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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Former Driver Backs Max Verstappen - George Russell Mercedes F1 Lineup
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Formula One driver Jenson Button has backed Max Verstappen's move to Mercedes, saying he would form an excellent driver lineup with George Russell. While that would mean replacing Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Button said the junior driver is yet to showcase his true talent. Russell opened up about Mercedes' ongoing talks with Verstappen, suggesting that as the reason why his contract discussions are on hold. The Briton's Mercedes contract expires at the end of 2025. Notably, Kimi Antonelli's contract is also set to last until the end of the current year. However, speculation suggests Russell as the likely driver who Verstappen will replace if he moves to Mercedes. Verstappen pledged his loyalty to Red Bull a few weeks ago, suggesting that he would continue racing for the Milton Keynes-based outfit. However, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's sudden ousting last week might have influenced his outlook. Race winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing stand on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of... Race winner George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing stand on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. MoreFormer champion Button is unsure about Mercedes replacing Russell with Verstappen, given that Red Bull's title challenger is designed around the four-time world champion. He said on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X: "It's a tricky one for Max, because he's in a position where he's doing so well with Red Bull – they've given him so much over the years. They've designed this car around him, and he's extremely good at it. Nobody can match him in that car. "They're so far off him. I mean, him qualifying third or fourth, and them qualifying 18th. If he goes to Mercedes, it's a different thing altogether. You know, that car is not going to be designed around him. So, is it going to work for him? I don't know." Button then pointed out the improvement in Russell's performance in recent years, especially since he outperformed his former teammate Lewis Hamilton in the 2024 season. He added: "I mean, the best in the world should be able to make that work for him. It's a tough one on George, because George is at the top of his game. I think he's been so competitive. When you see what he did against Lewis [Hamilton] in the last few years, he is World Championship material." Instead, Button reckoned Mercedes could hand Kimi Antonelli's seat to Verstappen if he were to move to the Brackley-based team, especially with the onset of a new era of regulations in 2026. He said: "So, to replace Max with him, it just seems like a strange move. I know they've got the young Kimi Antonelli, who's 18, who could be a future star. But we still don't know that. "Whereas George is there, he is good, and you need two very competitive drivers with this new era of the sport. Next year, obviously lots of regulation changes, car change, engine change. So, for me, George and Max would be a better line-up." When asked if a Russell-Verstappen partnership would work, given the friction between the two drivers, Button said: "I would love to see it!"
Glasgow Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
British crime drama Adolescence receives 13 Emmy nominations
Its lead, fellow Briton Stephen Graham, was nominated for outstanding actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, while the Netflix hit is also in the running for outstanding limited series. Other British nominees included Sir Gary Oldman as outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in thriller Slow Horses. ADOLESCENCE, Netflix's second most-viewed English-language show of all time, has earned 13 Emmy nominations. • Outstanding Limited Series• Acting nominations for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and Christine Tremarco• Outstanding Directing•… — Netflix (@netflix) July 15, 2025 Slow Horses also received a nod for outstanding drama series. The latest series of Black Mirror was nominated for outstanding limited series, with American actress Rashida Jones in the running for outstanding actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in it. Irish actress Sharon Horgan was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Bad Sisters, while Irish actor Colin Farrell received a nomination for The Penguin. The hard-hitting Adolescence examines the issues surrounding incel culture, online misogyny and bullying using social media. Owen Cooper has been nominated for his role in Adolescence (PA) The four-part series prompted a national conversation about online safety when it premiered on Netflix in March. This Is England star Graham plays Eddie Miller – the father of 13-year-old Jamie, played by newcomer Cooper – who sees armed police burst into his home to arrest his son. Cooper is reportedly the youngest actor to have been nominated for the award. Sir Gary Oldman (Yui Mok/PA) The nominations for the 77th Emmy awards were revealed on Tuesday. Scottish actor Alan Cumming was nominated for outstanding host on a reality or reality competition programme for his presenting work on the US version of The Traitors, which has also been nominated as the best reality competition show. US thriller Severance received the most nominations, with 27, while The Studio led comedy nominees with 23. The awards ceremony will be held in September.
