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      Ferrari make major update to Lewis Hamilton’s F1 steering wheel with special feature he used at Mercedes

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has received a major update to his Formula One car for the Japanese Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver has endured a mixed start with his new team, winning the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race but scoring just one championship point during the two Sunday feature races.Lewis Hamilton has seen a major upgrade brought to his Ferrari for the Japanese Grand PrixCredit: ReutersHamilton has asked for his steering wheel to include more information like it did when he was at MercedesCredit: AFPHamilton scored P4 in both practice sessions with the new wheelCredit: RexHowever, the seven-time F1 world champion will see a welcome upgrade for this weekend’s race with a feature brought over from his old team Mercedes.Hamilton has already been forced to hold a meeting with race engineer, Riccardo Adami, to outline what information he wants passed over from the pit wall.He has been consistently asking for changes to his car configuration, but has now seen a huge adjustment made to his steering wheel with new software being added to give him direct access to more data.Motorsport revealed how Hamilton’s steering wheel in the SF-25 had been given a new lever for the clutch and gear shift.READ MORE IN F1But a fresh report has detailed how Ferrari have tried to replicate the automation seen on Hamilton’s Mercedes steering wheel on to their own with a specially developed software.In addition to the classic indicators seen on an F1 steering wheel such as speed, gear, time and delta, Hamilton’s wheel features information on the race screen including engine mappings used.The upper left of the screen has an indicator of the SOC (hybrid management) and the ENG engine map used so he is always aware of which configuration is being used.At Mercedes much of the Power Unit information was linked to a single STRAT lever located in the lower part of the steering wheel which was grouped together into three areas.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAt Ferrari many of these elements were split, with the simplified Mercedes model being another change Hamilton has asked for.Elsewhere, under the box that indicates engine mapping, there is a space dedicated to what Ferrari call “Multi”.Lewis Hamilton recreates amazing Ferrari scene from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as fans demand he wins an Oscar This gives Hamilton access to secondary engine settings which he is said to have always wanted access to.The changes have not been implemented for Scuderia team-mate Charles Leclerc, who prefers to have less data on his screen during a lap.Hamilton finished in P4 in both practice sessions on Friday.FP2 was hit by chaos as FOUR red flags were waved thanks to a huge 185mph crash by Alpine rookie Jack Doohan and Fernando Alonso beaching his Aston Martin before two trackside grass fires.Elsewhere, the driver Hamilton replaced at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, had an embarrassing gaffe with Williams as he missed his box to change tyres – blasting “oh s***” down the team radio as he realised.Charles Leclerc is not having the change done to his wheelCredit: Reuters More

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      Kevin De Bruyne confirms he is LEAVING Man City after 10 years in emotional statement

