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      Illegal immigrant who swiped £250k from Jenson Button’s wife is jailed after CCTV showed shocking heist

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      A CAREER criminal who swiped £250,000 from Jenson Button’s wife has been jailed after the terrifying heist was caught on camera.Mourad Aid, 41, stole Brittny’s carry-on, which contained lavish jewellery and designer handbags, from St Pancras station.Jenson Button’s wife was robbed at St Pancras stationCredit: GettyMourad Aid stole a red suitcase containing £250k of goodsCredit: British Transport PoliceBrittny later said she did not want to return to the UKAid has been jailed for two yearsCredit: BTPFootage showed Formula One driver Button stood with his back turned as he helped a chauffeur load his belongings into a vehicle.Aid was then filmed running through the busy station and past the British Library while wheeling the red suitcase.He has now been two years and four months after pleading guilty to theft at Westminster Magistrates’ court.The Algerian national will be automatically deported once he has served his sentence, Mail Online reports.Read more newsJPs were told Aid came to the UK in 2019 on a six-month tourist visa but stayed illegally when it expired.He has never applied for asylum or appeared to have legal employment, it was said.Brittny revealed the bag had more than £250,000 worth of items, including countless sentimental objects and antique jewellery from her wedding and the birth of her daughter.The suitcase also contained two Kelly bags, which together are worth a whopping £70,000.Most read in MotorsportEx-Playboy model Brittny said she would normally not carry such sentimental items but was travelling for a Valentine’s trip to Paris.Many of the stolen goods were listed online following the theft – although these were later tracked down.Brittny, now an interior designer, says the experience left her “traumatised” and cast a dark cloud over their getaway.She also revealed the couple have “no interest” in flying back to the UK from California, where they currently live.The mum added: “It definitely was shocking that I just didn’t think.”I’m normally pretty cautious when I’m out in public and travelling, but I just didn’t think that there were gangs literally just waiting for people and watching.”Aid was arrested by plain clothes officers on February 17 – four days after the couple were targeted.British Transport Police Detective Sergeant Marc Farmer said: “This was a brazen and opportunistic theft by a man who took advantage of the victim and her husband having their backs turned for a matter of seconds while loading up their car with luggage.Read More on The Sun”He was able to quickly swipe the suitcase without them even noticing, which hammers home just how sneaky these sorts of criminals really are and why it’s so important to keep one eye on your belongings at all times.”While the incident wasn’t captured on CCTV, we were still able to trace Aid through other investigative opportunities, and he was arrested by our plain clothes officers just days later.”The thief has been jailed for two yearsCredit: British Transport PoliceJenson and Brittny had returned from a tripCredit: brittny/Instagram More

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      Lewis Hamilton hits out at ‘bulls***’ speculation on relationship with Ferrari engineer after awkward F1 radio chat

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has hit out at “bulls**t” criticism of his relationship with Ferrari engineer Riccardo Adami.The seven-time world champ was fifth at Monaco last weekend and on the cooldown lap thanked the team for repairing his car for qualifying after a crash in FP3.Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the criticism of his relationship with his race engineerCredit: GettyHamilton insists he has a good relationship with Riccardo AdamiCredit: GettyBut there was radio silence from his team and Hamilton asked “are you upset with me or something?”, while there was still no response.Hamilton had been given a three-grid place penalty for impeding Max Verstappen after he was told the wrong information by Adami in qualifying.The British driver was informed that Verstappen was on a slow lap, so did not get out of the way when he was actually on a flying lap.It comes after the ex-Mercedes star sarcastically told his new team to have a “tea break” in the Miami GP, where they rowed over swapping places with Charles Leclerc.READ MORE ON LEWIS HAMILTONHamilton said: “There were areas that we just had radio problems.“I didn’t get all the information I wanted — and that was it.“There’s a lot of speculation. I mean, most of it’s bulls**t.”Meanwhile, Brit Lando Norris has clapped back at claims the title charge is only between him and team-mate Oscar Piastri.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPiastri leads Norris by three points at the top, with Verstappen 25 points off the Aussie driver in third place.But McLaren star Norris said: “Mathematically, the whole grid can win the championship.“If you think it’s just out of me and Oscar, you’re a bit silly.”One of F1’s most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever More

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      Tragedy as groundsman dies aged 55 after falling in pond while mowing grass at iconic F1 Grand Prix track

