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      Fire erupts at Lydden Race Circuit as black smoke billows from paddock

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      A FIRE has erupted at a UK race track – with black smoke billowing from the paddock ahead of the World Rallycross Championship this weekend.Video shared on social media showed the blaze engulfing several cars at the Lydden Race Circuit near Canterbury in Kent.
      Smoke could be seen billowing from a lorryCredit: Twitter – @BartholomewHll
      A fire has broken out at Lydden Race CircuitCredit: Twitter – @Kent_999s / Peter Rosenberg
      The track is set to host the FIA World Rallycross Championship this weekendCredit: Lydden Hill
      Five fire engines and crews wearing special breathing kit are now tackling the vehicle fire.
      A clip shared online showed smoke billowing from a lorry in the track paddock – with locals told to shut their windows.
      The mile-long circuit has been branded “The Home of Rallycross” – and is the shortest road-racing circuit in Britain.
      The track is due to host the massive FIA World Rallycross Championship this weekend.
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      A spokesman confirmed that the fire broke out in the Special ONE Racing team area of the track.
      KentOnline reports that one of the cars is thought to belong to Special ONE driver and nine-time world champion Sébastien Loeb.
      Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “People near to Lydden Hill, in Wootton, Canterbury, are advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a vehicle fire.
      “Five fire engines are in attendance at a commercial premises, where crews wearing breathing apparatus are using main jets and compressed air foam to extinguish a fire involving several vehicles.”
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      “If you’re travelling on the A2 near to incident, please take care as the smoke may impact visibility.
      “Please share this advice with anyone in the affected area who may not have access to social media. Thank you.”
      The FIA World Rallycross Championship said: “A fire broke out in the Special ONE Racing team area at Lydden Hill this morning ahead of the FIA World Rallycross Championship event at the track.
      “Fire crews are on-site. The venue is not open to the public today and no injuries have been reported.
      “Further updates will be communicated as we continue to assess and monitor the situation.”
      Locals have been warned to shut their windowsCredit: Twitter – @Kent_999s / Peter Rosenberg More

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      Sky Sports presenter shows off her tan in swimsuit in ‘Baywatch’ snap leaving fans stunned

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      NATALIE PINKHAM wowed fans with a stunning snap of her recent trip to the beach.The Sky Sports presenter has built quite the following on social media due to expert on-air reporting and dynamic personality.
      Sky Sports’ Natalie Pinkham regular shares behind the scenes photos to her InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATALIE_PINKHAM
      The 45-year-old’s job takes her to some swanky places around the globeCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATALIE_PINKHAM
      Pinkham recently went on a family holiday and shared a snap of her wearing an orange bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATALIE_PINKHAM
      Pinkham, 45, has also boosted her following with behind-the-scenes footage and photos from Formula One races and several of the other sports she covered down the years.
      And she recently treated her legion of followers to a rare insight into her personal life with a series of holiday snaps on Instagram – which include a bikini photo.
      Her accompanying caption read: “Long time, no sea.”
      Pinkham’s followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “How beautiful!!!!”
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      Another said: “Love.”
      And another said: “You’re such a beautiful woman Natalie.”
      One remarked: “You look amazing.”
      Another chimed in: ” Stunning.”
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      Natalie Pinkham is part of Sky Sports’ Formula OnCredit: REX
      She interviews some of the biggest names in the sportCredit: REX
      One of Pinkham’s 306,000 followers said: “Baywatch.”
      Another chimed in: “Gorgeous.
      Pinkham is married to Owain Walbyoff, the Managing Director at Endemol Games.
      The couple were engaged in November 2010 and ended up tying the knot in July 2012.
      They have two children together, a son named Otto – born in January 2015 – and a daughter named Willow, who entered the world in June 2016.
      Pinkham’s broadcasting career is said to have earned her a net worth of £1million
      Her salary is reportedly over a cool £100,000 a year. More

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      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell demand tougher penalties for F1 teams breaching spending cap after Red Bull fine

