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      How much does an F1 car cost?

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      FORMULA ONE cars are some of the fastest machines, with speeds consistently crossing 300km/hr – that is why they cost so much.Naturally, the development of these cars is a huge financial endeavor due to the high level of technology and engineering practices that feature.
      Single- seater F1 cars are some of the fastest machines in the world.Credit: Reuters
      The car of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is evacuated after he crashed during the French Formula One Grand Prix.Credit: AFP
      And SunSport has the breakdown of how much a F1 car can cost.
      What is the cost of an F1 car?
      Attaching a definitive price tag on an F1 car is extremely difficult, however, according to Red Bull, each car is estimated to cost around $12-16 million USD.
      For the 2023 season, teams are permitted to spend a maximum of $135 million (£109m) on materials and activities related to car performance.
      This includes transportation costs, spares, and team expenses (excluding driver salaries and engine costs).
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      And the cost cap is a result of the sport’s attempt to avoid spiralling costs and encourage a more level playing field.
      How much do F1 car components cost?
      The engine is the most expensive unit of an F1 car.
      A turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 engine is worth approximately $10.5 million USD (£8.1m) and teams are only allowed to use three of them per season.
      The chassis is often the second-most pricey part, costing around $700,000 to manufacture while the gearbox costs roughly $400,000, which drivers control via a paddle system.
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      As the central controlling unit for the entire system, teams spend $50,000 on the steering wheel.
      The Halo, a titanium structure above the car’s cockpit, protects the drivers from debris flying off from other cars. The cost of it is estimated to be around $17,000.
      A set of F1 tyres is worth roughly $2,700 according to F1 Chronicle. During a Grand Prix weekend, a team needs 13 sets per driver. Meaning the combined value is over $35,000 per driver, for every race.
      What is the most expensive F1 car ever?
      The most expensive car ever sold at auction is a 1954 Mercedes- Benz W196R, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, Karl Kling, and Hans Herrmann.
      It sold for £19.6 million in 2013, at a Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. More

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      Why are Italy wearing a one-off shirt in honour of Gianluca Vialli tonight against England?

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      Italy host England in Naples TONIGHT, and the Azzurris plan to pay tribute to their former coach Gianluca Vialli.The former Chelsea striker died in January at the age of 58 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
      Gianluca Vialli in the Chelsea vs Stuttgart CWC final May 13 1998Credit: Alamy
      Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Mancini with the 2020 Euro trophyCredit: GETTY
      Vialli claimed 59 senior caps and scored 16 goals for Italy during his career.
      He also featured for his country in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.
      The legendary striker won every major trophy on offer, most notably the Champions League with Juventus in 1996.
      He also won two Serie A titles, one with Sampdoria in 1991 and the other with Juventus in 1995.
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      Vialli played a major part in Italy’s triumph at Euro 2020.
      The Azzurris beat England at Wembely on penalties to claim the silverware.
      Why is Italy wearing a one-off shirt in honour of Gianluca Vialli TONIGHT against England?
      This is the first game the Italians have been involved in since Vialli’s passing at the start of the year.
      The shirt dedicated to the memory of Gianluca Vialli will be worn by Italy in the match between Italy and EnglandCredit: GETTY
      The shirt dedicated to the memory of Gianluca Vialli will be worn by Italy in the match between Italy and EnglandCredit: GETTY
      The special message at the top of the shirt reads: “Luca, forever an Azzurro.”
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      Both sides will have their countries’ prestigious home colours on display this evening.
      What has Italy manager Roberto Mancini said?
      It will be a very emotional evening for the former Manchester City manager.
      Mancini said: “It’s very emotional obviously, It’s the first time we have played a game since Luca’s passing.
      “We were very fortunate enough to have him as a teammate and a player.
      “He is immortal and people like that will always be near to us.”
      Tonight’s game will be the fourth time the two countries have played each other in two years. More

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      KSI vs Joe Fournier: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for huge Misfits Boxing 007 card