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      A GROUNDSMAN at the Red Bull Ring has tragically died after falling into a pond.The 55-year-old fell into a water retainer at the Spielberg Circuit in Austria on Wednesday morning after losing his footing while operating a motor scythe.A 55-year-old groundsman at Red Bull’s racing circuit has sadly passed awayCredit: GETTYThe man tragically passed away after falling into a pond at the Red Bull ringCredit: GETTYThe groundsman fell 23 FEET into the basin, which he desperately tried to make his way out of.A co-worker and a police officer jumped into the basin to try to save him.But they were unable to pull him out and he sadly ended up drowning.Attempts to save the man were initially hindered by the murky water in the basin.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd it wasn’t until the volunteer fire department arrived on the scene that he was able to be located.First responders tried to resuscitate the man after retrieving him from the basin.But they were unsuccessful with their attempts to bring him back around and he was pronounced dead at the scene.Several of the man’s co-workers looked on in horror as he fell and sadly lost his life.Most read in MotorsportSeveral of the man’s co-workers saw the tragedy unfoldCredit: GettyA Red Cross crisis intervention team were deployed to give support to the victim’s colleagues.Red Bull have yet to issue a statement on the tragic incident.Max Verstappen snaps at Sky Sports broadcaster as he addresses Red Bull futureThe Red Bull Ring, of course, is the venue for the annual Austrian Grand Prix, which will next take place on June 29. More

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      Who is Lando Norris’ girlfriend Margarida Corceiro?

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      MARGARIDA CORCEIRO is the girlfriend of F1 racing driver Lando Norris, who was spotted celebrating his big win at the Monaco Grand Prix.Here’s what we know about her life, newly rekindled relationship with Lando, and the pair’s prior dating histories.22-year-old Margarida Corciero is an actress, model, and swimwear brand ownerCredit: Instagram/ @magui_Margarida has modelled for brands including Intimissimi and Alo YogaCredit: Instagram / @maguui_corceiroMargarida cheering on her boyfriend Lando Norris at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: SplashWho is Lando Norris’ girlfriend Margarida Corceiro?Margarida Corceiro is a 22-year-old Portuguese actress, model, and influencer.According to her IMDB profile, she is originally from Santarém, Portugal, which is a city located an hour outside of Lisbon. Prior to her relationship with Lando Norris, Margarida most notably dated famous footballer Joao Felix for four years between 2019 and 2023.How did Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro meet?Although not much is known about exactly how Lando and Margarida first met, the pair were first spotted together in May 2023 driving around Monaco in a classic 1972 Fiat Jolly.Read More on Lando NorrisThis sighting- and Margarida’s appearances at Lando’s various racing events over the following year- sparked dating rumours, but the relationship was never officially confirmed.Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro were seen watching the Monte-Carlo Master final in Monaco in April 2024Credit: Sky SportsHow long have Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro been dating?Lando and Margarida are believed to have first dated on and off between 2023 and 2024.According to a close source, the pair split in August 2024 so Lando could “focus on his sport”.But of May 2025, the couple is officially back together, and Margarida was spotted at the Monaco Grand Prix over the bank holiday weekend cheering her beau on to victory alongside his mum.Most read in MotorsportThe win was Lando’s second of the season, and the McLaren driver pulled off a perfect double pit stop to beat Charles Leclerc.Both girlfriend Margarida and mum Cisca Wauman were thrilled to see Lando secure victory at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: ReutersLando Norris celebrating his win at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 25, 2025Credit: GettyWhat does Margarida Corceiro do for a living?Margarida Corceiro is an actress and model by profession, and as of May 2025, she has 2million followers on Instagram, and 787k on her TikTok.She often models for brands such as Intimissimi and Alo Yoga, and appeared on the pages of Vogue Portugal in April 2025.In terms of her acting career, Margarida best-known for her roles on Portugese television programmes such as Zoe on Punto Nemo, Gabi on Morangos com Açúcar, Constança on Bem Me Quer, and Catarina on Prisioneria.She was a contestant on the Portuguese version of Dancing With The Stars in 2020, and also co-owns a swimwear and clothing brand called Missus. The brand uses fabric made from recycled ocean plastic to make their bikinis, and Margarida is often seen modelling its pieces on her socials.Margarida in swimwear from her brand, MissusCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiroWho has Lando Norris dated in the past?Lando Norris has a well-documented dating history, with the 25-year-old even once admitting during a lie detector test that he had “many girlfriends”.Lando Norris confessing to having ‘many girlfriends’ during a lie detector testCredit: YouTube / Sky Sports F1Before his relationship with Margarida, Lando dated Portuguese influencer Luisinha Oliveira from August 2021 to September 2022- but the pair split after text messages were leaked showing him inviting Dutch model and influencer Randi Hartman out on a McDonald’s date.Lando Norris with his ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira in 2022Credit: GettyThe F1 driver also had rumoured romantic ties to Ukranian model and jewellery brand owner Katerina Berezhna. More

