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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Formula One 2025: A story of resilience and redemption at Silverstone
Fate unravels in unexpected ways — there's no way to predict who ends up on the right side of things, and who pays the price. The 2025 Silverstone Grand Prix typified that truth. On a weekend that began with a mix of expected patterns and unpredictable turns, it ended with redemption for a veteran, heartbreak for some, and a home victory for a rising British star. McLaren's 1–2 finish extended its season-long dominance, with Lando Norris once again leading the charge — but there's no denying that seeing the third-place winner, Nico Hulkenberg of Kick Sauber, finally have his day brought a bright smile to many a face. To walk into the paddock season after season, longing for an elusive moment of glory, the German's elation was shared by one and all. For him, this wasn't just a podium — it was a narrative arc finally coming full circle. After 239 races, 15 seasons, eight constructors, and many near misses, he was finally able to reap the rewards of his toil and hard work, capping an emotional, ecstatic weekend for a driver who no longer bears the painful record for most races in F1 history without a podium. For homeboy Norris (left), fortune smiled wider. With the eyes of a passionate British crowd — including thousands at the iconic 'Landostand' fixed on him, the McLaren driver was a man on a mission and delivered a mighty performance that gave him the golden memory of being crowned the British GP champion. It was a confidence-boosting victory that could prove pivotal in his title bid — a battle that has been shifting gears every round. Starting from third, behind teammate Oscar Piastri, the changing weather and theatrics never bothered a focused Norris. Winning at Silverstone, his true home, was the dream he'd long waited for. What certainly helped his push was the harsh hand dealt to the other side of the McLaren garage. Silverstone was a missed opportunity and a chapter Piastri would like to forget quickly. A 10-second penalty for erratic driving behind the Safety Car — after he had cruised past pole-sitter Max Verstappen — dented his chances. Nico Hulkenberg is all smiles after grabbing third place ahead of Lewis Hamilton. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A gamble backfires Verstappen was poised for a better outing after the Austria disappointment, but it was Red Bull's ambitious choices that sealed his fate. The Dutchman was sensational in Saturday's qualifying to steal pole with a mighty lap. But the gamble of driving a heavily tweaked car — the team's gamble to opt for a low-downforce setup, compromising balance in corners for greater speed on the straights — backfired. A wet-and-dry race is always a challenge for drivers, and with Verstappen having to fight the car, he was out of the lead and soon tumbled further. Though making his way back up to fifth, his increasing inability to challenge the McLaren duo deepened Red Bull's woes. What was once an invincible partnership is now withering rapidly. Only a few days after the race, Red Bull announced that its long-time Team Principal, Christian Horner, had been stripped of his duties. A 20-year tenure that saw six Constructors' titles and eight Drivers' crowns came to a grinding halt. Whether Red Bull's future leads to recovery or collapse, one thing is certain — the old guard is gone, and the overhaul is in motion. A veteran's day to remember Amid all the turmoil at the front — a championship fight swinging wildly, a giant in disarray, and varying results — it was a quiet, beaming Hulkenberg who gave Silverstone its purest moment. Though far from the frontrunners in outright pace, Hulkenberg's charge from the back of the grid (19th) to the podium was nothing short of miraculous. That he succeeded with one of the slowest cars on the grid made the achievement even more remarkable. To put it into perspective, there was less than a 10-second gap to the fourth-placed car with more than a handful of laps still to go. Hulkenberg had to nail every turn until the very last corner. And the driver in hot pursuit? None other than Lewis Hamilton — the nine-time British GP winner, now in Ferrari red, desperate to extend his streak of 11 consecutive British GP podiums. The fire was alive in the experienced Hamilton, but Hulkenberg extracted every ounce from the neon green car (below), holding him off with composure. Hamilton never came close, but he was among the first to praise the veteran who finally had his day and gave the sport a memory that will be cherished for years.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pippa Middleton's affordable Grand Prix wedge espadrille heels are selling fast