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      KSI takes on Joe Fournier in his next fight with the YouTube superstar hell-bent on setting up a Jake Paul clash. Coming off a stoppage win over FaZe Temperrr in January, KSI’s clash with Fournier represents a slight step up in competition.
      KSI will face Joe Fournier in his next fight on May 13Credit: Twitter / @KSI
      KSI won by knockout against FaZe Temperr in his last fightCredit: PA
      Fournier is a professional boxer and is undefeated with a record of 9-0, lasting beating singer Reykon in his last fight.
      He also faced his pal David Haye in an exhibition fight, but KSI is also arguably his own toughest test.
      KSI is 4-0 as a boxer and is ultimately gearing all his efforts toward a huge fight with Jake Paul at the end of the year.
      A win over pro boxer Fournier, would give him a one-up over Paul, who failed in his quest to defeat Tommy Fury earlier this year.

      When is KSI vs Fournier?

      KSI takes on Fournier in a huge clash on Saturday, May 13.
      The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected around 10.30pm UK time.
      The main card will get going from 7pm.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      KSI vs Fournier will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK, with a a price yet to be announced for the event.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
      The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
      You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.

      KSI vs Fournier full card
      The undercard for KSI vs Fournier is yet to be announced, but you can expect the usual contenders to appear.
      The likes of Salt Papi and Slim Albaher could both be in action.
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      Check back at SunSport for all the latest on the undercard.
      Joe Fournier faced his old pal David Haye in an exhibition fight in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      What has been said?
      “I can’t wait to show the world what Jake Paul couldn’t, knock out a pro boxer,” KSI said.
      “Each fight, people are seeing a better KSI and I’m honestly scared for Fournier because once I land my right or left hand on his chin, it’s night night.
      “As soon as people enter the ring with me, they realise they are in hell. And they either leave the ring bruised, battered or sleeping. In the ring, I am an evil man.”
      Fournier added: “This is huge, it’s as big as it gets, it’s on DAZN pay-per-view at Wembley, against one of the biggest global superstars, not just in boxing.
      “But I am going to break a lot of little hearts when they see KSI unconscious on the canvas.
      “This is way too soon to fight me, but the deal is done, and just like Jake Paul, he will find out that when he gets into the ring with a real boxer, it’s a whole different ball game. He is in for a rude awakening.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin undercard: Who is fighting on huge O2 Arena bill?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is back in another huge main event – but the undercard is also stacked with action. AJ faces Jermaine Franklin in his first fight since losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time last year.
      Fabio Wardley is on the Joshua vs Franklin undercard in LondonCredit: Getty
      This time, there are no belts on the line for Joshua, but the pressure couldn’t be any higher.
      A win could see him catapulted into another world title shot, but a loss may send the former two-time champ into retirement.
      Joshua is back at the O2 Arena for the first time since his first title defence against Dominic Breazeale in 2016.
      Now he’s back – and with a cracking undercard to boot as well.

      Who is on the Joshua vs Franklin undercard?
      Craig Richards takes on Ricards Bolotniks in a light-heavyweight bout on the AJ-Franklin undercard.
      Elsewhere, Felix Cash and Ammo Williams are in separate bouts, and if they both win, a summer fight between the pair is on the cards.
      Prospect Jordan Flynn is also on the card against Kane Baker, as is heavyweight Fabio Wardley.

      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Craig Richards vs Ricards Bolotniks
      Felix Cash vs Matteo Signani
      Austin Williams vs. River Wilson-Bent
      Campbell Hattom vs. Louis Fielding
      John Hedges vs. Daniel Bocianski
      Jordan Flynn vs. Kane Baker
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs. TBA
      Peter Kadiru vs. TBA
      Juergen Uldedaj vs. TBA

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      Credit: SUNSPORT
      🥊 Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin – Date, live stream, TV channel and all you need to know about heavyweight bout
      How can I watch Joshua vs Franklin?

