap 18, giving Alpha Tauri and Tost a memorable moment, only the second time a Japanese driver had led a Formula One race. ALSO READ: Lakers beat Cavaliers for third straight win on road; 76ers hold off Oklahoma City Thunder He stayed there as Verstappen weaved his way back to the front, finally taking control again on lap 23 when Tsunoda pitted, returning in 12th behind Hamilton, who survived an early bump into the rear of Pierre Gasly’s Alpine with front wing damage. By lap 30, it was a familiar story. Verstappen led Leclerc by 6.5 seconds with Russell 2.1 behind in third and Norris fourth. Hamilton was eighth and Sainz 14th. As the second stops began, Norris pitted again on lap 34, taking fresh hards. He re-joined 10th. Mercedes responded, bringing Russell in – and he came out in P9 while Hamilton battled Alonso for ninth and Sainz, on an aggressive strategy, rose to eighth. As it stood, it was advantage Ferrari again while, at the front, Verstappen came in again on lap 44, retaining his lead to emerge with a 15-lap cruise to the flag before Hamilton passed Sainz for ninth with 10 laps to go. It was advantage Mercedes again, but when Russell was passed by Perez, for third, the ‘silver arrows’ hopes hung on the five-second penalty the Mexican was given for an earlier clash with Norris as the flag came out for Verstappen.

Formula 1: Max Verstappen caps off majestic season with record-breaking win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has slammed the Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for later in the weekend, saying the event is "99 per cent show" and that he isn't looking forward to the race.&nbsp;

The Grand Prix weekend kick-started on Wednesday evening with a lavish and rather over-the-top opening ceremony that featured performances from popular celebrities.&nbsp;

"It's 99 per cent show and one per cent sporting event.&nbsp;Not a lot of emotions to be honest. I mean I don't like...I just want to always focus on the performance side of things, I don't like all the things around it anyway," said Verstappen.&nbsp;

The Red Bull driver said he didn't have a chat with the F1 organisers about his views but doubted his views would have an impact on the proceedings.&nbsp;

"I don't know. I guess they still make money if I like it or not, so it's not up to me. But I'm also not going to fake it," he said.

<h2>No interesting: Verstappen on street circuit&nbsp;</h2>

Quizzed about the street circuit that has been laid across the Las Vegas strip, much to the inconvenience of the locals, Verstappen was blunt in his response.&nbsp;

"Yeah, not very interesting...it's just not many corners to be honest," Verstappen said, adding that he wasn't particularly looking forward to the race.

"No. No, but I'm looking forward to trying to do the best I can, but I'm not looking forward to this," he said, pointing to the hospitality areas above the paddock.

While F1's owners Liberty Media have grown the sport ever since taking over in 2016, the over-commercialisation has led to calls from the spectators to dial it down a bit.&nbsp;

The US has been given three races apart from the traditional race in Austin by the American owners in an attempt to tap the market. Mimai GP was introduced last year amid much criticism but Liberty Media have gone ahead and given the nod to Las Vegas GP as well, congesting the already cramped calendar.&nbsp;

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Having won the World Championship in Qatar in October, Verstappen would still be hoping to win the penultimate race before moving to Abu Dhabi where he has some fond memories of winning the maiden championship.&nbsp;

Verstappen won the Brazil Grand Prix earlier this month rather comfortably with McLaren's Lando Norris and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finishing behind him.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has slammed the Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for later in the weekend, saying the event is "99 per cent show" and that he isn't looking forward to the race.

Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has slammed the Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for later in the weekend, saying the event is "99 per cent show" and that he isn't looking forward to the race. The Grand Prix weekend kick-started on Wednesday evening with a lavish and rather over-the-top opening ceremony that featured performances from popular celebrities. "It's 99 per cent show and one per cent sporting event. Not a lot of emotions to be honest. I mean I don't like...I just want to always focus on the performance side of things, I don't like all the things around it anyway," said Verstappen. The Red Bull driver said he didn't have a chat with the F1 organisers about his views but doubted his views would have an impact on the proceedings. "I don't know. I guess they still make money if I like it or not, so it's not up to me. But I'm also not going to fake it," he said. No interesting: Verstappen on street circuit Quizzed about the street circuit that has been laid across the Las Vegas strip, much to the inconvenience of the locals, Verstappen was blunt in his response. "Yeah, not very interesting...it's just not many corners to be honest," Verstappen said, adding that he wasn't particularly looking forward to the race. "No. No, but I'm looking forward to trying to do the best I can, but I'm not looking forward to this," he said, pointing to the hospitality areas above the paddock. While F1's owners Liberty Media have grown the sport ever since taking over in 2016, the over-commercialisation has led to calls from the spectators to dial it down a bit. The US has been given three races apart from the traditional race in Austin by the American owners in an attempt to tap the market. Mimai GP was introduced last year amid much criticism but Liberty Media have gone ahead and given the nod to Las Vegas GP as well, congesting the already cramped calendar. Also read | 'Happy to let anyone...': Max Verstappen invites critics to drive his F1 car for THIS reason Having won the World Championship in Qatar in October, Verstappen would still be hoping to win the penultimate race before moving to Abu Dhabi where he has some fond memories of winning the maiden championship. Verstappen won the Brazil Grand Prix earlier this month rather comfortably with McLaren's Lando Norris and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finishing behind him. (With inputs from agencies)

F1: 'I'm not going to fake it', Max Verstappen slams soulless Las Vegas GP

Formula One stewards have summoned representatives of Aston Martin, Williams and champions Red Bull to a virtual hearing on Wednesday as part of a petition by Haas to review the results of last month's U.S. Grand Prix.

The stewards said in a statement that the hearing would be potentially in two parts, with the first establishing whether there was a "significant and relevant new element" previously unavailable to the party seeking the review.

The second part will be convened at a time to be advised only if such an element is found.

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Haas, now bottom of the championship standings, are seeking a review after Williams driver Alex Albon, who ended up ninth in Austin, faced no action for alleged track limits breaches at turn six.

Haas had Nico Hulkenberg finish 11th in the race but a five second penalty for Albon would lift him into the final scoring position.

Stewards said at the time that based on the video footage available, which did not include CCTV, the evidence was not accurate or consistent enough to be sure Albon had gone over the white line.

Red Bull's involvement would appear to relate to Sergio Perez, fourth in the grand prix won by team mate Max Verstappen, while Canadian Lance Stroll was Aston Martin's only finisher in seventh place.

Formula One stewards have summoned representatives of Aston Martin, Williams and champions Red Bull to a virtual hearing on Wednesday as part of a petition by Haas to review the results of last month's U.

Formula One stewards have summoned representatives of Aston Martin, Williams and champions Red Bull to a virtual hearing on Wednesday as part of a petition by Haas to review the results of last month's U.S. Grand Prix. The stewards said in a statement that the hearing would be potentially in two parts, with the first establishing whether there was a "significant and relevant new element" previously unavailable to the party seeking the review. The second part will be convened at a time to be advised only if such an element is found. ALSO READ: Football: Spain's Jenni Hermoso hopes for positive change following kiss controversy Haas, now bottom of the championship standings, are seeking a review after Williams driver Alex Albon, who ended up ninth in Austin, faced no action for alleged track limits breaches at turn six. Haas had Nico Hulkenberg finish 11th in the race but a five second penalty for Albon would lift him into the final scoring position. Stewards said at the time that based on the video footage available, which did not include CCTV, the evidence was not accurate or consistent enough to be sure Albon had gone over the white line. Red Bull's involvement would appear to relate to Sergio Perez, fourth in the grand prix won by team mate Max Verstappen, while Canadian Lance Stroll was Aston Martin's only finisher in seventh place.

F1 - Red Bull, Aston Martin and Williams summoned in Haas hearing over October's US Grand Prix results

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took a record-extending 17th win of the Formula One season in Brazil on Sunday while Fernando Alonso provided the thrills in a red-flagged and re-started Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

McLaren's Lando Norris finished second, 8.2 seconds behind but with a bonus point for fastest lap, while Aston Martin's Alonso took third place by a whisker from Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

Verstappen, now fourth in the all-time list of winners and ahead of French great Alain Prost after his 52nd career victory, clinched the title in Qatar last month while Red Bull have also retained their constructors' title.

The champions have won 19 of the 20 races so far, including the last five in a row.

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"Well done Max, that was absolutely clinical once again," said team boss Christian Horner over the radio as Verstappen took the chequered flag from pole position at Interlagos.

The victory stretched his lead over Perez to 266 points, with the Mexican now 32 clear of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in the battle for second overall.

"The starts were very important today. Both of them were I think very good. After that the whole race was about the management of the tyres," said Verstappen, who also won Saturday's sprint race.

While the Dutch driver's victory always looked inevitable, Alonso provided the late thrills with a dramatic battle with Perez in which he showed all the attacking fire and defensive skill of a double world champion.

The Spaniard crossed the finish line just 0.053 seconds ahead of the Mexican after Perez passed him on the penultimate lap and Alonso, the oldest man in the race at 42, grabbed the place back on the last.

"It was like 30 laps when I had the pressure from Checo (Perez)," he said. "When he passed me two laps to the end, I thought 'okay, this is gone, the podium is not possible anymore'.

"This is a phenomenal result for the team. We have been struggling for a couple of months, especially the last two events with two retirements."

Norris, who started Saturday's sprint on pole, said his result was "as good as we can get nowadays and for the time being".

The podium was the 13th of the Briton's career, equalling Nick Heidfeld's unwanted record of the most top-three finishes without a win.

<h2>FERRARI BLOW, MERCEDES MISERY</h2>

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was fifth, ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Hamilton, whose Mercedes team had their worst result of the season so far.

Yuki Tsunoda was ninth for AlphaTauri and Esteban Ocon took the final point for Alpine.

George Russell, last year's winner for Mercedes, retired from 11th place with an overheating power unit facing imminent failure.

Ferrari suffered a blow before the race had even started when Charles Leclerc, who had qualified on the front row, crashed out on the formation lap but still gained ultimately on Mercedes in the standings.

Norris was the big beneficiary, powering from sixth to second into the first corner and speeding past the two Aston Martins on the inside while Hamilton did the same on the outside.

A collision into the first corner involving Haas pair Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg and Williams's Alex Albon triggered the safety car before the race was red-flagged for repairs to the tyre barrier.

Verstappen again led cleanly away from the standing re-start, with Norris holding second place and putting some initial pressure on the Red Bull driver before the challenge faded, while Alonso passed Hamilton for third.

The red flags helped McLaren's Australian rookie Oscar Piastri who was caught up in the first-lap carnage but whose mechanics then had time to repair the damage and get him back out from a pitlane start.

Compatriot Daniel Ricciardo, whose AlphaTauri's rear wing was broken by a bouncing tyre at the first start, was also given a second chance.

