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    Inside the new adrenaline pumping experience hidden beneath a Premier League stadium

    HIDDEN beneath a Premier League stadium is a thrilling new experience that recently opened its doors to adrenaline junkies.Buried under the 62,850-seat arena is the world’s first official Formula 1 karting track.F1 Drive – London opened in FebruaryCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe experience is hidden beneath a Premier League stadiumCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe steering wheels of the karts feature LED screensCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPerhaps unsurprisingly, it’s Tottenham who play host.The North London side have excelled at making the most of their gleaming new stadium since it opened in 2019.Whether that be encouraging fans to enjoy craft beer at the stadium, hosting world title boxing fights, staging NFL games or putting on concerts for global artists.The latest innovation to hit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is F1 Drive – London.READ MORE ON STADIUMSSunSport went along to start their engines.The centre-piece of the new experience, which is under the South Stand, is a 500 metre, 17 turn karting challenge.The whole set up felt as fresh and gleaming as the shiny stadium itself with loads of fantastic details from the world of Formula 1 that will delight motor enthusiasts.Giving the pre-race briefing is David ‘Crofty’ Croft (in video format, obviously), the cars have DRS and the grid start includes the famous ‘lights out’ system that fans of Drive to Survive will love.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe electric cars feature great details. Each has its own LED screen on the steering wheel showing your lap times as well as those of your competitors.The screen can also be used to activate DRS and ERS (energy recovery system) which boosts the power of the kart – ideal when trying to zip past an on-track rival.Inside new Saudi Arabia GP circuit designed by F1 icon featuring 20-storey-high first corner and biggest hills on calendar Sound is pumped into the individual motors alerting you to when DRS is available and if you’ve smashed your PB, as well as delivering realistic F1-like engine noises to make it all the more authentic.For any Max Verstappen wannabes it’s great fun – and will likely be a lot more competitive than the real F1 this season.Various packages are available for all ages, with the ‘sprint session’ (£70) and ‘elite session’ (£85) including two spells of 15 minutes on track. That easily felt like long enough.In addition to the karting itself, there are F1 simulators available to use. The wrap-around UHD screens and full-motion seats provide a highly authentic experience of taking on a real life Grand Prix circuit.There’s even a pit stop challenge for those wanting to fully immerse themselves in the world of F1.For more details visit the official site here.All ages are catered forCredit: Getty Images for F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThere are also F1 simulatorsCredit: Getty Images for F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThere is a pit stop challengeCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur Stadium More

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    F1 star Carlos Sainz’s model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson shows off her toned figure in floral bikini on beach

    RADIANT Rebecca Donaldson laps up the sunshine as she adjusts to life with her Formula One star boyfriend Carlos Sainz.The Scottish model, 28, who was first linked to the Ferrari driver last June, wore a floral bikini during a beach photoshoot.Stunning Rebecca Donaldson posed in a floral bikini for a photoshootCredit: Sea Level Swim / CMAThe Scottish model was first linked to F1 driver Carlos Sainz last JuneCredit: GettyRebecca has since been seen at F1 races with the Spaniard, 29, including the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.He was replaced by Brit prodigy Oliver Bearman, 18, at last Saturday’s F1 battle in Saudi Arabia after being hit with appendicitis.At least he had the consolation of a pit stop with Rebecca.Rebecca got her foot in the modeling industry when she won her first beauty pageant at 17 years old.READ MORE CELEBRITIES“My mom entered me and I was really surprised when I found out,” she told the Daily Record in 2011. Alongside her successful modeling career, Donaldson is the founder of Muse, an activewear clothing line she started during the Covid-19 pandemic.”I knew I wanted to create something that not only I would wear and be proud of putting my name against, but also something that was missing from the market – affordable, good quality products that are also very wearable day-to-day, as I found I struggled to find items that covered all these aspects,” she told Vestd in 2021.The apparel found at Muse is transferrable from the gym to everyday life and uses a neutral, trans-seasonal color palette to make the clothes optional year-round.Most read in MotorsportCharles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz meet Ferrari’s 2022 F1 car for the first time More