      Joshua vs Franklin will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
      The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app. More

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      Why has Mesut Ozil retired and what is his net worth?

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      FORMER Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from professional football aged 34.The German has been recently playing his trade in Turkey for Istanbul Basaksehir.
      Mesut Ozil of Istanbul Basaksehir during the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Second Leg match between Royal Antwerp FC and Istanbul BasaksehirCredit: GETTY
      The 34-year-old moved to Turkey to play for Fenerbahce when he left Arsenal in 2021.
      Ozil joined the Gunners for £42m on one of the most memorable deadline days in Premier League history back in 2013.
      Why has Mesut Ozil retired?
      The World Cup winner has decided to retire due to his recent battles with injury.
      In a statement released on Ozil’s Instagram, he said: “Hello everyone, After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.
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      “I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
      “But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, its become more and more clear that its time to leave the big stage of football.
      “It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions.
      “I want to thank my clubs – Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahce, Ba§akwhir and the coaches who supported me, plus team-mates who have become friends.
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      “Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends.
      “They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad.
      “Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter which club I was representing.
      “Now I’m looking forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela – but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels.
      “See you soon, Mesut!”
      What has Mesut Ozil won?
      The German has won some of the biggest prizes in the game of football.
      Here are all of the trophies Mesut Ozil has won during his career:

      1x FIFA World Cup with Germany.
      4x FA Cup winner with Arsenal.
      1x La Liga title with Real Madrid.
      1x Copa del Rey with Real Madrid.
      1x Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid.
      1x DFB-Pokal with Werder Bremen.
      2x Community Shield with Arsenal.
      1x European U-21 Championship with Germany.

      What is Mesut Ozil’s net worth?
      The Arsenal legend has reportedly got at a net worth of £98million.
      He played for the Gunners up until 2021 and was on £19.5million a year, according to Forbes.
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      Meaning Ozil was on a huge £375,000 a week during his last three-and-a-half years at the Emirates.
      In 2020 he was 49th on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. More

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      Who is Jenson Button’s ex-wife Jessica Michibata and why has she been arrested?

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      JESSICA Michibata, ex-wife of F1 legend Jenson Button, was arrested in Japan on March 20, 2023, for alleged drug offences.Here, we look at what happened to her and how long she was married to the former world champion.
      Jessica Michibata was married to 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button from 2014 to 2015
      Who is Jenson Button’s ex-wife Jessica Michibata?
      Jessica Michibata is a Japanese-born model.
      She was in a relationship with 2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button between 2008 and 2015.
      They were married in 2014, but split up the following year.
      When together, she was seen on many occasions supporting Jenson from the pits.
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      Why has Jessica Michibata been arrested?
      Michibata was arrested in Japan on March 20, 2023, after a package containing MDMA was sent to her hotel room in Tokyo.
      The model is being held on suspicion of violating the narcotics special measures law, according to the Japanese Metropolitan Police.
      She was working in Japan at the time of her arrest. She was born there, but now mostly resides in the United States.
      She has denied the allegations.
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      The drug was found when customs officers inspected the package after it came into the country from overseas.
      Revive, the modelling company which represents Michibata, said in a statement: “We apologise to everyone for any concern the reports of Jessica Michibata, which belongs to our company, have caused.
      “We are currently unable to contact Michibata directly and we are collecting information to confirm the facts.”
      Do Jenson Button and ex-wife Jessica Michibata have any children?
      Button and Michibata did not have children together during their relationship.
      Button married American model Brittny Ward in 2022, and together they have two children, a son named Hendrix and a daughter called Lenny.
      Michibata gave birth to a daughter named Joy in October 2017, but has never revealed the identity of the child’s father.
      Is Jessica Michibata currently dating anyone?
      It is not known if Michibata is currently dating anyone.
      In 2017, it was rumoured that she was dating film producer Ken Kao.
      Kao was seen holding hands with Michibata at the 2017 Cannes film festival while she was pregnant. More

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      Why has Soccer AM been cancelled?

