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    MotoGP Spain: Start time, TV channel, live stream free and schedule from Jerez

    MOTOGP is finally back after a false start just over four months ago.
    The season was meant to get underway in Qatar, but only the Moto2 and Moto3 GPs were held after Qatari authorities banned all Italian nationals due to coronavirus.

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    Marc Marquez will be looking to secure another MotoGP world titleCredit: AFP or licensors
    What time does MotoGP Spain start?
    MotoGP Spain takes place over the weekend of July 17-19.
    The race will commence at 1pm on Sunday, July 19 – 2pm local time.
    What TV channel is MotoGP Spain on and can I live stream it?
    MotoGP Spain is live on BT Sport 2.
    Race day coverage commences at 7.15am, taking in Moto2 and Moto3.
    To stream all the action live, head to BTSport.com or the BT Sport app.

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    1.10pm – Free Practice 2
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    F1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying: Live stream, TV channel, start time and race schedule from the Hungaroring

    FORMULA ONE has crossed the border from Austria to Hungary as the season moves on swiftly to the twisty Hungaroring.
    Lewis Hamilton missed out on the podium in a dramatic season opener in Austria, but parity was restored in the Styrian GP as the six-time world champ dominated from pole.

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    Hamilton was in terrific form as he dominated in StyriaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The run up to this race week has been dominated by potential coronavirus restrictions, with Hamilton and fellow Brits warned they could face PRISON if they break strict protocol.
    What time does Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying start?
    After further practice, qualifying gets underway from 2pm BST on Saturday, July 18.
    The big race then begins at 2.10pm on Sunday, July 19.
    Lewis Hamilton dominated the first practice while Sebastian Vettel finished top of the second spell.

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    Hamilton and fellow Brits will have to adhere to strict coronavirus protocol in HungaryCredit: EPA
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch every minute of practice, qualifying and the race itself on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer but want to tune in, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, PC or games console.
    Channel 4 will show free-to-air highlights of qualifying on Saturday at 6.45pm.
    They will also broadcast highlights of the race on Sunday at 7.30pm.

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    Race week schedule
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    F1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying: Live stream, TV channel, start time and full schedule for third GP in Budapest

    FORMULA ONE is on the move again as the season moves on swiftly to Hungary and the twisty Hungaroring.
    Lewis Hamilton missed out on the podium in a dramatic season opener in Austria, but parity was restored in the Styrian GP as the six-time world champ dominated from pole.

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    Hamilton was in terrific form as he dominated in StyriaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The run up to this race week has been dominated by potential coronavirus restrictions, with Hamilton and fellow Brits warned they face PRISON if they break strict protocol.
    When is Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying?
    After further practice, qualifying gets underway from 2pm BST on Saturday, July 18.
    The big race then begins at 2.10pm on Sunday, July 19.
    Lewis Hamilton dominated the first practice while Sebastian Vettel finished top of the second spell.

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    Hamilton and fellow Brits will have to adhere to strict coronavirus protocol in HungaryCredit: EPA
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch every minute of practice, qualifying and the race itself on Sky Sports F1.
    If you’re not a Sky customer but want to tune in, grab a NOW TV pass from just £9.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, PC or games console.
    Channel 4 will show free-to-air highlights of qualifying on Saturday at 6.45pm.
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    Race week schedule
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    MotoGP Spain qualifying: Start time, TV channel, live stream free and schedule for Jerez opener

    MOTOGP is finally getting underway after a four-month hiatus due to coronavirus.
    The season was meant to get underway in Qatar, but only the Moto2 and Moto3 GPs were held after Qatari authorities banned all Italian nationals.