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      Lewis Hamilton spotted partying with ‘Russian model linked to Chelsea flop’ in nightclub hours after Monaco GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON was spotted partying with a Russian model after the Monaco Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver, 40, came fifth on Sunday and then hit the town for a well-earned night out.Lewis Hamilton was seen dancing with a blonde womanCredit: @GazzettaFerrariThe Ferrari star was supposedly out partying after the Monaco GPCredit: @GazzettaFerrariThe woman is reportedly model Violetta BertCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertThe Russian influencer has 860,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertBlonde beauty has been linked to Premier League playersCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertA video has since emerged on social media that appears to show Hamilton dancing next to a blonde woman in a nightclub.The seven-time world champion, who was dressed in a red vest and white sunglasses, got cosy a lady by putting his arm around her while dancing.Reports from the Daily Mail claim the blonde is Russian model and influencer Violetta Bert.The beauty, who boasts 806,000 followers on Instagram, has been posting snaps of herself enjoying the life of luxury in Monaco for the last week.READ MORE IN F1Violetta, 29, was previously rumoured to be dating Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk.The pair never confirmed their relationship before supposedly breaking up last year.Violetta was then linked to former Leeds midfielder Weston McKennie and they reportedly enjoyed a romantic break together in the French Alps.Though she seemingly denied the allegations, writing on social media in January: “Information for fake rumours. I didn’t dump anyone and I’m not dating anyone. And I have never confirmed any relationship.”Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHamilton is thought to be single despite rumours claiming he enjoyed a date with actress Sofia Vergara earlier this year.He has previously been in a relationship with model Camila Kendra and singer Nicole Scherzinger.Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifyingHamilton’s night out at a high-end club came after an awkward Grand Prix in Monaco.The Brit crashed during a practice session and constructors then faced a race against time to get his car ready for qualifying. And in the main race, Hamilton was involved in a frosty exchange with his Ferrari colleagues after being told to “push now, it is our race.”He said post-drive: “It wasn’t very clear, the information wasn’t that clear. I didn’t really understand ‘this is our race’.“I didn’t know what I was fighting for. Am I fighting for the next spot ahead? “In actual fact when I look at the data I wasn’t near anybody ahead. “I used up my tyres a lot in that moment but I was so far away from them.”Violetta has been in Monaco all weekCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertVioletta appears to be dancing with the F1 legendCredit: INSTAGRAM @violetta.bertHamilton is believed to be singleCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVioletta was previously linked to Mykhailo MudrykCredit: AP More

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      ‘Just magic’ – One of F1’s most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever

