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    Premier League star in SUV crash just HOURS before Europa League crunch match

    ASTON Villa footballer Jhon Durán smashed his luxury SUV just hours before their crunch match against Lille.The Colombia international was seen using his phone while standing next to his crushed BMW X6 in Birmingham.Aston Villa footballer Jhon Durán smashed his luxury SUV just hours before their crunch match against LilleCredit: X/TwitterThe Colombia international was seen using his phone while standing next to his crushed BMW X6 in BirminghamCredit: GettyPictures posted on X/Twitter showed him wearing a cap and a gold chain with a jumper tied around his Villa training shorts.The bonnet of his grey £73,000 car was crumpled with the front grill missing a headlight as fluids leaked out from the undercarriage.Eyewitnesses claimed he crashed into a van at around 11.20am today on the Holloway Head B4127.One told The Sun: “Durán immediately made sure everyone was OK and stayed at the scene to be fair to him.Read more Sports News”His car was in a really bad way and I would not be surprised if it was written off as that’ll be a dear repair.”It caused hefty delays through the City Centre but the main thing is no one was injured.”I guess it’s not ideal preparation for the big game but I hope he still made it to Villa Park on time.”A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We were called to Holloway Head, Birmingham at around 11.20am today (April 11) to reports of a collision involving a car and a van.Most read in Football”No injuries were reported.”Durán, 20, is believed to be fine and will start on the bench for tonight’s Europa Conference League quarter-final.Roy Keane tips Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins to make move to ‘top team’ like Man Utd, City or LiverpoolThe Colombian has largely been used as a substitute since signing for the Villans for a reported £15million in January 2023.But many tipped him to start the home leg against French side Lille with England star striker Olly Watkins still recovering from injury.He scored his first Premier League goal in the 4-0 win against Everton last August before netting his first goal in Europe against Hibernian two weeks later.The young prodigy, who previously played for US side Chicago Fire, has won eight caps for Colombia, scoring once against Japan on his debut.Villa were approached for comment.Durán, 20, is believed to be fine and will start on the bench for tonight’s quarter-final More

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    Harry Kane crash: Three of England star’s kids rushed to hospital after car smash in Germany on day striker flew to UK

    THREE of Harry Kane’s kids were rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle car crash in Germany.His two daughters and one of his sons were involved in a pile-up in Germany on the day the Bayern Munich ace landed in England for his side’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.Louis three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven were taken to hospital by the emergency servicesA Renault driver, 20, smashed into a black Mercedes Vito while trying to turn onto a motorway slip roadCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentThe kids were travelling in the Mercedes vanCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentEmergency services transported eight people to hospitalCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentKane, 30, played and scored in Tuesday night’s game — the day after the Monday afternoon crash.A Renault driver, 20, smashed into a black Mercedes Vito while trying to turn onto a motorway slip road, as reported by Bild.Three of the top striker’s children – Louis three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven – were travelling in the Mercedes and were taken to hospital as a precaution.A spokesman for Kane said: “There was a crash, but the kids are fine, and none were injured.”No injuries at all. They went to hospital for a routine check-up.”Kane’s wife Katie and their youngest child Henry, seven months, were not in the car.The Mercedes was driven by a 24-year-old woman from the district and there were three passengers in the Renault, aged three, 43 and 48.A Land Rover, driven by a 62-year-old woman, was also caught up in the shocking collision. Most read in FootballAll eight people involved in the smash suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospital via ambulance and helicopters, cops said.POLICE STATEMENTIn a statement, Munich police said: “On Monday, April 8th, 2024, around 5:15 p.m., a 20-year-old resident of Munich was driving a Renault car on state road 2071 towards the A95.”A 48-year-old, a 43-year-old and a three-year-old (all of whom live in Munich) were also passengers in the 20-year-old’s car.”At the same time, a 24-year-old resident of the Munich district was also driving a Mercedes car on State Road 2071 in the opposite direction. “There were three children between the ages of five and seven in the 24-year-old’s vehicle (all of whom lived in the Munich district).KANE BACK IN BRITAIN
    Harry Kane returned to his former North London stomping ground on Tuesday night to haunt old foes Arsenal once again.
    The ex-Tottenham talisman was back on these shores with Bayern Munich to take on the Gunners in the Champions League quarter-finals.
    He helped the German giants to a 2-2 draw with Arsenal, with the two sides set to meet again in Munich next week.
    Kane, 30, put Bayern 2-1 up from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, after Leroy Sane had been fouled by William Saliba in the box.
    After the game, the England captain spoke to TNT Sports.
    He said: “Having no fans here tonight was tough. Having a full stadium [next week] will push us on.
    “We had a big chance to go 3-1 up but Leroy didn’t put it away unfortunately.
    “It’s been an amazing experience in Germany personally. To see a different culture and a different league.
    “The league is gone this season but I am there for a long time.”

