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      Barcelona vs Bayern Munich FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Champions League game

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      BARCELONA begin the post-Lionel Messi era in Europe with the toughest of tests as they take on Bayern Munich TONIGHT.Ronald Koeman’s men have struggled in La Liga so far and currently sit seventh.
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      Memphis Depay has very big shoes to fill with Lionel Messi having left BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Thomas Muller is looking to help Bayern Munich win the Champions League trophy they last collected in 2019Credit: Getty
      Meanwhile Bayern Munich are second in the Bundesliga after three straight victories, including a thumping 4-1 win at RB Leipzig over the weekend.
      What time does Barcelona vs Bayern Munich kick off?

      Barcelona take on Bayern Munich on Tuesday, September 14 – TONIGHT.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain and Germany.
      It will take place at the Nou Camp.
      The sides last met in Lisbon two years ago when Barca crumbled to an infamous 8-2 defeat with their own player, Philippe Coutinho, scoring twice against them while on loan with Bayern.

      What TV channel is Barcelona vs Bayern Munich on and can I live stream it?

      Barcelona vs Bayern Munich is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      A radio broadcast of the game is being aired on TalkSport 2.

      Can I watch Barcelona vs Bayern Munich for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Barcelona’s attack is in dire straights with Sergio Aguero, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele all out.
      Martin Braithwaite could also miss out after being confined to individual training, leaving Memphis Depay, Luuk de Jong and Philippe Coutinho as the likely front three.
      Jordi Alba is likely to regain his place at left-back after recovering from a knock, but Sergino Dest is a doubt on the right hand side.
      Bayern Munich have very few injury worries, with Corentin Tolisso and Kingsley Coman their only definite absentees.
      Serge Gnabry was substituted as a precaution against RB Leipzig but is set to be fit for this game.
      Latest odds

      Barcelona 13/5
      Draw 3/1
      Bayern Munich 19/20

      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Monday, September 13. More

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      F1 calendar 2021: Grand Prix times, schedule, tracks with Russia NEXT followed by Turkey but Round 20 still ‘TBC’

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      FORMULA ONE race organisers have had a mad scramble this year to get all their races in order.The Japanese Grand Prix is the latest race to get axed from the F1 calendar, following on from Singapore and Australia, while there remains a vacant slot in Round 20 after Melbourne backed out.

      🏁 F1 2021 calendar: practice times, dates and racetrack info
      Lewis Hamilton is aiming to become the outright most successful driver of all timeCredit: Getty
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      The Brit, 36, moved level with Michael Schumacher on seven world titles last year and will become the outright top dog if he collects the most points across this season’s races.
      In a season that has already seen shifts and changes to the calendar, the Australian Grand Prix was due to take place on the weekend of March 21, but was put back to November 21.
      Then the Melbourne event was cancelled altogether due to rising Covid cases Down Under.
      And in April the world governing body approved sprint races in the British, Brazilian and Italian Grand Prix as a replacement for qualifying.
      Here is how the F1 calendar unfolds in 2021 with our race by race schedule.
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      F1 calendar 2021
      All timings below are UK time.
      🇧🇭 Bahrain Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
      Friday, March 26: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, March 27: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, March 28: Race (4pm)

      🇮🇹 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
      Friday, April 16: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, April 17: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, April 18: Race (2pm)

      🇵🇹 Portuguese Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
      Friday, April 30: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, May 1: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, May 2: Race (3pm)

      🇪🇸 Spanish Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
      Friday, May 7: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 8: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 9: Race (2pm)

      🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Carlos Sainz 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo
      Thursday, May 20: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 22: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 23: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Sergio Perez 2. Sebastian Vettel 3. Pierre Gasly

      Venue: Baku City Circuit
      Friday, June 4: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, June 5: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, June 6: Race (1pm)

      🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇹🇷 Turkish Grand Prix – POSTPONED

      🇫🇷 French Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Sergio Perez

      Venue: Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet
      Friday, June 18: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 19: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 20: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇹 Styrian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3.Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
      Friday, June 25: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 26: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 27: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
      Friday, July 2: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 3: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, July 4: Race (2pm)

      🇬🇧 British Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Charles Leclerc 3. Valtteri Bottas
      *Inaugural sprint race replaces classic qualifying.

