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      What is Nate Diaz’s net worth?

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      NATE DIAZ is used to earning a living in the eight-sided Octagon. The MMA star has been a part of some big fights over the years despite never winning a world championship.
      Nate Diaz will make his professional boxing debutCredit: AP
      But his next payday will be after he makes his professional boxing debut against YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
      And SunSport has a rough idea of how much Nate Diaz is worth.
      What is Nate Diaz’s net worth? 
      The Stockton fighter is reportedly worth £6.8million with a large portion of his income coming from UFC pay-per-view fights, according to LadBible.
      Diaz won the fifth season of Ultimate Fighter and defeated Conor Mcgregor in a rematch back in March 2016.
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      His rematch against Mcgregor reportedly earned him £1.7m before his cut for the pay-per-view takings.
      From this fight alone Diaz made £196,000 from a Reebok sponsorship, £39,000 in bonuses and £118,000 to attend the after-party.
      Diaz has earned over £7.8m during his UFC career, according to the MMA salaries,
      Recently becoming a free agent Diaz decided to enter into the boxing world with his debut again Paul.
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      The price he will be paid for the match is not yet confirmed but last year The Problem Child was told he would need to splash big bucks to fight the UFC star.
      According to The Mirror, the price told was £7.8m for the social media influencer to fight Diaz. More

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      Who is Jake Paul’s trainer Shane Mosely?

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      JAKE PAUL faces another big test in the boxing ring this weekend as he faces Nate Diaz. Paul’s fight with Diaz will be his eighth as a professional, and he’ll be looking to make it 7-1.
      Shane Mosley had a legendary career as a fighterCredit: Reuters

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      His only loss came against Tommy Fury earlier this year but now the Problem Child will take on MMA legend Diaz.
      Diaz made a name for himself in the UFC and had two huge fights with Conor McGregor while under contract with Dana White’s promotion.
      Now he makes his first foray into the boxing world with his clash against Paul.
      But Paul is more experienced than Diaz in the squared circle, and he’ll have a legend of the game in Shane Mosley in his corner to help him out on fight night.

      Who is Shane Mosley?
      Mosley is a former three-weight world champion himself, winning titles at lightweight, welterweight and super-welterweight.
      He won his first world title in 1997 against Philip Holiday, picking up the IBF lightweight strap.
      He then went on to beat Oscar De La Hoya to win the WBC welterweight title in 2000.
      Mosley, 51, had big fights with Vernon Forrest, Winky Wright, Fernando Vargas, Miguel Cotto and Ricardo Mayorga.
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      He then went on to win the WBA welterweight strap after knocking out Antonio Margarito.
      Mosley had three of the biggest fights of his career against Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez, losing all by decision.
      In his fight with Mayweather, Mosley badly rocked his undefeated opponent on two occasions, but failed to follow up his attacks and was ultimately outclasses.
      Mosley retired from boxing in 2016 after losing to David Avanesyan.
      Now, Mosley trains and works alongside Jake Paul. More

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      Who is boxer Amanda Serrano?

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      AMANDA Serrano found fame after impressing in the boxing ring.The fighter made her professional boxing debut at the age of 20. Here’s what we know about her life and career so far.
      Amanda Serrano is a popular Puerto Rican boxerCredit: Getty
      Who is Amanda Serrano and what is her boxing record?
      Amanda Serrano was born on October 9, 1988, in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
      She moved with her family to Brooklyn, New York, when she was young, along with her sister Cindy, who she followed into boxing.
      Amanda is a professional boxer, mixed martial artist (MMA) and wrestler.
      She is the undisputed featherweight world champion, having held the WBO title since 2019, the WBC and IBO titles since 2021, and the WBA title since 2023.
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      She is the only female, and Puerto Rican, to win world titles in more than four weight classes.
      Amanda, who has the nickname The Real Deal, holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight-classes by a female.
      She has won the Female Boxer of the Year Award twice (2016 and 2018) by the WBO, which also granted her the first Super World Championship awarded to a woman.
      The southpaw – left-handed fighter – has had 47 bouts, including 44 wins, two losses, and one draw in a split decision.
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      She has won two MMA bouts by submission and has perfect 5-0 record in no-GI grappling (Jiu-Jitsu).
      On August 2, 2023, she announced on The MMA Hour that she has signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League.
      What happened when Amanda Serrano fought Katie Taylor?
      Serrano vs Taylor was the first women’s boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden.
      It was held on April 30, 2022, and described as the “biggest women’s fight of all time”.
      Taylor defeated Serrano by split decision in what was named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
      A rematch was scheduled to go ahead on May 20, 2023, in Dublin however Amanda was forced out of the fight due to injury.
      She has since said that she thinks the rematch will not be rearranged.
      Speaking on The MMA Hour, Amanda said: “Maybe [it will only be] delayed if she comes out on top, beating Cameron, which I don’t think that will happen.
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      “But if she does, then maybe the rematch with me will happen.
      “I just hope that Katie does the right thing and she wins.” More

