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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Bro lost all his aura' – Watch moment Lando Norris walks straight into a WALL at F1 Spanish Grand Prix
LANDO NORRIS suffered a huge crash into the wall at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix, but fortunately not in his car. The British driver is hoping to win back-to-back races for the second time in his F1 career after 4 Lando Norris had an embarrassing gaffe at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 Norris smashed into a wall while trying to walk into the McLaren motor home Credit: Instagram @ 4 Norris was able to laugh it off with a fan Credit: Instagram @ His win moved him to within three points of McLaren team-mate and World Drivers Championship leader At Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, But ahead of Saturday's Free Practice Three the 25-year-old made a huge gaffe in the F1 paddock. As he went to walk into the McLaren motor home, Norris was seen speaking to a fan. READ MORE IN F1 However, the Bristol-born racer lost his bearings. And instead of going through the door, Norris ended up smashing straight into the wall. Video footage of the hilarious incident was shared to social media, with Norris almost seeming like he was trying to square up to the wall as he looked up at it in frustration. But his angry scowl quickly melted away in the Catalan heat and was replaced by a beaming smile as he was able to laugh at his accident. Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He was seen being checked by a member of the McLaren team and joking with the fan before he then managed to find his line and get through the door. Reacting to the funny gaffe, one fan said: "Omg that was hilarious." Lando Norris left with head in his hands as F1 rival tells him he's getting instant fine for press conference blunder A second said: "DNS in the paddock." A third added: "Bro lost all his aura." Another said: "It gets funnier every time you watch it." A fourth joked: "I'm counting this as an injury therefore he's winning." Norris put in his best lap of the weekend when he eventually got behind the wheel of his McLaren in FP3. But he was still not quick enough to match Piastri, who clocked in a 1:12.387 which was more than half a second faster than Norris. While the two McLaren's battle it out, they need to be careful of four-time world champion Speaking to reporters on Thursday about his championship chances, Norris said: "It's a great feeling to be in the lead of the championship and to have more points than everyone, but it's not something I look at. "It's not something that changes anything I do day to day. It doesn't change how hard I work or what I try to achieve. "I just try to win this weekend and I'll try and win in Montreal and I'll try and win in F1 2025 THE new Formula One season is well underway - and one team appear to be running away with it. A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title. INFORMATION F1 2025 calendar, race times, TV and live stream info How much does each driver earn and are there bonuses? Full list of drivers and teams for 2025 Track guide - were there any changes this season? LATEST NEWS SEASON SO FAR Race Five - Saudi Arabia "I think mathematically probably the whole grid can win the championship. I think there's plenty of opportunities. "Max can still win, I think Ferrari -- I expect them to get better into the season." Iconic F1TV and Channel 4 commentator Speaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: "I really loved it because you've got three drivers at totally different stages of their careers. "You've also got Lando Norris, [who] came in as the pre-season favourite. "Can he deal with the expectation on his shoulders? And Oscar Piastri, exceeding expectations for where he is. You've got the McLaren drivers trying to win their first championships. "You've got Max trying to make history and emulate the great "And he'd only be two behind the all-time record if he gets five with a lot of his career still to go. It's a wonderful dynamic. The qualifying sessions have been so tight. "We've not had a gap between first and second. that's been over a tenth. "That is ludicrous. We used to have gaps between first and second of a second back in the early 90s. F1 is ultra-competitive, we're having a great season." Spain's Although Barcelona track chiefs are still hopeful of hosting races alongside the Madrid venue. 4
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty at Monaco Grand Prix after blunder saw him forced to apologise to Verstappen
