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      I’m a former England star but I ballooned to 17 STONE at my Premier League club – I was fat and frustrated

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      DAVID JAMES has revealed how his mental health suffered while on the bench at Liverpool.The former England goalkeeper, 52, was at Liverpool for seven seasons between 1992 and 1999 – making 277 appearances.
      David James has opened up on his health issues while at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      He explained how he hit 17-stone in weightCredit: Getty
      However, in the 1993/94 season James lost his place in the first team and soon found both his mental and physical health to be deteriorating.
      Speaking on the matter to William Hill podcast Up Front with Simon Jordan, James explained how the lack of a fitness regime saw him reach 17-stone.
      He said: “I reached 17-stone, we didn’t have a fitness regime, and I was fat.
      “The frustration was that I wasn’t playing to a level I felt I should be playing at. 
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      “I’m not going to say that I should have been the best goalkeeper in the world, but I can’t think of anything that another goalkeeper has done that I couldn’t do.
      “I was then out of the team for eight months in my second season – I was actually sent off at the end of the first season against Norwich, so I missed the first game of the next season and never made it back into the side under Graeme Souness.”
      James, eventually found his way back into the team before leaving Liverpool for Aston Villa. He later went on to play for West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth in the Premier League.
      In addition to his physical issues, the 53-cap Three Lion also explained how having a chat with a doctor helped him with his mental health, despite Liverpool not believing in sports psychology at the time.
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      James added: “I thought that I needed to change because I wasn’t in the first team, so I approached the club doctor and asked if he knew a sports psychologist.
      “He said that Liverpool didn’t believe in that, but I’ll have a look for you.
      “So, this doctor got someone to come over and we sat in my kitchen for two hours – and I wasn’t one for inviting people into my house for private space and all that – so then when I went into work the next day, I went to the doctor and said that he was amazing.
      “He said that he wasn’t a sports psychologist, I don’t know what he did, but that two-hour conversation made things change. 
      “The reason these people were having a go at me was that I wasn’t being the professional I could have been.
      “So when they were calling me ‘Calamity James’, saying I was addicted to Xbox, and that I couldn’t catch a cold, it was a case of ‘I know I can’, but why am I not doing that?”
      Since retiring in 2015, James has gone on to appear on Strictly Come Dancing and feature in Soccer Aid.
      James pictured lining up for England in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
      James left Liverpool for Aston Villa in 1999Credit: Getty More

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      Boxer Nick Blackwell shows off three-stone body transformation after nearly dying in ring and becoming ‘unrecognisable’

