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2018 Canadian Grand Prix: Vettel seizes pole Sebastian Vettel starts the Canadian Grand Prix on pole position as he looks to claw back the 14-point lead that rival Lewis Hamilton holds in the Drivers’ Championship, but an unpredictable race in Montreal could well see a shock or two arrive on Sunday evening. With Hamilton down in fourth, Vettel can make up serious ground in the battle to become a five-time world champion, though just 0.232 seconds covers the top four with Valtteri Bottas in second and the fast Red Bull of Max Verstappen in third. With Daniel Ricciardo , two-time winner this season, down in sixth with Kimi Raikkonen fifth, and the Circuit Gilles Villeneueve one of the easiest tracks to overtake on in the calendar, a thrilling race is on the cards. Hamilton though has pedigree around this track, and should he triumph today he will tie Michael Schumacher with seven Canadian Grand Prix victories. Follow the live action below... … [Read more...] about Canadian Grand Prix LIVE: Sebastian Vettel wins in Montreal to take championship lead off Lewis Hamilton

Marlon Brando stars in classic film The Godfather Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Marlon Brando has been hailed as one of Hollywood’s first leading men, making his name known in all genres from The Godfather to A Streetcar Named Desire. However, the star fell into family drama in his later years, a saga which ended up with him cutting one of his children from his will. Related articles Amanda Owen confirms sudden split from grumpy husband Clive Novak Djokovic's sad confession about marriage to wife Jelena Brando was one of the first in Hollywood to be able to demand large salaries for the smallest of roles because his fame … [Read more...] about Marlon Brando took adopted daughter out of his will – but who got his millions?

WIMBLEDON has a famously strict dress code - but fans are loving that adidas' bold new "bra" outfit has been given the green light by tournament officials. The All-England Club is famous for cracking down on outfits that stray from the all-white code . In the past, SW19 bosses have even banned caps featuring even the merest splash of colour on the peak. So fans were left refreshingly pleased after a number of ladies' singles players were allowed to wear their bold new adidas outfit. The two-piece ensemble has turned heads, with everyone on Twitter raving about it. World No5 Maria Sakkari, 26, was the most-recent to show off the all-white outfit, which leaves the midriff exposed, after French ace Kristina Mladenovic had worn it earlier in the week. READ MORE WIMBLEDON STORIES WIMBLEDON 2022 Heather Watson and Cam Norrie in Brit action with Novak Djokovic on later HOME TREBLE Get Raducanu, Murray & Watson … [Read more...] about Wimbledon fans all saying the same thing as stars sport Adidas’ bold ‘bra’ outfit at famously strict All England Club

Since marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan Markle has carefully curated her own style with a sense of aesthetic independence not usually associated with members of the royal family. Fiercely proud of the fact that she doesn't use the services of a stylist , Meghan has moved away from many established royal conventions both in her wardrobe choices and her working practices. From commissioning a French fashion brand to make her wedding dress to stepping out at royal functions in bold and exciting colors, Meghan has a strong connection with how she dresses. One fashion staple in the duchess' wardrobe that she is particularly fond of is the mini-dress. This 1960s invention has been reinterpreted over subsequent decades into a chic wardrobe essential. For the royals though, the mini dress or skirt is a rarely worn item. In the 1960s, the two leading royal followers of fashion did adopt the miniskirt, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret. Others, including the queen, have … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and the modern royal mini dress

Lewis Hamilton was left to rue a Mercedes engine problem after he lost the lead of the Formula One championship to Sebastian Vettel in Canada on Sunday. Vettel ruled from lights-to-flag at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in an emphatic display as he crossed the line ahead of Valtteri Bottas with Red Bull's Max Verstappen in third. But Hamilton, so often the master here in Montreal, had to settle for fifth on a weekend to forget for the defending champion and his team. Recommended Canadian Grand Prix LIVE - As it happened The Englishman, who arrived in North America with a 14-point lead over Vettel, will now head to the next round in France trailing his Ferrari rival by one point. Daniel Ricciardo took the chequered flag in fourth ahead of Hamilton with Kimi Raikkonen sixth for Ferrari. Unlike all of their rivals, Mercedes failed to bring a planned engine upgrade to the seventh round of the championship, and it would cost Hamilton dearly. Hamilton, … [Read more...] about Sebastian Vettel claims emphatic victory at Canadian GP to take championship lead off Lewis Hamilton

