3 d. ago Max Verstappen insists he is happy at Red Bull despite concern over car

F1 world champion finished sixth in last race in Bahrain‘I’m happy, I’m just not very happy with our car’Max Verstappen played down ­concerns that he may leave his Red Bull team after the world champion was left frustrated and disappointed at the last round in Bahrain but reiterated that he was unhappy with the car and that as things stood it will be hard to defend his title this season.Verstappen finished sixth in Bahrain, unable to make any impression against the frontrunners McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. The car struggles with balance problems and is proving a handful to drive, with the team identifying a disconnect between their data from the wind tunnel and its real-world performance. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Top designer Bella Freud reveals how she nearly crashed her father Lucian's Bentley at just eight years

She was only eight years old when she decided to 'go for a drive' in the artist's parked car.

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1 week ago Police helicopter footage shows burglar drive stolen car on wrong side of road

'It is by sheer luck only that nobody was injured.. by his utterly reckless and dangerous driving'

Transport

1 week ago Pennsylvania judge is convicted of shooting and wounding her ex

A magistrate judge in Pennsylvania accused of shooting and wounding her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept has been convicted of attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges

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1 week ago 3 Americans convicted in Congo of an attempt to overthrow the government now face US charges

Three Americans repatriated to the United States from Congo were charged Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department with staging an elaborate coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the African nation’s government

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1 week ago Motorists urged to take note of Highway Code rule that affects pet owners

Motorists who drive with their pets in their car are being told to be aware of this important Highway Code rule, as it's important for both their safety and yours

Transport

1 week ago Congo repatriates 3 Americans who had faced death sentences over a failed coup plot

Congo says three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt last year have been repatriated to the United States

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1 week ago Man convicted of attempted murder threatened to drive car off bridge with ex

Rhys Lewis, 36, also threatened to drive his car into her mother's home with the seats soaked with petrol, and threw a paving stone through her window

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2 w. ago Plastic surgeon guilty of attempting to murder fellow doctor he ‘hated’

Peter Brooks, 61, was convicted of attempting to kill a fellow plastic surgeon who gave evidence in his disciplinary proceedings.

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2 w. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen regains lead from Norris and Piastri after 38 laps

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey

The average spend by grandparents helping their relatives to drive a car is £140, according to insurer Veygo.

Society

2 w. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen on pole for Suzuka circuit showdown

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago ‘Special one’: Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole

Red Bull driver’s ‘great little surprise’ in unpredictable carMcLaren’s Norris beaten by one hundredth of a secondMax Verstappen delivered a salutary lesson to anyone who might consider his Formula One world championship defence a forlorn hope with one of the best qualifying performances of his career in claiming pole for the Japanese Grand Prix.In a car that is a handful to drive, at a circuit where precision and total commitment go hand in hand, Verstappen wrestled the beast through what was no less than a champion’s drive. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Men buy car and drive to London for £150 less than two train tickets

Rob and Tyler bought the car, taxed, inspired and filled it with petrol because it was cheaper than getting on the train

Economics

2 w. ago Letby barrister: Fresh evidence will completely demolish case against her

Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.

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2 w. ago Jury were 'misled' with 'false' evidence to convict serial killer Lucy Letby, her legal team claim as they try to cast 'serious doubts' on her guilt

Lucy Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven of those children and attempting to murder seven more.

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2 w. ago Lucy Letby's lawyer to hand over 'fresh' evidence in hopes of clearing baby killer's name

Lucy Letby, 35, is serving 15 whole-life orders after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder another seven between June 2015 and June 2016

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2 w. ago Lucy Letby barrister presents fresh medical evidence to 'clear her name'

Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted across two trials of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others

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2 w. ago Pérez in talks with teams about F1 return as Lawson reflects on demotion

Former Red Bull driver was replaced two years earlyNew Zealander says he didn’t see own demotion comingThe former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez says he is in talks with Formula One teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early. The 35-year-old Mexican, who won six races during his 14 years in F1, was replaced at Red Bull this season by Liam Lawson, who also struggled and was quickly demoted after two races. “Especially last year, I didn’t get to show what I’m able to do as a driver,” Pérez told the F1 website. “Now, all of a sudden, people realise how difficult the car is to drive.”Pérez said he had been “approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi”, a reference to his final race last December as teammate to the eventual champion, Max Verstappen. “There are a few very interesting projects out there. It’s good to be in this position knowing that people are keen on you as a drive,” he said. “People have short memories in F1. People realise that my posit...

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3 w. ago Kyah Barton: Teenage drink driver who killed man after 'three drinks' is jailed for horror crash

Kyah Barton told his friends he was fit to drive them home, but when he lost control of his car and hit a tree his back seat passenger suffered fatal injuries

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