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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I don't know whether I'm going to be invited back' – Comedian given death stare after bodychecking Lewis Hamilton at F1
Comedian also joked about his own mum LEW-KING BAD 'I don't know whether I'm going to be invited back' – Comedian given death stare after bodychecking Lewis Hamilton at F1 LEWIS HAMILTON was accused of giving a 'death stare' to comedian Jack Whitehall at the British Grand Prix. Whitehall accidentally bumped into Hamilton moments before Sunday's thrilling race, while attempting to mingle with the drivers on the grid walk. 5 Lewis Hamilton was left unimpressed after a near run-in with a celebrity guest on Sunday 5 Jack Whitehall found himself in the thick of the pre-race chaos and almost body-checked Hamilton 5 Hamilton continued walking off with the drivers, before a shocked Whitehall was guided through Hamilton was walking behind George Russell and Lando Norris, on their way to start the rainy race. While Russell and eventual winner Norris passed through the cordoned off walkway without any problems, Hamilton was stopped in his tracks by Whitehall coming out in front of him. The comedian had been signalled to quickly pass through by a Mercedes team member, before almost body-checking the seven-time world champion. Speaking to Sky Sports, Whitehall said: "Just now when I was being invited to the grid I nearly body-checked Sir Lewis Hamilton. READ MORE F1 NEWS FENCED OFF Lando Norris injured as fence collapses during British Grand Prix celebration "I don't know whether I'm going to be invited back again, it was a very cold stare." The Bad Education star, who took his mum along to Silverstone, speculated that his icy reception may have been payback for past jokes about Hamilton. Whitehall added: "Maybe that was for the jokes I made at F1 75 as well and not just the body-check. "My mum is very excited to see Martin Brundle, and I brought her with me. She said that he is her hall pass, whatever that means...' CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Whitehall and Hamilton have met several times before, including on The Graham Norton Show seven years ago. Despite the pre-race chaos, it didn't affect Hamilton in the early stages at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton and Co face British GP nightmare as weather warning is issued at Silverstone After qualifying fifth, the 40-year-old moved up a place after overtaking ex-teammate Russell on the opening lap. Max Verstappen initially kept his lead from the start, ahead of McLaren stars Oscar Piastri and Norris. The Aussie driver soon got ahead just as rain started to fall heavily, but was handed a 10-second penalty after stewards said he drove erratically during the restart after the first Safety Car. Piastri was penalised for slowing too much when preparing to lead the pack away following another Safety Car restart, while a spin for Verstappen moments later saw the Dutchman drop backwards. As conditions changed and drivers started to switch to slick tyres later on, Piastri served his penalty during his final pit stop and Norris took the lead. Nico Hulkenberg, 37, took his first podium finish at the 239th attempt - setting a new record for the longest time before finishing in the top three - after a strong race for Sauber. The German managed to keep Hamilton's Ferrari at bay in the closing laps as Verstappen came home fifth. Meanwhile, Norris would later leave Silverstone with a cut on his face after a cameraman fell on top of him as a fence collapsed during his celebrations. 5 Lando Norris was injured while celebrating his win at the F1 British Grand Prix
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I don't know whether I'm going to be invited back' – Comedian given death stare after bodychecking Lewis Hamilton at F1
LEWIS HAMILTON was accused of giving a 'death stare' to comedian Jack Whitehall at the British Grand Prix. Whitehall accidentally bumped into Hamilton moments before Sunday's thrilling race , while attempting to mingle with the drivers on the grid walk. 5 Lewis Hamilton was left unimpressed after a near run-in with a celebrity guest on Sunday 5 Jack Whitehall found himself in the thick of the pre-race chaos and almost body-checked Hamilton 5 Hamilton continued walking off with the drivers, before a shocked Whitehall was guided through Hamilton was walking behind George Russell and race . While Russell and eventual winner Norris passed through the cordoned off walkway without any problems, Hamilton was stopped in his tracks by Whitehall coming out in front of him. The comedian had been signalled to quickly pass through by a Mercedes team member, before almost body-checking the seven-time world champion. Speaking to Sky Sports, Whitehall said: "Just now when I was being invited to the grid I nearly body-checked Sir Lewis Hamilton . READ MORE F1 NEWS " I don't know whether I'm going to be invited back again, it was a very cold stare." The Bad Education star, who took his mum along to Silverstone, speculated that his icy reception may have been payback for past jokes about Hamilton . Whitehall added: "Maybe that was for the jokes I made at F1 75 as well and not just the body-check. "My mum is very excited to see Martin Brundle, and I brought her with me. She said that he is her hall pass, whatever that means...' Most read in Motorsport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Whitehall and Hamilton have met several times before, including on The Graham Norton Show seven years ago. Despite the pre-race chaos, it didn't affect Hamilton in the early stages at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton and Co face British GP nightmare as weather warning is issued at Silverstone After qualifying fifth, the 40-year-old moved up a place after overtaking ex-teammate Russell on the opening lap. Max Verstappen initially kept his lead from the start, ahead of McLaren stars Oscar Piastri and Norris . The Aussie driver soon got ahead just as rain started to fall heavily , but was handed a 10-second penalty after stewards said he drove erratically during the restart after the first Safety Car. Piastri was penalised for slowing too much when preparing to lead the pack away following another Safety Car restart, while a spin for Verstappen moments later saw the Dutchman drop backwards. As conditions changed and drivers started to switch to slick tyres later on, Piastri served his penalty during his final pit stop and Norris took the lead. Nico Hulkenberg, 37, took his first podium finish at the 239th attempt - setting a new record for the longest time before finishing in the top three - after a strong race for Sauber. The German managed to keep Hamilton's Ferrari at bay in the closing laps as Verstappen came home fifth. Meanwhile, Norris would later leave Silverstone with a 5 Lando Norris was injured while celebrating his win at the F1 British Grand Prix 5