    “At the junction with the A95, the 20-year-old wanted to turn left onto the motorway access road there. The 20-year-old’s car collided with the 24-year-old’s oncoming car.”As a result, the 20-year-old’s car began to skid and collided with another Land Rover car belonging to a 62-year-old who lives in the Munich district and was on the exit of the A95 motorway slip road.”All occupants of the vehicles involved suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision. They were taken to hospitals by helicopter and emergency services, among other things. The 62-year-old went to the doctor herself.”There was material damage amounting to tens of thousands of euros.”The spokesperson added the junction area was partially closed for about two hours.Munich traffic police are now in charge of further investigation.NEW LIFE IN GERMANYHarry Kane and his family moved to Germany in August last year after the striker signed a £104million transfer to Bayern from Tottenham.He moved his wife Kate and their four kids into a luxury £30million mansion previously owned by ex-Bayern stars Mehmet Scholl and Lucas Hernandez – in an area dubbed the Beverly Hills of Bavaria..Katie and Harry are childhood sweethearts who have been together since they met in their school days.The pair got engaged during July 2017, when Kane was aged 23, on a holiday in the Bahamas.Kane got down on one knee on a beach to ask the question – then revealed on Twitter that “she said yes!”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair married in the summer of 2019, with Kane announcing that he had married his “best friend”.They shared the birth of their latest child, baby boy Henry, on August 20, 2023.Inside Harry and Kate’s life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’BEFORE finding their perfect family home, Harry and his clan had been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
    The five-star resort is frequented by celebs and footballers, costing an eye-watering £10,000 per night to stay.
    Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players as it is only a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
    Kane is also joining the current Bayern squad living there; Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
    And Katie could also rub shoulders with new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer.
    There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
    The area is known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, ans is Germany’s wealthiest municipality.
    A source previously told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions.
    “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.” 
    The family have a variety of high-end restaurants and eateries in the area.
    They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
    Another Bayern star hotspot is H’ugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
    There are also plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week. 

    The children did not suffer any serious injuriesCredit: InstagramIt is understood Harry Kane had just landed back home for the Champions League clash as the ordeal took placeCredit: GettyA Land Rover was also involved in the collisionCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentIt is understood no one suffered serious injuriesCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentThree cars were caught up in the smashCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire Department More

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    F1 world champion selling £1.8million supercar that is one of only seven ever made – and will teach you how to drive it

    MIKA HAKKINEN will teach someone to drive his limited edition supercar – if they can find the estimated £1.8m to buy his McLaren at auction.The two-time F1 champ has enlisted the help of international auction house Bonhams to sell his motor.This McLaren supercar could be yours for just £1.8mCredit: mediadrumimagesIt boasts a top speed of 217mphCredit: mediadrumimagesThis particular model is one of only SEVEN madeCredit: mediadrumimagesThe stunning model is one of just seven VP prototypes ever created with interest expected to be extremely high.Built in 2013, the McLaren P1 Coupe Validation Prototype 3 road car is expected to sell for between £1.3m and £1.8m in Monaco in May.The luxury automobile can rocket from nought to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 217 mph.And one lucky buyer will get more than they bargained for.READ MORE F1 NEWSThat’s because the Flying Finn himself is throwing in a day of exclusive driving lessons for the winning bidder.Hakkinen’s car, used for durability testing, is the only one to head for sale.The P1 was his first road-going custom McLaren and he even picked out the black colour scheme, featuring orange accents in the team’s signature shade.Hakkinen no longer drives for the iconic racing team, but he has served as an ambassador for the brand since 2017.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd the Finnish ex-racer is no stranger to headlines.The 55-year-old created a buzz from the moment he started racing in the sport’s junior categories.Hakkinen recovered from serious injuries to emerge as one of Michael Schumacher’s greatest rivals in the 1990s.He became McLaren’s lead driver after Ayrton Senna left for Williams-Renault in 1994.Formula One legend Sebastian Vettel says it would ‘depend on the package’ and ‘the car’ for him get behind the wheel again He became a top challenger for Schumacher when the team recruited Adrian Newey OBE – the current Red Bull chief technical officer. Newey oversaw the new McLaren MP4-13-Mercedes – which proved all-conquering during 1998.Newey is also one of the most successful designers, winning twelve Constructors’ Championships with three different teams.That includes being the brains behind three-time champion Max Verstappen’s current RB18.Hakkinen was crowned world champion in 1998 and again in 1999. More

