13 h. ago Brad Pitt in the paddock: how F1 the Movie went deep to keep fans coming

F1 and Liberty Media went to great lengths to assist filming, with star’s APX team embedded within the sportAfter the British Grand Prix last year the drivers took their places in the media zone to conduct interviews, with Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso among them. Yet it was all but impossible not to cast a glance sideways as Brad Pitt nonchalantly strolled out to face the microphones and cameras of his own, entirely staged, media scrum.None of us in the media pack openly goggled at the fact that Hollywood’s A-list had joined the sweaty throng, because Pitt was there filming what would become F1 the Movie. And we, as with everyone else, were under strict instructions to behave normally. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Max Verstappen sparks disagreement between Nico Rosberg and Toto Wolff as theory emerges

Red Bull lodged two protests against George Russell following his win at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Nico Rosberg and Toto Wolff in disagreement over who was behind it

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14 h. ago George Russell criticised for targeting fellow driver – 'It's such an unnecessary comment'

Following his clash with Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix, Russell suggested there was only one other driver in the world who would make a similar move: Dan Ticktum

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15 h. ago Lando Norris loses Nico Rosberg's backing after his actions at Canadian Grand Prix

Lando Norris' F1 title challenge has been undermined by a series of errors in qualifying and races, prompting Nico Rosberg to change his championship prediction

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32 h. ago Victor Osimhen to Man United transfer latest as theory emerges after £64m bid rejected

Victor Osimhen's decision to turn down a move to Saudi Arabia leaves the door open for Manchester United to swoop in.

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33 h. ago George Russell slams Red Bull after 'waste of time' FIA decision on stripping race win

George Russell secured his first win of the season after holding off Max Verstappen in Canada, but it was overshadowed by Red Bull's protests against the Brit

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37 h. ago Inside R Kelly's grim prison life as chilling 'overdose manipulation' theory emerges

R Kelly's lawyers claim that he suffered an overdose and was treated in hospital after prison staff provided the disgraced singer with too much medication

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61 h. ago Did Air India crash plane's engines fail during takeoff? Investigators probe theory emergency power system 'was likely active'

Preliminary finding of the probe into the crash involving Boeing Dreamliner 787 points towards problems with the plane’s engines during takeoff

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff hits out at ‘petty’ Red Bull protest at Russell’s Canadian GP win

‘They come up with weird clauses it’s just embarrassing’Red Bull accused Russell of erratic driving in MontrealThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has called Red Bull’s protest “petty” and “embarrassing” after George Russell beat the reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, at Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Red Bull challenged Russell’s victory in Montreal for both driving erratically and committing unsportsmanlike conduct behind the safety car, a claim which was rejected by the stewards. It was the second time they had launched a protest against the Mercedes driver this season following a claim he had failed to slow sufficiently under yellow flags in Miami. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Wolff hits out at Red Bull protest after Russell’s Canadian GP win

‘They come up with weird clauses it’s just embarrassing’Red Bull accused Russell of erratic driving in MontrealThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has called Red Bull’s protest “petty” and “embarrassing” after George Russell beat the reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, at Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Red Bull challenged Russell’s ­victory in Montreal for ­driving ­erratically and committing ­unsportsmanlike conduct behind the safety car, a claim rejected by the stewards. It was the second time they had launched a protest against the Mercedes driver this season after a claim he had failed to slow ­sufficiently under yellow flags in Miami. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff slams 'petty' and 'embarrassing' Red Bull after second Mercedes protest

The Mercedes F1 team principal, Toto Wolff, has made his feelings very clear on Red Bull's attempts to overturn George Russell's victory at the Canadian Grand Prix

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff brandishes Red Bull protest ‘petty’ and ’embarrassing’

Red Bull challenged George Russell’s victory in Montreal.

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff slams ‘petty’ Red Bull protest after George Russell victory

Russell’s win in Canada was only officially confirmed five-and-a-half hours after the race

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3 d. ago Christian Horner makes Max Verstappen admission but issues warning on move to F1 rivals

Max Verstappen has been linked with an exit from Red Bull and has even been approached by their rivals Mercedes and McLaren in the last year - though the four-time world champion remained loyal to the team

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4 d. ago Lando Norris facing ‘tough conversations’ after Canadian GP warns Andrea Stella

The McLaren team principal says the incident will have dented Norris’ confidence and he will need to show character to overcome it.

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5 d. ago F1 standings: Title latest as Oscar Piastri extends leads over Lando Norris after Canadian Grand Prix clash

Norris crashes out late in Montreal after costly error as George Russell wins ahead of Max Verstappen

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5 d. ago F1 news live: Red Bull and Max Verstappen protest George Russell’s win in Canadian GP

Follow live F1 reaction from Montreal as Red Bull launch a surprise late protest against Russell

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5 d. ago Why Red Bull have protested George Russell as Canadian GP F1 result in doubt

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen but that victory has been placed under scrutiny with Red Bull protesting the result of the Montreal race

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5 d. ago George Russell hopes Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ‘keep throwing away points’

Russell won from pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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5 d. ago George Russell wins the Canadian Grand Prix: F1 – live reaction

George Russell held off Max Verstappen as McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collidedToto Wolf is concerned about the heat. “The asphalt is very closed and smooth,” the Mercedes principal says. Sounds like a Suede lyric. Max Verstappen is looking calm as he runs over the final instructions with Gianpiero Lambiase, Red Bull’s chief engineer.“Oh Canada” was sung well by some local youngsters, no straining of the national anthem in the cursive style made famous by Whitney Houston but rarely bettered, and often favoured south of the border. Continue reading...

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