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    ‘It’s petrifying’ – Glam F1 hopeful Bianca Bustamente, 20, lifts lid on ‘scary’ fight to thrive in male-dominated sport

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    MOTORSPORT’S most glamorous driver has opened up on the “scary” nature of her incredible dual career.Bianca Bustamante is hoping to become one of the biggest names in racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.McLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante has made history by becoming McLaren’s first female driverCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante earned two podium finishes in the debut F1 Academy seasonCredit: GettyHer first podium coincided with Lando Norris’ maiden race win in DecemberCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekendCredit: McLarenBustamante splits her time between racing podiums for McLaren in an all-female category AND professional modelling.And the 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekend.The race is a feeder event for young drivers hoping to progress to elite motorsport and even Formula One.Bustamante was the first woman to be accepted into the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme in 2024.READ MORE MOTORSPORTBut it hasn’t come easy for the Filipino driver, who is the poster girl of Netflix’s new docuseries F1 Academy alongside 14 other female drivers.The self-starter – who was on the cover of Vogue – has been able to fund her passion for F1 and buy her dream London flat through brand deals.As well as modelling for Storm Management, Bustamante has more than three million followers on Instagram.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe told Mail Sport: “It’s petrifying to be an open book for everyone on social media.Most read in Motorsport”I have used it as a platform to fund my career and to help me progress on the motorsport ladder.McLaren F1 racer Bianca Bustamante reveals how she gets in shape for her races – and why she almost quit”I grew up in front of three million people across all my social media platforms and I find it very scary sometimes.”It can be worrying to lose myself along the way. Lose my sights and morals and who I really am.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. She was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. On Monday, she was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1.While F1 is predominantly a male-dominated sport, there have been a few female drivers who have entered Grand Prix races.The Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesShe was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1Credit: CBR MediaShe boasts three million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @racerbiaMaria Teresa de Filippis was the first, followed by Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desire Wilson and Giovanna Amati.But De Filippis and Lombardi are the only women to have started an F1 race, with the latter the only one to score points in her 12 starts.I find it very scary sometimes.BustamanteThe MailBustamante told The Mail: “This new step up still feels so new to me.”I get in the car and I still feel like I know nothing. I feel like a rookie every single time, which I am I guess.”That step from junior driver to being professional now as we go into the GB3 season… people talk to me like I’m no longer a kid, I’m an adult.”Working with the new team is amazing. It’s my first time working with a British team.”I’ve got teammates that are like brothers to me now.”Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in F1Credit: Getty Images – GettyA picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. She sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium on the same weekend that Norris secured his maiden race win,Read More on The SunBefore McLaren announced her signing, she became only the second ever driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series with Prema Racing.She made the podium, finishing third in her first race and seventh in the final championship standings. More

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      Why Bruno Fernandes can fire in the Manchester derby plus a lively Grand National outsider – Weekend Wager’s best bets

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager is back for what’s set to be yet another incredible weekend of sport.Joining top broadcaster Kweku Afari is our very own deputy head of sport Dean Scoggins and Betfair betting expert Sam Rosbottom.Manchester United or set to take on rivals City this weekendCredit: ReutersWith the Premier League back in full swing following a full slate of mid-week fixtures, the amazing action keeps coming over the next couple of days.Headlining the weekend’s footie action is the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon.Saturday, meanwhile, is a special day on the calendars of all racing fans – with the Grand National set to take place at Aintree.Our trio of experts take you through their tips for the weekend’s action.READ MORE IN SPORTAston Villa vs Nottingham ForestDean Scoggins – Matz Sels three or more saves – 6/5If I was picking a game to go to this weekend as a neutral, it would be Villa-Forest.Villa have stacks of shots at home. Now, here’s a stat for you, they’ve had 225 shots in 15 Premier League games, averaging 15 a game at Villa Park.”But Nottingham Forest’s goalkeeper is probably the goalkeeper of the season so far.Most read in Football”So I’m going Matz Sels for three or more saves. Also, if by any chance, Sels doesn’t play, it is actually the goalkeeper, whoever’s in goal for Forest.But Matz Sels, three or more saves at 6-5, with Rashford flying, Asensio flying. Villa are great to watch. Don’t forget Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers. Yeah, I’m quite confident with this one.Matz Sels has been in flying form for Nottingham ForestCredit: RexKweku Afari – Villa to win and BTTS – 13/5I’ve gone Aston Villa to win, and both teams to score, 13-5.It’s been documented how good Villa have been under Unai Emery this season.Maybe the league form has been up and down, but since losing to Arsenal in their first home league game this season, Villa are unbeaten at home in 14 games, which is a pretty formidable record. It’s not an easy ground to go to.And Forest’s away goals per game ratio, which is 1.73, is their third best in a top flight season. So I do expect there to be goals in this one, but I expect Villa to just inch it.Aston Villa have been flying in front of goalCredit: GettySam Rosbottom – Anthony Elanga one or more shots on target – 5-4Anthony Elanga, he did the business for Forest against his old club last time out.I’m sticking with him in this one, but I’m siding with him to have just one or more shots on target at five to four.I think that price is pretty generous when you look at the stats.He’s had four shots in his last three matches, all of which were