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      FORMER boxer Nick Blackwell has showed off his amazing body transformation.Blackwell, 32, nearly died in the ring after suffering a bleed on the brain following his middleweight title fight with Chris Eubank Jr in March 2016.
      Nick Blackwell shared his inspirational body transformationCredit: https://twitter.com/nickblackwell02/status/1660642129402576897/photo/1
      Blackwell said he looked ‘unrecognisable’ as his old selfCredit: https://twitter.com/nickblackwell02/status/1660642129402576897/photo/1
      The 32-year-old is a former British middleweight championCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Blackwell suffered a bleed on his brain after a fight against Chris Eubank Jr.Credit: Reuters
      And after a huge struggle with his mental health, Blackwell has now revealed a stunning body transformation which has seen him lose three stone.
      Taking to his Twitter page, the former British middleweight champion shared two images of himself – one taken four years ago and one now.
      Blackwell, from Trowbridge in Wiltshire, described himself as “unrecognisable” in the older picture.
      He said: “It’s taken 4 years to lose 3 stone because of my disabilities and my brain Injury, but I’ve done it with support of my partner, balanced meals, little exercise.
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      “I was unrecognisable as the old nick after my coma and it effect my mental health. FOLLOW ME show support #weightloss #tbi #braininjury.”
      The inspirational post left fans praising his journey.
      One said: “Bang Bang! Well done fella! Keep up the great work! This is the biggest fight of your life and you are killing it! Super proud of you Nick! Keep inspiring people by being yourself!”
      A second commented: “Pleased for you, Nick. That would not have been easy for you either – strength and dedication.”
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      A third replied: “Your one hell of a man Nick, truly inspirational mate.
      “It must be so hard for you to deal with a brain injury everyday, but you make it look easy mate. I for one appreciate all your tweets, so thank you mate and keep on fighting 👏🏾💪🏾❤.”
      Another shared: “Great stuff mate your smashing it. In a world with so many crap role models your one of the top role models not only for kids but for adults. Fair play to you a true champion of life. 💪🏻.”
      “Congratulations bro keep it up, namaste,” typed a fifth.
      Blackwell’s injury left him in a coma for SEVEN days.
      However, just ten months after recovering from surgery for the incident, he tried to make his return to the ring with a sparring session.
      This went against doctors advice and came to bite him, with Blackwell being left “unable to walk” after going 12 rounds with a boxer called Hasan Karkardi.
      This led to part of his SKULL being removed to relieve pressure on his brain, leaving him in a coma for a month on this occasion.
      Following his second near-death experience, Blackwell told The Telegraph: “I died in the ambulance after the Eubank fight. They brought me back to life.
      “The second time, they cut a section out of my skull to relieve the swelling on my brain.
      “They placed it inside my stomach to keep it alive until it went back. Crazy.
      “I was told there was a 75 per cent chance of dying. If I survived, there was an 85 per cent chance of being paralysed down my left side.”
      Robert Smith, general secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, told SunSport: “I understand he was sparring, fell ill, was taken to hospital and then underwent a procedure.
      “I don’t know exactly what the procedure was, other than the fact they tried to relieve pressure on the brain and he’s now in a stable condition. That’s all I know.
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      “I’m sickened by it. It’s a very tough sport and the doctors here did a wonderful job to save his life. The doctors at hospital saved his life and kept him going.
      “He made remarkable recovery and for somebody to go and do what he’s done, for what I thought was a very sensible young man, is just beyond belief.” More

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      Fuming boxing legend Frank Bruno claims ministers ‘don’t give a monkey’s’ about people with mental health problems

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      BOXING great Frank Bruno claims ministers “don’t give a monkey’s” about people with mental health problems.The ex-world heavyweight champ says those with illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are being betrayed.
      Boxing legend Frank Bruno says mental health sufferers have been let down by politiciansCredit: PA
      Frank, 61, said: “Every time an election comes up ministers say, ‘We will make changes, we will spend some money, we will make things better’.
      “It’s a lie. They don’t stick to it. A lot of them just don’t give a monkey’s.
      “There’s tens of thousands of people across the country being let down and betrayed.
      “I’ve been invited into the House of Commons and I’ve heard a lot of very important people promise the world.
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      “Then, when you try to phone up to get something, they don’t want to know.”
      Frank won the WBC world title by beating Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1995 and twice fought ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson
      He has since struggled with bipolar disorder but said he now feels “better than he has in years”.
      Describing the current failures in the system he said: “Too often doctors are just sending patients home with tablets or locking people up in hospitals and forcing them to exist like zombies.
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      “I’d like to see the politicians go inside those hospitals to see what really goes on. But they don’t want to do it. It’s shameful.” More

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      Moment Jeff Stelling breaks down in tears on penultimate Soccer Saturday after eating disorder chat

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      JEFF Stelling has broken down in tears on Soccer Saturday, as he spoke about the danger of eating disorders.A march to promote awareness about the mental health disorder was led by Hope Virgo this morning.
      Jeff Stelling broke down in tears on Soccer Saturday, as he spoke about the danger of eating disorders
      He spoke passionately about the cause, highlighting issues such as calorie counts being added to many menus across the country
      While reading a message from the Dump The Scales activist, the Sky Sports presenter revealed more people die from eating disorders than any other mental disorder each year.
      Horrifying statistics showed up to 20 per cent of all cases result in death.
      As he broke down, fighting tears, Stelling said: “It’s 2023, eating disorders are being swept under the carpet.
      “No one should be dying of an eating disorder in 2023.