      Venue: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
      Friday, July 16: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (4.30pm)
      Saturday, July 17: Practice 3 (12pm), SPRINT RACE (3pm)*
      Sunday, July 18: Race (3pm)

      🇭🇺 Hungarian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Esteban Ocon 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Carlos Sainz Jr

      Venue: Hungaroring, Budapest
      Friday, July 30: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 31: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 1: Race (2pm)

      🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. George Russell 3. Lewis Hamilton

      Venue: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
      Friday, August 27: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, August 28: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 29: Race (2pm)

      🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Zandvoort
      Friday, September 3: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 4: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, September 5: Race (2pm)

      🇮🇹 Italian Grand Prix 2
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Daniel Ricciardo 2. Lando Norris 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
      Friday, September 10: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 11: Practice 3 (11am), SPRINT RACE (2PM)
      Sunday, September 12: Race (2pm)

      🇷🇺 Russian Grand Prix

      Venue: Sochi Autodrom
      Friday, September 24: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, September 25: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, September 26: Race (1pm)

      🇸🇬 Singapore Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇯🇵 Japanese Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇺🇸 United States Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas
      Friday, October 22: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 23: Practice 3 (7pm), Qualifying (10pm)
      Sunday, October 24: Race (8pm)

      🇲🇽 Mexico City Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City
      Friday, October 29: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 30: Practice 3 (5pm), Qualifying (8pm)
      Sunday, October 31: Race (7pm)

      🇧🇷 Brazil Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos
      Friday, November 5: Practice 1 (2.30pm), Practice 2 (6pm)
      Saturday, November 6: Practice 3 (3pm), SPRINT RACE (6PM)
      Sunday, November 7: Race (5pm)

      🇦🇺 Australian Grand Prix

      Venue: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
      Friday, November 19: Practice 1 (1.30am), Practice 2 (5am)
      Saturday, November 20: Practice 3 (3am), Qualifying (6am)
      Sunday, November 21: Race (6am)

      🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

      Venue: Jeddah Street Circuit
      Friday, December 3: Practice 1 (12.30pm), Practice 2 (4pm)
      Saturday, December 4: Practice 3 (1pm), Qualifying (4pm)
      Sunday, December 5: Race (4pm)

      🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
      Friday, December 10: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, December 11: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, December 12: Race (1pm) More

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      Chelsea vs Zenit St Petersburg FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      CHAMPIONS of Europe Chelsea begin their 2021/22 campaign against Zenit St Petersburg in London. The Blues won last season’s competition after beating Manchester City 1-0 in a tense final in Porto.
      Chelsea beat Man City 1-0 to win last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
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      Thomas Tuchel’s side are one of the favourites to win this season’s Champions League, with the German coach turning around Chelsea’s fortunes at the start of 2021.
      But first, they must take on Russian champions Zenit.
      What time does Chelsea vs Zenit kick-off?

      Chelsea’s clash with Zenit will kick-off from 8pm UK time on Tuesday, September 14.
      The game will take place at Stamford Bridge in London.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the match.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream?

      Chelsea vs Zenit will be shown live on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      N’Golo Kante remains a serious doubt for this Champions League opener, while Christian Pulisic remains sidelined.
      Thiago Silva will feature though after his suspension was overturned, while Saul Niguez might fall back to bench after a tough debut.
      Magomed Ozdoyev is set to miss out for the visitors, along with centre-half Dmitri Chistyakov.
      Prolific striker Sardar Azmoun looks set to lead the line as he searches for a sixth goal of the season.
      Odds

      Chelsea to win – 1/6
      Draw – 11/2
      Zenit to win – 16/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Young Boys vs Man Utd FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League opener

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      MANCHESTER UNITED begin their Champions League campaign with an away trip to Young Boys.United were knocked out of the competition last season in the group stages before reaching the final of the Europa League, where they lost on penalties to Villarreal.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Champions League five times in his careerCredit: EPA
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      But now they’re back in the big time, and with CL king Cristiano Ronaldo at their disposal.
      What time does Young Boys vs Man Utd kick-off?

      Young Boys’ clash with Man Utd will get underway from 5.45pm UK time on Tuesday, September 14.
      The game will take place at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Switzerland.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance to watch the match.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream?

      Man Utd’s trip to Young Boys will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the game will begin from 5pm UK time.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      David Wagner’s side are without Joel Monteiro, Esteban Petignat and Nico Maier for the visit of Man Utd.
      Neither Dean Henderson or Phil Jones will feature for the Premier League leaders after not making the trip.
      Marcus Rashford remains sidelined, while Ole could back Scott McTominay into the starting XI.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play after his heroics at the weekend, with Edinson Cavani injured.
      Odds

      Young Boys to win – 7/1
      Draw – 15/4
      Man Utd to win – 2/5

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      What is David Haye’s net worth, and how much did he make in comeback fight against Joe Fournier?

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      DAVID HAYE made his long-awaited comeback against Joe Fournier on September 11 – and it was like he’d never been away. The Hayemaker hadn’t been seen in the ring since hanging up his gloves following a 2018 rematch defeat to Tony Bellew.