on target and I think he’s going to do the same again on Saturday.Anthony Elanga is likely to have his shooting boots onCredit: GettyManchester United vs Manchester CityDean Scoggins – City to win and over 1.5 goals – 7/5I like City in this as well. I mean, Man Utd, it was a smash and grab at the Etihad before Christmas with the Amad Diallo goal, they nicked it.If we look at the stats here, Man City have won more Premier League away games against Man Utd than any other side.Man Utd have shipped 17 in nine under Ruben Amorim. So it looks tricky for United to me. They’re getting better, but they’re not quite playing as well as we’d like.I’m going for goals again this weekend. I think that City will score and they’ll win. So I’m going for City to win and over 1.5 goals at 7-5.And look, if City score early, that means United have got to come out a bit, maybe City score again.So for me, 7-5 looks like a good price.Jack Grealish grabbed his first Prem goal of the season in mid-weekCredit: GettyKweku Afari – Man Utd to win – 2/1I’ve gone a little bit left field with this one because I do understand that City are the favourites going into it, but I’ve gone straightforward. Manchester United win at 2/1.If you look at the stats, Man City have lost six of their last 11 away Premier League matches.That’s as many as they lost in their previous 37 away matches combined, which tells you that they’ve not being on form this season, especially away from home.And Ruben Amorim, he’s just got that stardust, that magic dust against Man City. He beat them, of course, as the Sporting Lisbon manager in the Champions League, winning 4-1.And as mentioned previously, he won with Manchester United at the Etihad 2-1 earlier this season.Man Utd stunned City at the Etihad in DecemberCredit: ReutersSam Rosbottom – Bruno Fernandes to score/assist – 6/4Manchester City are very vulnerable at the back as well, which is why I might surprise you now with this one.Although I’m not going to say United are going to win. I do think they are going to score. And I do think Bruno Fernandes is going to be absolutely key.He’s their main man, isn’t he? And for him to score or assist in this game, 6/4 which I think is decent value, especially if you want to include him in a bet builder, I think it’s a really nice selection to do so.In all competitions, Fernandes has been involved in 19 goals in his last 18 matches at Old Trafford. He’s got 12 goals, seven assists.So getting both either to score or assist on side at 6/4 I think is pretty nice.Also, when we look at his record in the Manchester derby, his last two, he’s either scored or assisted.So, yeah, two goal involvements in his last two games. And I can see him making that three on the bounce this weekend.Bruno Fernandes is likely to be at the centre of the actionCredit: GettyThe Grand NationalDean Scoggins – Intense Raffles – 10/11I was lucky enough to be in the company of some jockeys and some guests at the Randox Grand National last week.And the horse they couldn’t stop talking about was Intense Raffles.Now, they like it because the ground’s going to be a bit firmer. The weather’s been good.It’s a great jumper. And it was the favourite a couple of weeks ago in the early betting, but it’s gone out slightly.At 10/1, it’s still one of the favourites. But yeah, Intense Raffles is where my money’s going.Kweku Afari – I Am Maximus – 10/11My pick is also a 10/1. I Am Maximus, won this race last year, won the Irish Grand National two years ago.I just like the look of him. I like the name as well. So I’m going for I Am Maximus.Sam Rosbottom – Stumptown – 8/1I’m looking at the top of the market.A horse that I really fancy is Stumptown at 8/1. He won very well at the Cheltenham Festival in the Cross Country race.Read More on The SunNow we’ve seen in the past, that is a brilliant, brilliant preparation run for the Grand National.Tiger Roll, the big example, won at the Cross Country, then goes and wins the Grand National.It’s set to be a brilliant weekend of action at AintreeCredit: AFP More

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      Best FA Cup bets from scorned England star with point to prove to the tie destined for penalty shootout

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager is back for another week, packed full of expert insight and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best-value bets ahead of this weekend’s actionJoining top broadcaster Toni Afoke is our very own deputy head of sport Dean Scoggins and Betfair betting expert Sam Rosbottom.Nottingham Forest are set to take on Brighton this weekendCredit: GettyWith the international break done and dusted, our team take a look at the best of the FA Cup action.They check out the value bets from Brighton’s quarter-final with high-flying Nottingham Forest.While they also pick through Bournemouth’s intriguing tie with Manchester City.The trio then take a look at this weekend’s IPL and racing action.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrighton vs ForestDean Scoggins – Gibbs-White two shots on target – 11/2I’m going Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Gibbs-White is the man for this weekend.I’ll tell you why, it’s because he got snubbed by England.He is going to be absolutely raring to go, flying out the blocks.Most read in FootballMorgan Gibbs-White to have two shots on target is 11/2. The stat for you is that he only averages just under one shot per 90 this season, but that isn’t in an open game, in a cup game.I just fancy him to get a load of joy. Be it a free-kick, a goal, or a shot on target in open play.Morgan Gibbs-White wasn’t named in Thomas Tuchel’s initial England squadCredit: GettyToni Afoke – Forest to win on penalties – 11/1I’m going to go with Forest to win on penalties. The reason I’m doing this is three of Forest’s last five FA Cup ties have gone down to penalties.Even though I know they completely spanked Brighton 7-0, I just feel that Brighton are going to have that edge against them.Overall they’ve won all four of their FA Cup shootouts, and I remember Brighton losing penalty shootouts, specifically against Man Utd in the 2022-23 season, I’m going Forest there.Forest beat Ipswich on penalties in the fifth roundCredit: AlamySam Rosbottom – Van Hecke to be fouled – EvensI’m looking at the to be fouled market. And I’m looking at Jan Paul van Hecke to be fouled one or more times at even money.I know you’re probably shouting at screens, ‘why are you shouting up a centre-half to be fouled?’I think it’s going to be a big battle between him and Chris Wood, who is a little bit of an injury doubt, but if he does play he’s a man that likes to put himself about.Jan Paul van Hecke has been fouled six times in his last four matches for Brighton. Chris Wood has committed seven fouls in his last six games.Could be a key battle and I could see Jan Paul van Hecke being fouled at least once.”Jan Paul van Hecke could be in the thick of