MOTORSPORTS

LECLERC FASTEST IN MONACO PRACTICE DESPITE EARLY COLLISION

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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc emerged as the quickest driver in Friday's opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, despite an early clash with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll that led to a red flag.

BRILLIANT VERSTAPPEN FENDS OFF NORRIS AND PIASTRI TO WIN GRIPPING ITALIAN GRAND PRIX

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a gripping Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Sunday, holding off the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The 27-year-old Dutchman came home 6.1 seconds clear of Lando Norris, who was second, ahead of McLaren team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri.

LEWIS HAMILTON ADMITS FERRARI ARE 'RUNNING OUT OF TIME' TO SAVE FORMULA 1 CAMPAIGN

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Lewis Hamilton admitted on Thursday that time is no longer on Ferrari's side this season but hopes he can push on at the Monaco Grand Prix after a spirited fourth-place finish last weekend. After switching from Mercedes, where he won six of his seven drivers' world titles, to Ferrari, Hamilton has faced unprecedented scrutiny and pressure and is still seeking his first podium finish after seven races. He knows too that the team may soon abandon developing this year's car and switch their attention to preparations for 2026 when new power unit regulations are to be introduced.

VERSTAPPEN TRIUMPHS IN THRILLING EMILIA-ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX TO CLOSE TITLE GAP

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Max Verstappen delivered a commanding performance to claim victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, marking his second win of the season and a fourth consecutive triumph at Imola. The Dutchman launched his charge with a bold first-lap overtake on polesitter Oscar Piastri, passing him "around the outside of the first chicane" at Tamburello, a move widely hailed as one of the best of his career.

MAX VERSTAPPEN BRACED FOR MCLAREN CHALLENGE AT MONACO GRAND PRIX

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Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen heads 'home' this weekend with renewed confidence in his car and team, but aware of the pitfalls ahead at this weekend’s 71st Monaco Grand Prix. Boosted by the updates package that brought him his 65th victory for Red Bull, at Imola last Sunday, Verstappen confirmed he is a contender for a fifth title this year despite McLaren’s early-season domination.

'I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TOUGH IT WAS GOING TO BE': HAMILTON ADMITS ABOUT FERRARI SWITCH

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Lewis Hamilton admitted Thursday that he had underestimated how difficult it would be for him to adapt to life with Ferrari after 12 years with Mercedes.

HULKENBERG CALLS UPCOMING ‘F1’ MOVIE A “FRESH PERSPECTIVE” AFTER MONACO SCREENING

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Formula 1 drivers and team personnel were treated to an exclusive private screening of the highly anticipated “F1” movie ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, and Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg has already offered his verdict—comparing it favorably to the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive.

F1 EASES PENALTIES FOR SWEARING AND CRITICISING OFFICIALS AFTER BACKLASH

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Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has significantly relaxed the punishments for drivers who use offensive language or criticize race officials, in response to widespread criticism.