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took a record-extending 17th win of the Formula One season in Brazil on Sunday while Fernando Alonso provided the thrills in a red-flagged and re-started Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took a record-extending 17th win of the Formula One season in Brazil on Sunday while Fernando Alonso provided the thrills in a red-flagged and re-started Sao Paulo Grand Prix. McLaren's Lando Norris finished second, 8.2 seconds behind but with a bonus point for fastest lap, while Aston Martin's Alonso took third place by a whisker from Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Verstappen, now fourth in the all-time list of winners and ahead of French great Alain Prost after his 52nd career victory, clinched the title in Qatar last month while Red Bull have also retained their constructors' title. The champions have won 19 of the 20 races so far, including the last five in a row. ALSO READ: Premier League: Arsenal blast PGMOL for referring controversy in Newcastle game "Well done Max, that was absolutely clinical once again," said team boss Christian Horner over the radio as Verstappen took the chequered flag from pole position at Interlagos. The victory stretched his lead over Perez to 266 points, with the Mexican now 32 clear of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in the battle for second overall. "The starts were very important today. Both of them were I think very good. After that the whole race was about the management of the tyres," said Verstappen, who also won Saturday's sprint race. While the Dutch driver's victory always looked inevitable, Alonso provided the late thrills with a dramatic battle with Perez in which he showed all the attacking fire and defensive skill of a double world champion. The Spaniard crossed the finish line just 0.053 seconds ahead of the Mexican after Perez passed him on the penultimate lap and Alonso, the oldest man in the race at 42, grabbed the place back on the last. "It was like 30 laps when I had the pressure from Checo (Perez)," he said. "When he passed me two laps to the end, I thought 'okay, this is gone, the podium is not possible anymore'. "This is a phenomenal result for the team. We have been struggling for a couple of months, especially the last two events with two retirements." Norris, who started Saturday's sprint on pole, said his result was "as good as we can get nowadays and for the time being". The podium was the 13th of the Briton's career, equalling Nick Heidfeld's unwanted record of the most top-three finishes without a win. FERRARI BLOW, MERCEDES MISERY Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was fifth, ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Hamilton, whose Mercedes team had their worst result of the season so far. Yuki Tsunoda was ninth for AlphaTauri and Esteban Ocon took the final point for Alpine. George Russell, last year's winner for Mercedes, retired from 11th place with an overheating power unit facing imminent failure. Ferrari suffered a blow before the race had even started when Charles Leclerc, who had qualified on the front row, crashed out on the formation lap but still gained ultimately on Mercedes in the standings. Norris was the big beneficiary, powering from sixth to second into the first corner and speeding past the two Aston Martins on the inside while Hamilton did the same on the outside. A collision into the first corner involving Haas pair Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg and Williams's Alex Albon triggered the safety car before the race was red-flagged for repairs to the tyre barrier. Verstappen again led cleanly away from the standing re-start, with Norris holding second place and putting some initial pressure on the Red Bull driver before the challenge faded, while Alonso passed Hamilton for third. The red flags helped McLaren's Australian rookie Oscar Piastri who was caught up in the first-lap carnage but whose mechanics then had time to repair the damage and get him back out from a pitlane start. Compatriot Daniel Ricciardo, whose AlphaTauri's rear wing was broken by a bouncing tyre at the first start, was also given a second chance.

Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen grabs 17th win of season at Sao Paulo Grand Prix in sprint race

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is willing to lend his powerful R19 Formula 1 car to anyone if they want to test the track limits and see if they can do better than the three-time world champion.

Verstappen is of the view that it is difficult for drivers to monitor the track limits at certain tracks and that pundits went overboard with the criticism.&nbsp;

“I will happily let anyone else drive my car, see if they can do better with track limits. Some tracks, yeah, just a lot of runoff, so naturally you are a bit…you find probably the limits a bit easier because we never really talk about track limits, for example, in Suzuka and that’s probably a bit more of an old-school track.”

Ever since the white line was set as the standard limit across all tracks by the FIA, it has become one of the big topics of discussion. The Austrian driver said owning to the new regulations, drivers were playing safe and not pushing these powerful machines to their limits.

“The latest kind of track standards, they have a thing to do with it and it’s a bit of a shame," Verstappen said.

"I feel like with some of these new tracks that you’re more focused on a qualy lap to not go over a white line than actually finding the limit or just the pure enjoyment of pushing. It’s more like you’re looking at: ‘did I make it or not?’ Oh, yeah, I made it’.”

During the US Grand Prix qualifying, Verstappen earned a P3 spot on the grid but his final qualifying lap was deleted after he went a fraction wide on turn 19. Consequently, he started the race from P6.&nbsp;

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<h2>Verstappen booed</h2>

Having won the World Championship in Qatar earlier this month, Verstappen refused to lift the foot off the pedal at the US GP where he claimed an impressive fightback victory.&nbsp;

Verstappen managed to keep a charging Lewis Hamilton at bay to secure his 50th career win from sixth on the grid. However, the crowd in Austin was loudly booed when he took to the podium to receive the trophy.&nbsp;

Fans were heard chanting Verstappen's Red Bull teammate&nbsp;Sergio Perez's name while Hamilton and Lando Norris were both met with applause.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is willing to lend his powerful R19 Formula 1 car to anyone if they want to test the track limits and see if they can do better than the three-time world champion.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is willing to lend his powerful R19 Formula 1 car to anyone if they want to test the track limits and see if they can do better than the three-time world champion. Verstappen is of the view that it is difficult for drivers to monitor the track limits at certain tracks and that pundits went overboard with the criticism. “I will happily let anyone else drive my car, see if they can do better with track limits. Some tracks, yeah, just a lot of runoff, so naturally you are a bit…you find probably the limits a bit easier because we never really talk about track limits, for example, in Suzuka and that’s probably a bit more of an old-school track.” Ever since the white line was set as the standard limit across all tracks by the FIA, it has become one of the big topics of discussion. The Austrian driver said owning to the new regulations, drivers were playing safe and not pushing these powerful machines to their limits. “The latest kind of track standards, they have a thing to do with it and it’s a bit of a shame," Verstappen said. "I feel like with some of these new tracks that you’re more focused on a qualy lap to not go over a white line than actually finding the limit or just the pure enjoyment of pushing. It’s more like you’re looking at: ‘did I make it or not?’ Oh, yeah, I made it’.” During the US Grand Prix qualifying, Verstappen earned a P3 spot on the grid but his final qualifying lap was deleted after he went a fraction wide on turn 19. Consequently, he started the race from P6. Also read | F1: Max Verstappen grabs 50th career win at US Grand Prix; Lewis Hamilton disqualified after post-race checks Verstappen booed Having won the World Championship in Qatar earlier this month, Verstappen refused to lift the foot off the pedal at the US GP where he claimed an impressive fightback victory. Verstappen managed to keep a charging Lewis Hamilton at bay to secure his 50th career win from sixth on the grid. However, the crowd in Austin was loudly booed when he took to the podium to receive the trophy. Fans were heard chanting Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez's name while Hamilton and Lando Norris were both met with applause. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Happy to let anyone...': Max Verstappen invites critics to drive his F1 car for THIS reason

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season, at the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from second after post-race checks.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who finished sixth, was also excluded for excessive wear of the mandatory wooden plank under the car's floor.

"Others got it right where we got it wrong and there's no wiggle room in the rules. We need to take it on the chin, do the learning, and come back stronger next weekend," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Hamilton's exclusion meant McLaren's Lando Norris moved up from third to second with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz completing the podium, even if the ceremonies were long over by then.

The victory was Verstappen's third in a row at Austin's Circuit of the Americas and equalled, with four races to spare, the record the Dutch 26-year-old set last year for most wins in a single season.

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Dominant Red Bull and Verstappen, who started in sixth place and whose win was the first in Austin by a driver not on the front row, have already secured the constructors' and drivers' titles.

"The whole race, I was struggling a lot with the brakes," said Verstappen, who was booed by some of the crowd as he stood on the podium. "You could see it was very close to the end."

Norris, lining up on the front row, seized the lead from pole-sitter Leclerc into the first corner but his hopes of a first win in his 100th start had faded by the half distance.

On the plus side, his points haul allowed McLaren to leapfrog Aston Martin for fourth in the constructors' standings.

Verstappen was fifth by the end of lap one and used the DRS drag reduction to take the lead from Norris on the 28th of 56 laps.

He did not just disappear into the distance, as so often this season, instead complaining over the radio about the brakes and giving Mercedes hope that they might be able to reel him in with their upgraded car.

"We changed the brakes after yesterday and it was not good," he said, referring to the Saturday 19-lap sprint that he won from pole.

"I had no good feeling under braking and I couldn't really get on top of it for the whole race, so this is something we need to understand."

<h2>MORE LAPS</h2>

Seven times world champion Hamilton provided excitement at the end as he chased Verstappen, starting the last lap only 1.8 seconds behind after being 5.3 adrift when he passed Norris with seven laps remaining.

"We were catching them towards the end and I was hopeful but we needed some more laps," said Hamilton before the summons to stewards.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez moved up to fourth with George Russell fifth for Mercedes ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, who started from the pit lane.

AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda moved up to eighth and also took a bonus point for fastest lap right at the finish.

Williams duo Alex Albon and rookie Logan Sargeant bagged unexpected points with ninth and 10th, the latter scoring for the first time and in his home race.

Verstappen increased his unassailable lead over Mexican Perez to 226 points and became only the fifth Formula One driver to reach 50 wins. Perez in turn moved 39 clear of closest rival Hamilton.

If Verstappen wins in Mexico next weekend he will match the tally of four times world champion Alain Prost and could overtake former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel's 53 wins before the end of the season.

Alpine's Esteban Ocon and McLaren's Oscar Piastri collided and retired, as did Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.

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Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season, at the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from second after post-race checks. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who finished sixth, was also excluded for excessive wear of the mandatory wooden plank under the car's floor. "Others got it right where we got it wrong and there's no wiggle room in the rules. We need to take it on the chin, do the learning, and come back stronger next weekend," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. Hamilton's exclusion meant McLaren's Lando Norris moved up from third to second with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz completing the podium, even if the ceremonies were long over by then. The victory was Verstappen's third in a row at Austin's Circuit of the Americas and equalled, with four races to spare, the record the Dutch 26-year-old set last year for most wins in a single season. ALSO READ: Manuel Locatelli wins it for Juventus against 10-man AC Milan in blockbuster Serie A clash Dominant Red Bull and Verstappen, who started in sixth place and whose win was the first in Austin by a driver not on the front row, have already secured the constructors' and drivers' titles. "The whole race, I was struggling a lot with the brakes," said Verstappen, who was booed by some of the crowd as he stood on the podium. "You could see it was very close to the end." Norris, lining up on the front row, seized the lead from pole-sitter Leclerc into the first corner but his hopes of a first win in his 100th start had faded by the half distance. On the plus side, his points haul allowed McLaren to leapfrog Aston Martin for fourth in the constructors' standings. Verstappen was fifth by the end of lap one and used the DRS drag reduction to take the lead from Norris on the 28th of 56 laps. He did not just disappear into the distance, as so often this season, instead complaining over the radio about the brakes and giving Mercedes hope that they might be able to reel him in with their upgraded car. "We changed the brakes after yesterday and it was not good," he said, referring to the Saturday 19-lap sprint that he won from pole. "I had no good feeling under braking and I couldn't really get on top of it for the whole race, so this is something we need to understand." MORE LAPS Seven times world champion Hamilton provided excitement at the end as he chased Verstappen, starting the last lap only 1.8 seconds behind after being 5.3 adrift when he passed Norris with seven laps remaining. "We were catching them towards the end and I was hopeful but we needed some more laps," said Hamilton before the summons to stewards. Red Bull's Sergio Perez moved up to fourth with George Russell fifth for Mercedes ahead of Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, who started from the pit lane. AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda moved up to eighth and also took a bonus point for fastest lap right at the finish. Williams duo Alex Albon and rookie Logan Sargeant bagged unexpected points with ninth and 10th, the latter scoring for the first time and in his home race. Verstappen increased his unassailable lead over Mexican Perez to 226 points and became only the fifth Formula One driver to reach 50 wins. Perez in turn moved 39 clear of closest rival Hamilton. If Verstappen wins in Mexico next weekend he will match the tally of four times world champion Alain Prost and could overtake former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel's 53 wins before the end of the season. Alpine's Esteban Ocon and McLaren's Oscar Piastri collided and retired, as did Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Three-time world champion Max Verstappen has weighed in on his future in Formula 1. Quizzed if the fans would ever see him in the iconic red of Ferrari, Verstappen said he would be 31 when his current contract expires and a switch may not be completely out of the picture.&nbsp;

The Dutch driver has been in a class of his own ever since he won the first title in 2021, in&nbsp;a rather controversial manner against Lewis Hamilton. He won the third championship last week at the Qatar Grand Prix, with four races still left in the calendar.&nbsp;

“It has an incredible history in this sport and is a great opponent to compete against. Future at Ferrari? When my current contract expires I will be 31 years old and I think I can still do well," Verstappen was quoted as saying by Sportweek.&nbsp;

Verstappen has been with Red Bull since 2016 and the two have enjoyed a highly fruitful partnership over the years. Despite rumours surrounding a Ferrari move, Verstappen added that he was happy with Red Bull and felt at home with the current team.&nbsp;

"It would be a beautiful story if I could drive here forever, that's for sure, something that will be amazing. I'm really happy with where I am. I feel at home, I feel really happy with the people who are very close to me here in the team. For me, this is not something that I need to seek. I have a few more years left on my contract anyway, so I'm just enjoying the moment."