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton fears he will not be able to fight for victory in Canada. Hamilton's Mercedes team were due to bring an engine upgrade with them to the seventh round of the campaign but it will not be ready until the next race in France later this month. Ferrari and Renault, which powers the Red Bull team, are due to unleash updated engines at the high-power Montreal track this weekend. Hamilton, who holds a 14-point title lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel , believes he will be on the back foot at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. F1 2018 grid Show all 30 "If the other teams have got fresh engines, given how close we are, we won't be in a position to fight for the win," Hamilton said. "This is a power circuit so it was our target to use the new engine, which definitely would have been helpful. "It is unfortunate but we will have to make do without it, and that means our performance will not be the … [Read more...] about Lewis Hamilton fearing the worst in Canada after Red Bull and Ferrari engine upgrades

RED BULL suffered a devastating final few laps at the 2022 season opener in Bahrain as BOTH Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez dramatically dropped out of the points. In the closing stages Verstappen suffered an engine problem as he looked set to secure third place behind race winner Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The issue left Verstappen with virtually no power as the reigning world champion saw his race hopes go up in smoke. A host of cars swiftly overtook him before he was retired in the pits by his team. And more heartbreak was yet to come for Red Bull principal Christian Horner as third place Sergio Perez - under pressure from Lewis Hamilton - spun out with just moments of the Grand Prix remaining. He ended up being retired too as Red Bull left empty handed. Read more on sport EL CLASICO Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 4: Aubameyang on the double as Real shell-shocked BIG DEAL Aston Villa vs Liverpool: New customers … [Read more...] about Red Bull heartbreak in final laps as Max Verstappen is forced out with engine problems and Sergio Perez spins in Bahrain

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich wantaway Serge Gnabry, who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo after the star forward demanded to leave Old Trafford. On Saturday, it was reported that Ronaldo had informed United that he wanted to leave the club due to his desire to continue playing in the Champions League and had asked Erik ten Hag to sell him if an acceptable offer were made. While United are committed to keeping the 37-year-old at all costs, a potential replacement has already been found in the form of winger Gnabry who turned down a new deal with Bayern worth just over £200,000-a-week. As a result, the Bundesliga giants are ready to sell the 26-year-old before his contract expires next summer and, according to The Sun , United are interested in the former Arsenal player but could face competition from local rivals Manchester City. This summer, City have already sold Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal and look set to lose another forward with … [Read more...] about Manchester United interested in signing Arsenal flop Serge Gnabry to replace wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo

Arsenal will meet Ajax in the coming days to discuss a deal for Lisandro Martinez and are refusing to give up on the defender despite his preference being to join Manchester United . The versatile Argentine looks increasingly likely to leave Amsterdam this summer despite the Eredivisie champions being desperate to keep hold of their Player of the Year. Ajax have already lost several of their stars, with Ryan Gravenberch joining Bayern Munich and Sebastien Haller on the verge of a move to Borussia Dortmund. They had been adamant they would not let anyone else leave unless they received an offer that was too good to turn down, and now both Arsenal and United are nearing that price tag for Martinez. Ajax are believed to want around €50million (£43m) guaranteed, though so far United’s best offer has only reached £34m up front in addition to £4m in bonuses and add-ons. Arsenal have also had several offers rebuffed, but The Athletic report that the Gunners’ … [Read more...] about Arsenal schedule fresh Ajax meeting even though Lisandro Martinez prefers Manchester United move

Max Verstappen delivered a strong response to his recent critics by completing a practice double for the Canadian Grand Prix . Verstappen’s crash last time out in Monaco marked his fifth big mistake from six rounds, and he arrived in North America threatening to “headbutt someone” following a series of questions about his accident-prone campaign. But the 20-year-old Dutchman topped the time sheets in both sessions in his Red Bull at a sun-drenched Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as he allowed his driving to do the talking. Recommended Defined by unfulfilled promises, Alonso now stands at a crossroads Verstappen finished 0.130 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen with championship leader Lewis Hamilton half-a-second off the pace. Sebastian Vettel, who trails Hamilton by 14 points in the title race, was fifth in the order. Hamilton fears he will not be in contention for the victory this weekend after his Mercedes team failed to bring a scheduled … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen lets his driving do the talking in Canada