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    Christian Horner accuser ‘angry and upset’ she was ‘never shown full sext probe dossier which cleared him of wrongdoing’

    THE woman who accused Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour has lodged a complaint against him with the sport’s ruling body.A team probe this month saw the allegations dismissed.It was revealed today the woman who accused Christian Horner filed a grievance with FIA and its ethics committeeCredit: GettyFormer Spice Girl wife Geri, left, is standing by Horner, rightCredit: GettyBut it was revealed today the woman, who has been suspended from her job at the team’s base in Milton Keynes, filed a grievance with the FIA and its ethics committee. It is the third complaint to the FIA over Horner’s conduct since the start of February, it is claimed. It is unclear if it will now launch its own probe.Its boss, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, held an hour-long private meeting with Horner during the Bahrain GP last month. READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNEREx-driver Horner has said he wants to move on from the scandal, with ex-Spice Girl wife Geri Halliwell standing by him.The accuser is appealing Red Bull’s ruling that backs Horner.A source said: “She has not been allowed to see the whole of the report which cleared Horner and has no clarity as to why the inquiry reached its decision.“A timetable for her appeal process is being drawn up.”Most read in MotorsportHorner’s spokesman said he had not seen the complete dossier either.Red Bull said it was unaware of the complaint to the FIA.Geri Halliwell breaks cover to stand by her scandal-hit husband Christian Horner at F1 as couple rocked by sext storm More

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    Staggering wealth of F1 teen sensation Oliver Bearman revealed

    F1 star Oliver Bearman is a millionaire aged just 18, new accounts reveal.The Ferrari rising star pipped idol Lewis Hamilton in a stunning debut race in Saudi Arabia last Saturday as he finished seventh.F1 star Oliver Bearman is a millionaire aged just 18, new accounts revealCredit: RexAnd figures reveal his racing firm – OBR Management Ltd – is in full throttle. It has assets of £302,263 and is due to be paid £774,730.It means the teen prodigy, who is dating TikTok sensation Estelle Ogilvy, is worth on paper an eye-watering £1,076.993.The firm, which used to be called Oliver Bearman Racing Ltd, channels his F1 earnings and filed accounts to June 30, 2023 at Companies House this week.OBR Management was formed in June 2020, and was previously known as Ollie Bearman Racing Ltd.Read More on SportOliver – who joined Ferrari’s academy aged 16 – is one of three directors of the company along with his Dad, David, 45.And a source said: “Oliver has burst onto the scene and will add millions to his earnings in the coming years.“He is very marketable and likable so companies will want to be associated with him.“And the fact that he is dating Estelle, who could also make millions from modelling, only adds to his value.”Most read in MotorsportWe told on Wednesday how the teen F1 star flunked his first driving test before passing at the second attempt.He failed over “response to traffic lights” – probably meaning he pulled away too quickly. TikToker Estelle Ogilvy’s glam life as she splits time between jetting to watch F1 boyfriend Oliver Bearman and studying Driving instructor David, 52, who helped him pass second time around told how they took lessons in Ollie’s BMW and he felt “totally safe”.The teen star replaced Carlos Sainz at the Saudi Grand Prix, and won the fan-voted Driver of the Day award.He is set for more Formula 1 outings after his dazzling debut. More

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    Christian Horner accuser ‘appeals Red Bull probe & hires lawyer’ after F1 boss cleared by his team in ‘sext’ storm

