‘Towards the unfair side’ Lando Norris weighs in on F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy

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.

Max Verstappen slammed Charles Leclerc over "unfair" moves a decade before petulantly hitting out at the Ferrari driver once again.Verstappen lost his cool at Leclerc during the closing stages of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday. After he passed his title rival with four laps remaining, a yellow flag allowed the Monegasque racer to close the gap.That infuriated the Dutchman, who, not for the first time in the race, hopped on the radio to complain.

Lewis Hamilton clearly isn't used to finishing too far down the field with the seven-time world champion confused over whether he'd scored any points in Saudi Arabia.Hamilton, 37, eventually crossed the line in 10th place after a rollercoaster weekend for the Mercedes man. Disaster struck in qualifying when he was eliminated in Q1, meaning he was set to start Sunday's race 16th on the grid.It was the first time he had been eliminated in the first part of qualifying on pure pace since 2009.

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.

Lewis Hamilton is said to have been blocked from doing interviews after F1 decided to continue with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the wake of Friday's missile strike. F1 drivers were put in a hugely compromising position after a missile strike hit just miles from the circuit on Friday before the second practice session got underway.

motorsport.This weekend will see F1 return to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and though the races won't be under the baking Saudi sun, the night race should still prove tricky going on the twisty street track.Drivers like Lewis Hamilton have to be on the top of their game and in peak physical condition as they wrestle the 200mph rocket ship around the F1 circuits across the world.It means that drivers have to follow grim training routines and difficult diets to make sure they are within sight of the front come the checkered flag.Gone are the days in which mechanical steering was king, which gave us images of Nigel Mansell collapsing during one race, and Ayrton Senna unable to lift up the winners' trophy at his home race of Brazil.However, modern cars arguably put more strain on the body than older cars due to their extremely high downforce, and drivers have to work on strength as much as they can.One of the key workouts for F1 drivers is strengthening their neck muscles as they can pull up to as much as 6G in some corners.Special exercises target weight lifting for their necks and trapezius muscles, meaning F1 stars can shift around 40kg with their neck alone.Drivers use special headsets attached to ropes that pull against them as they try to keep their head still.

Lewis Hamilton might not line up with other drivers at the Saudi Arabian GP on the grid on Sunday afternoon.Hamilton struggled around qualifying on Saturday, and the Brit was eliminated during the first session for the first time since the Brazilian GP in 2017. As a result, Hamilton will line up 16th on the grid for the 2022 season's second race.However, there's a possibility Hamilton might not line up on the grid, and he may instead start in the pit lane.

Lewis Hamilton would crash came to light.This weekend's showdown in Saudi Arabia has already been shrouded in controversy, with genuine fears that proceedings wouldn't go ahead after a fuel depot was struck by a missile on Friday evening. The incident occurred just six miles from the track, sparking safety fears.The incident caused delays, with drivers even meeting to discuss among themselves over whether or not the race should go ahead.

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.

Lewis Hamilton and Alex Albon narrowly avoided a scary crash during Friday's second practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Albon only returned to F1 at the start of the season after being dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2020. Mercedes' Hamilton struggled during the first practice session on Friday and could only clock the ninth fastest time.

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.

Hamilton only had one world title to his name. The Brit had only recently split from pop singer Nicole Scherzinger.Hamilton hung out with the likes of Bai Ling, Angela Zatopek and Glass at the eighth annual BTE All Star Celebrity Kick Of Party at the infamous Playboy Mansion.

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.

Max Verstappen’s “aggression” and doubts he would adopt a similar driving style if he was competing for a Formula One championship himself.The McLaren driver noted the difference between those fighting for titles and other drivers on the grid by highlighting Verstappen’s tenacious attitude. Verstappen’s extremely committed driving style has rubbed his fellow drivers up the wrong way on a number of occasions since his 2015 debut.It especially came to the forefront last year as he went wheel-to-wheel with Lewis Hamilton on a number of occasions for the driver’s championship.

F1 campaign. The 26-year-old was able to exit the vehicle safely but was left frustrated to retire pointless after a promising weekend ended in disaster.

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.