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<h2>Ferrari's title drought&nbsp;</h2>

While Red Bull has been enjoying a stellar run on the F1 grid, Ferrari has been struggling. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have struggled to land consistent podiums this season, primarily due to deficiencies in the car. The last driver to win the championship&nbsp;with Ferrari remains Kimi Raikkonen, who won it in 2007.&nbsp;

Regarding the lack of competition around him, Verstappen wished to have more challenge.&nbsp;

"I mean, yes, to fight different teams. But on the other hand, I also really challenge myself. I really try to get the best out of myself every single weekend. I try to look at things that I can do better and I try to improve as a driver, which I think is also great because you have all this success, right?"

At the back end of the season, Mercedes and McLaren have emerged as the two rivals that can potentially challenge Verstappen next year.&nbsp;

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Three-time world champion Max Verstappen has weighed in on his future in Formula 1. Quizzed if the fans would ever see him in the iconic red of Ferrari, Verstappen said he would be 31 when his current contract expires and a switch may not be completely out of the picture.

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen has weighed in on his future in Formula 1. Quizzed if the fans would ever see him in the iconic red of Ferrari, Verstappen said he would be 31 when his current contract expires and a switch may not be completely out of the picture. The Dutch driver has been in a class of his own ever since he won the first title in 2021, in a rather controversial manner against Lewis Hamilton. He won the third championship last week at the Qatar Grand Prix, with four races still left in the calendar. “It has an incredible history in this sport and is a great opponent to compete against. Future at Ferrari? When my current contract expires I will be 31 years old and I think I can still do well," Verstappen was quoted as saying by Sportweek. Verstappen has been with Red Bull since 2016 and the two have enjoyed a highly fruitful partnership over the years. Despite rumours surrounding a Ferrari move, Verstappen added that he was happy with Red Bull and felt at home with the current team. "It would be a beautiful story if I could drive here forever, that's for sure, something that will be amazing. I'm really happy with where I am. I feel at home, I feel really happy with the people who are very close to me here in the team. For me, this is not something that I need to seek. I have a few more years left on my contract anyway, so I'm just enjoying the moment." Also read | Motor Racing: Women's F1 Academy to support seven Grand Prix in next season Ferrari's title drought While Red Bull has been enjoying a stellar run on the F1 grid, Ferrari has been struggling. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have struggled to land consistent podiums this season, primarily due to deficiencies in the car. The last driver to win the championship with Ferrari remains Kimi Raikkonen, who won it in 2007. Regarding the lack of competition around him, Verstappen wished to have more challenge. "I mean, yes, to fight different teams. But on the other hand, I also really challenge myself. I really try to get the best out of myself every single weekend. I try to look at things that I can do better and I try to improve as a driver, which I think is also great because you have all this success, right?" At the back end of the season, Mercedes and McLaren have emerged as the two rivals that can potentially challenge Verstappen next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Will Max Verstappen join Ferrari? Three-time world champion weighs in on his future

FIA is looking into calendar changes and other measures after drivers felt nauseous, nearly fainted and puked during the Qatar Grand Prix over the weekend. Drivers needed medical attention after the race as temperatures in excess of 30C and high humidity made the competition tough.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a statement released on Monday (Oct 9), the governing body of Formula 1 said drivers should not be subjected to such conditions.&nbsp;

"While being elite athletes, they should not be expected to compete under conditions that could jeopardise their health or safety," read the statement.&nbsp;

"The FIA has begun an analysis into the situation in Qatar to provide recommendations for future situations of extreme weather conditions," added the governing body.

FIA added that although Qatar GP was scheduled to take place later in the&nbsp;year in 2024 when temperatures are lower, it was looking to take&nbsp;"material action now to avoid a repeat of this scenario".&nbsp;

"A number of measures will be discussed at the upcoming medical commission meeting in Paris. Measures may include guidance for competitors, research into modifications for more efficient airflow in the cockpit, and recommendations for changes to the calendar to align with acceptable climatic conditions, amongst others," it added.&nbsp;

FIA is expected to study other motor sporting series' such as&nbsp;cross-country events in extreme climates and apply the learnings to F1&nbsp;circuit events.&nbsp;

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<h2 data-reactid=".24pp6mj1mto.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7">Drivers lament their pain&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, after the race, Aston Martin&nbsp;driver Lance Stroll said he faded in and out of&nbsp;consciousness because of the extreme heat. A video going viral on social media showed Stroll swaying to and fro while driving - suggesting he had momentarily lost consciousness.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Alex Albon was treated for acute heat exposure at one of the on-track medical centres. his rookie teammate Logan Sargeant was also forced to park his car through illness as Alpine's Esteban Ocon vomited during the race.&nbsp;

Mercedes driver, George Russell, who was involved in an accident with his teammate revealed that he also came close to blacking out after driving back from last to fourth. His British counterpart Lando Norris described the race as "too dangerous".&nbsp;

With tough racing conditions taking a toll on the drivers, teams have been demanding that the FIA reduce the number of races in a year. However, owing to the growing popularity of F1,&nbsp;the total number of races will increase to&nbsp;24 beginning next year, with the Chinese Grand Prix making a comeback.&nbsp;

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FIA is looking into calendar changes and other measures after drivers felt nauseous, nearly fainted and puked during the Qatar Grand Prix over the weekend. Drivers needed medical attention after the race as temperatures in excess of 30C and high humidity made the competition tough.

FIA is looking into calendar changes and other measures after drivers felt nauseous, nearly fainted and puked during the Qatar Grand Prix over the weekend. Drivers needed medical attention after the race as temperatures in excess of 30C and high humidity made the competition tough. In a statement released on Monday (Oct 9), the governing body of Formula 1 said drivers should not be subjected to such conditions. "While being elite athletes, they should not be expected to compete under conditions that could jeopardise their health or safety," read the statement. "The FIA has begun an analysis into the situation in Qatar to provide recommendations for future situations of extreme weather conditions," added the governing body. FIA added that although Qatar GP was scheduled to take place later in the year in 2024 when temperatures are lower, it was looking to take "material action now to avoid a repeat of this scenario". "A number of measures will be discussed at the upcoming medical commission meeting in Paris. Measures may include guidance for competitors, research into modifications for more efficient airflow in the cockpit, and recommendations for changes to the calendar to align with acceptable climatic conditions, amongst others," it added. FIA is expected to study other motor sporting series' such as cross-country events in extreme climates and apply the learnings to F1 circuit events. Also read | FIA boss says F1 should have more teams but fewer races Drivers lament their pain Notably, after the race, Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll said he faded in and out of consciousness because of the extreme heat. A video going viral on social media showed Stroll swaying to and fro while driving - suggesting he had momentarily lost consciousness. Meanwhile, Alex Albon was treated for acute heat exposure at one of the on-track medical centres. his rookie teammate Logan Sargeant was also forced to park his car through illness as Alpine's Esteban Ocon vomited during the race. Mercedes driver, George Russell, who was involved in an accident with his teammate revealed that he also came close to blacking out after driving back from last to fourth. His British counterpart Lando Norris described the race as "too dangerous". With tough racing conditions taking a toll on the drivers, teams have been demanding that the FIA reduce the number of races in a year. However, owing to the growing popularity of F1, the total number of races will increase to 24 beginning next year, with the Chinese Grand Prix making a comeback. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIA to look at F1 calendar changes after drivers puke, faint at Qatar Grand Prix

Amid chatter on the Formula 1&nbsp;circuit to have more races, after the induction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix this year,&nbsp;FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has had his say on the matter.&nbsp;Sulayem is of the view that F1 should have more teams and fewer races, which might hint at the possibility of&nbsp;US-based Andretti joining the F1 bandwagon.&nbsp;

It was only last week that FIA approved Andretti's application and sent it to Liberty Media-owned&nbsp;Formula One Management (FOM) for commercial discussions.&nbsp;

Sulayem said he was optimistic that the American company which has joined forces with General Motors' renowned&nbsp;Cadillac brand&nbsp;will become the 11th team to enter the F1 grid.&nbsp;

"Saying no to a team which has been approved by the FIA - it's very hard," Sulayem was quoted as saying by Reuters.

"You can call me optimistic, I'm always optimistic. I think yes," he added when asked whether he thought Andretti would prevail.

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<h2>FIA should be begging OEMs</h2>

The Emirati revealed his future plans to expand the sport and asserted that reaching the complete set of 12 teams was his goal. F1's rules allow for up to 12 teams.&nbsp;

"The FIA should be asking, begging, OEMs [car manufacturers] to come in. We should not just say no to them," he said.

"If you say what is my dream, it is to fill up the 12 [slots] and to have one US team from an OEM and a PU [power unit] and a driver from there driving. And then go to China maybe and ask for the same thing and do it."

Currently, the F1 paddock has space for 10 teams with team bosses not enthusiastic about the prospect of another team on the grid. They are of the view that the introduction of new F1 teams would eat into their profit shares.&nbsp;

Notably, any new entrant is required to cough out a $200m (£164m) anti-dilution fee to current teams to compensate for the loss in prize money. However, teams insist that the current sum is insufficient, especially since F1 under Liberty Media has enjoyed renewed success in recent years. The teams are demanding that instead of $200 million, the new entrant furnish $1 billion to make up for the losses.&nbsp;

Beginning 2024, the F1 calendar will have 24 races, two mid-season breaks, four doubleheaders, two tripleheaders, and the return of the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Amid chatter on the Formula 1 circuit to have more races, after the induction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix this year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has had his say on the matter.

Amid chatter on the Formula 1 circuit to have more races, after the induction of the Las Vegas Grand Prix this year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has had his say on the matter. Sulayem is of the view that F1 should have more teams and fewer races, which might hint at the possibility of US-based Andretti joining the F1 bandwagon. It was only last week that FIA approved Andretti's application and sent it to Liberty Media-owned Formula One Management (FOM) for commercial discussions. Sulayem said he was optimistic that the American company which has joined forces with General Motors' renowned Cadillac brand will become the 11th team to enter the F1 grid. "Saying no to a team which has been approved by the FIA - it's very hard," Sulayem was quoted as saying by Reuters. "You can call me optimistic, I'm always optimistic. I think yes," he added when asked whether he thought Andretti would prevail. Also read | F1: Sergio Perez alleges nationality bias; points to Russell's crash at Singapore GP FIA should be begging OEMs The Emirati revealed his future plans to expand the sport and asserted that reaching the complete set of 12 teams was his goal. F1's rules allow for up to 12 teams. "The FIA should be asking, begging, OEMs [car manufacturers] to come in. We should not just say no to them," he said. "If you say what is my dream, it is to fill up the 12 [slots] and to have one US team from an OEM and a PU [power unit] and a driver from there driving. And then go to China maybe and ask for the same thing and do it." Currently, the F1 paddock has space for 10 teams with team bosses not enthusiastic about the prospect of another team on the grid. They are of the view that the introduction of new F1 teams would eat into their profit shares. Notably, any new entrant is required to cough out a $200m (£164m) anti-dilution fee to current teams to compensate for the loss in prize money. However, teams insist that the current sum is insufficient, especially since F1 under Liberty Media has enjoyed renewed success in recent years. The teams are demanding that instead of $200 million, the new entrant furnish $1 billion to make up for the losses. Beginning 2024, the F1 calendar will have 24 races, two mid-season breaks, four doubleheaders, two tripleheaders, and the return of the Chinese Grand Prix. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Carlos Sainz was ruled out of starting Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix for Ferrari after suffering a fuel-system problem on his car.&nbsp;

The Italian team confirmed his absence from the grid in a statement that followed a frantic effort by his mechanics, on the grid, before the race.

In the end, the team decided with barely an hour to go that his SF-23 would not be ready in time to occupy his disappointing 12th spot on the grid for the race.