      “Those with eating disorders need action and help.
      “And they need it now.”
      He spoke passionately about the cause, highlighting issues such as calorie counts being added to many menus across the country.
      Jeff also revealed that many are told by medical professionals that they’re “not thin enough” to be treated for an eating disorder.
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      Stelling has previously shared his opinions on Twitter, he wrote: “One part of society totally ignored and, worse, endangered.
      “Lets hope all restaurants involved offer menus without calories as an alternative like Cote.”
      “For those who ‘are not sure what the problem is’ educate yourselves over eating disorders”, he added.
      “It is one of the least understood conditions in society today.”
      This comes as the 68-year-old presenter recently announced his retirement from Soccer Saturday in an emotional speech on air.
      He said: “I’ve been at Sky for more than 30 years and loved every moment of my time as part of the Soccer Saturday team.
      “It is now the right time to move on and give Sky Sports viewers a break from my relentless rants, bad gags and over-the-top celebrations of Hartlepool United goals.
      “It’s been a lot of fun – for me at least!”

      His final broadcast – which will no doubt be watched by thousands of long-time fans of the show – will be on May 28.
      And talks of his replacement are well underway, with Sky Sports presenter Julian Warren as one potential candidate.
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      And, SunSport reported earlier this month that Adam Smith – also known as ‘Smithy’ – is frontrunner for the role.
      How to help
      If someone you know is being treated for an eating disorder, their treatment team will play a big part in their recovery.
      But do not underestimate the importance of your love and support.
      It may help to:

      learn as much as possible about eating disorders, so you understand what you’re dealing with
      keep telling them that you love them and will always be there for them
      make them aware of the professional help available
      suggest activities they could do that do not involve food, such as hobbies and spending time with friends
      ask them what you can do to help
      try to be honest about your own feelings, as this will encourage them to do the same
      try to build their confidence, for example, praise them for being thoughtful or congratulate them on something they’ve done

      Source: NHS 

      The presenter spoke passionately about the cause
      Stelling wanted restaurants to stop labelling calories next to food on menus
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      I played in the Premier League for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, now I work a very different job as a landscaper

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      FORMER Chelsea keeper Lenny Pidgeley now works as a landscape gardener, five years after hanging up his boots.The shot-stopper, 39, joined the Blues as a teenager and began being selected in Jose Mourinho’s squads during the 2004/05 season.
      Lee Pidgeley made two appearances in Chelsea’s first teamCredit: Rex
      Pidgeley left Stamford Bridge in 2006Credit: Rex
      He was on the bench for their 2005 League Cup triumph, before he made his Premier League debut towards the end of the campaign in a 1-0 win over Charlton – the same day they lifted the Premier League trophy.
      And Chelsea skipper John Terry even went out of his way to ensure he received a winner’s medal.
      Pidgeley left Stamford Bridge in 2006 after two appearances and went on to play for clubs such as Exeter City and Newport County.
      He then ended up in non-league, before joining his final side Farnborough in 2018.
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      But just three months after penning a deal, the club announced he had retired due to mental health problems.
      Pidgeley, who is open about his struggles with depression, has now spoken to FourFourTwo about the time he had been unable to play in an FA Cup tie due to his mental state.
      And the response from Farnborough was something he will never forget.
      He said: “The manager had made me feel so small and suggested it was all my fault if they lost, because I couldn’t play.
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      “It wasn’t for him to announce my retirement like that – he completely stole my moment, something that every professional has a right to tell the world when they want to. 
      “That could have tipped somebody else over the edge, but luckily for me I had the coping mechanisms in place to put it to one side.
      “The manager received a big backlash after that statement – which the club eventually deleted – and I received lots of support online, but once again, it illustrated how some people view mental health and depression.”
      Five years on from his days at Farnborough, Pidgeley is now in a much better head space.
      He said: “I’m in control now. I’m very proud of my career.
      “It’s tempting to wonder how different it could have panned out if I wasn’t one of the thousands who suffer from depression, but I am where I am and I’m finding peace.
      “After all, not many football fans grow up to lift the Premier League title for their boyhood club 10 minutes after making their debut.”
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      Olympic hero Dame Kelly Holmes, 52, gives shock health update saying she’s in ‘constant pain’

