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From The Last Showgirl to Gracie Abrams: a complete guide to this week's entertainment

From The Last Showgirl to Gracie Abrams: a complete guide to this week's entertainment

The Guardian01-03-2025

The Last ShowgirlOut now
Pamela Anderson plays Shelly, a veteran performer in Las Vegas whose show is set to close after 30 years, replaced by one with younger dancers. Also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista and Kiernan Shipka – but let's be real, Pammy is the reason people are showing up for this one.
Glasgow film festivalTo 9 March
Glasgow's annual celebration of film once more brings premieres, talks and special guests, including Ed Harris, Jessica Lange and Formula One world champion Damon Hill to Scotland for the festival's 21st edition.
Attack on Titan: The Last AttackOut now
For a century, humanity lived behind massive walls, erected to protect us from the Titans – until an attack shattered that peace and left Eren Jeager without a mother. Venturing beyond the walls, Eren plots the Rumbling. A theatrical release for the final two instalments of the long-running anime series, probably mainly of interest if you're already au fait with the story so far.
The Summer With CarmenOut now
Celebrating gay friendships and first-time film-making, this meta queer drama sees two best friends, Demos and Nikitas, basking in the sun on an Athens beach while attempting to come up with ideas for a screenplay based on recent events in which Demos broke up with his lover and acquired a dog called Carmen. Catherine Bray
Chloe QishaDeaf Institute, Manchester, 4 March; Omeara, London, 6 March
Malaysia-born, UK-based pop newbie Chloe Qisha may only have one EP under her belt – last year's self-titled opus, which included the electrifying I Lied, I'm Sorry – but these shows have the feel of 'catch her in a small venue while you can' about them. Michael Cragg
Gracie Abrams3 to 12 March; tour starts Nottingham
After supporting Taylor Swift on her Eras tour, soft-pop practitioner Abrams has enjoyed Swiftian levels of success, topping the charts in the UK with both her second album, The Secret of Us, and single, That's So True. Expect a crowd singalong of the latter. MC
Dunedin Consort Milton Court, London, 6 March; Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, 7 March
Alongside their usual fare – cantatas by Telemann and Bach, together with Zelenka's Lamentations – the outstanding baroque specialists give the first performances of David Fennessy's Bog Cantata, setting texts from the Faddan More Psalter, found in an Irish bog in 2006. Andrew Clements
Sam BraysherPeggy's Skylight, Nottingham, 1 March
Plenty of young jazz musicians learn their trade reinterpreting time-honoured works, but UK saxophonist Sam Braysher has created an evocative horn sound of his own through his reinventions of the music of the past. He explores the songs of Kurt Weill with a fine band here. John Fordham
Alison WattPitzhanger Manor, London, 5 March to 15 June
This hugely skilled painter updates the still life. She paints cool, precise yet poetic images of everyday things from flowers to fabrics. Far from simply realist, the results are often spatially mysterious. Here she responds to the legacy of Sir John Soane, the Georgian architect obsessed with light and shadow.
Marshmallow Laser FeastCompton Verney, Warwickshire, to 6 April
Fancy a trip to the Amazon? Eco-art collective Marshmallow Laser Feast offer one within the confines of a Warwickshire country house, with an immersive installation dedicated to just one tree. By uncovering the ecosystem around the capinuri tree in the Colombian Amazon, they reveal the preciousness of this threatened world.
Jerwood Survey IIICollective Gallery, Edinburgh, to 4 May
Ten artists who recently began their careers are showcased in this touring survey, taking on today's world in a variety of media. Ebun Sodipo, Philippa Brown, Aqsa Arif, MV Brown, Alliyah Enyo, Sam Keelan, Paul Nataraj, Kandace Siobhan Walker, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh and Che Applewhaite are the featured future stars.
Barbara HepworthPiano Nobile, London, to 2 May
You often seem to hear the music of nature, or the spheres, in this great British abstract artist's work. This show focuses on the element in her sculptures that most explicitly suggests sound – the taut strings she liked to stretch inside the holes and caves within her curvy, smooth carvings. Jonathan Jones
Jamali Maddix5 March to 5 June; tour starts Brighton
There are myriad ways comedians can break through in the modern media landscape – Maddix did it by chatting to extremists. Since his hit Vice docuseries Hate Thy Neighbour, the Londoner has continued to make edgy TV while refining his brand of bracingly unfiltered standup. Rachel Aroesti
The IntrusionLeeds Playhouse, 1 to 8 March, then touring
