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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lando Norris reignites F1 title hopes in do-or-die Austrian Grand Prix weekend as Max Verstappen endures nightmare
NOR BLIMEY Lando Norris reignites F1 title hopes in do-or-die Austrian Grand Prix weekend as Max Verstappen endures nightmare Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LANDO NORRIS reignited his title hopes as he bagged pole position in a sizzling qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix. It feels like do or die for Norris in the title race this weekend, after losing huge ground to his teammate Oscar Piastri in Canada last time out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lando Norris took a dominant pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix Credit: Getty His crash into the back of Piastri left him out of the race with three laps to go and the Aussie driver, who finished fourth, increased his lead to the Brit in the championship by 22 points, with Verstappen 21 adrift of Norris in third. Verstappen suffered a nightmare afternoon in his home race, finishing in seventh with Red Bull out-qualified by their junior team as Liam Lawson came sixth. In fairness to the four-time world champ, a yellow flag for Pierre Gasly scuppered Verstappen's final lap in the dying moments. Charles Leclerc separated the two McLarens with a second-place result ahead of Piastri in third as Lewis Hamilton claimed fourth. READ MORE F1 NEWS Horror crash Brit F2 star caught in terrifying crash as car flips over the top of him There was a delay in Q2 due to a red flag after Ferrari's Hamilton ran onto the gravel and set fire to a patch of grass at turn 10. Russell survived the first session by the skin of his teeth as he squeezed through in 11th after a big error in the middle sector before ending up in fifth overall. It was a disaster for Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull's home race as he suffered another early exit in Q1 in 18th. The Japanese driver has been 18th or lower in four of the last five qualifyings, which is a worrying trend. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS His 18th result is also the WORST qualifying position in the history of Red Bull on their home turf. It was an afternoon to forget for ex-Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz who was axed all the way back in 19th, blasting his 'undriveable' car. Lewis Hamilton gives lucky F1 rival a lift home on his private jet The Spanish Williams driver has now racked up three consecutive Q1 exits this season.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lando Norris reignites F1 title hopes in do-or-die Austrian Grand Prix weekend as Max Verstappen endures nightmare
LANDO NORRIS reignited his title hopes as he bagged pole position in a sizzling qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix . It feels like do or die for Norris in the title race this weekend, after losing huge ground to his teammate Oscar Piastri in Canada last time out. Advertisement 2 Lando Norris took a dominant pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix Credit: Getty His crash into the back of Piastri left him out of the race with three laps to go and the Aussie driver, who finished fourth, increased his lead to the Brit in the championship by 22 points, with Verstappen 21 adrift of Norris in third. Verstappen suffered a nightmare afternoon in his home race , finishing in seventh with Red Bull out-qualified by their junior team as In fairness to the four-time world champ, a yellow flag for Pierre Gasly scuppered Verstappen's final lap in the dying moments. Hamilton claimed fourth. Advertisement READ MORE F1 NEWS There was a delay in Q2 due to a red flag after Ferrari 's Hamilton ran onto the gravel and set fire to a patch of grass at turn 10. Russell survived the first session by the skin of his teeth as he squeezed through in 11th after a big error in the middle sector before ending up in fifth overall. It was a disaster for Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull's home race as he suffered another early exit in Q1 in 18th. The Japanese driver has been 18th or lower in four of the last five qualifyings, which is a worrying trend. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport Exclusive Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS His 18th result is also the WORST qualifying position in the history of Red Bull on their home turf. It was an afternoon to forget for ex-Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton gives lucky F1 rival a lift home on his private jet The Spanish Williams driver has now racked up three consecutive Q1 exits this season. Advertisement 2
Daily Record
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Heartbreaking Michael Schumacher update as F1 insider opens up
Michael Schumacher is still fighting after suffering a severe brain injury in a skiing accident in December 2013, with the F1 legend continuing to receive round-the-clock care. Formula 1 enthusiasts have been informed that they are likely to never hear from legendary driver Michael Schumacher again after his horrifying ski accident more than a decade ago. The 56-year-old German continues to receive constant care from a dedicated medical team and his devoted wife, Corinna, following a tragic skiing accident in December 2013. Schumacher, who won seven world titles, is arguably the most iconic name and face in F1. However, he has been kept out of the public eye since suffering a severe brain injury after striking his head on a rock in the French Alps. Medical professionals placed him into an induced coma which lasted for 250 days before Schumacher was eventually allowed to return home and continue his treatment. His family have fiercely guarded his privacy, with Schumacher now entirely dependent on caregivers. Updates have been few and far between, but it's been reported that the stricken racer can no longer speak. F1 fans have clung to hope for 11-and-a-half years that they'll