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      What does John McGinn’s celebration mean?

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      JOHN MCGINN has become known for his unique celebration on the football pitch.The Scotland and Aston Villa star, who was born in Clydebank, has been a regular at Villa Park since signing for Unai Emery’s side in 2018.
      John McGinn has a unique way of celebrating his goalsCredit: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images
      What does John McGinn’s celebration mean?
      John McGinn’s trademark celebration sees him turning his hands and circling his eyes with his fingers.
      The gesture makes it looks like the football player is making goggles or a mask with his hands.
      McGinn has previously revealed that his celebration is dedicated to his nephew.
      He is not the only player who is famed for their special moves on the pitch.
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      Jude Bellingham has become known for his own gesture, which sees him standing with his arms wide open.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, has performed his now infamous “Siu” celebration many times over the years.
      When does John McGinn perform his celebration?
      McGinn performs his celebration after scoring a goal.
      As of November 2023, the sports star has scored five times for Aston Villa in the 2023/24 season and five times for Scotland since the start of 2022.
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      In 2023, McGinn became joint sixth on Scotland’s all-time goalscoring list with a penalty against Norway.
      The goal made him even with Kenny Miller and three goals behind Ally McCoist.
      Joint-record goalscorers Denis Law and Sir Kenny Dalglish, meanwhile, have 30 goals for Scotland to their name.
      McGinn’s has scored 18 international goals throughout this career.
      What has John McGinn said about his celebration?
      McGinn’s unique goal celebration is dedicated to his young nephew, the player has confirmed.
      When asked about the meaning, McGinn said: “My nephew Jack is nearly five but he needs goggles to play for his football team as his eyesight is really poor, so I did the goggles for him.”
      In a different interview with Aston Villa he further explained: “My nephew, he’s got poor eyesight and he has to wear the goggles to play football.
      “So I decided it would maybe give him a bit of support to put the goggles on when I score.
      “So now he’s happy, his teammates at football up in Scotland carry on the celebration and I’m sure that hopefully inspires a lot of children.”
      McGinn continued: “A lot of people I played with when I was younger had to wear the goggles and when you’re younger it’s difficult.
      “You feel socially kind of out of it but it’s just a wee thing, a nod to Jack and now it’s just kind of stuck.
      “So hopefully if I’m scoring I’m getting the goggles out.”
      Former Hibs player McGinn has a twin sister called Katie and two older brothers, Stephen and Paul, who are also professional footballers.
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      John and Paul played together in September 2022 in Scotland’s match against Austria.
      The game marked only the the third times siblings have played together for the national team since the end of World War II. More

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      What is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song, and what are the lyrics?

