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Christian Horner has suggested Max Verstappen has more respect for old karting rival Charles Leclerc than for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.Verstappen and Hamilton fought for the 2021 F1 title in one of the most intense and exciting battles in the sport’s history. There were numerous controversial moments, including collisions at Silverstone, Monza and in Saudi Arabia prior to the infamous title decider in Abu Dhabi which controversially went the Dutchman’s way.Verstappen has had it far easier in 2022 and could seal the championship at the next race in Singapore.

F1 has returned to action after the summer break with one of the highlights of the calendar – the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.The popular venue, a real favourite among drivers and fans, has provided numerous memorable moments down the years, often caused by the inclement weather in the Ardennes area of Belgium. Arguably the most dramatic F1 race at Spa occurred in 1998, won by Damon Hill in appalling conditions.

F1 fans – and Charles Leclerc – shocked after setting the fastest time in the final practice session ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. It has been a season of struggle for Latifi and his Williams team, who sit at the foot of the constructors’ standings.

Max Verstappen appeared to take a swipe at Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes as he showered praise on current title rivals Ferrari.Verstappen and Hamilton engaged in a battle for the ages for the 2021 F1 title. Their rivalry boiled over on several occasions, with the pair colliding at Silverstone, Monza and in Saudi Arabia. Eventually, Verstappen took the title in hugely contentious fashion in Abu Dhabi, with then race director Michael Masi’s botched handling of a late-race safety car effectively deciding the championship.

F1 races, the top three are traditionally interviewed by an ex-grand prix driver-turned-broadcaster after stepping out of their cars and before the podium ceremony. The likes of Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert and Mark Webber have done the job and following the race at Paul Ricard, it was the turn of Coulthard, who is co-commentator for Channel 4.As the former McLaren and Williams driver quizzed racer winner Max Verstappen, Di Resta, who had been on co-commentary duty for Sky Sports F1 in the absence of Brundle, was broadcast on the official F1 feed urging his fellow Scot to cut the interview short. READ MORE: Daniel Ricciardo disagrees with Sky Sports F1 reporter over 'Alpine sandwich' after French GP The slip was spotted by a number of fans on social media, who were unimpressed by Di Resta’s accidental intervention.“The irony, when this is exactly what I'm saying to Paul Di Resta during his commentary,” joked one fan on Twitter while another added: “Ironically, something I've been saying about Paul all afternoon!”“There should be an option to mute certain broadcasters because I cannot listen to PDR,” said a third.

F1 champion Max Verstappen as Aston Martin getting rid of Lance Stroll.Despite a poor season so far, littered with crashes and underwhelming pace compared to teammate Sebastian Vettel, Stroll’s place in the Silverstone-based team has long been thought to be as safe as houses, given the fact the team is owned by his billionaire father, Lawrence. However, Stroll senior may soon to have a tough decision to make over his son, who is in his sixth season in F1 and can no longer be excused for a lack of experience.

Lewis Hamilton is “not happy” with his contractual situation at Mercedes despite recently signing a one-year extension, says former F1 star Johnny Herbert.Hamilton’s future with Mercedes appeared in doubt when the two parties struggled to reach an agreement over a new deal earlier this year.But amid widespread speculation over his contractual dispute, the reigning world champion finally extended his stay with Toto Wolff and co by agreeing terms in February.He has made a superb start to the 2021 season, getting his title defence off to a flyer by coming out on top in last week’s opening Bahrain Grand Prix.However, Herbert has told motorsport-total.com that Hamilton is still not best pleased with his current situation at Mercedes, plunging