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    Game of Thrones star Thor Bjornsson & wife heartbreakingly share ‘indescribable pain’ after stillbirth of baby daughter

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    THOR BJORNSSON and his wife have revealed their “indescribable pain” after the stillbirth of their baby girl.The Game of Thrones star, 34, and partner Kelsey Henson announced last month that they were expecting their second child.
    Thor Bjornsson and his wife have shared their ‘indescribable pain’ after the stillbirth of their baby daughterCredit: Instagram @thorbjornsson
    He revealed the heartbreaking news with these photos on social mediaCredit: Instagram @thorbjornsson
    They then shared photos of her baby bump and their three-year-old boy, who was “excited” to become a big brother.
    The new arrival’s due date was in March 2024 but the man nicknamed “The Mountain” has now revealed the tragic news on social media.
    The Icelandic professional strongman shared on Instagram: “Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir born Nov 8th at 21 1/2 weeks gestation.”
    Thor, who has competed in four boxing bouts and amassed two wins and two draws, and Kelsey said that after a “noticeable decrease in movement” it was then discovered that their daughter’s heart had stopped beating.
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    Along with photos from the stillbirth, a statement on Instagram from the couple read:
    “T.W stillbirth/delayed miscarriage. It is with great sorrow that we announce the birth of our daughter, Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir born Nov 8th at 21 1/2 weeks gestation.
    “After a noticeable decrease in movement we found out her heart had stopped beating.
    “Words cannot describe our pain of this loss or our happiness at being able to spend time with our daughter.
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    “She is absolutely beautiful, with blonde lashes and brows and a little smile for mom and dad.”
    The heartbroken star and his partner continued: “The love we feel for her is overwhelming. The grief we feel will be with us forever but so will the love.
    “All of our hopes and dreams for her have been taken away from us but I know I will be with her again. Her spirit lives on through us and her siblings.
    “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time as we grieve this unbearable loss. Thank you all for any kind words and support.”
    What is a stillbirth?A stillbirth is when a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. It happens in around 1 in every 200 births in England.
    If the baby dies before 24 completed weeks, it’s known as a miscarriage.
    Contact your midwife or doctor straightaway if you’re pregnant and worried about your baby – for example, if you’ve noticed your baby moving less than usual.
    Don’t wait until the next day. If your baby is moving less, it can be a sign that something’s wrong and needs to be checked out.
    Some stillbirths are linked to complications with the placenta, a birth defect or with the mother’s health. For others, no cause is found.

    Canadian Kelsey, 33, studied Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Alberta and then worked as a waitress and in construction after graduating.
    Then a chance meeting with GOT star Bjornsson took her life on a different path.
    That occurred in September 2017 as the strongman visited Kelsey’s diner while he was in town for a lifting competition and the star-struck waitress asked him for a selfie after recognising him from the hit HBO drama.
    They instantly hit it off and have been together ever since, with Kelsey following her man into the weightlifting scene.The couple regularly post updates on Instagram of their feats and have since opened a fitness centre called Thor’s Power Gym.
    Thor has an undefeated record from his four boxing boutsCredit: Probellum
    The pair have been together since meeting in 2017Credit: Splash News
    The couple now own a gym together and have a three-year-old boyCredit: Instagram @kelc33 More

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      West Ham fan hailed for singlehandedly fending off AZ Alkmaar hooligans in scenes compared to Game of Thrones

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      A WEST HAM fan has been hailed for singlehandedly fending off AZ Alkmaar thugs in scenes compared to Game of Thrones.The Dutch fans reacted angrily to the Hammers’ 1-0 win in the Europa Conference League last night.
      A brave West Ham fan has been hailed for singlehandedly fending off AZ Alkmaar hooligansCredit: Twitter / @fumanchu6666
      The supporter fought off the thugs as they tried to get up stairs towards the away endCredit: Twitter / @fumanchu6666
      Chaotic scenes marred the end of the Europa Conference League game in AlkmaarCredit: Twitter
      West Ham and AZ players spotted the worrying scenes and headed to the crowd aswellCredit: Twitter
      The result meant David Moyes’ side progressed to the final 3-1 on aggregate and will now meet Fiorentina.
      Pablo Fornals’ 94th minute strike sealed the victory, sparking AZ Alkmaar hooligans to attack a group of travelling friends and family of the Hammers’ players and coaching staff sat behind the dugout.

