Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull chief Christian Horner is ‘stirring issues’ over crew transfer claims
F1 returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend for the same old season-finale on the Yas Marina Circuit.
Max Verstappen received the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix final week for his 18th victory of a record-breaking season. The Dutchman has now received six races in a row since Carlos Sainz’s victory in Singapore in September.
Charles Leclerc completed second in Vegas after a terrific last-lap overtake on Sergio Perez, who regardless of dropping down to 3rd place nonetheless sealed second on the planet championship for Red Bull’s first-ever one-two end in a Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton continues to be chasing his first win in almost two years as Mercedes look to stave off Ferrari within the battle for second place within the constructors’ championship. Toto Wolff’s crew are 4 factors clear forward of the ultimate grand prix of the season.
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FP3 underway!
Third and remaining apply is underway! Lewis Hamilton the primary driver out on observe…
Not normally a consultant session given the temperatures within the Abu Dhabi solar, however after restricted operating on Friday, it might properly be essential!
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 10:32
FP3 in Abu Dhabi…
Third apply on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix coming proper up – it’s set to be a busy one after the 2 crashes yesterday!
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 10:26
Christian Horner reveals talks with Lewis Hamilton’s father over Red Bull seat
Following on from an interview Horner gave saying {that a} consultant of Hamilton had been in contact about becoming a member of the world champions, Hamilton had his say on Thursday – insisting that no person from his crew has been in contact and, in truth, Horner messaged him on an old telephone.
The Mercedes driver added that Horner was merely “stirring things.”
Yet the Red Bull crew principal appeared to place the hypothesis to mattress by divulging that it was Hamilton’s father and former supervisor Anthony who had touched base.
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 10:22
REPLAY: Carlos Sainz hitting the wall in apply
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 10:15
Mick Schumacher returns to racing with Alpine in 2024
The 24-year-old has been current within the Formula 1 paddock this season as a reserve driver for Mercedes, driving within the simulator and offering cowl for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
The German driver, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, was dropped from his F1 race seat at Haas on the finish of the 2022 season after two years however after experiencing a yr with out racing in 2023, Schumacher will race for Alpine of their Hypercar squad subsequent season.
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 10:11
Constructors’ Championship forward of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
1) Red Bull – 822 factors (champions)
5) Aston Martin – 273 factors
8) AlphaTauri – 21 factors
9) Alfa Romeo – 16 factors
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 09:58
Walking with the celebrities: Inside the white strains of the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid
Feature by Kieran Jackson
It’s Saturday evening in Sin City, 9pm native time. One hour till lights out. Walking out of the media centre, throughout the automotive park of the Tuscany Suites and Casino, and up by way of the varied safety checkpoints, you arrive on the extremely coveted, but surprisingly downplayed open area that’s the Formula One paddock. Halfway down, between the garages of Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo, lies the grid access lane: a portal to the forthcoming chaos.
There is a chill within the air. A cool 15C temperature which, predicted all week, is about to play havoc with tyres within the 50 laps forward. A pause for breath after which the steel-faced American bodyguard offers the go-ahead. On you stroll, pretending you belong right here. Welcome to the curiously flummoxing expertise that’s the F1 pre-race grid.
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 09:52
Driver Standings forward of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
1) Max Verstappen – 549 factors (champion)
2) Sergio Perez – 273 factors
3) Lewis Hamilton – 232 factors
4) Carlos Sainz – 200 factors
5) Fernando Alonso – 200 factors
6) Lando Norris – 195 factors
7) Charles Leclerc – 188 factors
8) George Russell – 160 factors
9) Oscar Piastri – 89 factors
10) Lance Stroll – 73 factors
11) Pierre Gasly – 62 factors
12) Esteban Ocon – 58 factors
13) Alex Albon – 27 factors
14) Yuki Tsunoda – 13 factors
15) Valtteri Bottas – 10 factors
16) Nico Hulkenberg – 9 factors
17) Daniel Ricciardo – 6 factors
18) Zhou Guanyu – 6 factors
19) Kevin Magnussen – 3 factors
20) Liam Lawson – 2 factors
21) Logan Sargeant – 1 level
21) Nyck de Vries – 0 factors
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 09:48
What is the race schedule?
- Free apply 3: 10:30am
- Qualifying: 2pm
Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 09:45
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying!
Good morning and welcome to stay protection of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!
It’s the twenty second and remaining race of the season this weekend on the Yas Marina Circuit with Max Verstappen trying to report his nineteenth victory of the season after what has been an unbelievable yr.
Stay proper right here for all of the updates – third apply is at 10:30am (GMT) with qualifying at 2pm!
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Kieran Jackson25 November 2023 09:35
