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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Christian Horner tipped to become Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari boss, day after Brit driver's brutal response to sacking
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMULA 1 legend Jacques Villeneuve says Christian Horner "doesn't seem to be affected by pressure" so could be Ferrari's team principal. However, if Lewis Hamilton's response to the news of Horner's sacking is anything to go off, it may not be the match Villeneuve thinks it could be. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Horner was sacked three days after the British Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 Allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female colleague in February 2024 Credit: Getty 4 He's been tipped to join Ferrari Credit: AFP 4 Villeneuve thinks he could 'shoulder the pressure' of Ferrari Credit: Getty Horner was sacked by Red Bull earlier this month after 20 years from his position as team principal. The team have not publicly provided a reason for his dismissal. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female colleague in February 2024. Horner - who is currently out of work - has denied these allegations. Speaking to Vision4Sport, who provide Formula 1 tickets and packages, 1997 world champion Villeneuve said on the Brit: "Christian Horner to Ferrari would be an interesting one. read more in f1 Bel tolls Fears for future of iconic F1 track that's set to disappear from calendar "He's been solid, doesn't seem to have been very affected by pressure, even in tough times. "So, he might well be one that could be able to shoulder Ferrari." But on Thursday, Hamilton gave a brutal response to a question on Horner's sacking ahead of the Belgium Grand Prix. With a dead-pan look on his face, he said: "It doesn't change anything in my life." BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK That comment was followed by an awkward silence in the press conference. Hamilton - who stunned the F1 world when he switched from Mercedes to Ferrari - failed to podium at the British Grand Prix earlier this month. Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after 'terrible' performance His fourth place finish brought an end to finishing in the top three for 12 Silverstone races in a row as he finished behind Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second at the Monaco Grand Prix in May behind McLaren's Lando Norris. And Villeneuve thinks this inconsistent form is a reoccurring theme for the Italian team. He said: "It's like that every year. It's really bad, and then suddenly they win in Monaco. "Then it's great and they've turned the corner, then it goes back to being very bad and so on. So, let's wait." Ferrari principle Fred Vasseur has been in focus this season, with fans questioning if time will run out for him after a tricky season for the Italian team. Asked about Vasseur's future, Villeneuve said the job is always a "risky proposition". He said: 'The team principal at Ferrari is always under threat. That's the name of the game. "When you accept going to Ferrari, you know that you're walking on fire, you're walking on eggs. It's always a risky proposition. "And if you take that job, which puts you in the limelight, you have to accept the consequences, which means it's easy to just be chopped 'You live under constant pressure, and you have to accept it from the media, from everyone and you complain about it because a team principal there is always one who managed to remove his predecessor. "There's always a lot of politics. So, if it happens to Vasseur there should not be any surprise."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Christian Horner tipped to become Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari boss, day after Brit driver's brutal response to sacking
FORMULA 1 legend Jacques Villeneuve says Christian Horner "doesn't seem to be affected by pressure" so could be Ferrari's team principal. However, if Lewis Hamilton 's response to the news of Horner's sacking is anything to go off, it may not be the match Villeneuve thinks it could be. Advertisement 4 Horner was sacked three days after the British Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 Allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female colleague in February 2024 Credit: Getty 4 He's been tipped to join Ferrari Credit: AFP 4 Villeneuve thinks he could 'shoulder the pressure' of Ferrari Credit: Getty Horner was The team have not publicly provided a reason for his dismissal. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against him by a female colleague in February 2024. Horner - who is currently out of work - has denied these allegations. Speaking to Vision4Sport, who provide Christian Horner to Ferrari would be an interesting one. Advertisement read more in f1 "He's been solid, doesn't seem to have been very affected by pressure, even in tough times. "So, he might well be one that could be able to shoulder Ferrari." But on Thursday, Belgium Grand Prix. With a dead-pan look on his face, he said: "It doesn't change anything in my life." Advertisement Most read in Motorsport Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK That comment was followed by an awkward silence in the press conference. Hamilton - who stunned the F1 world when he switched from Mercedes to Ferrari - failed to podium at the British Grand Prix earlier this month. Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after 'terrible' performance His fourth place finish brought an end to finishing in the top three for 12 Silverstone races in a row as he finished behind Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg. Advertisement Ferrari's And Villeneuve thinks this inconsistent form is a reoccurring theme for the Italian team. He said: "It's like that every year. It's really bad, and then suddenly they win in Monaco. "Then it's great and they've turned the corner, then it goes back to being very bad and so on. So, let's wait." Advertisement Ferrari principle Fred Vasseur has been in focus this season, with fans questioning if time will run out for him after a tricky season for the Italian team. Asked about Vasseur's future , Villeneuve said the job is always a "risky proposition". He said: 'The team principal at Ferrari is always under threat. That's the name of the game. "When you accept going to Ferrari, you know that you're walking on fire, you're walking on eggs. It's always a risky proposition. Advertisement "And if you take that job, which puts you in the limelight, you have to accept the consequences, which means it's easy to just be chopped 'You live under constant pressure, and you have to accept it from the media, from everyone and you complain about it because a team principal there is always one who managed to remove his predecessor. "There's always a lot of politics . So, if it happens to Vasseur there should not be any surprise."