      We reported how several West Ham players, including sporting director Mark Noble, rushed to help protect them from the thugs – who were dressed in black and wearing balaclavas.
      Now footage shot by a witness in the stadium shows how a fan stepped in to defend those behind him in the terrifying scenes before another equally-brave individual stepped in too.
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      After a small army of Dutch yobs broke through a gate and descended into the away stand, they attempted to come up a staircase but found an almost immovable object their way in the form of the heroic fan.
      The clip shows the individual, dressed in a green T-shirt and black coat, swinging for his life to defend himself and those around him from the attack.
      Despite being vastly outnumbered, both he and another Hammers fan manage to fend-off the onslaught and the actions soon went viral online following the disgusting incident as he was quickly hailed on social media.
      One fan wrote: “The legend. Stopped the home fans from getting to the players’ families.”
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      Another tweeted: “That’s an amalgam of the 300, Game of Thrones (Hodor) and Star Wars Episode 3 (the high ground). Outstanding work.”
      A fellow fan said: “Two blokes at the top of the stairs took on Holland and won.”
      As another said: “Not a West Ham fan but fair play to them two and making a stand.”
      A fellow fan wanted him “knighted” while others called for the club to give them free tickets to the final.
      One wrote: “Needs final tickets for him and his family . Free a season ticket for life. And free beers. Up the Hammers.”
      While a fellow footy fan added: “Get this man sorted with a ticket and travel to the final.”
      Lucas Paqueta, Aaron Cresswell, and Flynn Downes were all involved in the chaos and were held back by security and stewards.
      Director of football Noble tried in vain to restrain Michail Antonio, who leapt over advertising hoardings to defend the fans and families.
      Members of the Irons coaching staff including Kevin Nolan were seen berating stewards for their failure to intervene.
      While captain Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen were also seen confronting members of the crowd, with the former appearing to throw an object in their direction.
      London-born Alkmaar boss Pascal Jansen admitted he was “ashamed” of the ugly scenes, while Moyes’ elderly father was also caught up in the mayhem.
      Moyes said: “I can’t explain what happened and why it happened. The players were involved because it was the family section. That was probably the reason for the reaction.
      “I don’t want that in any way to blight the night because the West Ham fans weren’t looking for trouble. Hopefully they’ll look into it.
      Pablo Fornals scored a late winner to confirm West Ham’s place in the finalCredit: AP
      “My family were there and I had friends in that section. You’re hoping they would try and get themselves away from it. I didn’t recognise it because I was too happy.
      “Security wanted to take me inside but I had to make sure my players weren’t involved.”
      In last week’s first leg at the London Stadium, members of Jansen’s family were moved from their seats behind the away dugout after a verbal confrontation with West Ham fans.
      Jansen added: “What happened last week was very unfortunate, but I feel a bit ashamed it happened in our stadium.
      “It should not be happening. You have to stay in control of your emotions.”
      There were also clashes between West Ham and AZ fans ahead of kick-off, who again were masked as they caused mayhem on the streets of Alkmaar.
      A local news outlet has described a “grim atmosphere” as footie fans in hoodies sparked fights earlier in the evening.
      In footage shared to social media, one person was captured being horrifically attacked by a group, with one member using what looked like a bicycle as a weapon.
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      On Twitter, more clips revealed large swarms of fans racing through the streets holding what appears to be chairs.
      It is understood West Ham supporters were caught up in the mix when Alkmaar and FC Groningen fans brawled.
      Players were involved in the mayhem as they tried to defend their families and friendsCredit: Twitter
      Mark Noble tried in vain to hold back Michail AntonioCredit: Twitter
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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson reveals embarrassing issue he’s suffering with after horrific pec tear injury

