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      Racing icon Scott Bloomquist killed in plane crash after small aircraft accident near his home in Mooresburg, Tennessee

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      DIRT track racing legend Scott Bloomquist has tragically died in a plane crash.The 60-year-old reportedly died while flying his vintage plane near his Tennessee home on Friday morning.Scott Bloomquist died at the age of 60 in a plane crash on FridayCredit: GettyBloomquist had been flying his vintage plane near his home in TennesseeCredit: GettyBloomquist had a vast collection of planes on his propertyCredit: Youtube/FloRacingNews of Bloomquist’s death was confirmed by authorities, according to The Rogersville Review.Fellow racing driver Reid Millard took to Facebook to expand on the tragedy.”Scott Bloomquist was a great friend of mine along with a lot of people in the Dirt Late Model and racing community,” he wrote. “His mother Georgette just called me and wanted me to announce that he lost his life this morning.”At 7:15 EST this morning Scott was out flying his vintage airplane and had a crash on the Bloomquist family farm.”The local fire department and law enforcement are still on the scene.”Bloomquist is survived by his parents, sister, and daughter, Ariel, as per FloRacing.News of Bloomquist’s death prompted an outpouring of tributes on X.Most read in MotorsportOne fan dubbed Friday, “One of the saddest days in dirt racing history.””Dude was a legend and such a cool character. RIP Scott,” said a second.Brad Pitt secretly invites Hans Zimmer to F1 race as legendary composer starts writing Apex scoreWhile a third commented, “Unbelievable.. my prayers go out to Ariel his daughter his family and the racing community. “This is a huge and tragic loss. Prayers for healing.”A member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame since 2002, Bloomquist will go down as one of the sport’s all-time greats.He made his on-track debut driving his dad’s old car in 1980 at just 16 years old.Over the next 44 years, Bloomquist would go on to win 100 races in the Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Racing Series, along with five series titles.He also won 94 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races, winning the series on three occasions.His dominance also saw him rack up another 33 wins in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, along with one title.Scott Bloomquist’s racing legacySCOTT Bloomquist is one of the all-time greats of late model dirt track racing.Bloomquist’s incredible 44-year career began at just 16 years old in 1980, racing a car given to him by his dad.Over the next four decades, he would win five Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Racing Series titles, three with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and another one in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.Across those three series’ alone, he won over 200 races.Bloomquist also dabbled in Nascar, racing in the ARCA Menards Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and Nascar Southeast Series.Bloomquist also dipped his toes into the world of Nascar over the year.In 1991, he participated in three races in the ARCA Menards Series, with an average finish of 29.7.Three years later he participated in two races in the Nascar Southeast Series, finishing in the top five on both occasions.Fast forward to 2013, and Bloomquist made a one-off return to Nascar, this time in the Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports.Off the track, Bloomquist was an avid aviation enthusiast.Taught to fly by his dad, he first took to the skies alone when he was just 16.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn an interview in 2021, Bloomquist showed off his vast plane collection, including a World War II training aircraft, a World War I biplane, a Fokker triplane, and another biplane built by his dad.He even had a Rumpler which he said was used in the legendary movie, Lawrence Of Arabia.Blomquist’s racing career lasted an impressive 44 yearsCredit: Getty More

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      British Supersport champ rages at ‘absolute joke’ Ryanair after charging him to bring trophy home

