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Former F1 driver Jody Scheckter has revealed he is 'utterly heartbroken' following the death of his daughter at the age of 21. Ila Scheckter, the fifth of Mr Scheckter's six children, died in her sleep at home last Thursday following a 'suspected accidental overdose' after 'losing her battle with addiction', her parents announced today.   In a statement given to Femail, Mr Scheckter and his wife Clare, who run Laverstoke Park Farm, in Hampshire, said the 'family are utterly heartbroken and totally devastated' by Ila's passing. The couple told how their 'intelligent' and 'compassionate' daughter had 'wanted to be clean, healthy and happy' and had been due to start treatment for her drug use the day after her death. Ila's older brother Hugo and younger sister Poppy also paid tribute to their 'beautiful' sister on Instagram, with each sharing their own collection of personal photos. Ila Scheckter, daughter of South African F1 champion Jody Scheckter, died last Thursday … [Read more...] about Former F1 champion Jody Scheckter reveals his daughter Ila, 21, has died of a ‘suspected accidental overdose’ after losing her battle with addiction – and says he’s ‘utterly heartbroken’

Such is Lewis Hamilton’s determination to win that even as his Mercedes team made history, frustration initially coloured the crowning moment. The world champion has been at the heart of their success and, as always, he had wanted to be at its head when Mercedes indelibly made their mark on Formula One at the Japanese Grand Prix. There was disappointment in the aftermath of his third place at Suzuka but ultimately Hamilton took huge satisfaction in helping secure Mercedes’ place in the annals of F1. With teammate Valtteri Bottas taking the win, the two have ensured Mercedes clinched their sixth consecutive constructors’ title and that they will be the first team to take six consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ doubles. Formula One has had periods of team dominance but the achievement of Mercedes is unprecedented. The sixth team title matches that of Ferrari between 1999 and 2004 but – with Hamilton and Bottas extending their lead such that only … [Read more...] about Valtteri Bottas storms to win in Japan as Mercedes take F1 constructors’ title

Erstwhile used car salesman Sam Palmer has not taken long to become accustomed to life with £230m Formula 1 heiress Petra Ecclestone. For I can reveal that Palmer has become so used to servants attending to his every wish night and day that he's decided to make his own fortune from hired help. He's launching a domestic staffing agency and boasts that it will be the first 'run by someone who lives with domestic staff'. Erstwhile used car salesman Sam Palmer (right) has not taken long to become accustomed to life with £230m Formula 1 heiress Petra Ecclestone (left) His engagement to Bernie Ecclestone's younger daughter was announced in January, barely 15 months after she went through a very messy divorce with gold bullion dealer James Stunt. Palmer declares that he's 'someone who understands your needs', and says of his new business: 'We're specialising in nannies, housekeepers, chefs, butlers and security. I've seen a huge gap in the market.' First, it will be launched in … [Read more...] about EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone’s fiancé Sam Palmer launches a domestic staffing agency

Australian Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo has outdone Ferrari rookie Charles Leclerc during a prank war. Leclerc, 21, instigated the latest battle in the ongoing 'feud' between the pair over Instagram. He started an Instagram story showing Ricciardo sleeping before Leclerc reached out and touched his rival's nose. Australian Formula 1 racer Daniel Ricciardo (left) has outdone Ferrari rookie Charles Leclerc (right) during a prank war 'Hello mate,'  the Monégasque said.  The video was seen by Leclerc's 2.4 million followers. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Daniel Ricciardo reduces fellow Formula One star to tears of... 'I have no words to describe it': How Australian schoolboy,... Share this article Share However Ricciardo didn't let the lighthearted prank go unanswered - he later ambushed the Ferrari driver as he got out of the toilet.  As Leclerc stepped out of the bathroom Ricciardo walked up behind him. 'Thirty minutes man, what were … [Read more...] about ‘Thirty minutes – what were you doing in there?’ Hilarious moment Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo goes one up in his prank war with the Ferrari rookie

Lewis Hamilton has urged his fans to go vegan and said he feels like ‘giving up on everything’ due to his concerns about the environment. The 34-year-old, who is on the verge of winning a sixth Formula One world title, made clear his feelings about the state of the world in three posts on Instagram yesterday.  Hamilton switched to a plant-based diet in 2017 and in September he helped launch a vegan burger restaurant in London. He reportedly also sold his red private jet earlier this year. Lewis Hamilton made clear his feelings about the state of the world in three posts on Instagram yesterday. He is pictured on his private jet, which he has reportedly now sold  The Formula One driver, 34, uploaded a series of posts on Tuesday. In this one, he told his 13.1 million followers that he felt like 'giving up on everything'  Hamilton - pictured racing in Japan - switched to a plant-based diet in 2017 and in September he helped launch a vegan burger restaurant in … [Read more...] about Petrolhead Lewis Hamilton tells fans the ‘only way to save the planet’ is by going VEGAN… after making career out of racing gas-guzzling F1 cars and using his own jet to zip across globe