Lawrence Barretto
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Correspondent & Presenter @F1 . Reporter @C4F1 . Travel the world writing and talking about racing cars. Burger connoisseur and love a bright coloured shoe
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Lewis Hamilton is tremendous form today talking to media on Mercedes launch day. "If you think that what you saw at the end of last year was my best, wait until you see this year." A powerful statement of intent
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On the day the greatest rider ever Valentino Rossi retired, leaving a black hole in MotoGP,
#F1
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Sources say Ricciardo was impressive in today's Pirelli tyre test with Red Bull, his first drive in 2023 machinery, and that his best lap would have been good enough for the front row of the grid in Sunday's British Grand Prix.🤯
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Daniel Ricciardo is making a sensational racing return to Formula 1 this season, with Red Bull loaning him to AlphaTauri to replace Nyck de Vries for the remainder of the season
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Sir Frank Williams, F1’s longest-serving and most successful Team Principal the sport has ever seen, has died. Driven. Dedicated. Funny. Sir Frank was one of a kind.
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Charles said he hid in Carlos’ cupboard to surprise him with party poppers for his birthday, but was in there for 15 mins while Carlos pottered about before he opened the door to get something 😂
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Crikey. Romain Grosjean says only one driver sent him a Whatsapp message when Haas announced the Frenchman would not be driving for them next year. That driver was George Russell.
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An honour and a privilege hosting
@kimimatiasraikkonen
’s farewell party at
@alfaromeoracingorlen
HQ at Hinwil. There’s never been anyone like you Kimi, and there never will be. Thanks for being awesome
#F1
#Kimi
#Raikkonen
#AlfaRomeo
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Hearing that Red Bull are going to bring a significantly upgraded car to the Official Pre-Season Test in Bahrain. Mercedes are expected to do the same. Ferrari won’t change much.
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McLaren say they found damage to Ricciardo floor from the impact of Gasly running into the back of him. The “damage cost a considerable amount of downforce” said Seidl. “Daniel used his experience to cope with the issues and score important points for the team.”
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When Lewis is in this kind of mood, it usually means he thinks something special is possible!
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Vettel was handing out flower seeds in the TV pen today. Between Austrian races, he stayed local and worked with a group of kids to install a racing car in a field that’ll act as a ‘Bee Hotel’ to give bees more space where they can flourish
#AustrianGP
#F1
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Today reminded me how lucky I am to do what I do.
@danielricciardo
never let his head drop, never stopped believing. And the result for that perseverance was victory in the Italian Grand Prix and a shoey in one of my shoes. An absolute hero.
#ItalianGP
#F1
#Ricciardo
#Shoey
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Chatted to Carlos Sainz earlier. He followed Verstappen and then Alonso very closely yesterday to see if the new rules have made it easier to follow - and he noticed a positive difference versus last year, which bodes well for overtaking opportunities this year
#F1
#Barcelona
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Daniel Ricciardo has been incredibly hard on himself coming into this weekend at Monza. He’s fired up. And that’s why he was frustrated with 5th, when he felt 3rd was on the cards. Still one of his best qualis of the year. And I’m still predicting a podium for him
#ItalianGP
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Chatting to Max Verstappen this evening, I'm not sure I've ever seen him this confident during testing. He got up to speed quickly, the car - an evolution of last year's car - responded well when he pushed and he clocked up nearly three grands prix distances. Ominous.
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Williams have released Dan Ticktum from his role a Development Driver and their Driver Academy with immediate effect. He renewed his deal at the start of the year, having joined ahead of 2020.
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There was a traffic jam heading out of Monza tonight, as Daniel
#Ricciardo
stopped to sign autographs for a hoard of fans who had waited patiently at the gate. He signed something for every single one before pulling away.
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Vettel just loves
#F1
. Despite another miserable session, there was no sulking. Great role model.
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Ignoring the timesheets, chatter here in the paddock is that the Mercedes and Ferrari look impressive out on track. Early days, though. Today is just about mileage. Impressive reliability for most teams.
