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      Lewis Hamilton eliminated early as Max Verstappen takes pole for Dutch GP by a landslide

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      LANDO NORRIS was the best of the rest as Max Verstappen took another pole position – and did so by a landslide.The Dutchman only needed one quick lap as he took a comfortable pole ahead of British duo Norris and George Russell.
      Max Verstappen eased his way to pole positionCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton had a tough day at ZandvoortCredit: Rex
      Verstappen, who is going in search of a record-equalling ninth straight win, was over half a second clear from the rest of the field in damp conditions at Zandvoort.
      And Norris admits he has a slim chance of beating the Red Bull ace in tomorrow’s Dutch GP.
      When quizzed if he could fight Verstappen for the win, Norris said: “I’ll try and challenge for two laps and then he’ll probably drive away.
      “Max is always on another level when it comes to race day.”
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      “I’m happy still. P2 was a good result in these kind of conditions.
      “Every now and then you hope Max makes a mistake, but he doesn’t, so it is frustrating in a little way. But I’m very happy. The team did a good job.
      “The first half of the [final] lap was mega but the second half was probably one of the worst second halves I’ve done.”
      Verstappen knows another win will level Vettel’s incredible achievement but says he’s not focused on breaking records.
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      Max Verstappen is hoping to make it three Dutch GP wins in a rowCredit: EPA
      He said: “After five wins in a row, Seb texted me and said ‘you’re doing a good job, keep it going’ but nine in a row is impressive, and to be on eight.
      “If it is possible I will go for it, but it is not in the back of my head. I am not here to break records, just win in the moment.”
      Russell will line up in third place on the grid while his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton had a miserable afternoon and qualified way down in 13th.
      It was a crucial result for Russell, who says he had struggled with his form in Saturday’s qualifying sessions.
      He said: “Qualifying was one of my strengths at the start of the year, but the last few races before the break were a little scrappy.
      “So it was good to have the break with a fresh pair of eyes and to come back back in the groove.”
      Verstappen’s pole came after two delays as some drivers struggled with the drying track after a heavy downpour.
      First there was a wait for over 30 minutes as marshals repaired the barriers after Logan Sargeant crashed his Williams.
      And then Charles Leclerc somewhat-embarrassingly lost control of his Ferrari and slid off into the barriers.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton is hoping he can improve on his poor qualifying performance.
      He only just made it into Q2 after being caught up in traffic.
      The Brit was then a shock elimination from the second session as he failed to reach the top 10.
      The seven-time world champion was stuck behind Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri and unable to string a lap together.
      He said: “I did two fast laps in the end and the tyres overheated, so I couldn’t improve on the last lap.
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      “Hopefully, when the car is heavier maybe we can progress forward in the race.
      “It’s not an easy track to move forward on, but tomorrow’s a new day and I will give it my best.”
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      F1 star Daniel Ricciardo to miss Dutch Grand Prix after breaking bone in crash and being rushed to hospital

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      DANIEL RICCIARDO has broken a bone following a crash in FP2 at the Dutch Grand Prix and will NOT race on Sunday.The Australian smashed into the barrier of the Circuit Zandvoort track and had been rushed to hospital for medical checks.
      Daniel Ricciardo had been taken to hospital after his crashCredit: Reuters
      The F1 ace has broken a ‘bone in his hand’Credit: Getty
      A brief statement from the FIA read: “We can confirm that Daniel Ricciardo has been transferred to the local hospital for further checks following his crash in FP2.”
      The AlphaTauri driver hit the barrier on Turn 3 but was heard on the radio after making contact.
      It appeared that he was caught out by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri’s crash ahead of him.
      After getting out of his damaged car, he was seen holding his arm up to his chest.
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      It has now been confirmed that the F1 star has broken a bone in his and will not be able to race.
      Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko told Motorsport.com: “He’s broken something in his hand, so he won’t race.
      “Lawson will drive. It’s difficult for him. It’s a shame because the car is good here.”
      McLaren topped FP2 at the end of the session, however, Ricciardo was unable to finish.
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      In the morning’s hour-long session, the Australian was in 13th place.
      As Ricciardo is unable to continue Red Bull junior Liam Lawson has been called up in his place as confirmed by Marko.
      Lawson finished third in last season’s Formula 2 standings and is also racing in Japan’s Super Formula. More

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      F1 star Mick Schumacher finds love with international footballer’s model ex-Wag as they cosy up together on yacht

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      FORMULA ONE star Mick Scumacher has found love with an international footballer’s ex-Wag.The 24-year-old is currently a reserve driver for Mercedes and McLaren.
      Mick Schumacher has found love in Laila HasanovicCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovic
      The couple have made their relationship publicCredit: @mickschumacher
      Laila works as a modelCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovic
      She has an impressive 191,000 followers on social mediaCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovic
      But he has not just been keeping his eyes on the road, finding a new girlfriend in Danish model Laila Hasanovic.
      Laila hails from Copenhagen and has Bosnian roots.
      She was first seen by Schumacher’s side at the Belgian Grand Prix a month ago.
      The couple have now chosen to make their relationship public with both posting loved-up snaps on Instagram.
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      Schumacher uploaded a picture of them both on a yacht as the 22-year-old rested her head on his shoulder.
      Laila also took to social media as she treated her 191,000 followers to a cute photo of her getting a kiss on the cheek from the former Haas star.