the actionCredit: RexBournemouth vs Man CityDean Scoggins – Justin Kluivert to commit three or more fouls – 5/2I went to the Spurs-Bournemouth game a couple of weeks ago and Justin Kluivert was everywhere.Not just in attack but putting himself around. He makes fouls. He averages 1.74 fouls per 90 as an attacker. In that Tottenham game, he should have been sent off by the way, he was booked and made another foul after.So I’m interested in the fouls market. Three or more fouls in this game is 5/2 and against a Man City side who will have loads of the ball I fancy Kluivert to make more than two fouls and get to that three fouls mark.Justin Kluivert may attract attention from the officialsCredit: AlamyToni Afoke – Bournemouth to win and BTTS – 16/5″I’m going for Bournemouth to win and both teams to score. I’m giving City a bit of a chance because I feel like they will score, it would be weird for Bournemouth to get a clean sheet at the Vitality.I just feel, even though Bournemouth have been slightly going down, they have something against a vulnerable Man City side.Bournemouth could be onto a winner this weekendCredit: RexSam Rosbottom – Tavernier to have three or more shots – 6/5I’m also looking at the shots market in this one. Not shots on target though, just the shots market.It’s Marcus Tavernier to have three or more shots at 6/5. Now, why I like this one is because when it comes to shots, FA Cup, everybody’s gonna be looking to Semenyo.However, Marcus Tavernier has had 15 shots in his last five FA Cup matches. Going forward he’s a real threat for Bournemouth.Coming up against potentially Gvardiol if he’s fit, obviously we know how high Gvardiol likes to get forward – there could be a bit of space to exploit there. That’s one for me that’s a very nice option.How Pep can ignite Marmoush and Haaland partnership with aggressive attacking shape in FA CupIPL CRICKETSam Rosbottom – Team of Top Batsman – Gujarat Titans – EvensWhat a start we’ve had to the IPL. Some big, big scores we’ve seen in matches, almost records being broken. There was one match where they were one run away from the highest total in an IPL game.I’m looking at Saturday’s game. Gujarat Titans against the Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians one of the big favourites to win the IPL this season.They are fancied in this game at 4/5, Gujarat Titans even money. I think this one’s a little bit closer than that to be honest with you.Gujarat Titans came very, very close – one of the highest-scoring sides in the first round of fixtures – so I’m actually going to look at some other markets on this game.I’m diving into the team of top batsman and I’m going to side with the Gujarat Titans on this one at even money.The reason why I like this is in their last game, like I said, while they lost, they gave it a really good go and they lost by 11 runs. They notched 232 runs in that match, so they’re a high-scoring side.Both (Sai) Sudharsan and (Jos) Buttler scored over 50 in that game and they had a partnership of 84 runs so pretty easy going for T20.Interesting Jos Buttler as well. He had such a miserable time at the Champions Trophy. He stood down as England captain. But he’s got straight back at it with the Gujarat Titans.I think team top batsman, Gujarat Titans, even money is a shout.Jos Buttler will be in IPL actionCredit: AFPTHE LINCOLN – DONCASTER RACINGSam Rosbottom – Native Warrior – 15/2READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s all eyes on Doncaster for the Lincoln. The first big flat race of the season. Twenty-two runners in this one so huge field, lots of horses to pick.Obviously each way could be a really good shout in this race as well, but one that I really like is Native Warrior at 15/2 and Betfair punters absolutely love this horse as well – best backed horse in the ante-post market leading up this one. More

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      My life has been ruined working for ex-Premier League owner millionaire & legendary horse gambler – he owes me THOUSANDS

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      A FORMER employee of millionaire ex-Premier League owner and horse racing kingpin Terry Ramsden says he has ruined her life.Scarlet Hewett, 29, is thousands of pounds in debt after a company fronted by the mulleted entrepreneur failed to pay her for months – and is now at risk of becoming homeless.Scarlet Hewett is owed thousands of pounds by SBS Group LtdCredit: David DysonFormer Premier League investor Terry Ramsden is thought to be in DubaiCredit: YouTube/Star SportsRamsden, pictured in 1986, previously invested in Premier League club Chelsea and owned Walsall FCCredit: AlamyShe worked in admin for SBS Group Ltd, which lists Ramsden, 72, as director on Companies House, for around 12 months before successfully taking the firm to court over unpaid wages.But it has never paid a penny of the £6,500 ordered by a tribunal in June 2023, with Ramsden understood to be now living in Dubai.The businessman – who previously had a 30% stake in Chelsea FC and fully owned Walsall FC – told staff to call him “the extra terrestrial”, according to Scarlet.Meanwhile, she has fallen into rent arrears and has been diagnosed with painful fibromyalgia, which she believes was brought about by the stress of chasing down her money, and is having ongoing therapy for her mental health.“He needs to be brought to justice, it’s just disgusting – he’s ruined my life,” she told The Sun.Scarlet began working for SBS in Liverpool Street, London, in May 2022, mostly to answer the phones.But the chaotic nature of the job – including organising baffling boxfuls of paperwork and online files – “nearly gave me a nervous breakdown”, she said.Scarlet added: “I was hired to answer the phones, initially, but the phones would never ring.”Most read in FootballThe salary was £28,000 but after around eight months, she says the company suddenly stopped paying her at all – and she only continued working there in the hope of getting the money owed to her.Scarlet said by the end, she had refused to do any more filing and often worked from home – though continuously messaged and rang Ramsden asking for her pay.Dark underbelly of UK’s ‘unemployment capital’ as brazen shoplifting gangs stop traffic to flog ‘stolen to order’ goods… while junkies claim they’re ‘too ill to work’“It just didn’t seem like any job I’d ever had,” she explained.“I then felt scared to leave the job, even though I wasn’t getting paid. Eventually I had to put a stop to it and said ‘I’m taking you to court’.”She continued: “I’d sit and tremble and want to cry, and I’d just think ‘this man…but I need my wages and need to pay my rent’.”She said there was only a handful of other staff, with the company initially based at an office above The Ivy restaurant before moving across the street soon after she started.Scarlet said she had no idea who Ramsden was when she went for the interview, describing him as a “bit showy and talking a lot about himself”.