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      CHARLES LECLERC and Lewis Hamilton won arguably the two most iconic Formula One races of the 2024 season.Leclerc made history as he won his home race at the Monaco Grand Prix with “tears” in his eyes, while Hamilton defied the odds to take the chequered flag at the British Grand Prix in his final home race with Mercedes.Charles Leclerc won an emotional 2024 Monaco Grand PrixCredit: RexLewis Hamilton then made history at the British Grand Prix later onCredit: ReutersBoth races were made iconic by the man behind the microphone for F1TV and Channel 4, Alex JacquesCredit: X @C4F1Both races have already gone down in the annals of F1 history for their huge significance in the modern era of the sport.But for many fans, that experience was elevated to even greater heights by the man behind the microphone, Alex Jacques.Jacques is the lead commentator of F1TV and Channel 4, and the voice of the EA Sports F1 25 video game, while he has also featured in the Netflix series Drive To Survive.His voice has become synonymous with formula racing, given he also spent a decade as the commentator of F2 before leaving the role to spend more time with family at the start of this year.READ MORE IN F1Following his work at both Monaco and Silverstone last year, fans showed their love by featuring him in numerous social media clips, often edited with emotive background music, of the races.And Jacques has not been blind to the outpouring of love fans have given him for his work.Speaking exclusively to SunSport at a launch event of the EA Sports F1 25 video game, Jacques explained his thought process in the moment and gave his thoughts on the fan reaction to it.He said: “You’re trying to tell their stories and both of those examples that you used, so for Charles Leclerc, my overarching, and it links back to the previous question, so it’s amazing to see all of those edits. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”As a commentator, you want to do justice to the moment. If you’re watching the Monaco GP and you’re watching Charles Leclerc, you might be an F1 fan and you might not know that backstory.”That’s my job as the commentator, to tell you that this guy from Monaco, oh, it’s just a rich kid winning the Monaco GP. Nothing of the sort. This guy’s been through heartbreak on multiple occasions and it’s his life’s purpose to win that race. Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying’ after hitting huge bump as Ferrari endure Monaco Grand Prix nightmare”On that last lap, I tried to distil quite a complex story into quite a short amount of time. He’s such a well-supported driver that that lap has, as you say, been subject to so many edits on social media.”He continued: “With Lewis Hamilton, this is a driver that we got used to winning week in, week out. Suddenly, goes through a winning drought. “That was one of the best Grand Prix of all time in the entire history of the 75 years. To see him come out on top when it could have been five drivers. “So rarely do you get a Grand Prix where five drivers could win it. For him to come out on top, top three was three British drivers at the British GP. He ends his winless drought.”If you can’t do justice to those moments, that’s when you have to step forward as a commentator and hopefully provide the words that match the pictures. Both of those occasions were just magic Formula One moments.”Jacques’ infectious love for motorsport means it was “tough” for him to step away from working on F2.What was is like working on the EA Sports F1 25 game?Alex Jacques:”It’s a really long time recording the commentary for the game but it’s a wonderful experience because these are the games that I played growing up, right? So maybe it wasn’t the case with commentators from a previous generation but for me I used to love the F1 game coming out and then to be part of it and to get to record the lines. “So I’m very happy to spend a week of my life in a very dark room effectively reading and in fifth place and in sixth place and so on and so forth. “You also get to do loads of creative stuff as well and they’ll bring in other people for you to commentate with so it’s a long process but when you hear your own commentary in the game it’s well worth it.Anything in particular for fans to look out for?”Yeah, there’s new tracks all the time, there’s new storylines all the time. One of the cool things that we got to do this year is they were introducing the cars and the characters from the F1 movie. so that’s a part of the game as well and it was great to be able to, it’s very weird when you’re finding yourself talking about Brad Pitt’s character in the game. but yeah and a lot of fun. “There’s always something new, they’re always coming up with new things for the game as well. The accuracy of the tracks this year is ridiculously good and you’re like, hold on, I’ve been there, there is a hot dog stand at that point, how have they got that in the game? So yeah, loads of fun stuff like that to enjoy.”However, “he has no complaints” about stepping back to spend more time with his family after becoming a father for the first time just before this season’s Imola Grand Prix, although he jokes it has led to his favourite drink being a “strong black coffee, given how sleep deprived I am”.He said: “It’s been a strange one because I got the job in F2 first and then got opportunities in F1. F2 has always felt a little bit like the home team, if you like. “F1 is the big international call-up, if you want to put it in a football metaphor. It was tough saying goodbye because very rarely you have to leave that paddock behind. “The nice thing about whether you’re telling the story of George Russell or Lando Norris or Charles Leclerc, these are all drivers that I’ve known from when they were very young because of commentating on F3 and F2 and watching their journey all the way through. But eventually it’s time. “Eventually, you just cannot commentate on everything as much as I would love to. It was sad to say goodbye, but I have the best job in the world, so I have no complaints. “I think to get 10 years commentating on any championship in any sport is a privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed it…Thoughts on 2026 possibly being last year at Imola? Alex Jacques:”I’m not entirely sure what the situation is for Imola, but I will say that it is a historic place to go racing. “It’s very, very fortunate. Anytime you’re covering motor racing in Italy, you’re having a great week of your life. Right?”That’s the nature of it. It’s obviously the circuit closest to Ferrari’s factory, and also you’ve got the Racing Bulls factory close around there. “But it’s the nature of gravel traps, narrow circuit, tight walls, thrilling undulations. Those are the things that drivers, not just at Imola, but those are the things across the calendar that the drivers respond to.”It’s important to have that balance between the old school tracks that we love