      The beauty stunned in a red bikini as soaked up the sun in St Tropez while Schumacher stripped down to swimming trunks.
      Laila is a model and a former Miss Denmark finalist.
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      Laila Hasanovic hails from Copenhagen and is part BosnianCredit: Laila Hasanovic
      The blonde bombshell is a former Miss Denmark finalistCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovic
      She used to date Wolfsburg star Jonas Wind before they separated earlier this year.
      Wind played for FC Copenhagen before moving to the German side in January 2022.
      He has been capped 19 times by Denmark’s national team.
      Laila uploaded the picture with Schumacher alongside a heart emojiCredit: instagram @ lailahasanovic
      She used to date footballer Jonas Wind More

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      Inside Christian Horner’s country mansion that Red Bull’s F1 boss shares with Geri Halliwell and three miniature donkeys

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      RED BULL chief Christian Horner is used to living life in the fast lane working in F1.But when it comes to his personal life, the team principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner lives a life of luxury in the countryCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Horner poses on the grounds of their Oxfordshire farmhouse with son MontagueCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      He shares TWO stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.
      The former property is, perhaps, the most lavish and most shared online – boasting its very own duck pond, which they use for boating.
      Their farm also houses three miniature donkeys, horses and goats in the estate’s stables.
      For Horner, living on a farm offers the ideal existence away from the stresses of the F1 circuit.
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      Back in 2019, he told Luxury London that the sprawling country abode was the “perfect home to relax in.”
      “Restoring the farm has been my hobby – the way I put racing out of my mind,” he added.
      “The main house is finished but now the barns are being converted. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to an indoor swimming pool.”
      Certainly, it’s the property in Oxfordshire that gets the most love from Geri on Instagram, who regularly shares candid snaps of her family life.
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      Horner, who last year celebrated Max Verstappen regaining the F1 Championship, is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and the couple share a son, Montague, who is 6.
      He also has another daughter, Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
      Christian has been spied alongside his boy riding matching John Deere tractors.
      He’s also been seen standing with his vintage Aston Martin DB5, which was Sean Connery’s car of choice as James Bond in Goldfinger.
      F1’s Horner poses on the steps of the home with daughter Olivia from his previous relationshipCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Son Montague and dad have matching John Deere tractorsCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      An Aston Martin DB5 sits proudly in Horner’s garage
      Horner is married to Spice Girl GeriCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri shows off the home’s swimming poolCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri appears happy to play the role of housewife, often sharing photos in the kitchen rustling up treats.
      A budding chef, she has shown off her baking skills by crafting cakes using a customised Ginger Spice KitchenAid mixer, which Christian had specially designed for her.
      And with four separate ovens to choose from with the AGA range the kitchen boasts, she has plenty of space for her other favourite pastime – making bread.
      You can bet, Christian, who also loves using the outdoor barbecue, and the kids are well fed in the Horner household with Geri’s production line of cakes and bread.
      Geri is often spied in the kitchen and loves bakingCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Christian shows off his grilling skills with the outdoor barbecueCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Christian and Geri have a number of reception rooms to entertain from.
      However, the most popular one appears to be where a £16,000 original Wurlitzer can be found.
      When she celebrated her 45th birthday, Geri posted a video online singing along to Michael Jackson hit Billie Jean while thanking Christian for the music, which suggested it was a gift for her.
      Another living room shows off a stunning chandelier, as well as a marble fireplace.
      A £16,000 vintage Wurlitzer can be seen in a reception room, which was a gift from Christian for Geri’s 45th birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The Oxfordshire property boasts several reception roomsCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      A spacious dining room was seen when Montague celebrated his birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The glam couple also have a bar space in their propertyCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The family love taking advantage of the huge grounds on offer at their farmhouse.
      And why not when you’ve got an incredible duck pond so big you can go boating on it.
      Horner and Geri can even take their dogs for a walk around the expansive gardens.
      The pair have even been seen zooming around on a quad bike, as well as picking raspberries in the garden with Montague.
      Miniature donkeys live in the stables
      The grounds are vast on the Horner’s Oxfordshire plot
      The Horners show off their horses and have their own stableCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri picks raspberries with Montague in their lush gardenCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The duck pond on the property has its own boat
      Christian and Geri live the country life away from the racing circuitCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Of course, no farm would be complete without animals either.
      And Christian and Geri boast three miniature donkeys that are housed in the stables, as well as some goats.
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      The singer often shares videos online when it’s feeding time.
      Clearly, you can forget the fancy racing circuit of heading to places like Dubai or Monte Carlo. A farmhouse is where it’s at. More

