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      Inside abandoned race track named after writer and left to rot with weeds growing in grandstand and start lines in tact

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      A FORMER race track named after William Shakespeare is looking worse for wear after being left abandoned.The Shakespeare County Raceway was built on the old runway of RAF Long Marston in Stratford-upon-Avon.The abandoned Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford-upon-AvonCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexIt was originally opened in 1940 as RAF Long Marston airbaseCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexHowever, after the war it hosted its first drag race in 1973Credit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexThe races became a permanent fixture in 1980Credit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexIt is considered to be Britain’s second dragstripCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexWeekend music events were also a common attractionCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexIt later played host to the Hells Angels Bulldog BashCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexBy 2007 it attracted some 50,000 peopleCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexThe airfield had been built in 1940 before ceasing its operations in 1954.Then in 1973, Long Marston held its first ever drag race before the event became a permanent fixture at the venue from 1980.It is considered to be Britain’s second dragstrip, after the Santa Pod Raceway which also claims the title of Europe’s first dragstrip.However, it was not only racing that took place at the race track, with weekend music events a common theme.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTIndeed, 1987 saw the first ever edition of the Hells Angels Bulldog Bash, which grew to an incredible size of a reported 50,000 people in 2007.In 1990 the track was renamed as Avon Park Raceway, before being renamed again in 2008 as the Shakespeare County Raceway in honour of English writer William Shakespeare.Racing and events continued there all the way until 2017.However, that year saw the site sold off to property developers before the decision was confirmed in 2018.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRacing and music events carried on there until 2017Credit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexIt was renamed the Avon Park Raceway in 1990 before later getting its Shakespeare name in 2008Credit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexLocal newspaper the Stratford Herald reported a local council document had detailed plans for £100m of funding from development company Cala.These plans allegedly featured the building of an initial 400 homes with a further 3,100 to follow later on.Inside the world’s abandoned stadiums, which have been abandoned and left to rot after years of disuse and in desperate need of repairHowever, as it stands, the track has been left derelict and remains frozen in time.Nature has overtaken the buildings on the site, with weeds and vegetation encroaching on the desolate old strip.Not much of it remains intact, with the exception of the start-finish line which pays homage to the history of the site.The Shakespeare racecourse is not the only venue of its kind in the UK, with the Brooklands Motor Course in Surrey that hosted the first ever British Grand Prix being left abandoned since World War Two.Overseas, there is the French Reims-Gueux circuit and Circuit de Charade, the £540million Hanoi motor race circuit in Vietnam and the Flemington Speedway in New Jersey, USA.However, it was abandoned in 2018Credit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexIt was set to make way for property developers building as many as 3,500 houses on itCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexThe plans would have seen £100m spent on the siteCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexOnly the start-finish line has been left largely intactCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexBut the site has been left frozen in timeCredit: Jam Press/Chloe UrbexOvergrown vegetation has left it looking unrecognisableCredit: Jam Press/Chloe Urbex More

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      Schumacher blackmail plot ‘mastermind’ revealed as ‘family bodyguard who threatened to release pics of stricken star’