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    Marc Marquez will be looking to secure another MotoGP world titleCredit: AFP or licensors
    What time does MotoGP Spain qualifying start?
    MotoGP Spain takes place over the weekend of July 17-19.
    Qualifying will commence at 1.10pm on Saturday, July 18 – 2.10pm local time.
    What TV channel is MotoGP Spain on and can I live stream it?
    MotoGP Spain is live on BT Sport 2.
    Coverage of qualifying commences at 11am.
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    F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Vettel fastest in second practice on wet track, Hamilton dominates first

    Well, that was a bit of a washout 🌧️No time set by either driver in a wet FP2 🏁#hungariangp 🇭🇺 | #wearewilliams 💙 pic.twitter.com/RukreUBVjX— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) July 17, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594996409,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:33 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305854″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305854″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    SESSION OVERnn
    Ferrari top FP2. That’s not a mistake. It is actually true. Vettel sets the best time ahead of Bottas. Hamilton did not even bother setting a time.nn
    Weather too wet in reality. Worth remembering just how quick the world champion was compared to the rest of the field in FP1, on the dry track.n”,”raw”:”
    SESSION OVER

    Ferrari top FP2. That’s not a mistake. It is actually true. Vettel sets the best time ahead of Bottas. Hamilton did not even bother setting a time.

    Weather too wet in reality. Worth remembering just how quick the world champion was compared to the rest of the field in FP1, on the dry track.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594996326,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:32 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305852″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305852″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FINAL 10 MINUTESnn
    In what has felt like a very strange day.nn
    Normally, we can read a lot in to these FP2 times, but given it is wet, we currently have a Ferrari at the top. A Ferrari driven by Sebastian Vettel.nn
    Then comes Bottas. Then Carlos Sainz. The both Racing Points.nn
    After dominating FP1, Hamilton has yet to set a time. Just one installation lap so far in the whole of the session.n”,”raw”:”
    FINAL 10 MINUTES

    In what has felt like a very strange day.

    Normally, we can read a lot in to these FP2 times, but given it is wet, we currently have a Ferrari at the top. A Ferrari driven by Sebastian Vettel.

    Then comes Bottas. Then Carlos Sainz. The both Racing Points.

    After dominating FP1, Hamilton has yet to set a time. Just one installation lap so far in the whole of the session.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594995820,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:23 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305842″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305842″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    HAMILTON IS NOW OUTnn
    Like Ricciardo, he is using intermediate tyres and will now get a new set for tomorrow, which would be handy if it rains.nn
    And like that, he’s back into the garage.n”,”raw”:”
    HAMILTON IS NOW OUT

    Like Ricciardo, he is using intermediate tyres and will now get a new set for tomorrow, which would be handy if it rains.

    And like that, he’s back into the garage.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594994936,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:08 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305838″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305838″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    BOTTAS IS OUTnn
    The track is busy now Valtteri Bottas has his first crack on full wet tyres.nn
    The Finn is struggling out there with the conditions but does enough to go second quickest behind Vettel.nn
    It was not overly comfortable as TV replays show him sliding about out there.n”,”raw”:”
    BOTTAS IS OUT

    The track is busy now Valtteri Bottas has his first crack on full wet tyres.

    The Finn is struggling out there with the conditions but does enough to go second quickest behind Vettel.

    It was not overly comfortable as TV replays show him sliding about out there.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594994740,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:05 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305834″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305834″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    VETTEL IS OUT AND GOES QUICKESTnn
    The German is two seconds clear of Stroll but these times are going to tumble now as the water is dispersed from the surface.n”,”raw”:”
    VETTEL IS OUT AND GOES QUICKEST

    The German is two seconds clear of Stroll but these times are going to tumble now as the water is dispersed from the surface.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594994344,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:59 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305830″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305830″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    A LITTLE OVER 35 MINUTES TO GOnn
    Ocon and Norris are also out on track.nn
    Still no sign of the Mercs, Ferrari or Red Bulls.n”,”raw”:”
    A LITTLE OVER 35 MINUTES TO GO

    Ocon and Norris are also out on track.

    Still no sign of the Mercs, Ferrari or Red Bulls.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594994002,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:53 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305826″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305826″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    RICCIARDO IS OUTnn
    And he is on the intermediate tyres. Those are the ones with the green writing on the side.nn
    A half-way points between slicks and wet tyres. nn
    He’s tentatively going around.nn
    He’s now swapping for slicks. That is brave.n”,”raw”:”
    RICCIARDO IS OUT

    And he is on the intermediate tyres. Those are the ones with the green writing on the side.

    A half-way points between slicks and wet tyres.

    He’s tentatively going around.