and to have the amazing locations that we go to around the world. “And we’ll see. But I certainly adore going to that racetrack every time we do.””Eventually, my wife was like, it would be nice if we could hang out at some point rather than you travel the world all the time. “I got that F2 job when I was 25, so eventually you have to make more time for the people that support you when you’re away for ages and have to do the day-to-day moments. “So, yeah, very, very fortunate to be the dad of a lovely baby girl and I have a very supportive wife and it’s nice to have a bit more of a balance even though there’s still a fair bit of travel involved.”Despite his new responsibilities away from the track, Jacques does still make time to keep an eye on F1’s feeder series and earmarked Irish racer Alex Dunne as one star to keep an eye on, even before he scored a maiden pole position at Monaco last weekend.Jacques said: “I’ve been impressed with Alex Dunne, Irish driver, making that step up. There are some drivers that I think you take them from a F3 car, you put them with a little bit more power, a little bit more grip, and they seem to come alive.”He seems to fall in that category. So, he’s an exciting prospect. but there are loads of really, really talented drivers. You’ve got to be consistent. Thoughts on Ipswich Town’s season?Alex Jacques:”Was there a season this year? I don’t know. You skipped over.”Well, it’s worth saying that we are having this chat underneath Tottenham’s stadium. And the one thing I would say about Ipswich’s season is that, okay, it didn’t go to plan. “And I think there was an expectation around the club that we would be more competitive than we turned out to be. But we got some away days at grounds that we hadn’t visited before.”We got away days at, you know, and the combination of being able, I watched Ipswich win their first Premier League game in 22 years with my dad upstairs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That’s a memory I’ll treasure for the rest of my life. “What Kieran McKenna gave Ipswich Town fans was not only amazing football in League One, in the Championship, but also when we got to the Premier League, away days and experiences that other clubs take for granted. And Ipswich hadn’t had for two decades.”Hadn’t had a trip to Old Trafford. That was amazing. Taking the lead there. You’ve got to see it as glass half full.”Okay. Lost a lot of points from winning positions this year. But hold on, last year we gained 30 points from losing positions. So you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth.”Did we get promoted a little bit too early? Clearly on the evidence, yeah, we probably did. But have we bought? well?”I think so. I think we’ve got a great squad for the Championship next year. Take nothing for granted with like, oh, bounce back immediately. You have to win so many games.”We’ve seen this with Burnley. Seen this with Leeds. You’ve got to win an awful lot of games. I think the club is a little bit exhausted.”It will catch its breath over the summer. I think when you go from League One, when Kieran McKenna took over at Ipswich Town, Ipswich Town were below Accrington Stanley in the table. “I don’t think anyone could be moaning about the fact that it didn’t go to plan in the Premier League. I’ll take whatever timeline this is and he can stay for as long as he likes.”We need to build a statue of him for what he did. Not all seasons are going to go to plan, but I still enjoyed all the away days in the Premier League I was able to get to. “And I’ve got full confidence that if he’s still behind the wheel next year and he hasn’t been poached by a Premier League club, we’ll bounce straight back. “”But ultimately, I think all the drivers that eventually make it to F1, there are defining days in F3, in F2, where you watch what they do.”Thinking about Kimi Antonelli, the new Mercedes driver, at Silverstone last year, one second a lap faster than everyone else in the field. And that includes three F1 drivers who also graduated with him.”That is the type of performance that if you put in in F2, you can make a name for yourself. And everyone’s watching, everyone’s watching in the F1 paddock. “So, great start for Alex Dunne, lots of talented names in that championship this year, but you need to see a standout performance, whether it be an overtaking performance through the field. Get yourself on the radar. A standout head-bind drive is the best way to do it.”However, Jacques’ position on the “ludicrous” three-way 2025 F1 title race is far less clear as the 36-year-old can’t pick between McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris or reigning world champion Max Verstappen, but is certain it is “the best type of season” with the field being so close.He added: “I really loved it because you’ve got three drivers at totally different stages of their careers. You’ve also got Lando Norris, [who] came in as the pre-season favourite.”Can he deal with the expectation on his shoulders? And Oscar Piastri, exceeding expectations for where he is. You’ve got the McLaren drivers trying to win their first championships.”You’ve got Max trying to make history and emulate the great Michael Schumacher. And he’d only be two behind the all-time record if he gets five with a lot of his career still to go. It’s a wonderful dynamic. The qualifying sessions have been so tight.Read More on The Sun”We’ve not had a gap between first and second. that’s been over a tenth. That is ludicrous. We used to have gaps between first and second of a second back in the early 90s. F1 is ultra-competitive, we’re having a great season.”EA SPORTS has launched their new F1 25 game, with the iconic Edition out now and the Standard Edition launching May 30th. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.Quickfire questions: Alex JacquesBuild your dream driver:Racecraft: Fernando AlonsoQualifying Pace: Charles LeclercTalent: Max VerstappenAwareness: Lewis Hamilton all dayDefence: Fernando AlonsoTyre management: Ooh, tyre management. Probably be one of the McLaren boys at the moment because they seem to have that on lock, don’t they? Yeah, we’ll give Lando tyre management.Quickfire round: Favourite drink: Favourite drink? Wow, I didn’t expect that. Probably a strong black coffee, given how sleep deprived I am on the boat.Favourite food or snack during comms: You’ve got to have a bag of Haribo to get you through, especially if you’re doing an overnight one.Guilty pleasure: Guilty pleasure. Yeah, watching Ipswich Town win this year because it’s not been a regular occurrence.Favourite racetrack: Monza. Favourite car: Favourite car? Of all cars. F1 or… F1 or what? The 1998 McLaren. That’s the first season I watch, so that’s always my favourite F1 car. Favourite driver of all time: Favourite driver of all time? Similar answer. Mikka Hakkinen, champion the first year that he won and my childhood hero. And yeah, still get starstruck by him in the paddock. He’s a lovely chap. More