    THE female staffer who accused Red Bull chief Christian Horner of controlling behaviour has allegedly launched an appeal against the probe that saw him cleared.The unnamed woman at the centre of the “sexting” storm was suspended last week and is said to be disappointed by how the racing team dealt with the scandal.The female employee has reportedly launched an appeal against the internal probe that cleared Christian Horner of misconductCredit: GettyThe staffer has since been suspended and is said to be upset by Red Bull’s decisionCredit: GettyHorner and Geri put on a united front at the Saudi Arabia GP last weekendHorner, 50, was cleared of misconduct towards a female colleague – allegations he had always denied – by an internal probe on February 28.However, she is now understood to have new legal representation and has appealed the decision of the investigation, according to The Times.On March 7, the woman was suspended on full pay from Red Bull HQ amid claims her “honesty was called into question.”The reasons allegedly given to her were that she appeared dishonest owing to inconsistencies in the evidence she had provided.read more on christian hornerRed Bull Racing have been approached for comment.On Thursday, a friend of the unnamed staffer told MailOnline: “She is so disappointed with how it’s all gone, especially as she did everything by the book.”She raised her concerns in private and did everything right, but she feels very let down by the company.”They added: “The lack of support is noted and she’s just so disappointed with the treatment from her employer.”Most read in MotorsportInsiders said she had demanded to continue working among 1,400 employees at the top F1 team’s high tech HQ in Milton Keynes, Bucks.It comes after former F1 driver Christijan Albers warned a “lot more will surface” as he noted the under pressure Red Bull boss has a “terrifying amount of power” at the all-conquering team.Speaking to the Dutch outlet De Telegraaf he said it was “terrifying” Horner holds so much control despite the bombshell allegations against him.Albers said: “Because by the way it’s all being picked up and it’s just being waved away, then you make someone on the other side extra angry. I think a lot more will surface. “Then, still, [Horner has] this drive and envy to still be able to get that number one position and just chop everyone’s head off.”Spice Girls ‘rallying behind’ Geri Halliwell, Mel B says amid sexting scandal plaguing F1 boss husband Christian HornerMeanwhile, Max Verstappen’s dad Jos, 52, has backed the suspended female employee and called for Horner to be axed, accusing him of ripping the team apart.There are rumblings in the Vertsappen camp that the reigning world champ could quit Red Bull in the foreseeable future.Despite the ongoing saga, Horner has been putting forward a consistent business-as-usual front in his £8million-a-year role.The F1 chief and his Spice Girl wife Geri, 51, put on a united – if awkward – front last weekend at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.Speaking at the press conference, Horner said he was keen to “draw a line” under the scandal and that it was time to “focus on what is going on on track.”READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite Geri’s very visual display of standing by her man, sources claim that the singer is “in turmoil”.The F1 season returns next week in Melbourne for the Australian GP and the off-track drama has done little to slow down the dominating Verstappen, who has won both races easily.SCANDAL… LAP BY LAP
    FEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.
    FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.
    FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.
    FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.
    FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.
    FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.
    FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.
    FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.
    MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.
    MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”
    MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job. He denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”
    MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.
    MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends the employee.
    MAR 15: Horner’s accuser allegedly launches an appeal against the investigation that saw the Red Bull chief cleared.

    Jos Verstappen has called for Horner to be sacked amid the ongoing scandalCredit: GettyThe off-track drama has not deterred the dominance of three-time world champion VerstappenCredit: GettyHorner has been operating on a business-as-usual basis throughout the scandalCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Disappointed’ Christian Horner sexts accuser ‘feels let down’ by Red Bull team after her shock suspension over scandal