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      BRITISH SUPERSPORT star Jack Kennedy was left fuming after Ryanair charged him £75 to bring home a trophy.The four-time world champion won at Thruxton last weekend to move top of the standings as he chases a fifth title.Jack Kennedy shelled out to bring his trophy homeThe Irishman is a decorated riderCredit: HandoutBut he revealed he had to shell out to bring home his trophy as the Irishman returned home from the UK.He took to X to vent his frustration alongside a photo as he got on board.He wrote: “Nice one @Ryanair charging me £75 to bring my trophy on board that I won in the UK and travelling home to Ireland FR667. What an absolute joke.”Fans were divided on social media over the extra fee.READ MORE IN SPORTOne wrote: “RyanAir would charge you per finger and per toe if they could.”Another added: “You should’ve put it on your head and said it’s a designer hat mate.”A third asked: “Awful, but is it a surprise?”A fourth commented: “Whats surprising is people travelling Ryanair and still being surprised by the additional charges.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a fifth wrote: “As much as you’re a great sportsman,you aren’t different to anyone else. “It’s classed as luggage/extra weight etc…. maybe next time send it by Royal Mail and wait forever for it to turn up ( that’s if it does )…..”League One club brutally trolled by fans for treating stars to Ryanair flight in pre-seasonRyanair have been contacted for comment.SunSport has revealed how the iconic Hungarian Grand Prix track looks virtually unrecognisable after being reduced to RUBBLE.Large parts of the the racetrack have been totally demolished just three weeks after McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won his first-ever F1 race there.The Hungaroring, known for its twisty and tight layout, is poised for significant upgrades under new ownership.The renovation comes after the track’s Formula 1 contract was extended until at least 2032.Check out these amazing collections More

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      Iconic F1 track looks unrecognisable as it is demolished and reduced to heaps of rubble just three weeks after race

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      THE iconic the Hungarian Grand Prix track looks virtually unrecognisable after being reduced to RUBBLE.Large parts of the the racetrack have been totally demolished just three weeks after McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won his first-ever F1 race there.The home of the Hungarian GP looks unrecognisableCredit: INSTAGRAM @hungaroring_officialMost of the track and grandstands have been demolishedCredit: INSTAGRAM @hungaroring_officialWith works planned to go until 2026Credit: INSTAGRAM @hungaroring_officialOne part of the track had already undergone a successful revamp before the GP three weeks agoCredit: INSTAGRAM @hungaroring_officialWork on the rest of the changes has startedCredit: INSTAGRAM @hungaroring_officialThe Hungaroring, known for its twisty and tight layout, is poised for significant upgrades under new ownership.The renovation comes after the track’s Formula 1 contract was extended until at least 2032.The planned changes include a new control tower, an updated main entrance, and the construction of a new media centre.Drivers will be happy to learn that a brand-new pit lane complex is also being constructed.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe paddock and fan zone behind the main grandstand had already undergone a speculator revamp before the Hungarian GP this year.Hungary’s Department of Defence, the State Secretariat for Sport, took over the ownership of the circuit in 2023.The redevelopment of the circuit will occur in stages, taking place between hosting the Hungarian GP each year until 2026.A total of 1,500 people have been working on the project, with four tower cranes and five mobile cranes in action.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAdditionally, the circuit will undergo modifications to meet the standards required for hosting a round of the MotoGP.Drivers and teams are currently enjoying a summer break and will resume the season at the Dutch racetrack on August 23.I’m a motorsports prodigy aged 18 – I have 1.5m followers on Instagram and already investing my winnings into propertyHamilton was pictured enjoying the Olympics in Paris, while George Russell took a well deserved holiday to the Cayman Islands with girlfriend Carmen Mundt.Last time out, Russell was emotionally stripped of his win at the Belgium GP after the stewards found him underweight in the post race checks.Hamilton, who finished behind Russell in an impressive Mercedes one-two, was handed his second GP win of the season after he lifted the British title for a record ninth time.Oscar Piastri won the Hungarian GP just three weeks agoCredit: The Mega AgencyThe track is known for its twisty and tight layoutCredit: Alamy More

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      Michael Schumacher’s son Mick, 25, set to be offered shock F1 return for 2025 with brand new team