LEWIS HAMILTON has been hit with a grid penalty following his incident with Max Verstappen in qualifying. The Ferrari driver was almost involved in a collision in Monaco. Advertisement 1 Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a grid penalty after almost colliding with Max Verstappen Credit: Getty Hamilton was told by his team that Verstappen was on a cool down lap when he was actually on a flying lap in qualifying. That meant the defending world champion had to react quickly to swerve round his rival, narrowly avoiding a crash. Hamilton, 40, has been hit with a three-place grid penalty, dropping from fourth to seventh. That means Verstappen will now start ahead of him in fourth. Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 Hamilton apologised to his rival after the race in the paddock, despite the blunder being outside his control. Immediately after the incident, a furious Verstappen reacted saying: "F*** who mate, f*** Lewis. Massive impeding that." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS F1 2025 THE new Formula One season is well underway - and one team appear to be running away with it. A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title. INFORMATION F1 2025 calendar, race times, TV and live stream info How much does each driver earn and are there bonuses? Full list of drivers and teams for 2025 Track guide - were there any changes this season? LATEST NEWS SEASON SO FAR Race Five - Saudi Arabia THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport Exclusive The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lando Norris stands by 'f*cking idiot' rant after Jeddah shunt
Motorsport photo Lando Norris is standing by his own harsh analysis after he crashed out of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and called himself a 'fucking idiot' for doing so. Having looked on the pace all weekend despite admitting to lacking confidence heading to the fifth round of the season, Norris' hopes of hanging on to his championship lead took as big a dent as his McLaren did at Turn 5 of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Advertisement He ruled himself out of the running for pole – eventually taken by Red Bull's Max Verstappen – having pushed too hard on his first run in Q3, telling his team over the radio that he was okay before labelling himself a 'fucking idiot'. Asked by if he stuck by his own evaluation of the incident, Norris replied: 'I don't know, what did I say?' Once he was told, he was bullish about the crash, adding: 'Makes sense. Well, yeah, I mean, I agree with it. Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images 'I should be fighting for pole and especially on a [first fast] lap, I shouldn't be taking any silly risks like I seem to have done. I need to go and review it all, like I said. You know, not a guarantee we would have been on pole, because Max looks like he did a good job. Advertisement 'I mean, Red Bull were quick the whole of qualifying, it wasn't a surprise. So, it would have been nice just to be in that fight. I was doing well until then and feeling comfortable. 'But I mean, it makes sense, I shunted, you know. Again, I'm not going to be proud, I'm not going to be happy. I've let myself down, I've let the team down and the guys have got a big job to do now to fix it all. 'So, yeah, it's the way it is. I agree with what I said, but I still look forward to tomorrow and have to try and make up for today.' Norris had spoken on Thursday about how he was still struggling to adapt his driving style to suit the MCL39 and that it left him heading to Saudi Arabia lower on confidence than he would have liked. Advertisement His demeanour stemmed from a difficult weekend in Bahrain last time out, where he could only qualify sixth, was penalised for a false start and then battled back to finish third and hang on to his slender lead at the head of the drivers' standings. 'I don't know what happened, I don't have any time to look into it or see, it's just a mistake I guess. I don't know what I've done, I was pretty comfortable, I was pretty happy until then, the car was strong,' he said. Read Also: F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Saudi Arabian GP 'I'm disappointed, everyone's in the team a lot trickier for tomorrow and a lot harder because the guys have got a big job tonight to try and fix everything. But it's life, this happens on a rare occasion, so yeah, tough one. Got to look at the bright side and hope that we can have a good race tomorrow, I don't think it's going to be an easy one because I don't think it's very easy to overtake around here. Advertisement 'But we have a strong car, clearly not as good as what we would like because we're not on pole, and Max is first, and George [Russell] is only tenths behind. So it's not like things are plain sailing at the minute, so yeah, a big job to try and do tomorrow. 'I'm happier [than in Bahrain] but it's a very different layout, it's a lot grippier. I mean, the grip here is incredible. So, I'm happier. 'We've tried to work on a few things, I've had to work a lot on my driving. This has got nothing to do with it, this is just a separate mistake. But the team are doing a good job in trying to understand these things.' 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USA Today