catch another glimpse of Schumacher, who remains tied for Drivers' Championships with Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's current icon. However, in a recent interview, those hopes have been dashed. Craig Scarborough, who has covered the sport for approximately 25 years and interviewed Schumacher multiple times, recently spoke to the Sun and revealed details about his condition, reports the Mirror. "I spoke to someone who is very, very close to him and they just explained we're not going to hear any more from him," Scarborough said. "He's in a comfortable position as far as he can be with his state of health." Devoted fans will be heartened to know that Schumacher, having recently become a grandfather following his daughter Gina's childbirth, is coping as well as possible given the dreadful predicament. However, those who were intimately acquainted with him often choose not to dwell on his present condition. Commenting on the matter, Flavio Briatore, Schumacher's previous team principal at Benetton and current head honcho at Alpine, shared with Corriere della Sera: "If I close my eyes. I see him smiling after a victory. I prefer to remember him like that rather than him just lying on a bed." These reflections are matched by remarks from Schumacher's former spouse, Elisabetta Gregoraci, who disclosed in 2020: "Michael doesn't speak; he communicates with his eyes. Only three people can visit him, and I know who they are." It is widely believed that one of the trio permitted to visit Schumacher outside his immediate family is ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt, who lamented in 2022: "I can see him but of course, what I miss is what we used to do together. I watch Grands Prix with Michael." Mick Schumacher, Michael's 26 year old progeny, took part in Formula 1 contests for Haas in both 2021 and 2022. Scarborough emphasises that Mick's presence is crucial for Michael's wellbeing and commends the family's decision to uphold their privacy. "I think a lot of people demand stuff from him and I think that's wrong," Scarborough added. "He is himself, and his family have a lot to contend with. Until you've cared for somebody, I don't think anyone realises the emotion and the physical up to our free weekly F1 newsletter, Pit Lane Chronicle, by entering your email address below so that every new edition lands straight in your inbox!"The fact that they have been bold enough to withdraw from public life and not be tempted to do exclusives out there to various people, I think, is noble, and I hope that continues. "I hope they can find happiness in the situation they find themselves in. He was a guy who enjoyed his personal time. "He loved his family. He did lots of lovely things. He clearly liked a drink and he loved a big cigar. But he had lots of time to bring up his son." Corinna, who married Schumacher in 1995, opened up on his condition during a 2021 Netflix documentary. "We're together," she said. "We live together at home. We do therapy. "We're trying to carry on as a family. We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he's comfortable. And to simply make him feel our family, our bond. And no matter what, I will do everything I can. We all will. We're trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does."
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Fresh hope Michael Schumacher is ‘on the mend' after his first public act in 12 years
Michael Schumacher's former teammate is hopeful that the Formula One icon is 'on the mend' after his first public act in 12 years. Schumacher, 56, signed fellow motorsport great Sir Jackie Stewart's helmet alongside dozens of other drivers in a touching move that has left many hopeful around his health, The Sun reports. Fox Sports, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every qualifying session and race in the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, LIVE in 4K with no ad-breaks during racing. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. The seven-time F1 world champion has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013. His wife Corinna has spent the years since creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery. Schumacher's condition has remained a secret across the last decade but the recent signing of Stewart's racing helmet has given the motorsport world a glimmer of hope. He is said to have signed it with the help of Corinna as an image showed his initials 'M.S' on the bottom right of the iconic white helmet. Schumacher's teammate at Benetton between 1994 to 1995, Johnny Herbert, described the signature as an 'emotional' moment. He told FastSlots: 'It's wonderful news that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart's helmet. It was a wonderful moment. 'We haven't seen something emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it's a sign. 'Hopefully, Michael is on the mend. It's been a long, horrible journey for the family, and maybe we'll hopefully see him in the F1 paddock soon.' He added that the whole of the sporting world would love to one day see Schumacher back in the public eye among his fans. 'It would be so welcomed, not just from everyone in the paddock, but everyone around the world considering the awful situation he found himself in,' Herbert said. Schumacher joined all 20 living world champions - from the eldest in Stewart to the most recent winner Max Verstappen - in giving his signature. It is now set to be sold off at auction to help raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewart's Race Against Dementia charity. Stewart was even seen completing a lap of the racetrack with the helmet on at the start of April. The sweet act came before the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Michael's signature marks the stricken F1 legend's only public act since his devastating ski accident in the French Alps. Schumacher now lives at a A$103 million custom-built property on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, where he is cared for by a dedicated team of medical staff. Only a handful of trusted people are aware of his current health status, including ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt, his former teammates Felipe Massa and Luca Badoer, as well as longtime manager Sabine Kehm. The helmet is the latest in a number of positive signs surrounding Schumacher's health. He recently became a granddad for the first time last month after his daughter Gina welcomed a baby girl named Millie. The legendary Formula One driver is believed to have flown from his family's villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year. There was speculation at the time that her F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but it is unclear if he ever made the ceremony.