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LOVE Island star Idris Virgo has got himself into a furious row with Adin Ross and Jake Paul.

The online streamer threatened to ‘knock out’ the reality star turned boxer, 30, in a shocking clip.

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Adin backed his YouTuber friend Jake Paul after hearing Idris’s comments about his upcoming fight with boxing legend Mike TysonCredit: Twitter

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Idris, who is now a boxer, first shot to fame on Love Island in 2018Credit: Rex Features
Adin backed his YouTuber friend Jake Paul after hearing Idris’s comments about his upcoming fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Paul is taking on “Iron Mike” Tyson, who is more than double the influencer’s age, on Saturday 20 July.

The Love Islander said he could not believe a “legend of the sport of boxing” such as Tyson would strike up a fight with Youtuber, turned boxer, Paul.

Adin, 23, hit back on a live stream saying: “Jake Paul will knock you the f*** out.”

He entered the villa on day 36 as a bombshell, but was later dumped from the Island four days later.
I was on Love Island now I’ve swapped reality TV for a VERY different career
During those days he did cause some drama though – as he told Laura Anderson what truly happened between Jack Fowler and Georgia Steel.

Idris failed to catch the eye of Alexandra Cane, meaning he was booted off the show.

Speaking about his time on Love Island, he explained how it was the “best experience of my life”.

He the MailOnline: “I learned how to not get too heated when someone’s stepping on my toes.

“It changed my career and I’ve got to give props to the show. It taught me that it doesn’t matter who you are – be silly and be confident in what you’re doing.

“You’re the only person who can judge you. It gave me a big confidence boost.”

Idris is a successful boxer who started his career in 2015.

He competes in the Super Middleweight division.

Last year he revealed plans to move away from the ring.

Idris told the Daily Star: “I do want to start acting, I want to get into acting and hopefully get into a small series or a cameo in one of those movies.”

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Adin Ross didn’t hold back on the livestream with friend and fellow YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: Getty

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Paul is taking on “Iron Mike” Tyson, who is more than double the influencer’s age inCredit: Reuters

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Idris is a successful boxer who started his career in 2015, competing in the Super Middleweight division

Joe Joyce secured a much-needed victory in unconvincing fashion against Kash Ali in Birmingham on Saturday night.

The 38-year-old, who lost his unbeaten record in back-to-back losses to Zhilei Zhang last year, was expected to make light work of his opponent last night.

But Joyce had to be patient as he struggled to finish off Ali, who put in a solid effort against the heavy favourite.

With just seven seconds remaining of the tenth and final round, a right hand sent Ali to the canvas for the first time in the bout.

Ali got to his feet, but was too slow to do so, handing Joyce a knockout victory.

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Joe Joyce left it late to secure a knockout victory over Kash Ali on Saturday night

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Joyce sent Ali to the canvas in the final seconds of the bout to secure the KO victory

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He was making his return to the ring after back-to-back KO defeats to Zhilei Zhang

Ali entered the fight having fought just twice since 2021 due to injury, having also previously served a six-month ban in 2019 for biting David Price.

The victory lifts Joyce to a 16-2 record as he hopes to be challenging the big names in heavyweight boxing again in the future.

Joyce had been unbeaten going into 2023 and appeared to be on the cusp of a title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Going into the fight, he called it a ‘fork in the road’ having gone from being next in line to challenge for Usyk’s WBO title to being on the undercard at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham last night.

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Joyce was made to work hard against Ali who has fought just twice since 2021

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He looked to be next-in-line to face Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO title before his defeats to Zhang last year

But the Juggernaught took a fight with Zhang which saw him stunned inside six rounds due to damage to his eye, before being being brutally knocked out in the rematch.

His victory came on a card headlined by Nathan Heaney’s clash with Brad Pauls for the British middleweight title.

Heaney retained his title despite being held to a split draw in an exciting main event.

The 10-year-old’s wholesome reaction was “too good not to share,” the proud dad wrote

David Beckham and Josh Duhamel (L), Axl Duhamel (R). PHOTO: JOSH DUHAMEL/INSTAGRAM

Josh Duhamel impressed his son after meeting a major sports star.

Sharing a photo where he poses with David Beckham on Instagram Friday, the 50-year-old actor — who is expecting his second baby, the first with wife Audra Mari, 29 — explained why the photo was extra special.

“This was just too good not to share. Thank you @davidbeckham for making me look cool to my son. You’re a good man,” he captioned the shot.