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      OLYMPIC champ Dame Kelly Holmes says symptoms of the perimenopause “are killing me”.The 52-year-old said she suffers constant pain, aches and night sweats.
      Dame Kelly Holmes has opened up on her struggles with perimenopause symptomsCredit: Getty
      Dame Kelly, who won two running golds at the 2004 Athens Games, added: “As much as I’m in denial, it has had an effect on my body.”
      She said her symptoms include “body aches, constant pain throughout the body, feeling lethargic”.
      Dame Kelly said it is tough “as someone who is in tune with their body”, adding: “I think I’m in denial of age completely.”
      Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause as women’s hormone levels change, but before periods have stopped.
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      It usually starts between 45 and 55, the NHS says.
      Dame Kelly exercises to cope but says sometimes she is “too knackered”.
      Mental health is less often discussed when it comes to perimenopause and menopause.
      But Dame Kelly, who has been open about her own past mental health struggles, said: “The one thing with the hormonal changes – and men get it as well at certain ages – hormonal changes in the body can really affect your mental health.
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      “And I think women have to understand how so connected and interconnected your mental and physical health are, because if one is not in tune, the other one will be affected, whatever way around that is.
      “When you feel your body’s a mess, that’s going to affect your head.
      “But if you go into the gym or you go and do some exercises, at least you are doing it knowing that you’re benefiting yourself by doing it – even if those changes are still happening.” More

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      Ex-keeper coach Fred Barber hails tough guy Aaron Ramsdale as he bids to win the Premier League