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Michael Schumacher's pal reveals fresh hope stricken F1 legend is ‘on the mend' after his first public act in 12 years
The helmet is the latest in a number of positive signs surrounding Schumacher's health SCHU HOPE Michael Schumacher's pal reveals fresh hope stricken F1 legend is 'on the mend' after his first public act in 12 years MICHAEL Schumacher's former teammate is hopeful that the Formula One icon is "on the mend" after his first public act in 12 years. Schumacher, 56, signed fellow motorsport great Sir Jackie Stewart's helmet alongside dozens of other drivers in a touching move that has left many hopeful around his health. Advertisement 7 Michael Schumacher's intials 'M.S' can be seen signed on the bottom right of Sir Jackie Stewart's helmet Credit: EPA 7 Michael's teammate Johnny Herbert said the signature could suggest the F1 icon is 'on the mend' Credit: Getty 7 Michael's wife Corinna helped him sign the helmet The seven-time F1 world champion has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013. His wife Corinna has spent the years since creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery. Schumacher's condition has remained a secret across the last decade but the recent signing of Stewart's racing helmet has given the motorsport world a glimmer of hope. He is said to have signed it with the help of Corinna as an image showed his initials "M.S" on the bottom right of the iconic white helmet. Advertisement Schumacher's teammate at Benetton between 1994 to 1995, Johnny Herbert, described the signature as an "emotional" moment. He told FastSlots: "It's wonderful news that Michael Schumacher signed Jackie Stewart's helmet. It was a wonderful moment. "We haven't seen something emotional like this in years, and hopefully, it's a sign. "Hopefully, Michael is on the mend. It's been a long, horrible journey for the family, and maybe we'll hopefully see him in the F1 paddock soon." Advertisement He added that the whole of the sporting world would love to one day see Schumacher back in the public eye among his fans. "It would be so welcomed, not just from everyone in the paddock, but everyone around the world considering the awful situation he found himself in," Herbert said. Michael Schumacher in rare health update as ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt reveals former champ still watches F1 races Schumacher joined all 20 living world champions - from the eldest in Stewart to the most recent winner Max Verstappen - in giving his signature. It is now set to be sold off at auction to help raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewart's Race Against Dementia charity. Advertisement Stewart was even seen completing a lap of the race track with the helmet on at the start of April. The sweet act came before the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. Michael's signature marks the stricken F1 legend's only public act since his devastating ski accident in the French Alps. Schumacher now lives at a £50million custom-built property on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, where he is cared for by a dedicated team of medical staff. Advertisement Only a handful of trusted people are aware of his current health status, including ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt, his former teammates Felipe Massa and Luca Badoer, as well as longtime manager Sabine Kehm. What happened to Michael Schumacher? MICHAEL Schumacher's life was hanging by a thread 12 years ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries. The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain. Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel. Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow. He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations. At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed. At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered. But the coma ended up lasting 250 days - more than eight months. After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment. Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status. Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him. In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system. Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain. Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be "conscious", although few other details were given about his state. The helmet is the latest in a number of positive signs surrounding Schumacher's health. He recently became a granddad for the first time last month after his daughter Gina welcomed a baby girl named Millie. The legendary Formula One driver is believed to have flown from his family's villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Advertisement Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year. There was speculation at the time that her F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but it is unclear if he ever made the ceremony. 7 Mark Stewart, the son of former British racing driver Jackie Stewart, holds his father's old helmet as he talks to Lewis Hamilton Credit: AFP 7 Stewart wore the hat as he completed a lap of the track before the Bahrain Grand Prix in April Credit: EPA Advertisement 7 Schumacher with Herbert in 1995 Credit: Getty