“I’ve worked in other corporate places and you do get that sometimes… I thought ‘it’s fine, I need a job and it’s close to where I live.“‘What’s the worst that can happen in a professional setting?’ If only I’d known.”She said Ramsden still had his famous mullet but it looked “dishevelled”.“He used to call himself the extra terrestrial. He’d want to be called that. ‘I’m out of this world, baby, I’m extra terrestrial’.”Scarlet represented herself at the tribunal hearing on June 20 2023, which was held online, and SBS failed to send any representation.In a judgement document seen by The Sun, it is stated Scarlet “suffered unlawful deductions from her wages in the sum of £6,574.99”, and she had not been paid for the months of February through to May 2023.The respondent was subsequently ordered to pay the sum, which took into account tax deductions.It also stated the company “failed to respond” to the “tribunal’s communications or to the claimant”.Who is Terry Ramsden?Terry Ramsden, from Enfield, North London, is an investor and gambler who became a millionaire in the 1980s through horse betting and the Japanese stock market.Born into a working class family and leaving school at 16, he grew his initial fortune with lower stakes betting. He struck big in 1984 when he paid £500,000 for a horse named Katies days before the Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh.Despite being at odds of 20 to 1, the horse won and Ramsden pocketed around £2.5million.In the same year he purchased Edinburgh-based firm Glen International and within three years it was making a turnover of £3.5billion.Ramsden, 72, was during this period the UK’s 57th richest man, with an alleged peak net worth of approximately £150million.In the mid to late 80s he used horse racing and the Japanese stock market to grow his wealth substantially.At one point he owned over 100 horses and started a record company called Influx Records.He also had a 30% stake in now-Premier League football club Chelsea and owned Walsall FC.The 1987 stock market crash and Japanese asset price bubble burst coincided with big losses on the racetrack and Ramsden’s fortune was dented to the tune of around £100million.In 1991 he was jailed in LA for six months while awaiting extradition to the UK for fraud, and declared bankruptcy in 1993. The same year he pleaded guilty to recklessly inducing fresh investments into Glen International and was given a two-year suspended sentence.In 1997 Ramsden breached the Insolvency Act after hiding £300,000 worth of assets and served 10 months in prison. After his release he created a equities trading system, which grew to be worth £250million.In 2003 he was cleared by the Jockey Club to own and race horses again and in the same year his horse Jake The Snake won a maiden stakes race at Lingfield.Ramsden has a son named Jake and an ex-wife Lisa.In his heyday, the businessman was the quintessential self-made man of the Thatcherite era.Standing at just 5’4″ tall and with his trademark mullet, he became something of an icon of Britain in the 1980s.He’s quoted as once saying: “I’m a stockbroker from Enfield. I’ve got long hair and I like a bet.”  However, it added that 15 minutes before the start of the hearing, SBS sent an email “saying it would not be attending” and gave the reason “it was only a small company without an HR team”.The document goes on to say, in the same email the company stated it had “repeatedly told” Scarlet and two other named employees “that the only reason they had not been paid was that there was no funds and that as soon as there were funds, expected soon, they would be paid in full up to date”.The judgement goes on to describe how Scarlet had been in “severe financial anxiety since February 2023, in overdraft and at risk of losing her rented accommodation”.It adds: “She has repeatedly tried to contact the Respondent in every way possible but without success.”And: “The Respondent has repeatedly promised payment ‘next week’ but this has never materialised.”The document said the tribunal was “satisfied” with the evidence seen, including the SBS email “which appears to admit liability” over the unpaid wages, adding: “Judgement is given accordingly.”Scarlet has also since had to go to another court hearing in a bid to not be left homeless.“I nearly lost my flat, I had to go to court to save my flat and pay my bills. I’m in so much debt now,” she explained.“What he’s done, if you could see me, I am a shell of the person I was.“Working for him has shaken me, like a domino effect.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe added: “For a young girl, to ruin my life this much, and I’m really struggling to get back on my feet because of the trauma of this man.”The Sun has attempted to contact Ramsden for comment.Scarlet represented herself in courtCredit: David DysonRamsden in his heyday was one of Britain’s richest peopleCredit: Rex More

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      Meet the stunning F1 WAGs stealing the show in 2025 – from pro golfer to racing star & top model who dated Kardashian ex

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      AS the Formula 1 aces took to the grid this weekend, some fans were driven to distraction by the bevvy of beauties in the paddocks.The drivers’ glamorous wives and girlfriends  tried to keep their cool at the Australian Grand Prix as the mercury hit 32C and their partners burned rubber.At the Australian Grand Prix the F1 Wags stole the showCredit: GettyAnd with a host of rookies on the track alongside veterans Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, there were some unfamiliar faces on the sidelines, too.American Hannah St John, 21, was all smiles at Albert Park Circuit, in Melbourne, as she cheered on Red Bull Racing’s rising star Liam Lawson. She joined Scot Rebecca Donaldson, 28, the girlfriend of Carlos Sainz, who was making his Williams’ debut after four seasons at Ferrari.And the Wags also live life in the fast lane, with impressive careers of their own including as a professional golfer, model and racing driver.read more on formula oneHere, Thea Jacobs takes a look at the F1 stars’ stunning other halves, who are in pole position to steal the limelight from their men . . . Isabella Bernardini & Gabriel BortoletoYOUNG love is at the races this year, in the shape of Team Sauber’s newbie driver Gabriel, 20, and his girlfriend Isabella, who is just a year older.The couple are high school sweethearts, having got together when he was 16.Isabella Bernardini is currently thought to be studying computer science at Eindhoven in the NetherlandsCredit: GettyIsabella and Gabriel Bortoleto are high school sweetheartsCredit: AFPMeet F1 newbie Liam Lawson’s stunning girlfriend Hannah St. John, who is also a model and medical student Isabella is currently thought to be studying computer science at Eindhoven in the Netherlands.Most