    CHRISTIAN Horner’s accuser says she ‘feels let down’ by the Red Bull team after the F1 chief was cleared by an independent investigation. The woman at the centre of the sexting storm who was suspended by the Milton Keynes-based company last week is said to be left disappointed by how Red Bull has dealt with the scandal.Horner and Geri put on a united front in Saudi Arabia over the weekendCredit: RexHorner has been cleared by an independent investigationCredit: RexThe Spice Girl has been standing by her husband throughout the dramaCredit: The Mega AgencyThe F1 chief was cleared of accusations of controlling behaviour but the following day a dossier of text messages allegedly between Horner and the female staffer was leaked.The woman was suspended from Red Bull Racing HQ amid claims her “honesty was called into question.”A friend of the staffer, told MailOnline: “She is so disappointed with how it’s all gone, especially as she did everything by the book.”She raised her concerns in private and did everything right, but she feels very let down by the company.READ MORE ON HORNER”They have suspended her when she followed the proper process diligently and correctly.”But for all that, she was suspended from the job she loves and from a sport that she is highly regarded in.”The lack of support is noted and she’s just so disappointed with the treatment from her employer.”Look at what happened. She complained there was a supposedly transparent, independent investigation, Horner was cleared, and she was then suspended.”Most read in MotorsportThe staffer’s friend continued by casting doubt on Red Bull’s investigation adding: “Questions need to be asked of the Red Bull investigation, transparency would bring confidence in what is happening to her.”Who at Red Bull was tasked with establishing the facts? Who at Red Bull had access to all the confidential material that was used?”Who at Red Bull is making all these decisions and who at Red Bull is making efforts to establish the source of these leaks?”She just can’t get over the fact that she made a complaint and was suspended – all she wants is transparency in the process.”They added that the staffer has had lots of supporting messages from friends and family and even though she has been inundated with offers to share her side of the story, she has chosen to remain silent for the time being.The comment comes amid claims the employee is reportedly preparing to appeal.An F1 source told the outlet the way the sext storm has been handled will “discourage other women, who may have had similar issues in F1 from coming forward.”They told the outlet: “She didn’t seek any of this and now she has been suspend and the message is quite clear, it implies to women stay quiet and don’t speak out or you will lose your job.”It comes after former F1 driver Christijan Albers has warned a “lot more will surface” as he noted the Red Bull chief has a “terrifying amount of power.”Speaking to the Dutch outlet De Telegraaf he said it was “terrifying” Horner holds so much power despite the bombshell allegations against him.He said: “Because by the way it’s all being picked up and it’s just being waved away, then you make someone on the other side extra angry. I think a lot more will surface. “Then, still, [Horner has] this drive and envy to still be able to get that number one position and just chop everyone’s head off.”Meanwhile, Max Verstappen’s dad Jos has backed the woman and has called for £8million-a-year Horner to be axed, accusing him of ripping the team apart.Horner and his wife Geri put on a united front over the weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where they watched Max Verstappen claim another victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking at the press conference the F1 chief said he was keen to “draw a line” under the scandal and that it was time to “focus on what is going on on track.”Despite seemingly standing by her man throughout the drama, Geri is said to be “in turmoil” over the sexting storm.Horner said it was time to “focus on what is going on on track”Credit: The Mega Agency More

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    Christian Horner has ‘terrifying’ amount of power at Red Bull & ‘more will surface’ after sext scandal, ex-F1 ace warns