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      MIKEL ARTETA took over as manager for Arsenal back in 2019 and has had a huge impact on the club ever since.The Spaniard, from San Sebastián, is so popular with supporters of the London-based team that fans have come up with a song in his honour.
      Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta is regularly celebrated with a songCredit: Mark Pain/Alamy Live News
      What is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song?
      Arsenal’s song in tribute to Mikel Arteta became hugely popular during the 2022/23 football season.
      In that time, the manager led his team to huge success, with the Gunners topping the table for the majority of the season.
      Unfortunately, the team were unable to capture the Premier League title as Manchester City ultimately won.
      The 2023/24 season kicked off in August 2023, with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song still going strong.
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      As well as being a manager for the club, Arteta is a former Arsenal player himself having signed with the team back in August 2011 on a four-year deal.
      He ended up spending five years with the team and was even named captain ahead of the 2014/15 season.
      What are Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song lyrics?
      The lyric’s to Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song are:
      “We’ve got super Mik Arteta,
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      He knows exactly what we need,
      Kieran at the back, Gabi in attack,
      Arsenal on our way to Champions League.”
      As well as Arteta, players Gabriel Martinelli and Kieran Tierney are mentioned.
      Brazilian Martinelli signed for Arsenal in July 2019 when he was 18 years old.
      Tierney, meanwhile, signed for the team in August 2019 for a reported £25million.
      He joined La Liga club Real Sociedad on a season-long loan in August 2023.
      Are there any other famous Arsenal chants?
      There are a number of other famous Arsenal chants that have been sung by the team’s loyal supporters over the years.
      Here we break down some of the most popular:
      We all follow the Arsenal
      The lyrics to this chant are:
      “We all follow the Arsenal,
      Over land and sea, (and Leicester!)
      We all follow the Arsenal,
      Onto victory!”
      According to fans, the Leicester shout-out in this song is in reference to a series of matches that were played at Leicester’s Filbert Street stadium in the 1970s.
      We are the Arsenal boys
      This song sees fans chant the words:
      “Hello! Hello!
      We are the Arsenal boys,
      Hello! Hello!
      We are the Arsenal boys,
      And if you are a Tottenham fan surrender or you die,
      We all follow the Arsenal.”
      Arsenal and Tottenham have had a famous rivalry since the early 1900s.
      It is thought the feud began in 1913 when Arsenal moved to Highbury, just four miles from Tottenham’s White Hart Lane.
      Oooh to be a gooner
      This short and sweet chant simply requires fans to chant: ” Oooh to, ooh to be, ooh to be a Goo-ner!” on repeat.
      This is is one of the most popular Arsenal chants fans will hear at games.
      What do you think of Tottenham?
      This Arsenal chant again references the rivalry between the Gunners and Tottenham.
      In this song, the lyrics are more explicit as they go:
      “What do you think of Tottenham?
      Sh**.
      What do you think of sh**?
      Tottenham.
      Thank you.
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      That’s alright.”
      This is then followed by a repeated of chant of “We hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham,” and finishes off with the line: “We are the Tottenham haters.” More

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      What are the Chelsea chants?

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      WEST London team Chelsea have played on the same Stamford Bridge grounds since they first formed in 1905. But what about the fan-favourite chants that keep the Blues going?
      Stamford Bridge is the historic home of Chelsea Football ClubCredit: PA
      What are the Chelsea chants?
      Carefree
      This chant is to the tune of the chorus of Lord of the Dance by The Dubliners:
      Carefree, wherever you may be,
      We are the famous CFC,
      And we don’t give a f***
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      Wherever you may be,
      ‘Cause we are the famous CFC.
      We all Follow the Chelsea
      There’s some dispute about why Leicester is included in this Chelsea chant, but some suggest it is a reference to the two clubs’ bitter rivalry in the 70s and 80s. 
      We all follow the Chelsea,
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      Over land and sea (and Leicester!)
      We all follow the Chelsea,
      On to victory.
      (Altogether now!)
      10 Men Went to Mow
      Possibly the most iconic Chelsea chant, 10 Men Went to Mow, goes like this: 
      One man went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      One man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      Two men went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      Two men, one man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      And so on, until (standing):
      Ten men went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      Ten men, nine men, eight men, seven men, six men, five men, four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      Keep the Blue Flag Flying High
      This long-standing Chelsea chant is to the tune of the 19th-century socialist song “The Red Flag”, which is also the anthem of the Labour Party.
      Flying high, up in the sky,
      We’ll keep the blue flag flying high
      From Stamford Bridge to Wemb(er)ley
      We’ll keep the blue flag flying high
      Super Frankie Lampard
      Fans have come up with a chant in honour of former Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard, still heard at Stamford Bridge.
      Super, super Frank
      Super, super Frank
      Super, super Frank
      Super Frankie Lampard
      The Liquidator
      Many clubs play an instrumental version of Harry J Allstars’ 1969 reggae song, The Liquidator.
      Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Bromwich Albion all claim to be the first to do so.
      It became an official Chelsea walk-out song in 1970. 
      Blue is the Colour
      The original version of this legendary Chelsea song was recorded by the squad in 1972, and even reached number one in the UK. 
      Blue is the colour, football is the game
      We’re all together, and winning is our aim
      So cheer us on through the sun and rain
      ’cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
      Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
      We can shine all the time
      Home or away, come and see us play
      You’re welcome any day
      Blue is the colour, football is the game
      We’re all together, and winning is our aim
      So cheer us on through the sun and rain
      ’cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
      Come to the Shed and we’ll welcome you
      Wear your blue and see us through
      Sing loud and clear until the game is done
      Sing Chelsea everyone.
      Chelsea, Chelsea
      The clue is in the name — this is a simple chant: 
      Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea
      Blue Day
      Blue Day was released as a single by English singer Suggs, with backing from the Chelsea squad, when they were playing in the FA Cup final. 
      It reached number 22 in the UK singles chart. 
      It’s now sung by fans at Stamford Bridge home games. 
      The only place to be
      Every other Saturday
      Is strollin’ down the Fulham Road
      Meet your mates and have a drink
      Have a moan and start to think
      Will there ever be a blue tomorrow?
      We’ve waited so long
      But we’d wait for ever
      Our blood is blue and
      We would leave you never
      And when we make it
      It’ll be together
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      We’ve got some memories
      Albeit from the Seventies when
      Ossie & Co restored our pride
      Now we’ve got hope, and a team, suddenly it’s not a dream
      We’ll keep the Blue Flag flying high
      We’ve waited so long
      But we’d wait for ever
      Our blood is blue and
      We would leave you never
      And when we make it
      It’ll be together
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Now even Heaven
      Is Blue today, you should
      Hear the Chelsea roar
      Hear the Chelsea roar
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day! More

