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Record-breaking dominance in Mexico by Max Verstappen, Ferrari third with Charles Leclerc

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Max Verstappen’s record-breaking dominance in Mexico, Ferrari third with Charles Leclerc

In the Grand Prix of Mexico City è yet another race dominated by Max Verstappen who with 16 wins sets a new record for wins in a single season and equals the 51 Grands Prix won by Alain Prost who è the fourth all-time multiple winner. Second è Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes. Ferrari, which started from the front row, finished third with Charles Leclerc and fourth with Carlos Sainz.

The Ferraris get off to a bad start in contrast to the Red Bulls and Verstappen immediately takes the lead, Perez with an incredible acceleration flanks Leclerc until he overtakes him with the nose but the Monegasque è closed by Verstappen on the other side and at the first corner he canò do nothing but touch the Mexican and send him off the track.

Checo pits to the disappointment of thousands of fans and can’t restart, Leclerc on the other hand has a damaged front wing and on the fourth lap also loses a baffle but continues ahead of Sainz and the virtual safety-car is decided, which is applied only one lap. On lap 11 Hamilton takes fourth position at the expense of Ricciardo.

Verstappen meanwhile goes quietly on the run and makes his first stop at the end of lap 19 and returns to the track in seventh position, then quickly overtaking Russell and Piastri, while Hamilton recovers Sainz but on lap 24 he in turn makes his pit stop, meanwhile the world champion also overtakes Ricciardo and è third going after the two Ferraris to the tune of fast laps.

Shortly afterwards the Dutchman overtakes Sainz who stops at the end of the thirtieth lap and returns to the track behind Hamilton, the next lap it is the turn of Leclerc who re-enters ahead of the Mercedes Briton. On the thirty-third Magnussen spins, probably due to a rear suspension failure, and crashes violently in the esse area and of course the safety car enters the track.

Verstappen immediately stops in the pits for the second tire change and mounts hard tires after having medium, like almost everyone else but one lap later, exactly halfway through the race, the red flag is shown, preumably for a fire start on Magnussen’s Haasa.

After the 35° lap behind the safety car there is a restart from a standing start from the grid with Verstappen, Leclerc, Hamilton and Sainz maintaining their positions. Lewis is still on medium and Leclerc on hard and on lap 40 Hamilton, despite being pushed on the grass on the inside, manages to pass him on the braking.

With about twenty laps to go Tsunoda ebtra like a kamikaze on Piastri who è seventh and who can’t do anything but crash into him on the entry to the corner, the Japanese driver spins and loses many positions while the Australian manages to continue and behind him is his teammate Norris, who started seventeenth and author of a great comeback despite a disastrous second start. Lando è faster than Oscar and McLaren orders the rookie to let him pass and he obeys.

Norris a few laps later makes a great overtake against Ricciardo and with four laps to go the same fate befalls Russell. Verstappen crosses the finish line undisturbed in the lead and beats his own overall record of 15 wins in the season, second  Hamilton, third Leclerc, then Sainz, Norris splendid fifth, Russell, Ricciardo, Piastri, Albon and Ocon.

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton

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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton

During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.

“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don&#39t think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team&#39s choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.

“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.

“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.

“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.

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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò

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Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò

CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.

“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.

“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.

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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights

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Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition

During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.

“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.

“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.

“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.

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