The Star
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Alpine appoint Nielsen to run F1 team day-to-day
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - F1 75 Live Season Launch - The O2, London, Britain - February 18, 2025 The Alpine car is revealed during the launch REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) -Renault-owned Alpine appointed former sporting director Steve Nielsen on Friday to handle the day-to-day running of the Formula One team following the departure of principal Oliver Oakes. The Enstone-based team, effectively run by executive adviser and former principal Flavio Briatore who will continue to have overall charge, said Nielsen would start work as managing director on September 1. Nielsen has most recently been working for Liberty Media-owned Formula One, after a brief period as sporting director at the governing FIA. He was also sporting director when Renault won championships in 2005 and 2006 under Briatore. Alpine, last in the constructors' championship but switching to Mercedes engines next year, also appointed Kris Midgley as head of aerodynamic development. Midgley previously worked at Ferrari as principal aerodynamicist and is also returning to the Enstone factory after a stint from 2007-13. Oakes, the team's fifth boss in four turbulent seasons, resigned in May for personal reasons after being appointed in July last year. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Alpine appoint Nielsen to run F1 team day-to-day
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - F1 75 Live Season Launch - The O2, London, Britain - February 18, 2025 The Alpine car is revealed during the launch REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo SILVERSTONE, England - Renault-owned Alpine appointed former sporting director Steve Nielsen on Friday to handle the day-to-day running of the Formula One team following the departure of principal Oliver Oakes. The Enstone-based team, effectively run by executive adviser and former principal Flavio Briatore who will continue to have overall charge, said Nielsen would start work as managing director on September 1. Nielsen has most recently been working for Liberty Media-owned Formula One, after a brief period as sporting director at the governing FIA. He was also sporting director when Renault won championships in 2005 and 2006 under Briatore. Alpine, last in the constructors' championship but switching to Mercedes engines next year, also appointed Kris Midgley as head of aerodynamic development. Midgley previously worked at Ferrari as principal aerodynamicist and is also returning to the Enstone factory after a stint from 2007-13. Oakes, the team's fifth boss in four turbulent seasons, resigned in May for personal reasons after being appointed in July last year. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore $3b money laundering case: 9 financial institutions handed $27.45m in MAS penalties over breaches Singapore Seller's stamp duty hike will curb short-term speculation; market effect likely minimal: Analysts Singapore NTUC says some foreigners taking on platform work illegally, calls for work group to address issue World Trump says countries to start paying tariffs on Aug 1, floats range of 10% to 70% Singapore Sengkang murder: Man accused of killing elderly mother escorted back to crime scene Singapore Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy Singapore Jail for man who recruited 2 Japanese women for prostitution at MBS Life Book review: OB Markers sequel Ink And Influence makes catch-22 proposal for The Straits Times
Fashion Network
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Selfridges host Formula 1 at its Corner Shop with multi-sensory homage to the sport
Selfridges has a racing partner ahead of a big movie launch next week. The luxury department store is teaming up with Formula 1 to launch 'F1 75 Years in Motion', turning its Corner Shop location into a multi-sensory homage to the sport. The opening (2pm on 23 June) is two days ahead of Formula 1 The Movie which launches in the UK starring Brad Pitt and includes an appearance by Lewis Hamilton, who played as 'crucial' role in its making, we're told. The Corner Shop activation with be an 'immersive experience' inviting visitors to explore '75 years of high-octane history' through a curated journey, featuring vintage apparel worn by legendary teams and drivers, memorabilia and F1-inspired art and photography tracing the sport's cultural impact. Pieces that will be on sale at the Selfridges Corner Shop include a vintage Benetton x Autopolis jacket, a bold piece from the golden era of early 1990s Formula 1, and a vintage Ferrari x Magnetti Marelli racing jacket -- a rare find due to Ferrari limiting the reissuing of this particular style. As well as rare vintage items, the shop will play host to exclusive F1 75 apparel, as well as art and collectibles from across the sport's history. Formula 1 chief commercial officer Emily Prazer said: 'Fashion has played an integral role in the F1 story over the years, and so launching this exciting first together with Selfridges, a brand with iconic British heritage, felt a natural fit. 'This is more than just a celebration of the sport, but [is] recognition of its cultural significance, where vintage and modern meet to encapsulate our rich, and stylish, story.'