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      Who are Terry Venables’ children?

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      FOOTBALL legend Terry Venables was best known for leading England to the Euro semi-finals in ‘96, but off the pitch, he was a father and husband. But who are his children and what did he say about them? Here’s what we know.
      Terry Venables had two daughters, Tracey and Nancy, with his first wife, ChristineCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Who are Terry Venables’ children? 
      Former England manager Terry “El Tel” Venables sadly passed away at the age of 80.
      He had two daughters from his first marriage. 
      Little is known about Terry’s daughters, but according to a 2014 interview with the Guardian, it seems Terry’s daughters were both born in the late 60s – early 70s.
      One of Terry’s daughters, Tracey Graham, appears to have followed her father into the football industry.
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      In 1997, Terry took up a post managing Tottenham Hotspur, before being appointed chief executive in 1991. 
      In 1993, Terry was dismissed from his post, and it was reported at the time that Tracey Venables, was also sacked from her job as National Membership Secretary at the club.
      Tracey, 23 at the time, had apparently worked at Spurs for over a year. 
      It was reported at the time that Terry’s daughter Tracey appeared at the Spurs North London grounds gates and announced: “I’ve just this minute been sacked. I’m very angry. I had no idea this was going to happen.”
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      His other daughter is called Nancy, but little is known about what she does for a living. 
      Terry also has at least one grandson, Sam, who he mentioned in his 2014 autobiography, Born to Manage.
      What did Terry Venables say about his children? 
      Terry seemed to keep his private life private and rarely mentioned his children or family in public. 
      In his 2014 autobiography, he mentions the stress that his glittering football career had on his family. 
      After being appointed Barcelona manager in 1984, he recalled that the move culminated in the end of his marriage to his first wife, but that both parents “wanted to ensure that our two daughters understood they still had loving parents”. 
      The family seem close, as Terry makes references to family holidays in Majorca. 
      Who is Terry Venables’ ex-wife Christine?
      Terry married his first wife, Christine McCann, a dressmaker, in 1966. 
      In his autobiography, Terry wrote that they had met when they were 16 years old and got married while he was playing at Chelsea, his first club. 
      They had “drifted apart”, and his move to Barcelona as manager in 1984 precipitated their divorce. 
      The split was “as amicable as possible”.
      Terry was soon in a relationship with his second wife, Yvette Bazire, who he had met in his dad’s pub in Chingford, London.
      Yvette accompanied Terry to Barcelona, and the pair tied the knot seven years later, in 1991. More

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      Who is Wheeler Dealers’ host Mike Brewer and what is his net worth?

