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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Lewis Hamilton's character clear as rival makes admission about F1 relationship
Isack Hadjar has opened up about his relationship with Lewis Hamilton, admitting that he doesn't seek driving advice from the seven-time world champion as he is still a rival Lewis Hamilton has demonstrated his competitive edge, refraining from giving rookie Isack Hadjar any tips despite their budding rapport. The Formula 1 icon, who is experiencing a challenging debut season with Ferrari after his high-profile departure from Mercedes, has yet to secure even a single podium finish in his opening nine races for the Prancing Horse. At the Spanish Grand Prix, where he achieved a respectable seventh-place finish, 20-year-old Racing Bulls up-and-comer Hadjar opened up about his interactions with Hamilton, who is 20 years his senior. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, he said: "It's always nice to race with him, spend time with him. "Sometimes talking to him is great because he's someone I've supported since I was very young. And now being alongside his father great; we get along well. Obviously, there's a big age gap. There's a lot of respect." Despite sharing track time and forming a personal connection with the seven-time world champion, Hadjar also explained that the nature of their competition limits the extent of Hamilton's guidance. He added: "He doesn't give me much advice because we're still rivals. If I need advice, I'll ask, but I don't need help. I don't like asking for help; I prefer to learn on my own," reports the Express. Elsewhere, Hadjar also explained his excitement to share the grid with Fernando Alonso, who is currently driving for Aston Martin following stints with Renault, Alpine, McLaren and Ferrari. He added: "It's weird because he was in F1 when I wasn't even born. "When he was at Ferrari, I was a big fan. It's very strange, but at the same time, I give everything I have against him when I meet him on the track. "I've been against him in Jeddah, I think. It's great to fight people like that, it's amazing." Yet, when it comes to his early influences, the French-Algerian racer said that his style was more shaped by Hamilton than 2005 and 2006 champion Alonso. He added: "Growing up, I was more of a fan of Hamilton's driving style. "His race management on Saturday when he was in Mercedes. I wasn't watching the Grand Prix, I was just putting on Lewis' onboard camera and watching the race. I learned a lot from him." It's been a standout season so far for Hadjar, who was bumped up to Racing Bulls after Liam Lawson joined forces with Max Verstappen at the main Red Bull team. Despite a rocky start at the Australian GP back in March, the young driver has shown considerable potential throughout the season. Hadjar has managed to finish just one spot behind Hamilton in Japan, Monaco and Spain this year and has outperformed Alonso in every race except the Australian GP - an impressive feat given his relative inexperience compared to the seasoned pros. Currently sitting ninth in the F1 standings, fans are keen to see just how far up the ladder Hadjar can climb this season. His next hurdle is the Canadian GP at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve next weekend, as we approach the mid-point of the season.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
F1 season: Full race schedule for 2025
Australia hosted the opening race of the Formula 1 season this year – with no new races once again on the calendar. Lewis Hamilton made his debut for Ferrari at Albert Park in Melbourne, which last hosted the first race of the season in 2019 after Covid put paid to the 2020 opener. Australia staged the first race of the season on Sunday 16 March - two weeks later than the 2024 start date. Bahrain has hosted the first race of the season since 2021, following on from pre-season testing at the same track in Sakhir, but has moved to April due to Ramadan. Saudi has also moved to April, with China and Japan being shifted forward a month to races two and three respectively. The 24-race season will finish in Abu Dhabi on 7 December. The 2025 British Grand Prix takes place on 4-6 July at Silverstone. Pre-season testing will remain in Bahrain, two weeks prior to the first race, with three days of running on 26-28 February. For the second year running, there will be no new races on the schedule. 2026 is set to be different, though, with Madrid already confirmed as the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix, meaning 2025 could be the last year Barcelona hosts an F1 race. Other calendar alterations include a triple-header in April between Japan-Bahrain-Saudi, while Spain has moved forward three weeks to the end of May/start of June. Belgium and Hungary have swapped weekends too, with Budapest now hosting the final race before the customary summer break. This year sees a four-week gap in autumn but there will be no such space in the calendar next year, with just one week's rest in-between Singapore and Austin in October. 2025 F1 CALENDAR IN FULL: PRE-SEASON TESTING - BAHRAIN Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir - 26-28 February ROUND 1 - AUSTRALIA Albert Park, Melbourne - 14-16 March ROUND 2 - CHINA (sprint weekend) Shanghai International Circuit - 21-23 March ROUND 3 - JAPAN Suzuka International Racing Course - 4-6 April ROUND 4 —BAHRAIN Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir - 11-13 April ROUND 5 - SAUDI ARABIA Jeddah Corniche Circuit - 18-20 April ROUND 6 - MIAMI (sprint weekend) Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium - 2-4 May ROUND 7 - EMILIA ROMAGNA Imola Circuit - 16-18 May ROUND 8 - MONACO Circuit de Monaco - 23-25 May ROUND 9 - SPAIN Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - 30 May-1 June ROUND 10 - CANADA Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal - 13-15 June ROUND 11 - AUSTRIA Red Bull Ring, Spielberg - 27-29 June ROUND 12 - GREAT BRITAIN Silverstone Circuit - 4-6 July ROUND 13 - BELGIUM (sprint weekend) Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - 25-27 July ROUND 14 - HUNGARY Hungaroring, Budapest - 1-3 August ROUND 15 - NETHERLANDS Circuit Zandvoort - 29-31 August ROUND 16 - ITALY Monza Circuit - 5-7 September ROUND 17 - AZERBAIJAN Baku City Circuit - 19-21 September ROUND 18 - SINGAPORE Marina Bay Street Circuit - 3-5 October ROUND 19 - UNITED STATES (sprint weekend) Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 17-19 October ROUND 20 - MEXICO Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 24-26 October ROUND 21 - BRAZIL (sprint weekend) Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 7-9 November ROUND 22 - LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Street Circuit - 20-22 November ROUND 23 - QATAR (sprint weekend)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shatters a record no one thought possible