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
F1 2025 preview: How to watch, schedule, teams, drivers, title favorites
F1 2025 preview: How to watch, schedule, teams, drivers, title favorites Show Caption Hide Caption Haas appoints Mueller as first female engineer In F1 Mueller, who will be working with Esteban Ocon this upcoming season, has been promoted from her former role as performance engineer. unbranded - Sport After a thrilling finish to the 2024 world championship season, Formula 1 is back in action starting this weekend in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix. Last season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen built a big lead to open the year and held on to win his fourth consecutive world championship. But steady improvement from McLaren earned the team its first constructors' championship since 1999. 'They are nothing like me': Lewis Hamilton loves Ferrari red, warns against comparisons Six different drivers won the final eight races of 2024. Another year of similar regulations should mean close competition for race wins once again. Teams will be balancing trying to win this year and preparing for sweeping changes next year, adding another layer of intrigue. The 2025 Formula 1 grid will feature many familiar faces in new places as well as new talents entering the sport. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's made his much-anticipated move to Ferrari and Mercedes has signed rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take his place in 2025. Fellow rookies include Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) and Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) while Oliver Bearman (Haas) and Jack Doohan (Alpine) will be in full-time roles for the first time. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Formula 1 season: Formula 1 2025 title favorites It was a close battle between drivers at Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren for wins at the end of last season. It often came down to track-specific characteristics to tip the balance of power to one team or another. After three days of testing ahead of the first race this season, it looks like McLaren is the car to beat at the top. Mercedes and Ferrari were very close in the battle for second-fastest in testing followed by Red Bull. Lando Norris is the title favorite considering McLaren's status as reigning constructors champions and pre-season testing performance. But Verstappen, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Hamilton and Mercedes' George Russell could all be in the fight at the front. Norris' teammate Oscar Piastri will likely be in contention for wins as well. There's also a mid-season wrinkle that could change up the order. Formula 1 will be cracking down on flexible wings starting at the eighth race of the season in Spain. McLaren made the most of their flexible wings in 2024 and that change may bring them closer to the rest of the frontrunners. It's shaping up to be a thrilling season as multiple drivers have realistic shots at winning a world championship. Formula 1 2025 odds Here's how the odds shape up for the 2025 driver's championship, per BetMGM: Lando Norris (+160) Max Verstappen (+333) Charles Leclerc (+450) Lewis Hamilton (+550) Oscar Piastri (+700) George Russell (+1400) Kimi Antonelli (+6600) Liam Lawson (+6600) Fernando Alonso (+10000) Carlos Sainz (+10000) Pierre Gasly (+15000) Alex Albon (+15000) Yuki Tsunoda (+50000) Esteban Ocon (+50000) Oliver Bearman (+100000) Isack Hadjar (+150000) Jack Doohan (+200000) Nico Hulkenberg (+200000) Lance Stroll (+200000) Gabriel Bortoleto (+200000) Formula 1 2025 teams and drivers Eight of 10 teams start 2025 with a different lineup than they did in 2024. Only McLaren and Aston Martin have retained their starting duo. Here's the full grid, in constructors' championship order from last year: McLaren Lando Norris, Great Britain, No. 4 Oscar Piastri, Australia, No. 81 Ferrari Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, No. 44 Charles Leclerc, Monaco, No. 16 Red Bull Liam