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      THE car-lover is best known by petrol-heads as the Wheeler Dealers presenter.But who is Mike Brewer, and what’s his net worth? Here’s what we know.
      Mike Brewer presents Wheeler Dealers on the Discovery Channel, with co-host Marc PriestleyCredit: Alamy
      Who is Mike Brewer?
      Mark Brewer is a British television presenter and car enthusiast. 
      He was born in Lambeth, London, on August 28, 1964.
      Brewer is best known as the host of Wheeler Dealers, the Discovery Channel’s car programme, which he has presented since 2003. 
      The premise of the show is that Brewer and the other presenters have a mission to save old vehicles, fix up old cars on a budget, and sell them to a new owner.
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      Brewer’s co-presenter has changed over the years: Edd China was his first co-host, followed by Ant Anstead, and most recently, Marc “Elvis” Priestley. 
      But Brewer is not only a presenter — alongside his television work, he is still active in the motor industry, and opened Mike Brewer Motors in 2012, a dealership in Sheffield. 
      He also launched the annual Used Car Award for used car dealers in the UK, a black-tie event in London. 
      What is Mike Brewer’s net worth?
      Brewer has an estimated net worth between $1.5 million and $4 million (£1.2 million to £3.2 million), owing to his long presenting career, and other business ventures. 
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      Some sources also indicate that his annual salary is $250,000. 
      Despite his motor industry fame, Brewer is famously down-to-earth.
      Is Mike Brewer married?
      Brewer is married to Michelle Brewer, whom he married in 1992.
      Michelle was born on June 9, 1962. 
      The pair are thought to live in Warwickshire and have one daughter together. 
      In a 2023 interview, Brewer opened up about the impact his career has had on his marriage, saying: “I’ve literally dedicated my life – 26 years actually – dedicated to this craft.
      “And I feel like it’s given me an amazing life but it’s also come at the cost of my marriage.”
      “But there comes a time when I look and I think, maybe I should spend more time with my wife? She drives me mad but I love being with her,” he added.
      Brewer often posts photos of Michelle with his Twitter followers, with captions such as: 
      “Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife  .. life with Michelle is wonderful, I’m so lucky. I love you tons”.
      Michelle, meanwhile, posts on Twitter under the username @MrsMBrewer. 
      In her Twitter bio, she describes herself as “The driving force behind #WheelerDealer”, so it appears the pair work as a team, and Michelle has a lot of involvement in the car industry. 
      What other shows has Mike Brewer presented?
      Brewer started his television career in 1997, on Channel 4’s Deals on Wheels, and ITV’s Pulling Power. 
      In 1999, he presented Driven on Channel 4 for one year. 
      Then in 2003, Wheeler Dealers started, on the Discovery Channel, which Brewer has presented ever since. 
      In 2009, Brewer presented another show on the Discovery Channel — Auto Trader.
      Since 2020, Brewer has also hosted the Wheeler Dealers spin-off show on the Discovery Channel, Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car. 
      For the Discovery Channel, Brewer has also presented Deals on Wheels, Wrecks to Riches, and Frontline Battle Machines.
      In 2020, Brewer took a turn co-hosting a show called The World’s Greatest Cars, on Quest. 
      Alongside television presenting, Brewer launched the Wheeler Dealer Podcast in February 2023, which has so far run for two series. 
      What cars has Mike Brewer owned?
      It comes as no surprise that Brewer has a significant collection of classic cars. 
      Brewer’s first car was a beige Mini 850cc, but he has driven a wide range of cars in the interim period. 
      In 2021, Brewer announced that despite ridiculing electric cars, he’d taken the plunge and bought himself a Porsche Taycan. 
      That same year, Brewer decided to auction off a selection of his own cars, many of which he’s restored and maintained himself, at the Silverstone Auctions at NEC Classic Motor Show.
      In the lot were a 1972 Citroen SM 2.7 four-seat coupé, a 1967 Mini Cooper 1275 S, a 1961 Austin Seven Mini 1961, a 1966 Ford Cortina Lotus Mk1, and a 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider F1.
      Despite his love for his collection of cars, Brewer’s schedule didn’t allow him the time to drive and car for all of them. 
      Brewer has previously said he believes classic cars “are there to be driven. I know that first hand because I’ve got a collection.”
      He said: “Buy something you love, buy something you’re interested in because when you love the car you’re much more likely to be willing to spend time on it, to look after it, to drive it.”
      Brewer also revealed that his Ford Fiesta Mk1 was stolen in June 2023, a car that had been restored by Brewer and Priestly to mark the 20th anniversary of Wheeler Dealers.
      Despite offering a £5000 reward for the card, as of November 2023, it has not been recovered. More