    He’s now swapping for slicks. That is brave.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594993831,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:50 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305824″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305824″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    RAIN IS EASINGnn
    With the track conditions improving, I would not be surprised to see a flurry of activity.nn
    Could be a busy end to this session.n”,”raw”:”
    RAIN IS EASING

    With the track conditions improving, I would not be surprised to see a flurry of activity.

    Could be a busy end to this session.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594993665,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:47 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305820″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305820″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FAB FOURnn
    We have just had Stroll, Perez, Raikkonen and Gasly out on track in FP2.nn
    Soggy fans will be upset in the grandstands… Oh.nn
    That’s right, this is behind closed doors. n”,”raw”:”
    FAB FOUR

    We have just had Stroll, Perez, Raikkonen and Gasly out on track in FP2.

    Soggy fans will be upset in the grandstands… Oh.

    That’s right, this is behind closed doors. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594993220,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:40 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305817″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305817″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    INTERESTING FROM FERRARInn
    FERRARI have admitted for the first time that a clampdown on their controversial engine is slowing them down.n
    The Italian team were the subject of much accusation last year, with rival teams hinting that their engine was illegal.n
    Controversially, the findings of an FIA investigation were kept private – much to the frustration of non-Ferrari powered teams.n
    But since the rules were clarified through a series of technical directives (TD), Ferrari have been embarrassingly off the pace and boss Mattia Binotto says it is because the FIA has flexed its muscles.n
    He said: “Certainly I think that regulations are very difficult and complex. There are areas of regulations on the power unit where maybe clarifications are still required, it’s an ongoing process, which has always existed in the past and will exist in the future.n
    “Since last year a lot of TDs have been released, eventually clarifying some of the areas of regulations, through those TDs, we had to adapt ourselves.n
    “I don’t think it is only the case with Ferrari, because looking at the power output of this season I think most manufacturers somehow had to adapt themselves but certainly as Ferrari we had to adapt and as a simple output of that we lost some of the performance we had.n
    “Now we’ve got a clearer situation in some areas of the regulations and that will continue if required for the future.”n”,”raw”:”
    INTERESTING FROM FERRARI

    FERRARI have admitted for the first time that a clampdown on their controversial engine is slowing them down.
    The Italian team were the subject of much accusation last year, with rival teams hinting that their engine was illegal.
    Controversially, the findings of an FIA investigation were kept private – much to the frustration of non-Ferrari powered teams.
    But since the rules were clarified through a series of technical directives (TD), Ferrari have been embarrassingly off the pace and boss Mattia Binotto says it is because the FIA has flexed its muscles.
    He said: “Certainly I think that regulations are very difficult and complex. There are areas of regulations on the power unit where maybe clarifications are still required, it’s an ongoing process, which has always existed in the past and will exist in the future.
    “Since last year a lot of TDs have been released, eventually clarifying some of the areas of regulations, through those TDs, we had to adapt ourselves.
    “I don’t think it is only the case with Ferrari, because looking at the power output of this season I think most manufacturers somehow had to adapt themselves but certainly as Ferrari we had to adapt and as a simple output of that we lost some of the performance we had.
    “Now we’ve got a clearer situation in some areas of the regulations and that will continue if required for the future.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594992966,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:36 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305808″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305808″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    SERGIO PEREZ IS NOW OUTnn
    The Mexican has braved it and it out on the wet track.nn
    Makes sense to me as this whole weekend could be a but mixed up in terms of weather.n”,”raw”:”
    SERGIO PEREZ IS NOW OUT

    The Mexican has braved it and it out on the wet track.

    Makes sense to me as this whole weekend could be a but mixed up in terms of weather.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594992012,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:20 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305806″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305806″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    JUST ONE LAP FOR GASLEYnn
    Well, I’d assume he would do more than one lap, but the installation lap is done and Gasly is now back in the pits.n”,”raw”:”
    JUST ONE LAP FOR GASLEY