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    Watch heart-stopping moment race car is sent flying 90 degrees in the air towards fans after ‘freak’ crash

    FANS were left terrified after a speedway car flipped into the air and hurtled towards spectators in New Zealand.The terrifying moment saw one of the cars fly 90 degrees into the air and over the safety barriers of the track.The cars collided on a speedway cornerCredit: https://nypost.com/After the car in front rolled, the green car was sent flying verticallyCredit: https://nypost.com/Such was the speed, the car went flying towards the barriersCredit: https://nypost.com/The car went flying for the barriersCredit: https://nypost.com/The car produced sparks as it flewCredit: https://nypost.com/Somehow no one was hurt as the car hit the standsCredit: https://nypost.com/Despite the car breaching the barriers, thankfully no one was hurt.The incident came on one of the speedway turns, when the front of a lime green speedway car collided with the rear bumper of a purple rival.The collision sent the purple car rolling which in turn flipped the green car.After breaching the barriers and flying into the stands, sparks could be seen flying from the green car.READ MORE IN RACINGThe horrifying crash took place in Dunedin, New Zealand.Event organiser Jason Guteridge called the “never seen before” collision a “freak accident”.Speaking to the Otago Daily Times, Guteridge said: “We haven’t had a car breach one of our fences at a speedway venue for a very very long time. Actually, the last time that it happened – I can’t actually remember.He said the height of the speedway fences had been raised to four metres ten years ago – but a review would take place into raising them again.Most read in MotorsportA second angle showed the near-miss nature of the crashCredit: https://nypost.com/Beachlads Speedway President told The New Zealand Herald: “The drivers were OK and no one from the public was hurt.”Speedway New Zealand have also confirmed they will be reviewing the incident.Horror moment driver is thrown from car like a rag doll as it barrel rolls down beach in horror crash…but he walks away More

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    I bought a rare piece of Man Utd star’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce for just £60 – now I’m selling it for a fortune

    A MEMORABILIA dealer plans to make a fortune selling a piece of Marcus Rashford’s destroyed Rolls Royce.The United ace wrote off the £700k motor last September before a YouTuber bought the wreck for £187k.Marcus Rashford wrote off the £700k motor last September outside Manchester United’s Carrington training groundCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe intact white plastic casing, which has a black scuff and a few scratches on it, is being flogged on eBay for £999Neither Rashford or the gran in the other car were injured in the September 23 smash outside United’s Carrington training groundCredit: EPABut a stray wing mirror casing was found at the crash scene by a Man U super fan who sold it to Thomas Dawson for £60.Now flogging it for £999 on eBay, Thomas told The Sun: “It’s worth more than £60 as a part, let alone the fact its right off Rashford’s car.”They are £200 to buy one.”There are loads of views on it at the moment. It is unusual, some weirdo might like it.”Read More on Marcus RashfordNeither Rashford or a gran in the other car were injured in the September 23 smash outside United’s Carrington training ground.The accident toppled a traffic light cam and caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Mansory Black Badge Wraith.The 74-year-old woman and the United star were both left shaken-up but had no serious injuries, a source told The Sun.Breaking his silence in an Instagram post, Rashford said: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”Most read in FootballYouTuber Mat Armstrong bought the wreck in an auction last week, beating 100 other bidders.But the intact white plastic casing, which has a black scuff and a few scratches on it, remains in oven cleaner Thomas’s hands.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACEThe 34-year-old, from Peterborough, Beds, reckons the left-side car part is the most unusual item he’s come across.Thomas spends his weekends travelling around the country getting autographs from the likes of Harry Kane and Adam Sandler which he sells on The Sport Cave Memorabilia.A Brazil shirt signed by Pelé for £499 and a £449 tennis racket with Novak Djokovic’s signature are also up for grabs.Armstrong, who boasts 2.55million subscribers, admitted that he was shocked at how bad the damage to the car actually was, and described it as “wrecked” when he bought it.Despite the car clearly being severely damaged in the pictures on the online listing, it was claimed by the auction company that the car could start.He had no such luck, and had to work for much of the evening to fire it up even once.He jokingly added: “There’s no way they started it. The only person who would know if this thing starts is Rashford.”After a night toiling away, they eventually did manage to jump start the vehicle, using Mat’s father’s Citroen people-carrier.But that proved to be a one-off, with the car then failing to start on its own accord.Upon closer inspection, Mat said: “The suspension’s a mess,” Before adding: “And the exhaust is perished.”He then compared the curvature on the car caused by the crash to that of a banana.Adding to the problem is the fact that the Rolls is a Mansory Black Badge, with Mansory parts being some of the most expensive in the world.One of the Mansory logos on the outside of the car alone would have cost over a grand to replace, which showed the scale of the task ahead.The solution seems to be that the YouTuber will buy an older second hand Rolls Royce and use it for parts, with the cheapest car costing around £90k.Rashford reportedly purchased the white Rolls Royce Mansory Black Label Wraith for £700,000Credit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe 34-year-old, from Peterborough, Beds, reckons the left-side car part is the most unusual item he’s come acrossThe wing mirror is clearly missing its casing in a video shared by Mat Armstrong, who purchased the vehicleCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe accident caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Rolls Royce Mansory Black Badge WraithThe car crash also toppled a traffic light cam and caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Mansory Black Badge WraithCredit: ZenpixThomas Dawson, pictured here with movie star Adam Sandler, collects and sells autographs and memorabiliaMat Armstrong plans to restore the wrecked RollerCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBE More

