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      Meet Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins who’s the first woman to test a F1 car in five years and was James Bond stunt driver

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      MOTORSPORT ace Jessica Hawkins is no stranger to breaking down social barriers. Hawkins, 28, is a former British karting champion and was a stunt driver in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
      Jessica Hawkins drove Aston Martin’s 2021 F1 car last ThursdayCredit: PA
      Hawkins became the first woman to test an F1 car since 2018Credit: PA
      She used to drive in the W SeriesCredit: Getty
      Hawkins said the drive made all the ‘blood, sweat and tears’ worth itCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      She joined Aston Martin in an ambassadorial role in 2021Credit: PA
      But last week she battered down another door by becoming the first woman to test an F1 car in half a decade.
      Aston Martin revealed Hawkins had been given the chance to get behind the wheel of their 2021 F1 car at the Hungaroring, the venue of F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, last Thursday.
      Hawkins alternated the driving with Felipe Drugovich, the reserve driver of Aston Martin and McLaren and the 2022 F2 champion.
      The Brit raced for 26 laps in the F1 car, and was lost for words after her drive.
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      On the opportunity, Hawkins said: “I want to say a big thank you to everyone at AMF1 Team for having the trust in me, believing in me, and for giving me this opportunity.
      “It’s taken me every bit of blood, sweat and tears to get here. When I first heard it might be a possibility, I could hardly believe it.
      “I’ve had to keep it secret for months now – which was pretty hard!
      “It’s been absolutely worth it and it’s given me really valuable insight.
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      Hawkins, pictured here alongside Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, is a regular sight around the F1 paddockCredit: Hugo Boss via Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins is a British karting championCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins said ‘nothing will compare’ to her experience driving an F1 carCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins dazzled at an awards ceremonyCredit: Alamy
      “Nothing will compare to the acceleration and braking of a Formula 1 car and, having looked at the data, I’m really proud of my performance.
      “Getting to drive the AMR21 has been a dream come true for me and one I’ve been ready to fulfil for a long time.
      “I’ll keep pushing for more and, in the process, I want to inspire other women and let them know they should follow their dream no matter what it is.”
      Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack was also pleased with how Hawkins had done.
      He said: “We were really impressed by Jessica’s preparation for the test – she worked incredibly hard with our simulator team and that made it an easy decision to put her in the AMR21.
      “Jessica approached the opportunity with great maturity; she was up to speed quickly and found a nice rhythm.”
      Lack of Woman in F1
      The last woman to be handed the opportunity to drive an F1 car was Colombian Tatiana Calderon with Sauber – now Alfa Romeo – back in October 2018 at the Hermanos Rodriguez track in Mexico City.
      Susie Wolff – the wife of Mercedes team principal Toto – was the last woman to compete in an F1 practice session, doing so in 2015.
      However, the last time a female driver started an F1 race was back in 1976, when Italian Lella Lombardi drove for RAM Racing.
      Barriers are being broken down, however, albeit slowly.
      German driver Sophia Floersch currently competes in F3 and became the first woman to score points in the series at the Belgian feature race.
      Before her opportunity in the AMR21, Hawkins had been practising in the simulator at their base in Silverstone.
      She joined the Aston F1 team in an ambassadorial role in 2021 and has often been seen around the paddock over the course of race weekends.
      James Bond stunt driver
      But it has not been all fun and games, and one of the most extreme opportunities for her arose from a Facebook post she was tagged in.
      Hawkins had fallen victim to the most common killer of motorsport careers, a lack of funds.
      However, when she was notified about a role as a stunt driver it allowed her to raise funds before becoming a W Series driver, and it even landed her a part in James Bond movie No Time To Die.
      On her stunt driver career, she told the Mirror: “I stopped racing a good few years before W Series purely because I’d run out of budget to continue on my motorsport journey.
      “A friend then tagged me on a Facebook post which said they were looking for a female driver with good car control.
      “At the time, it didn’t say what it was for, but I just thought ‘I’ll send them my CV and see what happens’.
      “It turns out that it was for a show called Fast and Furious Live. All of the stunts that were in the movie, we performed live.”
      She continued: “Bond was actually my first movie.
      “There was quite a lot of pressure, but I was confident in my ability and I had an incredible team around me.
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      “I’m super proud of what I’ve done.”
      Hawkins was seen in behind-the-scenes footage driving a Range Rover for the film, describing it as “so fun”.
      Hawkins was also a stunt driver for James Bond film No Time To DieCredit: PA
      The 28-year-old did 26 laps at the test in HungaryCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins
      Hawkins has 138,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @1jessicahawkins More

