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- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton criticises delayed start to Belgian GP – but team bosses side with FIA
Lewis Hamilton believes the Belgian Grand Prix should have resumed earlier after a cautious approach from the FIA amid wet conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. After an 80-minute delay due to a heavy downpour, the race restarted with four laps behind the safety car, despite the track drying rapidly in most areas. The 44-lap grand prix begun with a rolling start, rather than the usual standing start and seven-time world champion Hamilton believed race control compensated for the last race at Silverstone, where a crash occurred due to lack of visibility in the rain. 'We started the race a little bit too late, I would say,' said Hamilton, who started in the pit-lane and finished seventh to conclude a wretched weekend. 'I kept shouting 'it's ready to go, it's ready to go'. They kept going round and round. So, I think they're probably overreacting from the last race, where we asked them not to restart the race too early, because the visibility was bad. 'I think this weekend they just went a bit too much the other way, because we didn't need a rolling start.' 'My car was set up for that [rain], they waited for it to dry pretty much. They definitely could have done a standing start, especially at the end there, because it was almost a dry line. There was hardly any spray.' Max Verstappen agreed with Hamilton, calling the delay 'silly' over team radio. However, Hamilton's boss at Ferrari, team principal Fred Vasseur, thought race director Rui Marques was correct to err on the side of caution, particularly given past crashes in the rain at Spa. 'The spray is coming from the floor, there is nothing we can do,' he said. 'The limitation is not the grip, the limitation is visibility. The helmet camera shows it, you can understand in this situation that they see absolutely nothing. 'Remember what happened in Silverstone with the crash, this is the most dangerous. We can't blame them, we would be the first one to give them s*** if something happened. 'I was comfortable in respecting their decision because they have a huge responsibility.' McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, whose drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris led home another one-two finish for the runaway leaders, also concurred with the FIA's decision-making. 'I think today the race was managed in a very wise way by the FIA,' he said. 'We knew there was a lot of rain coming. Delaying the race allowed us to race in wet conditions and we went into dry. We didn't even know how long the dry race would've been. 'I think from our position we always praise the work of the FIA when this is deserved and this is one of the cases.'
The Independent
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- The Independent
Karen Carney fights back tears over women's football backlash at Euro 2025 final
A former England player and ITV presenter was moved by a compilation of footage showing past criticism of women's football ahead of the Euro 2025 final on Sunday, 27 July. As the Lionesses prepared to face Spain, the broadcaster aired an interview with Beth Mead in which the striker recalled how she was laughed at when she started her career playing for a boys' team. Karen Carney, one of England's most-capped players, became emotional after the interview finished as she reflected on how far the sport has come. "There is a little girl and also a little boy that now knows that there is a place for everybody to play football," she said.
The Sun
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England vs Spain – Women's Euro 2025 final LIVE SCORE: Thriller into EXTRA-TIME after Russo equaliser
ALESSIA RUSSO headed in a super equaliser as England fought back from being behind AGAIN in the Women's Euros - with the game now into EXTRA-TIME! Mariona Caldentey scored for the Spaniards with a headed effort of her own in the 25th minute, after some good work from Ona Batlle on the right. The Lionesses missed two big chances to take the lead early, as a combination of Alessia Russo and Lauren James could not convert first, and then Lauren Hemp missed moments later. Lauren James went off injured for the Lionesses, just before half-time, before Russo converted a Chloe Kelly cross to level the scores. Follow ALL the latest updates below... Today, 15:03 By Zorawar Assi Spain's road to the Euro 2025 final Group stage (1st) Spain 5-0 Portugal Spain 6-2 Belgium Italy 1-3 Spain Quarter's final and Semi final Spain 2-0 Switzerland Germany 0-1 Spain Spain have been breezing past their opponents this Euro's but will know England will be their toughest test. Today, 14:48 By Zorawar Assi England's road to the Euro 2025 final Group stage (2nd) France 2-1 England England 4-0 Netherlands England 6-1 Wales Quarter's and Semi final Sweden 2-2 England (2-3 penalties) England 2-1 Italy Today, 14:28 By Zorawar Assi Last time out England have been involved in plenty of drama this Euro's. Before overcoming Italy in the semi's, they were up against Sweden in the quarter finals where they found themselves 2-0 down with little under 15 minutes to play! However, two goals from Bronze and Agyemang in 104 seconds sent this thriller to a penalty shootout. And after a staggering NINE missed penalties, the Lionesses eventually booked their spot in the semi-final. Even against Italy in the following stage the drama didn't end! England were now trailing right up until practically the last kick of the game until Agyemang equalised forcing the game to go extra time. Chloe Kelly then found the winning goal with practically the last kick of extra time in the 119th minute! - Can this final bring even more drama? Today, 14:05 By Zorawar Assi Fans flooding the streets Today, 13:58 By Zorawar Assi Atmosphere building ahead of final Today, 13:41 By Zorawar Assi Lionesses roaring Welcome to SunSport's official coverage of England's huge Euro's final against Spain - and it promises to be an absolute thriller. The Lionesses trophy defence was on the brink of coming to an end when they were losing in the semi's against Italy right up until the 96th minute! They then dramatically won the game in the 119th minute of extra time thanks to Chloe Kelly. Standing in the way of Sarina Wiegman's back to back Euro triumph is Spain who are definitely going to be England's toughest test as they lost to the Spaniards two years ago in the World Cup final - making this a revenge match for England. It was a 1-0 win also deep into extra time that allowed Spain to progress through to the final against Germany last time out and they will definitely have a wind in their sails as they know they're capable of beating this England side.
