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will be aiming for a fifth consecutive F1 Drivers’ Championship title this year after blowing his competition away over the last four years. The star will begin his title defence in mid-March when the 2025 F1 campaign gets underway in Australia.
ace was Verstappen’s closest challenger last season and will be desperate to end the Dutchman’s reign this time around.
will also be eyeing up a return to the front after moving from to .
F1 stars will assemble in Bahrain this week for three days of testing after their teams displayed their livery designs at the F1 75 launch event in London.
Verstappen and chief were subjected to boos at the London event, with the FIA even to condemn the crowd’s reaction.
There will be plenty of F1 news throughout the day, so follow the Express Sport live blog below for the latest updates.
Hamilton lands new role
has become a global brand ambassador for clothing company Lululemon. The collaboration was confirmed after Lululemon posted an epic teaser video featuring the star.
In an article published to coincide with the announcement, Hamilton told : “I didn’t actually know they were doing men’s [clothing]. Obviously, there were women that I’d met who would just be raving about Lululemon. I was like, ‘Uh, I can’t wear the leggings.’
“I’m looking for that extra one per cent. Honestly, running, being in the gym [with] the weight, the feel of the fabric, it’s so rich. Feel is everything. When it comes to all the fabrics that I work with – when I’m designing clothes for example – the material is very, very important for me. There’s some brands I just can’t wear because it’s itchy.
“The silhouette is very important. I love colour-matching things – you want to look good when you go somewhere to work out.”
Verstappen won’t miss Grand Prix
has insisted he has no intention of missing any F1 races to witness the birth of his first child. The Dutchman’s long-term partner Kelly Piquet is due to give birth soon after announcing her pregnancy last December.
Verstappen explained, as quoted by Dutch publication Algemeen Dagblad: “It’s possible [that I could miss a race], but I won’t do it. This is just part of being a Formula One driver. If it happens, it happens. I can’t do anything about it.
“Unfortunately, Formula One drivers don’t get any free time, but at the same time, I’m not the one who gives birth. Anything is possible, but in Formula 1 that doesn’t exist. You can’t take two months off. Or I have to be suspended because I have too many penalty points for swearing.”
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