🚨BREAKING NEWS! IT'S CONFIRMED, VERSTAPPEN WILL BE OUT | F1 NEWS TODAY
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[{'start': '0.700', 'end': '2.133', 'text': 'welcome to Grand Prix'}, {'start': '2.200', 'end': '5.700', 'text': 'your go to channel for the fastest updates in Formula 1'}, {'start': '5.700', 'end': '7.900', 'text': "we've got three hot stories for you"}, {'start': '7.900', 'end': '9.300', 'text': 'so make sure to subscribe'}, {'start': '9.300', 'end': '10.700', 'text': 'and hit the notification bell'}, {'start': '10.700', 'end': '12.066', 'text': 'to stay ahead of the pack'}, {'start': '12.100', 'end': '13.300', 'text': "let's get started"}, {'start': '13.500', 'end': '16.433', 'text': 'things are moving quickly in the world of Formula One'}, {'start': '16.433', 'end': '18.966', 'text': 'and Williams is the latest team to make a bold'}, {'start': '18.966', 'end': '21.500', 'text': 'strategic decision that could significantly'}, {'start': '21.500', 'end': '24.333', 'text': 'impact the rest of the 2025 season'}, {'start': '24.333', 'end': '26.500', 'text': 'and beyond as the grid 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'text': 'should they have'}, {'start': '235.700', 'end': '237.633', 'text': 'continued pushing for a top five finish'}, {'start': '237.633', 'end': '240.266', 'text': 'this year let us know your thoughts in the comments'}, {'start': '240.566', 'end': '244.166', 'text': "Louis Hamilton's start to the 2025 Formula One season"}, {'start': '244.166', 'end': '245.933', 'text': 'with Ferrari has been anything'}, {'start': '245.966', 'end': '249.433', 'text': 'but smooth expectations were understandably high'}, {'start': '249.433', 'end': '251.200', 'text': 'when the seven time world champion'}, {'start': '251.200', 'end': '253.500', 'text': 'made the high profile move from Mercedes'}, {'start': '253.500', 'end': '255.800', 'text': 'to the Scuderia but so far'}, {'start': '255.800', 'end': '258.200', 'text': 'his adaptation to the new environment'}, {'start': '258.233', 'end': '261.166', 'text': 'and especially to the SF twenty five'}, {'start': '261.166', 'end': '264.233', 'text': 'has 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stronger performances"}, {'start': '334.533', 'end': '336.100', 'text': 'Hamilton was quick to point out'}, {'start': '336.100', 'end': '338.733', 'text': 'that his teammate has a considerable advantage'}, {'start': '338.833', 'end': '340.433', 'text': 'experience with the car'}, {'start': '340.500', 'end': '342.966', 'text': 'Leclerc has spent several years at Ferrari'}, {'start': '342.966', 'end': '345.433', 'text': 'developing a close relationship with the team'}, {'start': '345.433', 'end': '347.133', 'text': 'and more importantly'}, {'start': '347.200', 'end': '349.366', 'text': 'understanding how to extract performance'}, {'start': '349.366', 'end': '351.900', 'text': "from the machine even when it isn't perfect"}, {'start': '352.033', 'end': '354.900', 'text': 'he knows this car better Hamilton said'}, {'start': '354.900', 'end': '356.833', 'text': 'acknowledging that Leclerc has a more'}, {'start': '356.833', 'end': '359.600', 'text': 'instinctive feel for how to manage its limitations'}, {'start': '359.833', 'end': '361.200', 'text': 'particularly in technical'}, {'start': '361.200', 'end': '361.633', 'text': 'corners'}, {'start': '361.633', 'end': '364.800', 'text': 'where confidence and rhythm make all the difference'}, {'start': '365.100', 'end': '366.833', 'text': 'another key factor Hamilton raised'}, {'start': '366.833', 'end': '368.633', 'text': 'was the difference in car set UPS'}, {'start': '368.833', 'end': '371.600', 'text': 'both drivers and their respective engineering teams'}, {'start': '371.600', 'end': '372.166', 'text': 'have taken'}, {'start': '372.166', 'end': '375.033', 'text': 'slightly different approaches to configuring the car'}, {'start': '375.033', 'end': '377.933', 'text': "and Hamilton hinted that Leclerc's crew may currently"}, {'start': '377.933', 'end': '380.433', 'text': 'be making better decisions in that department'}, {'start': '380.500', 'end': '383.166', 'text': 'he stopped short of criticizing his own engineers'}, 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'text': 'period will take time and that he and the team'}, {'start': '410.433', 'end': '411.833', 'text': 'need to build chemistry'}, {'start': '411.833', 'end': '414.300', 'text': 'and understanding before results can come'}, {'start': '414.300', 'end': '416.900', 'text': "it's a mature measured response from a driver"}, {'start': '416.900', 'end': '419.033', 'text': 'who knows that Formula 1 success'}, {'start': '419.033', 'end': '420.400', 'text': 'is as much about patience'}, {'start': '420.400', 'end': '423.200', 'text': 'and adaptation as it is about raw speed'}, {'start': '423.366', 'end': '426.800', 'text': "still there's no denying that the spotlight is intense"}, {'start': '427.000', 'end': '427.766', 'text': 'every race'}, {'start': '427.766', 'end': '430.100', 'text': 'where Leclerc finishes well ahead of Hamilton'}, {'start': '430.100', 'end': '432.033', 'text': 'only amplifies the chatter'}, {'start': '432.100', 'end': '434.666', 'text': 'is the Ferrari move turning into a mistake'}, {'start': '434.766', 'end': '437.233', 'text': 'was Hamilton expecting too much too soon'}, {'start': '437.233', 'end': '438.533', 'text': 'and more importantly'}, {'start': '438.533', 