The post also included a video showing son Axl, 10, reacting to the photo in a video message to his dad.

“Dad, that’s so cool! You met David Beckham!” he squeals in the video. “Oh my gosh, that’s so cool. I wish I could meet him.”

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 Josh Duhamel and Wife Audra Mari Expecting First Baby Together: ‘Coming Soon’

In March, Duhamel opened up about bonding with his son, whom he shares with ex Fergie, who had finally developed the love of sports his dad hoped for.

“Does my son play sports? He’s starting to get into it finally. I didn’t think he was ever going to get into it, but he really loves basketball now,” Duhamel exclusively told PEOPLE.

“He likes to throw the football around with me a little bit. I try not to be overbearing with him in sports, but I try to let him find it rather than me push it on him,” he continued.

“It’s taken him a long time and it’s actually been a little bit frustrating, ’cause I was thinking he was going to be like me, but he’s getting there. He likes it.”

Josh Duhamel with his son, Axl Duhamel.JOSH DUHAMEL INSTAGRAM

Last month, the Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! actor revealed he’s expecting baby No. 2 in a joint Instagram post with Mari.

In a photo where Mari held ultrasound photos, the caption read, “Baby Duhamel coming soon 🤍.”

In an interview published days later, the Transformers star opened up to Parade about how his 10-year-old is responding to the news.

“He’s like, ‘Wait, now, am I going to be — You’re still going to love me, though, too, right?’” Duhamel said of an inquisitive Axl.

“I was like, ‘Of course, I’m going to still love you.’ And he’s like, ‘I’m still going to be your firstborn son, though, right?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, you’re still the firstborn son!’ ” the Shotgun Wedding actor added.

“He’s a really sweet kid. And he loves babies!” the father said. “I was the same way at his age. I just have always loved babies. There’s something about them. And he’s really good with younger kids. So I think he’s going to be a great older brother.”

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Just four years after the inauguration of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia is on its way to developing yet another mega track, the Qiddiya Speed Park. The mentioned track will be a crown jewel of the upcoming high-tech city of Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia. The expected cost to build the track is reportedly around $500 million and has big promises around it.

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Saudi Arabia wants Qiddiya to be the motorsports capital of the world. However, they would want to make sure that the track does not become forgotten and abandoned, something that F1 has already seen with the likes of the Buddh International Circuit in India, and the Korea International Circuit.

Martin Whitaker, CEO of Saudi Arabian Motorsport told Racingnews365, “The difference here is the commitment of the Saudis. Once they commit to doing something, that’s it. It’s happening. There’s no turning back. They’re going to achieve it.”

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The Speed Park will be designed by Hermann Tilke, along with former F1 driver and two-time Le Mans winner Alex Wurz. It will see an elevation difference of 108 meters across 21 turns. Interestingly, it will also have an incline of 70 meters in the first corner known as ‘blade’, and consist of three DRS zones.

Moreover, the venue will not only be a racing track, but also have spaces for different sports like soccer and golf. Apart from this, the Speed Park will also have entertainment facilities such as hotels, malls and residential complexes.

The Qiddiya Speed Park is expected to take Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s place in the sport in the next decade. F1 extended their partnership with the Jeddah till 2030 recently. Therefore, shifting to Qiddiya only be possible after that. But is F1 planning to shift at all?

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Implications about having multiple races in Saudi Arabia

There is a possibility that F1 agrees to hosting two races in Saudi Arabia from 2030 onwards. However, a lot of entities, including Lewis Hamilton, have called out the country for its human rights track record. How the public will react to having two races there is to be seen.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen navigated through the sportswashing allegations against the country, unlike Hamilton. The Dutchman took a safer line while explaining how the Middle Eastern country is trying to improve its global image by hosting rampant sports events one after another.

The Red Bull driver said as per Racing News 365, “I do think that since we have been [in Saudi Arabia] already, there are some really nice, positive changes. And you have to respect that, sometimes it takes a bit longer in some countries.”

Verstappen refused to mix politics with F1. He is excited about the changes being made in the country, but at the same time, asks fans to respect the local culture, irrespective of where they go.

Henry Cavill will reportedly make his MCU debut in the upcoming Deadpool 3

Henry Cavill is rumoured to make his MCU debut

Henry Cavill is reportedly eyeing to fill in the shoes of Hugh Jackman as one of the variants of Wolverine.

Speculations went rife about the actor’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a tipster revealed that he had accepted a mystery role in the superhero franchise last month.