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      Haye beat Fournier as the pair battled it out on the Holyfield undercardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But he looked like he hadn’t been away, winning the bout with ease and then calling out Tyson Fury.
      What is David Haye’s net worth?
      Now 40-years-old, David Haye is one of Britain’s finest fighters of the last 20 years.
      In 2001 he became the first British boxer to reach the final of the World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the silver medal.
      The Hayemaker turned professional at the age of 22, and made a blistering start to his boxing career, racing to 10 straight wins before an unfortunate defeat to experienced slugger Carl Thompson.
      After winning the world title at cruiserweight against Enzo Maccarinelli in 2008, he made the step up to heavyweight.
      It’s over three years since Tony Bellew saw off Haye in his final fightCredit: Getty
      Only Wladimir Klitschko and Tony Bellew proved too good in the next decade, with Haye retiring in 2018 following his second defeat to Bomber in an epic Best of British dust-up.
      At the time of his retirement, Haye had a pro record of 28-4 from his 32 fights with 26 of those wins by way of knockout.
      He was a fan favourite throughout the 2010s which pushed up his PPV potential, earning him millions in purse money.
      As of 2021, David Haye’s net worth is estimated by CelebrityNetWorth.com to be £14.5million.

      How much did he make in Fournier fight?
      Haye came out of retirement on September 11, 2021 to fight Joe Fournier.
      They met on the undercard of fellow veteran fighters Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort, who fought out the main event.
      A professionally sanctioned fight over eight rounds, Haye was in the ascendancy from the off and knocked his opponent to the floor in the first.
      And it was a profitable night for Haye outside of the ring, with the Brit star confirming he was paid MORE than he was against Bellew.
      He told IFL TV: “It’s crazy, it’s more than I got for Bellew one. It’s crazy dough.
      The pair were all smiles after their bout went the full eight roundsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “You have to sacrifice, you’ve gotta go to bed at a certain time, you’ve gotta cancel all of your other arrangements, put all of your other business on hold.
      “That’s what I do when I’m training for a fight, everything gets put on the back burner.
      “I’d only do that for PPV money, good PPV money, and that’s what he brought to the table.”
      Although the exact purse hasn’t been released, reports suggest that the fighters earned upwards of £4m each.
      Fournier revealed before the fight: “It’s a huge package financially and one we couldn’t turn down.
      “It could be worth up to $6m (£4.3m) to me.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 date: Start time UK, live stream, TV channel, undercard for heavyweight trilogy fight

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      TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder are all set to go to war for a THIRD time with a long-awaited re-match.The Gypsy King’s showdown with the Bronze Bomber, which was supposed to take place on July 24, was postponed because Fury, as well as other camp members, tested positive for Covid-19.
      Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in brutal fashion back in early 2020Credit: Getty
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will complete their trilogy
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      Fury demolished Wilder inside seven rounds to inflict the first defeat of the American’s career back in February 2020.
      Neither man has fought since then, and both have been busy in longer training camps.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 was originally slated to take place on July 24, but it will now take place on October 9.
      Expect the main event of Fury vs Wilder 3 at around 4am BST.
      The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 on?

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 is most likely to be broadcasted live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK, though it has not yet been confirmed.
      In the US the event is expected to be live on ESPN+ and Fox PPV.

      How the fighters compare

      Who is on the undercard?
      The event, cross-promoted by Top Rank and Premier Boxing Champions, will see a host of heavy-hitters featuring on the undercard.
      That includes the battle of unbeaten heavyweights in Cuba’s Frank Sanchez meeting Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba.
      Sanchez, a training partner of Canelo Alvarez who is promoted by Top Rank, will put his 18-0 record against PBC’s Ajagba, who stands 15-0.
      Robert Helenius will also rematch Adam Kownacki on the bill.
      Polish prospect Kownacki, 32, was defeated for the first time and stunned by veteran Helenius, 37, in March 2020.
      American star Jared Anderson will return, with an opponent yet to be confirmed.
      Anderson, 21, is 9-0 and was credited as a huge part in Fury’s win against Wilder last year.
      He provided the Gypsy King with expert sparring Stateside, winning the praise of the WBC champion.

      What have they said?
      Fury, after Wilder’s silence during their press conference: “It shows how weak of a mental person he is.