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      Inside F1 legend Nigel Mansell’s £1.6MILLION memorabilia auction where you can buy crystal dagger, ashtrays and SWORD

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      FORMULA ONE legend Nigel Mansell is letting fans own a piece of racing history.That’s by flogging his “hugely personal” memorabilia collection at auction for a whopping £1.6million.
      Formula One legend Nigel Mansell is auctioning off personal items for £1.6millionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Racing fans can land themselves piece of history, including worn F1 suits
      There is a crystal dagger available too
      Mansell is even flogging a sword
      Mansell, 70, won the F1 Championship in 1992 before conquering the world of Indy Car just a year later.
      He clocked up 31 race victories during a stunning career with the likes of Lotus, Williams, Ferrari and McLaren.
      And Mansell has now listed 330 items for sale with world-famous auctioneer RM Sotheby’s.
      There are plenty of incredible items for racing fans to get their hands on.
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      Just £500 gets Mansell’s Podium Cap from his British GP win in 1991.
      And for those with more cash to burn, the legend’s ‘5 NM’ car number plate is available for £60,000.
      More stunning racing items include his 1992 German GP Trophy for first place, as well as worn racing suits and helmets.
      But there are plenty of other quirky bits up for grabs too, including a £40,000 motorbike.
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      One of Mansell’s classic bikes is up for £40,000
      Just £500 can land punters Mansell’s winning cap from the British GP in 1991
      There’s lots of quirky items available
      Mansell is hoping to bank £1.6m in total
      Adventurous fans can get their hands on a crystal dagger and a sword.
      Ash trays and even a personalised petrol pump are also up for grabs.
      And for Mansell’s Indy Car followers, there is an unopened Champagne Bottle from the Indianapolis 500 going for £2,000.
      Mansell said: “The collection is hugely personal to me.
      “It represents the entirety of my career and is the vast majority of the items of clothing I have worn during my racing career; the helmets, suits and all the trophies I have won during more than 30 years of topflight motorsport.
      “It is, in short, the material manifestation of the most significant moments of my career and it represents everything that I worked for from my teenage years through to the end of my racing career.
      RM Sotheby’s is taking care of the auction
      There’s lots of novelty items around
      There are plenty of racing items and other quirky bits on sale
      Mansell is putting up his ‘hugely personal’ collection with RM Sotheby’s
      “I would only entrust my collection to RM Sotheby’s, as this is one of the most intensely personal collections of motorsport items that have been offered to the market.
      A spokesperson for the auction house said: “RM Sotheby’s is proud to offer to market Nigel Mansell’s Legacy Collection, a unique and unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a vast array of items from within the 1992 Formula One World Champion’s personal collection of automobilia.
      “Housed for many years in his museum on the island of Jersey, the collection is being offered directly from Nigel Mansell’s long-term ownership and represents items that span his entire racing career from karting, through the lower formulas, Formula One, IndyCar, British Touring Cars, and GP Masters.
      “The collection includes some of the most important items of his career, including all the significant trophies won during his time in Formula One and IndyCar, including his 1992 and 1993 Championship years in both those series.
      “The collection also includes numerous race-worn helmets, race suits, boots, gloves, clothing, podium caps, steering wheels, and even motorcycles.
      “In total, there are 330 lots on offer, some of which contain multiple items, and all lots are offered without reserve.
      “For any Nigel Mansell fan or to any Formula One enthusiast, the Legacy Collection is the opportunity to acquire items of immense historical significance direct from Nigel Mansell, none of which have ever been offered to the market. 
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      “The collection encompasses so many important items that it is impossible to convey the true depth of what is on offer.
      “But some of the standout items include key items from his 1992 championship-winning season, including race-worn suit, helmet.” More

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      Second Manx GP qualifying rider dies in three days as tributes pour in for Ian Bainbridge, 69
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      Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:12:19 +0000

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      MANX Grand Prix rider Ian Bainbridge, 69, has died following a crash in the second qualifying session of the 2023 event.

      The rider passed away yesterday on Tuesday August 22.

      twittter @manxgrandprixIan Bainbridge was killed in qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix[/caption]

      Bainbridge is the second driver to die as part of the event in three days after fellow rider Gary Vines, 33, died on Sunday.

      Bainbridge was killed in an accident on the exit of Kirk Michael Village on his opening lap of the session.

      Bainbridge was on his first lap in the second qualifying session when the crash happened at around 7:30pm yesterday.

      The session was red flagged before being abandoned.

      The rider, from Barnard Castle, was a regular at the event having made his Manx Grand Prix debut in 2005.