    Well, I’d assume he would do more than one lap, but the installation lap is done and Gasly is now back in the pits.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594991715,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:15 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305804″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305804″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GOING DOWNn
    Nelson then lifted the lid on how he found himself on the verge of an altercation with Tyson after bumping into each other later that night.n
    He said: “We ended up back at the hotel, me and my wife, and we were on our way to a party downstairs.n
    “We’re in the lift and the door opens. It was Mike, Crocodile, and his manager. I thought s**t. Mike is looking at me and I’m looking at him.n
    “I went, ‘You getting in?’ He went, ‘Yeah’. His manager put his hand in front of him and went, ‘No, we’ll get the next lift’.”n
    “The door is closing and Crocodile is mouthing behind him, doing the cut-throat sign.n
    “Just before it shut, I gave him a farewell gesture, and my wife was not impressed.”n”,”raw”:”
    GOING DOWN
    Nelson then lifted the lid on how he found himself on the verge of an altercation with Tyson after bumping into each other later that night.
    He said: “We ended up back at the hotel, me and my wife, and we were on our way to a party downstairs.
    “We’re in the lift and the door opens. It was Mike, Crocodile, and his manager. I thought s**t. Mike is looking at me and I’m looking at him.
    “I went, ‘You getting in?’ He went, ‘Yeah’. His manager put his hand in front of him and went, ‘No, we’ll get the next lift’.”
    “The door is closing and Crocodile is mouthing behind him, doing the cut-throat sign.
    “Just before it shut, I gave him a farewell gesture, and my wife was not impressed.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594991567,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:12 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305803″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305803″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    NELSON’S ‘FAT BOY’ JIBEn
    Nelson added: “I was sat at ringside with my wife and I was thinking, ‘No, not in front of my missus mate’.n
    “Steve ‘Crocodile’ Fitch was next to him and he’s giving it: ‘Yeah, we’ll mess you up’.n
    “I’ve got to style it out, I’ve got to be cool, and I’ve got to make out I really fancy this fight.n
    “I needed a one-liner and all I could think of was, ‘Get yourself fit, fat boy’.n
    “People looked at me as if to say, ‘What?” Even my wife looked at me and said: ‘What?’n
    “When it came out of my mouth, I thought ‘Idiot.’ You could see Mike looking as if to say, ‘What did he call me?’”n”,”raw”:”
    NELSON’S ‘FAT BOY’ JIBE
    Nelson added: “I was sat at ringside with my wife and I was thinking, ‘No, not in front of my missus mate’.
    “Steve ‘Crocodile’ Fitch was next to him and he’s giving it: ‘Yeah, we’ll mess you up’.
    “I’ve got to style it out, I’ve got to be cool, and I’ve got to make out I really fancy this fight.
    “I needed a one-liner and all I could think of was, ‘Get yourself fit, fat boy’.
    “People looked at me as if to say, ‘What?” Even my wife looked at me and said: ‘What?’
    “When it came out of my mouth, I thought ‘Idiot.’ You could see Mike looking as if to say, ‘What did he call me?’””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594991483,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:11 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305802″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305802″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FLOORED IN A LIFTn
    Johnny Nelson has revealed a tense encounter with Mike Tyson in a hotel lift after calling him “fat boy” before their proposed fight.n
    Tyson in 2000 had decided to take his career over to Britain and signed a three-fight deal with Frank Warren.n
    He had already beaten Julius Francis and was about to fight Lou Savarese with cruiserweight champion at the time Nelson lined up to be the third opponent.n
    With a fight all but signed, Nelson was ringside in Scotland to watch Savarese be taken out in 38 seconds and after receiving verbals from Tyson, the Brit made the ill-fated decision to bark back.n
    Nelson, 53, told Sky Sports: “He knew it was me next and that’s where the intimidation started.n
    “Before then, we were pretty jovial and polite with each other, but when he knocked out Savarese he shouted down at me: ‘You sure you want some of that? We’re going to eat you!’”n”,”raw”:”
    FLOORED IN A LIFT
    Johnny Nelson has revealed a tense encounter with Mike Tyson in a hotel lift after calling him “fat boy” before their proposed fight.
    Tyson in 2000 had decided to take his career over to Britain and signed a three-fight deal with Frank Warren.
    He had already beaten Julius Francis and was about to fight Lou Savarese with cruiserweight champion at the time Nelson lined up to be the third opponent.
    With a fight all but signed, Nelson was ringside in Scotland to watch Savarese be taken out in 38 seconds and after receiving verbals from Tyson, the Brit made the ill-fated decision to bark back.
    Nelson, 53, told Sky Sports: “He knew it was me next and that’s where the intimidation started.
    “Before then, we were pretty jovial and polite with each other, but when he knocked out Savarese he shouted down at me: ‘You sure you want some of that? We’re going to eat you!’””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594991428,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:10 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”305799″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12133053″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-305799″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    HEAVY RAIN IN BUDAPESTnn
    But there is a car on track for FP2.nn
    Pierre Gasly, who missed the whole of the first session while his team fitted a new Honda power unit, is making up for lost time.n”,”raw”:”
    HEAVY RAIN IN BUDAPEST