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      When did Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retire and where is he now?

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      LEGENDARY footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has had an impressive career as a player and a coach.The sportsman has played for sides in the Premier League, Championship, Primeira Divisão, and La Liga.
      Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined England’s national team as a coachCredit: Andrew Vaughan – CameraSport via Getty Images
      When did Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retire from playing football?
      Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retired in 2008 after nearly two decades as a professional player.
      The star, who was born on March 27, 1972, in Paramaribo, Suriname, began his football career as a goalkeeper.
      He later moved to become a right winger, before taking on the role of forward.
      Jimmy made his professional debut in 1990, playing for Dutch team Telstar.
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      He had moved to the Netherlands with his family at the end of the 1970s.
      In August 1995, Hasselbaink signed for Portuguese Primeira Divisão side Campomaiorense.
      The chairman of the club at the time gave the player, who had actually been born Jerrel Floyd Hasselbaink, the nickname “Jimmy” – a name which stuck with him for the rest of his career.
      In the summer of 1996, Hasselbaink was signed by Boavista, another team in Portugal.
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      He moved to Premier League side Leeds United in 1997 but was bought by Spanish club Atlético Madrid for £10million in 1999.
      Hasselbaink was then signed by Chelsea in 2000 for a club record fee of £15million.
      He scored 69 goals for the Blues in 136 appearances, and was top scorer for three of the four years he was at the club.
      In 2002 he suffered a hamstring injury and worked as a pundit for ITV’s 2002 Fifa World Cup coverage while he recovered.
      In July 2004, Hasselbaink signed for Middlesborough before transferring to Charlton Athletic in 2006.
      He then moved to Cardiff City but left the club in 2008.
      Hasselbaink has also represented the Netherlands, earning 23 caps and scoring nine goals for the national team.
      He also played at the 1998 Fifa World Cup.
      Which teams has Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink coached?
      After retiring from playing, Hasselbaink moved into coaching.
      He was announced as the new manager of Belgian Second Division club Royal Antwerp in 2013, and in 2014 he was appointed by English Football League Two side Burton Albion.
      He worked with Queens Park Rangers from 2015 to 2016, after which he moved to Northampton Town.
      Jimmy returned to Burton Albion in January 2021.
      In March 2023 it was reported that Hasselbaink was to take up a role as coach for the England national team.
      The move has reunited him with his former Middlesbrough teammate Gareth Southgate.
      Is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink married and does he have children?
      According to reports, Jimmy married Natalie Hasselbaink in 2012.
      The couple are thought to have held their wedding at Cowarth Park in Ascot.
      They have since welcomed four children together, all daughters.
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      What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s net worth?
      Hasselbaink has an estimated net worth of around $5million (nearly £4million).
      He is thought to have amassed much of this fortune from his time as a player. More

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      Who is boxer Heather Hardy?