Pippa Middleton copied her big sister Kate with a comfy-looking pair of espadrille wedges from a readily available brand Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has been spotted on countless occasions in a certain pair of espadrille wedges, wearing them with everything from wide-leg jeans to flowing midi dresses for all kinds of occasions. Now, her little sister Pippa Middleton has followed suit, choosing to sport the comfy-looking shoes to the Silverstone Grand Prix over the weekend. The wedges in question are Castaner's Carina self-tie canvas wedge espadrilles, £120 on Selfridges. Word has gotten around about Pippa's shoe choice because there's now limited stock in many of the popular sizes. So, if you're keen to get a pair of your own, we'd suggest acting fast. As we say, Kate is also a big fan of this exact style of wedge, having worn them on many occasions, including the Chelsea Flower Show and Henley Royal Regatta. It's also easy to see why the Castaner Carina shoes are a top Royal pick for casual and more dressy events. The espadrilles are made from 100% canvas and feature self-tie fastenings, closed round toes, woven patterns on the sides, all-over canvas texture and, most crucially, a comfy low wedge heel that measures 2.3". Essentially, it's the perfect shoe choice for days when you're spending a lot of time on your feet but you also still want to look polished. If you love a bargain, La Redoute is also offering a version of the Carine canvas wedges for £64.99 in a slightly darker colourway. However, stock is dwindling fast. If you're interested in the rest of Pippa's F1 outfit details, she also carried a new accessory to the racing event: Emmy London's Mabel Bag in the tan leather colourway, £595. As for her dress, it's from Usisi Sister and is priced at £415. Currently, stock is still available in sizes S through to XL. Her jacket, which matches perfectly with the bag and heels, is an old-season Sezane piece. Although the Castaner wedges aren't breaking the bank by royal standards, the £120 price tag on Selfridges may be a little steep still. If this is the case, we've managed to track down an almost identical pair at Crew Clothing which will save you some pennies, with the Faith Classic Heeled Espadrille priced at a much for budget-friendly £60. The Faith sandals mirror Princess Kate 's thanks to their espadrille style, with a jute wedge heel and suede closed toes. The suede is made from real leather and comes in a range of three colours, including beige, pale pink and black. Alternatively, we also love New Look's versions, the Off White Faux Leather Woven Closed Toe Wedge Sandals, £35.99. Their adjustable strap and wedge heel ensure a comfortable fit, while the raffia trim and ribbon tie detailing around the ankles give the shoes an elevated feel.
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
What time is the F1 on today? When to watch on Channel 4
Norris will be hoping to claim his fourth race win of the year and close the gap on McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the driver's standings. Russell will also be looking to finish on the podium during today's race and stay in contention for the driver's championship, while Hamilton is racing for his 10th victory at Silverstone. Meanwhile, Bearman will start further back on the grid (18th) after being issued a 10-place penalty for a red flag infringement during P3 (Practice 3). Starting grid for today's British Grand Prix Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed pole position at Silverstone during qualifying on Saturday (July 5), ahead of McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. George Russell qualified fourth for Mercedes, one place ahead of Lewis Hamilton (fifth). Fellow British driver Ollie Bearman (Haas) will line up from 18th for his first home race after being served a 10-place grid penalty for crashing in the pit lane. The full starting grid for today's British Grand Prix is: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Lando Norris (McLaren) George Russell (Mercedes) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Carlos Sainz (Williams) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull Racing) Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) Alexander Albon (Williams) Esteban Ocon (Haas) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Oliver Bearman (Haas) Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) What time is the F1 on today? Lights out in the 2025 British Grand Prix will be at 3pm on Sunday (July 6). When to watch the Silverstone Grand Prix on Channel 4? You can watch all the action from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone live on Channel 4 on Sunday. RECOMMENDED READING: The build up to the race will begin on Channel 4 at 1.30pm with commentary from the likes of Steve Jones and Lee McKenzie. They will also be joined for the first time by ex-team principal Claire Williams. The live race show begins on Channel 4 at 2.30pm, ahead of lights out at 3pm. Following the race there is also an hour time slot from 5pm until 6pm for reaction, which will also be presented by Jones, McKenzie and the rest of the Channel 4 team.