Now, another tipster, who goes by username @CanWeGetToast on X, formerly Twitter, confirmed that the Witcher star will appear in the upcoming installment of Deadpool 3 as variant of the Beta level mutant.

“Fans will be very pleased with his appearance,” they teased.

Cavill is no stranger to superhero films; the 40-year-old actor played Superman for ten years in the DC Extended Universe.

He also played the supernatural character of Geralt of Rivia in Netflix hit series, The Witcher for three seasons. The actor has since been replaced by Liam Hemsworth for the upcoming seasons.

Henry was also tipped to play formidable Marvel villain Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four by journalist Matt Reeves at the time rumours of his MCU debut began swirling.

Fans poured in their respective guesses for the perfect role for the Enola Holmes star with many inclining towards Captain Britain.

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Hyped to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull, Daniel Ricciardo is under more pressure than any other F1 driver. The Australian hasn’t had the best start to the season, with his teammate outperforming him in the first two races. Spinning out in Jeddah did not help Ricciardo’s case either, as the pressure continued to grow on him. On the latest episode of the Formula for Success podcast, former F1 team principal Eddie Jordan expressed caution to the Honey Badger about his future in the sport.

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Speaking about Ricciardo, Jordan claimed that there might not be a more loved personality in F1. The 75-year-old referred to Ricciardo as a “magic guy” to have on the team. However, he added a lovable personality wouldn’t be enough to be a driver in F1.

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There have been no impressive performances from Ricciardo that could convince Jordan to spend his sponsorship money to hire him.

“He needs a result more than anyone perhaps. He needs to get it together because otherwise he’s going to be replaced. He can understand why he would be replaced because the performances are not just there.”, said Jordan.

With younger talents like Oliver Bearman and Liam Lawson awaiting their turn, question marks continue to grow around Ricciardo. Jordan believes that Ricciardo needs to ponder over how much time he has left, given his performances. Notably, Jordan isn’t the only one demanding stronger performances from Ricciardo.

Helmut Marko wants to see more from Daniel Ricciardo

Writing a column for SpeedWeek recently, Helmut Marko talked about the opening performance of the Visa Cash App RB drivers. While Yuki Tsunoda impressed Marko greatly, the case isn’t the same with Ricciardo. Noting that there was a lot at stake for both drivers, Marko claimed Ricciardo needed to come up with something soon.

Tsunoda has at least been good in qualifying sessions, and the first stint in Jeddah was also quite decent from him. Ricciardo, on the other hand, has been struggling in each aspect. Furthermore, the spin in Jeddah made him look like an amateur.

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F1 will return in late March with the third race of the season in Australia. Hopes will be high for Ricciardo to kickstart his season, given it will be his home race. The Honey Badger is yet to score a point this season, and he will be hoping to open his tally in Melbourne.

Meanwhile, Marko also called out the V-CARB team as a whole to improve on their outings. They need to find more pace in their car, much like they did during the pre-season testing. Should they be able to do so, Marko believes the team has a shot at finishing 6th in the constructors’ championship.

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Max Verstappen may be cruising to victory every weekend in F1. However, behind him, the competition remains tough and it also involves his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. The Mexican has been under the radar for his inconsistent performances and his inability to be close to Verstappen’s pace. Thus, there have been speculations about whether Red Bull may look to bring in a better and faster teammate for the Dutchman in the future. Amid these speculations, the reigning champion was posed with an interesting question that put him in a sticky situation.

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As per a video on Twitter (now X), Verstappen got this question at a promotional appearance: who among Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso would perform better in equal machinery? The three-time champion was on the spot as the question poked at his teammate’s relative performances to him.

The video shows Verstappen chuckling and asking the individual instead, “Are you Spanish or Mexican”? This perhaps indicated his strategy to alter his answer as per the questioning man’s nationality.

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The future of Perez remains uncertain due to his inconsistent performances last year. However, the 34-year-old has started 2024 on a better note with consecutive P2 finishes behind Verstappen.

On the other hand, Alonso has been a driver to watch out for in the midfield ever since last year. With Aston Martin not able to take the next step towards race wins and championships, there have been speculations on whether the Spaniard may look to switch teams.

It is pertinent to note that there have always been links between Red Bull and Alonso. The Austrian team could have signed the two-time champion back in the day. Moreover, even in the present day, many have touted Alonso to be the correct replacement if Verstappen does surprisingly choose to leave Red Bull.

How likely is it to see Fernando Alonso besides Max Verstappen rather than replacing him?