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    I bought Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce for £184,000 – but had no idea it was completely destroyed

    A YOUTUBER has bought Marcus Rashford’s old Rolls-Royce, which was wrecked in a crash in September – but admits “the damage was way worse than I first thought”.Made by Rolls Royce in collaboration with German luxury car manufacturer Mansory, Rashford originally paid an eye-watering £700,000 for the vehicle. Marcus Rashford originally paid £700,000 for the custom-made vehicleCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe left side of the car was completely wrecked after crashing into a traffic poleCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe car belonged to Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyYouTuber Mat Armstrong has vowed to bring it back to lifeCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEBut the car was written off last September when Rashford was involved in a collision.Fortunately, neither Rashford or the other driver were injured in the crash, which also saw the car knock over a traffic pole.The accident caused extensive damage to the left side of the vehicle and subsequently saw it listed for auction.YouTuber Mat Armstrong, who boasts 2.55million subscribers, bought the vehicle for £185k, a snip of the original £700k Rashford paid for the vehicle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut he admits that he was shocked at how bad the damage to the car actually was, and described it as “wrecked”. Despite the car clearly being severely damaged in the pictures on the online listing, it was claimed by the auction company that the car could start.But the YouTuber had no such luck, and had to work for much of the evening to fire it up even once.He jokingly added: “There’s no way they started it. The only person who would know if this thing starts is Rashford.”Most read in FootballThe car being mounted revealed the full extent of the damageCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe Wraith had to be lifted in by ForkliftCredit: MAT ARMSTRON YOUTUBEThe rear wheel was completely goneCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEOne of the windows was also smashedCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBECASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter a night toiling away, they eventually did manage to jump start the vehicle, using Mat’s father’s Citroen people-carrier.But that proved to be a one-off, with the car then failing to start on its own accord.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACE[embedded content]Upon closer inspection, Mat said: “The suspension’s a mess,” Before adding: “And the exhaust is perished.”He then compared the curvature on the car caused by the crash to that of a banana.Adding to the problem is the fact that the Rolls is a Mansory Black Badge, with Mansory parts being some of the most expensive in the world.One of the Mansory logos on the outside of the car alone would have cost over a grand to replace, which showed the scale of the task ahead.The solution seems to be that the YouTuber will buy an older second hand Rolls Royce and use it for parts, with the cheapest car costing around £90k.The video showcasing the project was only uploaded yesterday, and the project still has a long way to go, so the rest of the restoration is likely to follow soon.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs part of the video, Mat has decided to auction off the left wing of the Rolls and sign it, saying that he hopes Rashford will sign it too.Tickets for the wing cost £1 each, with all of the funds being donated to food bank charity FareShare, which Rashford is a huge supporter of.The YouTuber admitted it’s his toughest challenge yetCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBE More