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      MICK SCHUMACHER is set to be offered a Formula One return with Sauber – soon to be Audi – next year, according to reports.The 25-year-old, son of seven-time F1 world champion Michael, was dropped from the motorsport in 2022 after two tough years at Haas. Mick Schumacher could be given an F1 contract for 2025 by Sauber, soon to be AudiCredit: Mick SchumacherSince then he has performed as Mercedes’ reserve driver and has also raced for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship this year.Four seats remain up for grabs in F1 for 2025 at Mercedes, Alpine, RB and Sauber, who will be replaced by Audi from 2026.And according to reports from Germany, it is Sauber who are set to offer Schumacher a chance at redemption.It comes following the appointment of former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto, who oversaw Schumacher in the Ferrari driver academy for three years – as chief technical officer at the Swiss team.READ MORE IN F1Their project has also seen them land Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley as their team principal from 2025.Nico Hulkenberg – who is seeing out the 2024 season at Haas – has already been confirmed as one of Sauber’s two new drivers for next season.German publication Auto Motor Sport reports the team missed out on its two preferred candidates, with Carlos Sainz going to Williams and Esteban Ocon going to Haas.With the available experienced heads of the current field – Valtteri Bottas and Kevin Magnussen – also not putting in inspired displays this season, Sauber are considering a younger candidate.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet another problem comes into play here as well, with only 20-year-old Zane Maloney in the team talent pool.Meanwhile, Schumacher is viewed as a “relatively low-risk” option, since they would be able to easily look for a replacement in 2026 if he fails to perform.Rebecca Donaldson’s Glamorous Getaway with F1 Star Carlos Sainz Other drivers the team are considering are Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo, Liam Lawson and F2 championship leader Isack Hadjar.F1 is currently in the middle of its summer break, with racing not returning until the Dutch Grand Prix on August 25.Three-time world champion Max Verstappen currently leads the drivers championship by 78 points from McLaren’s Lando Norris.However, the Red Bull drivers has achieved just one podium in the last four races, with George Russell, Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton all coming home to take race wins in his place.Seven-time world champion Hamilton has taken two of these, with his latest at the Belgium GP only coming after Mercedes team-mate Russell was cruelly stripped of the win after his car was found to be underweight.Verstappen, 26, will be hoping to get back to winning ways at his home race of Zandvoort.Valtteri Bottas and Kevin Magnussen have also been linked with the vacant seatCredit: RexF1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and TBCMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and TBCRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Kika Cerqueira stuns in striped bikini after teaming up with F1 boyfriend Pierre Gasly

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      KIKA Cerqueria Gomes shows off her racing stripes after teaming up with her Formula 1 boyfriend for a new campaign.The Portuguese beauty, 21, posed in a blue string bikini as part of a swimwear shoot for Calzedonia.Kika Cerqueria Gomes looks stunning as she poses in the sea in a striped bikiniCredit: Capture Media AgencyKika and boyfriend Pierre Gasly recently teamed up to model sunglasses from his Hawkers rangeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-IwiQqCiww/?img_index=1She has been dating Alpine racer Pierre Gasly, 28, since 2022 and they recently teamed up to model sunglasses from his Hawkers range.Alongside snaps of them in the shades, he wrote on Instagram: “New ‘L’equipe’ drop is out!!! “Let the summer begin.”Kika’s, real name Francisca, mum Maria is a top TV presenter and model, and dad Goncalo was a racing driver.read more on f1Gasly, 27, drives for the Alpine team now co-owned by Trent Alexander-Arnold and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce.He is considered as one of the sport’s biggest rising stars.Frenchman Gasly showed good clutch control as he hugged Kika on a holiday in Italy earlier this year, after joking she was his “lucky charm” at race weekends.Earlier this year he also splashed out on a stunning helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef while on holiday in Australia.Most read in SportPierre Gasly enjoys dinner with Michael Jordan as NBA legend hilariously wears F1 star’s helmet and signs his trainers More

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      Christian Horner cleared for second time over sexting scandal which threatened marriage to Geri