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      HAFTHOR BJORNSSON revealed he is struggling to go to the bathroom after suffering the “biggest injury” of his career.Game of Thrones star Thor live streamed an event from his gym on Saturday when he tried to bench press a personal best 556lbs – but things went horribly wrong.
      Hafthor Bjornsson revealed he tore his chest off the bone after a horror injury
      Thor revealed he is struggling to go to the bathroom after his injuryCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      The Mountain lowered the weight to his chest before a sickening snapping noise could be heard, and he began screaming in agony as bystanders rushed to his aid.
      The Icelandic giant then took to YouTube and appeared in front of a camera with a sling around his left arm.
      The 34-year-old confirmed he completely tore his upper chest “off the bone” and will need surgery.
      Bjornsson decided to make light of the situation by admitting he is now struggling to “wipe his a*s”.
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      But the actor is confident he will be back stronger than ever after returning to his strongman roots following a short boxing stint that saw him beating his rival Eddie Hall.
      Thor said: “I just wanted to jump on here and update you guys on what’s happening. For those that don’t know what’s going on, I injured myself [on] April 15th during my meet in the bench press.
      “I believe that I completely tore my upper chest off the bone and I will have to have surgery if that’s the case. I have an MRI booked [for 18 April], so I’ll be able to update you guys more on what’s happening.
      “You guys are asking me questions every single day and I feel like I owe it to you guys to update you guys, to come on here to talk to you guys and tell you that I’m doing okay considering everything. Things are tough, I’ve got to be honest with you.
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      “Hopefully, I can make some of you laugh now. Things like wiping my a*s is difficult. I’m left-handed. My left hand is completely… You know, I have a hard time wiping my a*s, putting my underwear on is difficult. It’s life.
      “I have got to take this now. I’ve got to figure out how to recover as fast as possible.
      “So, things aren’t easy, but this is just a new journey, a new chapter in my journey. This is literally the biggest injury of my whole career. So, I’ve got to take this guys.
      “I just want to say guys, thank you so much for all the love, all the support, all the kind messages. It really, really means the world to me.
      “I will keep you guys updated. Tomorrow, what comes out of the MRI, and I’ll keep you guys updated on when I will have the surgery. Hopefully this week.” More

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      Watch Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson use wife as a DUMBBELL in insane display of strength

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson has wowed the internet with a crazy workout technique.Thor is one of the strongest men in the world and he has to be creative to maintain his massive frame.
      Hafthor Bjornsson stunned fans by lifting his 50kg wife Kelsey HensonCredit: Hafthor Bjornsson Twitter
      Thor also had a 50kg weight in his right hand but managed 11 repsCredit: Hafthor Bjornsson Twitter
      Thor and Kelsey married in 2018Credit: Instagram @kelc33
      Kelsey is a fitness model and has a child with ThorCredit: Instagram @kelc33
      Kelsey often works out with her Strongman husbandCredit: Instagram @kelc33
      So instead of using a dumbbell to workout in the gym, he used his WIFE Kelsey Henson, 32.
      With a dumbbell in his right hand, Thor held onto a belt attached to Kelsey and began lifting her up and down.
      The Canadian reportedly weighs around 50kg, with the dumbbell slightly heavier, yet Thor managed 11 reps.
      Fans were stunned with the video being viewed more than two million times on Twitter.
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      Thor, 34, also posted the video on Facebook alongside the caption: “When you are missing a dumbbell at the gym, no worries, be creative and use your wife Kelsey Henson.”
      Impressed fans rushed to praise the Strongman, who has deadlifted 501kg in the past.
      One fan said: “He’s a tank keep up the great work.”
      Another added: “What a beast honestly.”
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      And a third said: “LMAO!! Legendary!!! 🤘.”
      Another commented: “That was badass, so crazy.”
      Thor won World’s Strongest Man in 2018 and married Kelsey in the same year before turning his hand to boxing.
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      Giant Game of Thrones star and boxer Hafthor Bjornsson comes out of retirement and looks to break all-time record