'end': '440.366', 'text': 'will he be able to turn things around'}, {'start': '440.366', 'end': '441.966', 'text': 'before this challenging season'}, {'start': '441.966', 'end': '444.100', 'text': 'starts to take a toll on his motivation'}, {'start': '444.200', 'end': '446.533', 'text': "with Ferrari's next big update package"}, {'start': '446.533', 'end': '449.500', 'text': 'reportedly not arriving until later in the season'}, {'start': '449.533', 'end': '451.666', 'text': 'the road ahead could remain bumpy'}, {'start': '451.666', 'end': '453.633', 'text': 'but if anyone has the experience'}, {'start': '453.700', 'end': '455.766', 'text': 'resilience and technical insight'}, {'start': '455.766', 'end': '458.000', 'text': 'to guide a team through difficult times'}, {'start': '458.000', 'end': '460.600', 'text': "it's Lewis Hamilton now the question is"}, {'start': '460.600', 'end': '462.733', 'text': 'will the Scuderia give him the tools he needs'}, {'start': '462.733', 'end': '463.900', 'text': "before it's too late"}, {'start': '463.966', 'end': '466.066', 'text': 'as we head into another race weekend'}, {'start': '466.100', 'end': '467.766', 'text': "there's already a major headline"}, {'start': '467.766', 'end': '469.666', 'text': 'coming out of the Red Bull camp'}, {'start': '469.700', 'end': '470.733', 'text': 'and this time'}, {'start': '470.733', 'end': '473.700', 'text': "it's not about car performance or contract rumors"}, {'start': '473.900', 'end': '476.766', 'text': 'the team has officially confirmed that Max Verstappen'}, {'start': '476.766', 'end': '479.766', 'text': "will not be attending today's media day in Miami"}, {'start': '479.766', 'end': '482.066', 'text': 'but before speculation runs wild'}, {'start': '482.100', 'end': '485.800', 'text': 'the reason is a very personal and joyful one'}, {'start': '485.800', 'end': '488.333', 'text': 'according to a statement released by Red Bull'}, {'start': '488.366', 'end': '490.966', 'text': 'Verstappen is currently absent from the track'}, {'start': '490.966', 'end': '493.866', 'text': 'because he is expecting the birth of his first child'}, {'start': '493.933', 'end': '495.166', 'text': 'the original due date'}, {'start': '495.166', 'end': '497.200', 'text': 'had been scheduled for later in the month'}, {'start': '497.200', 'end': '499.400', 'text': 'but it seems the baby had other plans'}, {'start': '499.500', 'end': '501.200', 'text': 'and the timeline has moved up'}, {'start': '501.200', 'end': '503.900', 'text': 'with the delivery now anticipated for today'}, {'start': '503.900', 'end': '504.733', 'text': 'Verstappen has'}, {'start': '504.733', 'end': '507.633', 'text': "understandably chosen to remain by his partner's side"}, {'start': '507.633', 'end': '509.600', 'text': 'during this life changing moment'}, {'start': '509.700', 'end': '512.566', 'text': 'fans can breathe a sigh of relief though'}, {'start': '512.566', 'end': '514.200', 'text': 'Red Bull has assured everyone'}, {'start': '514.200', 'end': '514.900', 'text': 'that Verstappen'}, {'start': '514.900', 'end': '517.333', 'text': 'is not dealing with any health concerns'}, {'start': '517.366', 'end': '518.433', 'text': 'and that he still plans'}, {'start': '518.433', 'end': '520.900', 'text': 'to participate in the rest of the Miami Grand'}, {'start': '520.900', 'end': '522.600', 'text': 'Prix weekend as of now'}, {'start': '522.600', 'end': '524.100', 'text': 'he is expected to be present'}, {'start': '524.100', 'end': '525.800', 'text': "for Friday's practice sessions"}, {'start': '525.833', 'end': '528.633', 'text': "Saturday's sprint and qualifying activities"}, {'start': '528.700', 'end': '530.866', 'text': "and of course Sunday's main race"}, {'start': '531.100', 'end': '532.000', 'text': 'that 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established himself'}, {'start': '558.733', 'end': '561.666', 'text': 'as one of the most dominant drivers of his generation'}, {'start': '561.766', 'end': '563.733', 'text': 'stepping into fatherhood will no doubt'}, {'start': '563.733', 'end': '566.700', 'text': 'present a different kind of challenge and joy'}, {'start': '566.700', 'end': '568.900', 'text': 'it will be interesting to see how this new role'}, {'start': '568.900', 'end': '571.100', 'text': 'shapes his mindset going forward'}, {'start': '571.100', 'end': '573.100', 'text': 'both in and out of the cockpit'}, {'start': '573.166', 'end': '575.800', 'text': "so while today's media events in Miami will go on"}, {'start': '575.800', 'end': '577.733', 'text': 'without the reigning world champion'}, {'start': '577.733', 'end': '581.633', 'text': 'all eyes and hearts are with him and his family'}, {'start': '581.700', 'end': '585.366', 'text': 'from the entire F1 community and fans around the world'}, {'start': '585.366', 'end': '587.266', 'text': 'congratulations are in order'}, {'start': '587.333', 'end': '590.533', 'text': "we'll continue to monitor the situation for any updates"}, {'start': '590.766', 'end': '592.566', 'text': 'be sure to stay tuned for the latest'}, {'start': '592.566', 'end': '594.066', 'text': 'and let us know in the comments'}, {'start': '594.166', 'end': '596.033', 'text': 'what do you think this new chapter means'}, {'start': '596.033', 'end': '597.433', 'text': "for Verstappen's future"}, {'start': '597.433', 'end': '599.666', 'text': 'both as a driver and as a father'}]