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has announced he’s LEAVING Manchester City at the end of the season.The Belgium international’s future at the Etihad has been the subject of intense speculation for several months.Kevin De Bruyne has announced he’ll leave Manchester City at the end of the seasonCredit: REXThe midfielder will leave the Etihad after ten years as a Sky BlueCredit: PAThe 33-year-old announced his imminent departure in an emotional social media statementCredit: INSTAGRAM@KEVINDEBRUYNEHis £375,000-a-week contract with the Premier League champions expires at the end of the season.And in an emotional statement on social media, the club legend has confirmed his trophy packed ten-year love affair with the Sky Blues will end in the summer.The 33-year-old said: “Dear Manchester. Seeing this, you’ll probably realise where this is heading. “So I’ll get straight to it and let you know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player.READ MORE ON DE BRUYNE”Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. “That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first. Football led me to all of you – and to this city. “Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city, this club, these people… gave me EVERYTHING. “I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what – we won EVERYTHING.Most read in FootballKevin De Bruyne played a huge role in Manchester City becoming a global forceCredit: AFPHe’s considered by many to be the greatest Premier League midfielder of all timeCredit: PADe Bruyne has won the lot with Manchester CityCredit: GETTYJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family. “Manchester will forever be home on our kids’ passports – and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.Watch Kevin De Bruyne STORM OUT of live interview after ‘stupid’ question following Belgium’s defeat to France” We cannot thank the city, club staff, team-mates, friends and family enough for this ten-year ride. “Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”Let’s enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB.”De Bruyne – who is considered by many to be the greatest Premier League midfielder of all-time – has been linked with a move to several clubs.A move to the MLS with San Diego FC has been mooted, although the American club recently distanced itself from the proposed transfer.KDB has attracted interest from a number of Saudi Pro League clubs – including second-division side Neom SC – over the last year.The midfielder opened the door to a move to The Kingdom last summer, saying: “At my age, you have to be open to everything. “You’re talking about incredible amounts of money in what may be the end of my career. Sometimes you have to think about that. Kevin de Bruyne has racked up 106 goals and 174 assists during his time at the EtihadCredit: GETTYThe Belgian will go down as one of City’s greatest-ever playersCredit: GETTY”If I play there for two years, I will be able to earn an incredible amount of money. “Before that, I had to play football for 15 years. I may not even reach that amount yet. “Then you have to think about what that could mean next. But at the moment I haven’t had to think about that yet.”Merson jibeDe Bruyne joined City from Wolfsburg, who he got his career back on track with following a torrid spell with Chelsea, in the summer of 2015. City splashed out a then club-record fee of £55million to acquire his services, a figure many – most notably Paul Merson – baulked at.But that financial outlay proved to be worth its weight in gold, and then some, as De Bruyne would go on to establish himself as a Prem great.In 413 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s troops, the Belgian has scored an impressive 106 goals. But more impressively, he’s racked up a whopping 174 assists – the SECOND-MOST in Premier League history – behind only Ryan Giggs.De Bruyne will leave the Etihad having won everything the English top flight has to offer.He’s lifted the Premier League trophy six times, the FA Cup twice and the Carabo Cup five times. But perhaps the achievement he’ll be most proud of when he looks back on his time at Eastlands will be his lifting of the Champions League trophy in the 2022/23 season, in which City won a historic treble.Speaking today, City boss Guardiola called him one of the greatest to ever player for Man City. He said: “A sad day. A happy day for the fact that the pleasure personally that I lived this time with him. What he gave all of us, his humanity and of course I don’t have to say his influence on our success in the last decade. “It would be impossible to imagine that without him. A sad day because a part of us is leaving.”I read he’s been involved in 180 goals in terms of goals and assists. He’s one of the greatest midfielders that have ever played in this country. “You always have to be careful because of respect for the players who were at Maine Road and the last 20-30 years but come on, there’s no doubt he’s one of the greatest. He had injury problems for the last year and a half but his consistency in important games being there every three days.”Club World Cup confusionGuardiola also revealed there is uncertainty over whether De Bruyne will play in this summer’s Club World Cup.He revealed:  “I don’t know. We have to talk, the Club World Cup we have to extend the contract. He has to decide. “Hopefully he can continue playing football in another place, but I don’t know. The club has to talk to him and he has to say what he wants to do.”Read More on The SunThe tournament, which runs from mid June to mid July will see KdB’s contract expire half way through as things stand.Guardiola added: “It’s the first time he plays this competition and at the end of the first three games he is still under contract but after that if we go through I don’t know. Kevin has to tell and after that for the fact that the future can it be legally possible or not.” More

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      ‘Then I can think about calling it a day’ – Joe Joyce out to revive title hopes in Filip Hrgovic amid retirement talk