read in MotorsportThe couple aren’t afraid to show off their romance online, posing together for a cute New Year’s snap in which she perched on his knee, and sharing pictures of his Formula 2 races last year.Brazilian Isabella flew in to watch her beau make his F1 debut, and she looked stunning in a white mini-skirt and blouse combo.Sadly, Gabriel was not placed in his first race of the season – but he was surely a winner with Isabella.KELLY, 36, is in a relationship with Max , 27, the four-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.She is also racing royalty, as the daughter of three-time winner Nelson Piquet, 72.Kelly Piquet is the daughter of three-time winner Nelson PiquetCredit: GettyKelly is expecting her first child with Max VerstappenCredit: RexSince she started dating Red Bull racer Max in 2020, the Formula E social media manager has been a regular at the grand prix.But the heavily pregnant model missed out on this weekend’s race to attend an event at swanky restaurant Kaspia London, in Mayfair.It will be Kelly and Max’s first baby together. She also has a daughter with Russian driver Daniil Kvyat.Francisca Gomes & Pierre GaslyPORTUGUESE Francisca, 22, has been in a relationship with Alpine’s French driver Pierre Gasly since 2022.She posted a sweet black- and-white snap of the pair kissing after his first outing of the season and revealed they had relaxed with a plush Italian meal the night before.Francisca Gomes has built a career as a model and influencerCredit: GettyPierre Gasly has dubbed Francisca his ‘lucky charm’Credit: AFPBeing in the paddock isn’t a new experience for “Kika” either as her father is former F1 driver Goncalo Gomes, 49.And thanks to her mum being TV presenter Maria Cerqueira Gomes, Francisca isn’t easily fazed by the limelight.She has built a career as a model and influencer, which allows her to follow Pierre, 29, around the world for his races.Which is lucky for the driver as he dubbed her his “lucky charm.”Not too lucky though, as he only took 11th place on Sunday.Eliska Babickova & Andrea Kimi AntonelliELISKA and boyfriend Andrea, 18, clearly love life in the fast lane – as they’re both professional racing drivers.She is more likely to be seen trackside this year as Andrea has been promoted to the F1 circuit and snatched fourth place for Mercedes Down Under.Eliska Babickova was the first woman to be crowned ­Italian champion of the OK karting classCredit: AlamyEliska and Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrated a year together in OctoberCredit: AFPEliksa – the first woman to be crowned ­Italian champion of the OK karting class – will understand the nerves and determination involved when it comes to racing.Outside the sport, she has a YouTube channel with her sisters, fellow drivers Petra and Tereza, where they document their lives.Eliska and Andrea celebrated a year together in October, and while he is off racing all over the world, she is finishing high school and plans to study economics at uni.Carmen Montero Mundt & George RussellAS fans of Netflix documentary Drive To Survive will know, George loves nothing more than showing off his stunning 26-year-old Spanish girlfriend Carmen.She appears to be a good omen too, as 27-year-old British Mercedes ace George took third place in the Aussie Grand Prix at the weekend.Carmen Montero Mundt recently returned to studies after a finance job in LondonCredit: InstagramCarmen and George Russell have been together since 2020Credit: AFPThe couple, who have been together since 2020, live in Monaco.Carmen recently returned to studies after a finance job in London, but her life is worlds away from her childhood in Spain.She said: “I always wanted to work in finance. “My family struggled financially during the global crisis, and that determined what I wanted to do from a very young age.”Hannah St John & Liam LawsonHER rookie boyfriend Liam may have endured a nightmare start to his Red Bull career, but Hannah looked like a seasoned Wag as she cheered him on from the sidelines.Wearing this black halter-neck dress to the race, she later changed into a striped blue two-piece to console the 23-year-old Kiwi driver after he swerved into the wall and crashed out in Melbourne.Hannah St John graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Biomedical SciencesCredit: Avalon.redHannah was there to support Liam Lawson as he began his Red Bull careerCredit: APHannah, 23, graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. She also works as a model and influencer, with 40,000 followers and partnerships including Bvlgari.The beauty flew to New Zealand last year to meet Liam’s family and followed him around the world in his last season as a Formula 2 driver.She was also there to support him last year when he replaced Daniel   Ricciardo for the last six races of the F1 season.Alexandra Saint Mleux & Charles LeclercSHE has only been dating Ferrari ace Charles since 2023, but that hasn’t stopped Alexandra winning over legions of fans and becoming the second-most followed Formula 1 Wag on social media.The Italian influencer – who has a degree in Art History and a social media account dedicated to her favourite pieces of work – is often seen trackside cheering on her boyfriend, who placed eighth yesterday.Alexandra Saint Mleux is the second-most followed Formula 1 Wag on social mediaCredit: GettyCharles Leclerc has been dating Alexandra since 2023Credit: GettyShe has also started carving out a career as a model, and last month appeared in adverts for Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand.Alexandra, who has more than 1.6million followers on Instagram, often posts snaps of her pet dachshund, holidays and outfits, leading Tatler to brand her the “most stylish woman in F1” – quite the accolade.Rebecca Donaldson & Carlos SainzSCOTTISH beauty Rebecca did a few laps of the showbiz circuit before she shacked up with Williams driver Carlos in 2023.Now an established model, she started out in pageants and appeared on Britain’s Next Top Model on TV, and was linked to Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick.Rebecca Donaldson appeared on Britain’s Next Top Model on TVCredit: RexCarlos Sainz started dating Rebecca in 2023Credit: EPAThese days she is often spotted cheering on 30-year-old Carlos, who she has dated since 2023, and was seen gracing the paddock this weekend in a body-hugging grey dress.During her catwalk career, 28-year-old Rebecca has been a cover girl for Vogue and Marie Claire, and in October 2020 she launched her own activewear range, Muse.Sara Pagliaroli & Lance StrollVICTORIA’S Secret Angel model Sara and 26-year-old Aston Martin race ace Lance made their public debut as a couple at the 2021 premiere of 007 blockbuster No Time To Die.And with her bombshell good looks, the gorgeous 29-year-old Italian could pass for a Bond Girl herself.Sara Pagliaroli started modelling at 17Credit: InstagramLance Stroll and Sara made their public