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      THE mastermind accused of a blackmail plot against F1 ace Michael Schumacher has been revealed as a family bodyguard, say German cops. Two other men have also been arrested after they are alleged to have threatened to release secret pictures of the injured star if they weren’t given over £12million from his stricken family. A third man has been arrested over a Michael Schumacher blackmail plotCredit: AlamyThe alleged blackmail plot was targeting Schumacher’s family, say German copsCredit: NetflixDoorman Yilmaz T. is said to be one of the three men behind the planThe first two men arrested were a father and son duo accused of trying to plot against the Schumacher family.Yilmaz T., 53, and his son, 30, from Wuppertal, western Germany, face up five years in prison if found guilty of the allegations.A third man involved in the case has now also been arrested.The 52-year-old has been described as the “mastermind” behind the plot, say German cops. read more in SchumacherHe worked as a security guard for the Schumacher family, claim the public prosecutor’s office in Wuppertal.His role is alleged to have been turning private pictures of the family into digital files so they could be transferred to Yilmaz T and his son.  The man was detained on Thursday in Wülfrath as a large number of evidence was also seized from his property. Family employees close to wife Corinna Schumacher were said to have been approached by the trio who claimed to have found a file of secrets on the F1 driver.Most read in MotorsportMichael, who hasn’t been seen or heard from for over a decade after a horror ski crash, has been looked after by his close-knit family since the accident.According to the Wuppertal office, the men said the family wouldn’t want the files to become public due to what they contained.To keep the information private the trio reportedly demanded they were sent millions to keep the information off the dark web.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateThe suspects were even alleged to have sent some of the files to the family as proof, said prosecutors in June.Cops were able to track down the extortionists through “technical measures”, it was announced last month.The Schumacher family have been tormented over Michael’s health in the past.In 2016, a 25-year-old man known as Hüseyin B sent a threatening email to Corinna targeting the couple’s children.The mum-of-two quickly passed on the email to the police who swiftly tracked down the painter.After being arrested, the thug was sent to court where a judge sentenced him for a year and nine months behind bars.The perpetrator was reportedly caught after he told Corinna to send him the money to his personal bank account – something the police easily traced back.At the hearing, judge Eberhard Hausch said: “To put it gently, putting your own account number there is not very smart.” In May, the Schumacher family were awarded £170,000 in compensation after a magazine published a fake AI-generated interview with the racing legend.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.German publication Die Aktuelle claimed to have secured a “world exclusive” with the severely injured Ferrari great last April despite Michael not being seen publicly since his 2013 skiing accident.In a two-page spread, promoted with a picture of Schumacher, it claimed the seven-time F1 champ had said “My life has totally changed”.The sickening bot even spoke about the racing hero’s physical condition, family and future recovery prospects.Another legal battle in 2016 was waged after German magazine Bunte reported the racing legend “could walk”.The court case led to a few small pieces of information being revealed, with Schumacher’s lawyers confirming he still couldn’t walk.Corinna also reportedly led the effort to hide a ghoulish photo of the F1 legend that was reportedly snapped and then smuggled out by a “friend” and offered around to news outlets for a whopping £1million.READ MORE SUN STORIESGerman prosecutors called the disgusting act a “violation of his personal range of life” and breach of privacy.Corinna reportedly demanded the cops take action, but the media outlet refused to reveal its source – and also claimed it never saw any of the images of Schumacher.Michael’s loving wife Corrina has protected his privacy since a horror ski crash over a decade agoCredit: Getty Images – GettyMichael hasn’t been seen publicly since the crashCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Bouncer & son ‘threatened to release secret Michael Schumacher files showing F1 star immediately after horror ski crash’

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      A BOUNCER and his son have been accused of trying to blackmail F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s family out of £12million.Yilmaz T., 53, and his son, 30, from Wuppertal, western Germany, face up five years in prison if found guilty of the allegations.Doorman Yilmaz T. is said to be behind the blackmail of Michael Schumacher’s familySchumacher has remained out of the public eye since his horror ski crash more than a decade agoCredit: GettyThe F1 legend stands alongside his wife, CorinnaCredit: RexGerman cops claim the father and son pair planned to extort millions from the Schumacher familyCredit: NetflixThe pair are alleged to have “claimed to employees of the Schumacher family” that they had files the family might not want publishing, the public prosecutor’s office said.They are said to show the former Formula 1 world champion after his skiing accident in 2013, German outlet BILD report, and some were even allegedly sent to the family as proof.The perpetrators then demanded a payment “in the millions” to prevent the files from being published on the darknet.It’s claimed Yilmaz T. had these files for several years, although it remains unclear how they came into his possession.Read more in F1The report adds that he had previously tried to offer the material to two other people several years ago to help him carry out the blackmail, only for them to refuse.At the beginning of June, he decided to involve his son in the heinous crime.But cops were able to track down the extortionists through “technical measures” and arrested them in a discount store parking lot in Groß-Gerau, a town in central German state Hesse, last month.The pair had been on their way to the southern city of Konstanz, where Yilmaz T. is understood to have a second home and a job on nearby Lake Constance.Most read in MotorsportWhile the dad and son duo were being arrested, investigators visited the Grey nightclub, where Yilmaz T. has been a bouncer since at least 2017.Authorities also raided seven other properties, including the doorman’s apartment in Wuppertal.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateSenior public prosecutor Wolf-Tilman Baumert told BILD that “technical measures made it possible to determine that the blackmailers were operating from Wuppertal.”An image published by the outlet allegedly shows a police note left on the door of Yilmaz T.’s broken-into apartment.If found guilty of their crimes, the father and son could spend half a decade behind bars.According to BILD, the duo are already on probation for another offence involving incitement to acquire, possess and carry weapons and ammunition.Yilmaz T. had been sentenced to one year and two months in prison but served just two months in pre-trial detention before the remainder of his sentence was suspended.A judge saw a favourable social prognosis for the bouncer, with the court convinced he would lead a crime-free life “even without the influence of the penal system.”That’s in spite of his 18 previous convictions.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.A well known figure with authorities, Yilmaz T. has been charged with a number of crimes including serious gang theft, assault, threats, fraud and tax evasion.This isn’t the first time Schumacher’s inner circle, headed up by wife Corinna, has been targeted by fiends in the past.In 2016, a 25-year-old man known as Hüseyin B sent a threatening email to Corinna targeting the couple’s children.The mum-of-two quickly passed on the email to the police who swiftly tracked down the painter.After being arrested, the thug was sent to court where a judge sentenced him for a year and nine months behind bars.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe perpetrator was reportedly caught after he told Corinna to send him the money to his personal bank account – something the police easily traced back.At the hearing, judge Eberhard Hausch said: “To put it gently, putting your own account number there is not very smart.” Michael’s wife Corinna has been targeted by blackmailers in the past looking to extort millions from the stricken familyCredit: AFPMichael with his son Mick and daughter Gina-MariaCredit: NetflixSchumacher drivintg the #1 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro he claimed many F1 titles inCredit: Getty More