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      JOE JOYCE is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirement in the same breathe as he prepares to put his career on the line. Joyce returns on Saturday in Manchester on DAZN in a make-or-break clash following a punishing points loss to Derek Chisora in July. Joe Joyce is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirementCredit: GettyThe 39-year-old Olympic silver medalist faced calls to retire from his boxing peers – after two damaging defeats to Zhilei Zhang in 2023 as well. But Joyce still dreams of landing a world title shot but will first need to put doubts over his career to bed. He told Boxing Social: “I’ve been up the mountain twice, it’s the third time where I need to actually get the proper full belt. “Not an interim or anything like that, I just need to get the full title or full titles and then I can think about calling it a day. READ MORE IN BOXING”Of course I’m happy. I’m doing what I like to do. I have a big fight coming up and I’m excited for that. “While I’m still enjoying it and making money I’m going to continue doing my job.” Joyce beat Daniel Dubois – now the current IBF champion – in 2020 and looked on course for a shot at the world title. He held the WBO interim belt – making him mandatory to Oleksandr Usyk at the time – while also being linked with fighting Tyson Fury. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut his defeats to Zhang sent Joyce down the pecking order – despite returning with victory against Kash Ali last year. It was his loss to Chisora – hitting the canvas in the process – which left Joyce staring retirement in the face. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos But he looks to get back to winning ways against Hrgovic, 32, who is coming off an eight-round stoppage to Dubois, 27, last June. Joyce said: “I know exactly what to do. And I’m ready. It’s great to be in exciting fights. “He has a lot to offer because he’s high up in the rankings so that puts me back at the top of sport which is what I’m trying to do.” Joyce facing off with HrgovicCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal set to be ‘busiest team of summer transfer window’ as Mikel Arteta plots mouthwatering spending spree

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      ARSENAL are set to be the BUSIEST team in the summer transfer window, it’s been claimed.The Gunners’ title charge has fallen short this season due to their lack of an out-and-out striker.Arsenal title charge has fallen flat on its face this seasonCredit: AlamyIt’s claimed Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will go hell for leather in the summer transfer marketCredit: RexMikel Arteta is understood to be keen on signing a new frontman in the summer along with an additional defensive midfielder.And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed the Gunners are set to be the most active club in the fast-approaching window.When asked which club will be the busiest in the summer, the Italian told GiveMeSport: “I’d say Arsenal, for sure.”But Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City will also be really busy this summer.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS”Chelsea will be there with some signings, as usual.”Arsenal are understood to be considering acquiring the services of either Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko.Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is also said to be on Arteta’s summer wishlist, which he’ll undoubtedly have passed on to the Gunners’ new Sporting Director Andrea Berta.Arteta has already teased several arrivals this summer, saying: “It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.“In the beginning, there were a lot of players with three, four or five-year contracts, so the turnaround of the squad and how you visualise the next five years was very dependent on that.Arteta gives worrying Gabriel injury update as Arsenal sweat on four defenders ahead of Real Madrid clash“There are certain positions we didn’t expect to have someone like Ethan Nwaneri or Myles Lewis-Skelly contributing to, which has been great.“The way you start to evolve, you start to master certain things then the changes cannot be that much. That’s where we are.“The line now is thinner, the margins are smaller. But the cost of that, as well, increases. So it goes a little bit in a different direction.“We want to increase the depth of the squad, but as well, we want to increase the quality and the skills we need to go to the next step.“It’s a big summer for many things because first of all we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then obviously how can we improve and evolve the team.”Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Goodison Park to take on Everton. More

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      ‘Trying to make a name for himself’ – David Adeleye brutally hits back at Jeamie TKV after press conference table flip

