F1 Today | Verstappen sells of his car and Ricciardo re-emerges
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20:30, 13 Aug
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From Max Verstappen selling off his championship car to Daniel Ricciardo's remergence and a Kim Kardashian burglary, here are the top stories from the day in Formula 1.
Daniel Ricciardo talks about his relationship with Verstappen and Norris
The Australian still stays in touch with several Formula 1 drivers, he said in the latest episode of the 'Box Box with Bella' podcast.
When asked which driver he remains closest to, he said: "Because you think my answer will be Max and you want me to put it in a good word?"
He then continued: "Probably, I would say texting wise, I would probably the most with Max."
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Ricciardo said that another of his former teammates, Lando Norris, is terrible at texting. He said about the defending world champion: "Lando's a terrible text. Yeah, I think he gets bored after a few texts and then just stops replying."
About himself, Ricciardo added: "I send so many voice notes. God damn it is it selfish, but I love it."
Russell sent worrying warning
Former FIA steward Johnny Herbert believes George Russell is under threat from Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
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“I believe that Kimi Antonelli's consistency is definitely causing George Russell problems at the moment," he said. "It seems that every time Russell gets in the car, he gets thoroughly thrashed by Kimi.
"I know it hasn't been a perfect season for him. I know luck might not have been on his side, but that’s part of Formula 1. This will be tough on him because everyone, myself included, thought this would be George’s year. But it hasn't turned out that way.
"There are constant rumours about Max Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes in the medium term, which certainly don't help Russell's mood. George will be aware that his seat is under threat.” Read more.
Verstappen fans get a unique chance to secure a piece of the RB16B
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Fans of Max Verstappen can purchase a special piece of memorabilia. There is an opportunity to buy a piece of the Red Bull with which Verstappen secured his first world championship.
A press release from Formula 1 states that only 1,000 mystery boxes will be issued worldwide. Each box has a value of at least £1300: "The boxes, limited to a run of 1,000, have items with a minimum value of £1,300, each containing an authentic piece of the RB16B which Verstappen raced on his way to becoming the first Dutch world champion." Read more.
Police called to home of Lewis Hamilton's partner Kim Kardashian
Lewis Hamilton has had an unhelpful distraction ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix after an alleged burglary attempt at the home of his new partner, Kim Kardashian
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According to TMZ, the alleged incident took place on Sunday afternoon at Kardashian’s Hidden Hills estate in Los Angeles.
The leading celebrity outlet says police claim that a 27-year-old man forced his way into the property, which is currently undergoing renovation. Read More.
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