      Manx Grand Prix organisers released a statement saying: “We would like to extend our profound sympathies to Ian’s wife, his two daughters, his loved ones, and friends.

      “Ian had competed regularly at the Manx Grand Prix since 2005, missing only two events since his debut. A stalwart of the classic racing scene, he had raced his Manx Norton around the UK, the Pre TT Classic at the Southern 100, and the Bob McIntyre Memorial Races at East Fortune over many years. 

      “He was also a keen supporter of grass roots racing, helping new racers attain their licence as an active member of the North East Motorcycle Racing Club.

      “A racer of over 30 years who was supported by a close network of family and friends, Ian will be sorely missed.”

      The section of the 37.75-mile (60km) course between Douglas Road Corner in Kirk Michael and Orrisdale North remained closed for about three hours following the incident.

      Tributes flooded in for Bainbridge on Twitter with fellow riders speaking of their admiration for the motorcyclist.

      One fellow racer said: “I can’t say I ever remember talking to Ian Bainbridge, but I do know he was a staunch, long time supporter of our races.

      “We’ve lost one of our own. He, like all of us, loved riding his bike around the Mountain Course. Heart felt condolences to Ian’s family and friends.”

      Another user said: “Sad to hear the passing Ian Bainbridge during last nights practice session. My thoughts are with his family friends and team.”

      A third wrote: “Sympathies and prayers to Ian’s Loved ones, team and friends.”

      Max Verstappen ‘facing police action’ as clip emerges of F1 world champion ‘endangering lives’ in £2.3m Aston Martin
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      Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:35:53 +0000

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has reportedly risked police action after he appeared to break the speed limit while driving a £2.3million Aston Martin.

      The Red Bull Racing star was filmed driving his Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar through a tunnel during the F1 summer break.

      TWITTERMax Verstappen could be in hot water[/caption]

      TWITTERHe appeared in a video driving an Aston Martin Valkyrie[/caption]

      TWITTERAnd is thought to have broken the speed limit in France, with the sreen showing close to 73mph[/caption]

      In the video, Verstappen, 25, can be seen steering the car with one hand as he changes the settings on a monitor.

      And after a closer look, it appears that the Dutch-Belgian driver was breaking the speed limit by 18mph.

      The A8 motorway which connects Menton to Provence has a limit of 55mph, while Verstappen was seemingly driving at 73mph.

      Verstappen is also wearing headphones as he drives the car which is believed to be due to how loud the car is.

      Every Aston Martin Valkyrie comes with a “helicopter grade noise cancelling headset” as the sound can “damage” eardrums.

      According to the publication Nice Martin, Verstappen could find himself in trouble with the French authorities.

      It claims that if they decide to take action a unit from the General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie could start investigating the video.

      There are also a couple of other issues in the video, as he stays in the left-hand lane which is not thought to be allowed in the highway code.

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      He is also wearing a headset with a microphone which is reportedly prohibited.

      The video has gone viral on social media with viewers slamming the F1 star for “endangering the lives of others” and that the speed difference “can be all the difference needed to harm people”.

      Aston Martin have claimed that the Valkyrie is the closest car to an F1 car that can be driven on the road.

      It can reach up to speeds of 220mph thanks to its powerful 6.5 litre V12 engine.

      Verstappen is currently leading the 2023 Driver Standings with 314 points after winning ten of the first 12 races of the season.

      He returns to action this weekend at the Dutch GP when F1 returns after the summer break.

      Racing car driver Ashlea Albertson dies aged 24 in ‘road rage crash’ with fiance at the wheel just months before wedding
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      Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:58:47 +0000

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      RACING driver Ashlea Albertson has died at the age of 24 in an alleged road rage crash just months before her wedding.

      Cops say the Tony Stewart Racing star was thrown out a window after the two cars ploughed into each other after speeding up and refusing to let each other pass.

      InstagramAshlea Albertson has died age 24[/caption]

      FacebookShe was travelling back from a holiday with her fiance Jacob Kelly[/caption]

      Facebook/ Indiana State PoliceShe was killed after two cars crashed on a highway in Indiana[/caption]

      She was flown to hospital following the crash on Interstate 65 in Jackson County, Indiana, on Friday but was pronounced dead – just a day before a championship event on Saturday.

      Ashlea’s fiancé Jacob Kelly, 31, was driving the GMC Terrain in the left lane when a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu pulled up in the right lane.

      According to police, the “two drivers began accelerating rapidly and refused to allow the other vehicle to pass”.

      The Chevrolet – being driven by a 22-year-old – is then said to have veered into the left lane.

      Cops say the cars then crashed, forcing the Terrain to spin off the road.

      Ashlea – who was travelling back from a holiday with her boyfriend -was thrown from a window as the car flipped over and rolled.

      She was pronounced dead in hospital, while the two drivers and a passenger in the Chevrolet were all injured.