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      DAVID ADELEYE slammed Jeamie Tshikeva’s press conference table flip as a desperate stunt to boost his name. The bitter rivals settle their grudge on Saturday night in Manchester on DAZN – with bragging rights and the British title up for grabs. Jeamie TKV tried to chuck a table at David AdeleyeCredit: GettyAdeleye slammed TKV for his stuntCredit: GettyBut the fight threatened to start early when the usually soft-spoken Tshikeva – known as TKV – tried to launch a table Adeleye’s way. But Adeleye told Ring Magazine: “I know he’s obviously trying to make a name for himself. “Like I was saying, his manager was saying Jeamie’s phone, no one was really calling him or whatnot. “So he had to do something to make himself relevant.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAdeleye, 28, was beaten for the first time in October 2023 following a devastating knockout by Fabio Wardley, 30, in Saudi Arabia. But he bounced back in December with an equally savage first-round stoppage of Solomon Dacres, 31, in December. TKV, 31, meanwhile is 8-1 and looks to settle bad blood with former sparring partner Adeleye. The two were already forced apart after an explosive argument live on-air at talkSPORT. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the verbal jabs continued at the press conference – sparking the table throw which was straight out of the volatile Derek Chisora playbook. Adeleye said: “You called me and said, ‘I know you’re going to do Dacres,’ and after that you were saying, ‘You’re the truth.’ David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight “Your manager said to me there is nothing for Jeamie, nothing going on for Jeamie and we know he ain’t getting nothing. “Let’s be real about it. You’re a bitch. Every time I fight security come because they know I’m on smoke. With you, there is no security.” Adeleye then began banging the table and shouted: “I’m the truth! Trust me, Jeamie.”TKV responded by standing up, picking up the table and attempting to chuck it Adeleye’s way before security intervened. A planned face-off was then subsequently and wisely scrapped.TKV was raging after the rowCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Oh s***’ – Embarrassing moment F1 star drives past his own pit box after forgetting he’s switched teams

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      WE may be three races into the Formula One season, but old habits die hard.At least they do for Carlos Sainz, who suffered an embarrassing gaffe during Free Practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Carlos Sainz suffered an embarrassing gaffe at the F1 Japanese Grand PrixCredit: GettySainz missed the turn-in for the Williams box during FP1, which saw him swear on the radioCredit: YouTubeThe Williams driver, who has picked up one point for the British constructor so far this season, was entering the pitlane to change his tyres at the Suzuka Circuit.Sainz’s race engineer, Gaetan Jego, was heard saying on the radio: “Box, box. Box, box. Remember we’re at the beginning of the pitlane.”However, ex-Ferrari driver Sainz embarrassingly missed the turn-in to his box and continued driving towards the end of the pitlane, believing that was where the team were based.Realising his blunder, the Spaniard said: “Oh s***! I missed it guys. I thought we were at the end, sorry.”READ MORE IN F1Jego, who has been with Williams since 2020, replied: “OK, so straight out, and we’re boxing again.”Embarrassed by the gaffe but able to laugh it off, the 30-year-old said: “Yeah, sorry about that.”Lewis Hamilton famously made a similar blunder in 2013 after joining Mercedes from McLaren when he stopped in the his old team’s box during the Malaysian Grand Prix.Sainz finished P10 in the session before matching the result in a chaotic FP2 which saw FOUR red flags waved after Jack Doohan and Fernando Alonso crashed out and two fires ignited trackside.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHis use of explicit language is unlikely to see him punished by the FIA, who introduced controversial swearing guidelines last year which angered F1 stars after it was revealed they could land hefty fines for the act.However, in the driver’s briefing before the Australian Grand Prix, the rules were clarified to allow swearing in the heat of the moment if it was not offensive to others – although media obligations do not allow for any foul language.F1 suspended after fire at Japanese Grand Prix as three red flags cause chaos during practice Before arriving at Williams, Sainz had raced at Ferrari for four years.In that time he picked up four race wins and six poles, finishing fifth in the driver’s world championship standings three times and seventh once.Sainz made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso, now Racing Bulls in 2015, after coming through the Red Bull driver development programme.He raced with the team until late in 2017 when he joined Renault for the final four races of that season.The Smooth Operator would find his way to McLaren in 2019, securing his first F1 career podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix before adding a career-best P2 at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.Ferrari came calling the following year, with Sainz picking up his first F1 win at the British Grand Prix in 2022.Read More on The SunDry conditions are set to hold for qualifying tomorrow before a cold front moves in with the chance of rain for the race on Sunday.Suzuka is the first of a triple-header which sees F1 travel to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in consecutive weeks. More