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    Man Utd star ‘inhaled laughing gas from balloons’ before he was involved in 74mph car crash in his Audi A3

    FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams inhaled laughing gas before being involved in a high speed car crash, a court heard today.The Man United defender faced magistrates over last year’s 74mph smash.Brandon Williams pictured today as a court heard that he inhaled laughing gas before he was involved in a high speed car crashCredit: CHRIS NEILLWilliams behind the wheel last year as he arrived for Man Utd trainingCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAs Williams, 23, looked on, prosecutor Katie Johnson said he had been driving his Audi A3 S Line motor at speeds over 90mph along the A34 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and was involved in an accident at a speed of 74mph.Ms Johnson said: “He was seen by witnesses to have taken nitrous oxide from balloons.”Williams, formerly of Wilmslow but who gave his address as his parents’ home in Harpurhey, Manchester, appeared in the dock in Crewe dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.The clerk to the court said that Williams denied dangerous driving and did not accept he was responsible for the accident. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe also denied he was impaired and that he had no insurance.Magistrates sent the case for trial at Chester crown court with a hearing on April 19. Williams, who is on £65,000-a-week, was granted unconditional bail.He joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.Most read in FootballHe has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford — firstly with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town where Williams has made 15 appearances.Williams joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first teamCredit: GettyMan United legend Patrice Evra reveals he convinced Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams first-team chanceWilliams, who has represented England at U20 and U21 level, is currently injured and returned to United’s training base prior to Christmas to work on his fitness.Last month we told how a football star had checked into rehab addicted to nitrous oxide.The anaesthetic gas is popular among players who inhale it from balloons for a short high.Risks include heart attacks, stroke and brain damage, while prolonged use can lead to depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.In November nitrous oxide was made a controlled Class C drug.Footie clubs now regularly test players. One set to sign for a Championship club saw the deal break down after doctors found signs his nervous system was ravaged by his use of laughing gas.Williams’ case was heard at the law courts in Crewe todayCredit: Alamy More

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    Brit F1 sensation Oliver Bearman FAILED his first driving test by faulting at lights leaving him asking ‘what the hell?’

    TEEN F1 star Oliver Bearman flunked his first driving test by messing up at lights.The 18-year-old pipped idol Lewis Hamilton in a stunning debut race in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.F1 sensation Oliver Bearman at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on SaturdayCredit: APDespite joining Ferrari’s academy at 16, he failed his first driving test due to a gaffe at the traffic lightsCredit: UNPIXSBut despite joining Ferrari’s academy at 16, he needed a second test attempt before being allowed on UK roads.Oliver is said to have failed over “response to traffic lights”, which probably means he pulled away too quickly.He enlisted the help of David Currey for a two-hour lesson before passing in October 2022.David, 52, who lives near Chelmsford, Essex, said: “He got in touch over Instagram because I live in his family’s village. READ MORE ON FORMULA ONEI could see from his pictures that he was an F3 driver at the time.“We did the lesson in his BMW. I felt totally safe even though I didn’t have my foot controls. “He had failed his test before on a traffic-light fault. I am not sure if it was for running an amber. Maybe he didn’t stop.“Or it could have been how he was positioned at the lights. When he failed he was a bit like, ‘What the hell’.Most read in Motorsport“I mean, he has been driving since a kid. But he was so polite and just wanted to learn how to pass.“He asked a lot of questions and seemed very down-to-earth, a great lad. Proud Oliver with his test certificate after passingOliver together with girlfriend Estelle OgilvyCredit: InstagramTikToker Estelle Ogilvy’s glam life as she splits time between jetting to watch F1 boyfriend Oliver Bearman and studying “When he sent me a text saying he had passed with no minors I wrote, ‘Well done lad!’.”David, an instructor for 12 years and who charges £37 an hour, added: “Oliver sent me a picture of him and his pass certificate. I only have two or three students a year that pass with no faults.“His dad and family deserve all the credit. His road test was only a small part but I’m proud I helped him pass it.”Oliver’s F1 chance at Jeddah came when he was drafted in for Spaniard Carlos Sainz.He finished seventh, with seven-time champion Lewis ninth. Asked what he would say to Oliver after his recent success, David said: “I would say, keep going to absolute legend. But if I see him back home then I don’t want to do any racing with him.“I don’t want a burn out at the red lights in the village.” More