The statement said: "Due to a fuel system issue on his car, Carlos will not take part in the Qatar GP."

Sainz claimed victory for Ferrari at the Singapore Grand Prix last month, ending a 10-race winning streak for world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull.

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His Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc will carry their hopes from fifth on the grid.

Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez will start the race from the pit lane due to car changes following his crash with Alpine's Esteban Ocon in Saturday's sprint race.

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Carlos Sainz was ruled out of starting Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix for Ferrari after suffering a fuel-system problem on his car. The Italian team confirmed his absence from the grid in a statement that followed a frantic effort by his mechanics, on the grid, before the race.

Carlos Sainz was ruled out of starting Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix for Ferrari after suffering a fuel-system problem on his car. The Italian team confirmed his absence from the grid in a statement that followed a frantic effort by his mechanics, on the grid, before the race. In the end, the team decided with barely an hour to go that his SF-23 would not be ready in time to occupy his disappointing 12th spot on the grid for the race. The statement said: "Due to a fuel system issue on his car, Carlos will not take part in the Qatar GP." Sainz claimed victory for Ferrari at the Singapore Grand Prix last month, ending a 10-race winning streak for world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Also read | F1: Sergio Perez alleges nationality bias; points to Russell's crash at Singapore GP His Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc will carry their hopes from fifth on the grid. Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez will start the race from the pit lane due to car changes following his crash with Alpine's Esteban Ocon in Saturday's sprint race. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Unfortunate Carlos Sainz sits out Qatar Grand Prix due to fuel problems

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has claimed there is a nationality bias in the media, pointing to the recent crash involving&nbsp;George Russell.&nbsp;

During the Singapore Grand Prix, the British driver had an awful crash on the last lap of the race which pushed him from third place to last.&nbsp;Perez explained there was not much noise around the crash but if the same happened to him, the media platforms would instantly make stories and&nbsp;speculate about drivers underperforming and their seats being in danger.

“We saw it with Russell. He crashed from third place on the last lap, but you don’t hear anyone talking about it. If something like that happens at Red Bull, you immediately have three hundred media channels on your roof telling you that you have to leave,” he told Spanish publication Marca.

"This kind of thing happens a lot in F1 and that's how it works in a team environment, but I think it also has a lot of influence that I am Mexican," he added.&nbsp;

<h2>Other instances of bias against Perez</h2>

Perez insinuating of a subconscious bias in the media and on the F1 grid regarding his Mexican heritage&nbsp;is not without reasons. Last month,&nbsp;Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko was forced to apologise for his offensive remarks where he blamed Perez's fluctuating form on his 'cultural heritage'.&nbsp;

“We know that he has problems in qualifying, he has fluctuations in form, he is South American and he is just not as completely focused in his head as Max [Verstappen] is or as Sebastian [Vettel],” Marko said then.

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After receiving extreme backlash for his rather innate comments, the 80-year-old Austrian, who is an adviser to Red Bull, issued a formal statement.&nbsp;

“I would like to apologise for my offensive remark and want to make it absolutely clear that I do not believe that we can generalise about the people from any country, any race, any ethnicity."

Meanwhile, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has already hinted about Perez's contract extension being in jeopardy, especially if he underperforms.&nbsp;

"Checo is in the hot seat at the moment and will obviously be keen to extend. We’ll see how Daniel does; we’ll see how Yuki does and in the background we’ll see what Liam’s capable of in the test-and-reserve role," he told Sky Sports.

While Perez struggles to emulate the performance of his teammate Max Verstappen, he remains in the second spot in the driver standings, maintaining a lead of 33 points over third-place Lewis Hamilton.&nbsp;

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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has claimed there is a nationality bias in the media, pointing to the recent crash involving George Russell. During the Singapore Grand Prix, the British driver had an awful crash on the last lap of the race which pushed him from third place to last.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has claimed there is a nationality bias in the media, pointing to the recent crash involving George Russell. During the Singapore Grand Prix, the British driver had an awful crash on the last lap of the race which pushed him from third place to last. Perez explained there was not much noise around the crash but if the same happened to him, the media platforms would instantly make stories and speculate about drivers underperforming and their seats being in danger. “We saw it with Russell. He crashed from third place on the last lap, but you don’t hear anyone talking about it. If something like that happens at Red Bull, you immediately have three hundred media channels on your roof telling you that you have to leave,” he told Spanish publication Marca. "This kind of thing happens a lot in F1 and that's how it works in a team environment, but I think it also has a lot of influence that I am Mexican," he added. Other instances of bias against Perez Perez insinuating of a subconscious bias in the media and on the F1 grid regarding his Mexican heritage is not without reasons. Last month, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko was forced to apologise for his offensive remarks where he blamed Perez's fluctuating form on his 'cultural heritage'. “We know that he has problems in qualifying, he has fluctuations in form, he is South American and he is just not as completely focused in his head as Max [Verstappen] is or as Sebastian [Vettel],” Marko said then. Watch | ICC World Cup 2023: 1996 WC-winning coach Dav Whatmore picks game-changers for WC × After receiving extreme backlash for his rather innate comments, the 80-year-old Austrian, who is an adviser to Red Bull, issued a formal statement. “I would like to apologise for my offensive remark and want to make it absolutely clear that I do not believe that we can generalise about the people from any country, any race, any ethnicity." Meanwhile, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has already hinted about Perez's contract extension being in jeopardy, especially if he underperforms. "Checo is in the hot seat at the moment and will obviously be keen to extend. We’ll see how Daniel does; we’ll see how Yuki does and in the background we’ll see what Liam’s capable of in the test-and-reserve role," he told Sky Sports. While Perez struggles to emulate the performance of his teammate Max Verstappen, he remains in the second spot in the driver standings, maintaining a lead of 33 points over third-place Lewis Hamilton. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

F1: Sergio Perez alleges nationality bias; points to Russell's crash at Singapore GP

Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Runaway championship leader Verstappen finished ahead of McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and can lift the title at next month's Qatar Grand Prix.

Verstappen's win helped Red Bull clinch their second straight constructors' title even though teammate Sergio Perez retired from the race.

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"You have built a rocket ship of a car," he told his team over the radio after crossing the line.

Nearest challengers Mercedes were unable to stay in contention, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fifth and George Russell placing seventh.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fourth, while teammate Carlos Sainz was sixth.

Verstappen was back to his breathtaking best after a disappointing fifth-place finish at last week's Singapore Grand Prix.

He held off a double challenge from McLaren to take the lead ahead off Norris at the first turn.

First the Dutchman veered right to squeeze out Piastri, who was starting from second on the grid, then moved left to stop Norris from darting through the gap.

The safety car came out soon after, with Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu taking damage at the start of the race.

Perez got into trouble when he picked up a five-second penalty for a safety car infringement.

The Mexican retired from the race a few laps later, telling his team "the car doesn't feel right".

He later came back out, ensuring that he would not have to serve his time penalty at the next race.

Russell and Hamilton tried to chase Leclerc but Sainz got himself in the mix by going past Russell late on.

Bottas, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Williams pair Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant failed to finish the race.

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Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Runaway championship leader Verstappen finished ahead of McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and can lift the title at next month's Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen's win helped Red Bull clinch their second straight constructors' title even though teammate Sergio Perez retired from the race. Also Read: Tennis: Maria Sakkari beats Caroline Dolehide in Guadalajara Open for second WTA title "You have built a rocket ship of a car," he told his team over the radio after crossing the line. Nearest challengers Mercedes were unable to stay in contention, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fifth and George Russell placing seventh. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fourth, while teammate Carlos Sainz was sixth. Verstappen was back to his breathtaking best after a disappointing fifth-place finish at last week's Singapore Grand Prix. He held off a double challenge from McLaren to take the lead ahead off Norris at the first turn. First the Dutchman veered right to squeeze out Piastri, who was starting from second on the grid, then moved left to stop Norris from darting through the gap. The safety car came out soon after, with Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu taking damage at the start of the race. Perez got into trouble when he picked up a five-second penalty for a safety car infringement. The Mexican retired from the race a few laps later, telling his team "the car doesn't feel right". He later came back out, ensuring that he would not have to serve his time penalty at the next race. Russell and Hamilton tried to chase Leclerc but Sainz got himself in the mix by going past Russell late on. Bottas, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Williams pair Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant failed to finish the race. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull clinch constructors' championship

Max Verstappen hit back at Mercedes&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;team boss Toto Wolff on Thursday after the Austrian said the Red Bull driver's record run of 10 wins in a row was irrelevant and just for Wikipedia. Wolff made his comments after this month's Italian Grand Prix, where Mercedes were beaten by both Ferraris as well as the two Red Bulls.

Asked at the Singapore Grand Prix for his reaction, Verstappen said he was not disappointed. "They had a pretty shit race, so probably he was still pissed off with their performance," the 25-year-old Dutch driver told a news conference ahead of a race that could bring his team a 16th successive victory. "He almost sounds like he’s an employee of our team sometimes, but luckily not."

Verstappen, who is 145 points clear of team mate Sergio Perez in the championship and set for a third title well before the end of the season, suggested Wolff should focus on his own team. "That’s what we did in the past as well, when we were behind them and when they were dominating," he said. "I think you should be able to appreciate when a team is doing really well. Which I think we’ve done&nbsp;in the past, because it worked also as a kind of inspiration. To see someone&nbsp;that dominant, it was very impressive at the time.

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"We knew that we just had to work harder, try to be better and try to get to that level. And now that we are there, we are very happy of course that we are there and we are enjoying the moment."

Mercedes won a record eight constructors' titles in a row between 2014 and 2021, with Lewis Hamilton taking six of his seven championships with the team. Hamilton is currently fourth in the standings, 200 points behind Verstappen. The Briton's team mate and compatriot George Russell, the last non-Red Bull driver to win a race, is seventh and 255 points off the lead.

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Max Verstappen hit back at Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff on Thursday after the Austrian said the Red Bull driver's record run of 10 wins in a row was irrelevant and just for Wikipedia.

Max Verstappen hit back at Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff on Thursday after the Austrian said the Red Bull driver's record run of 10 wins in a row was irrelevant and just for Wikipedia. Wolff made his comments after this month's Italian Grand Prix, where Mercedes were beaten by both Ferraris as well as the two Red Bulls. Asked at the Singapore Grand Prix for his reaction, Verstappen said he was not disappointed. "They had a pretty shit race, so probably he was still pissed off with their performance," the 25-year-old Dutch driver told a news conference ahead of a race that could bring his team a 16th successive victory. "He almost sounds like he’s an employee of our team sometimes, but luckily not." Verstappen, who is 145 points clear of team mate Sergio Perez in the championship and set for a third title well before the end of the season, suggested Wolff should focus on his own team. "That’s what we did in the past as well, when we were behind them and when they were dominating," he said. "I think you should be able to appreciate when a team is doing really well. Which I think we’ve done in the past, because it worked also as a kind of inspiration. To see someone that dominant, it was very impressive at the time. Also read: Women's World Cup winners Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso among FIFA Best nominees "We knew that we just had to work harder, try to be better and try to get to that level. And now that we are there, we are very happy of course that we are there and we are enjoying the moment." Mercedes won a record eight constructors' titles in a row between 2014 and 2021, with Lewis Hamilton taking six of his seven championships with the team. Hamilton is currently fourth in the standings, 200 points behind Verstappen. The Briton's team mate and compatriot George Russell, the last non-Red Bull driver to win a race, is seventh and 255 points off the lead. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula One: Max Verstappen slams Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff over 'Wikipedia' remark

Max&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;wrote his name in Formula One's history books on Sunday after winning a record-breaking 10th straight race, coming out on top at the Italian Grand Prix in another show of force from Red Bull.

The reigning world champion dominated on a beautiful day in northern Italy which left Ferrari fans disappointed, with&nbsp;Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez finishing second ahead of home hope and pole-sitter Carlos Sainz.

Red Bull hailed a "stroll in the park" after a brilliant one-two which extended&nbsp;Verstappen's lead on Perez at the top of the drivers' standings to 145 points and also maintained a perfect team record of 14 wins from as many GPs this season.