debut as a couple at the 2021 premiere of No Time To DieCredit: AFPSara started modelling at 17 and has worked with brands including Replay Jeans and Adria Beachwear.In 2020 she launched her own jewellery brand called Blue Lemon Jewels, and she is currently the face of clothing brand Yamamay.Lily Muni He & Alexander AlbonLILY, 25, might be known to some as the girlfriend of F1 driver Alexander, 28, but she is a sports star in her own right.The stunning brunette is a professional golfer who has been playing since the age of five and currently takes part in the US-based LPGA Tour.Lily Muni He is a professional golfer who has been playing since the age of fiveCredit: GettyAlexander Albon and Lily had their first date on a golf course in 2019Credit: AFPLily wasn’t there to cheer on ­Alexander as he took fifth place in Oz, but she showed her ­support on Instagram.It was F1 that brought the pair together as they began their relationship after she watched Netflix series Drive To Survive. They had their first date on a golf course in 2019.While Lily travels the globe playing golf, she does find time to cheer on Alexander during races – such as at Silverstone in 2023, when she was spotted in the paddock.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlexander repays the favour and has been seen ­supporting her on the green, posting about it on his own social media.These two are well on their way to taking pole ­position as a true sporting power ­couple.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      I’ve worked in F1 for years so I know exactly how drivers pull ‘pit babes’ – and the best way to land a Grand Prix lover

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      IT’S not quite life in the fast lane – but life in the pitlane still comes pretty close for glitz and glamour.Our secret Formula One employee has worked with both drivers and teams for seven years.Lewis Hamilton gets drenched in Champagne during one of his many GP winsCredit: AFPGrid girls are a famous feature of F1 pitlanes, but not everything in the sport is so glamCredit: AFPIt’s no surprise superfit megabucks F1 racers like Charles Leclerc are targets for ‘pit babes’Credit: GettyAnd while there’s plenty of VIP parties with posh plonk and models chasing motor racing stars, the reality of everyday life is far from extravagant. Here we get the inside track on what goes on under the bonnet of the F1 world – and why it might not be quite as sexy as it seems.Beautiful women are attracted to Formula One – netting a driver seems to be as attractive as a Premier League footballer.But of course there are only a few drivers, so they get the pick of the incredibly stunning women that flock to the race track.We dub the women desperate for some of the action ‘pit babes’, which is terrible but it’s been like that for ages.Girlfriends tend to come to the races as they’re all too aware thatwomen are desperate to step into their Louboutins.They’re right to keep an eye out as many of the drivers stray given half a chance.I know one driver whose race engineer was his eyes and ears both on and off the track.On track, he was in his ear all day talking him through the race, but before and after the race he was earmarking the prettiest girls for the driver and him.A lot of women soon learn that the best way to get into the sack with a driver is to befriend his race engineer. I know some women who hunt in pairs, to keep them both occupied!Martin Brundle’s most-awkward Formula 1 grid moments from Cara Delevingne to Ozzy OsbourneThe amount spent keeping sponsors happy on race days is eye-watering.One team I worked at would think nothing of having Chateau Petrus wine – which costs over £2,000 per bottle – flowing in the motorhome and endless Champagne is being poured in every hospitality area.The drivers abstain until after the race – but then they really let their hair down whether they’ve done well or not – it’s getting rid of all their excess energy.Races for me are just very busy, trying to keep sponsors and VIP guests happy.I’d arrive way before the race and leave after the last guests have gone and often it would take hours to get out of the track and to the hotel.All day long we’re on standby to make sure our sponsors and their guests are kept fed, watered and entertained.The most demanding guests are the girlfriends – I’ve lost count of the amount of times they’ve sent me off because they’ve forgotten their sunglasses or handbags in the motorhome.It’s a serious business on race day, when drivers really earn their cornCredit: GettyGrid girls pack the paddock at the Miami GPCredit: GettySuperstars flock to the GP, with Kylie Minogue even getting to wave the chequered flagCredit: GettyChampagne flows before and after the raceCredit: AFPBack at the factoryThe factories are of course where all the hard work is done. Lots of the mechanics, engineers and aerodynamicists work incredibly long hours (and sometimes in dark rooms) for not much money as there’s so much competition to work there.They are constantly developing the car for the next race which requires a certain type of set-up and tweaking the tiniest components to try to shave a few hundredths of a second off a lap time.It is still quite male-dominated on the engineering side, though they have made an effort to recruit more women.On non-race days the industry is surprisingly boring. Most of the factories are in the middle of nowhere in the English countryside so the nightlife isn’t great and it means you end up dating other people that work there.There’s very little glamour involved in the job other than on race day.Red Bull Racing’s HQ in Milton Keynes, where engineers toil through the week looking for the tiniest gainsCredit: AlamyEven the smallest tweaks can make a massive difference come race dayCredit: AFPPrima DonnaRacing drivers are athletes and so are very disciplined with a team of physios and trainers telling them exactly what exercise to do and what to eat.They’re obsessed with staying hydrated in warmer climes as they can lose a few kilos in weight during a race – one of them refused to drink anything other than apple juice with mineral water.They’re also quite boring. One driver I’ve worked for spends all his down time playing computer games.But they’re also very self-centred because they’re essentially the face of the team and at the end of the day the people who can win or lose a race and so everyone bends over backwards to keep them happy.If you’re remotely faint-hearted never get in a car they’re driving off the track, it’s terrifyingThey’re also very superstitious, they have lucky pants or shoes. They don’t tend to get nervous though before races – though they know the risks only too well.Everybody climbing into an F1 car would have been in an accident or seen other horrendous crashes in their time coming up in lower formulae.If you’re remotely faint-hearted never get in a car they’re driving off the track – they drive like