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      ‘I thought you were 40’ – Filip Hrgovic in hilarious back and forth over Joe Joyce’s age as he vows to KO ‘old’ Brit

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      JOE JOYCE is out to prove that age is just a number – after Filip Hrgovic tried to put years on him. Joyce returns on Saturday in Manchester in a make-or-break clash with his career on the line. Filip Hrgovic had a hilarious exchange over Joe Joyce’s ageCredit: GettyJoyce fights Hrgovic in ManchesterCredit: GettyAnd he does so against Hrgovic – who was beaten by Joyce in a 2013 amateur bout. The two go way back, but still the travelling Croatian still does not know how old his British rival is. Hrgovic said: “Man’s, he’s 40 years old.”But Joyce hit back: “Actually, 39. But near enough.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHrgovic, 32, said with a smile: “Okay, I didn’t know. If he’s 39 then he’s young. “I thought you were 40. But, look, he’s definitely not at the peak of his career and fighters get old and that’s just the reality. “I’m seven years younger and I think it’s going to play a role in this fight.”Hrgovic returns as a beaten fighter for the first time having been stopped in eight rounds by Daniel Dubois, 27, last June. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJoyce meanwhile lost a punishing points decision to Derek Chisora, 41, a month later to leave his career in the balance. But he looks to KO any retirement talk by getting back to winning ways against Hrgovic. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos Joyce said: “It’s a good fight. It’s good to share the ring with Hrgovic again – we had a good scrap last time, 12 years ago. “The same result is going to happen. I’m going to win and then get elevated back to the top of the sport.”Hrgovic stepped in for Dillian Whyte, 36, who pulled out with an injured finger. He said: “It was short notice. I had just a few weeks. But I was already in good shape. That is why I accepted this fight. “I think it’s a good opportunity for me and this win will hopefully bring me back to the top. “I’m looking forward to winning on Saturday, knocking him out, and getting back to the top. That’s the plan.” Joyce facing off with HrgovicCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It’s not easy to get pelters right at your face’ – James Maddison reveals awkward confrontation with Tottenham fans

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      JAMES MADDISON admits it was difficult to front up to Tottenham fans following their defeat to Chelsea.The midfielder and his team-mates were showered with criticism by Spurs fans after Thursday night’s 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge, their 16th of the season.Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat to London rivals Chelsea on Thursday nightCredit: GETTYJames Maddison went over to the travelling Spurs supporters to acknowledge them after the final whiteCredit: REXThe English international admits it was hard to front up to the fans after the team’s 16th league loss of the seasonCredit: SKY SPORTSBut the England international insists Ange Postecoglou’s troops – who are languishing in 14th in the Prem table – had to face the music.He told Sky Sports: “I think it’s still important that we go over and show our appreciation for them”Even though we’re not getting a nice reception. Let’s put it that way.”That’s why I still walk over there, I think they deserve that. READ MORE ON SPORTS”Even though it’s not easy to go over and get pelters right at your face.”But like I said, they pay their money, they travel all over for us and we’re just as disappointed as they are.”Spurs could end the season on a high if they lift the Europa League trophy next month.And Maddison has urged the Spurs faithful to get behind over the next few weeks.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTottenham are currently languishing in 14th place in the Premier League tableCredit: REUTERSHe said: “It can still be a super special season if we lift silverware. We’re in the quarterfinal.”We’re two fixtures away from a European final, so it can still be a very special season.’People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea loss”The message would be: Just stick with us. We need them as much as they need us.”Again, they probably don’t want to be listening to me right now after another defeat in the league.”That’s fine, but I have to answer your questions. So just try and stick together, I guess.”Spurs will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Championship-bound Southampton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. More