      “It shows how much the beating from the last fight has taken an emotional and physical effect on his life.
      “I was worried about Deontay Wilder for quite a while after the defeat I gave him.
      “Obviously he’s doing his little thing with his earphones on and he doesn’t want to answer any questions, that’s up to him. I’m here to promote a fight and talk to the press – what I always do.” More

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      What is halo in F1? Cockpit system explained which saved Lewis Hamilton from serious injury at Italian GP

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      THE HALO cockpit has been part and parcel of F1 for the last four seasons.And it helped save Lewis Hamilton from serious injury after he crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix.
      Grosjean had walked away from one of the worst F1 crashes in recent years – and the Halo system has been praisedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      What is the halo cockpit system?
      Safety is paramount in Formula One and sadly down the years some haven’t been as lucky as Roman Grosjean at the Bahrain GP last year.
      Jules Bianchi was killed after a crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix, losing control of his Marussia in treacherous conditions.
      And his mother was quick to point out that the halo – which wasn’t a feature of the cars six years ago but was being worked on by the FIA – had ‘saved Romain’s life’.
      French journalist @Julien_FEBREAU received a message from Jules Bianchi’s mother that said: “They introduced the Halo following my son’s accident and the Halo saved Romain’s life today. This is great. I’m glad that he’s okay.”❤️❤️❤️❤️— tami. (@Vetteleclerc) November 29, 2020

      The halo was introduced back in 2018 and is an added safety feature now included on all F1 cars, acting as titanium ring of protection around the driver’s cockpit.
      It is designed to prevent drivers from getting injuries from flying debris or suffering head trauma like in the tragic case of Bianchi.
      The F1 governing body took a long time to research and test the design, which does slightly impact the field of view for drivers.
      When it was launched there was also criticism from some fans, who believed the hefty new structure around the cockpit meant they couldn’t see the racers properly.
      The system was controversial when brought in as some thought it went against F1’s open cockpit appealCredit: Reuters
      World champion Lewis Hamilton revealed back in 2018 that he felt it could be the first step towards a closed cockpit around the driver, but that hasn’t yet come to fruition.
      He said: “I think we’re moving towards a closed cockpit, I think that would look better, there’s some real great concepts online of a closed cockpit.
      “It’s a difficult one as when they introduced it, talked about it, they mentioned a 17 per cent improvement in safety and it’s difficult to really ignore that.
      “It definitely doesn’t look good, we know that, we’ve said that.”
      The Halo Cockpit system improves safety but some F1 drivers hate it
      The system was slammed by fans and drivers alike in 2018 – but has proved its worthCredit: Reuters
      How did it save Grosjean in Bahrain crash?
      Grosjean’s car snapped clean in half at the force of the crash, with the impact measured at a scarcely-believable 53G.
      Despite the fireball that consumed the wreckage of his vehicle, Grosjean was saved from major burns by his four layers of protective clothing and was able to jump to safety.
      The sturdily-built halo is designed to take the full force of impact first, protecting the drivers head from serious injury.
      The ruined barrier at the Bahrain GP after impactCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      In this case, it appears to have worked with Grosjean suffering just minor burns to his hands and miraculously avoiding serious trauma to either his body or head.
      Ross Brawn, F1 managing director, was adamant after the race that without the halo we could have been looking at another tragedy.
      He said: “There is absolutely no doubt the halo was the factor that saved the day – and saved Romain.”
      The huge fireball erupted after Grosjean hit the barrier at almost 150mphCredit: AP:Associated Press
      And world champ Hamilton said after winning the race in Sakhir: “It was such a shocking image to see.
      “His car, the cockpit, I don’t know what Gs he pulled, but I’m just so grateful that the halo worked.
      “I’m grateful the barrier didn’t slice his head off. It could have been so much worse.”
      Grosjean was immediately air-lifted to hospital after the crash and praised the F1 safety system for saving his life.
      He said: “I wasn’t for the halo some years ago, but I think it’s the greatest thing that we brought to Formula 1 and without it I wouldn’t be able to speak to you today.” More

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      Leeds vs Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for HUGE Premier League clash

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      LEEDS host Liverpool this weekend in a blockbuster Premier League clash this weekend.Nine goals were scored in the two games between the sides last season so expect fireworks!

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      Daniel James is set to make his Leeds debut
      When is Leeds vs Liverpool?

      Leeds vs Liverpool takes place on Sunday, September 12.
      The match kicks off at 4.30pm BST.
      Leeds’ Elland Road stadium plays host.

      What TV channel and live stream is Leeds vs Liverpool on?

      Leeds vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League.
      Sky begin their coverage at 4pm.

      What is the team news?
      Daniel James is set to make his Leeds debut after completing his £25m move from Manchester United.
      While Virgil van Dijk has played down an ankle injury concern suffered on international duty for Holland this week.
      The captain told local media after the 6-1 win over Turkey he is “already over it”.
      Virgil van Dijk has played down an ankle injury More