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      BBC F1 commentator ‘sacked by Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching as inquiry is launched’

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      A LEADING voice on BBC’s Formula One coverage has been dismissed from his commentary role on Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching.Jack Nicholls has deleted his social media accounts and stood down from Radio 5 Live’s coverage of last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix following the allegations.
      Jack Nicholls has been axed by Formula ECredit: Twitter
      The BBC F1 commentator has been accused of inappropriate touchingCredit: Getty
      Now an inquiry has been launched after he was accused of inappropriate touching.
      One of the three allegations is understood to relate to a younger member of staff who was in a relationship with Nicholls, according to The Telegraph.
      That was a breach of Formula E guidelines.
      All of the allegations, which emerged as he was preparing to broadcast on Radio 5 Live, were raised within Formula E, the all-electric motor racing series, and caught BBC’s F1 team unaware.
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      Rather than the individual believed to have been affected, two of the complaints were said to have been made by witnesses instead.
      A Formula E statement read: “Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls.
      “Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls’s contract to provide race commentary was terminated.”
      Nicholls has now released his own statement, saying: “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken.
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      “I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable.
      “I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.”
      Nicholls currently still remains at the BBC as a freelancer.
      The Beeb have not received any complaints of Nicholls’ conduct.
      Nicholls has been a regular on BBC since 2016 and often works as part of a team that includes ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and Jennie Gow.  More

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      F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger chain hits staggering valuation after Thibaut Courtois investment

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      FORMULA ONE legend Lewis Hamilton has seen the valuation of his vegan burger chain rocket after an investment from Thibaut Courtois. Hamilton in 2019 launched his own meat-free restaurant called Neat Burger and he now has eight locations in London.
      Lewis Hamilton has seen the valuation of his vegan burger chain rocketCredit: Getty
      Thibault Courtois at the Monaco GPCredit: Getty
      And following their first move into America, the Financial Times say Neat Burger is now valued in excess of $100million (£80m).
      The latest round of financing raised an additional $18 (£14.5m) and Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois was among those to invest.
      Hamilton, 38, went vegan in 2017 and at the time he claimed his fitness levels improved as a result of the diet change.
      The racer – who is also part of the ownership group of the NFL franchise the Denver broncos – is currently fourth in the F1 standings.
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      Reigning champion Max Verstappen has already raced to an early lead after just six races gone.
      But Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has thrown his support to Hamilton, who is chasing a record-breaking eighth world title win.
      Wolff told F1 ‘s website: “It’s so difficult because we were in the mix with Aston Martin and with Ferrari I would say.
      “But we really need to be careful, we need to go to Barcelona and collect more data.
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      “It’s a new baseline. I don’t expect us to be clearing Aston Martin and Ferrari [there].
      “It is more about understanding what does this car do now, how to set it up and we are really good at grinding away.
      “Even with the old package which wasn’t that great, or was terrible at the start of the season, we managed to win a race in Interlagos [in 2022] in a dominant way. So we’re going to get there.”
      Lewis Hamilton in 2019 launched his own meat-free restaurant called Neat BurgerCredit: Getty More

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      Sky Sports presenter Naomi Schiff joins no bra club and shows off amazing F1 necklace in glamorous outfit

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      NAOMI Schiff has become the latest star to join the no bra club.The 29 year old is a former racing driver, having begun her career at the age of 16, and has raced across multiple formats including the W Series.
      The Sky Sports presenter became the latest member of the no bra clubCredit: Instagram/@jayneejaynee
      The 29-year-old was looking glamorous on a night out in MonacoCredit: Instagram/@jayneejaynee
      Schiff is part of the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2023 seasonCredit: Instagram/@naomischiff
      Schiff was part of the Sky Sports team for the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend.
      And it appears she had extended her stay in the principality as she was pictured out with friends last night.
      The presenter stepped out with no bra in a glamorous outfit, showing off plenty of cleavage.
      She was also wearing an amazing F1 necklace which was glistening in the light.
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      Schiff has amassed 182,000 followers on Instagram and shares snaps of her away from the track alongside her presenting work.
      She admitted earlier this year that she was “surprised” about receiving an approach from her current employers having never driven a Formula One car.
      Speaking to Jodie Kidd on the Kidd in a Sweet Shop Podcast she said: “I was very surprised to have a call from Sky.
      “Weirdly, I didn’t ever think that they would consider me as a pundit because of the fact that I obviously, had never driven an F1 car.
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      “But I was so delighted when they suggested it because I was like, ‘this is going to fill the void in my life of not being a driver any more’.”
      Since retiring from racing she was appointed as the diversity and inclusion ambassador for the W Series and has become a Sky Sports presenter, regularly appearing in their Formula One coverage.
      She has 182,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @naomischiff
      She shares snaps of her in bikinis alongside her presenting workCredit: Instagram/@naomischiff More