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Charles Leclerc has been smiling since the day he took the F1-75 for a spin. And he was beaming in the pen this eve. It's one thing to have a good car, another to take advantage under pressure. Incredible job. It should be a titanic fight for the win with Max and Carlos
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Sensational news for Lando Norris, as he agrees a multi-year contract extension with McLaren. He’ll be there until at least the end of 2023, bringing him in line with Daniel Ricciardo. His form has been immense. Richly deserved. McLaren going from strength to strength
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Good news. McLaren say Lando Norris has been cleared to compete in the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix by the trackside doctor and FIA medical delegate.
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Many asking if Alex Albon is still a Red Bull driver. Red Bull team spokesperson tells me "We have released Alex to become a Williams Racing driver in 2022 but retain a relationship with him that includes future options."
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#Albon
#RedBullRacing
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Fair play to Sebastian
#Vettel
. After today’s race, he spent hours picking up litter in the grandstands.
#BritishGP
#Silverstone
#F1
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On the subject of Ferrari engines, Haas' Kevin Magnussen told me he had an engine issue all race and he was just "praying to God that it wouldn't blow up, which it didn't". He finished P8, with team mate Mick P6. Great work from
@HaasF1Team
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Something seriously cool coming from
@McLarenF1
. Be across their YouTube channel at 6pm on Sunday.
#McLaren
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Daniil Kvyat has known for months that the writing was on the wall and his time, for now, in F1 was over. It's a shame, as he's driving better than ever. He's looking for supporting roles in F1 next year and has already put the feelers out for a race seat come 2022
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McLaren have a solid upgrade package for Barcelona. I'm hearing it could be worth half a second of lap time. Lots of teams, including Alfa Romeo, bringing raft of updates, too.
#SpanishGP
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I think Lando is being incredible hard on himself here. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. My experience of him is that he's immensely respectful and his openness with media and the public is refreshing.
#F1
is lucky to have him.
I owe an apology. I’ve been stupid and careless with some things I’ve said lately in media and interviews, and haven’t shown the respect I should have to certain people. I’m not that kind of person, so know I should apologise to them but also everyone reading/listening. Sorry
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Daniel Ricciardo didn’t reveal his exact plans for next year but says “you’ll see me around” and “it’s not that I am checking out and saying see you later”. I understand it won’t be a race seat but rather another role linked to a
#F1
team
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Williams taking a Red Bull driver when their technical partner is Red Bull’s chief rival Mercedes is a big signal of intent for their future ambitions to get back to the front. They are not beholden to anyone. They are not a B-team. They are in charge of their own destiny.
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Alonso committing to Aston Martin shuts one door for
@Carlossainz55
. Sources say that leaves Williams and Sauber as the two most likely landing spots for him. Unless Red Bull decide they do want to partner him with Max again
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Raikkonen to retire at the end of the year. Kimi says on Instagram he decided last winter that this would be his last season in Formula 1. "It was not an easy decision but after this season it is time for new things".
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Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the results of qualifying. He'll start this afternoon's F1 Sprint in Brazil from the back of the grid.
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Alfa Romeo are interested in bringing Perez back to Hinwil, having already made contact, so that is a very much a landing spot for the Mexican. Only a matter of hours until Vettel announced at Racing Point, which will be Aston Martin Racing, of course.
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After significant damage to both
@ScuderiaFerrari
cars in Austria, both Leclerc and Vettel will have the full upgrade package available to them, with spares, for this weekend’s
#HungarianGP
. Massive effort, in a short turnaround.
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It’s never ideal to part with a title sponsor, but my sources say
@HaasF1Team
have options and will be financially secure. Team are heading in the right direction in terms of performance and they are an attractive proposition.
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I’ve only gone and done it! Thanks to
@chrismedland
and
@natesaundersf1
for coming up with the idea, to
@wbuxtonofficial
@jason_swales
@amyjovery
and Michelle for helping with the shaving and to everyone who has so very generously donated to an incredible cause.
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The new Mercedes sidepod - or lack of it - is quite something! Cars hit the track in just under an hour
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Lewis Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality of Year 2020, his second triumph after winning in 2014. A knighthood next up surely...