Two clowning companies join forces to examine extinction. Bric à Brac Theatre and Told By an Idiot collaborate on this dark comedy considering the end of the world and ask who gets to survive when it's all over. Kate Wyver
AlterationsNational Theatre: Lyttelton, London, to 5 April
Lynette Linton always makes magic on stage. Now she directs the first major revival of Guyanese writer Michael Abbensetts' 1978 story of a talented tailor with big dreams. Arinzé Kene stars in his National Theatre debut. KW
Inside Giovanni's RoomLeeds Playhouse, 6 to 8 March
A premiere from Phoenix Dance Theatre and artistic director Marcus Jarrell Willis. Inspired by James Baldwin's 1956 novel Giovanni's Room, set in 1950s Paris, the story follows an American man in the midst of a crisis of sexual identity. Lyndsey Winship
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Towards ZeroBBC One/iPlayer, 2 March, 9pm
This new Agatha Christie adaptation may have just missed the winter comfort viewing window, but its tale of dysfunctional poshos being offed at the country home of Lady Tressilian still has the potential to delight and dazzle. Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys star.
FearPrime Video, 4 March
Line of Duty's Martin Compston plays Martyn, who relocates his family to Glasgow only to find his new house comes with an extremely creepy basement-dweller. Cue a terrifying surveillance-and-smear campaign that forces him to fight for his sanity and his life. Anjli Mohindra co-stars.
With Love, MeghanNetflix, 4 March
The Sussexes' reported $100m Netflix deal finally bears some high-profile fruit as the duchess gives back by showing viewers how to replicate her dreamy Californian lifestyle at home. But will it be a basic, saccharine cringe-fest or a reputation-restoring triumph for the one-time royal?
Daredevil: Born AgainDisney+, 5 March
A TV show from the first wave of Marvel-mania gets a reboot, with British actor Charlie Cox reprising his role as the titular blind lawyer who moonlights as a masked vigilante with superhuman senses. His mission? To tackle the corruption in his native Hell's Kitchen and fight back against criminal mayoral candidate Kingpin. RA
Monster Hunter WildsPC, PS5, Xbox, out now
Millions of players come together to defeat awe-inspiringly fearsome creatures with giant weapons in a volatile environment where a lightning storm might also bring a lightning dragon with it to mess up your expedition. One of the best action games around.
Two Point MuseumPC, PS5, Xbox, out 4 March
A delightfully cartoonish museum-management simulation game in which you build, curate and run everything from a marine life centre to a natural history institution to a collection of supernatural objects. Keza MacDonald
Doves – Constellations for the LonelyOut now
After cancelling a tour in support of 2020's chart-topping The Universal Want due to frontman Jimi Goodwin's mental health, the trio return with a darker, rawer collection of undulating indie. Lead single Renegade also adds a dose of their anthemic flair in its rousing chorus.
Lisa – Alter EgoOut now
Rapper and singer Lisa – who you can also catch in the new series of The White Lotus – unleashes her debut solo album following the hiatus of her K-pop girlband Blackpink. Alter Ego features production by Max Martin and Ryan Tedder, plus guest spots from Raye, Doja Cat and Rosalía.
Everything Is Recorded – Temporary Out now
Label boss and producer Richard Russell brings together another intriguing collection of artists, including Sampha, Florence Welch, Kamasi Washington and Berwyn, for the third iteration of his Everything Is Recorded experiment. The lilting, folksy Porcupine Tattoo pairs Bill Callahan with Noah Cyrus.
Panda Bear – Sinister GriftOut now
Noah Lennox, AKA one quarter of psych-pop experimentalists Animal Collective, follows up 2022's Reset with more gloopy, elegantly loopy journeys into his psyche. The 10-track album features help from his bandmates, his daughter, plus, on guitar-heavy closer Defense, Cindy Lee. MC
Future EcologiesPodcast
Looking at the natural world through a leftfield and often microscopic lens, this fascinating series combines artful sound design with documentary reporting on everything from sea gardening to the majesty of monarch butterflies.
RobWordsYouTube
Linguist Rob Watts's YouTube channel is aninvaluable resource for grammarians and interested newcomers alike, with video essay tackling topics as varied as the history of the English language to investigating Shakespearean inventions and analysing alternative alphabets.
The Covid Queue at Pavilion 6BBC Four, 6 March, 10pm
Marking five years since the beginning of the pandemic, this surprisingly sweet and funny film follows the changing faces and often outsized personalities making up the queue for a Covid vaccination centre in Croatia. Ammar Kalia