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      Lewis Hamilton fans slam ‘shameless’ F1 star George Russell for his cheeky request to Mercedes team-mate

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      F1 FANS have slammed George Russell after his “shameless” request to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the race.The 25-year-old Brit requested that he could pass team-mate Lewis Hamilton after he incurred a five-second penalty for a dangerous re-entry.
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell during pre-season testing.Credit: Rex
      Russell got into trouble after rainfall from lap 51 onwards caused chaos for a number of drivers.
      The Brit had been on course for a podium finish but saw himself drop down the positions to fifth after running off track at the Mirabeau corner.
      He then compounded his mistake when Red Bull’s Sergio Perez struck his Mercedes’ when he re-entered the track.
      That collision ensured Russell incurred a five second penalty, which was the beginning of the controversy between him and Hamilton.
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      With Russell in fifth and Hamilton in fourth, Russell was heard on team radio requesting that he overtake his team-mate so he could better protect his five second lead on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in sixth.
      Russell did promise, however, that he would not build a lead of over five seconds on Hamilton.
      That meant that Hamilton would technically still have been in fourth position despite his car being behind Russell.
      That didn’t stop fans raging about the request with many saying it reflected that Russell was “not a team player”.
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      One fan raged: “George Russell is not a team player. Makes it sound like it’s for the team but it’s purely self-served. Hope Mercedes chuck him next season!”
      Another said: “George Russell is a shameless t*** for asking team orders after bottling the position!”
      While another added: “George Russell, you almost have to respect the audacity to ask if you can get past Lewis to create a gap for your own 5 second time penalty.”
      Russell did not receive permission from Mercedes to complete the manoeuvre.
      He did manage to comfortably hold on to his fifth place finish however, with Leclerc unable to chase down the Englishman.
      Hamilton managed to hold on to fourth with Apline’s Esteban Ocon coming third, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso secured second, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen comfortably holding on to his pole position throughout the race.
      Verstappen’s victory was his latest as part of a fine season, with the Dutchman sitting top of the drivers’ standings on 144 points.
      His team-mate Sergio Perez sits on 104 points in second, with veteran Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso rolling back the years to sit in third.
      Hamilton and Russell’s positions are a carbon copy of where they finished at Monaco, sitting in fourth and fifth respectively. More

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      Inside abandoned F1 track left frozen in time a decade after last Grand Prix with names of retired drivers still up

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      AN ABANDONED F1 track has been frozen in time a decade on from its last race.And the names of retired drivers are still up over the garage doors in the pit lane in an eery nod to yesteryear.
      Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel’s name banners are still upCredit: Károly Méhes / F1Destinations.com
      The circuit was used for just three racesCredit: AFP
      Vettel, left, enjoyed a stunning perfect 100 per cent winning recordCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton’s best result was fourth in 2012Credit: Getty
      The faded and antiqued signs for former Red Bull pair Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Australian Mark Webber remain in place from the 2013 race.
      Vettel won that Grand Prix – as he did the two previous times it was staged in 2011 and 2012 – during his dominant period in F1.
      But after just three editions, the race was cancelled in 2014 as part of a one-year hiatus to change the F1 schedule before a tax dispute saw its return postponed and then totally scrapped.
      The track in question is… the Buddh International Circuit in India.
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      The circuit, in the Gautama Buddha region on Uttar Pradesh in northern India – just outside New Delhi and 100 miles north of the Taj Mahal.
      It only opened in 2011, with an estimated construction cost of £320million, and had a capacity of 110,000 spectators.
      With 16 turns spanning the 5.125km track, Vettel held the lap record with a blistering 1:27.249 in 2011.
      Jenson Button said it was particularly tricky to maintain consistent high speeds throughout the track.
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      Vettel – who joined Webber in F1 retirement last year – agreed and added: “There is a lot of elevation change around the lap which adds to the fun, from as much as eight per cent downhill and up to ten per cent uphill.
      “It’s like a roller coaster. It really has emerged as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar for the drivers.”
      Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s best result at Buddh came in 2012 with a fourth-placed finish – despite starting third on the grid.
      After the F1 Grand Prix was pulled from the calendar, there were no international events held at the circuit between 2014 and 2022 – except the 2016 Asia Road Racing Championship.
      However, the circuit will make its major return to motorsport in 2023 with the MotoGP Grand Prix of India – scheduled for round 13 of the season on September 24.
      Jenson Button recognised the difficulty of the 5.125km trackCredit: EPA
      The circuit cost a whopping £320m to buildCredit: AFP
      The circuit was used for a half marathon once the international races dried upCredit: Getty
      The circuit will be used in 2023 for the MotoGPCredit: Getty
      The Buddh International Circuit is located just outside New DelhiCredit: Getty More

