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Hamilton succession plan ready … as Brit questioning his F1 future after qualifying, tells team to replace him A FTER dropping out of qualifying before the pole position shootout for the second weekend running, Lewis Hamilton cut a distraught figure in the media pen. The

me out of bed every morning. I want to race in red. I want to win in red. That’s my main motivation.” While Bearman is undoubtedly a star of the future, Vasseur will be hoping that Hamilton can rediscover his mojo and return to the form that made him a force to be reckoned with during the turbo-hybrid era. The seven-time world champion expressed his desire for a recharge during the summer break before a wheel was turned in Hungary, and the expectation is that he will improve throughout the campaign as he adapts to his new Ferrari machinery. – Express Newspapers

and, with Dino Beganovic failing to pull up trees in Formula Two and Formula Three championship leader Rafael Camara still in the early days of his career, the Brit is best placed to succeed Hamilton at Maranello. The Essex-born starlet has already made his thoughts clear on a future promotion to Ferrari, too. “Right now, I’m not thinking

season while he himself qualified 12th. While Hamilton’s frustrated quip was not a serious suggestion to sever his two year contract, Fred Vasseur and Ferrari will already be thinking about life beyond the legendary Brit’s career in Maranello, such is the nature of Formula One management. In this regard, Ferrari are well set for the future. Lost in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying melee was another impressive result for Oliver

seven-time world champion told his team to “change driver” after watching teammate Charles Leclerc score the team’s first pole position of the

about Ferrari,” he told Autosport earlier this season. “I feel I’ve got what it takes to drive for the team one day, but it’s up to me to prove it. I’m sure Ferrari believes in me – they’ve supported me this far and gave me the chance I have now. “That ’s w h a t gets

Bearman, who slotted his Haas into a P11 grid slot, one place ahead of Hamilton on the timing screen. In fact, Bearman is looking to put an end to a run of four consecutive 11th-place finishes at the Hungaroring on Sunday. The 20-year-old Brit has been a perennial nearly-man in 2025, performing admirably but rarely getting the points that his drives have warranted. He can rest assured, though, that his rookie season is turning heads in the right places. Bearman is the shining light of the Ferrari junior academy

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Slot ready to unleash own Hazard LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot has been told that £116 million (RM659m) signing Florian Wirtz can be his very own Eden Hazard. There is huge excitement over the German playmaker just weeks ahead of his Premier League debut.

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“The way he wants to dribble and jinx past players, his through balls, the way he can score with his left and right foot – there are a lot of similarities. “If you look at someone like Kevin De Bruyne, he was a different kind of player to Wirtz – he was more of a visionary with great IQ passing and long-range shooting. I therefore think if there’s one player Wirtz reminds me of, it’s Hazard.” Wirtz was convinced to snub a seemingly inevitable move to Bayern Munich in favour of joining Liverpool following discussions with Slot. And the Reds’ new No. 27 will play a key role in the Dutchman’s system. Speaking shortly after his signing was confirmed in June, Wirtz said: “The conversations were always really good. I can remember the first time, he already showed me some scenes of how we want to play and how I could fit in the team. He was just telling me that I’m a player he really wants to have in his team and can bring the team a step forward. “I just could imagine it (being) good to be in the team and to make it better because I have to make my performances every week – but I’m here for this.” – Express Newspapers which is such an important factor, and something that we place a big emphasis on with our player recruitment.” Magpies sign Ramsdale on loan NEWCASTLE UNITED have signed former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said yesterday. The 27 year-old England goalkeeper, who made the second-most saves in the league last season at 125, has worked with Newcastle manager Eddie Howe during his spell at Bournemouth. “Aaron is an exceptional goalkeeper… Having worked with him before, I know what he can bring to us on and off the pitch, so we look forward to welcoming him into the group,” Howe said. Newcastle, who finished fifth last season to secure a Champions League berth, begin their Premier League campaign with a visit to Aston Villa on Aug 16.

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A British-record fee saw the Premier League champions land their No. 1 target, beating Bayern Munich to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s prized asset. Wirtz’s performances in Germany made him one of the world’s best attacking midfielders. Slot will be desperate for the 22-year-old to fit seamlessly into his system ahead of Liverpool’s title defence. Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant believes Wirtz is Slot’s very own Hazard. If Liverpool’s new signing has anywhere near the impact the Belgian did at Chelsea, then the £116m fee will be fully justified. Pennant told Adventure Gamers : “If I had to compare Florian Wirtz to a past Premier League player stylistically, then I’m thinking someone like Eden Hazard. If you think back to the players the league has had in the past, then Hazard sticks out as someone who plays like him. WEST HAM UNITED have recruited ex Newcastle United and Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson as a free agent on a one-year contract, the east London club announced yesterday. The 33-year-old Wilson has had 111 direct goal involvements in 239 Premier League appearances, including 49 in 130 games for Newcastle, where he failed to agree a new contract. He has played nine times for England, scoring twice. “I’m excited to be joining a massive football club like West Ham. A club that shares a similar passion to mine, hard work, dedication and also I strive for success so I’m glad to be a part of it,” Wilson said. “He is a proven, experienced Premier League striker, with a great work ethic and a fantastic goalscoring record,” West Ham coach Graham Potter said. “He also has excellent character and personality, SIDENETTING Wilson joins Hammers on one-year deal

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