Sergio Perez calls for penalties for F1 drivers triggering red flags
Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez has called for the drivers who red flag Formula One sessions or races to be penalised.
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Verstappen now has something else in common with Hamilton as he wins prestigious Laureus award
Defending world Formula One champion Max Verstappen's trophy cabinet is becoming quite a collection. The Red Bull driver not only clinched his first world title in 2021 but he's also bagged his second win in just four races of the 2022 F1 season this year when he led a stellar 1-2 victory with his teammate Sergio Perez at the first of two Italian Grands Prix on Sunday.To add the cherry to his cake on Sunday, he was also announced as the 2022 Laureus World Sportsman of the year. This means he now has something else in common with fellow F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton (winner of three Laureus Awards) and the legendary Michael Schumacher. He could also now rub shoulders with Lionel Messi and Roger Federer.The Laureus World Sports Academy announced the winners at a digital ceremony hosted from Seville, Spain, on Sunday (24 April). Leading an illustrious group of sports stars honoured by the institution are Formula One world champion Max Verstappen and Jamaican Olympic sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah. They have been named Laureus World Sportsman and Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
Why F1 is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports on the planet
Imagine driving a car at speeds approaching 180km/h for around two hours, while at the same time having to negotiate twisting circuits and finding ways to overtake opponents. This is what a Formula 1 (F1) driver will experience when they race around the streets of Monaco. It might sound thrilling and exciting, but now imagine doing this with your heart beating close to its maximum for the whole race.
Charles Leclerc cannot afford costly mistakes if he wants to win the F1 title – Nico Rosberg
• Charles Leclerc would have finished third on the podium at Ferrari's home race. • Due to a costly error in the final laps of the race, he was bumped down to ninth. • Leclerc managed to finish sixth, losing vital points while Carlos Sainz was knocked out in the first lap. • For more stories, visit Wheels24.
'I'm so sorry': Mercedes boss admits Hamilton's car is not worthy of a world champion
• Lewis Hamilton had one of the worst F1 weekends at Mercedes. • He was eliminated in Q2 during Qualifying for the Sprint race. • Hamilton started 14th and ended 13th while teammate George Russell finished 4th. • For more stories, visit Wheels24.
Max Verstappen wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton finishes 13th
Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton finished 13th and a lap behind on a desperate afternoon for the British driver.
Lewis Hamilton to start Imola Sprint race 13th as Max Verstappen clinches pole
Lewis Hamilton will start Saturday’s Sprint race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from a lowly 13th as Max Verstappen took pole position in a chaotic qualifying session that was red flagged on five occasions.
WATCH | Lewis Hamilton keen to turn Chelsea into a profit-making and winning machine
• Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams are a part of Sir Martin Broughton's consortium. • Hamilton has pledged millions towards the bid for Chelsea Football Club. • The Briton wants to see the club turn into a winning and profitable one. • For more stories, visit Wheels24.