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      F1 star Fernando Alonso flogging ultra-rare £3.5million Ferrari Enzo after Monaco GP success

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      FERNANDO ALONSO is looking to cash in following his impressive Monaco GP finish.That’s by flogging his ultra-rare Ferrari Enzo, which could be set to fetch £3.5million at auction.
      F1 ace Fernando Alonso is set to sell his rare Ferrari Enzo at an auction in MonacoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs0iZ8Cor2q/
      The Spaniard finished second in Sunday’s Monaco GP behind Max VerstappenCredit: Alamy
      Spanish F1 star Alonso, 41, is enjoying a fine season with Aston Martin.
      He finished second in Sunday’s Monaco race behind champion Max Verstappen.
      And Alonso is now up to third in the driver standings, 24 points ahead of old foe Lewis Hamilton.
      He is now hoping for homecoming success at this weekend’s Spanish GP.
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      But Alonso, romantically linked with pop star Taylor Swift last month, will also be turning his sights to a major pay day at an auction house.
      The veteran racer has an epic collection of luxury cars, including a McLaren P1 and a Maserati GranCabrio.
      However, Alonso is now looking to get rid of one at an upcoming auction in Monaco on June 8 – specifically his ultra-rare Ferrari Enzo.
      Only 399 of the cars were ever made, with Alonso managing to get his hands on a 2011 version.
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      It has clocked up just 2,982 miles, has a top speed of 218mph and can go from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds.
      Alonso could pocket a tasty sum for it, with an older 2003 Ferrari Enzo – which also had more miles on the clock – recently selling for £3.5m in Paris.

      A statement from Monaco Car Auctions confirmed: “This Enzo gathers several major particularities.
      “In addition to being ‘Scocca n.1’ as mentioned in its Ferrari Classiche certification, there’s only 4,800km on the clock and it belongs until now to Fernando Alonso.” More

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      Ben Hunt: Red Bull CAN be ‘Invincibulls’ and win EVERY race this term as Verstappen turns F1 season into procession

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER says there is no way his Red Bull team can win every race this season — but I’m not too sure.After Max Verstappen’s dominant win in the rain-hit Monaco GP on Sunday, I asked him whether he felt it was achievable to win all the remaining 16 races having already wrapped up the first six.
      Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen could win every single F1 race this seasonCredit: Rex
      “You are trying to get me to do an Arsene Wenger here aren’t you?” he replied, with reference to the former Arsenal manager, who guided the Gunners through the 2003-2004 Premier League season without a single defeat.
      Wenger’s side, whose record was 49  games  unbeaten, are known as ‘The Invincibles’.
      But Horner is definitely in with a great chance to make his own, shall we call them, ‘Invincibulls’.
      His point is that in F1 racing there is “so much jeopardy” — pointing to the weather in Monaco and highlighting that the “competition is so strong”.
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      But really, Red Bull and 25-year-old driver Verstappen were a class above everyone else involved last weekend.
      Verstappen mastered qualifying, and while the rain did make some drama, he had pulled out such a huge gap over Fernando Alonso, it was not what you could call close.
      Where I do agree with the Red Bull boss is that Monaco needs changing if it wants to retain its place on the F1 calendar.
      Yes, there is all the history and it clearly appealed to the TikTok generation of ‘influencers’ who were chauffeured and ferried into the Principality with their mobiles at the ready.
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      But the reality is, with F1 having dull races in Azerbaijan and Miami in the two GPs before this, they needed to have some exciting racing, but there wasn’t any until the rain — and that was only due to human error.
      Horner said: “The problem we have is the cars are so big now that all venues have to evolve a little.
      “I think it would be great if there was just one area where we could create a bit of space for an overtake.
      “I’m sure with the creativeness there is, and the amount of land they’re reclaiming [from the sea around Monaco], there’s got to be the opportunity to squeeze in a bigger braking zone.
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      Verstappen could emulate Arsenal’s legendary Invincibles’ recordCredit: PA:Press Association
      “Maybe they can extend the circuit? If there is an opportunity to add another kilometre and a hairpin, that would be phenomenal.
      “It is something maybe to contemplate when you think of the next 20 years of Monaco. You don’t want to see it left behind.”
      I guess the same can be said about his rivals.

