McLaren legend Mika Hakkinen was the ‘only’ F1 driver who could get into the head of Michael Schumacher, according to the seven-time world champion’s former paddock friend, Richard Hopkins. Hakkinen and Schumacher shared one of the all-time great F1 rivalries, competing against each other between 1991 and 2001, and winningContinue Reading
George Russell has revealed that he held talks with Red Bull and McLaren before signing for Mercedes as a junior driver. The 27-year-old progressed through the junior ranks with the Silver Arrows and is now their established team leader. Russell signed a new multi-year contract ahead of the United StatesContinue Reading
In a statement, the club said: “We acknowledge the efforts of the UK government and police to ensure both sets of fans can attend the match safely, and are grateful for the messages of support from across the footballing community and society at large. “We as a club believe thatContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton equalled his best result of the Formula 1 season in Sunday’s US Grand Prix in Austin as he finished fourth at the Circuit of the Americas. The seven-time world champion started fifth on the grid, but overtook former Mercedes team-mate George Russell to claim 12 points. The resultContinue Reading
Max Verstappen could not help but laugh at Formula 1 rival Kimi Antonelli as the Italian reacted to a reporter interrupting their conversation in the hunt for an interview. It happened at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday as drivers made their way onto the grid for the pre-raceContinue Reading
Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak has failed to impress enough to warrant a starting position over Hugo Ekitike, according to England legend Wayne Rooney. Despite his high-profile deadline day transfer from Newcastle, Isak has yet to find the back of the net in the Premier League, while Ekitike has alreadyContinue Reading
Ted Kravitz ended the live Sky Sports coverage of the United States Grand Prix by announcing his absence from the next race. Formula 1 makes the short trip south for the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend, but Sky favourite Kravitz will instead be jetting home. With 24 races heldContinue Reading
Max Verstappen ‘would have told them they were an idiot’ if someone told him in Zandvoort that he would be in title contention with five races remaining. The Dutchman closed within 40 points of the Drivers’ Championship leader Oscar Piastri with a commanding victory at the United States Grand PrixContinue Reading
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has issued a stark warning that their season could be in jeopardy if they don’t start winning matches soon. The Ibrox shot-stopper has also urged the club’s management to swiftly appoint a new manager after Kevin Muscat withdrew himself from contention. Despite their struggles, Rangers areContinue Reading
Tottenham Hotspur threw away a first-half lead against Aston Villa, as Tottenham Hotspur suffered their second home defeat of the season. It’s the first time under the stewardship of Frank that Spurs have lost from a winning position, with the north Londoners struggling at times throughout the second half. gotContinue Reading