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Formula One's most iconic grid walk interviews: Mail Sport looks back at the wackiest celebrities to take to the track after Bukayo Saka is accused of breaking unwritten rule at Spanish GP
Formula One's most iconic grid walk interviews: Mail Sport looks back at the wackiest celebrities to take to the track after Bukayo Saka is accused of breaking unwritten rule at Spanish GP

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Formula One's most iconic grid walk interviews: Mail Sport looks back at the wackiest celebrities to take to the track after Bukayo Saka is accused of breaking unwritten rule at Spanish GP

'Not much to say,' responded an uncharacteristically withdrawn Bukayo Saka when approached by Sky Sports presenter Simon Lazenby at the Spanish Grand Prix. His colleague Martin Brundle is usually the one seen conducting grid-walk interviews, amassing quite the array of famous notches on his journalistic belt. The practise is something of a rite of passage for the celebrities privileged enough to be ensconced in a team at the one of the most exclusive - often on account of the finances involved - sporting events on the planet. The sight of Brundle, an accomplished Formula One driver in his day and winner of the prestigious 24 Hour of Le Mans, dart towards you with his Sky Sports microphone in tow, ready for its redeployment no more than ten centimeters from one's face once Brundle's awkward frame successfully slaloms through a mess of the bodies must induce some dread. But that is the price. The expense some of the most famous people on the planet know even their money cannot spare them from. And it's the reason why Saka - normally beloved for his down-to-earth appearance - came under fire for snubbing Lazenby's advance. The awkward interaction quickly proved to be a significant talking point on social media, with some fans accusing Saka of being aloof. One wrote: 'If Saka was a F1 fan he would know that people on the grid get interviewed and if you snub you look an arrogant celeb who shouldn't be there.' Add the encounter to the catalogue of memorable interactions down the years. Here, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the funniest, heartwarming, often cringe but still iconic examples over the years. Virgil van Dijk Brundle was forced into an apology on a rare occasion when his actions saw a grid-walk interview garner some notoriety. At the Monaco GP last May, the presenter spotted Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk but faced competition from a journalist from Viaplay for his time. In fairness to Brundle, he had waited for the Dutchman to finish speaking to another outlet, time he used to interview actress Alexandra Daddario, but found another reporter attempting to step in when he was done. 'Sorry, I'm in the queue like the cheese counter,' he said, promoting laughter from Van Dijk. Brundle added: 'How are you? We could do it together.' Are you English, English speaking?' He then asked his fellow reporter who then appeared to drift slightly away as Brundle took over. The former racer then got his chance to interview the giant Dutchman and offered up a hand in apology to his industry colleague after firing off a few questions about Monaco's splendor and the atmosphere in the principality. Megan Thee Stallion Brundle came across Megan Thee Stallion at the United States GP in 2021 and while the rapper was friendly enough, waving at the presenter, the same couldn't be said for some of her entourage. Two crew members, with at least one being part of her security detail, made it extremely difficult for Brundle to get an interview. To start with, a masked bodyguard held him off with an arm and shook his head as Brundle introduced himself while the singer smiled. 'Okay boss,' Brundle says to the bodyguard, before directing his attention back to Megan. You're a freestyle rapper; have you got any rap for us today on Formula 1? Megan laughed and responded: 'I have no rap today, sorry.' As he asked the multi-Grammy Award winner who she would be supporting in the race, another chap steamed in and put his body between the journalist and the star. He pushed Brundle away and told him he couldn't speak with her, but the F1 presenter had the coldest response at the ready: 'I can do that because I did.' Paolo Banchero Brundle had a comical moment in 2022 when he confused NBA prospect Paolo Banchero with American football quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Calling for 'Patrick', Brundle sighed 'I don't think he can hear me up there' as he pursued the 6'10" giant. Eventually Banchero turned away and gave a civil interview with Brundle, calling the event a 'spectacular' setting. At the end of the interview. Brundle realised that he hadn't actually been speaking to Mahomes and understood 'that's why he ignored me in the beginning', asking Banchero for his actual name. 'There's a reason why I've never watched back an F1 gridwalk in a quarter of a century of doing them. You have no idea how much I dislike doing them but somehow those crazy moments have defined my professional career,' Brundle later tweeted. 