    But there is a car on track for FP2.

    Pierre Gasly, who missed the whole of the first session while his team fitted a new Honda power unit, is making up for lost time.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1594991181,”date_formatted”:”17th July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:06 pm”},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:12133053,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”sport”,”id”:321,”sectionName”:”sport/motorsport”,”type”:”UNKNOWN”,”theme”:”theme-sport”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“F1″,”Sport Live Blogs”],”renderedArticleId”:12133053,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”F1 Hungarian Grand Prix LIVE: Hamilton eyes second-straight win, Verstappen LATEST, coronavirus fears”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12133053/f1-hungarian-grand-prix-live-results-hamilton-bottas-vettel/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.5b294c87896f0fc2c437.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”FINALLY!”,”headline”:”Leeds promoted but celebrations turn sour as thousands flock to Elland Road”,”lead”:”LEEDS UNITED are back in the Premier League after a long 16 years in the wilderness. 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    HAMILTON EYES HUNGARY

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    Ben Hunt in Hungary
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    17 Jul 2020, 21:46
    Updated: 17 Jul 2020, 21:47

    FORMULA ONE stars are in Hungary ahead of the third Grand Prix of the season.
    Sebastian Vettel was fastest in the second practice after Lewis Hamilton dominated the first on a wet track.
    Third practice: From 10.55am BST (Sat)
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    Lewis Hamilton’s incredible homes from £18m six-bedroom London mansion to £32m New York penthouse in celeb hotspot

    BEING a Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton is a natural globetrotter.
    Flying from circuit to circuit, the Brit has won the world championship SIX times.

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    Globetrotter Lewis Hamilton boasts a proud property portfolioCredit: AFP or licensors
    With the 2020 season having been on hold until earlier this month due to coronavirus, he at least had a choice of four luxury homes to self-isolate in.
    From a £32MILLION penthouse in New York to an £18MILLION London mansion and a Monte Carlo retreat, the 35-year-old racer knows how to live a life of luxury.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK
    Lewis has an affinity to America, especially the east coast, where he has owned two properties in the Big Apple.
    Last year, he splashed £32m on a Manhattan penthouse in a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele Bundchen.

    His 6,547 square-foot home included a huge outdoor area and has views of the Hudson River, as well as a swimming pool, fitness centre,  squash court, library, and wine cellar.
    Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike Myers.
    Around the same time, he listed his three-floor 8,900-square-foot penthouse that had its own swimming pool.
    Hamilton paid £34m for the five bedroom, six bathroom apartment in Tribeca in 2017, but incredibly never lived in it. It’s not known if he ever did sell it.

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    Last year Hamilton splashed £32m on a Manhattan apartmentCredit: Vestry

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    The glorious penthouse is part of a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele BundchenCredit: Vestry

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    The library will keep Hamilton book smartCredit: Vestry

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    The bedroom boasts a view of the Hudson RiverCredit: Vestry

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    Hamilton’s kitchen provides plenty of space for entertaining guestsCredit: Vestry

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    Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike MyersCredit: Vestry

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    Hamilton has an affinity to buying property in the Big AppleCredit: Vestry

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    Hamilton used to have a home in nearby Greenwich VillageCredit: refer to caption

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    The property had a state-of-the-art gymCredit: refer to caption

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    Many of the luxury apartments had their own swimming poolsCredit: refer to caption

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    Harry Styles, Bella Hadid and The Weeknd were his former neighboursCredit: refer to caption
    LONDON
    So, this is what £18m buys you in England’s capital…
    In 2017, Hamilton snapped up this unique six bedroom detached villa in West London from previous owners Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods.
    The stunning property has “generous entertaining space” which opens out into a 200ft garden with an impressive summer house.
    It was built by the famous builder Samuel Johns in 1860.