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      LEWIS HAMILTON and George Russell are demanding tougher penalties for teams that break Formula One’s spending limit.The sport is poised to be rocked by the latest breaches, with reports claiming THREE teams exceeded the $140million limit in 2022.
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have called for harsher penaltiesCredit: Getty
      Red Bull were fined $7m last year and given a ten per cent reduction in wind-tunnel time as a punishment for breaching the $145m limit in 2021.
      But the row caused a bitter stink and Hamilton feels the penalty was not strict enough.
      He said: “It’s a concern. I mean, it wasn’t really a big punishment last time so there’s no real deterrent.
      “There’ll be people that will probably go for it again and know they’re just going to get slapped on the wrist.”
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      Asked what would be appropriate, Hamilton added: “I’m not going to say what it should be, it’s not my job.
      “We’ve people in place to police it but it doesn’t surprise me. It wasn’t a big penalty before.”
      His Mercedes team-mate Russell also called for greater punishment for repeat offenders.
      He added: “If anybody has breached any regulation, you want the punishment to represent the crime.
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      “Previous breaches, it didn’t. We don’t want to see it happen again. And if it’s a second-time offender, the punishment should be even greater. I trust the FIA, they won’t let anybody get away with something that shouldn’t have happened under their watch.”
      Meanwhile, Hamilton is closing on a new Mercedes deal, worth near £100m.
      The seven-time world champion is out of contract at the end of the season and says his new agreement — expected to be for two years — is in the hands of the lawyers.
      Hamilton, 38, was quizzed by SunSport ahead of this  weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix over the extension.
      He said: “I actually like these questions, so you can keep them going . . . it’s very, very close.”
      Asked if it would be tied up before the summer break — after next week’s Belgian GP — he added: “Nope . . . it might be announced at the end of the year. I might keep you waiting!
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have spoken outCredit: Rex
      “It continues to be with the lawyers, back and forth. I’ve not been part of it the whole time. I’ve been removed from it from the beginning.
      “I’ve been wanting to focus on all the other things I have going on. The team has been working on it.
      “There’s no negotiation left. It’s just all the small bits.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton announces bumper new £100m Mercedes deal blowing Max Verstappen out of water is ‘very, very close’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON says he is closing in on signing his new Mercedes deal, worth around £100million.The seven-time F1 world champion is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Lewis Hamilton is closing in on a new £100m Mercedes dealCredit: Getty
      He currently earns £40m a year with Merc, while rival Max Verstappen is on £37m with Red Bull.
      Hamilton’s new contract is now set to blow the Dutchman’s out of the water at around £50m a year. 
      And he says his new deal is in the hands of the lawyers.
      Hamilton, 38, was quizzed by SunSport ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian GP about the progress over the new deal, which is expected to be a two-year extension.
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      He said: “I actually like these questions, so you can keep them going… It’s very, very close.”
      When asked if it would be tied up before the summer break after next week’s Belgian GP, he added: “Nope… It might be announced at the end of the year. I might keep you waiting! 
      “Honestly, I don’t have any more information for you to share. It continues to be with the lawyers, back and forth on things. 
      “I’ve not been part of it the whole time. I’ve been removed from it from the beginning. 
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      “I’ve been wanting to focus on all the other things I have going on. The team has been working on it in the background. 
      “There’s no negotiation left. It’s just all the small bits.”
      Meanwhile, Hamilton was also quizzed about rumours that up to three teams have breached the cost-cap limit.
      Teams were limited to spending $140m (£109m) in 2022 to develop their cars with reports in Italy claiming teams have fallen foul of the rules.
      Red Bull were fined $7m (£5.5m) last year and given a 10 percent reduction in wind tunnel time as a punishment for last year’s breach.
      Hamilton said: “It’s definitely a concern. I mean, it wasn’t really a big punishment last time so there’s no real [deterrent].
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      “There’ll be people that will probably go for it again, and know they’re just gonna get slapped on the wrist.”
      Asked what punishment he feels would be appropriate Hamilton added: “I’m not going to say what it should be, it’s not my job to do that.
      “We have people in place that are supposed to police that, but it doesn’t surprise me. It was not a big penalty before.”
      His Mercedes teammate George Russell however also called for greater punishment for repeat offenders, should they be found to have overspent.
      He added: “If anybody has breached any regulation, you want the punishment to represent the crime.
      “There were breaches last year, and clearly the punishment didn’t fit the crime. We don’t want to see that happen again.
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      “And if it’s a second-time offender, the punishment should be even greater than what it perhaps a fair punishment, if it happens two years in a row.
      “I trust the FIA, Mohammed is a great force, and they won’t let anybody get away with something that shouldn’t have happened under their watch.” More