'Oh well, that's the way it is.' Little did he know that a year later the two would reunite on another grid walk at the Miami GP, where Banchero smiled as Brundle recounted his gaffe. 'It's been a hell of a year and I'm honoured that you know my name, now, man,' Banchero joked. 'It's been a hell of a year and you're great at what you do.' Martin Brundle thought Paolo Banchero was Patrick Mahomes 😂 — The Sporting News (@sportingnews) May 8, 2022 Brad Pitt While in the early stages of making an F1 movie, Brad Pitt snubbed Brundle's interview overtures on the grid, perhaps not realising who the former driver was. Late in 2021 it was announced that Pitt would be starring as the lead actor in an F1 film produced by Joseph Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski. However, in 2022, Pitt skirted around his interview duties with Brundle and left the presenter wondering what had happened. Brundle worked his way through the crowd to get to Pitt - including a man who thought he was trying to shake his hand - but was swiftly shut down when he attempted to speak about the blockbuster movie. Pitt claimed it was top secret as he started to turn his back on Bundle and continued walking. Brundle then continued to add that he had seen Pitt around quite a bit throughout the week and asked if he had enjoyed his time at the Grand Prix, to which the A-lister simply responded, 'thank you, man,' and continued walking away. The Sky Sports pundit then joked: 'Obviously they're known as Pitt stops, if they don't want you to talk to Brad Pitt.' Brad Pitt making a movie about F1 but not knowing who the voice of the sport Martin Brundle is🫠 — Omid Scobie (@scobie) October 23, 2022 Ozzy Osbourne Back in 2003, Brundle bumped into Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osborne, who embarked on one of the more incoherent interviews the presenter has had. When quizzed about Sharon osborne's good news, he wasn't able to string together much of a sentence, mumbling his way through a reply. At some point he referenced writing a musical about Rasputin - which he did - but other than the word 'Broadway', most of it was unintelligible. 'Alright, I'll try and think of a question for that answer,' said a bemused Brundle. He came up with 'did you bring the dogs with you?' and might have regretted it. 'No, they're all at home shi***ng, retorted the singer in a deadpan tone. Brundle quickly fled and has since spoken about it. 'He wasn't fully with it, shall we say. I asked him a question and he gave me a very long, incomprehensible answer,' said Brundle. 'I said to him 'I'll try and think of a question to that, but in the meantime how are the dogs?' And he said "they are at home s******g on the carpets". It went out live to millions of people and I got in trouble because I was supposed to have known he would swear if I asked that question." Terry Crews There have been few grid walk chats as wholesome as when Brundle met Terry Crews. The American footballer-turned actor and TV host was a bundle of warmth and humour when the two met at the Hungarian GP in 2023, where Crews was a guest of Red Bull. Often celebrities are slammed for their unwillingness to be interviewed by Brundle, but that couldn't have been further from the truth with Crews as he appeared incredibly excited to be on the grid. 'They told me I'd recognise you because you're bricked,' started Brundle. 'Oh hey, how you doing?' Crews began, before the Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor exclaimed 'I'm revving up right now' while hilariously flexing his pecs for the camera. The former Rams, Chargers and Redskins linebacker then added: 'This is my first F1 (race). And at Oracle Red Bull Racing, they've been so amazing to me. Taking me around. Showing me what's all about science and technology. 'You literally have a spaceship here on this track now. Oh my God, I'm looking at the future.' It was a hugely refreshing moment, with fans calling his energy and kindness 'brilliant'. Cara Delevigne If you need a contrast to the positivity and openness exuded by Crews, look no further than Cara Delevingne's 'interview' with Brundle. She and her team left the UK racing legend high and dry at Silverstone in July, leaving fans watching at home outraged. When told that the model didn't want to talk, Brundle protested: 'That's the deal now, everybody talks on the grid. 'Can we have a quick chat, Sky F1, good to see you on the grid,' said Brundle as he leant towards Delevingne. But the celebrity smiled and replied: 'I can't hear anything, sorry,' as the Red Arrows roared overhead'. 'The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid,' insisted Brundle, but Delevingne didn't have much time for him, listening to a member of her team before repeating that she couldn't hear. Unimpressed, Brundle replied with more than a hint of sarcasm, telling viewers: 'Okay, well, I'm sure it would have been extremely interesting,' at which point the model offered a thumbs-up to the camera. Later that day, Delevingne took to X, formerly Twitter, to offer a further response to the interaction. She reposted a tweet which read: 'At this point, Martin Brundle is just doing it to manufacture the moment for the controversy of it all. 