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      Watch moment George Russell pours champagne all over Sky Sports reporter and then refuses to give him an interview

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      GEORGE RUSSELL’S wild Austrian Grand Prix celebrations saw him pour champagne all over Ted Kravitz.The Sky Sports reporter also failed to secure an interview with the British driver in the paddock.George Russell poured champagne over Ted Kravitz before refusing an interviewCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsF1The Sky Sports reporter was left soaked after the celebrations at the Mercedes garageCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsF1Russell claimed the second F1 race of his career at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on Sunday.He capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to take the lead before holding on for the chequered flag.Norris was forced to retire as a result, whilst Verstappen ultimately finished in fifth.After the win, Russell returned to the Mercedes garage with a bottle of champagne.READ MORE F1 NEWSKravitz met the Mercedes man on arrival in search of an interview, only to have champagne poured on his head.The reporter had said: “No, no, no please,” as Russell lifted the bottle in the air.However, he continued to pour it onto Kravitz whilst cheering, before patting him on the chest.Russell then headed into the garage instead of giving an interview, with Kravitz seen joking: “You don’t get away that easily.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe celebrations came after the 26-year-old claimed his first win since the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz completed the podium ahead of Russell’s team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fourth.Formula One’s Highest EarnersDespite the win, Russell remains seventh in the Drivers’ Championship after 11 races.He will be hoping to build on the victory at his home race next weekend as F1 heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen slapped with huge penalty after controversial Austrian GP collision as George Russell claims shock win

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      GEORGE RUSSELL snatched victory from the jaws of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after the duo’s shock collision in Austria.Huge drama erupted on lap 64 as Norris and Verstappen hit each other at Turn Three leaving them BOTH with punctures and Mercedes’ Russell soaring into the lead. George Russell has won the Austrian Grand PrixCredit: GettyLando Norris and Max Verstappen were involved in a dramatic collisionBoth cars were left with punctures following the incidentNorris’ car picked up irretrievable damageAmid the melee Verstappen managed to rejoin the race in fifth after pitting with a ten second time penalty for ‘causing a collision’ – while Norris was forced to retire. It had been an all out war before they collided with Verstappen just keeping the McLaren driver at bay despite going off the track on lap 59.Verstappen, at his home race in the Red Bull Ring, said on his team radio: “He forced me off again. He’s just dive-bombing.”While Norris was heard saying: “He can’t keep moving after I’ve moved, it’s just dangerous.”READ MORE IN F1Christian Horner said after the race: “Heads up Max. Lando didn’t behave correctly.While Verstappen fumed: “This is ridiculous.”It was all smoothing sailing for Verstappen who looked on course for a third win in a row for the first time this season.He burst out the traps at the start and pulled well clear of Norris in his McLaren who kept Russell at bay. Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGeorge Russell triumphed in AustriaCredit: X / @F1But the comeback was on for Norris when he pitted at the same time as Verstappen – who stopped for a whopping six-and-half seconds on lap 52. The slow pit-stop was largely due to a slow tyre change on the rear left from Red Bull’s pit crew. Verstappen’s huge eight second lead was reduced to just three ahead of Norris in his McLaren.There were some positives still for McLaren who saw Oscar Piastri toast his fourth podium ever in F1 as he finished in second ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in third-place.  Lewis Hamilton just missed out on a podium finish after finishing in fourth after securing his first podium finish with third-place in Barcelona last time out. Disaster struck for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the first lap who suffered a nightmare start. It all began when Sergio Perez pushed Oscar Piastri off the track at Turn Four and dropped behind Leclerc. Perez closed in on the Monaco-born driver a couple of corners later and Leclerc broke his front wing after contact with Piastri and was forced to pit before finishing in eleventh and missing out on points.Russell celebrates his amazing triumphCredit: Reuters More