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      Ripped F1 star George Russell and stunning girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt enjoy smooch in sea on paddle board holiday

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      FORMULA ONE star George Russell has been making the most of his paddle board holiday.That’s by smooching stunning girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt in the sea.
      F1 star George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt enjoyed a French Riviera holidayCredit: The Mega Agency
      The couple had a smooch on a paddle surfing boardCredit: The Mega Agency
      Carmen looked stunning as she soaked up the sunCredit: The Mega Agency
      Russell, 25, is enjoying a good season with Mercedes.
      His fifth place finished at the British GP has seen him soar to sixth in the standings.
      And Russell decided to take a well-earned break before this weekend’s race in Budapest with a trip to southern France.
      The ripped ace was accompanied by long-term partner Carmen.
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      And the duo stripped to their swimwear before enjoying the warm waters of the French Riviera.
      Russell and Carmen enjoyed some paddle boarding and cliff diving.
      Relaxing on a board afterwards, the duo shared a steamy smooch in front of onlookers.
      Russell and Carmen have been together since 2020 following a whirlwind romance.
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      Russell and Carmen looked to be having a whale of a timeCredit: The Mega Agency
      The pair took part in some cliff jumping off a diving boardCredit: The Mega Agency
      Investment broker Carmen has travelled the globe with Russell thanks to his F1 exploits.
      The pair have been inseparable, even on race days.
      And Carmen is sure to be by Russell’s side when he goes behind the wheel in Hungary this weekend.
      The Brit and teammate Lewis Hamilton will be looking to ruffle the feathers of Red Bull.
      And Russell recently made a shock revelation over his pal’s future in F1.
      He said: “I don’t care at all whether Lewis stays or Lewis goes, because I believe I can beat anyone on the grid.
      Carmen is a glamorous investment brokerCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She has supported Russell throughout his F1 careerCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The pair have been together since 2020Credit: Getty
      “You couldn’t choose to be in a better position than to go up against Lewis.
      “What a way to test myself. While we’re in this position, he is invaluable to me. There can be no excuses on either side. He’s pushing me, I’m pushing him. I am here to beat everybody.
      “I never had any self-doubt and having these 15 months alongside him has reinforced that. My confidence has grown.
      “We have a good relationship and it would be great if we could turn this around and help the team to winning ways.
      “Lewis is very good with people. He’s very caring, he works exceptionally hard. He’s comfortable travelling a lot, doing a lot of activities. It wouldn’t be a lifestyle many athletes want.
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      “It may not be this year or next that everything falls into place. But look at Fernando [Alonso], aged 41. So I have at least 15 good years left in me.
      “You have to be patient, keep working, doing your thing, and no doubt my time will come.”
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      F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi’s Italian villa ransacked as thieves rob £200,000 worth of Rolex watches and jewellery

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      A LUXURIOUS villa belonging to Formula 1 star Emerson Fittipaldi was ransacked by thieves who stole Rolex watches worth £200,000.Brazilian-born Fittipaldi, 76, has been living in the villa in Italy’s exclusive Lake Garda but was not at home when his home was raided.
      The villa of former F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi was robbedCredit: Newsflash
      Thieves targeted the racing star’s home in ItalyCredit: Newsflash
      The two-times winner was not at home at the time of the robberyCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The thieves who broke into the property in the province of Brescia on July 13, reportedly targeted loot worth £217,000, including the racing legend’s collection of Rolex watches, gold jewellery and clothes.
      The Italian Carabinieri are investigating the robbery. No arrests had been made so far.
      The F1 legend won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice in the 1970s.
      Born in Brazil, Fittipaldi raced in the Italian Grand Prix and ran for the Italian Senate in 2022 as a member of the Brothers of Italy party.
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      He made his race debut in Formula 1 for Team Lotus as a third driver at the 1970 British Grand Prix.
      He won World Drivers’ Championship in 1972 at the age of 25.
      He was the youngest ever F1 world champion at the time and held the record for 33 years.
      In 1974 he won the title again with McLaren and continued his success before he retired from Indy Car racing in 1996.
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      In 2008, he became one of the three people in history to have a Corvette production car named in his honour.
      His two grandsons, the Brazilian-Americans Enzo Fittipaldi, 21, and Pietro Fittipaldi, 27, are both racing drivers.
      Fittipaldi won Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice in the 1970sCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Furious F1 fans demand Max Verstappen be BANNED for deliberately crashing into rival at full speed in eSports race