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      GIANT Game of Thrones star turned boxer Hafthor Bjornsson has come out of retirement to break an all-time world record.The Icelandic beast, who is 6ft 8in tall and weights nearly 23 stone, was once strongman’s number one star after winning World’s Strongest Man in 2018.
      Hafthor Bjornsson has made two major announcements after coming out of retirementCredit: @thorbjornsson
      Bjornsson had been assessing his options after beating Eddie Hall in a boxing matchCredit: Probellum
      But Bjornsson turned his back on the sport in order to become a boxer.
      The mega-hitter slimmed down and built up his stamina before delivering a stunning KO of rival Eddie Hall.
      And Bjornsson then declared he was retiring in order to assess his future options.
      But the 34-year-old, who played Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane on hit TV show Game of Thrones, has now made TWO major announcements.
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      In news which is sure to delight strength fans, Bjornsson has declared his intent to set a new raw powerlifting world-record.
      The sport sees hulks aim to hit their top weights in three events – deadlifts, squats and bench-press.
      The numbers from all three are then combined for a final total score.
      And Bjornsson is confident he can beat the current record of 1182.5kg, held by Dan Bell, at the end of 2023.
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      Bjornsson is ready to set a new powerlifting world recordCredit: @thorbjornsson
      The Icelandic beast is also returning to strongman in 2024Credit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      That would be three-and-a-half years after setting a new deadlift world record of 501kg, which sparked his boxing rivalry with Hall.
      But there’s further news from Bjornsson, who has also confirmed a return to professional strongman in 2024.
      His last event was the successful Arnold Classic in 2020.
      And Bjornsson reckons his foray into powerlifting will serve as a great stepping stone for a return to his former love.
      The current World’s Strongest Man is Scottish behemoth Tom Stoltman, who has won the trophy two times in a row.
      But it remains to be seen if 2018 winner Bjornsson competes in the tournament, having previously vowed to never work with organisers Giants Live again.
      However, he does plan on regaining his Arnold Classics crown, which he won three times in a row before leaving strongman.
      Bjornsson said in a YouTube video: “I love training heavy and I want to build my legacy in the strength world.
      The giant starred as Gregor Clegane on TV show Game of ThronesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Bjornsson will have to eat a lot of calories to regain his old powerCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      “So my decision is to come back into powerlifting. I want to break the all-time raw powerlifting world record.
      “Powerlifting is squat, bench and deadlift, three lifts. And I want to break the all-time total, which is today 1182.5kg. 
      “That record is held by Dan Bell, a great powerlifter. Who knows, maybe before I break it he will break it again.
      “I like competition, I like to be challenged. The goal is to do it at the end of the year.
      “It’s crazy but I have a lot of muscle and strength memory, so slowly but surely my strength is coming back.
      “Hopefully my body will be good to me like it was before, stay injury-free. 
      “So that’s the plan, to be very successful in powerlifting, build my legacy, build my name in the strength world.
      “[Then in 2024] I will go back to strongman and give my absolute best there again.
      “I want to compete at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio and Rogue Invitationals.
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      “Those are the two shows I have my eyes on. I want to win those, I truly believe when I break the powerlifting record my starting strengths are going to be very good and will translate well into strongman.
      “That’s the plan. Big announcement, big goals, but I’m a big guy with a big heart with a lot of ambition and big dreams.” More

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      Game of Thrones star turned boxer Hafthor Bjornsson looks unrecognisable without trademark beard