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      Former Premier League maverick named a shock outsider to be next James Bond after new career as an actor

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      FORMER Premier League footballer Royston Drenthe has bizarrely been named a shock outsider to be the next James Bond.The Dutchman hung up his boots last year aged 35, 11 years after his spell in the Prem with Everton.
      Royston Drenthe played for Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The race to succeed Daniel Craig as 007 is hotting upCredit: PA
      Now 36, Drenthe is turning his attention to acting.
      He has already appeared as a gangster in hit Dutch crime drama Mocro Maffia in 2021.
      And according to GB News, he has entered the betting to be the next James Bond at a 500/1 long shot.
      With Daniel Craig having appeared in his last Bond film, the race to be his successor is hotting up.
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      Damson Idris has emerged as favourite to land the coveted gig.
      While Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Rege-Jean Page make up the top three in the betting.
      On his acting ambitions, Drenthe told Ladbrokes Fanzone: “A lot has been made about my ‘rap career’, but in truth that’s just something I wanted to try out; I was never serious about pursuing a career in it.
      “I did, however, always used to tell my mother that I wanted to be an actor one day; that was something I was very serious about. Aside from football, it was another dream of mine.
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      “I’m the kind of person who is happy to give anything a go, and so I didn’t have a problem putting my name forward for a casting call for ‘Mocro Maffia’, a crime drama in the Netherlands. I can remember speaking to my agent about it: ‘What are you doing?!’
      “But I wanted to give it a go; I asked him to let them know I was interested and shortly after I was sent a script and told I had three weeks to prepare for my audition. 
      “Like I said, I was always keen to try out, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t nervous – of course I was. This was my first time trying anything like this; I wasn’t going into it with any experience whatsoever.”
      On being the next 007, he added: “”I know Daniel Craig is giving up the role of James Bond soon… is that the next job for me? I’d have to work on my English a little more, I think!”

      Drenthe played for Real Madrid between 2007 and 2012, winning a host of trophies along the way.
      He spent the final season of his time at Santiago Bernabeu on loan at Everton in the Premier League.
      The wide man made 27 appearances for the Goodison club, scoring four times and laying on seven assists.
      Drenthe also played in England for Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
      During his career, Drenthe loved to party.
      But since his retirement he has become a health worker.
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      He told Portuguese outlet NOS: “My entire family has always been in care.
      “Aunt Helen is a nurse. My mother and aunt work in healthcare. A few years ago I already thought: “Why don’t I also do training and courses and see what that does to me?”” More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who became an actor – I nailed my audition as a gangster and could be the next James Bond