    There are also four reception rooms, with two huge bathrooms.

    Again, it’s not known how much time Lewis spends living in the property.

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    In 2017, Hamilton splashed £18m on a West London abode

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    There are six spacious bedrooms inside

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    Hamilton bought the mansion from Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods

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    In the summer, the property’s 200 feet garden is stunning

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    Famous builder Samuel Johns built the property in 1860

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    The property boasts four reception rooms

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    There are two bathrooms in Hamilton’s West London home
    GENEVA
    A secret property in Hamilton’s property portfolio is his Swiss retreat.
    He owns an exotic three-bedroom apartment in a six-storey building in Luins village, Nyon.
    Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are also said to be residents in the luxury abode.
    The apartment also boasts an incredible view of Lake Geneva.
    It’s the perfect place for him to clear his head, and offers peace and tranquility.

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    Six time F1 champ Hamilton has a secret home in GenevaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    The Geneva retreat offers views of Lake Geneva in Luins village, NyonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    TAX-FREE
    Like many F1 drivers, Hamilton also lives in Monaco.
    Although not much is known about his property, he once shared a snap of his wonderful view.
    He captioned a snap on social media: “A place I call home, Monte Carlo. I am so blessed to live in such an incredible place. God is really shinning down on me today.
    “Sending you light & love for your day. On my way to Spa, let’s do this!!!”

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    Hamilton lives tax free in Monaco most of the timeCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton

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    It is believed Hamilton resides in the exclusive Fontvieille districtCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Hamilton once shared a view from his stunning Monaco apartment

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    It is believed he resides in the exclusive Fontvieille district.
    Back in 2007, it was reported he was interested in a 2,000sq ft, four-bedroom duplex with views across the Mediterranean in Fontvieille’s Seaside Plaza.
    A top floor apartment would’ve set him back somewhere in the region of £30m. Nice, if you’re a superstar racer.

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    F1 confirms two positive coronavirus tests but insists there will be no impact on Hungarian GP

    FORMULA ONE has confirmed two people have tested positive for Covid-19 and have been placed in isolation.
    SunSport understands that neither person works for an F1 team and their removal will have no impact on the racing this weekend.

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    Two positive coronavirus tests will not affect the running of the Hungarian GPCredit: AFP
    It is the first positive cases in over 14,000 tests during this season’s opening three races – with zero cases in the two races in Austria.
    Teams, drivers and media have all been part of a testing programme every five days with results being given within 24 hours.
    A statement from F1 said: “The FIA and Formula One can confirm that between Friday 10th July and Thursday 16th July, 4,997 tests for Covid-19 have been performed on drivers, teams and personnel.
    “Of these, two people have tested positive.

    “The individuals were not present in Austria,with the affected people removed from operations and isolated.
    “Tracing of close contacts completed and isolated.
    “The FIA and Formula One are providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.

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    “No specific details as to teams or individuals will be provided by the FIA or Formula One and results will be made public every seven days.”

    SunSport reported how Lewis Hamilton and his fellow British F1 drivers have been told they could face PRISON if they break strict isolation rules this weekend in Hungary.
    The draconian punishment has been slapped on all Brits working in Formula One by Hungarian ministers – but not to fellow Europeans.

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    F1 teams fear burnout just two weeks into season and accuse drivers of double standards for jetting off while they work

    FORMULA ONE staff risk burnout as the sport presses ahead with it’s brutal calendar.
    SunSport has been contacted by team personnel desperate to express their concerns at the grueling schedule.

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    Hundreds of engineers and team staff are being put through a hectic schedule to get the F1 show back on the roadCredit: AFP – Getty
    F1 has lined up a total of 10 races in 13 weeks – with staff working 16-hour days, and that’s before you factor in travelling.
    One senior team insider told us how lives could be put at risk given the hours staff are being forced to work as the sport mounted it’s comeback.
    And an experienced mechanic says they are considering QUITTING after growing disgruntled by, not only the workload, but by the double standards within the teams.
    The source, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “I’m the closest I’ve been to walking away. I feel like I’m part of an experiment.