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
LEGO fans can get £3 McLaren F1 sets ahead of Silverstone Grand Prix
LEGO fans can get £3 McLaren F1 sets ahead of Silverstone Grand Prix With all eyes on Silverstone this weekend, Argos has dropped the price of the LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car, with a way to get it for £2.78 The LEGO McLaren is one of a range of F1 models that can be snapped up at a bargain price this weekend (Image: Argos ) The best weekend of the year for UK Formula One fans is here, with the spectacle and excitement of the grid heading to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. British drivers Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Ollie Bearman and Lando Norris will naturally take centre stage, with all eyes on Norris to see if he can win his home race and close the gap between him and team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the 2025 drivers championship. It's a particularly thrilling time for fans of the McLaren team, with the papaya-clad brand from Woking currently leading both the Constructors and Drivers 2025 championships by a significant margin, potentially marking the year when McLaren finally outpaces rival Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Shoppers keen to celebrate their passion for the sport can get currently get discounts on a range of LEGO Speed Champion models at Argos just in time for the big race - and we have a savvy shopping tip to get an iconic McLaren for £2.78. Argos has already reduced the price of the LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car from £23 to £18. However, by stacking deals from a money-saving website it's possible to save even more. Bargain hunters who sign up as new members of deals site TopCashback using this link will get a free signup bonus of £15 on their first qualifying purchase. The LEGO McLaren qualifies for the deal, effectively bringing its price down to £2.78 once you receive the cashback in your account. Comprising 269 pieces, the set allows you to construct a detailed model of McLaren's MCL28 race car. Once fully assembled, the model measures 20cm in length and 4cm in height, reports the Manchester Evening News. The LEGO McLaren Speed Champions car is made of 269 pieces. (Image: Argos ) Motorsport enthusiasts will spot key features on the MCL28, such as the HALO safety bar, the rear DRS wing and broader rear tyres bearing the Pirelli logo. The set also includes a driver minifigure dressed in the distinctive papaya orange racing suit, although it's unclear whether the model represents Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri. A clever aspect of this model is that the driver can be placed in the seat if the builder wishes. This flexibility allows the model to be used for play or displayed as part of a larger collection making it ideal for fans of all ages. For those who aren't massive Formula 1 fans but still fancy a quality LEGO race car at a bargain price, the Ferrari F40 model can be obtained using the same deal by following the same steps as above. LEGO versions of performance cars are a firm favourite with fans of the building bricks and, ahead of Amazon Prime Day which launches on Tuesday, there are some stunning early LEGO deals on some of the most popular models. The LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Set is currently discounted by 29% on Amazon, bringing the price down from £189.99 to £134.99. The LEGO Speed Champions McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car has received 44 reviews on Argos, with the majority awarding a 5-star rating. One review reads: "This McLaren set is quite the mini bit of kit for a Formula 1 enthusiast. Such a detailed set with a lot of thought gone into the design and every tiny piece. The instructions are simple enough that my just 9 year old managed it alone,". A second reviewer said: "The LEGO McLaren Speed Champions car is an impressive set that combines great quality with an easy and enjoyable building experience. The pieces fit perfectly, and the detailed design captures the essence of a real McLaren. Even beginners will find it simple to assemble." Meanwhile, another shopper added: "Great looking piece and a fun build. Instructions easy to follow. Plenty of stickers provided for the realistic look. Each pack is individual so the stages of the build are easier to follow. Nicely boxed and presented." However, some avid LEGO fans expressed dissatisfaction with the number of intricate stickers in the set. One commented: "The one thing that I would like to see Lego change is the stickers. They have some pre printed parts which look great. So why can't they do this with all the parts? ! It would make this Lego set look even better. But as it is, a simple wonky sticker changes the look completely." Another builder found the construction process challenging, even resorting to adhesive to ensure stability: "It looks great but it is incredibly difficult to get it to stay together. I have many Lego sets and this is the only one that I've had to use glue to get it to stick together." How to get a LEGO McLaren race car for £2.78 with TopCashback Sign up to TopCashback for free here Search for Argos on TopCashback, click through and buy the item normally. Get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more on an item - including the Lego McLaren Article continues below The cashback should track to your TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of your purchase, but it usually isn't ready to spend straight away