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It's a one-year deal for
#Checo
, which gives Red Bull plenty of options. They could retain him for 2022 or promote
#Tsunoda
from
#AlphaTauri
or move
#Albon
back into the seat. That will be the strongest position they've been in for years.
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I understand Romain Grosjean was in the simulator for Mahindra last week, suggesting a move to Formula E is a real possibility for the Frenchman after the conclusion of his time at Haas this year
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To whom it may concern, great work
@ValtteriBottas
. Staggering lap under pressure. A reminder that he is still one of the strongest drivers on the grid and still has the hunger. Alfa Romeo are getting a cracker.
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Best qualifying in ages. Four different constructors in the top four. Back-to-back poles for Leclerc. Cracking recovering from Hamilton. Verstappen angry. Gasly fantastic. Frustration for Sainz, Ricciardo, Stroll and Giovinazzi. Mixed feelings for Tsunoda. Well done Baku
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Sebastian Vettel will get his first chance behind the wheel of an
@AstonMartinF1
car when he drive the 2021 challenger at Silverstone tomorrow for a filming day, sharing driving duties with Lance Stroll.
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Yuki Tsunoda will make his F1 debut next year, after AlphaTauri confirm he will partner Pierre Gasly! First Japanese driver in F1 since Kamui Kobayashi! He’s massively impressed Red Bull with his F2 form and speed in 2018-spec F1 car at Imola
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And breathe. An extraordinary end to an extraordinary season. Verstappen is a worthy champion, Hamilton proved he’s still got it. Sets things up nicely for next year. First, though, I need to lie in a dark room for a while.
#F1
#AbuDhabiGP
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Love Lego. Love this. 😍
It's here. The first McLaren F1
@Lego_Group
Technic model, inspired by our 2021 livery… And there's two BIG fans already! 🙌
Available from 1 March.
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Neither he nor I thought he was being serious when he made this prediction for qualifying 😂. Fair play
@LandoNorris
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Overwhelmed by the support and positive comments I’ve had after filling in for
@wbuxtonofficial
across
@F1
’s digital channels in Sochi. Thank you! It was a blast and a privilege. Get better soon, Will!
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#RussianGP
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Aston Martin have announced Fernando Alonso will join the team from next season. They've moved swiftly, announcing a deal just six days after Sebastian Vettel told them he was off. Lawrence Stroll wanted a big name driver - and he's got one.
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McLaren have joined the party and notified the FIA of their intention to appeal the Racing Point decision.
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Enjoyed messing around with the
@WilliamsRacing
AR app. Great idea for a launch and so much work went into it. So it’s disappointing hackers undid all that work and stopped fans getting a chance to use it
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Had some high level schnitzel chat with Daniel Ricciardo after FP1. He had not one, not two, but three schnitzels last night. Then clarified they were baby schnitzels. This is the kind of insight I'm after. After P2 on Friday, maybe he needs to repeat every night this weekend!
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Daniil Kvyat is sticking around in F1, this time as Alpine's reserve driver
#F1
The Russian worked hard with manager Nicholas Todt to get a deal over the line. He's got unfinished business with F1
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Ferrari test driver Callum Ilott will drive for Alfa Romeo in FP1 in Portugal, after signing a deal to become their second reserve driver. Provides cover as other reserve Robert Kubica will miss several races because of other racing commitments
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Gutted. End of an era today. The Williams family have been awesome for Formula 1 and awesome to me. Claire and Sir Frank, you’ll be missed 😢
@williamsracing
#WilliamsF1
#F1
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Ferrari get their no.1 choice as Vasseur signs on the dotted line to join as Team Principal & General Manager, replacing Mattia Binotto. I’m told it was a difficult decision to leave Alfa/Sauber but the biggest job in F1 - and perhaps all of sport - was too hard to turn down
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Date for the diary. The first Miami Grand Prix will take place on 6-8 May 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome
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As if today hasn't had enough headlines,
@SchumacherMick
is a fan of my red moonboots
#Winning
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Ferrari have brought their first upgrade package of the season to Spain. Significant work has been done on the floor. There's other tweaks, too, including the rear wing. They'll be hoping to close the gap, which is believed to be around 0.2s, to Red Bull.