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"I never thought at the beginning of the season that something like this was possible. Very proud, but also just very happy with the race in general,"&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;told reporters.&nbsp;

"At one point Carlos had a little lock up which gave me a little run at turn two, and once I got into the lead I could just focus on my own pace."

Spaniard Sainz crossed more than 11 seconds behind&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;despite a valiant performance in an exciting race.

The red sea of home fans loudly chanted "Carlos, Carlos" in appreciation of Sainz's first podium finish of the year, just ahead of fellow Ferrari man Charles Leclerc who was the last Scuderia driver to win at Monza in 2019.

"Very happy because P3 at Monza in front of the 'tifosi' is as good as it can get, at least for this weekend because Red Bull were in the end quite a bit quicker than us as we expected," said Sainz.

"It was a day to try and I did everything I could to keep them behind."

Verstappen&nbsp;has now won 12 of this season's races and is all but certain to claim his third consecutive F1 title after breaking a record he shared with Sebastian Vettel by winning in Zandvoort last weekend.

<h2>Record breaker</h2>

He needs four more wins from the season's remaining eight GPs to break his own record for victories in one year and is 90 points away from the all-time highest tally of 454 he accumulated in 2022.

The Dutch driver made it 10 in a row in a race which was delayed by 20 minutes and cut to 51 laps after Yuki Tsunoda's AlphaTauri car suffered a power-unit failure during the pre-race formation lap.

Sainz knew he had to keep&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;at bay in the opening two corners just after lights out and he drew a massive cheer from the stands once he was round the third Biassono turn and still ahead.

Verstappen&nbsp;was practically attached to Sainz's rear with Leclerc pursuing close behind in support of his teammate.

But Sainz's resistance ended at the start of lap 15 when&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;pounced on a slow exit from the first corner and surged into the lead.

Verstappen&nbsp;was back in front 10 laps later after a round of pit stops, blowing past former title rival Lewis Hamilton and showing the rest of the field a clean pair of heels.

With first place all-but sewn up Ferrari battled to keep the two other podium spots but Perez slipped past Sainz at the start of lap 45 to demonstrate Red Bull's dominance.

All that was left was for Ferrari's pair to do battle for a spot on the podium, with Sainz just holding on after another race in which no-one could handle Red Bull's power.

Red Bull's closest challenger Fernando Alonso fell 194 points behind&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;after finishing ninth, with Lewis Hamilton looming over his fellow veteran's shoulder in the overall standings following a creditable sixth spot.

Seven-time world champion Hamilton, 38, trails Alonso by six points despite a difficult weekend in his Mercedes, with whom he confirmed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.

Last season Hamilton failed to win or claim pole position at any GP for the first time in his career and he looks a long way from adding to his record 103 race victories.

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Max Verstappen wrote his name in Formula One's history books on Sunday after winning a record-breaking 10th straight race, coming out on top at the Italian Grand Prix in another show of force from Red Bull.

Max Verstappen wrote his name in Formula One's history books on Sunday after winning a record-breaking 10th straight race, coming out on top at the Italian Grand Prix in another show of force from Red Bull. The reigning world champion dominated on a beautiful day in northern Italy which left Ferrari fans disappointed, with Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez finishing second ahead of home hope and pole-sitter Carlos Sainz. Red Bull hailed a "stroll in the park" after a brilliant one-two which extended Verstappen's lead on Perez at the top of the drivers' standings to 145 points and also maintained a perfect team record of 14 wins from as many GPs this season. Also Read: Tennis: Coco Gauff ends Wozniacki's dream run, Novak Djokovic enter last eight in US Open "I never thought at the beginning of the season that something like this was possible. Very proud, but also just very happy with the race in general," Verstappen told reporters. "At one point Carlos had a little lock up which gave me a little run at turn two, and once I got into the lead I could just focus on my own pace." Spaniard Sainz crossed more than 11 seconds behind Verstappen despite a valiant performance in an exciting race. The red sea of home fans loudly chanted "Carlos, Carlos" in appreciation of Sainz's first podium finish of the year, just ahead of fellow Ferrari man Charles Leclerc who was the last Scuderia driver to win at Monza in 2019. "Very happy because P3 at Monza in front of the 'tifosi' is as good as it can get, at least for this weekend because Red Bull were in the end quite a bit quicker than us as we expected," said Sainz. "It was a day to try and I did everything I could to keep them behind." Verstappen has now won 12 of this season's races and is all but certain to claim his third consecutive F1 title after breaking a record he shared with Sebastian Vettel by winning in Zandvoort last weekend. Record breaker He needs four more wins from the season's remaining eight GPs to break his own record for victories in one year and is 90 points away from the all-time highest tally of 454 he accumulated in 2022. The Dutch driver made it 10 in a row in a race which was delayed by 20 minutes and cut to 51 laps after Yuki Tsunoda's AlphaTauri car suffered a power-unit failure during the pre-race formation lap. Sainz knew he had to keep Verstappen at bay in the opening two corners just after lights out and he drew a massive cheer from the stands once he was round the third Biassono turn and still ahead. Verstappen was practically attached to Sainz's rear with Leclerc pursuing close behind in support of his teammate. But Sainz's resistance ended at the start of lap 15 when Verstappen pounced on a slow exit from the first corner and surged into the lead. Verstappen was back in front 10 laps later after a round of pit stops, blowing past former title rival Lewis Hamilton and showing the rest of the field a clean pair of heels. With first place all-but sewn up Ferrari battled to keep the two other podium spots but Perez slipped past Sainz at the start of lap 45 to demonstrate Red Bull's dominance. All that was left was for Ferrari's pair to do battle for a spot on the podium, with Sainz just holding on after another race in which no-one could handle Red Bull's power. Red Bull's closest challenger Fernando Alonso fell 194 points behind Verstappen after finishing ninth, with Lewis Hamilton looming over his fellow veteran's shoulder in the overall standings following a creditable sixth spot. Seven-time world champion Hamilton, 38, trails Alonso by six points despite a difficult weekend in his Mercedes, with whom he confirmed a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Last season Hamilton failed to win or claim pole position at any GP for the first time in his career and he looks a long way from adding to his record 103 race victories. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula One: Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins record-breaking 10th straight race with Italian Grand Prix victory

F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live streaming:&nbsp;Formula 1 is back with its 15th round for the season Italien Grand Prix. The final race is scheduled to be held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. The circuit length of the track is 5.793km with 53 laps. The series began on September 1, 2023, with two practice matches for the day. One additional practice match and qualifying match will be played on September 2 and then comes the final race on Sunday, September 3.&nbsp;

<h2>Here’s everything you need to know about F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix</h2>

<h2>When is the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race scheduled?- Date</h2>

The final race of the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, September 3 2023.&nbsp;

<h2>When will the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race start?- Time</h2>

The F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race will begin at 6:30 pm IST.&nbsp;

<h2>Where will the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race be held? Place</h2>

The F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race is set to be held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

<h2>F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live-streaming details</h2>

<h2>Where to watch F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race&nbsp;live in India</h2>

Unlike last season, India is not broadcasting the 15th season of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix race on television. The race is not streaming on any third-party OTT platform well.&nbsp; 
For fans to enjoy the race, Formula 1 is promoting its own OTT video platform named F1 TV in India.&nbsp;

Indian fans can live-stream the F1 final race of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix after purchasing a subscription of F1 TV Pro. The subscription is currently priced at $29.99 or Rs. 2477 INR.&nbsp;

<h2>Live-streaming details of other countries</h2>

Italy: Sky Italia 
Africa: SuperSport 
France: Canal+ 
Honk Kong: beIN SPORTS 
USA: ESPN:&nbsp;ESPN Deportes

<h2>F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix 15th Season Full Schedule according to IST</h2>

September 1, Friday 
Practice 1: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
Practice 2: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm&nbsp;

September 2, Saturday 
Practice 3: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm&nbsp; 
Qualifying Race: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm&nbsp;

September 3, Sunday&nbsp; 
Final Race: 6:30 pm

With inputs from agencies 
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F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live streaming: Formula 1 is back with its 15th round for the season Italien Grand Prix. The final race is scheduled to be held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live streaming: Formula 1 is back with its 15th round for the season Italien Grand Prix. The final race is scheduled to be held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. The circuit length of the track is 5.793km with 53 laps. The series began on September 1, 2023, with two practice matches for the day. One additional practice match and qualifying match will be played on September 2 and then comes the final race on Sunday, September 3. Here’s everything you need to know about F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix When is the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race scheduled?- Date The final race of the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, September 3 2023. When will the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race start?- Time The F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race will begin at 6:30 pm IST. Where will the F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race be held? Place The F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race is set to be held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live-streaming details Where to watch F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix final race live in India Unlike last season, India is not broadcasting the 15th season of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix race on television. The race is not streaming on any third-party OTT platform well. For fans to enjoy the race, Formula 1 is promoting its own OTT video platform named F1 TV in India. Indian fans can live-stream the F1 final race of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix after purchasing a subscription of F1 TV Pro. The subscription is currently priced at $29.99 or Rs. 2477 INR. Live-streaming details of other countries Italy: Sky Italia Africa: SuperSport France: Canal+ Honk Kong: beIN SPORTS USA: ESPN: ESPN Deportes F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix 15th Season Full Schedule according to IST September 1, Friday Practice 1: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Practice 2: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm September 2, Saturday Practice 3: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Qualifying Race: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm September 3, Sunday Final Race: 6:30 pm With inputs from agencies

F1 2023 Italian Grand Prix Live streaming: Date, India Time, venue, live all you need to know about Italian GP

Carlos Sainz gave Ferrari's army of fans hope of a good showing at the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in Saturday's final practice session ahead of qualifying.

Spaniard Sainz clocked one minute 20.912 seconds at Monza to claim top spot in two straight practice runs, this time 0.086 ahead of Red Bull's record hunter Max Verstappen.

Reigning world champion and runaway leader Verstappen is chasing a 10th straight GP win after equalling Sebastian Vettel's record of nine at his home Dutch GP last weekend.

Red Bull have won every one of this year's 13 races so far with Verstappen claiming 11 and Sergio Perez winning the other two.

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Sainz trails Verstappen by a whopping 237 points in the drivers' championship and is yet to claim a podium finish this season.

But the 29-year-old's displays on home turf have been impressive so far this weekend, suggesting he could challenge Red Bull's supremacy in qualifying which starts at 1400 GMT.

Ferrari will also be boosted by more trouble for Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, who crashed out of Friday's second session and missed some of the session on Saturday due to an oil leak.

Lewis Hamilton was just over half a second back in third, a whisker ahead of Sainz's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.

Mercedes announced on Thursday that seven-time F1 champion Hamilton had signed a new deal until 2025 which will extend his career beyond his 40th birthday.

Hamilton, 38, is convinced he can win more GPs and world championships with the Silver Arrows, although he is 183 points behind Verstappen this season.

The Briton relinquished his position as the number one driver in F1 in 2021 when he was controversially beaten to the drivers' title by Verstappen on the final day of the season.

Last season Hamilton failed to win or claim pole position at any GP for the first time in his career, while this year he is yet to add to his record 103 race victories.

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Carlos Sainz gave Ferrari's army of fans hope of a good showing at the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in Saturday's final practice session ahead of qualifying.