      Ashlea was a dirt race driver for Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and team owner.

      She drove TQ Midget cars and last raced on August 11 – just days before her death.

      Ashlea’s heartbroken dad Todd said his daughter “just loved racing” in an emotional tribute.

      He said: “She was a good kid, a better person and she just loved racing.

      “She loved the community and you all have done so much for her.

      “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

      “This is one of the hardest posts that I could possibly make and I have no words to put it out other than to make it a video to share with everyone who loved her and who she loved in return.”

      Ashlea was due to marry her boyfriend next March.

      Stewart also paid tribute to Ashlea, hailing her as a “great race car driver”.

      He wrote: “Ashlea had an infectious personality and could light up any room.

      “I hope that we can honor Ashlea by controlling what we can control on the highway.

      “Losing her is a sobering reminder of how precious life is.

      “Please join me in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.”

      An investigation, including toxicology tests on both drivers, is ongoing.

      Facebook/ Indiana State PoliceCops are investigating the crash and carrying out toxicology reports[/caption]

      TwitterAshlea drove dirt cars for Tony Stewart’s team[/caption]

      I used to present CBeebies – now I have a very different job in sport taking on world champions
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      Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:45:28 +0000

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      CATIE MUNNINGS has swapped her career as a CBeebies presenter to take on world champions in an emerging sport.

      The rally driver competes in Extreme E, an electric version of rally cross involving futuristic Odyssey 21 cars.

      GettyCatie Munnings has swapped CBeebies for Extreme E[/caption]

      Munnings presented Catie’s Amazing Machines on CBeebiesRex

      She is the only British driver involved in the 2023 season, competing for Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E.

      During the racing calendar, Munnings competes across terrains including Saudi deserts, glaciers in Greenland and the Andean mountains of Chile.

      Munnings believes she was destined for a career in motorsport.

      Speaking to The Telegraph, she recalled: “I can’t remember the first time I sat behind a wheel, I think I always was.

      “Me and my sister grew up on a farm, constantly sitting on our dad’s lap behind a wheel.

      “He had a motorsports entertainment company and there was always something to drive: buggies, old cars, driving around on fields, sliding in the grass.”

      Until recently, she even balanced her racing career with work as a children’s TV presenter.

      Munnings hosted Catie’s Amazing Machines on CBeebies, where she drove a series of unique vehicles, introducing youngsters to some of the world’s biggest and fastest machines.

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      PAMunnings competes in an electric version of rally cross[/caption]

      “I loved it,” she said of the show. “People seemed to love it too.

      “I still get mums coming up to me saying, ‘My son loves your show’. Kind of like Top Gear for kids, it was so fun.

      “I was flying a helicopter in the morning, diving in a submarine in the afternoon. Bucket-list stuff.”

      However, she went on to explain that her rallying exploits forced her to give up the role.

      “Pretty much every day I wasn’t racing, I was filming,” Munnings admitted.

      “It got to the point towards the end I was so frazzled, I couldn’t remember the lines for the show, never mind remembering what I had to do on each of 20 stages in a rally. Basically I knew I wasn’t doing either job properly.”

      Munnings competes for Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E

      Munnings’ time in Extreme E has seen her compete against some of motor racing’s biggest stars, though.

      During her career, she has raced former Formula One champion Jenson Button and beaten multiple time world rally champion Sebastian Loeb.

      The 25-year-old will be hoping for more success next month at round seven and eight of the 2023 season.

      She will be in action on September 16 and 17, although the location of the races has yet to be confirmed.

      Munnings has raced against world champions as part of the sport

      Lewis Hamilton contract update with no new deal signed with Mercedes during F1 break as sticking point revealed
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      Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:31:08 +0000

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      FORMULA ONE returns this week after the summer break – and a void of news about Lewis Hamilton’s future.

      After being told that a deal was close to being signed back in June, there has still been no pen put to paper, as the saga rumbles on.

      AlamyLewis Hamilton has huge brand worth to Mercedes so is in a good position to drive a hard bargain over a new contract[/caption]

      AlamyMercedes supremo Toto Wolff remains confident of a deal with Hamilton[/caption]

      At the Hungarian GP, Merc boss Toto Wolff said the two parties had “emotionally” agreed to sign – so why the hold up?

      The likelihood is that the duration of the contract – expected to be two years – has been agreed. As well as the wages of around £50million a year.

      However, the likely sticking point will centre on the amount of time Hamilton will be contractually obliged to be available for Mercedes’ sponsors.

      Hamilton is in the box seat. He knows his worth to Mercedes in terms of his brand and is understandably willing to play hardball.

      On the other side, Mercedes are stuck in they have not really got an alternative. Mick Schumacher is not in the same league and a legal battle for McLaren’s Lando Norris could be messy.

      Hamilton will be asked about the contract this week, but I am not holding my breath for a resolution just yet.

