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10 awesome photos from a rainy Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix

They are racing in the rain in Monaco.

An action-packed day of motor car racing got off to a slow start Sunday when the start of F1’s Monaco Grand Prix was delayed a bit due to rain.

Charles Leclerc, who has won two races so far this season, entered the race on the pole and will be looking to lead Ferrari to another big day in what has been a great season for them so far.

Let’s take a look at some photos from Sunday at Monaco, which always looks like an incredible place to see a race, even in the rain. It also seems like things could get a little crazy today.

Relive the Miami Grand Prix and Max Verstappen’s win with these awesome moments and photos

The Miami Grand Prix came and went, but let us help you relive it.

After a week (and really, years) of incredible hype building up Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix, the event Sunday was largely a success with Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen winning the inaugural race, ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, respectively.

The masses descended on the Miami International Autodrome — the official name of the venue surrounding Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens — and that included tons of celebrities and other top athletes, like Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Tom Brady, among many, many others. It was the place to be Sunday, and the views were fantastic.

So if you missed the first-ever Miami GP or can’t believe it’s already over but still can’t get enough of it, relive the spectacular weekend with these awesome moments and photos.

Martin Brundle pensó que Paolo Banchero era Patrick Mahomes en la entrevista más incómoda de la F1

Estrellas del mundo del deporte se congregaron el domingo para el Miami Grad Prix de la Formula 1, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, David Beckham, Le Bron James – todos estaban ahí. Y aunque el quarterback de los Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes si fue …

Estrellas del mundo del deporte se congregaron el domingo para el Miami Grad Prix de la Formula 1, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, David Beckham, Le Bron James – todos estaban ahí. Y aunque el quarterback de los Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes si fue a Miami, no estaba por ahí para el recorrido por la parrilla del reportero de Sky Sports Martin Brundle.

¿El problema? Parece que Brundle no lo sabía.

Brundle pensó que había conseguido una entrevista con Mahomes acerca de la experiencia en el Miami Grand Prix, y a media conversación se dio cuenta que no estaba hablando con Mahomes. Brundle en realidad estaba entrevistando e la estrella de Duke y potencial No. 1 del draft de la NBA Paolo Banchero. Fue muy incómodo.

Traducción.- Martin Brundle pensó que Paolo Banchero era Pat Mahomes.

La pena ajena de esa entrevista era palpable, Y Brundle se alejó con un “whatever” (lo que sea) como si acabara de entrevistar un hombre de 6 pies 10 cualquiera. Banchero podría ser una estrella de la NBA algún día, pero definitivamente no es Patrick Mahomes.

Traducción.- ¡No puede ser!

Los fanáticos no podían dejar de verlo:

Traducción.- Patrick Mahomes el quaterback de 6’10

Traducción.- Martin Brundle intentnado entrevistar celebridades americanas desprevenidos es televisión increíble. 

Traducción.- ¡Dios mío! 

Everything you need to know about F1’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix

What you want and need to know about this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.

After years of anticipation with many Formula 1 fans hoping this weekend would eventually materialize, F1 is taking on Miami for the first time with Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

The race will be on a purpose-built circuit around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and, hopefully, it will live up to all the hype and produce captivating racing, in addition to some awesome views.

But because the Miami Grand Prix is new to the schedule this year — it joins the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas in Austin as the only other American F1 race, currently, before Las Vegas is added to the mix in 2023 — it might be helpful to know a few fast facts about event and venue.

So before the on-track action gets going, here’s what you want and need to know about the Miami Grand Prix.

Why the Miami Grand Prix ended up with a fake marina and dry-docked yachts

Yes, a fake marina.

Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix — one of Formula 1’s two American races currently on the schedule — is all about the glitz and glam and flashy, Miami vibes. And judging from some early views of the 3.36-mile, 19-turn circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, it certainly has the potential to live up to the hype — especially if the racing is good.

One particular element of the venue, however, leaves quite a bit to be desired: the fake marina.

Eyeing the idea of an American version of the famed and glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, Miami organizers originally hoped for a waterfront venue with a circuit in the downtown area and over a bridge to the Port of Miami, as the Miami Herald reported last month. But when that plan didn’t work out and the race ended up being around Hard Rock Stadium, there was still an attempt at creating a waterfront atmosphere.

Enter The Yachts at MIA Marina, a faux harbor/beach area with, obviously, yachts. More from the Miami Herald:

It won’t be as picturesque as it would have been along the turquoise bay, with gorgeous aerial camera views of cruise ships, the skyline and fans watching from yachts and sailboats. But [Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium owner Stephen] Ross’ group is doing its best to replicate a waterfront ambiance at the landlocked venue.

In the center of the track, near turns 11, 12 and 13, will be a 24,000 square-foot beach club zone featuring a resort-style pool with luxury cabanas, bars and DJs playing music.