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson looks completely unrecognisable without his trademark beard.The 2018 World’s Strongest Man, also known as Thor, has had the bushy facial hair ever since coming into the public eye more than a decade ago.
      Hafthor Bjornsson shared a video of him donning his usual beardCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      But now he has shared an image of him from back in the day which shows him donning a clean look.
      He shared the clip of him now and photo of him then, along with the caption: “How I look with beard vs without beard”.
      Reacting to the Icelandic strongman’s post on social media, one person hilariously said: “I really respect you sir , but please don’t shave 🙏”.
      Another added: “I was not ready 😆”.
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      And a third said: “European Dana White 😂”.
      Bjornsson recently swapped the world of strongman for a short stint in boxing.
      And after three warm-up bouts, he faced rival Eddie Hall, 35, in March of last year in what was billed The Heaviest Boxing Match in History.
      Bjornsson, 34, won on points in Dubai and was in talks for an exhibition with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, 34.
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      But after negotiations collapsed, Thor hung up his gloves and retired from boxing.
      He said: “I’ll admit there was a time when there was talks between Tyson Fury and I, his team and my team, there was build-up but that never went through.
      “Now I’ve made a hard decision and the reason why it took me so long to make this video was because this is actually a very difficult thing to talk about.
      “I’ve made a decision to move on from boxing, to not compete in boxing again, to say goodbye to boxing and just not fight again.
      “I had a good run, I did it for two-and-a-half years. It was nice to do so, because when I first started I had a lot of people not believing in me.”
      This is what he looked like before growing his beardCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson More

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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson RETIRES from boxing after Eddie Hall fight as Tyson Fury bout collapses

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has retired from boxing after just four fights.Following three low-key exhibition bouts, the 33-year-old Icelandic giant, known as “The Mountain”, beat fellow strongman Eddie Hall by unanimous decision back in March.
      Bjornsson, right, beat Hall in a fight dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History”Credit: Probellum
      Bjornsson showcased his boxing skill in a dominant win over British strongman HallCredit: Probellum
      He had been heavily linked with a fight against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury – who even flew to Iceland in August to goad the strongman into a clash.
      But now Bjornsson has confirmed he is hanging up the gloves, claiming he never truly loved the sport.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: “I’ll admit there was a time when there was talks between Tyson Fury and I, his team and my team, there was build-up but that never went through.
      “Now I’ve made a hard decision and the reason why it took me so long to make this video was because this is actually a very difficult thing to talk about.
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      “I’ve made a decision to move on from boxing, to not compete in boxing again, to say goodbye to boxing and just not fight again.
      “I had a good run, I did it for two-and-a-half years. It was nice to do so, because when I first started I had a lot of people not believing in me.”
      He continued: “I proved a lot of people wrong by working hard and I made some people proud.
      “In reality, the passion was never there, it was all grind as I never really loved the sport.
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      “That’s just the truth, but I have a lot of respect for the sport because I know how much work goes into it.”
      Bjornsson, who won the World’s Strongest Man contest in 2018, will now focus on surpassing a landmark he set three years ago.
      In 2019, the Scandinavian broke the world record for throwing a 25kg weight over a 20-foot-tall bar.
      And speaking about his future, he said: “It was like ‘what should I do?’ Spend the last few years as an athlete doing something I don’t love, or should I focus on my businesses and the things that I love, like lifting weights?
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      “I have two new goals, I have two new cats and I want to break one of my world records.
      “The world record I’m trying to beat is the weight over the bar with 25kg. My record is 20 feet and two inches, so I have to beat that to break my own record.”
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      Lionel Messi and stunning wife Antonela meet Game of Thrones star Kit Harington during PSG’s draw with Benfica