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      SINCE becoming a boxer herself, Heather Hardy has been an outspoken advocate for women in the sport.The Brooklyn-based fighter started her boxing career in 2010 and has gone on to earn an impressive record.
      Heather Hardy is a boxer and trainer from Brooklyn, New YorkCredit: Instagram/@heathertheheat
      Who is Heather Hardy and what is her boxing record?
      Heather Hardy is an American boxer and trainer of Irish descent.
      She was born on January 25, 1982, and has two younger siblings, Kaitlyn and Colin.
      Heather and her family grew up in Brooklyn, New York, specifically the Gerritsen Beach neighbourhood.
      She began boxing in 2010, at the time she was going through a divorce.
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      She told the Bleacher Report in 2015: “It’s hard to say where I’d be if I hadn’t found boxing.
      “When I came here, I was going through a divorce. 
      “I wasn’t getting child support, I was supporting my sister and her son, and I was working anywhere from three to six jobs at any given time.”
      Heather – nicknamed The Heat – has a boxing record of 22 wins and two losses.
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      Her coach is former kickboxing champion Devon Cormack.
      She has been outspoken about women’s boxing and the gender pay-gap debate.
      In 2017, she slammed Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn for comments he had made on Twitter, suggesting female fighters should not expect equal pay until they match the commercial income of male stars.
      Branding his comments “abusive”, Heather fumed on social media: “How F****** dare he. How many of his men did he give this speech to?”
      Heather made her professional MMA debut in 2017, winning a flyweight bout against Alice Yauger at Madison Square Garden.
      At the time, she said she had “fallen in love” with the sport after just one match.
      Hardy has been scheduled to take on Amanda Serrano on August 5, 2023, at the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz bout.
      The pair are close friends, with Amanda even describing Heather as her “sister” to ESPN.
      Amanda explained to the publication: “Heather opened the doors for women to fight at the Barclays Center.
      “She opened the door for [promoter Lou] DiBella to actually want to look into continuing to sign females.
      “I consider her my sister and it was always us.”
      Is Heather Hardy married and does she have children?
      Hardy was previously married to her high school sweetheart.
      The former couple wed in 2004 but divorced in 2010.
      Heather has one daughter, called Annie, who was born in 2005.
      She has often spoken about balancing her boxing career with parenting.
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      She told ESPN in 2018: “It’s hard to be a mom and be responsible for keeping someone alive and happy and fed and make sure she’s doing ok in school.
      “It’s hard to be a mom and do f****** anything, so just to have a career isn’t easy.” More

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      Women’s World Cup 2023: Last-16 fixtures and results as Lionesses begin knockout stage with Nigeria clash

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      THE Women’s World Cup has gotten off to a thrilling start – and now spectators are eagerly awaiting the knockout stage.In the final game of the group stage, two-time champions Germany were knocked out after failing to beat South Korea.
      The Lionesses have been flawless in the Women’s World Cup so farCredit: REUTERS
      Elsewhere, England’s Lionesses stormed through Group D, winning every game in style.
      Norway, Spain, Japan and Switzerland have also made it through to the last-16 of the Women’s World Cup.
      Defending champions USA just managed to qualify for the knockout stages following a 0-0 draw with Portugal.
      One of the host nations, Australia, managed to qualify, while New Zealand crashed out in the group stage.
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      Women’s World Cup knockout round fixtures and results:
      Last-16 fixtures:
      Saturday, August 5 

      Switzerland v Spain – 6am BST
      Japan v Norway – 9am BST

      Sunday, August 6
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      Netherlands v South Africa – 3am BST
      Sweden v United States – 10am BST

      Monday, August 7

      England v Nigeria – 8:30am BST
      Australia v Denmark – 11:30am BST

      Tuesday, August 8

      France v Morocco – 8:30am BST
      Colombia v Jamaica – 11:30am BST

      Quarter-finals
      Friday, August 11

      Round of 16 one winner vs Round of sixteen three winner – 2am BST
      Round of 16 two winner vs Round of 16 four winner – 8:30am BST

      Saturday, August 12

      Round of 16 five winner vs Round of 16 seven – 8am BST
      Round of 16 six winner vs Round of 16 eight winner – 11:30am BST

      Semi-finals 
      Tuesday, August 15 

      Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (Eden Park) at 9am BST

      Wednesday, August 16

      Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 – 11am BST

      Third place play-off 
      Saturday, August 19

      Third place play-off – Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 – 9am BST

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      Sunday, August 20

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      Who is Tom Wagner?

