Pierre Gasly jumps to safety as F1 car bursts into flames during Bahrain Grand Prix

F1 team principal Guenther Steiner made a brilliant X-rated joked about his team’s struggles of late after Kevin Magnussen secured points in the second successive race at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen.While teammate Mick Schumacher missed out on competing as he recovered from a horrific crash during qualifying on Saturday, Magnussen followed up his stunning P5 finish in Bahrain last week with ninth-place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit last night. It was yet another stellar performance from the Dane, who only received the call to replace Nikita Mazepin at Haas 11 days before the start of the 2022 season.Magnussen’s performances suggest Haas have developed a competitive car, unlike the machinery produced over the last few years.

Sunday’s Grand Prix in Saudi Arabi a. Gasly came away with a solid eighth-place finish in the Jeddah race, however it wasn’t all plain sailing for the Frenchman.Post-race Gasly revealed that in the latter stages he was suffering from excruciating stomach pains, especially when braking and going through left turns. He said: “The last five laps, it was just about surviving.

Max Verstappen said he had to endure the "smart tricks" of Charles Leclerc during a thrilling Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.Despite starting fourth on the grid, the Red Bull man took the lead with four laps to go - and then had to fend off another charge from his Ferrari rival before taking the chequered flag. It was the perfect response from Verstappen after failing to finish the opening race in Bahrain.Again, one of the features of the race was Leclerc's intelligent use of the DRS zones, which made it difficult for the Dutchman to pass him.

Formula One fans have slammed "spoilt child" Max Verstappen for calling the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix unfair, despite winning the race.Verstappen was heard complaining over his team radio during the final stages of Sunday's race before taking the chequered flag ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had appeared to close the gap on Verstappen during a yellow flag as he looked to regain the lead from the reigning world champion, but the Dutch driver was able to hold off his rival.Fans, however, reacted angrily after hearing Verstappen say "that's so unfair" over the radio in response to Leclerc's attempts to overtake.One fan tweeted: “‘That’s so unfair’ will be on Verstappen’s gravestone.

Max Verstappen was told to calm down and let the team get on with their job towards the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.Verstappen, who retired with three laps remaining in Bahrain a week ago, made amends to take victory in the second race of the season. But it wasn't all plain sailing for the Dutchman as he got hot under the collar in the closing stages in Saudi Arabia. The 24-year-old got on the team radio with five laps remaining to complain about title rival Charles Leclerc, at this stage running in second, for driving over the pit-lane entry line.

Sergio Perez will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on pole position but it was Lewis Hamilton’s shock exit in Q1 and Mick Schumacher’s horror crash that will dominate headlines. As darkness fell and the lights lit up the Jeddah Corniche Circuit one of the big question ahead of qualifying was would Mercedes make it through to Q3. Hamilton didn’t even make it out of Q1.

Max Verstappen was always destined for racing glory - because the reigning F1 world champion's mother, Sophie Kumpen, was a champion go-karter in her heyday.All eyes will be on Verstappen as he bids to rebound from last weekend's calamitous Bahrain Grand Prix, where the Red Bull driver was forced to retire with three laps remaining due to a power failure.That's left the 24-year-old with an early mountain to climb if he is to retain his world title ahead of his old rival, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc, who whizzed to the first podium of the season for Ferrari after Verstappen was withdrawn from their two-way tussle for the top spot.Verstappen's rise to the top of Formula 1 was always on the cards though; racing is in his blood. His father, Jos Verstappen, was also a F1 driver.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned in two days' time in spite of the massive explosion which took place just a few miles away from the circuit on the outskirts of the city of Jeddah on Friday.Formula 1 bosses met with a number of drivers and team officials, as well as with a Saudi Arabian delegation, to discuss the matter in the immediate aftermath, and it was eventually decided that the race should go ahead.Drivers have been offered assurances over their safety following intense calls from fans for the Grand Prix to be cancelled, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among those in attendance at the meeting.F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has told reporters that everything will continue as normal, while FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed they have had total assurances over the safety of the Grand Prix, the teams, their staff, drivers and families from Saudi security services.Speaking to Sky Sports, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said: "The sport has to stand together collectively. Any act of terrorism shouldn't be condoned and sport shouldn't be bullied into a position.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been plunged into chaos following a massive explosion near the track in the city of Jeddah.As drivers were finishing their practice runs, a loud boom was heard before a huge inferno broke out at the nearby Aramco petroleum facility - a state-run oil company - sparking fears of a terrorist attack.The cause of the blaze isn't known but reports say that Houthi rebels - a Yemeni Islamist group - have claimed responsibility for a number of similar attacks across the kingdom in recent weeks.Footage of the explosion has begun circulating all over social media while flames and black smoke have continued to billow out of the building, which is just a few miles from the circuit.It's understood that defending world champion Max Verstappen had asked his team if his car was on fire, as he could smell burning towards the end of his practice run, before Red Bull confirmed that it wasn't coming from his car.Calls for this weekend's Grand Prix to be cancelled have intensified with fans flooding to social media asking for organisers to do the right thing.