Carlos Sainz gave Ferrari's army of fans hope of a good showing at the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in Saturday's final practice session ahead of qualifying. Spaniard Sainz clocked one minute 20.912 seconds at Monza to claim top spot in two straight practice runs, this time 0.086 ahead of Red Bull's record hunter Max Verstappen. Reigning world champion and runaway leader Verstappen is chasing a 10th straight GP win after equalling Sebastian Vettel's record of nine at his home Dutch GP last weekend. Red Bull have won every one of this year's 13 races so far with Verstappen claiming 11 and Sergio Perez winning the other two. Also Read: Asia Cup: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi stuns India with wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli - WATCH Sainz trails Verstappen by a whopping 237 points in the drivers' championship and is yet to claim a podium finish this season. But the 29-year-old's displays on home turf have been impressive so far this weekend, suggesting he could challenge Red Bull's supremacy in qualifying which starts at 1400 GMT. Ferrari will also be boosted by more trouble for Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, who crashed out of Friday's second session and missed some of the session on Saturday due to an oil leak. Lewis Hamilton was just over half a second back in third, a whisker ahead of Sainz's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. Mercedes announced on Thursday that seven-time F1 champion Hamilton had signed a new deal until 2025 which will extend his career beyond his 40th birthday. Hamilton, 38, is convinced he can win more GPs and world championships with the Silver Arrows, although he is 183 points behind Verstappen this season. The Briton relinquished his position as the number one driver in F1 in 2021 when he was controversially beaten to the drivers' title by Verstappen on the final day of the season. Last season Hamilton failed to win or claim pole position at any GP for the first time in his career, while this year he is yet to add to his record 103 race victories. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula 1: Ferrari fans hopeful after Carlos Sainz shows speed in Monza ahead of Italian Grand Prix

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner compatriot George Russell in 2024 and 2025, the team said on Thursday. No financial details were given, although media reports have suggested the deal could be worth 50 million pounds a year ($63.41 million) for Hamilton.

The 38-year-old Briton last won a race in 2021, with Red Bull and double world champion Max Verstappen now dominant after ending Mercedes's record run of eight successive constructors' world titles.

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Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver, joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013 and has taken six titles and 82 of his 103 career victories with the team.

The announcement came as no surprise, with both sides keen to continue, although the contract negotiations dragged on longer than expected.

"We have never been hungrier to win," said Hamilton in a team statement. "We have learnt from every success but also every setback. We continue to chase our dreams, we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again.

"I'm grateful to the team who have supported me both on and off the track. Our story isn't finished, we are determined to achieve more together and we won't stop until we do."

Russell joined the Mercedes lineup last season as replacement for Valtteri Bottas and took his first victory in Brazil -- the last time Red Bull were beaten.

<h2>'Strongest pairing'</h2>

"Continuing with our current driver lineup was a straightforward decision," said team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff. "We have the strongest pairing on the grid and both drivers are playing a crucial role in the team to move us forward. The strength and stability they provide will be key building blocks for our future success.

"Our partnership with Lewis is one of the most successful in the sport's history. It was always a formality that we would continue together, and it's energising for us all to be confirming that publicly."

The Austrian said Hamilton's leadership qualities would be crucial for Mercedes but his influence went well beyond the sporting arena.

"As F1's biggest global star he has also played a key role in shaping our commitments to diversity, inclusion and sustainability that will be foundations for our success in the years ahead," said Wolff.

The team boss praised Russell, 25, for his speed and tenacity

"He brings, too, an intelligence and attention to detail that will help him to continue to grow, develop and improve further. He is a natural fit to the team and we are delighted to have extended the relationship for the coming years."

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Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner compatriot George Russell in 2024 and 2025, the team said on Thursday.

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract with Mercedes and will continue to partner compatriot George Russell in 2024 and 2025, the team said on Thursday. No financial details were given, although media reports have suggested the deal could be worth 50 million pounds a year ($63.41 million) for Hamilton. The 38-year-old Briton last won a race in 2021, with Red Bull and double world champion Max Verstappen now dominant after ending Mercedes's record run of eight successive constructors' world titles. ALSO READ: UEFA to snub Premier League-adopted 'absurd' new stoppage-time rules in European competitions - Officials Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver, joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013 and has taken six titles and 82 of his 103 career victories with the team. The announcement came as no surprise, with both sides keen to continue, although the contract negotiations dragged on longer than expected. "We have never been hungrier to win," said Hamilton in a team statement. "We have learnt from every success but also every setback. We continue to chase our dreams, we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again. "I'm grateful to the team who have supported me both on and off the track. Our story isn't finished, we are determined to achieve more together and we won't stop until we do." Russell joined the Mercedes lineup last season as replacement for Valtteri Bottas and took his first victory in Brazil -- the last time Red Bull were beaten. 'Strongest pairing' "Continuing with our current driver lineup was a straightforward decision," said team boss and co-owner Toto Wolff. "We have the strongest pairing on the grid and both drivers are playing a crucial role in the team to move us forward. The strength and stability they provide will be key building blocks for our future success. "Our partnership with Lewis is one of the most successful in the sport's history. It was always a formality that we would continue together, and it's energising for us all to be confirming that publicly." The Austrian said Hamilton's leadership qualities would be crucial for Mercedes but his influence went well beyond the sporting arena. "As F1's biggest global star he has also played a key role in shaping our commitments to diversity, inclusion and sustainability that will be foundations for our success in the years ahead," said Wolff. The team boss praised Russell, 25, for his speed and tenacity "He brings, too, an intelligence and attention to detail that will help him to continue to grow, develop and improve further. He is a natural fit to the team and we are delighted to have extended the relationship for the coming years." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New Zealander Liam Lawson will continue to race for AlphaTauri until Australian Daniel Ricciardo is fit to return, the Red Bull-owned&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;team said on Monday. Ricciardo had surgery in Spain on Sunday after breaking his left hand in a crash in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with reserve driver Lawson drafted in for his&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;race debut.

The next race, round 14, is the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday. Singapore follows on Sept. 17 and Japan on Sept. 24. "We are delighted that Daniel’s surgery went well and that he is now on the road to recovery," AlphaTauri said in a statement. "We hope to see him at the track again very soon, but until he is fully fit, we can confirm that Liam, who did a good job in difficult circumstances in Zandvoort, will continue to drive alongside Yuki (Tsunoda), starting from our home race this weekend in Monza." Lawson, 21, finished 13th in the Dutch Grand Prix, with Tsunoda 16th.

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<h2>APPLAUSE CONTINUE FOR SUPERSTAR MAX VERSTAPPEN</h2>

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner hailed Max Verstappen as "simply untouchable" after he secured a record-equalling ninth win in a row on Sunday and even his closest rivals were inclined to agree. Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who finished second for Aston Martin at Zandvoort in a race that went from dry to wet and back again, said the 25-year-old Dutch driver was operating on a higher level.

"It is underestimated sometimes what Max is achieving," Alonso, also a double&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;world champion but whose 32nd and last win was with Ferrari in 2013, told reporters. "I think you need to enter in a mood, in a state that you are connected with a car.

"Today, I felt that I was at my best and have been giving 100% of what I felt and my abilities on a racing car, but maybe in Spa I was not at that level or in Austria or something like that. "I think Max is achieving that 100% more often than us at the moment, than any of the drivers, so that's why he's dominating."

Verstappen has won 11 of the season's 13 races, 20 of the last 24, and the only lingering doubt about his third world championship is where he will secure it and with how many rounds to spare.

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New Zealander Liam Lawson will continue to race for AlphaTauri until Australian Daniel Ricciardo is fit to return, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team said on Monday.

New Zealander Liam Lawson will continue to race for AlphaTauri until Australian Daniel Ricciardo is fit to return, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team said on Monday. Ricciardo had surgery in Spain on Sunday after breaking his left hand in a crash in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with reserve driver Lawson drafted in for his Formula One race debut. The next race, round 14, is the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday. Singapore follows on Sept. 17 and Japan on Sept. 24. "We are delighted that Daniel’s surgery went well and that he is now on the road to recovery," AlphaTauri said in a statement. "We hope to see him at the track again very soon, but until he is fully fit, we can confirm that Liam, who did a good job in difficult circumstances in Zandvoort, will continue to drive alongside Yuki (Tsunoda), starting from our home race this weekend in Monza." Lawson, 21, finished 13th in the Dutch Grand Prix, with Tsunoda 16th. Also read: 'No guarantee...': Kaif concerned over KL Rahul's fitness as India batter set to miss Kandy leg of Asia Cup APPLAUSE CONTINUE FOR SUPERSTAR MAX VERSTAPPEN Red Bull team boss Christian Horner hailed Max Verstappen as "simply untouchable" after he secured a record-equalling ninth win in a row on Sunday and even his closest rivals were inclined to agree. Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who finished second for Aston Martin at Zandvoort in a race that went from dry to wet and back again, said the 25-year-old Dutch driver was operating on a higher level. "It is underestimated sometimes what Max is achieving," Alonso, also a double Formula One world champion but whose 32nd and last win was with Ferrari in 2013, told reporters. "I think you need to enter in a mood, in a state that you are connected with a car. "Today, I felt that I was at my best and have been giving 100% of what I felt and my abilities on a racing car, but maybe in Spa I was not at that level or in Austria or something like that. "I think Max is achieving that 100% more often than us at the moment, than any of the drivers, so that's why he's dominating." Verstappen has won 11 of the season's 13 races, 20 of the last 24, and the only lingering doubt about his third world championship is where he will secure it and with how many rounds to spare. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Max Verstappen shrugged off a storm to top an action-packed third practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday.

Red Bull's double world champion coped best with a Zandvoort circuit hit by heavy rain forcing his thousands of fans to don their plastic ponchos.

Verstappen, 25, seeking to match Sebastian Vettel's record of nine consecutive wins on Sunday, was just under fourth tenths of a second quicker than George Russell for Mercedes, with Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull in third.

Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin, and Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes completed the top five.

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McLaren's Lando Norris, who had bettered Verstappen in Friday second practice, came in 10th, one place behind Charles Leclerc, the fastest of the two Ferraris.

The storm had eased off before third practice got underway but showers and squally conditions returned, rendering the unforgiving seaside track even more treacherous.

The final session before qualifying later was only a handful of minutes old before the fourth red flag of the weekend came out.

And it was the troublesome turn three that was the centre of attention again as Kevin Magnussen spun his Haas on an 'out lap' at the same spot where Daniel Ricciardo broke his hand on Friday.

The well-positioned crane, already called into action to remove the cars of Ricciardo, Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg on Friday, extricated Magnussen's stricken vehicle with the action resuming.

It didn't last long though with Zhou Guanyu the next driver to stop the session, his Alfa Romeo coming to rest in safety gravel at turn 13.

"I'm beached guys, it as really wet there," the Chinese driver told his team.

As Zhou's car was removed the timesheets told a familiar tale with the man for all seasons Verstappen leading Norris, fastest in Friday second practice, and Leclerc.

The stop-start session resumed with Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz's car taking exception to turn one, the Spaniard doing well after locking up to avoid the gravel.

With the rain letting up Norris went quickest, Verstappen briefly the filler in a McLaren sandwich as Piastri went third.

The third red flag of the session came when Alpha Tauri's reserve driver Liam Lawson, called up to replace the injured Ricciardo, ended up facing the wrong way after a spin but the New Zealander did well to just brush the barrier to keep his car going to return to the pits for a mechanical medical.

The green light came on with eight minutes to go,&nbsp;drivers emerging just as the rain relented as the times tumbled and Verstappen rose to the top.

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Max Verstappen shrugged off a storm to top an action-packed third practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday. Red Bull's double world champion coped best with a Zandvoort circuit hit by heavy rain forcing his thousands of fans to don their plastic ponchos. Verstappen, 25, seeking to match Sebastian Vettel's record of nine consecutive wins on Sunday, was just under fourth tenths of a second quicker than George Russell for Mercedes, with Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull in third. Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin, and Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes completed the top five. Also Read: San Francisco 49ers trade QB Trey Lance to Dallas Cowboys for fourth-round pick McLaren's Lando Norris, who had bettered Verstappen in Friday second practice, came in 10th, one place behind Charles Leclerc, the fastest of the two Ferraris. The storm had eased off before third practice got underway but showers and squally conditions returned, rendering the unforgiving seaside track even more treacherous. The final session before qualifying later was only a handful of minutes old before the fourth red flag of the weekend came out. And it was the troublesome turn three that was the centre of attention again as Kevin Magnussen spun his Haas on an 'out lap' at the same spot where Daniel Ricciardo broke his hand on Friday. The well-positioned crane, already called into action to remove the cars of Ricciardo, Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg on Friday, extricated Magnussen's stricken vehicle with the action resuming. It didn't last long though with Zhou Guanyu the next driver to stop the session, his Alfa Romeo coming to rest in safety gravel at turn 13. "I'm beached guys, it as really wet there," the Chinese driver told his team. As Zhou's car was removed the timesheets told a familiar tale with the man for all seasons Verstappen leading Norris, fastest in Friday second practice, and Leclerc. The stop-start session resumed with Leclerc's teammate Carlos Sainz's car taking exception to turn one, the Spaniard doing well after locking up to avoid the gravel. With the rain letting up Norris went quickest, Verstappen briefly the filler in a McLaren sandwich as Piastri went third. The third red flag of the session came when Alpha Tauri's reserve driver Liam Lawson, called up to replace the injured Ricciardo, ended up facing the wrong way after a spin but the New Zealander did well to just brush the barrier to keep his car going to return to the pits for a mechanical medical. The green light came on with eight minutes to go, drivers emerging just as the rain relented as the times tumbled and Verstappen rose to the top. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula One: Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes pole at Dutch Grand Prix after action-packed final practice

Max Verstappen cruised to another majestic victory on Sunday, reeling off a record 12th&nbsp;straight win for Red Bull as he dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix with a textbook drive from lights to flag.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The defending double world champion grabbed the lead from pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton at the start and remained in control for his seventh successive victory, his ninth in 11 races this year and the 44th of his career.