lunatics, I was terrified the one time I did it.Our second driver was late leaving the hotel one morning and drove me to the test track in a hire car and all the while telling me about all the near-death experiences he had previously when trying to arrive at a test on time.Everyone laughed at my ashen face when I got out of the car.George Russell poses with a relatively normal car – but beware of going for a drive with an F1 racerCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63Party timeDrivers are now testing in Bahrain ahead of the new seasonCredit: GettyNeymar is one of the big stars who loves attending F1 racesCredit: ReutersBrad Pitt has regularly been spotted trackside while he makes his F1 film, which is out this yearCredit: RexRace team parties are very extravagant with free-flowing wine and amazing food. I’ve attended lots of them and always enjoyed them immensely.You don’t see many drugs, bar the odd line of coke. F1 teams are all about image and keeping sponsors happy and they’d take a very dim view of being associated with a druggy team.So it’s always very clandestine – the industry has moved away from the James Hunt image of old.Certainly the drivers are never going to risk taking it.A word of warning….You don’t want to work at ANY job in Formula One just for the sake of it, certainly not in the laundry!These men want to win above all else – they’re highly competitive.So they’re hardly going to stop mid race to go to the bathroom should nature call.I’ve known drivers not only urinate in their fireproof race suits – but poop too.I’m particularly thinking of one occasion at a race in Brazil when the driver had terrible diarrhoea… eeeew!F1 parties are a bit tamer than when former F1 champ James Hunt, seen here in 1976, was in his heydayCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘Next Diletta Leotta’ sends pulses racing with busty display all in red as fans call DAZN presenter a ‘fairy tale’

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      ELEONORA INCARDONA saw red for vibrant conduct as the colourful TV presenter dazzled fans yet again.The DAZN host oversaw coverage of second-placed Napoli against leaders Inter Milan in Serie A.Eleonora Incardona was in Naples for a huge clashCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaShe flashed a brolly despite little sign of rainCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaEleonora has been dating Torino ace Samuele RicciCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaOne fan called her scarlet look ‘breathtaking and enchantingCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaBoyfriend Ricci has six Italy caps and was once linked with ArsenalCredit: GettyShe shared pitchside snaps of herself in a crimson skirt-and-jacket suit, with a matching red top underneath.And her 1.1million Instagram followers appeared to believe her display was a bright as the dramatic 1-1 draw on the field.Incardona is dating Torino’s Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci.And although she might be impartial as a broadcaster, her army of admirers have no such worries in sharing their adoration for the 35-year-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan called her a “fairy tale” while another went with “Red Queen”.And she’s regularly described as the “next Diletta Leotta” – a reference to her fellow DAZN presenter.But Leotta had one eye on the German second tier this weekend rather than the Italian top flight.That’s because she was in the stands at Schalke as her husband, ex-Liverpool keeper Loris Karius, made his debut for the fallen giants – after 371 days without playing a single game.Most read in FootballLeotta has 9.1m Instagram admirers – but Incardona’s rise cannot be dismissed, even if she did show red to her fans.One follower said the Italian was “breathtaking and enchanting”.Sports presenter and ex-Premier League Wag Diletta Leotta stuns in see-through top for live TV broadcast Another told her: “You are simply divine, gorgeous Eleonora.”Meanwhile, there was also a fairy tale on the pitch – in the finale.Federico Dimarco curled a brilliant free-kick opener for Inter.But after ex-Manchester United stars Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay almost levelled, on-loan Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing finally slotted a late equaliser.Billing might not have been in the red of the Cherries – but off the field Incardona more than made up for that.A glimpse into the life of the social media hit… Eleonora shows off her trendy side hereCredit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaEleonora is in a romance with an Italian footballerCredit: InstagramTorino star Samuele Ricci and Eleonora went public in 2024Credit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaEleonora was once engaged to Diletta Leotta’s stepbrotherCredit: Instagram More

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      How Man Utd could clinch a win in Fulham and the Man City star who LOVES the FA Cup – Weekend Wager’s best bets

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      SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager uses in-depth stats and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best value bets from the upcoming bumper weekend of sport.Joining our very own Will Pugh on this week’s show is football journalist Kweku Afari and Betfair betting expert Sam Rosbottom.Man Utd’s clash with Fulham is one to watch this weekendCredit: AFPThe panel analyse this weekend’s biggest FA Cup matches, including Manchester United’s clash with Fulham and Plymouth Argyle’s trip to the Etihad Stadium where they face Manchester City.Check out all our best bets for the weekend below, in association with Betfair.Manchester City vs Plymouth ArgyleKweku Afari: Manchester City to win & Kevin De Bruyne to score – 11/8″No player has been involved in more Cup goals than De Bruyne. In 26 games he’s got nine goals and 17 assists.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKevin De Bruyne has nine goals and 17 assists in 26 Cup appearancesCredit: Getty”He’s a man who can rise up, and I wouldn’t say it’s a big occasion, but against lower league opposition I think we’ll see Kevin De Bruyne come to the fore against a team, in Plymouth, who are just happy to be there.”Will Pugh: Man City to score 4+ goals – 5/2″There’s not loads of value in games like this really because the odds are so overwhelmingly in the Premier League team’s favour.”But I just fancy it, they have struggled a bit recently.