And that’s not all! A Monaco-inspired faux marina “Yacht Club” is being constructed — complete with about a dozen dry-docked yachts — on the infield of turns 6, 7 and 8. Some race patrons paid $38,000 for a four-person “Yacht Club” package, $19,000 for a two-person pass and $9,500 for a single.

The marina construction in progress in January 2022. (Formula One Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix)
The Yachts at MIA Marina, taken Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Hiro Ueno/F1 Miami Grand Prix)

The discovery of the fake marina then led to this funny bit from Sky Sports’ Craig Slater, pointing out the absurdity of the situation and hilariously “swimming” in the “water.”

Joking that the “sea breeze is in my hair” — the venue is about 10 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean — Slater said: “It’s such a hot day today, I think I might take a jump into the cool… water.”

His bit about “enhanced reality” — welcomed by many F1 fans with more jokes — then continued as he attempted a little backstroke on the flat, waterless ground.

So no matter how real the fake marina will look on TV, just remember, it’s not.

Following two practices on Friday and another Saturday, qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix is set for noon ET Saturday. The race is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET.

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Lewis Hamilton explica por qué va a cambiar su nombre para honrar a su mamá

El siete veces campeón de la Formula 1 se volvió oficialmente Sir Lewis Hamilton en diciembre cuando Charles, Príncipe de Gales, lo nombró caballero. Después de obtener tan notable título, Hamilton ha dicho que está cambiando su nombre completo. O …

El siete veces campeón de la Formula 1 se volvió oficialmente Sir Lewis Hamilton en diciembre cuando Charles, Príncipe de Gales, lo nombró caballero. Después de obtener tan notable título, Hamilton ha dicho que está cambiando su nombre completo. O más bien, modificarlo para honrar a su madre, Carmen.

En la Expo Dubái 2022 el lunes previo al comienzo de la temporada de la F1 en el Grand Prix de Bahréin este fin de semana, Hamilton explicó su proceso para cambiar su nombre para que incluya el nombre de soltera de su Carmen, Larbalestier.

Indicó que no se está quitando el “Hamilton” pero que está en proceso de incluir también el nombre de su madre, mientras inicia su lucha por un récord octavo título de la F1.

El piloto de Mercedes dijo a través de ESPN (Aquí está el video):

“Significaría todo para mi familia (ganar un octavo título),” dijo Hamilton. “Significaría mucho para mí sabiendo, por ejemplo, estoy muy orgulloso de mi apellido, Hamilton”

“Puede que ninguno de ustedes sepa que el apellido de mi mamá es Larbaliester, y estoy a punto de incluírlo en mi nombre.”

“No entiendo muy bien la idea de que cuando la gente se casa, la mujer pierde su apellido, y realmente quiero que el nombre de mi mamá continúe junto con el Hamilton,” agregó.

Hamilton no anunció cuándo espera que el cambio de nombre sea oficial. pero se rió de la idea que iba a ser para ese fin de semana en el Grand Prix de Bahráin.

Y a pesar que ESPN reportó que Hamilton no especificó como quedaría su nombre, la BBC reportó que Larbalestier sería su segundo nombre.

Lewis Hamilton explains why he’s ‘working on’ changing his name to honor his mom

As Lewis Hamilton chases another F1 title, he wants to celebrate his mom too.

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton officially became Sir Lewis Hamilton in December when Charles, Prince of Wales, knighted him. After gaining the notable prefix, Hamilton says he’s now “working on” changing his name altogether. Or, rather, amending it to honor his mother, Carmen.

At the 2022 Dubai Expo on Monday ahead of F1’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, Hamilton explained that he’s currently in the process of changing his name so it includes Carmen’s maiden name, Larbalestier.

He said he’s not ditching “Hamilton” but working to include his mother’s name as well, as he begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth F1 title.

The Mercedes driver said, via ESPN (or see the video here):

“It would mean the world to my family [to win an eighth title],” Hamilton said. “It would mean a lot to me knowing that, for example, I am really proud of my family’s name, Hamilton.

“None of you might know that my mum’s name is Larbalestier, and I am just about to put that in my name.

“I don’t fully understand the whole idea that when people get married the woman loses their name, and I really want my mum’s name to continue on with the Hamilton name,” he added.

Hamilton did not announce when he expects his name change to become official. But he did laugh off the idea that it would be as soon as this weekend for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

And although ESPN reported that Hamilton didn’t note what his full name will end up being, the BBC reported he’ll add Larbalestier as a middle name.

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Hasta Checo Pérez le pide a Tata que traiga a Chicharito

Checo lanzó una encuesta donde pidió a sus seguidores que votaran a favor o en contra de que Chicharito regrese a la selección.

Pensamos que habíamos terminado con el infinito debate acerca de por qué Tata Martino no llama a Chicharito Hernández al Tri. Chicharito quiere volver, la afición lo quiere de vuelta. Incluso Checo Pérez hizo un llamado el fin de semana para que Tata traiga a Chicharito.