More significantly, it was Red Bull's 12th&nbsp;consecutive win, breaking a 35-year-old record they had shared with McLaren, who won 11 straight races in 1988 with Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna as their driver pair.

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Verstappen came home a massive 33.7 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris with his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in third.

"For the team 12 wins in a row is incredible. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going for a long time," said Verstappen.

Verstappen's seventh straight win stretched the double world champion's lead over Perez to 110 points in the championship.

Seven-time world champion Hamilton, who started the race from a record 104th&nbsp;pole position, was outpaced at the start and finished fourth for Mercedes ahead of Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.

Leclerc, however, took a five-second penalty, and was 'passed' by George Russell in the second Mercedes with Carlos Sainz finishing eighth in the second Ferrari ahead of the Aston Martin paid two-time champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.&nbsp;

"What an unbelievable race," said Verstappen on his cool-down lap.

"It was good to drive, so enjoyable. It was unbelievable and thank-you everyone."

He added: "I had a good start and had good 'bite'. I had the inside, so I knew the corner was mine and it all worked out well. Then, it was my race and the car was fantastic."

<h2>- Hamilton swamped -</h2>

Norris said: "It was a tough race and it wasn’t easy to hold off Checo at the end when he was catching up. But it's another podium for me and for the team. We’re making great progress."

The race began in hot conditions with an air temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and the track at 54, factors sure to affect tyre performance. Verstappen wore an ice-packed vest on the grid under a parasol.&nbsp;

Hamilton made a strong initial start, but was swamped at Turn One, Verstappen squeezing through on the inside and both McLarens taking advantage to push him down to fourth.

Gifted the lead, Verstappen took control as Hamilton, so delighted by his record 104th&nbsp;pole position, apologised. "It's a long race," Mercedes reminded him.&nbsp;

On a busy opening lap Russell, from 18th on the grid, moved up to 13th&nbsp;as the two Alpines collided and retired, Zhou Guanyu having pushed the returning Daniel Ricciardo into Esteban Ocon who hit his teammate Pierre Gasly. The Chinese driver was given a five-second penalty.&nbsp;

Red Bull pitted Verstappen for hard tyres on lap 23 without him losing his lead.

Perez, in the mood, passed Piastri forcefully at Turn Two on lap 48 as Leclerc was penalized for speeding in the pit-lane before Hamilton made a second stop for mediums.&nbsp;

He re-joined fifth, close to a minute behind Verstappen who led imperiously ahead of Norris, Perez and Piastri with 20 laps remaining,&nbsp;the Dutchman afforded a luxurious 2.6 seconds stop on lap 51 before clocking the fastest lap as he surged to the flag.

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Max Verstappen cruised to another majestic victory on Sunday, reeling off a record 12th straight win for Red Bull as he dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix with a textbook drive from lights to flag.

Max Verstappen cruised to another majestic victory on Sunday, reeling off a record 12th straight win for Red Bull as he dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix with a textbook drive from lights to flag. The defending double world champion grabbed the lead from pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton at the start and remained in control for his seventh successive victory, his ninth in 11 races this year and the 44th of his career. More significantly, it was Red Bull's 12th consecutive win, breaking a 35-year-old record they had shared with McLaren, who won 11 straight races in 1988 with Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna as their driver pair. Also Read: Tennis: Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto ATP Masters Verstappen came home a massive 33.7 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris with his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in third. "For the team 12 wins in a row is incredible. Hopefully we can keep this momentum going for a long time," said Verstappen. Verstappen's seventh straight win stretched the double world champion's lead over Perez to 110 points in the championship. Seven-time world champion Hamilton, who started the race from a record 104th pole position, was outpaced at the start and finished fourth for Mercedes ahead of Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Leclerc, however, took a five-second penalty, and was 'passed' by George Russell in the second Mercedes with Carlos Sainz finishing eighth in the second Ferrari ahead of the Aston Martin paid two-time champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. "What an unbelievable race," said Verstappen on his cool-down lap. "It was good to drive, so enjoyable. It was unbelievable and thank-you everyone." He added: "I had a good start and had good 'bite'. I had the inside, so I knew the corner was mine and it all worked out well. Then, it was my race and the car was fantastic." - Hamilton swamped - Norris said: "It was a tough race and it wasn’t easy to hold off Checo at the end when he was catching up. But it's another podium for me and for the team. We’re making great progress." The race began in hot conditions with an air temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and the track at 54, factors sure to affect tyre performance. Verstappen wore an ice-packed vest on the grid under a parasol. Hamilton made a strong initial start, but was swamped at Turn One, Verstappen squeezing through on the inside and both McLarens taking advantage to push him down to fourth. Gifted the lead, Verstappen took control as Hamilton, so delighted by his record 104th pole position, apologised. "It's a long race," Mercedes reminded him. On a busy opening lap Russell, from 18th on the grid, moved up to 13th as the two Alpines collided and retired, Zhou Guanyu having pushed the returning Daniel Ricciardo into Esteban Ocon who hit his teammate Pierre Gasly. The Chinese driver was given a five-second penalty. Red Bull pitted Verstappen for hard tyres on lap 23 without him losing his lead. Perez, in the mood, passed Piastri forcefully at Turn Two on lap 48 as Leclerc was penalized for speeding in the pit-lane before Hamilton made a second stop for mediums. He re-joined fifth, close to a minute behind Verstappen who led imperiously ahead of Norris, Perez and Piastri with 20 laps remaining, the Dutchman afforded a luxurious 2.6 seconds stop on lap 51 before clocking the fastest lap as he surged to the flag. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Formula One: Max Verstappen takes Red Bull to record 12th consecutive win at Hungarian Grand Prix

A property tycoon in Singapore, who is known for bringing Formula One races to the city-state, was arrested this week in a rare high-level graft investigation. According to a report by the news agency Reuters on Friday (July 14), the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said that Ong Beng Seng, the managing director of Hotel Properties and Singapore's Transport Minister S.

A property tycoon in Singapore, who is known for bringing Formula One races to the city-state, was arrested this week in a rare high-level graft investigation. According to a report by the news agency Reuters on Friday (July 14), the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said that Ong Beng Seng, the managing director of Hotel Properties and Singapore's Transport Minister S. Iswaran were arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released on bail. Transport Minister Iswaran's passport has been impounded but Ong was allowed to travel out of Singapore on Friday. "CPIB assessed and acceded to Ong’s request to travel overseas. Ong’s bail quantum was also increased to S$100,000. Upon his return, Ong is required to report to CPIB and surrender his passport to the bureau," the CPIB said. Probe details not yet known, minister told to go on leave The details of the investigation have not been disclosed by the anti-corruption bureau yet. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that he ordered Iswaran to take a leave of absence until the investigation was over. And a day later, the Prime Minister's Office said that the transport minister was not allowed to leave Singapore during the investigation and he would not have access to any official resources or government buildings. No charges filed against Ong, says his company In a statement, Singapore-listed Hotel Properties said that no charges had been filed against Ong and he was asked by the CPIB to provide information on his interactions with Iswaran. As per London Stock Exchange's Refinitiv Eikon, Ong's company has around 38 hotels and resorts operating under brands that include COMO, Four Seasons, Hard Rock Hotels and Concorde. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Singapore tycoon, who brought F1 races to city-state, arrested in high-level graft probe

Max Verstappen claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday to deliver a record-equalling 11th consecutive win for his Red Bull team and his sixth in successive races. In a race of attrition, interrupted by safety cars and influenced by tyre-wear, the Dutchman came home almost four seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris who held off Mercedes’ seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finale.

It was Verstappen’s 43rd career win and his eighth in 10 races this year as he increased his lead ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez in the drivers’ championship to 99 points.

Norris's McLaren team-mate Australian rookie Oscar Piastri finished fourth ahead of George Russell, Perez, two-time champion Fernand Alonso of Aston Martin and Williams' Alex Albon.

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz came home ninth and 10th, a disappointing result for the Italian team after they had started from fourth and fifth on the grid.

For Norris, who led the opening laps after beating Verstappen at the start, it was his best result since finishing second at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix while for Hamilton, a record eight-time winner at his home race, it was a 14th British podium.

"Yes, a good race," said Verstappen. "The last stint was more difficult than I would have liked on these tyres, but a great job by the team again.

"Eleven in a row! That’s pretty crazy. Well done everyone."

<h2>- Hollywood twist -</h2>

Red Bull drew level with McLaren who reeled off 11 wins in 1988.

The race began in warm and dry conditions, following light rain, as Norris, from second on the grid, took advantage of a sluggish start by Verstappen who held off Piastri to retain second.

The pre-event pomp and ceremony had been given a unique Hollywood twist with film star Brad Pitt joining the drivers for Damian Lewis’s rendition of the British anthem, standing close to Verstappen, who may have been distracted.

The Dutchman recovered his poise and when Drag Reduction System (DRS) was initiated, he swept past the Briton on lap five to lead while Hamilton, after a difficult start, climbed from ninth to seventh.

By lap 15, Verstappen’s lead was 3.1 seconds as a light drizzle began. Further back, Perez was carving through the field from 15th, following his fifth consecutive qualifying flop.

Leclerc was the first leading contender to pit after 19 laps, switching from mediums to hards and re-joining 12th. Spotting this, on a trackside big screen, Verstappen quizzed his team for reaction only to be told it was of "no concern".

It was a clear signal of spare performance capacity. He responded with a series of fastest laps to stretch his lead to 6.5 sec by half-distance on lap 26 when Sainz pitted for hards.

Ferrari's strategy handed fourth and fifth to the Mercedes duo, behind the two McLarens, with Alonso sixth, six seconds adrift before Russell, Perez and Piastri came in, shaking up the top order.

Leclerc and Russell were soon engaged in an exciting scrap for seventh before Kevin Magnussen pulled up his Haas with an engine failure on Wellington Straight.

A virtual safety car was deployed, followed by a full one offering 'cheap' pit stops for Albon and Leclerc followed by Verstappen, Norris, Hamilton and Alonso.

In the confusion, it worked perfectly for Hamilton who came out third behind the top duo and ahead of Piastri, Russell and Alonso.

Intriguingly, Verstappen and Hamilton were on used softs while Norris and Piastri took hards, as did Ferrari, for the final 14 laps’ sprint.

Norris was unimpressed with his team's cautious decision and reacted slowly when Verstappen darted clear. Hamilton attacked but his compatriot defended brilliantly before DRS was re-introduced.

With 10 laps to go, Verstappen led by 3.2 seconds while Perez climbed to seventh and, astonishingly Albon sliced past Sainz for sixth.

On the day Williams celebrated their 800th Grand Prix, it was a timely thrill and, with McLaren shining, a throwback to another era.

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Max Verstappen claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday to deliver a record-equalling 11th consecutive win for his Red Bull team and his sixth in successive races.