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      SKY SPORTS fan’s favourite Soccer AM is set to be axed at the end of the season.The Saturday morning football show has been on the air for nearly 30 years.
      Former Soccer AM hosts Lim Lovejoy and Helen ChamberlinCredit: Sky Sports
      Why has Soccer AM been axed?
      Staff were told the unfortunate news that the show would be coming to an end and that they would be made redundant in May.
      A source told the Sun: “It was a complete bombshell.
      “Morale is at an all-time low, they are raging.
      “It’s going to be an interesting watch over the next few weeks.”
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      A Sky Spokesperson has said: “Soccer AM has played an important role in our coverage of football for the past three decades, and we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our customers.
      “We now go into a period of consultation to discuss the proposed changes with our people.
      “We are unable to provide more detail while these consultations are underway.”
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      Who presents Soccer AM?
      Soccer AM is presented by former Wigan Athletic and Hull City star Jimmy Bullard.
      He is joined on the presenting team by John ‘Fenners’ Fendley.
      The show was first presented by Russ Williams and Helen Chamberlin.
      Then in 1996, Helen was joined by Tim Lovejoy, and the two formed a well-loved partnership.
      The iconic pairing is the duo that most people associate with the show.
      Lovejoy left the show in 2007 after 11 years in the job, while Chamberlin presented Soccer AM up until 2017.
      Former Soccer AM presenter, Lovejoy, discussed his relationship with the show with the Atheltic in 2020: “I stopped watching it when I left, it was too hard to watch it.
      “I tune in every now and then because Fenners is on it and I want to support him.
      “Again, another crap analogy, it’s like watching your old girlfriend with another man.
      “I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t watch it. So I stopped watching it totally.
      “And then I started tuning in again to watch Fenners, because obviously I worked with him for years and he’s a top bloke.
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      “It’s too hard for me because I watch it all and I want to join in with it.
      “I’d really like to input on the show and put stuff on there and I find it too hard.” More

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      What did KSI say about Wade Plemons?

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      KSI and Misfits Boxing presenter Wade Plemons have become embroiled in some serious Twitter beef.Plemons is a famous YouTuber and is usually seen on DAZN’s broadcast interviewing fighters and talking about fights in general.
      KSI has had some choice word for Misfits Boxing presenter Wade PlemonsCredit: Getty
      But recently, Plemons uploaded a video to his YouTube channel in which he spoke about a potential KSI vs Jake Paul match-up.
      Plemons stated in the video, titled ‘KSI vs Jake Paul.. Is NOT Happening’, that a fight between Paul and Floyd Mayweather would sell more PPVs.
      He also said that Paul would most likely want to entertain a rematch with Tommy Fury first.
      But the claims have irked KSI.

      What did KSI say about Wade Plemons?
      “Man, f*** Wade,” KSI ranted on Twitter.
      “This Wade guy plays all sides. Trying to please everyone. You are so fake, omg. F* you and everything you stand for, you two-faced c*.
      “This man acts like he knows everything about boxing. He doesn’t know s***. You’re not that guy.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor then confirmed that Plemons had been let go from Misfits Boxing.
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      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in their highly-anticipated fight last monthCredit: AP
      “Have fun on KingPyn,” he jokingly remarked in reference to a rival crossover boxing promotion on a Twitter Space.
      “It wasn’t over today he got fired.
      “It’s been long coming. I’ve been nothing but fair with Wade. People can have the wrong impression of me, I don’t care.
      “But they know JJ better than that. Obviously, there is more to it than just today’s video. A lot more.
      “DAZN didn’t know anything about Wade before I insisted he would be brought in.”
      Paul, however, has criticised KSI and Taylor over it, backing Plemons in the process.
      “Such insecure clowns,” Paul said. “Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle.
      “Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Now back to my vacation.” More