'You can clearly see the PR rep tell him "no" and shake his head when he goes up towards Cara Delevingne. He had an out and he chose not to take it to make a statement.' Cara added: 'I was told to say no so I did. Thank you for seeing both sides xxx.' Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly left fans cringing after storming away from Brundle after an excruciatingly awkward interview at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The pair did not gel from the start, as the singer gave some hesitant replies, but things took a turn for the worse after MGK initiated a live 'air guitar and piano' session. The first hints of awkwardness came when he reached over to fiddle with the broadcaster's pin, with Brundle explaining: '... That's a poppy.' They soon hit another hurdle when Brundle asked: 'What's going on with your career at the moment?' Machine Gun Kelly unhelpfully responded with: 'My career... I don't think about my career. I don't think about it,' effectively ending the line of conversation. Clearly stumped, Brundle responded: 'Well good luck with it, whatever you do.' After picking up the pace a little with some chat about F1 and music, the worst was yet to come after MGK initiated a live 'air guitar and piano' session with the former driver. He said: 'Can you give me your best air guitar?' But his interviewer was clearly embarrassed and said: 'No there's millions [of people watching]. You do it! A classic Martin Brundle gridwalk moment with Machine Gun Kelly 😅 — Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) November 5, 2023 'Uh no, I can't. I learnt the piano once and I learnt the middle C and that was about it.' Kelly, however, was determined not to give up. He continued: 'Give me your best air piano! Let's do an air guitar and air piano collaboration right no! Come on! 3, 2, 1... I need keys I need keys!' But a flustered and panicked Brundle made his excuses: 'I can't do it! I probably need to get on as there's some people I need to see.' Left furious by his lack of participation, MGK gave the camera a thumbs down and stormed away, shaking his head. Martin scurried off in the other direction, telling the camera: 'Something tells me I won't be on his Christmas card list this year.' Pep Guardiola Ahead of the last race of the 2022 season in Abu Dhabi, Brundle wanted to have a word with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The Manchester City manager tried to get out of the interview by claiming he has already spoken twice with Sky already, with Brundle saying: 'Well, three times lucky then.' Brundle asked him about City's season, but Guardiola shut down that line of questioning, saying said: 'Don't talk about football today.' 'Oh, well talk about F1, tell me about some F1,' Brundle chirped, but already the Spaniard was walking away and bodies were intervening. After their short exchange, Brundle concluded: 'It's okay, I've been thrown out of better places than this.' In truth, Guardiola had already spoken with Brundle, with the presenter suggested a grid walk-style paddock at the Etihad. 'That would be crazy, it's crazy for the drivers before driving at these speeds, to be here with so many people, but it's part of the show,' Guardiola replied. Also present were stars such as Thiago Silva, Reece James, and Ivan Toney, while Guardiola spent some of the day with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Brilliant response from Martin Brundle to getting the short shrift from Pep Guardiola… — Daniel Davini (@davvers605) November 20, 2022 Sam Ryder Not many celebrities have displayed as much passion for F1 as Sam Ryder in his grid walk interview at this year's British GP. It was clear that the Eurovision star, who came second with the United Kingdom in 2022, was genuinely appreciative to be there and have the chance to talk about the sport. The two hugged and greeted each other as 'legends', with Ryder exclaiming: 'It's so lovely to see you!' 'My microphone got lost in the man-hug,' joked Brundle. The camaraderie was clear to see. Ryder couldn't contain his smile, beaming down the camera and waving at the viewers at home, saying: 'Hello everyone!' He continued: 'Those Mclarens are going to have a good start today, man. Oscar [Piastri], rookie season, he could be leading a lap depending on pit strategy. I'm stoked. Anyway, I'm talking your ear off!' There was lots of love between Brundle and Sam Ryder, as the two shared a hug and compliments Ryder's enthusiasm for the sport was clear for all to see as he got behind McLaren But Brundle lapped up the enthusiasm and wanted to hear more of his thoughts, which Ryder was happy to share. He added: 'I think it's a wicked start. After the start of the season they've had, to develop the car to this point, it's amazing!' Brundle's appreciation was evident as he finished: 'You can take my job if you wanted to!' The reason their brief exchange resonated with fans so much was because supporters are often irritated when celebrities are just there for show with no interest in the sport, taking up room that could be occupied by a genuine enthusiast. Ryder's gushing chat about the sport proved his keenness for it and let viewers know he was just one of them.

Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning
Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning

Scottish Sun

time4 days ago

  • Scottish Sun

Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning

Room is available for a limited time only 'THIS IS INSANE' Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning FORMULA ONE superfans can immerse themselves in a stunning McLaren-themed hotel room for close to £2,000 per night. From a state-of-the-art racing simulator to memorabilia lining the walls, guests are in store for an experience like no other. 5 Hilton have unveiled a stunning McLaren-themed suite Credit: instagram 5 Memorabilia lines the walls of the five-star room Credit: instagram 5 A state-of-the-art F1 simulator allows guests to test their racing skills Credit: instagram 5 It costs a whopping £1,800 per night Credit: instagram To celebrate McLaren's partnership with Hilton, a special suite has been made at their five-star The Trafalgar Hotel, London. Through the doors is a room incredibly designed with papaya bed-sheets, cushions and chairs to help budding drivers recharge like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. There is even a McLaren-shaped table in the lounge. Though most of the time guests will be sat in one of two racing seats in front of a world-class F1 simulator. READ MORE F1 NEWS In the dog house Hamilton risks wrath of dog Roscoe after he is seen petting Larry the Cat The "driver's room" also allows you to check your lap times at the "pit wall broadcast zone". And to get you in the mood for a day of racing, a specially-made smoothie is brought to you in the morning. Midday pit stops can occur at the bar inside the room as you take in the vintage helmets and racing suits on display. The room is on offer from July 8 to 20 and costs a staggering £1,800 per night. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Hilton says guests will "stay like a winner" and that the luxury suite "blends all the energy of race day with effortless hospitality". Fans have been left stunned by the experience, with one saying: "This is insane." Another added: "I need this in my life." A third wrote: "I'd want Lando to tuck me into bed."

Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning
Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning

The Sun

time4 days ago

  • The Sun

Hilton introduce £2000-a-night McLaren hotel suite with twin F1 simulators, bar and smoothie delivered every morning

FORMULA ONE superfans can immerse themselves in a stunning McLaren-themed hotel room for close to £2,000 per night. From a state-of-the-art racing simulator to memorabilia lining the walls, guests are in store for an experience like no other. 5 5 5 5 To celebrate McLaren's partnership with Hilton, a special suite has been made at their five-star The Trafalgar Hotel, London. Through the doors is a room incredibly designed with papaya bed-sheets, cushions and chairs to help budding drivers recharge like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. There is even a McLaren -shaped table in the lounge. Though most of the time guests will be sat in one of two racing seats in front of a world-class F1 simulator. The "driver's room" also allows you to check your lap times at the "pit wall broadcast zone". And to get you in the mood for a day of racing, a specially-made smoothie is brought to you in the morning. Midday pit stops can occur at the bar inside the room as you take in the vintage helmets and racing suits on display. The room is on offer from July 8 to 20 and costs a staggering £1,800 per night. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Hilton says guests will "stay like a winner" and that the luxury suite "blends all the energy of race day with effortless hospitality". Fans have been left stunned by the experience, with one saying: "This is insane." Another added: "I need this in my life." A third wrote: "I'd want Lando to tuck me into bed." 5

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