Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team, Ferrari, in a deal signed on Wednesday.

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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has been accused of being a “bit sarcastic” when he promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, speaking to the Associated Press.

Trump says he was being a ‘bit sarcastic’ when he promised to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours

President Donald Trump’s choice to be U.S. ambassador to Canada says America’s northern neighbor is a sovereign state.

President Donald Trump’s choice to be U.S. ambassador to Canada says America’s northern neighbor is a sovereign state.

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