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      Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle seen for first time since marriage crisis revealed as he & wife hit ‘rocky patch’

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      MARTIN Brundle has appeared for the first time following the revelation that his marriage is in crisis.The former F1 driver and long-time Sky pundit appeared on the channel’s coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix.Martin Brundle has appeared for the first time since The Sun revealed that his marriage was in crisisCredit: Sky Sports F1Sources say the Sky pundit is going through a ‘rocky patch’ with his wife LizCredit: GettyMartin was on the grid at today’s Austrian Grand Prix, alongside famous faces like George LucasCredit: Sky Sports F1He enjoyed a reunion with former boss Flavio Briatore, as well as Jos VerstappenCredit: Sky Sports F1Brundel conducted a pre-recorded interview with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, in which the pair discussed the idea of championship leader Max Verstappen moving to the team in 2026.Following the broadcast, Brundel appeared alongside fellow presenters Natalia Pinkham and Naomi Schiff to discuss the topic further.He then went on to his famous gridwalk, where he mingled with drivers as well as famous faces like Star Wars creator George Lucas.He also chatted to Oscar-winning compose Hans Zimmer and enjoyed a reunion with Flavio Briatore, his former boss at Benetton during his racing career.READ MORE F1 NEWSIt marks his first public appearance since The Sun exclusively revealed that he was spending time apart from Liz Brundle, his wife of 40 years.Sources say that the couple hit a “rocky patch”, with Brundle consistently away for work.One person familiar with the situation said: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. “He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Most read in Motorsport”Things aren’t going well for them.”Liz has since confirmed the report but denied that the marriage was over.Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’She told The Sun on Sunday: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Young LoveThe couple were college sweethearts and met while studying in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.They have two sons – Alex, 33, and 36-year-old Charlie.Their youngest has followed in his dad’s slipstream, racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – which his father won in 1990.Brundle very rarely discusses his private life and rarely posts about personal matters on social media.Indeed, no photos of Liz appear on his Instagram page.Back in March, though, Alex posted a touching message to Liz for Mother’s Day.He wrote: “Happy mother’s day to the one and only Lizzie Brunders. “Thank you for everything you have done for me.”I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula OneMartin BrundleThe news comes after Brundle spoke candidly in February about the Red Bull probe into claims of inappropriate behaviour by team principal Christian Horner.A female employee of the team claimed that Horner sent her “sexually suggestive” messages, but the complaint was dismissed by the investigation.Commenting on the complaint at the time, Brundle said: “Christian Horner has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success.”I know absolutely nothing about the current situation. I’m as confused as anybody else in Formula One.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think the problem of not comment whatsoever on what may or may not have happened is that mud sticks.”It’s a global story. I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula One.”He also conducted in a pre-recorded interview with Toto WolffCredit: Sky Sports F1Liz confirmed to The Sun on Sunday that the pair were spending time apartCredit: Getty More

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      Terrifying moment race car bursts into flame after rival smashes into it in 125mph horror crash as stewards flee