Rhyl Journal
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
British crime drama Adolescence receives 13 Emmy nominations
Its lead, fellow Briton Stephen Graham, was nominated for outstanding actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, while the Netflix hit is also in the running for outstanding limited series. Other British nominees included Sir Gary Oldman as outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in thriller Slow Horses. ADOLESCENCE, Netflix's second most-viewed English-language show of all time, has earned 13 Emmy nominations. • Outstanding Limited Series• Acting nominations for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and Christine Tremarco• Outstanding Directing•… — Netflix (@netflix) July 15, 2025 Slow Horses also received a nod for outstanding drama series. The latest series of Black Mirror was nominated for outstanding limited series, with American actress Rashida Jones in the running for outstanding actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in it. Irish actress Sharon Horgan was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Bad Sisters, while Irish actor Colin Farrell received a nomination for The Penguin. The hard-hitting Adolescence examines the issues surrounding incel culture, online misogyny and bullying using social media. The four-part series prompted a national conversation about online safety when it premiered on Netflix in March. This Is England star Graham plays Eddie Miller – the father of 13-year-old Jamie, played by newcomer Cooper – who sees armed police burst into his home to arrest his son. Cooper is reportedly the youngest actor to have been nominated for the award. The nominations for the 77th Emmy awards were revealed on Tuesday. Scottish actor Alan Cumming was nominated for outstanding host on a reality or reality competition programme for his presenting work on the US version of The Traitors, which has also been nominated as the best reality competition show. US thriller Severance received the most nominations, with 27, while The Studio led comedy nominees with 23. The awards ceremony will be held in September.
Western Telegraph
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
British crime drama Adolescence receives 13 Emmy nominations
Its lead, fellow Briton Stephen Graham, was nominated for outstanding actor in a limited or anthology series or movie, while the Netflix hit is also in the running for outstanding limited series. Other British nominees included Sir Gary Oldman as outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in thriller Slow Horses. ADOLESCENCE, Netflix's second most-viewed English-language show of all time, has earned 13 Emmy nominations. • Outstanding Limited Series• Acting nominations for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, and Christine Tremarco• Outstanding Directing•… — Netflix (@netflix) July 15, 2025 Slow Horses also received a nod for outstanding drama series. The latest series of Black Mirror was nominated for outstanding limited series, with American actress Rashida Jones in the running for outstanding actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in it. Irish actress Sharon Horgan was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for Bad Sisters, while Irish actor Colin Farrell received a nomination for The Penguin. The hard-hitting Adolescence examines the issues surrounding incel culture, online misogyny and bullying using social media. Owen Cooper has been nominated for his role in Adolescence (PA) The four-part series prompted a national conversation about online safety when it premiered on Netflix in March. This Is England star Graham plays Eddie Miller – the father of 13-year-old Jamie, played by newcomer Cooper – who sees armed police burst into his home to arrest his son. Cooper is reportedly the youngest actor to have been nominated for the award. Sir Gary Oldman (Yui Mok/PA) The nominations for the 77th Emmy awards were revealed on Tuesday. Scottish actor Alan Cumming was nominated for outstanding host on a reality or reality competition programme for his presenting work on the US version of The Traitors, which has also been nominated as the best reality competition show. US thriller Severance received the most nominations, with 27, while The Studio led comedy nominees with 23. The awards ceremony will be held in September.
Daily Tribune
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Ireland's Healy takes Tour de France lead as Simon Yates wins stage 10
AFP | Paris Ben Healy climbed top of the overall rankings at the Tour de France yesterday on a mountain stage won by Briton Simon Yates in a breakaway group. Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line together just shy of five minutes behind the escape group after eight climbs in the Massif Central. 2025 Giro d'Italia winner Yates attacked on the last of the day's climbs, with Thymen Arensman of Ineos second and Healy coming third at 31sec. Healy won stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy on Thursday with a long solo break and yesterday he had already sealed the combativity award for his attacks. Healy had done most of the work in the escape all afternoon and now leads the Tour itself by 29sec from defending champion Pogacar, with Remco Evenepoel in third at 1min 29sec. Denmark's double Tour de France champion Vingegaard is fourth overall at 1min 46sec, and his Visma teammate Matteo Jorgenson sits fifth. Recompense for the home nation on the national Bastille Day holiday came in the form of Lenny Martinez as he earned the King of the Mountains polka dot jersey with 27 points garnered on the day's stage.
