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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Christian Horner's fate may have been sealed after ‘cold' interaction with Red Bull owners at Austrian Grand Prix
CHRISTIAN HORNER'S fate my have been sealed after a frosty interaction with Red Bull's owners in Austria, reports claim. Horner was Advertisement 7 Christian Horner reportedly endured a cold reception at the Austria Grand Prix Credit: Getty 7 Chalerm Yoovidhya holds the majority 51 per cent stake in Red Bull Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Horner has faced a turbulent 18 months on and off the track, after The Brit, 51, has had several rows with Jos Verstappen, father of star driver Max, since the fallout, with several high-profile figures quitting the team, including legendary chief designer Adrian Newey. Reports of hostility among Red Bull's team have continued to grow even after Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing by an internal investigation . And there has been reports of a growing rift between Horner and Red Bull's Thai owners, who chose not to sack him after the scandal broke. Advertisement READ MORE HORNER NEWS F1 journalist Joal Lischika reported seeing the owners greet Horner "coldly" in the hospitality unit at the Austria Grand Prix weekend in June. The Yoovidhya family, through Chalerm Yoovidhya, holds the majority 51 per cent stake, while the late Dietrich Mateschitz's son, Mark Mateschitz, inherited his 49 per cent share. To make matters worse Red Bull suffered its worst home race result in recent history , with Max Verstappen crashing out after three laps after being hit by Mercedes No2 Kimi Antontelli. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda had a particularly difficult time, being lapped twice on his way to finish dead-last of those who crossed the chequered flag. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport 7 Max Verstappen was wiped out by Kimi Antonelli in Austria 7 Despite reports, Horner and the majority owners put on a show of unity as they posed for pictures in the paddock in Austria Credit: AFP CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Four-time world champion Verstappen, 27, qualified down in seventh, while Tsunoda finished qualifying in P18. Advertisement Despite reports, Horner and the majority owners put on a show of unity as they posed for pictures in the paddock in Austria on June 29. But according to Lischika, there was apparently a growing feeling that Horner simply held too much power , after taking charge of operations during Red Bull's inception in 2005. Red Bull's Christian Horner gives low down on car before F1 season kicks off with Australian Grand Prix Horner, married to Spice Girl Geri Haliwell, was chairman of Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Technology , Red Bull Power Trains, and marketing. The owners have since appointed Laurent Mekies as the new CEO of Red Bull Racing , stepping up from the Racing Bulls team. Advertisement Horner reportedly had another row with Jos at Silverstone on Sunday, according to former F1 driver Schumacher told the Boxengasse-podcast: "There was another argument or a heated exchange, at least visually and verbally between Jos, Christian Horner, and the press officer. "You could see that Jos was anything but happy with the situation". 7 Geri and Christian appeared hand in hand at the Bahrain Grand Prix after the scandal broke Advertisement 7 It comes after a series of rows between Verstappen Snr and Horner, with the Dutchman repeatedly calling for Horner's dismissal after the Horner's wife Geri was reportedly devastated by the scandal, but stood by her husband in showing signs of solidarity at key races. In total, Horner won EIGHT drivers' championships and six constructors' titles. Advertisement For the first time ever, a new team principal, Mekies, will lead Red Bull at the Belgian Grand Prix on July 27 after a three week break. 7
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Shock vid shows minibus drivers brawling at Majorca airport in front of horrified tourists after ‘arguing over transfer'
SHOCKING footage has emerged showing two minibus drivers fighting at a Majorca airport in front of horrified tourists. The 4 Moment two drivers began brawling at Palma Airport 4 One of the drivers falls to his knees 4 The fight happened infront of passengers who were left horrifierd The dramatic clip, filmed at Palma airport in the capital, shows the pair trading blows. They were seen throwing punches and holding collars as confused passengers Just a few seconds later, one of the drivers falls to his knees before an onlooker with a backpack steps in a bid to quell the spat. The bystander is seen restraining the other driver with a bear hug from behind - but the man fights to escape his clutch. Security officials at the airport were forced to intervene to put an end to the fight, National Police officers went to the scene and took the details of the two men. Neither of them had suffered a serious injury. A fellow taxi driver who was present at the scene said the drivers were fightig like "pirates". He said: "They pick up customers inside the airport, but they should not," he told the Spanish media outlet. Most read in The Sun Over the years, there has been an increase in hostility between minibus operators and licensed taxi over customer pickups from the airport. Even then, locals say a physical a fight between them is a rare occassion. It comes after a Footage from a fortnight ago shows the lad being knocked to the ground as fellow The Brit, dressed in a white t-shirt and trousers, appears caught up in a heated exchange as a friend steps in to try and As tensions escalate, the man is seen being brutally punched in the face and falling to the ground, contorting one of his legs. The According to one onlooker, the Read more on the Irish Sun The fight also comes just a month after The violent footage filmed in Playa de Las Américas sparked fury among locals on the popular 4
North Wales Chronicle
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Slip to the Brit beach run returns to Aberdyfi in May
The Slip to the Brit has been organised by Gary and Seona Loveman, who own the Britannia Inn, since 2022. The event has raised almost £5,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance in the past two years. Ms Loveman said: "It's a 'must do' in the diaries of residents, they have really embraced it." The event, which takes place on Saturday, May 3, sees people of all fitness levels take on the challenge. Some aim to complete the course at record speed, while others dress as their favourite character or walk their dog. Ms Loveman said: "People with all sorts of fitness levels can join in. "But of course, the more serious competitors will be looking to achieve a personal best. "However, there will be others who'll come down dressed as their favourite character, or with family and friends to walk their dog. "They will still put £10 in the bucket because they want to support the Charity." The event will begin at the boat launching slipway in Tywyn, off the seafront car park, and continues along the shoreline. It follows the wide, sandy beach, all the way round the corner into the estuary and back up the slipway at Dovey Yacht Club into Aberdyfi village. From there, you can see The Brit. Ms Loveman said: "It's quite a popular walk anyway, because of the fabulous scenery. "It's always sandy and yes, we have already checked, it will be low tide on the day." The event not only raises funds for the lifesaving service but also helps highlight Aberdyfi and businesses from the area. The 2024 run raised nearly £2,000 for Wales Air Ambulance Charity (Image: Wales Air Ambulance) She said: "There are six bars and restaurants along our stretch, and we all support each other. "There is no point in being competitive. "The more people we can attract to the area, the better it is for all of us. "So, we each do something a little different each day to encourage visitors and foodies. "On the day of Slip to the Brit, there will be live music with a home-grown musician." READ MORE: North Wales care home deputy manager completes new higher apprenticeship The last two events have raised nearly £5,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance. Elaine Orr, the charity's North West Wales regional fundraising manager, said: "Slip to the Brit is such a wonderful event. "We are so grateful to Gary and Seona for once again raising funds for our lifesaving service. "Each year, the wonderful community of Aberdyfi comes together not only to support our charity but local businesses too, which is so important. "Without events like this, we would not be able to continue to do what we do. "Every pound raised helps save lives."