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      THIS is the terrifying moment a race car bursts into flame after a 125mph horror crash.The shocking incident, in which all three drivers involved walked away okay, occurred during the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa in Belgium on Saturday.Christian Hook and Nicolas Baert hit each other as they battled for positionThe incident left both cars stranded on the trackBut Christian Hook was unable to guide his car off the roadAnd Porsche driver Adrian D’Silva smashed into himThe shunt sent Hook’s car towards the wall and set the rear on fireThe car burst into flames but Hook miraculously walked away unharmedDuring the fourth hour of the race, Aston Martin driver Nicolas Baert and Ferrari’s Christian Hook made contact before they went to head up the Eau Rouge hill climb.The collision left both cars disabled, but while Baert was able to navigate his car on to grass by the side of the road, Hook was unable to do the same and was left stranded in the middle of the track.Race officials waved yellow flags to warn drivers about the stricken Ferrari in the middle of the track.Many drivers did not slow down but just about managed to dodge Hook.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTHowever, possibly due to being unsighted by the cars ahead, Porsche driver Adrian D’Silva was unable to dodge the car and triggered a violent smash up at more than 125mph.The collision saw Hook’s car shoot off to towards the wall to the left before smashing into it and bursting into flames at the rear, which left stewards fleeing from the crash site.Fortunately, medical staff confirmed all three-drivers involved in the crashes were okay.The flames were quickly extinguished before Hook was extracted by the medical team.Most read in MotorsportD’Silva was able to exit his car unaided despite the entire front-right corner now missing.The debris from the incident saw race control bring the field under a safety car and drive down the pit lane while it was picked up, which took 20 minutes to complete.Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’All three cars involved retired from the race.Hook’s team-mate David Perel took to social media to update fans, saying: “Our car, #333, was involved in a massive crash. Luckily my team-mate is ok. “Incredible that he got out the car unhurt. Sad to be out of the race so early but man am I relieved Hook is fine. That was big.”D’Silva’s Earl Bomber Motorsport team announced: “Unfortunately it’s an early retirement for us in the 24 Hours of Spa.” The Australian racing outfit added: “Adrian is okay after an incident around the 4-hour mark.”The race will end at around 3:30pm UK time.Formula One will visit the Spa track at the end of July, with the race taking place on July 28.Hook’s team-mate said it was ‘incredible’ he emerged unhurtThe terrifying crash happened at a speed of more than 125pmh More

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      Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’

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      TELLY’S Grand Prix star Martin Brundle has been hit by a marriage crisis.The Sky Sports F1 pundit and former racing driver, 65, is spending time apart from his wife of almost 40 years.Martin Brundle and wife Liz’s marriage is in crisisCredit: GettyMartin Brundle is a former F1 driver, and has an estimated wealth of £83.6mCredit: GettyPundit Martin Brundle and college sweetheart Liz, who have been married for nearly 40 yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe news comes after he made public comments on the Christian Horner sexting scandal, saying “mud sticks” and it was “a damaging story” for the Red Bull team chief.Brundle married college sweetheart Liz in the 1980s and they live together in a mansion in a Norfolk village, near his home town of King’s Lynn.A source said yesterday: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Things aren’t going well for them.”Speaking from her home, Liz told The Sun on Sunday: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”READ MORE ON F1This weekend, Brundle was working at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.He met Liz while they were students in King’s Lynn. They have two children, Alex, 33, and Charlie, 36.Alex followed in his father’s footsteps and has a racing career. He has completed the 24 Hours of Le Mans race — which his dad won in 1990. Charlie works for McLaren Automotive.Most read in MotorsportEx-McLaren ace Brundle continues to be a household name thanks to his pre-race grid walk interviews.He has become a master of pushing his way to the front over the years, securing chats with the likes of David Beckham, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith, Michael Douglas, Kylie Minogue and Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson.In February, during Red Bull’s probe into team boss Horner’s behaviour, Brundle said: “Christian Horner has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success. ‘I’m in charge round here’ – F1 reporter Martin Brundle brushes off security to get to Mbappe for live TV interview“I know absolutely nothing about the current situation. I’m as confused as anybody else in Formula One.”But following Red Bull dismissing the complaint against Horner with a short statement, Brundle added: “I think the problem of making no comment whatsoever on what may or may not have happened is that mud sticks.“It’s a global story. I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula One.”Martin Brundle interviews Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson on the gridCredit: GettyRed Bull team boss Horner and wife Geri HalliwellCredit: The Mega AgencyHorner was supported by his wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.Brundle was considered one of the best F1 drivers to have never won a Grand Prix, securing numerous podium finishes in inferior cars.He was the World Sportscar Championship winner in 1988 and won the 24 Hours of Daytona challenge the same year. He has commentated for ITV, BBC and Sky Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESBrundle won the Royal Television Society award for best sports pundit in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006 and has amassed an estimated £83.6million.This week, The Sun revealed how the telly commentator is set to make an appearance in Brad Pitt’s new racing film Apex. Brundle’s agent was approached for comment. More