    CHRISTIAN Horner has a ‘terrifying’ amount of power and a ‘lot more will surface’ after the sexting scandal, a former F1 driver has warned.The Red Bull boss has been under intense pressure amid the ongoing sexting storm after he was cleared of accusations of controlling behaviour by a female staffer.The Red Bull boss was cleared by an independent investigationCredit: RexHorner and Geri pictured in Saudi Arabia over the weekendCredit: GettyChristijan Albers has warned ” a lot more will surface”Credit: GettyHorner, 50, who has always denied any wrongdoing, was cleared by an independent investigation at Red Bull.But the following day a dossier of seedy text messages allegedly between the dad-of-two and the female staffer was leaked.As a result of the internal probe, his accuser was suspended last week and is reportedly preparing to appeal.Now ex-F1 driver Christijan Albers has hit out at Horner and warned that more will come to light.READ MORE ON HORNERSpeaking to the Dutch outlet De Telegraaf he said it was “terrifying” Horner holds so much power despite the bombshell allegations against him.He said: “Because by the way it’s all being picked up and it’s just being waved away, then you make someone on the other side extra angry. I think a lot more will surface. “Then, still, [Horner has] this drive and envy to still be able to get that number one position and just chop everyone’s head off.”He continued by pinning Red Bull’s success on the team’s advisor Helmut Marko adding: “If you start looking very realistically, which drivers did he put in the car and which drivers did Dr Marko put in the car?’Most read in Motorsport”Looking at success. With all due respect, all success formulas come from Marko. “So if you really start looking at who has a view on talent, there is absolutely no debate on that. That’s just Dr Marko, who has always made the right choices.”Once again Horner and his wife Geri put on a united front over the weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia  where they watched Max Verstappen claim another victory.Speaking at the press conference the F1 chief said he was keen to “draw a line” under the scandal and that it was time to “focus on what is going on on track.”Despite seemingly standing by her man throughout the drama,  Geri is said to be “in turmoil” over the sexting storm.The Spice Girl was pictured at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, in her trademark all-white ensemble.Meanwhile, the team was forced to respond after claims a key shareholder was looking at axing Horner.It was reported Chalerm Yoodivhya, an ally of Horner and 51 per cent owner of Red Bull, had changed his mind on keeping the Brit in post at the Milton Keynes-based team.Red Bull was forced to respond to the claims that they were looking at axing the Formula One boss.Erik van Haren, the journalist who broke the story, reported that a spokesperson for the racing camp was forced to respond and quell rumours of a firing following the bombshell claims.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey said: “As Christian has said, he is grateful for the full support of the shareholders and that remains the case.”While Max Verstappen’s dad Jos has backed Horner’s accuser and has called for £8million-a-year Horner to be axed, accusing him of ripping the team apart.The Red Bull chief congratulated Verstappen for his winCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Spice Girl has stood by her husband throughout the sexting scandalCredit: GettySCANDAL… LAP BY LAPFEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.
    FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.
    FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.
    FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.
    FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.
    FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.
    FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.
    FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.
    MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.
    MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”
    MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job. He denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”
    MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.
    MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends the employee. More

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    Ex-Playboy model Brittny Button wears some top gear as she celebrates two years wed to ex F1 champ Jenson

    EX-Playboy model Brittny Button looks racy in silk as she celebrates two years wed to former F1 ace Jenson.In an online post to his 33-year-old wife, the racing star said: “I love you Brittny Button.Stunning model Brittny Button poses in sexy silk gownCredit: Capture Media AgencyThe ex-playboy model is celebrating two years wed to former F1 ace Jenson ButtonCredit: INSTAGRAMI’m looking forward to the amazing journey ahead for us and our little family.”The couple live in Los Angeles in a home Jenson reportedly splashed £5million on.That’s after he flipped another property in the City of Angels for £4.7million, as well as a Palm Springs mansion for £2million.And did we mention he drives TWO cars worth £2million…READ MORE F1 NEWSButton has made a pastime out of buying homes over the years.At the turn of 2023, he purchased a stunning Santa Monica pad costing around £5million.The Spanish Revival bungalow boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is the perfect spot for Brittny and their two children, Hendrix and Lenny.That came 12 months after he bought a fixer-upper in California’s mountainous region between Calabasas and Malibu for £4million.Most read in MotorsportIn 2020, they reportedly sold a massive six-bedroom home in Bel Air for around £9million.Showing their love of flipping homes, his incredible Brentwood home, which featured five bedrooms, a pool and spa was also flogged for £4.7million.‘We’re always grateful’, says Christian Horner as he hails wife Geri Halliwell in Mother’s Day post amid sexting scandalThe couple also listed their four-bedroomed Palm Springs house for £2million, while Button’s wife Brittny said they have another home in the Californian desert.Brittney, who has recently turned her hand to interior design, said: “Between my design career and Jenson’s busy work schedule, on top of our family life, we don’t have time to manage two homes in Palm Springs. “We are so sad to say goodbye, but we know whoever is lucky enough to purchase the property will be very happy there.” More