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali is targeting a revamped 30-race calendar in the not-so-distant future that would include a Grand Prix in Las Vegas and Africa.Following Sunday's curtain-raiser in Bahrain, the 2022 season is set to be the most demanding campaign in F1 history with a total of 23 races before November's finale in Abu Dhabi. There is space for one additional increase though due to the Concorde Agreement, but Domenicali has higher ambitions than a 24-race calendar.He told Sky Sports: "I think there is potential to go to 24.

Max Verstappen has been blasted by radio star, Chris Evans, for his comments following his defeat at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.Speaking on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show this morning, the radio host, 55, told how the Dutch sportsman, 24, needs to be "a bit nicer to his teammates" following remarks he made at the weekend. over the radio.Today saw Chris speak to Formula One commentator David Croft about the result of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Chris said to the expert: "It was great last Sunday, it was lovely to see lots of drivers in contention for lots of the time."He then went on to address the Red Bull driver, Verstappen's, remarks after he was forced to pull out of the race with only three laps remaining.The radio star said: "As far as Max [Verstappen] is concerned, I didn't know whether to say this to you on the radio or not, somebody just needs to have a little quiet word in his ear."He's not coming across fantastically on the radio," he added.David quipped: "Calm down Max, chill out a little bit."Chris chipped in: "Just be a bit nicer, be a bit nicer to your teammates."The commentator replied: "He is a nice guy though, I have a lot of time for Max, he's always been really friendly."So all this, 'I'm never doing this ever, ever, ever again', it's like we've entered the terrible twos when he goes to his second world championship."He just got a bit too sloppy there, I will have a word on your behalf though," he reassured Chris.The radio star replied: "But also it's not good for his performance.

Max Verstappen's crash in qualifying last year.With Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's title race flying towards its end, Verstappen made a crucial error in qualifying. The Dutchman was on course for the fastest time when he collided with the wall on the final turn.And eagle-eyed F1 fans have now noticed that the turn has been slightly extended following Verstappen's crash in December.

Charles Leclerc has caused a big stir in the Formula 1 world after he pipped both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to the top spot of the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Followed in second by his teammate Carlos Sainz, the man from Monaco has put forward a serious statement that Ferrari is back to its best and means business.The 24-year-old has entered 82 races in his life and had already picked up two race wins and 13 podiums before his success in Bahrain. He, Sainz and Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto will now hope that this latest victory will signal a new era for The Prancing Horse and the Tifosi.But not only is Leclerc insanely fast, as a key member of the group of young drivers now coming of age in Formula 1, he is also one of the most stylish thanks to his sponsorship, birthplace and the team he calls home.According to Celebrity Net Worth, Charles Leclerc has amassed a sizeable fortune of around £9.1 million.His huge fortune comes as little surprise - as a driver for Ferrari, he is the face of one of the most desirable and luxurious motoring brands out there.Leclerc has a sponsorship deal with luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, a deal he has had since the early days of his career.In 2020, Leclerc announced a new deal with Italian fashion firm Giorgio Armani, becoming an ambassador for the house’s Made to Measure Line.On top of his undoubtedly lucrative sponsorship deals, Leclerc is also thought to pull in a hefty salary.

Ferrari over his new Formula One contract despite suffering the “most difficult weekend” at the Bahrain Grand Prix.It is understood Sainz is close to securing his future with the Prancing Horse, with the deal “done” and just needing signing. It comes after the 27-year-old completed a sensational Ferrari 1-2 on Sunday by finishing behind Charles Leclerc.He revealed after the race that a new contract was “extremely close,” while team principal Mattia Binotto added: “I think we found an agreement.