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      Ferrari ‘want Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner to join and become Lewis Hamilton’s boss’

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      FERRARI want to hire Red Bull chief Christian Horner as their team principal, according to reports.Horner is one of the most successful team principals in F1 history, having overseen eight championship wins.Ferrari want to hire Christian HornerCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Red Bull chief could become Lewis Hamilton’s bossCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe has worked for Red Bull since 2005 and was in charge during Sebastian Vettel’s dominant period, and Max Verstappen’s.But he is out of contract in 2026, sparking speculation about his future.And according to Bild, Ferrari want him to end his 20-year Red Bull tenure by joining them.That would give the Brit a chance to work with compatriot Hamilton – Horner, however, is said to be keen to stay on at Red Bull.READ MORE IN F1Horner, 51, has been locked into a bitter feud with colleague Helmut Marko for several months.An insider claimed staff “tense up” when either Horner or Marko, Red Bull’s team advisor, walk into a room.There has been plenty of infighting at Red Bull in recent years also involving Verstappen’s dad Jos.The civil war even led to reigning world champion Verstappen declaring he would quit the team if Marko was sacked following rumours he might be suspended.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA recent clash between the pair saw them support different drivers for the No2 berth following Sergio Perez’s departure.Marko is said to have preferred Liam Lawson while Horner was keen on Franco Colapinto after he replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams. Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifyingMarko also stuck the knife in when saying that Max’s dad Jos was a “bigger fan” of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff than Horner last term.The father of Red Bull’s star driver Max Verstappen publicly called for Horner to leave the team last season after he had been accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague.Horner was cleared by a Red Bull investigation, but Wolff publicly tried to sign the reigning world champion amid the unrest. More

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      Sky Sports cut live TV broadcast and order presenters to evacuate studio during coverage of famous event

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      SKY SPORTS was forced to cut a live TV broadcast before ordering presenters to evacuate during studio coverage of the Indy 500.The dramatic moment occurred on Sunday as pundits discussed the latest edition of the famous US race.Sky Sports cut a live TV broadcast as the studio was evacuatedCredit: X @TomGaymorThe moment occurred during a dramatic Indy 500, with one star crashing into his own teamCredit: ReutersSpain’s Alex Palou extended his lead at the top of the leaderboard as he held on for victory against Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson.There was also a terrifying crash as rookie Robert Shwartzman ploughed into his own team “like a bowling ball” in the pit lane.But back at Sky Sports, where chiefs have just axed The Football Show, there was an equally tense moment in the studio.Presenter Tom Gaymor was among those affected when a fire alarm sounded.READ MORE IN SPORTIt forced him and guests to evacuate the studio during their live broadcast.And Sky Sports was forced to cut the coverage early as a result.But Gaymor assued fans that all was OK on social media.He declared: “I hope you all enjoyed that as much as we did.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“Thank you for all your kind messages and for tuning in. Had to come off air slightly early as we were being evacuated due to a fire alarm.”Fans reacted online, with one saying: “Great broadcast, even if it finished a bit abruptly.” Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team membersAnother joked: “Was it for Rossi?”The incident came several months after Sky Sports’ NFL studio was forced to evacuate due to a fire alarm in the middle of a playoff game.The moment occurred in the clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.Stadium clips had to be played as the studio went unmanned, with host Neil Reynolds revealing: “Fire alarm. Had to leave building for now.“Hope to be back with you soon. Never a dull moment in the playoffs.”After returning to the screen, Reynolds later joked: “We’re not letting no fire alarm beat us.” More