Max Verstappen claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday to deliver a record-equalling 11th consecutive win for his Red Bull team and his sixth in successive races. In a race of attrition, interrupted by safety cars and influenced by tyre-wear, the Dutchman came home almost four seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris who held off Mercedes’ seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finale. It was Verstappen’s 43rd career win and his eighth in 10 races this year as he increased his lead ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez in the drivers’ championship to 99 points. Norris's McLaren team-mate Australian rookie Oscar Piastri finished fourth ahead of George Russell, Perez, two-time champion Fernand Alonso of Aston Martin and Williams' Alex Albon. ALSO READ: Spain's only Ballon d'Or winning player Luis Suarez dies at 88 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz came home ninth and 10th, a disappointing result for the Italian team after they had started from fourth and fifth on the grid. For Norris, who led the opening laps after beating Verstappen at the start, it was his best result since finishing second at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix while for Hamilton, a record eight-time winner at his home race, it was a 14th British podium. "Yes, a good race," said Verstappen. "The last stint was more difficult than I would have liked on these tyres, but a great job by the team again. "Eleven in a row! That’s pretty crazy. Well done everyone." - Hollywood twist - Red Bull drew level with McLaren who reeled off 11 wins in 1988. The race began in warm and dry conditions, following light rain, as Norris, from second on the grid, took advantage of a sluggish start by Verstappen who held off Piastri to retain second. The pre-event pomp and ceremony had been given a unique Hollywood twist with film star Brad Pitt joining the drivers for Damian Lewis’s rendition of the British anthem, standing close to Verstappen, who may have been distracted. The Dutchman recovered his poise and when Drag Reduction System (DRS) was initiated, he swept past the Briton on lap five to lead while Hamilton, after a difficult start, climbed from ninth to seventh. By lap 15, Verstappen’s lead was 3.1 seconds as a light drizzle began. Further back, Perez was carving through the field from 15th, following his fifth consecutive qualifying flop. Leclerc was the first leading contender to pit after 19 laps, switching from mediums to hards and re-joining 12th. Spotting this, on a trackside big screen, Verstappen quizzed his team for reaction only to be told it was of "no concern". It was a clear signal of spare performance capacity. He responded with a series of fastest laps to stretch his lead to 6.5 sec by half-distance on lap 26 when Sainz pitted for hards. Ferrari's strategy handed fourth and fifth to the Mercedes duo, behind the two McLarens, with Alonso sixth, six seconds adrift before Russell, Perez and Piastri came in, shaking up the top order. Leclerc and Russell were soon engaged in an exciting scrap for seventh before Kevin Magnussen pulled up his Haas with an engine failure on Wellington Straight. A virtual safety car was deployed, followed by a full one offering 'cheap' pit stops for Albon and Leclerc followed by Verstappen, Norris, Hamilton and Alonso. In the confusion, it worked perfectly for Hamilton who came out third behind the top duo and ahead of Piastri, Russell and Alonso. Intriguingly, Verstappen and Hamilton were on used softs while Norris and Piastri took hards, as did Ferrari, for the final 14 laps’ sprint. Norris was unimpressed with his team's cautious decision and reacted slowly when Verstappen darted clear. Hamilton attacked but his compatriot defended brilliantly before DRS was re-introduced. With 10 laps to go, Verstappen led by 3.2 seconds while Perez climbed to seventh and, astonishingly Albon sliced past Sainz for sixth. On the day Williams celebrated their 800th Grand Prix, it was a timely thrill and, with McLaren shining, a throwback to another era. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The usually glitzy and shiny Las Vegas lit up in an unusual style on Tuesday night when a 366-foot-tall orb situated in the heart of the city, was switched on for the first time. Developed at a cost of $2 billion by Sphere Entertainment, the orb was made by using 1.2 million LEDs that were lit up simultaneously.&nbsp;

The sphere was illuminated to celebrate the Amerian day of Freedom, the Fourth of July. During the show, the 580,000 square foot fully-programmable LED exterior – the largest LED screen on earth shone in its full glory.&nbsp;

It displayed a welcome "Hello World" message followed by fireworks and stars-and-stripes animation. As the show continued, the LED canvas showed underwater scenes as well as&nbsp;highly-detailed lunar surfaces, which instantly went viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;

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“The Exosphere is more than a screen or a billboard – it is living architecture, and unlike anything that exists anywhere in the world,” said&nbsp;one of the executives associated with the creative development of the sphere.

“Last night’s show provided a glimpse of the Exosphere’s captivating power, and the possibilities for artists, partners, and brands to create compelling and impactful stories to connect with audiences in new ways.”

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<h2>Official opening in September&nbsp;</h2>

Although the sphere is yet to open officially, it will continue to light up on the outside, the sphere’s parent company, MSG Entertainment informed. Pop band U2 will kick off proceedings with the very first show at&nbsp;the venue this September.&nbsp;

With Formula 1 coming to the Las Vegas strip for the first time, the sphere is expected to be one of the biggest crowd-pullers. According to reports, during the Grand Prix in November, the Exosphere will feature race-related content, activations, and advertising.

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To develop the Exosphere, Sphere Studios partnered with&nbsp;Montreal-based SACO Technologies, to design and manufacture the unique LED display.&nbsp;7thSense, a creative software and technology company specialising in high-profile media-based attractions was roped in to deliver the Exosphere's programming.&nbsp;

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The usually glitzy and shiny Las Vegas lit up in an unusual style on Tuesday night when a 366-foot-tall orb situated in the heart of the city, was switched on for the first time.

The usually glitzy and shiny Las Vegas lit up in an unusual style on Tuesday night when a 366-foot-tall orb situated in the heart of the city, was switched on for the first time. Developed at a cost of $2 billion by Sphere Entertainment, the orb was made by using 1.2 million LEDs that were lit up simultaneously. The sphere was illuminated to celebrate the Amerian day of Freedom, the Fourth of July. During the show, the 580,000 square foot fully-programmable LED exterior – the largest LED screen on earth shone in its full glory. It displayed a welcome "Hello World" message followed by fireworks and stars-and-stripes animation. As the show continued, the LED canvas showed underwater scenes as well as highly-detailed lunar surfaces, which instantly went viral on social media platforms. WATCH | UK: AI-'encouraged' Windsor Castle intruder's plot was to kill Queen | World News | WION × “The Exosphere is more than a screen or a billboard – it is living architecture, and unlike anything that exists anywhere in the world,” said one of the executives associated with the creative development of the sphere. “Last night’s show provided a glimpse of the Exosphere’s captivating power, and the possibilities for artists, partners, and brands to create compelling and impactful stories to connect with audiences in new ways.” The MSG Sphere is scheduled to officially open September 29, but on the Fourth of July, Las Vegas got a preview of what this next-generation entertainment venue is capable of on its exosphere [full video, read more: https://t.co/ql9mcd0QwV]pic.twitter.com/vhhy4ZrMYu — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) July 6, 2023 × Also read | 800 tattoos and counting: Mother of two barred from tattoo shops, pubs, and school due to extreme appearance Official opening in September Although the sphere is yet to open officially, it will continue to light up on the outside, the sphere’s parent company, MSG Entertainment informed. Pop band U2 will kick off proceedings with the very first show at the venue this September. With Formula 1 coming to the Las Vegas strip for the first time, the sphere is expected to be one of the biggest crowd-pullers. According to reports, during the Grand Prix in November, the Exosphere will feature race-related content, activations, and advertising. Also read | Zuckerberg launches Twitter copycat Threads app to outfox Elon Musk at microblogging game To develop the Exosphere, Sphere Studios partnered with Montreal-based SACO Technologies, to design and manufacture the unique LED display. 7thSense, a creative software and technology company specialising in high-profile media-based attractions was roped in to deliver the Exosphere's programming. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Defending champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless charge towards a third world title on Sunday when he claimed a record fourth Austrian Grand Prix victory in emphatic style on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 25-year-old Dutchman finished 5.155 seconds clear of a revived Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, in second, with Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, showing revitalised form, taking a battling third after starting 15th on the grid.

In a race of attrition, punctuated by Safety Cars and influenced by a high number of drivers’ receiving penalties for exceeding track limits, Verstappen’s unbroken run of laps led ended on 249, when he pitted.

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But it was only a pause in his serene progress to a fifth consecutive victory, seventh in nine races this year and 42nd of his career, extending his lead ahead of Perez in the title race to 81 points.

It followed the Dutchman's success in Saturday's sprint and with the fastest lap gave him a maximum points haul from the weekend.

"That is the full sweep, classy Max, very very classy," said Red Bull boss Christian Horner over the team radio.

"The car was on fire!" replied Verstappen after his 42nd career win.

Despite a third title being his to lose Verstappen said he preferred to take it one race at a time.

"I don't like to think about that yet,” he said.

"I am just enjoying driving this car and racing for this team. The sprint weekend can be very stressful so I'm just glad it all went to plan."

His win total lifted him to fifth in the all-time list of winners and clear of Ayrton Senna, with whom he had shared 41 victories since winning in Canada.

Including a triumph in the 2022 Styrian Grand Prix, run during the Covid pandemic, this was Verstappen’s fifth win at the Red Bull Ring circuit overall.

Leclerc and Perez were also pleased with their performances.

"We have maximised what we have," he said. "It was just yesterday that I was off it a bit. The upgrades have worked as expected, but there is still a lot of work to do."

Perez said: "It’s been a rough patch for me so I hope we are back now and we can keep some consistency.”

Leclerc's second place earned Ferrari their 800th podium finish as team-mate Carlos Sainz finished fourth ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, two-time champion Fernando Alonso and the Mercedes of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

Pierre Gasly was ninth for Alpine and Lance Stroll 10th in the second Aston Martin.

The race was preceded by a minute’s silence in memory of Dutch racer Dilano van't Hoff, 18, who was killed racing in heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday.

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Defending champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless charge towards a third world title on Sunday when he claimed a record fourth Austrian Grand Prix victory in emphatic style on Sunday.

Defending champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless charge towards a third world title on Sunday when he claimed a record fourth Austrian Grand Prix victory in emphatic style on Sunday. The 25-year-old Dutchman finished 5.155 seconds clear of a revived Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, in second, with Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, showing revitalised form, taking a battling third after starting 15th on the grid. In a race of attrition, punctuated by Safety Cars and influenced by a high number of drivers’ receiving penalties for exceeding track limits, Verstappen’s unbroken run of laps led ended on 249, when he pitted. Also Read: Ashes 2023: Australia win second Test at Lord's despite Ben Stokes' masterclass But it was only a pause in his serene progress to a fifth consecutive victory, seventh in nine races this year and 42nd of his career, extending his lead ahead of Perez in the title race to 81 points. It followed the Dutchman's success in Saturday's sprint and with the fastest lap gave him a maximum points haul from the weekend. "That is the full sweep, classy Max, very very classy," said Red Bull boss Christian Horner over the team radio. "The car was on fire!" replied Verstappen after his 42nd career win. Despite a third title being his to lose Verstappen said he preferred to take it one race at a time. "I don't like to think about that yet,” he said. "I am just enjoying driving this car and racing for this team. The sprint weekend can be very stressful so I'm just glad it all went to plan." His win total lifted him to fifth in the all-time list of winners and clear of Ayrton Senna, with whom he had shared 41 victories since winning in Canada. Including a triumph in the 2022 Styrian Grand Prix, run during the Covid pandemic, this was Verstappen’s fifth win at the Red Bull Ring circuit overall. Leclerc and Perez were also pleased with their performances. "We have maximised what we have," he said. "It was just yesterday that I was off it a bit. The upgrades have worked as expected, but there is still a lot of work to do." Perez said: "It’s been a rough patch for me so I hope we are back now and we can keep some consistency.” Leclerc's second place earned Ferrari their 800th podium finish as team-mate Carlos Sainz finished fourth ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, two-time champion Fernando Alonso and the Mercedes of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Pierre Gasly was ninth for Alpine and Lance Stroll 10th in the second Aston Martin. The race was preceded by a minute’s silence in memory of Dutch racer Dilano van't Hoff, 18, who was killed racing in heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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