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Thousands more Brits hit by flight cancellations in second day of chaos with as many as 75,000 affected
FLIGHT cancellations and delays hit a second day in Europe causing chaos for thousands of passengers. Latest data reveals that the disruption across Europe, caused by an Air Traffic Control strike in France, has worsened with the overall number of passengers affected now thousands more. Advertisement 5 Flight cancellations and delays hit a second day in Europe causing chaos for thousands of passengers Credit: EPA 5 The delays and cancellations are due to a French ATC strike, causing many countries to experience chaos, including Spain (pictured) Credit: EPA According to AirAdvisor, yesterday's disruption rates looked to be between 20 and 40 per cent of scheduled flights. However now, the disruption rate is stretching to between 60 and 65 per cent, which means 60,000 to 75,000 passengers are expected to be impacted by the strikes. According to aviation analytics firm, Cirium, 645 flights arriving into French airports have been cancelled so far today due to the strikes. This is equal to 29 per cent of all scheduled arrivals into French airports. Advertisement A further 658 departures have been cancelled so far today from French airports - equal to 30 per cent of all scheduled departures. Of these, 62 flights from the UK to France have been cancelled - which is 40 per cent of all flights from the UK to the country. In the other direction, from France to the UK, a further 62 have been cancelled - again equalling 40 per cent of those scheduled. Yesterday saw a total of 525 flights into French airports cancelled, which was 25 per cent of all scheduled. Advertisement A further 501 departure flights were cancelled, equal to 24 per cent of those scheduled. Of these, there were 51 flights from the UK to France cancelled and also 51 from France to the UK cancelled - each equalling 36 per cent of those scheduled. Another disgruntled traveller said: "@easyJet @easyJet_press left stranded in Italy due to cancelled flight. "No customer service support. No flight until Sunday but only put us up for one night? Advertisement "Most likely won't be able to get through on call this morning. No contact email to be found anywhere. No support on chat!" Some passengers were also due to fly to big events taking place in the UK this weekend, including the Silverstone Grand Prix and Lana Del Rey performing at Wembley. One user commented: "My flight has been cancelled due to a strike and I won't arrive in time, I'm reselling tickets to see Lana del Rey and Addison Rae." Another added: "My parents would fly to the UK tonight so they can come to Silverstone for the weekend, now their flight is cancelled." Advertisement 5 According to aviation analytics firm, Cirium, 645 scheduled flights into French airports have been cancelled so far today due to the strikes Credit: EPA 5 Yesterday saw a total of 525 flights into French airports cancelled and 501 flights out of French airports Credit: EPA One woman commented on Facebook: "Flights now cancelled. We boarded the plane at 23:45… "Three hours late to get told we will be diverted to Madrid due to cabin crew hours exceeded. Advertisement "Then got told actually it's cancelled and we all need to get off. Now stranded… due to be at work in 7 hours." Kara Gammell, personal finance expert at MoneySuperMarket said: "Under EU law, you may be entitled to a refund for your flight from the airline, but you may also be able to reclaim other costs, such as accommodation, on your travel insurance." "If your flight is delayed your airline has an obligation to offer you food, drink and accommodation depending on the length of delay." Passengers are only eligible for extra compensation if they are made aware of strikes less than 14 days before their flight, as strikes are classed as 'extraordinary circumstances' with them not being the airline's responsibility. Advertisement Kara added: "As long as the airline strikes were announced after you booked your trip and your travel insurance, you may be able to claim through your insurer. "Always check the terms and conditions of a policy before you buy it as not all travel insurance providers offer cover for airline strikes. "If your policy includes travel disruption cover though, then it might be possible to claim for disruption or losses incurred as a result of your trip being delayed or cancelled." Flight compensation rules A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late. If you're flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight. You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven't used yet. So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded. But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline. When am I not entitled to compensation? The airline doesn't have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather. Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other 'extraordinary circumstances' are not eligible for compensation. Some airlines may stretch the definition of "extraordinary circumstances" but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled? If you can't claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you. Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer. Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof. If your flight is cancelled entirely, you're unlikely to be covered by your insurance. Ryanair recently warned of record flight delays this summer. Advertisement Plus, Britain's worst airport for flight delays revealed – does your local make the list?