      CHEEKY Christian Horner pinched Toto Wolff’s electric scooter as the two battled through the crowds in Monaco.
      While the Mercedes boss was stopped for selfies, Red Bull supremo Horner seized the chance to nick his ride.

      WHILE the Monaco GP was in danger of being a dullard, the Indy 500 was a thriller – even if it was a bit like banger racing.
      There were crashes after crashes bringing out the red flags – I was wondering if it would ever end.
      Eventually Josef Newgarden was crowned the winner and clinched the first prize worth around £2.5 million.

      ORGANISERS of the Isle of Man TT race have introduced a new safety management system for this year’s race.
      Six riders were killed last year and changes have been made including digital red flags screens, more fast-response vehicles and a redesigned Race Control building.
      Practice for this year’s race kicked off yesterday and there will also be an additional Riders’ Briefing midway through qualifying week.
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      CELEBRITY chef Wolfgang Puck has devised a menu for Aston Martin’s VIP guests.
      Fittingly, the Austrian-American honed his skills at Monaco’s prestigious Hotel des Paris, which overlooks the circuit. More

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      F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2023: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full schedule ahead of HUGE race in Barcelona

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      MAX Verstappen triumphed in the Monaco Grand Prix, continuing Red Bull’s perfect F1 campaign.The Dutchman now has a whopping 39-point lead in the driver standings over his teammate Sergio Perez in second.
      Max Verstappen celebrates victory at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GETTY
      Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso came second in Monaco finishing 27.9 seconds behind the champion.
      Verstappen eased to victory in last year’s F1 Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 13 seconds ahead of Perez in second.
      Lewis Hamilton holds a joint record with Michael Schumacher, both claiming six victories in the prestigious race in Spain.
      When is the Spanish Grand Prix 2023?

      The Spanish Grand Prix 2023 will take place on Sunday, June 4th.
      The Grand Prix will start at 2pm BST.
      Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the track.

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      What channel is the Spanish Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The Spanish Grand Prix 2023 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream the race via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Barcelona.

      What is the schedule?
      Here is the full schedule for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend:
      Friday, June 2:

      Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30 BST
      Practice 2: 16:00-17:00 BST

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      Saturday, June 3:

      Practice 3: 11:30 – 12:30 BST
      Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 BST

      Sunday, June 4:

      Spanish Grand Prix: 2pm BST

      What are the current F1 driver standings:

      Max Verstappen – Red Bull: 144pts
      Sergio Perez – Red Bull: 105pts
      Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin: 93pts
      Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes: 60pts
      George Russell – Mercedes: 50pts
      Carlos Sainz – Ferarri: 48pts
      Charles Leclerc – Ferrari: 42pts
      Lance Stroll – Aston Martin: 27pts
      Esteban Ocon – Alpine Renault: 21pts
      Pierre Gasly – Alpine Renault: 14pts
      Lando Norris – Mclaren: 12pts
      Nico Hulkenberg – Haas: 6pts
      Oscar Piastri – Mclaren: 5pts
      Valtteri Bottas – Alfa Romeo: 4pts
      Zhou Guanyu – Alfa Romeo: 2pts
      Yuki Tsunoda – AlphaTauri: 2pts
      Kevin Magnussen – Haas: 2pts
      Alexander Albon – Williams: 1pts
      Nyck De Vries – AlphaTauri: 0pts
      Logan Sargeant – Williams: 0pts More