    “I’m about done with it. Missing my family and playing by the rules when the drivers and management go off home every week.
    “Yet I have to obey rules and stay in my bubble… Apparently wealth and status means you’re immune.”
    ONE RULE FOR THEM…
    While F1 drivers and team bosses have been going back home in between the opening three races, other staff have remained on the road and kept in isolation due to the coronavirus.
    The sport achieved a successful restart after the opening race of the season, the Australian GP, was cancelled back in March.

    The two races at the Red Bull Ring were exciting and there were no positive cases of COVID 19, as staff obeyed strict lockdown protocols.
    But while teams have been in containment away from their families, racing drivers have been openly heading back home, most notably Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas.
    The situation is now even worse in Budapest for this weekend’s Hungarian GP, where UK residents risk prison for being out of their hotel rooms or either at the race track.
    It means that as soon as the F1 curfew is imposed at 1am, staff will be forced back to their hotels before the track is reopened at 9am, leaving them with six hours sleep.
    F1 attempted its first triple header in 2018 when races were held in France, Austria and Silverstone.
    Back then, Otmar Szafnauer, who is now team boss of Racing Point, admitted the hectic schedule of those three consecutive races had affected his team.

    At the time, Szafnauer said: “It’s the first one we’ve ever had and it’s a bit tiring to go from one to the other to the other.
    “I can see it in the mechanics and the service personnel, they’re pretty much exhausted. I didn’t anticipate it would be this bad.
    “People told me beforehand that it was going to be very difficult but I just thought, ‘Yeah, sure’. But it really is.
    “I think the people making the calendar have taken that into consideration for next year and we won’t see a triple header.”
    While there were no triple headers in 2019, F1 has opted for them to get this season up and running before planning to do up to 18 races.
    And there could be a further blow to already weary team members as there is a feeling that F1 is set to announce more races in consecutive weeks at Portimao, Imola and Hockenheim.
    Another worried team member told me: “They won’t do anything about the curfew until someone crashes and dies.
    “Extending the curfew back one and a half hours, just costs everyone sleep. It is the same about driving when tired.”

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    Early season races have been fascinating but the schedule risks burning out those behind the scenesCredit: EPA
    SunSport quizzed F1 drivers about the impact on their team members with Lewis Hamilton admitting it could get “strenuous” while highlighting their reluctance to speak out.
    He said: “It’s an interesting subject to talk on. At the moment, being that there’s been no racing for so long, I think diving straight in and having these three races, so far, everyone’s upbeat, everyone’s excited.
    “But it is odd that in-between the races, not being able to get back home. At the moment, it’s not an issue as far as I’m aware.
    “But I can see it being strenuous in the following three back-to-back races that we get to have.
    “The men and women within the team, they generally keep their feelings to themselves and they channel that into their work. That’s what we do.
    “You don’t normally hear anyone really complaining. But we just have to manage it. It’s just this year I would say that it’s going to happen. Fingers crossed hopefully.”
    ‘THE REAL HEROES’
    McLaren’s British racer, Lando Norris also singled out the mechanics and engineers for praise, saying they were real heroes.
    While Norris also admitted they would be feeling the strain of such a hectic work schedule.
    He added: “From my side, I am fine and feeling as excited and energised as I need to be. But by the end of it, it would be nice to have a break.
    “I have been away for three weeks but it is harder for mechanics and engineers than the drivers, in terms of the hours they spend at the race track.
    “They have to be here at stupid o’clock working on the cars already and they work to stupid o’clock in the evening getting everything ready for the following day.
    “Then on Sunday they have to take everything down and get the car ready to take to the next event.

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    “So they are the guys who deserve the more respect in terms of the hours they work.
    “They have a trainer who looks after them physically but no matter who you are, three weeks in a row travelling and working until late, it will take a toll on your body, no matter what, so they are the real heroes.”
    F1 has used the blocks of races to help build up a schedule. With several teams facing crippling finances due to the lack of running during the coronavirus, getting the sport up and running has been of most importance.
    But the workers are now feeling the strain.

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