NEW DELHI: In a historic milestone for , has etched his name deeper into the sport's legacy by maintaining the longest-ever reign as the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket history for 1,151 days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The star spinner and dependable lower-order batter continues to stand tall atop the ICC Men's Test All-Rounder Rankings , an achievement no player before him has managed for such an extended period. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Jadeja's dominance at the top is not just a testament to his consistency but also his unmatched versatility across conditions. Whether it's a gritty fifty on a crumbling pitch or a match-turning five-wicket haul, the 36-year-old has become a pillar of India's Test side. His reign as the world's best all-rounder underscores the rare balance he brings to the game, something few in cricketing history have achieved. But while Jadeja's place at the top remains unshaken, Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz is quietly making headlines of his own. Following a phenomenal Test series against Zimbabwe, where he scored 116 runs and claimed 15 wickets, Miraz climbed to No. 2 in the all-rounder rankings. His career-best rating of 327 puts him just 73 points behind Jadeja, adding an exciting edge to the next few Test series. Melbourne: Australian Open, MCG, Australian GP and lots more The rankings also saw significant movement across the board. Bangladesh's Test win in Chattogram spurred leaps for players like Taijul Islam and , while England's remained the No. 1 batter. , meanwhile, retained his crown as the world's top Test bowler. Still, the spotlight firmly belongs to Jadeja. In an era dominated by specialists, his prolonged excellence with both bat and ball has redefined what it means to be a modern all-rounder—and now, he's officially the greatest in that role Test cricket has ever seen.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Melbourne: Australian Open, MCG, Australian GP and lots more
/ May 14, 2025, 09:58AM IST From the iconic Australian Open to the legendary MCG and the high-speed thrills of the Australian GP — Melbourne truly is a sports lover's paradise! But its magnetism doesn't end there. It offers something for everyone with spectacular food, great culture and thrilling views.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major F1 rule change comes into force ahead of Miami GP after controversial incident
A MAJOR new F1 rule change has been brought into force ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The FIA sporting regulations have been reworked after a confusing incident involving Max Verstappen and Ollie Bearman at the Australian GP. 3 A major new rule change has been brought into force ahead of the Miami Grand Prix Credit: Rex 3 The rule change comes after a confusing incident between Max Verstappen and Ollie Bearman in Melbourne Credit: Rex Race control now have the power to close the pit-exit when the safety car train is passing by to block a back-marker from rejoining the leading mix. This comes after Bearman merged in front of Verstappen after pitting during a safety car in Melbourne. Verstappen, 27, was surprised to see Bearman's Haas emerge from the pits immediately in front of him during a safety car period on lap 41. Bearman, 19, had been allowed to un-lap himself moments earlier, then came into the pits, which dropped him back behind the safety car. READ MORE F1 NEWS 'IN THE WAY' Lewis Hamilton tipped to RETIRE and quit F1 before Ferrari contract expires This was a cause for concern at Red Bull, as it left Verstappen with a lapped car between him and the leading McLaren drivers, with Lando Norris later winning the season opener. Red Bull mistakenly believed Bearman would remain there until the restart. Verstappen asked his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase: 'So this car is now staying here, or what?' Lambiase told him: 'That's correct. He'll have to let you go immediately [after the restart].' CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But Bearman was allowed to un-lap himself again, which allowed Verstappen to restart the race with no lapped cars in front of him. The FIA has changed its rules in Article 55.14 to guard against a repeat of this situation. 10 Years of Max Verstappen documentary trailer Race director Rui Marques has the power to close the pit lane entrance when drivers are un-lapping themselves during a Safety Car period. The rule now states: "Having overtaken the cars on the lead lap and the safety car, these cars should then proceed around the track at an appropriate speed. "Without overtaking and they must make every effort to take up position at the back of the line of cars behind the safety car. "The pit lane exit may be closed when the safety car and line of cars behind it are approaching and passing the pit lane exit." Ironically, Verstappen benefited from the old rule when he was able to pit and start alongside race leader Lewis Hamilton in the most controversial title deciding finale ever in Abu Dhabi in 2021. Reigning world champ Verstappen missed Thursday's media day in Miami due to the pending birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet, with the due date two days after the race in Florida. The Red Bull star is still expected to race in Miami this weekend - which will host the second sprint session of the season.