      Meanwhile, Wolff suffered a fall during the summer break after coming off his bicycle. The Mercedes boss hurt his elbow but it expected to be at this week’s Dutch GP as the season resumes.

      It is not the first time Wolff has hurt himself in a cycling accident. In 2014, he fractured his shoulder, collar bone, elbow and wrist after coming off while cycling along the Danube River.

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      RED BULL RACING are out to catch the next Adrian Newey – after planning a new education centre at the team’s factory.

      In an F1 first, the facility will be based at their HQ and will welcome students between nine and 14 with a goal of attracting them to careers in engineering, such as design whizz Newey, who has won eleven Constructors’ Championships with three different F1 teams.

      In association with the Milton Keynes College Group, Red Bull want to use the popularity of the sport to encourage kids to study STEM [science, technology, engineering and maths] subjects at school.

      Zoe Mills, Red Bull Racing’s Head of Employee Experience said: “The utopia for us is where we have someone come to an interview and we ask them why they want to work for us and they say ‘it is because I went to the education centre and that is what inspired me to continue with my STEM subjects’.

      “All the engineers are keen to get involved. For instance, if you look at our aerodynamics department, they will work with Milton Keynes College, who will break it down into a language that is easy to understand for nine-year-olds.”

      Dutch dampener

      Since returning to the F1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch GP has been blessed by sunshine – but this weekend’s race could be hit by rain.

      Max Verstappen has won at the circuit for the past two years and a third victory would mean he equals Sebastian Vettel’s record of NINE consecutive wins.

      Andretti sweaty as they wait for verdict

      FORMULA ONE hopefuls Andretti expect to discover next month if their bid to join the grid in 2025 has been accepted.

      Andretti teamed up with Cadillac and submitted an application, with F1 and the FIA now considering whether to increase the number of teams from 10 to 11.

      There is currently some stiff opposition from some teams, who are not prepared to give up a share of the F1 prize pot.

      Tile in the Bag as Fran takes it to the Max

      FRANCESCO BAGNAIA dominated the MotoGP race in Austria last weekend and now has a 62-point advantage over Jorge Martin.

      The Ducati ace looks unstoppable and former MotoGP champion, Fabio Quartararo says the Italian is doing a “Verstappen” by winning everything.

      He said: “No [I don’t see anyone stopping Bagnaia]. I think he’s a little bit ‘Verstappen’ now.”

      Gary Vines dead aged 33: Tributes pour in after motorbike racer dies after Manx Grand Prix crash
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      Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:13:45 +0000

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      GARY VINES has died after crashing during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix.

      The rider from Colchester was involved in an accident at Ballagarey in Glen Vine while on his first lap of the opening session.

      YouTube / Energy FMMotorbike rider Gary Vines has died aged 33[/caption]

      AlamyHe passed away from his injuries after a crash while qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix.[/caption]

      The session was paused while the crash was dealt with by emergency staff.

      The organisers announced Vines, 33, had died as a result of his injuries.

      A statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that the Manx Grand Prix can confirm the loss of Gary Vines, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident in the first qualifying session of the 2023 event.

      “Everyone involved in the organisation of the Manx Grand Prix would like to express their deepest sympathies to Gary’s family, his partner, his loved ones, and friends.

      “Gary was also a skilled off-road rider, and had contested the notorious Red Bull Romaniacs hard enduro rallye.

      “Gary was a well-loved and respected member of the paddock and his peers will fondly remember a skilled and stylish racer with an impressive racing CV.

      “The loss of Gary will be felt deeply by all.”

      Vines made his debut at the Manx Gran Prix in 2015 and won the Newcomers B Race.

      He then earned a podium finish in the 2018 Lightweight Race and also collected top ten finishes when it was the Classic TT.

      AlamyTributes have poured in for the rider[/caption]

      And news of Wines’ death spread fast as tributes were made to him on social media.

      One person tweeted: “RIP Gary Vines, an extremely talented two-stroke racer, former Newcomers B Manx GP race winner. Thoughts with his family and friends.”

      A second wrote: “Such sad news from #IOM #ManxGP. When you here of a red flag incident especially at a place like Ballagarey you hope for the best.

      “He was doing something he clearly loved Ride high.”

      Another said: “Such awful news from the Manx Grand Prix… Godspeed, Gary Vines.”

      F1 star Lando Norris’ gorgeous model ex shows off tan lines and underboob in revealing bikini as fans say ‘myyy god’
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      Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:17:20 +0000

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      LANDO NORRIS’ gorgeous ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira left fans stunned as she caught some summer sun.

      Luisinha used to date the Formula One star before they separated in September last year.

      https://www.instagram.com/luisinhaoliveira99/Luisinha Oliveira stunned in a bikini[/caption]

      https://www.instagram.com/luisinhaoliveira99/She was labelled ‘super gorgeous’ by one fan[/caption]

      https://www.instagram.com/luisinhaoliveira99/Luisinha works as a fashion model[/caption]

      However, she appears to have not allowed it to cramp her mood since then.