Fernando Alonso was reportedly quite close to signing up for Red Bull in 2009. Team boss Christian Horner has always respected the Spaniard’s talent and would have wanted him to drive for the Milton Keynes outfit. Cut to 2024, and the situation is bringing Alonso closer to a Red Bull negotiation again.

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Amid the political turmoil at the Austrian team, there have been statements from Max Verstappen that he may consider his future options. He made these remarks amid rumors that Red Bull could suspend Helmut Marko. However, Red Bull have ensured to quieten the rumors by assuring and retaining Marko.

So, Alonso getting into Verstappen’s seat is an unlikely possibility as things stand. So, what about the second Red Bull seat? Ever since Daniel Ricciardo left in 2018, Verstappen has had several teammates, with the latest being Sergio Perez.

2024 is the last year of the Mexican driver’s contract with Red Bull, so there are possibilities wide open for the Dutchman to potentially again have a new teammate in the future. Initially, Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda were the prime contenders for Perez’s seat for 2025.

However, the internal strife at RB is not allowing them to unleash their best performances. While Tsunoda is not showing enough maturity for a promotion, the Aussie veteran has underperformed in the opening two races of 2024.

Thus, Perez is relatively safe with his season starting on the right note. However, just in case the #11 driver begins to underperform again, drivers like Alonso and Carlos Sainz, who are free agents for next season, may knock on Red Bull’s doors.

It certainly depends on whom the Austrian team wants to sign. Their policy of preferring young drivers may reduce Alonso’s chances, but the 42-year-old’s speed and skill are likely to make him at least one of Red Bull’s candidates.

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Sergio Perez is in the last year of his contract as his tenure to sit in the Red Bull car ends in 2024. The Mexican driver has been on the Austrian team since 2021 and this is his fourth year racing alongside Max Verstappen. However, this could be his last season in the team if he fails to perform and match the expectations. There isn’t any shortage of drivers eyeing the much-coveted seat. Therefore, Perez must perform to earn his 2025 stay as it’s his seat to lose, warned Christian Horner.

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The Red Bull boss stated that at least 16 drivers are looking at the Red Bull seat. Speaking about the same, Horner said in a report published by SpeedWeek, “We have a phenomenal car. We’ve got one seat open for next year. I’ve probably got 16 drivers who are desperate to be in that car for next year. And Checo is in pole position. It’s his seat to lose.”

Perez has been under fire at Red Bull since his inconsistent performances in 2023. The #11 driver, chasing the championship had a drastic fall from grace. The 34-year-old only claimed two wins out of 22 races, whereas his teammate Verstappen took 19.

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Perez’s ambition for the F1 world championship met a brutal fate as he got knocked out in Q1 and finished races outside of points multiple times. At the same time, his Dutch teammate clinched 17 wins out of a total of 18 races, driving the same RB19 after the Mexican’s win in Baku. Therefore, the management had enough reasons to be upset with Checo.

However, Red Bull kept their faith in him and allowed him to continue in 2024. In doing so, the former Force India driver managed to collect himself and finished the season in P2, allowing Red Bull a much-needed 1-2 finish in the Drivers’ Championship last year.

Coming into 2024, Perez has continued his run of podiums. He claimed two back-to-back P2 finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia so far and is avoiding any set-up-related gambles. Therefore, he is keeping up with the pressure to play second fiddle to Verstappen, willingly or unwillingly.

Possible candidates to replace Sergio Perez

Two prominent names who can replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull in 2025 are Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. The Honey Badger returned to the Austrian team in 2023 in the capacity of a reserve driver. However, Nyck de Vries’ termination allowed him to take the seat at AlphaTauri, currently RB.

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Despite driving for the sister team, Ricciardo mentioned that getting back to Red Bull Racing has always been his primary aim. Therefore, the Australian driver who is trying to show his worth, would be more than ready to snatch Perez’s seat at the first available opportunity.

Tsunoda, on the other hand, has been driving for the Faenza-based team for four years now. Hence, he would look to step up his game for good. The visible competition between the drivers for the coveted seat has grabbed ample attention right in the first race of 2024.

The RB duo shared fierce radio exchanges after the team ordered them to swap positions. This proves how the drivers are ready to outwit and outperform one another. All for Sergio Perez’s seat in Red Bull, alongside Max Verstappen.