Formula 1 fans couldn't help but see the funny side after Kevin Magnussen, who stepped in as Russian driver Nikita Mazepin's Haas replacement earlier this month, finished fifth in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Mazepin was dropped by Haas in light of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February, having initially joined the team ahead of the 2021 season, though he never managed to finish higher than 14th all year.While they were a few surprises in Bahrain this afternoon, including the dramatic retirement of both Red Bulls cars, Magnussen's emphatic performance has probably already done enough to suggest that Haas made a smart decision.Fans flooded to social media after the race, displaying very little sympathy for the ousted Russian driver."Imagine being Mazepin and seeing Kevin finishing on P5 with "your" car. Whoops," one fan tweeted."I’d like to see Mazepin come 5th in the first race of the season," posted another.A third wrote: "Lol Magnussen got 5th in Mazepin's car," while a fourth said: "Ditch the Russian Mazepin and then you go get P5.

Red Bull after Max Verstappen received 'karma' during the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Verstappen endured a nightmare start to his Formula One title defence as a suspected fuel pump issue caused him to retire late in the race, allowing rival Lewis Hamilton to finish on the podium.Red Bull's problems worsened as Sergio Perez was also forced out of the race for the same reason as Ferrari claimed a one-two finish through Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.The dramatic finish to Sunday's race led to a brutal tweet from Mercedes after Hamilton finished third.Mercedes tweeted: “You love to see it," and new arrival George Russell was also amongst the points, finishing fourth in his first race for his new team.It was not just Mercedes who took the chance to revel in Red Bull's misfortune, either, with "karma" soon trending on Twitter as fans reacted to the race.One Mercedes fan tweeted: “Karma’s a bitch, eh. Up yours Red Bull.

Max Verstappen was left in a fit of rage at his team as his car broke down during the Bahrain Grand Prix.The Formula One driver was competing in the first of the new season when his Red Bull car encountered a technical with just three laps to go, leaving Charles Leclerc to take the first win of the new campaign.Verstappen was heard yelling at Red Bull chiefs. He shouted: "What is going on with the battery? The team replied: "Battery is fine." But the 24-year-old was not happy and fired back: "No it is not. No it's not! What the f*** is this!"Trying to keep calm, the team responded: "It is not battery-related.

Max Verstappen was heard raging at Red Bull after he 'took it easy' and allowed Charles Leclerc to lead during the Bahrain Grand Prix. It proved to be a frustrating start to the Dutch driver's title defence as he failed to finish the opening race of the season after retiring late on in Bahrain.

Formula One season gets underway on Sunday, with the world's most glamorous sport making stops in Bahrain, Monaco, England and the US across the year.Mega movie actors, world-famous singers and stars from other sports will all follow the travelling circus around the globe. But as well as those spectators and their teams, the drivers will also be supported by their wives and girlfriends.Some drivers have tried to keep their relationships secretive, while others bring their WAGs to every race, with some even featuring in Netflix series Drive To Survive.

Lewis Hamilton stepped out in a kooky floral print outfit as he arrived at the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying before putting in a below average performance to qualify in fifth position for the race tomorrow - with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc on pole for the first race of the season. Hamilton, 37, who recently announced he will be changing his name to include his mother's maiden name, sported a Jacquemus deep purple and orange floral printed ensemble. His eye-catching arrival was not replicated on the track as Mercedes continued to struggle with Hamilton's fifth place on the grid likely to intensify fears of a poor season ahead for the previously dominant team.

Lando Norris is a British-Belgian racing driver currently competing in Formula One with McLaren, racing under the British flag.The Formula One star, 22, shared his thoughts on one specific controversy, which took over the sport last year, with Scott Mills and Chris Stark on BBC Radio 5 Live last week.During his interview, Norris was asked whether the “ending to last season” was “good” or “damaging” for the sport.This comment was made in reference to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December, which saw driver Max Verstappen speed to victory ahead of sporting legend Lewis Hamilton on the final lap.Michael Masi, who was removed from his role as race director, was at the heart of the controversy after deciding to allow only the cars between race leader Lewis Hamilton and title rival Max Verstappen to un-lap before a restart. British car racer Norris told BBC Radio 5 Live: “It’s controversial. I mean it’s still something that’s going on now, right?“I don’t know.