Lawson, New Zealand, No. 30 Max Verstappen, Netherlands, No. 1 Mercedes Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Italy, No. 12* George Russell, Great Britain, No. 63 Aston Martin Fernando Alonso, Spain, No. 14 Lance Stroll, Canada, No. 18 Alpine Jack Doohan, Australia, No. 7 Pierre Gasly, France, No. 10 Haas Oliver Bearman, Great Britain, No. 87 Esteban Ocon, France, No. 31 Racing Bulls Isack Hadjar, France, No. 6* Yuki Tsunoda, Japan, No. 22 Williams Alexander Albon, Thailand, No. 23 Carlos Sainz Jr., Spain, No. 55 Sauber Gabriel Bortoleto, Brazil, No. 5* Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, No. 27 *=denotes drivers with zero career Formula 1 races entering 2025. Formula 1 2025 schedule, how to watch ESPN will be the home of Formula 1 in the U.S. in 2025 and race weekends will be broadcast across the Disney family of channels, including ESPN, ABC and ESPN2. You can also stream the action from the 2025 world championship season on Fubo, F1TV and ESPN+ in the U.S. Here's the season schedule: Australian Grand Prix: March 14-16 March 14-16 Chinese Grand Prix: March 21-23 March 21-23 Japanese Grand Prix: April 4-6 April 4-6 Bahrain Grand Prix: April 11-13 April 11-13 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: April 18-20 April 18-20 Miami Grand Prix: May 2-4 May 2-4 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: May 16-18 May 16-18 Monaco Grand Prix: May 23-25 May 23-25 Spanish Grand Prix: May 30-June 1 May 30-June 1 Canadian Grand Prix: June 13-15 June 13-15 Austrian Grand Prix: June 27-29 June 27-29 British Grand Prix: July 4-6 July 4-6 Belgian Grand Prix: July 25-27 July 25-27 Hungarian Grand Prix: Aug. 1-3 Aug. 1-3 Dutch Grand Prix: Aug. 29-31 Aug. 29-31 Italian Grand Prix: Sept. 5-7 Sept. 5-7 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Sept. 19-21 Sept. 19-21 Singapore Grand Prix: Oct. 3-5 Oct. 3-5 United States Grand Prix: Oct. 17-19 Oct. 17-19 Mexico City Grand Prix: Oct. 24-26 Oct. 24-26 Sao Paolo Grand Prix: Nov. 7-9 Nov. 7-9 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Nov. 20-22 Nov. 20-22 Qatar Grand Prix: Nov. 28-30 Nov. 28-30 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Dec. 5-7 Stream the 2025 Formula 1 season on Fubo We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. 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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lando Norris tops first practice session as Ollie Bearman crashes out
Lando Norris topped the first Formula One practice session of the new season as British teenager Ollie Bearman crashed out and Lewis Hamilton could manage only 12th. Prior to Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, Norris is the bookmakers' favourite to claim his first world championship and the McLaren driver saw off Williams' Carlos Sainz by 0.149 seconds with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third. Hamilton, making his much-anticipated Ferrari debut, ended the one-hour running at Melbourne's Albert Park, interrupted by two red flags, eight-tenths off the pace and more than half-a-second adrift of Leclerc. The chequered flag falls! 🏁 Your top three from FP1 is in… 👇#F1 #AusGP — Formula 1 (@F1) March 14, 2025 Bearman made three appearances last season, one for Ferrari and two for Haas, and impressed to land a promotion to the grid this year – one of six rookies in 2025. However, Bearman ended up in the wall with 22 minutes remaining after he ran through the gravel on the exit of Turn 10 and hit the wall. The right-rear wheel tore off his Haas with the front-right tyre crumpling underneath. 'I am sorry,' said the 19-year-old on the radio before he emerged from his cockpit following the high-speed crash. An 11-minute delay followed as Bearman's wrecked Haas was recovered with Sainz, at that stage, the surprise pacesetter. F1 2025 is well underway 👊 — Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) March 14, 2025 But when the action resumed, Norris bumped Sainz off top spot. Norris' McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri finished fourth, one place ahead of four-time world champion, Max Verstappen. Hamilton, 40, makes the move to Ferrari after three difficult seasons with Mercedes. The seven-time world champion insisted on Thursday that he is not feeling the pressure and has nothing to prove, but he would have hoped to show more speed in the first session after he finished nine places behind Leclerc. 'I am struggling to turn the car,' he said over the radio. Earlier, the running was red-flagged with gravel on the track after Alpine rookie Jack Doohan ran wide. The second practice session starts at 4pm local time (5am GMT).
