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Bloomberg
a day ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Formula 1 Renewable Energy Shift Drives 26% Drop in Carbon Footprint
Motor racing, a sport known for flashy, petrol-guzzling racecars speeding at hundreds of kilometers per hour across twisting asphalt tracks, hasn't been a pastime known for sustainability. Formula 1 is trying to change that. Often referred to as ' the pinnacle of motorsport,' the racecar organization, which hosts an annual championship featuring the best drivers in the world, has seen its carbon emissions drop 26% since 2018. At the end of the 2024 season, the sport's carbon footprint fell to 168,720 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from 228,793. F1 said in a statement on Wednesday that it's halfway toward achieving its minimum 50% reduction target, as set out in its 'net zero by 2030' commitment.
The Guardian
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
F1 the Movie review – spectacular macho melodrama handles Brad Pitt with panache
With that amused-cowpoke face of his squashed into his safety helmet, making his sixtysomething cherubic chops bulge in towards his nose, Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel in this outrageously cheesy but fiercely and extravagantly shot Formula One melodrama. Along with a lot of enjoyable hokum about the old guy mentoring the rookie hothead (a plot it broadly shares with Pixar's 2006 adventure Cars), F1 the Movie gives you the corporate sheen, real-life race footage with Brad as the star in an unreasonably priced car, the tech fetish of the cars themselves (almost making you forget how amazingly ugly they are) with brand names speckling every square inch of every surface, the simulation graphics writ large, and the bizarre occult spectacle of motor racing itself. This is a movie which (like Barbie) has been licensed by the brand, with Lewis Hamilton credited as a producer; he gets a stately walk-on and plenty of big names are glimpsed. At one stage, Brad notices Max Verstappen out there on the track: 'Damn, he's good!' he mutters. Oh sure, yes, Max Verstappen is good, but is he a reckless, intuitive risk-taker and old-school motor race romantic who might get himself killed chasing some undefinable something out there on the burning, shimmering tarmac? We may never know. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a supercool driver who lost his way after a near-fatal crash 30 years ago, got himself back together after a stint in the wilderness as a professional gambler and New York City taxi driver (no flashbacks to that sadly) and now freelances as a race-car hombre, drifting around in his campervan, signing up for races where he can, wowing the young kids with his crazy attack strategies and wily cunning. His old driving buddy Ruben (Javier Bardem), now an owner, is in desperate need of some special old-school magic to revivify his failing team and offers Sonny a slot, to the nervous disapproval of pointy-headed board member and duplicitous creep Banning (Tobias Menzies) and the open disdain of mercurial young driving star Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) who refers to him as 'old man'. Is Sonny going to exasperate and yet excite Ruben by breaking all the rules? Oh but yes. Rangy, good-humoured Sonny soon works his cheeky magic with everyone, especially the technical director Kate McKenna; this is a really good performance from Kerry Condon who stamps hard on the relatability pedal and without whom Brad Pitt and his finite range of expressions might have been floundering. And so we follow Sonny and the team as they compete all over the world from London to Abu Dhabi, each event prefaced with videogame-style graphics of the track and plenty of huge sans-serif titles saying things like 'LAP 14'. The arcana of racing is lovingly reproduced, particularly the (to me, baffling) convention of the team meeting where everyone is wearing headphones and headset mics; can they not hear each other without them? Don't other people at equally large conference tables manage without all this? Motor racing is a sport in which constituent team members seem to be competing against each other as much as against the opposition, and so it ought to be an ideal subject for a movie treatment. There's a fair bit of macho silliness here, but the panache with which director Joseph Kosinski puts it together is very entertaining. Condon is a vital fuel ingredient and to a F1 non-believer like me, the result is surreal and spectacular. F1 the Movie is out on 25 June in the UK; 26 June in Australia; 27 June in the US.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Nico Hulkenberg's Wife? Egle Ruskyte's Relationship History
Nico Hulkenberg is widely known for his career as a Formula One racer for Sauber. With his recent participation in the Canadian Grand Prix, the racer's personal life has been in the limelight, leaving many curious about his life partner. So, who is Nico Hulkenberg's wife, and when did they get married? Here is everything you need to know about Hulkenberg's spouse and the couple's relationship history. Nico Hulkenberg's wife is Egle Ruskyte. Ruskyte's family and several other details are unknown, as she seemingly chooses to stay away from the limelight. However, as per reports, she hails from Lithuania and attended college in her home country. Ruskyste is a fashion designer and model who started her own crocheted clothing brand known as Egle. The brand sells items such as skirts, dresses, tops, and resortwear through their website Ruskyte also has an account on Instagram with the username @the_crochet_girl, currently with a total of 40.6k followers. She uses her profile to promote her brand and drop memorable moments from her personal life. Ruskyte is seen travelling to numerous countries in her posts and often poses wearing the brand's clothes. Additionally, she seems to regularly cheer for her husband on his motor racing stints. Nico Hulkenberg and Egle Ruskyte's relationship history is mostly private, given their decision to keep it away from the spotlight. The duo reportedly met in 2015 and soon began a romantic relationship. Hulkenberg popped the question to the businesswoman in 2020 in Venice, as per reports. Later, the couple tied the knot in June 2021 after being together for around six years. In the same year, their first child, a baby girl, was born. They named their daughter Noemi Sky. (via The Sports Rush) The post Who Is Nico Hulkenberg's Wife? Egle Ruskyte's Relationship History appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 Winners List: Duplantis, Nadal bag top honours; Rishabh Pant misses out
