57 h. ago Piastri opens gap in title race after Norris forced to retire from F1 Dutch GP

Win extends Australian’s championship lead to 34 pointsLewis Hamilton crashes out early after unforced errorOscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix with a dominant drive to victory from pole position, a win which may have turned the course of the world championship after his title rival Lando Norris was forced to retire from second place as an oil leak hit his car just seven laps from the end.The race was also marked by a remarkably uncharacteristic, apparently unforced, error from Lewis Hamilton which led to the seven-time champion crashing out early in the race, his hope for a fresh start in this second half of season at Ferrari ending in bitter disappointment. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Retired couple killed after driver, 81, hit accelerator pedal in error

An inquest heard that the error led to a 'sudden and unintended acceleration'

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3 w. ago Three died in crash after motorist, 81, pressed accelerator in error

Stephen Burch and Katherine Burch, both 65, both died at the scene after suffering multiple injuries in the crash on August 28, 2024. Humphrey Pickering, who lost control of his car, also died in the tragic incident.

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3 w. ago Motorist, 81, pressed accelerator in error and hit retired couple, inquest told

Humphrey Pickering failed to negotiate a sharp bend and lost control of his powerful Audi A8 automatic car.

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4 w. ago Couple drowned in flash floods on Majorca hike, inquest hears

Alexander Barrett, 32, died along with his partner Sarah Thompson, 26, as a ‘wall of water’ cascaded down the canyon they were descending last year.

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