      She is often seen wearing bikinis in steamy photoshoots.

      And her latest collection proved to be no different.

      The Portuguese model sent fans into meltdown with her latest post.

      Luisinha, 23, wore a black bikini and some sunglasses while visiting the Hotel Porta do Sol in northern Portugal.

      In the first image of the collection she shared she was seen sitting on a rock while knee deep in a swimming pool.

      The second image saw her standing on the side of a large pool, while a third had her sitting on the side and dipping her feet in the pool.

      Fans were left swooning at the images, with one typing: “Myyy god Luísa.”

      Instagram / @luisinhaoliveira99She is regularly seen in breathtaking bikini’s[/caption]

      Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha’s line of work means she is not camera shy[/caption]

      A second wrote: “GODDESS!!!!!!.”

      “You are so beautiful ,” remarked a third.

      A fourth added: “Super gorgeous .”

      Meanwhile, a fifth typed: “Perfection in one post.”

      Luisinha has 369,000 followers on Instagram.

      Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99Luisinha dated F1 star Lando Norris before the pair separated in September of last year[/caption]

      Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99She has 369,000 followers on Instagram[/caption]

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      BBC Sport F1 host Jennie Gow ‘delighted and nervous’ as she announces return eight months after terrifying stroke
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      Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:40:14 +0000

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      BBC Sport Formula One broadcaster Jennie Gow has described her herself as “delighted and a little nervous” after revealing she is returning to the paddock.

      Gow, a fan favourite thanks to her exploits on Netflix‘s Drive to Survive F1 series, revealed in January she had suffered a “serious stroke”.

      GettyJennie Gow has announced she will be returning to the F1 paddock[/caption]

      GettyGow revealed she suffered an ‘extremely rare’ stroke[/caption]

      But, eight months on from the traumatic ordeal, she has now confirmed she will be making a remarkable comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August.

      Taking to Twitter, Gow shared the incredible news with fans.

      She wrote: “I’m delighted (and a little nervous) to say that I will be returning to the F1 circuit for the Dutch GP.

      “It’s been almost eight months since my stroke and I’m still not able to do all the things I could before, but @IMG, @bbc5live and @F1 are going to help me get back into the pit lane to see how I go.

      “My lovely therapists are supporting me and continue to remind me ‘I’m a work in progress and not the finished article’. So, please bear with me, mind the gaps and wish me luck.”

      In May, Gow appeared alongside her husband, Jamie Coley, in a film on BBC‘s The One Show explaining her experience.

      In the short film, she began by recounting her career as an F1 reporter before saying: “But then my life changed dramatically.

      “At 45, I suffered a serious stroke. And I’ve spent the last few months learning to walk, and more significantly, to talk again.

      Gow reserved special praise for Sky Sports for their support of husband Jamie Coley

      BBCShe broke down in tears when recounting her ordeal on The One Show in May[/caption]

      “Just after Christmas I got sick, it wasn’t Covid, but I had a terrible cough and then my husband Jamie found me collapsed in the bathroom.”

      Jamie then revealed the panic which set over him at the time.

      He said: “I was trying to call your name and get you to speak to me and I was just getting nothing back from you. It was the worst moment of my life.”

      Upon hearing his response, Gow could not hold back her emotions and broke down into tears.

      In her return announcement post, she reserved special praise for Sky Sports F1 for the support they provided Jamie with.

      She added: “So many people to thank but at this point, I’ll just say a special thank you to @skysportf1 who have been supportive of my husband and me – I can’t thank them and their generosity enough. More

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      I used to present CBeebies – now I have a very different job in sport taking on world champions