Record-breaking pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis and America's legendary gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top honous at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday. While Duplantis earned the World Sportsman of the Year at the prestigious award gala, Biles was bagged the highest women's honours of the night. The 25-year-old Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, won the award for the first time after being nominated in each of the past three years. Duplantis became only the second track-and-field athlete after four-time winner Usain Bolt to claim the prestigious award. Duplantis pipped the likes of Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis), France's Léon Marchand (Swimming), Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar (Cycling) and Netherlands' Max Verstappen (Motor Racing) with more votes for the award. 'I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in the sporting capital of Madrid and to have the great Usain Bolt pay tribute to me…' he said. Duplantis won his second World Indoor Championship gold medal in March and broke his own world record for a remarkable ninth time in 2024 en route to Olympic gold in Paris. Biles, who returned to action after a break, clinched three gold and one silver medal in a stunning comeback at the Paris Olympics to claim her fourth Laureus award — equalling the record held by Serena Williams. Both the athletes also have one Comeback of the Year honour. Tennis great Rafael Nadal was conferred the Laureus Sporting Icon Award in a year he announced his retirement from professional tennis. 'Back in 2006 I won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in Barcelona… Tennis and sports in general has given me so much…,' Nadal said. Rishabh Pant, who was the only Indian to be nominated for the awards for his comeback from a 14-month layoff due to his road accident, missed out on the award eventually clinched by Rebeca Andrade. Andrade got the Comeback of the Year award for her inspirational return from a series of career-threatening injuries. Andrade, who contemplated quitting after three ACL injuries, made a triumphant return by winning gold in the floor exercise at the Paris Games. Laureus Sports Awards 2025 Full Winners List Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award: Mondo Duplantis Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award: Simone Biles Laureus World Team of the Year Award: Real Madrid Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award: Lamine Yamal Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Rebeca Andrade Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Tom Pidcock Laureus Sport for Good Award: Kick4Life Laureus Sporting Icon Award: Rafael Nadal
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Wolrd Sports Award
Star pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony here on Monday (April 21, 2025). The 25-year-old Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, was fourth-time lucky after being nominated in each of the past three years. He became only the second track-and-field athlete after four-time winner Usain Bolt to claim the prestigious award. Duplantis won his second World Indoor Championship gold medal in March and broke his own world record for a remarkable ninth time in 2024 en route to Olympic gold in Paris. The Swede-American gained more votes than Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis), France's Léon Marchand (Swimming), Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar (Cycling) and Netherlands' Max Verstappen (Motor Racing). "I am incredibly honoured to have won my first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in the sporting capital of Madrid and to have the great Usain Bolt pay tribute to me..." he said. Biles, who returned to action after a break, clinched three gold and one silver medal in a stunning comeback at the Paris Olympics to claim her fourth Laureus award -- equalling the record held by Serena Williams. Both the athletes also have one Comeback of the Year honour. "I'm so happy to be here in Madrid and to receive my fourth Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award," said Biles, who topped the polls ahead of Spain's Aitana Bonmatí (Football), Netherlands' Sifan Hassan (Athletics), Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (Athletics), USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Athletics) and Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis). Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade got the Comeback of the Year award for her inspirational return from a series of career-threatening injuries. Andrade, who contemplated quitting after three ACL injuries, made a triumphant return by winning gold in the floor exercise at the Paris Games. "This beautiful Laureus Statuette represents a huge amount of hard work, of struggle and pain, and also great happiness," she said. She surpassed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant, USA's Caeleb Dressel (Swimming), Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami (Alpine Skiing), Spain's Marc Márquez (Motor Cycling) and Australian Ariarne Titmus (Swimming). Real Madrid were adjudged Laureus World Team of the Year following a dominant campaign that saw them win La Liga for a record 36th time, clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title, and defeat Barcelona in the Supercopa de España. They also lifted the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup early in the 2024-25 season, making Carlo Ancelotti the most decorated manager in the club's history. Tennis great Rafael Nadal was conferred the Laureus Sporting Icon Award in a year he announced his retirement from professional tennis. 'Back in 2006 I won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in Barcelona... Tennis and sports in general has given me so much...," Nadal said. Tom Pidcock won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award for his dramatic Olympic mountain bike cross country gold. After suffering a puncture, the British cyclist fought back to overtake home favourite Victor Koretsky in the final stages. Pidcock became the fourth British cyclist to win the award after Jamie Bestwick (2014), Rachel Atherton (2017) and Beth Shriver (2022). Paralympic swimmer Jiang Yuyan won the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award after claiming seven gold medals from as many events. Teen football sensation Lamine Yamal received the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The Spanish winger became the youngest player to score and feature in a European Championship final and was named the tournament's Best Young Player. Kelly Slater, widely considered the greatest surfer of all time, received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award. Slater is a four-time winner of the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award and an 11-time World Surf League champion.