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      GERI Halliwell’s  husband  Christian Horner has been cleared for a second time over the  sexting scandal which rocked their marriageThe Red Bull Formula One boss, 50, was accused by an employee of making  suggestive remarks, while texts were also leaked.Christian Horner has been cleared for a second time over the sexting scandalCredit: GettyGeri Horner is ‘very relieved’ that the employee’s appeal was thrown out, a source revealedCredit: GettyShe launched an appeal after a judge cleared Horner of wrongdoing   in March — and that has  also been thrown out.The F1 team said in a statement: “The complainant exercised the right to appeal, and the appeal was carried out by another independent KC. All stages of the appeal process have now been concluded, with the final outcome that the appeal is not upheld.“The KC’s conclusions have been accepted and adopted by Red Bull.“The internal process has concluded.”READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNERA source told The Sun that the drama had meant “weeks of hell” for the family, and added: “Geri is very relieved.“It has been a horrible process but she has loyally and staunchly stood by Christian throughout the entire ordeal. “They are on summer break at the moment so I’m sure this will be happy news for them. This is vindication for them.”The couple’s marriage had been put under pressure by the accusations of “inappropriate behaviour”.Most read in MotorsportChristian, who is paid £8million a year, denied any wrongdoing.And  he and Geri put on a united front as the initial complaint was dismissed less than 24 hours before the first practice session of the season.Inside Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen’s feudHowever, the alleged sexts were later leaked, along with an email purported to be between the woman and Christian, 50.He refused to comment to the Press.Geri, 52, was said to be left “mortified and angry” and for a while even reverted to her maiden name.The couple’s marriage had been put under pressure by the accusations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’Credit: GettyGeri and Christian have put on a united front during the scandalCredit: PAThe Sun’s front page after Christian Horner was cleared the first timeCredit: The SunBut she made a rare appearance at Silverstone last month as a show of support for her embattled husband.The couple, who wed in 2015, put on a brave face and posed for family snaps alongside her daughter Bluebell, 18, their son Montague, seven, and Geri’s step-daughter Olivia, 11.The unnamed complainant has been suspended by the team. More

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      F1 could return to Africa for the first time in three decades with country set for ‘serious’ talks to host Grand Prix

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      FORMULA ONE chiefs are set to hold talks with representatives of Rwanda next month over a Grand Prix bid.The F1 calendar is expected to expand in the near future amid the sport’s rapid growth in popularity.F1 chiefs are set to hold talks with Rwanda representatives over a potential African GPCredit: ReutersLewis Hamilton has repeatedly called for the sport to return to AfricaCredit: GettyAnd returning to Africa is understood to be a top priority for organisers.The last time an F1 race took place in Africa was in 1993 at the Kyalami Circuit, South Africa.While several countries in the region have expressed a desire to host a Grand Prix, Rwanda’s plans are considered the most advanced at this stage.For that reason, F1 chiefs are prepared to hold talks with the country’s representatives.Read More on F1F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed a meeting has been set up for next month.He told Motorsport.com: “They are serious. They have presented a good plan and actually we have a meeting with them at the end of September. It will be on a permanent track.”Domenicali continued: “We want to go to Africa, but we need to have the right investment, and the right strategic plan.”We need to have the right moment, and we need to make sure that also in that country, in that region, in that continent, there is the right welcoming, because, of course, they have other priorities.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We need to be always very careful in making the right choices.”Rwanda has shown an increasing interest in motorsport over the years.Cost of an F1 carRepresentatives of the Rwanda Development Board travelled to the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year to meet with the FIA.The East African country will also host this year’s FIA Annual General Assembly and Prize Giving Ceremony in December.Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has repeatedly called for F1’s return to Africa.Speaking ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, Hamilton said: “There’s one more race we need and that’s going to be Africa.”We have all the other continents and why not there? So that’s the one I’m working on pushing right now.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Iconic nineties F1 star looks unrecognisable in viral TikTok with his daughter as she tries on his old racing gear