Después de que el delantero mexicano anotara el gol del triunfo del LA Galaxy ante el New York City el fin de semana. El piloto de Red Bull lanzó una encuesta a través de su cuenta de Instagram donde pidió a sus seguidores que votaran a favor o en contra de que Chicharito regrese a la selección.

Por si quedaban dudas de lo que quiere la afición, 83% de los seguidres de Checo que votaron en su encuesta eligieron por que sí regrese.

Pero aquí quien decide es el Tata. Y él ya dejó muy claro que Chicharito no figura en sus planes.

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F1 champ Max Verstappen calls season’s controversial end ‘perfect’ for Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’

But he’s still not a fan of the hugely popular docuseries.

Formula One’s 2021 championship battle between ultimate victor Max Verstappen and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who was racing for a record-breaking eighth title, was a season-long thriller. And as the pair entered Sunday’s finale, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, level in points, the race was practically guaranteed to be dramatic and exciting.

And it was, but not in the way many expected or hoped. However, it might have been ideal for Netflix and its wildly popular Drive to Survive docuseries.

After a late-race crash Sunday, F1 officials initially said the race would restart with one lap remaining, and the five lapped cars between Hamilton and Verstappen, who were first and second, respectively, would restart as they were. But then officials reversed the decision, allowing Verstappen (who had fresher tires) to restart right behind Hamilton.

This gave Verstappen the chance to pass Hamilton with relative ease without traffic ahead of him, and he did, winning the race and his first title.

The officiating controversy led Hamilton’s Mercedes team to file multiple protests and appeals — though it dropped its final appeal attempt Thursday — and it certainly wasn’t the way drivers and teams hoped the season would end. But plenty of F1 fans had jokes about how Netflix’s Drive to Survive now has an abundance of material for its fourth season, set to debut next year.

“For them, of course, I guess it was perfect,” Verstappen said Wednesday about Netflix during a virtual press conference.

But Red Bull Racing’s newly crowned world champ still doesn’t care for the docuseries, which has been credited with sparking a huge new fan base particularly in the U.S.

When asked about the idea of a Netflix-ideal ending and the streaming service’s involvement with F1, Verstappen said:

“If you have read some previous interviews for me about it, then you know my stance on it. But yeah, I’m not a big fan of it, that’s for sure.”

Despite the enthralling race for the championship this season, it’s unclear what kind of role Verstappen will have in the upcoming Drive to Survive season.

Obviously, the show can’t ignore the now-reigning champion. But after being part of the docuseries’ earlier seasons, he opted not to participate anymore because he felt some elements were “fake” or exaggerated for dramatic effect.

More via the Associated Press in a story published the week of the U.S. Grand Prix in October:

“I understand that it needs to be done to boost the popularity in America,” Verstappen told The Associated Press ahead of Sunday’s race. “But from my side as a driver, I don’t like being part of it.”

Verstappen said when he participated in interviews in earlier seasons of the show, the quotes were later applied to situations he was not discussing and “they would fake a lot of stuff.”

“They faked a few rivalries which they don’t really exist,” he said. “So I decided to not be a part of it and did not give any more interviews after that because then there is nothing you can show. I am not really a dramatic show kind of person, I just want facts and real things to happen.”

Either way, between the captivating racing, the officiating controversy and subsequent protests, Netflix couldn’t have scripted a more disastrously dramatic finish and has a ton of material to work with for the upcoming Drive to Survive season, which is set to drop in 2022.

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F1’s Daniel Ricciardo had so much fun driving Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at COTA

A once-in-a-lifetime ride.

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo went for the ride of a lifetime Saturday at Circuit of the Americas, the Austin track which will host the United States Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 32-year-old McLaren driver from Australia was already having a great time embracing all things Texas this week, including busting out his southern accent impression. But this definitely has to be a major highlight of Ricciardo’s trip to the U.S.

He got behind the wheel of the 1984 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo once driven by the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., a hero of Ricciardo’s, and hit the track. With a massive smile on his face, Ricciardo rode around in the vintage car and even did a burnout on the track with it.

And Dale Earnhardt Jr. loved it too and tweeted: “I’m happy for Daniel. I’m also appreciative for how he celebrates my father. That makes a lot of dads family members and fans smile.”

Ricciardo’s unique ride around COTA all started as a bet between him and the head of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown, who owns the car as part of his personal collection. As Jalopnik previously noted, when Ricciardo joined his new F1 team, he and Brown wagered that if he could get a podium finish this season, he’d get to drive a car from Brown’s collection.

Then Ricciardo ended up winning the Italian Grand Prix in September, and a deal is a deal.

Going with the weekend’s theme, Ricciardo also has a Dale Earnhardt Sr.-inspired helmet:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVWcKIobbX/

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