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      KNIGHTHEAD Capital had just acquired a hefty stake in Birmingham City, making its co-CEO Tom Wagner the new chairman of the board.With Wagner taking the reins of the Blues moving forward, here’s what you need to know about the American financier.
      Thomas Wagner’s investment firm Knighthead Capital acquired a nearly 50% stake in Birmingham City in July 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Tom Wagner?
      Thomas “Tom” Wagner is an American financier who co-founded Knighthead Capital Management LLC in 2008. He is also the firm’s co-CEO.
      Prior to co-founding the company, Wagner worked at Goldman Sachs, where he served as managing director for high-yield credit trading desks. He was also previously employed by Credit Suisse First Boston and Ernst & Young.
      Wagner completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University in 1992 and received a degree in accounting. In 1999, he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma from Columbia Business School.
      Is Tom Wagner married?
      Wagner is reportedly married.
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      But since he largely keeps his personal life away from the spotlight, not much is known about his wife.
      But in a guest appearance on Bloomberg’s Masters in Business podcast, Wagner said that it was his wife who pushed him to start his own company.
      “My wife was in the business as well and had an incredibly successful career,” he shared.
      “And so I always joked that I had a really valuable backstop at home, meaning that I had the ability to take some risk where personal bankruptcy was maybe less likely.
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      “Having somebody in your corner that’s very supportive, whether it’s a spouse or a significant other or friend, parent, whomever, that’s an important element of achieving success in any new venture.”
      He also mentioned that they share two kids.
      When did Tom Wagner take over Birmingham City?
      Shelby Companies Limited, the UK subsidiary of Wagner’s Knighthead Capital, officially acquired a 45.64% ownership of Birmingham City Limited on July 13, 2023.
      The company also took complete ownership and control of St. Andrew’s Stadium.
      As the new chairman of the board, Wagner will play a big part in the day-to-day management of Birmingham City, as well as reshaping its future.
      In a letter to the supporters of the Blues, Wagner wrote: “SCL is committed to making available the resources, in line with EFL guidelines, needed over time to deliver transformational change for the good of the Club and the benefit of the city of Birmingham.”
      “Birmingham is on the rise again. The city is young, dynamic and a destination of choice for businesses large and small looking to tap into everything it has to offer.
      “It is now time for the football club that carries its name to step forward to play its role in adding both economic and reputational value.
      “We look forward to meeting with the City Council to identify ways to partner together for the benefit of the city, our supporters, and the local community.”
      Birmingham City isn’t Wagner’s first foray into owning a sports team.
      In October 2022, together with NFL legend Tom Brady and tennis icon Kim Clijsters, Wagner bought a Major League Pickleball expansion team.
      Does Tom Brady own Birmingham City?
      In a move that echoed Ryan Reynolds’, Tom Brady acquired a minority stake in Birmingham City.
      He partnered with Knighthead Capital to take part-ownership of the Blues and become chair of the advisory board.
      The football veteran will reportedly be “working directly with the club’s board and members of Birmingham City Football Club’s leadership team”.
      “Birmingham City is an iconic club with so much history and passion and to be part of the Blues is a real honour for me,” Brady declared.
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      “Birmingham City Football Club is built on teamwork and determination and I’m excited to work alongside the board, management and players to make our second city club second to none.
      “I’ve been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I’m looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham.” More

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      Who are the Sky F1 presenters?