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      AN iconic nineties Formula One driver has stunned fans after appearing in a viral TikTok alongside his daughter.The German won three F1 races after coming through the motorsport ranks alongside Michael Schumacher. Lea Frentzen went viral in a clip trying on her fathers 1999 F1 race suitCredit: tiktok @leafrentzenHeinz-Harald Frentzen won three F1 races in the 1990sCredit: EPAThe German now has a defined beard and appears on his daughters social media pageCredit: tiktok @leafrentzenHeinz-Harald Frentzen, now 57, drove for Sauber, Williams, Jordan and Arrows during his F1 career, and managed second and third place finishes in the 1997 and 1999 seasons respectively.But more than 20 years on from his final F1 race, he appears to have found a new lease of life on social media.And he has teamed up with his daughter, Lea to do so.Lea, 24, went viral after posting a TikTok of herself trying on her dad’s old Jordan racing suit from the 1999 season.READ MORE IN F1The yellow suit still had its numerous sponsors plastered across it, with the clip then cutting to Lea zipping up the front of the suit.It remarkably appeared to be a perfect fit, which she confirmed by captioning the post: “It fits.”Other clips on her social media page show her interviewing her father, sporting a very different look from his racing days.In his younger days Frentzen sported a clean shaven face, but has now grown out his facial hair to sport a well-defined beard.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is a look that has previously caught fans off guard, with a viral pic of Frentzen with his beard doing the rounds in October last year.Frentzen had a remarkable career as an F1 driver, both on and off the track.Greatest F1 track on Earth’ created featuring iconic parts from Silverstone, Spa and SuzukaHe was part of a big push by then F1-chief Bernie Ecclestone to get more German drivers into the sport, and being promoted shortly after Schumacher while driving alongside him and Karl Wendlinger.Earning his first seat in 1994 in the Mercedes-powered Sauber, Frentzen was eyed as a star for the future by team powerhouses at the time.Offers were forthcoming from from Williams – who won the 1993 championship – and McLaren in 1994.The Williams offer came following the death of F1 legend Ayrton Senna at the Imola Grand Prix that year.However, he turned it down out of loyalty to Sauber who had given him his big break.The latter went a very different way, coming directly from ex-McLaren CEO Ron Dennis before a harmless joke saw the move collapse.Frentzen said on the Beyond the Grid F1 podcast: “You know why I never got a chance at McLaren? In 1994 in Adelaide, my manager came to me and said then I had a call, Ron Dennis wanted to see me…”So, Ron Dennis came to me and said, ‘Hey Heinz, how is your English?’, and he said, ‘there might be some improvement in your English’.”And then I said for fun, ‘and how is your German?’, because we knew that Mercedes was coming to McLaren [as an engine supplier]. ‘You have to learn German as well’, I said.”He had a stone face. I was thinking I was funny, and my manager just pushed my arm like ‘what the f*** did you say that for?’. And I saw the face of Ron Dennis, and he never ever spoke again with me. He competed with Michael Schumacher for the F1 world championshipCredit: ReutersHe was surprisingly sacked by Jordan F1 team in 2001Credit: AP:Associated Press”He was so upset that I made this joke. And that’s why I never really had a chance at McLaren, because Ron Dennis for some reason didn’t like my sense of humour.”Frentzen won his first F1 race in 1997 when he also scored podiums in seven other races to finish second in the Championship.Despite a race win season and finishing second in the championship, there was a massive drop in performance in 1998, one Frentzen cannot explain to this day.In 1999, Frentzen headed to Jordan in a straight swap with Ralf Schumacher and came within touching distance of landing the title. Two race wins had put him on the path to glory despite a run-in with Schumacher at the Canadian GP when the Ferrari accelerated out of the pits and onto the racing line, causing Frentzen to spin out when he was poised to take the lead.Retirement at the European Grand Prix due to overlooking the anti-stall system later in the season would be the final nail in the coffin for his title hopes.Things did not get better for Frentzen at Jordan. In 2001 events came to a head when team principal Eddie Jordan sacked Frentzen halfway through the season.Frentzen claimed he had discussed terms with Jordan with a promise to sign him onto the team for next season, before learning he would not be signing a new deal.Frentzen said: “I was really upset and the team was upset that I was upset. It was a very bad situation… since then it [the relationship] was never the same again.”We arrived to Malaysia but everything was different. I have no explanation (to where the performance of the car went). “It was like someone was pulling a plug. Something was not running round anymore (in the car).READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then Eddie sacked me. There was no reason, it was just out of the blue with this letter from a lawyer and informed me, so that was a big shock… Eddie was getting a little stranger each race.”Frentzen eventually left F1 in 2003, later competing in Speedcar series, Le Mans 24hr and GT racing until 2014.Fans have been caught off guard by his new lookCredit: X heinz Harald Frentzen🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More