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Indian F1 driver Maini leads Alpine team in Festival of Speed
CHENNAI: FORMULA 1 driver Kush Maini led BWT-Alpine's presence on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking on the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523- Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger. Kush Maini is currently a reserve driver for the Alpine team, which features Frenchman Pierre Gasly and Argentine Franco Colapinto as their main drivers. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush being the reserve driver, was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival marked 75 years of the sport.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Brad Pitt says he needed ‘rebooting' after divorce with Angelina Jolie, recalls joining Alcoholics Anonymous to cope with alcohol addiction
Actor Brad Pitt has hardly ever been the one to mince his words about his personal life, career and any other episodes that take place in his life. The actor has talked about his long, drawn-out divorce with Angelina Jolie on multiple occasions, and for the most part, he has downplayed the entire separation. While promoting his upcoming film F1, the actor talked about the challenges he faced with alcohol addiction and how AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) helped him immensely after his divorce. While talking to fellow actor Dax Shepard on his podcast, Pitt revealed how AA was a game changer for him, and when asked about whether he was comfortable talking about it, Pitt was very open and honest about how he and Dax actually met and bonded with each other for the first time. 'Actually I am quite at ease, not nervous at all. It was a men's group, and it was my first time getting sober, and I just thought there was an incredible level of 'sharing' – listening to people's experiences, their foibles, missteps, wants and aches – and there was a lot of humour with it. Coming from the background or situations I have been raised in, where you just pretend like everything is okay, it was a great feeling. I just needed to reboot, and wake up.' ALSO READ: Brad Pitt kept going after Damson Idris spit on his face while filming a rage scene in F1: 'I thought I was going to lose my job' Pitt appreciated Dax and how he made him feel during those AA meetings and said, 'He would usually be the last person to share, and he was like the elder statesman of the meeting. I just remember him identifying the theme of the evening and just telling his story in the funniest way possible, and that meant a lot to me.' Many fans reacted to Pitt's openness about his challenges with addiction and showed their appreciation and support for the actor in the comments. One user commented, 'Dax and Brad being AA bf's is my absolute favourite thing in the world,' while another user said how he shared this video with a relative of theirs who was also in recovery. Pitt and Jolie got married in 2014, and they filed for divorce in 2019. Divorce settlements finally came to an end in 2024. A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1) Coming to his career, Pitt is currently waiting for the global release of this upcoming sports drama, F1, where he will play the role of racing veteran Sonny Hayes, who returns to Formula One in order to save his old teammates racing team. Actor Tom Cruise, who had talked about Pitt's driving skills and expressed his excitement for the movie, showed up to the premiere of the film and reunited with Pitt after almost 24 years. The duo posed with director Joseph Kosinski, who is responsible for both Pitt's F1 and Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick. Seeing the positive early reviews from the critics and the press, Pitt and company will be hoping to achieve a successful theatrical run after the movie released on June 27. Helmed by Kosinski, the film features Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Lewis Hamilton, and several other real-life F1 drivers.
News18
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise Reunite Publicly After 24 Years At F1 Premiere, Fans Go Wild Online
Last Updated: Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise's surprise red carpet reunion in London after 24 years sparks excitement, with fans hoping they team up again for a film. Hollywood's golden boys, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, sent the internet into a collective meltdown after reuniting publicly for the first time in 24 years. The reunion took place at the London premiere of Pitt's highly anticipated racing movie F1, where the Interview With the Vampire co-stars embraced warmly on the red carpet, bringing back a wave of nostalgia and renewed fan fervor. Dressed in a forest green suit and sage scarf, Brad Pitt couldn't hide his excitement as he spotted Tom Cruise, who looked sharp in a slate grey suit and blue shirt. The two Hollywood heavyweights shared a heartfelt hug and happily posed together for cameras, marking their first red carpet moment together since the 2001 America: A Tribute to Heroes concert. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FORMULA 1® (@f1) Since then, both actors have carved distinct paths. Pitt, now 61, has picked up two Academy Awards, while Cruise, 62, has continued his reign as the king of high-octane action with six more Mission: Impossible films under his belt. Fans have long speculated about a possible onscreen reunion, but Pitt recently joked about Cruise's signature death-defying stunts. 'I'm not gonna hang my ass off airplanes," Pitt quipped in an interview with E! News, teasing he'd only consider a film with Cruise 'when he does something again that's on the ground." Still, Pitt acknowledges the support from Cruise, particularly since their time filming Interview With the Vampire in the '90s. Reminiscing about their go-kart races on set, Pitt laughed, 'He got me in the end, I gotta admit." Cruise, too, returned the compliment, calling Pitt a natural driver: 'Believe me, I've raced against him. He's very good." Both actors are now leading major summer blockbusters. Cruise returned as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which broke franchise records with a $200 million global opening and is continuing strong with $540 million in earnings. Meanwhile, Pitt stars in F1, directed by Top Gun: Maverick's Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer—who also produced Mission: Impossible. Interestingly, Kosinski had once tried to reunite Cruise and Pitt in his version of Ford v Ferrari, where both actors would've done their own driving stunts. The project never materialized, and James Mangold eventually directed the film with Christian Bale and Matt Damon. Now, Pitt gets his moment behind the wheel in F1, a film that Cruise himself has praised. First Published: June 24, 2025, 04:15 IST