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      AARON RAMSDALE and his Arsenal team-mates must show mental toughness in the final eight matches to win the Premier League title.But boss Mikel Arteta will have no worries over goalkeeper Ramsdale, who has shown northern grit throughout a tough journey to reach the top.
      Aaron Ramsdale produced a series of stunning late saves for Arsenal in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      As a kid, the hungry Gunners No 1 trained in all conditions, including a swamp at Fred Barber’s soccer school in Stoke.
      That tough schooling moulded Ramsdale’s character which will be vital in the pressure cooker of the title race as Arsenal bid to hold off champions Manchester City.
      England keeper Ramsdale, 24, stepped up in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool last Sunday with a series of stunning late saves to secure a valuable point.
      Barber told SunSport: “I first saw Aaron when he was ten at my Friday hourly sessions.
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      “He was a skinny kid, a little runt. He had a cheeky face and I liked that because I was a character too.
      “I treated the kids like professional keepers and you either worked hard or thought, ‘This is too hard and drift off’.
      “Some keepers would be sick because the drills pushed them to the limits.
      “As a coach I was trying to find out how far they could go and what they were made of.
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      “It didn’t frighten Aaron. His attitude was brilliant. The more I pushed him the more he wanted it.
      “Kids can be emotional but he worked hard. He had that northern grit.
      “I grew up in the north east and Aaron is from Stoke, both industrial and working class backgrounds. You have to be a grafter to get to where you want to go.
      “People think he’s got all the Adidas gear on and he’s playing for Arsenal.
      “But they don’t realise how he has learnt his trade playing for Chesterfield, Wimbledon, Sheffield United, Bournemouth.
      “Only one in a 1,000 make it but the ones who graft tend to make it more than the gifted ones.
      “When you cross the white line and have the pressure of playing in front of crowds you have to be able to handle it.
      “Aaron is mentally strong. He plays in the Premier League, he’s gifted but he’s a normal lad who has had to work hard to get there.”
      Barber himself made almost 400 football league appearances for clubs like Darlington, Walsall and Peterborough over a 17-year playing career.
      The 59-year-old, now Crewe’s goalkeeper coach, freelanced for several top-flight clubs before he was appointed Sam Allardyce’s keeper coach at Bolton in 2004.
      Ramsdale’s inspiration as a goalkeeper was Bolton stopper Jussi JaaskelainenCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Barber, who wore a mask during his career, coached and developed the likes of Jussi Jaaskelainen, Ali Al-Habsi, Adam Bogdan and Tomasz Kuszczak.
      But Ramsdale showed his desire to join those Prem keepers even from an early age.
      Barber recalled: “I remember the training pitch was underwater. It was tanking it down, thunder and lightning and I sat in my car thinking, ‘There’s nobody coming to the session. That’s great, I can go home and I won’t get drenched’.
      “Then the little b****r turned up!
      “Only two or three die-hards would be there and Aaron was one of them.
      “We were training in a swamp. We tried to find a dry piece of grass to train, it was like the Kes movie where they were covered in mud.
      “You look for characters. You can get fair weather footballers but Aaron was there every time rain or shine, ice and snow. He’d be shivering but it’s all part of your armour.
      “80 per cent of football is in your head, so you have to be mentally tough because every mistake is highlighted on television.
      “It has killed some goalkeepers like Peter Enckleman or Massimo Taibi. We didn’t see much of them after high-profile mistakes.
      “You have to take the flak as well as the good. Mistakes will hurt Aaron inside but it’s how you deal with it.”
      Barber took Ramsdale to Bolton’s academy during his teenage years along with his own son Jonathan, also a promising keeper.
      Twice a week, the pair would leave school at three, get a lift from Barber’s wife to Knutsford where the then Trotters keeper coach would pick them up and take them to a two-hour training session at Bolton and then drop them home at 9.30pm.
      But Ramsdale – against Barber’s wishes – was released by Bolton’s academy at the age of 15 because he was too small and getting lobbed too often.
      Barber added: “He’s had his knocks, released by Bolton but he was like ‘I’ll show people’.
      “It has made him hungrier and he’s proved people wrong.”
      Barber sees similar traits in Ramsdale, who faces West Ham today, as Jaaskelainen, who had a successful 15-year Prem career with Bolton and the Hammers.
      He added: “Aaron is just like Jussi. Blonde hair, same stance with their hands and feet.
      “The save Aaron pulled off against Mo Salah against Liverpool last week was similar to ones Jussi has made.
      “I’d still say Jussi is the best keeper I’ve coached. Aaron still has a way to go.
      “His kicking is better than Jussi and his shot stopping is up there but Jussi played into his forties.
      “Goalkeepers make mistakes and don’t mature until they are 28 but Aaron has another four years before he comes into his prime.”
      Kind-hearted Ramsdale donated 40 Premier League match balls to Barber’s soccer school worth up to £4,000 with costs spiralling post- Covid and also name-checked one of his first coaches after his Anfield heroics to show he has not forgotten his roots.
      Barber said: “I’ve had Premier League and international keepers representing England, Finland and Oman.
      “But I’ve never had a Premier League winner and that would be a great achievement.
      “It’s comic book stuff, something out of the Victor or the Beano.
      “For someone to achieve their dream of playing in the Premier League, play for England and win the league would be a fairytale.
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      “It’s like winning the lottery. He’s a boy out of Stoke who has done good.
      “It was great that he gave me a name check ? now the kids will believe that I did coach him!” More

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      Ben Hunt: Cracks starting to appear between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell – they’ve just been lost in the F1 drama