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      FORMER Everton star Royston Drenthe has claimed he could be the next James Bond after turning his hand to acting following his retirement from football.The Dutchman, 36, spent five years at Real Madrid from 2007 to 2012, winning the LaLiga title and Spanish Super Cup.
      Royston Drenthe became an actor after retiring from footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He successfully landed a role playing a gangster
      During the end of his stint with Los Blancos, he had a season-long loan in England with the Toffees, bagging four goals in 27 games.
      He then left the Spanish capital 11 years ago and had spells with the likes of Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
      Drenthe eventually hung up his boots last year – having already started his acting career by landing a role as a gangster in hit Dutch crime drama Mocro Maffia in 2021.
      That was after he had tried his hand at rap back in 2017 when he released the track “Paranoia”.
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      But Drenthe insists acting is something he is far more passionate about than music.
      Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes Fanzone, he said: “A lot has been made about my ‘rap career’, but in truth that’s just something I wanted to try out; I was never serious about pursuing a career in it.
      “I did, however, always used to tell my mother that I wanted to be an actor one day; that was something I was very serious about. Aside from football, it was another dream of mine.
      “I’m the kind of person who is happy to give anything a go, and so I didn’t have a problem putting my name forward for a casting call for ‘Mocro Maffia’, a crime drama in the Netherlands. I can remember speaking to my agent about it: ‘What are you doing?!’
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      “But I wanted to give it a go; I asked him to let them know I was interested and shortly after I was sent a script and told I had three weeks to prepare for my audition. 
      Like I said, I was always keen to try out, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t nervous – of course I was. This was my first time trying anything like this; I wasn’t going into it with any experience whatsoever.”
      He continued: “For three weeks I studied and studied the lines until I could remember them inside out. And when it came to the day of my audition, the casting team couldn’t believe it was my first time acting… they were so surprised I’d not done anything like this before.
      “They told me they’d let me know whether or not I’d got the job within a couple of weeks, and three days later I heard back from them and was told I was successful. 
      “I loved it, I’m not going to lie – it was a great experience and something I wouldn’t rule out doing again.
      “I know Daniel Craig is giving up the role of James Bond soon… is that the next job for me? I’d have to work on my English a little more, I think!”
      Away from acting, Drenthe has also spoken about his time working under manager David Moyes at Goodison Park.
      And while he admits they had a volatile relationship at the time, he now appreciates what the ex-Everton boss was trying to do.
      He added: “Back then, I was firmly of the belief that Moyes was simply out to prove to the other players that he could get under my skin. We’d argue and I’d just think ‘What the f***?’ ‘Is he taking the p***?’.
      “And while there are certain occasions where I can say I still feel I was in the right, on the whole I’d say he was. Ultimately, he wanted to get the best out of me as a player, he wanted to help me, I just couldn’t see that at the time.
      “But people change, and I can look back now a lot older and wiser, and I can understand why he did what he did with me. 
      “I really like him as a manager, too. I think that when he’s given the right club, with the right amount of time, he can do great things. We saw it at Everton and we’re seeing it again, now, at West Ham.
      “Despite the club being in a difficult position earlier on in the season, he seems to have steered them away from relegation and they’re in a really strong position in Europe.
      “Sometimes certain moves just don’t work out for you, and I think ultimately that was the case at Manchester United.
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      “When you take over a club like that, the expectation is on you straight from the offset; you don’t have time to settle in, or to get things wrong.
      “And, as I said, I feel like Moyes is the kind of person who needs that time, to implement his own ideas.”
      Drenthe, left, played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema at Real MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Inside Wayne Rooney’s incredible car collection with Bentley, Lambo and James Bond-style Aston Martin

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      WAYNE ROONEY has amassed a huge fortune of around £136million through his illustrious football career – so it’s no surprise he has treated himself to an impressive collection of motors.The former England captain is understood to have owned a Bentley, a Lamborghini and a James Bond-style Aston Martin.
      Wayne Rooney has an incredible supercar collectionCredit: AFP
      The United legend in his Bentley Continental GTCredit: Cavendish Press
      Rooney’s most expensive car is a £175,000 orange Bentley Continental GT, which has a top speed of 198mph.
      The Continental GT is favoured by the global jet set, with 13 models made for the Sultan of Brunei.
      Wayne’s has also been seen driving a £148,000 black Lamborghini Gallardo, a classic Noughties supercar which can reach 201mph.
      The Manchester United legend also used to own an Aston Martin Vanquish S with the same top speed – the same car which Pierce Brosnan’s 007 drove in Die Another Day.
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      Whereas Bond’s Vanquish was invisible, Rooney’s was a glittering silver before he sold it in 2016.
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      Rooney owns a third British car on top of the Bentley and the Aston Martin – a luxury Range Rover Evoque customised by footballers’ favourite Overfinch.
      His cheapest motor is understood to be the Audi Q7, which at £35,000 cost him a fraction of his weekly wages as United’s record goalscorer.
      The Q7 is marketed as a versatile SUV with a spacious interior and a top speed of 155mph.
      It comes after Rooney named his “Mount Rushmore of United legends” – leaving himself out of the top four.
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also revealed that Rooney texts him asking for fights.
      Rooney driving his Lamborghini GallardoCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The former England captain filling up his Aston Martin Vanquish SCredit: Eamon and James Clarke More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo trolled with new James Bond nickname after Man Utd star’s disastrous start to season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been trolled with a new James Bond nickname following his slow start to the season.The 37-year-old – who also goes by CR7 – has featured in all seven of the club’s matches so far, though he has been restricted to just two starts under new boss Erik Ten Hag.
      Cristiano Ronado has struggled for form this season under new boss Erik ten HagCredit: Rex