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is in hot water with Formula 1 fans after he was involved in a crash during a sim race at the weekend. The Red Bull driver was taking part in the Golden Toast Grand Prix but was disqualified after deliberately crashing into another driver.
      Fans have been calling for Max Verstappen to be banned after his deliberate eSports crashCredit: Getty
      Verstappen started the race in pole position, but was clipped on the first turn by Sven-Ole Haase.
      The incident meant Verstappen dropped down the field, leaving him furious and out for revenge.
      The reigning world champion took it upon himself to seek vengeance by cutting a corner and slamming at full speed into Haase.
      The collision took both cars off course and put a spanner in Haase’s chances of competing in the race.
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      Fans of the event weren’t pleased with the 25-year-old’s behaviour and took to Twitter to voice their opinions on it.
      One fan wrote: “I swear you get banned from iRacing for things like this? Or will he get away with it because he’s Max Verstappen?”
      Whilst another slammed Verstappen’s decision, they wrote: “This is like some 12-year-old behaviour. How is this coming from a world champion F1 driver?”
      Another fan seemed to like the Dutch driver’s antics, writing: “Just became even more of a Verstappen fan.”
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      Verstappen is back on the real track at the weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
      He currently sits top the Formula 1 standings with his Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez behind him in second place. More

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      Valtteri Bottas’ amazing motorhome boasts spacious living room and huge bed that ace lives in at F1 races

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      ALFA Romeo star Valtteri Bottas really does spend his life on the road during race weekends, even after the chequered flag.Since the pandemic struck Europe in 2020, sports stars were forced into Covid-secure bubbles, to ensure that events could go ahead safely.
      Valtteri Bottas is delighted with his home on wheels
      The Finn can unwind in his spacious living area
      The huge Redwood travels all over Europe with BottasCredit: 2020
      And ex-Mercedes ace Bottas, 33, took his bubble to the next level… by bringing it with him to every race.
      The Finn first showed off his Redwood motorhome in October, which joins him at all European races.
      Spacious and beautifully furnished, the home on wheels offers Bottas all the comfort he could need, while giving him the feeling of a familiar environment while travelling.
      It features a grey-themed living space, with Sky television and an array of comfortable armchairs, as well as a sofa.
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      The Redwood 4001 LK, which costs upwards of £100,000, also offers a modern kitchen space, where Valtteri can prepare his pre-race brekkie.
      And a dining area by the window, perfect for toasting a victory or drowning sorrows after disappointment.
      The Redwood 4001 LK features a homely interiorCredit: 2020
      Bottas can rest in his huge bedCredit: 2020
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      The home features a pleasant dining spaceCredit: 2020
      Bottas travels to all European races in his mobile home
      A Greystone electronic fireplace can keep Bottas warm when he’s back at home.
      And he can rest in his huge king-size bed after a long day on the track.
      The sleek, modern bathroom features elegant furnishings and a spacious shower.
      And the property on wheels also doesn’t lack for storage space, with plenty of cupboards and wardrobes for Bottas to keep his things on the road.
      The sleek bathroom features modern furnishingsCredit: 2020
      Bottas can relax in front of the tellyCredit: 2020
      The electronic fire keeps inhabitants warmCredit: 2020
      Bottas can use the microwave if he’s feeling lazyCredit: 2020 More