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      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?

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      LANCE Stroll’s dad, Lawrence S Stroll, has amassed an incredible net worth throughout his career.From his fortune to his Formula One business venture – here’s everything you need to know about Lawrence S Stroll and his life in the fast lane.
      Lawrence S Stroll pictured in 2017Credit: Getty
      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?
      Lawrence Strulovitch, who also goes by the name Lawrence S Stroll, was born on July 11, 1959.
      Stroll is a billionaire businessman, executive chairman of Aston Martin, and the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team.
      He is also the is the son of Jewish fashion importer, Leo Strulovitch and the dad of Aston Martin racing driver Lance Stroll – one of the youngest members to compete in Formula One.
      Lawrence’s family grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where the father introduced brands including Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren to Canadians.
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      He would later bring Ralph Lauren to Europe.
      How did Lawrence Stroll make his money?
      According to wealth website Forbes, Lawrence Stroll made his fortune in fashion.
      He masterminded Michael Kors’ hugely successful IPO in 2011 with business partner Silas Chou – a Hong Kong fashion tycoon.
      The bulk of Stroll’s fortune comes from selling his shares in the American fashion brand, cashing in on his stake in 2014.
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      Stroll the later began his F1 dream in 2018, buying into Force One team, renaming it Racing Point Force India, and entering the season at the midway stage.
      In 2019, they became the Racing Point F1 Team – with Lawrence enlisting his son, Lance as one of his drivers.
      A year later, Stroll led a consortium to invest £182million into Aston Martin for a 16.7 per cent stake in the company.
      In 2021, as part of the deal, the Racing Point F1 team was again rebranded as Aston Martin, marking the brand’s return to Formula One after 60 years.
      As of 2023, Stroll has an estimated net worth of $3.6billion, according to Forbes – which has helped him amass a collection vintage Ferraris.
      Over the years, he has amassed a car collection, which in 2021, was said to be worth an astonishing £140million.
      He splashed £20million on a rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB in 2013.
      Other cars Stroll has had in his impressive collection have included his Ferrari 250 GTO, McLarens and a Ford GT.
      In June 2023, Stroll shared an insight into his F1 venture, claiming the sport has become “the billionaire boys club”.
      He said: ”Racing is definitely expensive, from go-karting on up, there’s no doubt about it.
      “It’s a lot less expensive to play golf or play tennis but F1 it’s an expensive sport, there’s machinery. There’s a lot of people who run the machines.
      “You have to be a very wealthy individual or a very large corporation to be able to afford to be in Formula One.”
      Stroll added: “If you look at, for example, building a new building or a new wind tunnel, that’s well over £150million.
      “But Formula One is definitely an expensive sport to be in, there’s no question about that.”
      Who is Lance Stroll’s mum?
      Lance Stroll is the son of Lawrence and Belgium-born Claire-Ann Callens.
      Lawrence and Claire were previously married, however, have since divorced, with Stroll re-marrying Brazilian-born Raquel Diniz.
      In 2020, Stroll took over the island of Mustique for three days as he and Raquel walked down the aisle in a lavish ceremony.
      Over 300 guests were invited, with some staying at his £70million home called The Great House.
      Does Lance Stroll have any siblings?
      During his first marriage to Claire-Anne Callens, the couple welcomed two children.
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      Prior to the birth of their son Lance Stroll, on October 29, 1998, the pair first welcomed a daughter into the word.
      Chloe Stroll, Lance’s older sister, is married to Australian snowboarder and four-time Olympian, Scott James. More