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      LIONEL MESSI and wife Antonela Roccuzzo were pictured with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington at Paris Saint-Germain’s game with Benfica on Tuesday night.The Argentine legend, 35, missed the Champions League clash through injury but was in the stands to support his team-mates.
      Antonela Roccuzzo, left, and Messi, right, pose for a picture with Harrington, centreCredit: Instagram / @antonelaroccuzzo
      Ramos gave Harington his PSG shirt after the gameCredit: Instagram / @sergioramos
      The pair shared a hug as Harington showed his appreciation for the gestureCredit: Instagram / @sergioramos
      And he took the opportunity away from the pitch to pose – alongside his wife Antonela – for a picture with Harington – who is best known for his role as Jon Snow in the hit TV show Game of Thrones.
      But Messi wasn’t the only PSG star that Harington met in the French capital.
      He was also filmed being greeted by Real Madrid and Spain icon Sergio Ramos.
      The centre-back came into the room and handed the actor his PSG shirt.
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      Harington appeared incredibly grateful for the gesture as he shared a hug with the defender.
      Meanwhile, things didn’t quite go to plan for PSG on the pitch at Le Parc des Princes on Tuesday night.
      They did take a slender lead into half-time as Kylian Mbappe tucked away a penalty.
      But Benfica hit back through a spot kick of their own in the second period as Joao Mario earned the Portuguese side a second draw in six days against PSG.
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      The match took place just hours after the Ligue 1 champions had been rocked by news of Mbappe wanting to leave the club.
      The 23-year-old superstar only signed a new lucrative deal with PSG in the summer.
      But his relationship with the club is already said to be “completely broken” and there is thought to be “no way back”.
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      Lewis Hamilton jokes he’ll watch Game of Thrones behind the wheel to kill boredom as he’s stuck near back of Monza grid

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      LEWIS HAMILTON joked overtaking is so tough at Monza that he might as well watch Game of Thrones behind the wheel!The seven-time world champ starts today’s race down in 19th, despite qualifying fifth, after taking a fourth power unit of the season.
      Lewis Hamilton will start the Monza Grand Prix in 19th place and isn’t expecting to go much higherCredit: PA
      Charles Leclerc claimed pole and is the ONLY man to start today’s Italian GP­ in the position he qualified — due to a crazy amount of grid penalties for new engines and components.
      It meant that race chiefs took nearly FOUR HOURS to work out final grid positions.
      And Hamilton may turn to new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon — as he fears being stuck behind a string of cars at the so-called Temple of Speed.
      He said: “I was behind Valtteri Bottas in practice and couldn’t catch him or pass him. So I hope I don’t get stuck tomorrow.
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      “But I imagine I will be in a DRS train, sitting there and hoping for chances through strategy and tyre degradation from other drivers.
      “I was thinking of taking my iPad with me in the race and, when I am in a DRS line, I will just watch Game of Thrones.”
      Leclerc set the quickest lap to clinch pole for Ferrari in their home race. But the Monaco man — who won here from pole in 2019 — will need to take full advantage in a bid to close down Max Verstappen’s 109-point title lead.
      Leclerc said: “It was not an easy qualifying session. I knew there was potential in the car but needed to put everything together in Q3 and I was happy to do it.
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      Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is seemingly on Hamilton’s watchlistCredit: Alamy
      “I really hope we can do what we did in 2019. I just went for it and it worked out.”
      Verstappen had a five-place grid drop to seventh but is confident of working through the field as he did at the Belgian GP — where he won despite starting in 14th place.
      He said: “For tomorrow in the race, I hope we will be strong. It will be an interesting battle. I will try to stay out of trouble and work my way forward.”
      George Russell lines up in second place and Lando Norris will start in third.
      But Mercedes driver Russell cannot see past a Verstappen win and added: “You’ve got to be stupid to bet against it.
      “He just needs to keep his nose clean in the first two laps and he’ll cruise to victory.”
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      London-born Williams driver Alex Albon pulled out due to appendicitis. He missed final practice, resulting in reserve driver Nyck de Vries being called up.
      He qualified in 13th but will start in eighth, owing to the string of grid penalties. More