      He has failed to score or assist at all, leading rival football fans to label him as “CR007”.
      It was a nickname that Sky Germany created for his Red Devils team-mate Jadon Sancho last campaign after his underwhelming start.
      Ronaldo was included in the starting XI for the Europa League clash against Real Sociedad on Thursday – the first time he’s been named in the line-up since the 4-0 loss away at Brentford on August 13.
      But he failed to inspire his side to victory as United suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Spanish side.
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      And football fans have taken to social media to troll the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      One Twitter user said: “CR007, the new James Bond.”
      Another remarked: “0 Goals 0 Assists 7 games They call me CR007.”
      A third added: “Ronaldo is officially 007 now.”
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      This supporter tweeted: “CR007. No goals, no assist, just cheerleading and vibes.”
      And this person commented: “Formerly CR7, but now CR007.”
      Meanwhile another simply stated: “Meet the next James Bond.”
      United fans were in agreement after their defeat to Sociedad on Thursday that Ronaldo has “CURSED” the club.
      After losing against the Bees, Ronaldo was dropped for the next four games in which he started from the bench with United winning every game.
      And then after being recalled to the team, United yet again failed to claim a single point with him leading the line.
      Liverpool legend Steve Nicol believes that the player is showing signs of his age after declaring he “looked every one of his 37 years” against the LaLiga outfit. More

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      Former F1 star Kimi Raikkonen’s amazing $24m Swiss villa looks like a James Bond villain’s lair

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      FORGET No Time To Die, this is a time to live for Kimi Raikkonen.The ex-F1 ace, 42, believed to have amassed a $180million fortune, leads a life of luxury.
      Kimi Raikkonen owns an amazing $24m home near ZurichCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      Raikkonen, 42, takes the plunge in his outdoor poolCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Iceman called it a day on his career at the end of last season after driving for Alfa Romeo
      But, rest assured, he has the choice of some amazing homes to retire in.
      First, there is his $24million James Bond villain-like Swiss villa.
      Then there’s his reported three homes in his homeland of Finland, as well properties in Dubai and Thailand.
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      But it’s his mansion near Zurich that Kimi spends the majority of time with his stunning wife, Minttu, and children Robin and Rianna.
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      Kimi bought the dream house for a mega $20.5million in 2009.
      Named Butterfly – although it’s unclear why – it can be found in Baar, a small village near Zurich.
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      Kimi explained: “We searched for about five years for a property where we could build our own house.
      “Then we found Villa Butterfly which was ready for move-in and had a name too.”
      F1 ace Raikkonen paid $20.5m for the home in 2009Credit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      The Zug lake and the Alps can be seen from the propertyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The expansive property boasts 3,000 square-feetCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      In his spare time Raikkonen loves to play table tennis with his sonCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Stunning Minttu and Kimi enjoy the home’s gardenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Kimi in his home, which has the name Villa ButterflyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Built over 3,000 square-feet, the vast living space offers the motorsport legend and his family plenty of space.
      There are two pools, one indoor, one outdoor, for the Raikkonens to enjoy.
      Lush gardens overlook an incredible backdrop of the Zug lake with the Alps right behind it.
      Astonishingly, the building also has a lift and the windows are bulletproof glass.
      And there’s a fully-equipped gym to help Kimi stay in shape.
      MASSIVE GARAGE
      As is a theme with racing car drivers, they like to take their work home with them.
      Raikkonen is no different, which explains why his massive garage at Villa Butterfly can hold up to 10 cars.
      Although he is said to own a $360,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge and a $3.6million Ferrari Enzo, it’s motorcycles that hold the Finnish legend’s attention.
      Family time in the pool is important to RaikkonenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Raikkonen likes to stay in shape when he’s at home in his gymCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Daughter Rianna shares dad Kimi’s love of wheelsCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The villa has a garage that can hold 10 cars, and is where Kimi keeps his customised motorbikesCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Raikkonen family spend most of the year in their Swiss mansionCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      He has two customised bikes called Iceman I and Iceman II that were designed by German Walz Hardcore Cycles.
      Raikkonen was also gifted his 2018 United States Grand Prix-winning Ferrari that is believed to rest in his garage.
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      Former F1 star Kimi Raikkonen’s amazing £20m Swiss villa looks like a James Bond villain’s lair