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      What is George Russell’s net worth?

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      GEORGE Russell is one of Formula One’s rising stars. But what’s his net worth? Here’s what we know about the British racecar driver.
      Norfolk-born George Russell started driving for Mercedes in 2022.Credit: Splash
      Who is George Russell?
      George Russell is a British racecar driver, for the Mercedes F1 team. 
      He was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, to father Steve, and mother Alison. 
      His father had a seed and bean company, that he reportedly sold to support George’s driving career. 
      Russell has two older siblings, a sister called Cara, who works as his personal assistant, and a brother, Benjy. 
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      Russell grew up in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and took up karting as a child at the age of 6, following in older brother Benjy’s footsteps, who was also a keen karting driver, often competing — and winning.
      Russell has previously said that his brother “was a brilliant driver”, but despite starting at only 11 years old, it was already too late for him to pursue a career in the sport. 
      The budding driver moved up to the karting cadet class in 2010, becoming the MSA British champion and British Open champion.
      In 2014, Russell participated in Formula Renault 2.0 Alps championship, finishing fourth, and also the BRDC Formula 4 Championship with the Lanan Racing team.
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      After winning the Formula 4 Championship, he became the youngest-ever driver to win the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, earning a £100,000 cash prize.
      In his debut Formula 3 championship in 2015, Russell scored three podium finishes.
      After winning the Formula 2 championship driving with the French team ART Grand Prix, Russell moved on to Formula 1, debuting with the Williams team in 2019, at the Australian Grand Prix finishing sixteenth.
      His first win came three years later at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix after he’d joined the Mercedes team.
      As for his love life, Russell started dating Seychelle de Vries, once linked to Max Verstappen, in 2017. 
      The pair were reportedly together for three years, before a 2020 split. 
      Russell is now dating Carmen Montero Mundt, a finance professional based in London. 
      Carmen shares romantic snaps with boyfriend Russell with her 318,000 Instagram followers, for example, some exotic holiday photos, and a summer trip to Wimbledon. 
      Russell largely sticks to professional driving shots on his Instagram, where he has 3.8 million followers, but posted a photo with Carmen at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 
      What age is George Russell?
      Russell was born on February 15, 1998 – making him 25 as of November 2023. 
      In 2023 he is driving alongside fellow Brit and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, born in 1985 and 13 years his senior.
      In an interview with The Times, Russell said of his teammate: “He is so experienced, whereas I’m a 25-year-old who is just totally focused on trying to be the best F1 driver I can be. I’m pretty inspired by what he has achieved.”
      When did George Russell join Mercedes?
      Russell joined the Mercedes F1 team in 2021, replacing Valtteri Bottas.
      In his first race in a Mercedes car, the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, Russell qualified ninth and finished fourth.
      He took his first podium spot with Mercedes at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
      What is George Russell’s net worth?
      Russell has an estimated net worth of $16million, approximately £13.1million.
      His move to Mercedes earned him a £5million payday.
      He previously rented a flat in an affluent part of London, but moved to Monaco, like many other F1 stars before him. 
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      Russell enjoys lavish trips away with girlfriend Carmen to holiday spots St Barts and Santorini.
      Off the racing circuit, the driving star gets around in a  £140,000 car — unsurprisingly, a Mercedes AMG GT. More

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      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?