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      THE Formula 1 season always brings with it high-octane drama as the drivers hit the track to defeat the competition and end the season on top.Sky Sports has an array of star hosts and former champs who lead fans through the action from the commentary box, around the paddock and on the grid.
      Sky F1 has an incredible line up of talented presentersCredit: Getty
      Who are the Sky F1 presenters?
      As usual Sky has an impressive presenting line-up for Formula 1’s 2023 season.
      There are many familiar faces who feature as the UK broadcaster rotates its crew throughout the racing calendar.
      The season kicked off on March 5 in Bahrain, and will conclude on November 26, 2023, in Abu Dhabi.
      A line-up of 14 presenters lead fans through the action on Sky.
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      Jenson Button
      Former F1 champ Jenson Button is part of the Sky coverageCredit: PA
      Formula 1 driver and 2009 World Champion Jenson Button is one of SKy Sports’ experts in 2023.
      He first appeared on Sky F1’s coverage for the 2018 British Grand Prix, and was an instant hit with viewers.
      Button then became part of the presenting team in 2019.
      Rachel Brookes
      Rachel Brookes is a firm fixture on Sky F1
      Starting her career in radio, presenter Rachel Brookes now works full time for Sky Sports News.
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      She is well-known for her contributions as a pit-lane reporter.
      However, Brookes has occasionally filled in for Simon Lazenby as the channel’s lead anchor.
      Martin Brundle
      Martin Brundle is a legendary F1 commentatorCredit: Rex
      Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has had an incredible career which saw him first become a commentator in 1997.
      He learned his trade from the late Murray Walker, and is now considered one of F1’s most popular presenters.
      For the 2023 season Martin is working as the lead analyst for the Sky F1 coverage. 
      Karun Chandhok
      Karun Chandhok is a former HRT racing driverCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Former HRT racing driver Karun Chandhok first appeared on Sky in 2012, and worked with them for three years.
      After that, he headed over to Channel 4 to become their main pit-lane reporter between 2016 and 2018.
      However, Chandhok rejoined the Sky team in 2019.
      Bernie Collins
      Bernie Collins is the newest member of the teamCredit: Sky Sports
      Hailing from Northern Ireland, Bernie Collins is the newest addition to the Sky F1 presenting line-up.
      Prior to landing the job she worked as a race strategist for Aston Martin until the end of 2022.
      The talented star started her career at McLaren as a performance engineer.
      David Croft
      David Croft is a well known Sky Sports F1 commentatorCredit: Alamy
      Former BBC F1 radio commentator David Croft was appointed as Sky F1’s lead commentator in 2012.
      Since then, he has become the voice of Sky F1.
      Over the years he has become hugely popular with viewers and Formula 1 fans.
      Anthony Davidson
      Anthony Davidson is a former Super Aguri F1 race driverCredit: Sky Sports
      Former Super Aguri F1 race driver Anthony Davidson started his presenting career on BBC Radio 5’s coverage of Formula 1.
      After his hugely successful career as a sportscar driver in the WEC, he was added to Sky’s line-up for the 2012 season.
      Davidson is best known for the “Sky Pad” – the channel’s famous paddock screen that allows him to quiz drivers whilst looking at an action replay.
      Damon Hill
      Damon Hill is a former F1 champ and legendary driverCredit: Instagram
      F1 World Champion Damon Hill was brought in by Sky F1 as an expert analyst during the 2012 season.
      He is best known for his 1996 F1 win, and therefore brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
      Hill is well-known for being able to offer insight from his own days as a racing driver and also comparing how modern-day drivers face new challenges.
      Ted Kravitz
      Ted Kravitz is a well known sports presenterCredit: Rex
      Long-time broadcaster Ted Kravitz has been around since the days of ITV’s early coverage of the sport.
      He started off as a producer, before becoming the channel’s pit-lane reporter.
      Kravitz continued this job until 2011, before taking up a position with Sky for the 2012 season.
      Simon Lazenby
      Simon Lazenby is key to the Sky FI line-upCredit: Alamy
      Seasoned broadcaster Simon Lazenby is known for being Sky F1’s lead anchor.
      He is the key presenter who keeps the show on the road.
      Lazenby opens the live coverage and orchestrates the expert team of pundits and reporters.
      Danica Patrick
      Danica Patrick is a popular member of the Sky F1 teamCredit: The Mega Agency
      American racing legend Danica Patrick joined the Sky line-up as a pundit for the 2021 United States Grand Prix.
      Appearing on the coverage of races in Canada, the United States and Mexico in 2022, she reprised her role for 2023.
      She also formed part of Sky’s European race coverage, featuring at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
      Natalie Pinkham
      Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham has enjoyed an incredible careerCredit: instagram @natalie_pinkham
      Following her successful coverage of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2009 alongside Steve Rider, Natalie Pinkham became BBC Radio 5’s pit-lane reporter for the 2011 season.
      Since switching to Sky F1’s coverage, she has gradually become a prominent member of the presenting line-up.
      In 2021, Pinkham became the first female lead commentator for a Formula 1 session in the UK.
      Nico Rosberg
      Nico Rosberg is the 2016 F1 world championCredit: Rex
      Former F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has proven very popular as a Sky F1 reporter.
      He won the title in 2016, topping teammate and rival Lewis Hamilton.
      Rosberg immediately called it a day in Formula 1 after winning.
      He became the first reigning champion to retire since 1993.
      Naomi Schiff
      Naomi Schiff is a big part of the Sky F1 teamCredit: Rex
      Naomi Schiff is a Rwandan-Belgian professional racing and stunt driver.
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      She appeared in the W Series before being appointed as their Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.
      Presenting the Mercedes F1 team launch alongside Natalie Pinkham in 2022, Schiff was then brought onboard as a regular contributor to Sky F1’s coverage. More