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      FORGET No Time To Die, this is a time to live for Kimi Raikkonen.The ex-F1 ace, 42, believed to have amassed a £150million fortune, leads a life of luxury.
      Kimi Raikkonen owns an amazing £20m home near ZurichCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      Raikkonen, 42, takes the plunge in his outdoor poolCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Iceman called it a day on his career at the end of last season after driving for Alfa Romeo
      But, rest assured, he has the choice of some amazing homes to retire in.
      First, there is his £20million James Bond villain-like Swiss villa worth a cool £20million.
      Then there’s his reported three homes in his homeland of Finland, as well properties in Dubai and Thailand.
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      But it’s his mansion near Zurich that Kimi spends the majority of time with his stunning wife, Minttu, and children Robin and Rianna.
      BEST BAAR NONE
      Kimi bought the dream house for a mega £17million in 2009.
      Named Butterfly – although it’s unclear why – it can be found in Baar, a small village near Zurich.
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      Kimi explained: “We searched for about five years for a property where we could build our own house.
      “Then we found Villa Butterfly which was ready for move-in and had a name too.”
      F1 ace Raikkonen paid £17m for the home in 2009Credit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      The Zug lake and the Alps can be seen from the propertyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The expansive property boasts 3,000 square-feetCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      In his spare time Raikkonen loves to play table tennis with his sonCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Stunning Minttu and Kimi enjoy the home’s gardenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Kimi in his home, which has the name Villa ButterflyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Built over 3,000 square-feet, the vast living space offers the motorsport legend and his family plenty of space.
      There are two pools, one indoor, one outdoor, for the Raikkonens to enjoy.
      Lush gardens overlook an incredible backdrop of the Zug lake with the Alps right behind it.
      Astonishingly, the building also has a lift and the windows are bulletproof glass.
      And there’s a fully-equipped gym to help Kimi stay in shape.
      MASSIVE GARAGE
      As is a theme with racing car drivers, they like to take their work home with them.
      Raikkonen is no different, which explains why his massive garage at Villa Butterfly can hold up to 10 cars.
      Although he is said to own a £300,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge and a £3million Ferrari Enzo , it’s motorcycles that hold the Finnish legend’s attention.
      Family time in the pool is important to RaikkonenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Raikkonen likes to stay in shape when he’s at home in his gymCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Daughter Rianna shares dad Kimi’s love of wheelsCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The villa has a garage that can hold 10 cars, and is where Kimi keeps his customised motorbikesCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Raikkonen family spend most of the year in their Swiss mansionCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      He has two customised bikes called Iceman I and Iceman II that were designed by German Walz Hardcore Cycles.
      Raikkonen was also gifted his 2018 United States Grand Prix-winning Ferrari that is believed to rest in his garage.
      But does he have enough room though for his old Alfa Romeo ride now the curtain has come down on his F1 career? More

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      Motor racing ace Jessica Hawkins stars in new Bond film No Time To Die after answering Facebook advert

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      MOTOR RACING star Jessica Hawkins has seen her career take a real shot in the arm – after getting the call to star in the new James Bond film.The 26-year-old applied on a FACEBOOK job advert to become a stuntwoman after her W Series racing career came to a halt.
      Jessica Hawkins has managed to save her motor racing career thanks to becoming a stuntwomanCredit: Aston Martin
      Hawkins competes in the W-Series – the women-only side to F1Credit: Getty
      That is the female-only support series running alongside Formula 1.
      She got the gig to star in the Fast and Furious Live show – and that has now been topped with a role in the upcoming No Time To Die film.
      And the result of it all is that Hawkins has been able to resume her spot in the W Series.
      Speaking to The Mirror, the speedster said: “I stopped racing a good few years before W Series purely because I’d run out of budget to continue on my motorsport journey.
      A friend then tagged me on a Facebook post which said they were looking for a female driver with good car control.
      “At the time, it didn’t say what it was for, but I just thought ‘I’ll send them my CV and see what happens’.
      Hawkins will star in the new James Bond film
      The 26-year-old also featured in the Fast and The Furious Live
      Hawkins is as adept with motorbikes as she is with motorcars

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      “It turns out that it was for a show called Fast and Furious Live. All of the stunts that were in the movie, we performed live.”
      Her impressive showing in that led her to a chance meeting with the stunt co-ordinator on No Time To Die.
      And it was full throttle ahead for Hawkins as she appears in the iconic film.
      She added: “Bond was actually my first movie. There was quite a lot of pressure, but I was confident in my ability and I had an incredible team around me.
      “I’m super proud of what I’ve done.”
      She can’t give much away from her scenes, but confirmed part of it came driving a Land Rover Defender.
      That also appears in an advert for the car company.
      Hawkins will be seen in a Land Rover Defender in a scene in the Bond film
      The stuntwoman says she is ‘proud’ of what she has achieved
      Daniel Craig reprises the role of James Bond in No Time To DieCredit: AP More