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Max Verstappen is continuing his successes of last season in 2024 too. In the first two races of the 2024 campaign, the Dutchman has recorded a 100% win mark. Thus, hinting that this season could be even better than the last. And this prompts Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds to make a statement on the future of F1. Dodds boasted Formula E’s penchant for having more unpredictable races and slammed F1 in the process.

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“We are very focused on maintaining our great competitive nature. I know that I have made a bet recently, in which you have seen on a certain victory for Max Verstappen, on how sure I am that he will win the World Cup this year,” he said while speaking to RacingNews 365, as per SoyMotor.com.

Dodds even mentioned how F1 with more conventional engineering is monotonous as he can see the Red Bull star winning all 24 races. And that leaves him uninspired by F1. “We don’t want to be that type of sport,” he added.

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In reality, Formula E has indeed been more competitive in comparison to F1. In the current season, three races have taken place so far, and each one has seen a different winner. However, the fourth race is yet to happen while this article was under publishing.

In addition, in the last nine seasons, there have been eight different champions of the sport. So, there is definitely a level of unpredictability. But F1 may see its renaissance soon enough.

Max Verstappen may see the end of his current dominance soon enough

Red Bull has undoubtedly managed to nail the current regulations better than others. Thus, their car is likely to be the best up until the end of the 2025 season. Moreover, Max Verstappen’s command over the current generation of Red Bull cars is extraordinary. Thus, making him better than most of the drivers on the grid in the same car.

But with the new engine regulations about to enter in 2026, Red Bull might lose its edge over others. This is because, for the first time, they will be entering into their own engine operations in partnership with Ford.

On the other hand, the current climate in Red Bull has rumored Verstappen to be dissatisfied and has also flown reports of him leaving the team prematurely. If that happens, he will most likely not be in the best car anymore and might not win the 2025 title as many expect him to if he stays at Red Bull.

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However, whichever team he will join after that, he would most probably consider the prospects of that team beyond 2026. For example, Mercedes, which is known for making powerful engines, dominated from 2014 to 2020 because of the last power unit change. So, losing a title in 2025 to reignite dominance wouldn’t be a bad call by the 26-year-old.

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“It’s Hammer time” and “Get in there, Lewis” are iconic radio messages that signify the relationship between Peter Bonnington aka Bono, and Lewis Hamilton. Precisely, their bond has only deepened ever since the Briton jumped ship to Mercedes in 2013. Last year, they completed 200 Grands Prix and 10 years together as a driver-engineer duo. An unearthed video, supposedly from the same time on Twitter (now X) showcases Bonnington recalling the memories from 2013 and his expectations when he first met Hamilton.

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He said, “It was a bit nervous meeting you for the first time. The rockstar just came into that team.” Bonnington summarized how the entire team including him was unaware of the impending success they were going to achieve with the Stevenage-born driver. He added,

“Something you couldn’t really get your head around. You thought a championship or two would be just unreal, but wow how far we’ve come”.

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The 49-year-old also recalled his times with Hamilton, and how regularly they used to spend the race weekends trying to figure out their plans to win. Eventually, Bonnington cited how the British champ used to “just come out and deliver”, regardless of the circumstances.

Hamilton completed 200 races with Bono at the 2023 Australian GP. While the seven-time champion has faced a rough period since the advent of the ground effect regulations in 2022, the British engineer has been a solid support system as usual, like his glory days pre-2021.

Although now, this duo will eventually part ways as Hamilton has finalized his move to Ferrari in 2025.

Will Peter Bonnington move to Ferrari besides Lewis Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton is into his 12th and final season with Mercedes and Peter Bonnington. The Briton will part ways with Bono as his race engineer at the end of 2024. Many of his fans are quite sad about this separation as a result of the blockbuster Ferrari move.

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There have been rumors of whether the British engineer would follow Hamilton to Maranello as his confidante. With senior figures like Loic Serra already joining the Italian team, there were possibilities that the 39-year-old may convince his trusted race engineer to follow suit too.

However, that won’t be happening, as an anti-poaching clause prohibits Hamilton from taking any engineers with him, while he is leaving. Serra, on the other hand, is leaving on his terms and was signed by the Maranello-based team, even before Hamilton’s announcement happened.

Meanwhile, reports also suggest that Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has confirmed that Riccardo Adami, who is Carlos Sainz’s current engineer will also serve as the #44 driver’s engineer, come 2025. Adami has been working with the Maranello outfit since 2015 and has also worked with Sebastian Vettel previously.

So, as heartbreaking as it seems that Hamilton will part ways with Bonnington, he will start a fresh chapter with another experienced race engineer at Ferrari.