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Man City have won their last 18 FA Cup games against lower-league sides by an aggregate score of 69-9 so they absolutely love it in this competition.”They don’t faff around when it comes to playing the lower-league teams and their last defeat against someone from a lower division was 1-0 against Wigan Athletic in the 2017/18 season in the same round as this.”Alejandro Garnacho’s punishment for Man Utd tunnel strop revealed as Ruben Amorim sheds light on controversySam Rosbottom: Jack Grealish to score or assist & have one or more shots on target – 11/10″Grealish – four goal involvements in two FA Cup starts this season. He’s also had three shots in those two games, one of them being on target.”So a big opportunity for Grealish this weekend against Plymouth.”Jack Grealish could make his mark against PlymouthCredit: PAMan Utd vs FulhamKweku: Man Utd to win & both teams to score – 100/30″Man Utd, surprisingly, have got an incredible record against Fulham despite being dismal, generally, over the last five/six years.”United have lost just one of their last 21 games against Fulham in all competitions, winning 17 of those with three draws in there.”So they are very dominant against the west London side.”And both teams have scored in all four FA Cup ties they have been involved in this season, so there will be goals on both sides but I expect Man Utd to sneak through.”Will: Bruno Fernandes to score – 5/2″He has been a rare shining light in an otherwise grim, dark season for Man Utd.”Fernandes has got 11 goal contributions in his last 11 FA Cup games – seven goals and four assists.”As well, he only failed to register a goal contribution in two of those last 11 FA Cup matches.”He loves this competition. He’s trying to single-handedly drag United to some sort of success this season so I really fancy that he’ll be on the scoresheet at least.”Bruno Fernandes has got 11 goal contributions in his last 11 FA Cup gamesCredit: ReutersSam: Sander Berge to commit 2+ fouls – 6/4″He’s committed 14 in his last 10 games with at least two committed in five of those – including three against Man Utd back in January.”NewburySam: Iroko – 7/2, Billytherealbigred – 9/2, Kandoo Kid – 11/2, Vincenzo – 7/1″Going on to Saturday, looking at the big handicap chase of Saturday at 3:45. Interesting one, there are a couple of horses in here who are going for the Grand National. Iroko, the favourite, currently 7/2.”Billytherealbigred at 9/2 next up, second favourite. And then one that I fancy in this one – Kandoo Kid for Betfair ambassador Paul Nicholls, 11/2 at the minute, course and distance winner. Grand National hopeful as well.”Second in the race last year on heavy ground. So hopefully the rain isn’t as bad going into the weekend and it can go one better this time.”Iroko is the favourite at 7/2Credit: PAChampions TrophySam: South Africa – 8/11, England – evens, Joe Root 50+ runs – 6/4″South Africa haven’t qualified yet. They have to win this game and they are fancied to do so. They’re odds on at 8/11. England, to upset the party for South Africa, even money.”With the reins being off, so to say, you’d hope, one day cricket, that they’re going to go out there and absolutely go for it. I’ve been really impressed with Joe Root, even though England are out, he has been carrying England at times, hasn’t he?”He scored 50 plus runs in three of his last four ODIs. For him to score 50 runs in this one, 6/4, which I think is a great price considering he’s been England’s key man.”Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgREAD MORE SUN STORIESFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Bumper week of sport sees Cheltenham, Champions League ties, bitter Six Nations rivalry, F1 return and Carabao Cup final

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      EXCITEMENT is building ahead of a jam-packed week of sport coming your way in March.A hectic schedule involving football, horse racing, rugby, F1, darts, tennis and golf lies ahead for fans from March 10 to March 16.Liverpool and Arsenal are in Champions League actionCredit: GettyMarch 11 to 14 is the Cheltenham FestivalCredit: PALewis Hamilton first race for Ferrari is on SundayCredit: GettyWe ease our way in with a Premier League clash as Newcastle head to West Ham on the Monday night.But things start getting chaotic on Tuesday as the Cheltenham Festival begins in the afternoon before the first batch of second legs in the last-16 of the Champions League kick-off that evening.Today’s draw revealed mouth-watering ties like PSG vs Liverpool, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and Arsenal vs PSV.The dates of the games are not yet confirmed but there will be four on Tuesday night and another four on Wednesday night – both after huge days at Cheltenham.READ MORE IN SPORTOn Thursday, again the horse racing fills our afternoon before the Europa and Conference Leagues take centre stage.Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all set to be in action on the night of March 13.Spurs welcome AZ Alkmaar, United face Real Sociedad and the Blues come up against Copenhagen.For those that prefer darts, it is also night six of the Premier League from Nottingham.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBumper week of sportIT promises to be an incredible week of sport from March 10th to March 16thThese are the highlights…March 10: Premier League – West Ham vs NewcastleMarch 11: Cheltenham Festival & Champions LeagueMarch 12: Cheltenham Festival & Champions LeagueMarch 13: Cheltenham Festival, Europa/Conference League, Premier League DartsMarch 14: Cheltenham Festival – Gold Cup DayMarch 15: F1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying, Six Nations including England vs Scotland, Premier LeagueMarch 16: F1 Australian Grand Prix race, Old Firm derby, Premier League including Arsenal vs Chelsea, Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and NewcastleOn Friday 14, Cheltenham draws to a close on Gold Cup day.It sets fans up for a blockbuster weekend of wall-to-wall to sport.Europa League last 16 draw sees Man Utd face Real Sociedad and Tottenham take on AZ Alkmaar The Six Nations draws to close with THREE games on Saturday as Italy face Ireland, England take on Wales and France battle Scotland.There are also five Premier League games and the first qualifying session of the F1 season from the Australian Grand Prix.The race then takes place early on Sunday 16 morning from 4am before football regains our attention.At 12:30pm, it is the Old Firm Derby between Celtic and Rangers at the same time as Sheffield Wednesday clash with bitter rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City Derby.There are three Prem matches at 1:30pm as Arsenal vs Chelsea and Fulham vs Tottenham.It is then the Carabao Cup final from Wembley as Liverpool come up against Newcastle at 4:30pm.That is before we switch back to the Premier League as Man Utd head to Leicester.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf that was not enough, the weekend also brings us the tennis Indian Wells final in a tournament considered one of the biggest outside of the Grand Slams.And in golf, it is The Players Championship final day from Florida.The Six Nations comes to a close on SaturdayCredit: APThere is Premier League Darts on Thursday nightCredit: PA More