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      ARE the cracks starting to form in the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell?I am starting to sense that there is a little bit of needle developing between the two Mercedes drivers, which has largely gone unnoticed during the FIA’s operational cock-ups in Saudi Arabia and Australia.
      Cracks are starting to form between Lewis Hamilton and George RussellCredit: Splash
      In those last two races, we have been left tucking into what has gone wrong (again) in Race Control, which has seen some of Russell’s behaviour bumped out of the spotlight.
      To re-cap. Russell snapped back at Hamilton’s claim that he’d benefited from taking a different car set-up in Bahrain, saying “I don’t think there’s any luck in it at all, I think it’s down to the preparation you put in before the event…I believed it was going to be better than the set-up that Lewis opted for.”
      And then during the race in Melbourne, Russell came on the team’s radio when leading and being followed closely by Hamilton and said: “You’re asking me to manage and I’m being attacked by my team-mate!”
      And then, after he had retired with an engine problem, it was interesting to note Russell say he felt he could have won the race, despite Max Verstappen’s pace, because “it would have been difficult to pass, especially with Lewis between the two of us”.
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      Russell is doing nothing wrong here, but it is worth noting the language he is using.
      It is evident that he is increasing in confidence to now challenge Mercedes’ decisions and speak his mind.
      It is a contrast to when he first arrived at the team last season after driving on-loan at Williams.
      There is the distinct feeling that in the shadow of Merc’s struggles, Russell, 25, was able to establish himself within the team while Hamilton played the role of the sacrificial lamb as he tested out theories on how to cure the porpoising.
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      The upshot this year is that with a season under his belt, and let’s also remember Merc’s only victory in 2022, Russell senses now is his time to stand apart from Hamilton.
      Team-mate rivalries in F1 are nothing new of course and Hamilton has a line of them – Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg being the most contentious.
      However, unlike the other two where he was the up-coming youngster at McLaren, or at least on a par with Rosberg, there is no denying that Russell is the future for Mercedes.
      Unlike Hamilton, he also has a long-term deal with the Silver Arrows. He has also out-qualified his teammate in all three races this season.
      His confidence is growing, and the longer that continues, the more problems it could cause for Hamilton.
      RACE TALKS
      Talks are set to be held over the end of the Australian GPCredit: Splash
      THE FIA and F1 are set to discuss Sunday’s ridiculous end to the Australian GP.
      The race stewards want the sport to reassess the rulebook in relation to standing starts after the chaos in Melbourne.
      There were debates over all three red flags and the subsequent start procedures and the stewards.
      The stewards are concerned about the carnage caused by the slow-moving cars making their way to the grid behind the safety car.
      As cars slowed, there was a notable traffic jam, with some drivers forced to take action to avoid clattering into the rear of other cars.
      CHANGE TRACKS
      Zak Brown challenged Toto Wolff to a boxing matchCredit: Getty
      ZAK BROWN was buzzing after McLaren scored some much-needed points – so much so that in the heat of the moment he challenged Christian Horner to a car race at Silverstone – and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to a boxing match in Las Vegas!
      He said: “When we go Vegas, what’s Vegas known for? [A] Little boxing match? I’m ready!”
      SAFETY FIRST
      A fan was hurt during the Australian GPCredit: Alamy
      A timely reminder that motorsport is dangerous – even to spectators.
      One fan suffered an injury when a piece of bodywork flew off Kevin Magnussen’s Haas and sliced his arm.
      Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott said: “Coincidentally we had one of our engineering staff there who saw it. It would appear that debris from the wheel hub has shot 20 metres in the air and landed down and lacerated a gentleman’s arm.
      “Our people were aware of the incident. It looks as if it was a freak one-off.”
      FEELING ROSS-EY
      Marco Bezzecchi won his first MotoGP in ArgentinaCredit: Reuters
      MARCO BEZZECCHI thanked mentor Valentino Rossi after taking his maiden MotoGP win in Argentina.
      The Italian won in tricky conditions for his, and the Mooney VR46 Racing team’s first victory and he now tops the championship standings.
      He said: “I am happy, more for the team because without them, Vale and the Academy, it would be probably impossible to arrive here.
      “My family made sacrifices and we spent a lot of time around the world in the beginning, so they put in a lot of effort to realise my dream.
      “The same for Vale, he is my idol and still is, since when I was young, I started because of him. So to meet him, become his friend and his rider, to win a MotoGP race, it’s incredible.”
      QUICK SNIP
      British GP is keen to help charity The Lions Barber CollectiveCredit: Getty
      THE British GT series promises to be the smartest in motorsport after men’s mental health charity, The Lions Barber Collective promised free haircuts during race weekends.
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      The Lions Barber Collective are teaming up with FastR and seeking to raise awareness of male mental health at every British GT round.
      The group of barbers are trained to recognise, ask and listen for signs of depression with their clients, and will cut hair during race weekends. More