#F1
#SpanishGP
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Decent upgrade package for
@WilliamsRacing
this weekend at Silverstone. I understand that according to simulations, and depending on the track, it should be worth around a second in qualifying.
#F1
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Toto Wolff will be in F1 for at least 3 more years after he increases his stake in Mercedes F1 team. Daimler reduces theirs, while Ineos buy a stake - making the trio equal shareholders. Wolff remains TP and CEO. He can now stop having to answer questions about his future! 😂
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This is disgusting and unacceptable.
Lewis Hamilton has received online racist abuse after the British GP.
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After three days of glorious sunshine and 30C+ temperatures, a storm has hit Spielberg and the surrounding area. Giant hail stones clattering the roof of the hotel. Storms predicted Friday through Sunday, for the
#StyrianGP
#F1
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Alex Albon isn't cut adrift & will fulfil test & reserve role for Red Bull. He'll have "a key focus on 2022 development, simulator work & tyre testing". It's not what he will have wanted, but leaves the door open for a racing return, even if chances are slim as history shows...
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Mattia Binotto tells me Ferrari’s F1-75 won’t change that much for Bahrain, where they will focus on chasing performance after an encouraging start in terms of reliability and mileage in Barcelona.
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Haas have terminated Nikita Mazepin’s contract and their title partnership with Uralkali with immediate effect. His replacement is set to be announced early next week, ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain
#F1
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Found some inspiration for a future shoe design, courtesy of this cool one-off livery McLaren will be running for this weekend’s Abu Dhabi GP
#F1
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Chatting to Lewis in the pen, he says he's open to talks with Max after their collision as he doesn't have any issues. For him, it's "Game on, just keep on attacking. There needs to be respect on the track - and if not this will happen more often I guess".
#BritishGP
#F1
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Romain Grosjean did everything he could to get fit for Abu Dhabi but has ultimately decided to skip it for the sake of his long term health. He leaves Haas after 98 races. And will not be in F1 next year, but he would be a good sub a la Hulkenberg if required
#F1
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Sad times. Sebastian Vettel will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the season. Announces his news via his new Instagram account
#F1
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Classy 1-2 for Ferrari. The F1-75 is one hell of a car, the engine looks like the class leader, Leclerc and Sainz are delivering at a high level and they've been on it since lap one of testing. This is
#F1
title contending form. Scenes.
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McLaren expect Lando to be fit to drive but say he has been given an exemption from FIA press conference duties on medical grounds to ensure the team can focus on ensuring he is in the best possible condition to drive.
#MonacoGP
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Big move for Williams, who snap up Jost Capito as CEO. He had a short stint at McLaren and huge success with VW in rallying. He is highly-rated and an appointment of intent. Smart move making Simon Roberts team boss permanently, too.
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Ricciardo says he's not sure what he will do in the future, if he wants to stick around in F1 and prove that his McLaren form was just a blip, he’s got no shortage of interested parties. Alpine and Haas leading the way for his signature.
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The whole Williams family will leave F1 after Monza, ending Sir Frank's incredible reign as Team Principal of one of Formula 1's most iconic teams
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Audi have decided to significantly up their investment in F1, the board voting to complete a full takeover of Sauber Group. Seidl will become Audi F1 Team CEO - and the face of the operation, as planned. Audi will enter their own PU in 2026.
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Daniel Ricciardo is making a sensational racing return to Formula 1 this season, with Red Bull loaning him to AlphaTauri to replace Nyck de Vries for the remainder of the season
#F1
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F1 and FIA confirm they intend to fill the TBC space on the 2021 calendar with Portugal, subject to contract with the promoter
#F1
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Love this. Found out Vettel spent yesterday evening taking pictures of his team, plus a selfie of himself, before uploading them for Monza's cardboard cut-out initiative. They'll be in a grandstand from tomorrow.
#F1
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Hamilton tells me he takes "full responsibility" for the collision with Mercedes team mate Russell. "Gutting. Massive apology to everyone back at the factory. It was just probably a racing incident. I take full responsibility for it. I don’t think George had anywhere to go."
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