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      CATIE MUNNINGS has swapped her career as a CBeebies presenter to take on world champions in an emerging sport.The rally driver competes in Extreme E, an electric version of rally cross involving futuristic Odyssey 21 cars.
      Catie Munnings has swapped CBeebies for Extreme ECredit: Getty
      Munnings presented Catie’s Amazing Machines on CBeebiesCredit: Rex
      She is the only British driver involved in the 2023 season, competing for Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E.
      During the racing calendar, Munnings competes across terrains including Saudi deserts, glaciers in Greenland and the Andean mountains of Chile.
      Munnings believes she was destined for a career in motorsport.
      Speaking to The Telegraph, she recalled: “I can’t remember the first time I sat behind a wheel, I think I always was.
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      “Me and my sister grew up on a farm, constantly sitting on our dad’s lap behind a wheel.
      “He had a motorsports entertainment company and there was always something to drive: buggies, old cars, driving around on fields, sliding in the grass.”
      Until recently, she even balanced her racing career with work as a children’s TV presenter.
      Munnings hosted Catie’s Amazing Machines on CBeebies, where she drove a series of unique vehicles, introducing youngsters to some of the world’s biggest and fastest machines.
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      Munnings competes in an electric version of rally crossCredit: PA
      “I loved it,” she said of the show. “People seemed to love it too.
      “I still get mums coming up to me saying, ‘My son loves your show’. Kind of like Top Gear for kids, it was so fun.
      “I was flying a helicopter in the morning, diving in a submarine in the afternoon. Bucket-list stuff.”
      However, she went on to explain that her rallying exploits forced her to give up the role.
      “Pretty much every day I wasn’t racing, I was filming,” Munnings admitted.
      “It got to the point towards the end I was so frazzled, I couldn’t remember the lines for the show, never mind remembering what I had to do on each of 20 stages in a rally. Basically I knew I wasn’t doing either job properly.”
      Munnings competes for Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E
      Munnings’ time in Extreme E has seen her compete against some of motor racing’s biggest stars, though.
      During her career, she has raced former Formula One champion Jenson Button and beaten multiple time world rally champion Sebastian Loeb.
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      The 25-year-old will be hoping for more success next month at round seven and eight of the 2023 season.
      She will be in action on September 16 and 17, although the location of the races has yet to be confirmed.
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      Lewis Hamilton contract update with no new deal signed with Mercedes during F1 break as sticking point revealed

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      FORMULA ONE returns this week after the summer break – and a void of news about Lewis Hamilton’s future.After being told that a deal was close to being signed back in June, there has still been no pen put to paper, as the saga rumbles on.
      Lewis Hamilton has huge brand worth to Mercedes so is in a good position to drive a hard bargain over a new contractCredit: Alamy
      Mercedes supremo Toto Wolff remains confident of a deal with HamiltonCredit: Alamy
      At the Hungarian GP, Merc boss Toto Wolff said the two parties had “emotionally” agreed to sign – so why the hold up?
      The likelihood is that the duration of the contract – expected to be two years – has been agreed. As well as the wages of around £50million a year.
      However, the likely sticking point will centre on the amount of time Hamilton will be contractually obliged to be available for Mercedes’ sponsors.
      Hamilton is in the box seat. He knows his worth to Mercedes in terms of his brand and is understandably willing to play hardball.
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      On the other side, Mercedes are stuck in they have not really got an alternative. Mick Schumacher is not in the same league and a legal battle for McLaren’s Lando Norris could be messy.
      Hamilton will be asked about the contract this week, but I am not holding my breath for a resolution just yet.
      Meanwhile, Wolff suffered a fall during the summer break after coming off his bicycle. The Mercedes boss hurt his elbow but it expected to be at this week’s Dutch GP as the season resumes.
      It is not the first time Wolff has hurt himself in a cycling accident. In 2014, he fractured his shoulder, collar bone, elbow and wrist after coming off while cycling along the Danube River.
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      RED BULL RACING are out to catch the next Adrian Newey – after planning a new education centre at the team’s factory.
      In an F1 first, the facility will be based at their HQ and will welcome students between nine and 14 with a goal of attracting them to careers in engineering, such as design whizz Newey, who has won eleven Constructors’ Championships with three different F1 teams.
      In association with the Milton Keynes College Group, Red Bull want to use the popularity of the sport to encourage kids to study STEM [science, technology, engineering and maths] subjects at school.
      Zoe Mills, Red Bull Racing’s Head of Employee Experience said: “The utopia for us is where we have someone come to an interview and we ask them why they want to work for us and they say ‘it is because I went to the education centre and that is what inspired me to continue with my STEM subjects’.
      “All the engineers are keen to get involved. For instance, if you look at our aerodynamics department, they will work with Milton Keynes College, who will break it down into a language that is easy to understand for nine-year-olds.”
      Dutch dampener
      Since returning to the F1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch GP has been blessed by sunshine – but this weekend’s race could be hit by rain.
      Max Verstappen has won at the circuit for the past two years and a third victory would mean he equals Sebastian Vettel’s record of NINE consecutive wins.
      Andretti sweaty as they wait for verdict
      FORMULA ONE hopefuls Andretti expect to discover next month if their bid to join the grid in 2025 has been accepted.
      Andretti teamed up with Cadillac and submitted an application, with F1 and the FIA now considering whether to increase the number of teams from 10 to 11.
      There is currently some stiff opposition from some teams, who are not prepared to give up a share of the F1 prize pot.
      Tile in the Bag as Fran takes it to the Max
      FRANCESCO BAGNAIA dominated the MotoGP race in Austria last weekend and now has a 62-point advantage over Jorge Martin.
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      The Ducati ace looks unstoppable and former MotoGP champion, Fabio Quartararo says the Italian is doing a “Verstappen” by winning everything.
      He said: “No [I don’t see anyone stopping Bagnaia]. I think he’s a little bit ‘Verstappen’ now.” More