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      DANIEL Ricciardo is one of the best-liked drivers on the grid, with eight grand prix wins under his belt. But who is the F1 star, and what is his net worth?
      Daniel Ricciardo is set for career-high earnings in 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Daniel Ricciardo?
      Daniel Ricciardo is a Formula One racing driver, born on July 1, 1989, in Perth, Western Australia, to Italian-Australian parents. 
      Born to a motor-sports-mad family, Ricciardo began karting at the age of nine, with the support of his Sicilian father Guiseppe, known as Joe, and mum Grace.
      Ricciardo moved to Europe at the age of 19 in 2007, to pursue a career in race car driving, and won the British F3 championship in 2009.
      He drove in the Formula Renault 3.5 for two seasons.
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      He made his debut in F1 for HRT in 2011 at the British Grand Prix, finishing in last place.
      He joined the Torro Rosso team for the 2012/2013 season, before replacing countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull in 2014, where he remained until 2018, winning seven out of his total of eight Grand Prix wins. 
      He won in Canada, Hungary, and Belgium in 2014, and Malaysia in 2016.
      He topped the podium again in Azerbaijan in 2017, then China and Monaco in 2018.
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      He went on to drive for Renault in the 2019–2020 season, and then McClaren during the 2021–2022 season, where he won his eighth Grand Prix on the historic Monza circuit in Italy. 
      Despite the win with McClaren, the team was soon eager to terminate Ricciardo’s contract early, as he struggled to measure up against teammate Lando Norris. 
      In a career low, Ricciardo was ultimately replaced at McClaren by Formula 2 champion, rookie Oscar Piastri.
      The driver has made a move back to Torro Rosso — now known as Alphatauri — for 2023 and is set to remain for 2024, along with Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
      Ricciardo has been in a relationship with Heidi Berger, an aspiring actress, since 2019, although the pair only went public in 2022. 
      Heidi, born in April 1997, is an aspiring actress and is the daughter of Austrian ex-F1 star Gerhard Berger.
      Heidi’s father Gerhard won 10 Grands Prix before retiring in 1997. 
      Ricciardo has admitted that Gerhard was an idol of his growing up, saying: “When I was young, I mean I’ve followed F1 since I was a kid and I had a Berger hat.”
      Ricciardo sticks to sharing race-driving updates on Instagram with his 8.8 million followers, but Heidi posts the occasional photo of the pair together to her audience of 169,000 followers. 
      Owing to his fearless reputation as a driver, Ricciardo has earned the nickname “Honey Badger”. 
      The racing driver has one sister, Michelle, and is an uncle to her two children, Isabella and Isaac.
      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?
      Thanks to his career in F1, Ricciardo’s net worth has been estimated at $50million. 
      He has already amassed a property empire valued at over $15million. 
      This includes a one-bedroom apartment in glitzy Monte Carlo, a popular spot with F1 drivers and other sports stars. 
      The driving star also has a property in Perth, Australia, and a lavish five-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles’ Beverly Hills, which set the racec ar driver back $10million when he bought it in 2018. 
      Ricciardo is also said to have an impressive car collection, including a McLaren 720S, an Aston Martin Valkyrie, worth a staggering £2.5million, a Porsche 918 Spyder and a Porsche GT3 RS.
      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s salary at AlphaTauri?
      The “Honey Badger’s” salary at AlphaTauri is yet to be confirmed, at the time of writing. 
      But despite a career setback after being dropped by McClaren at the end of 2022, 2023 is set to bring Ricciardo his biggest paycheck yet. 
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      Ricciardo’s payout from McClaren is reported to be worth $24.3million, equal to £19.9 million.
      This figure is supplemented by a $2.1million (£1.7m) paycheck from Red Bull, for his third driver role at the team — which includes test driving and promotional work. More