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Lewis Hamilton Celebrates First Podium Of The Season Despite ‘Really Bad Start’

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Lewis Hamilton secures his first podium finish of the season, extending his streak to 18 consecutive years with at least one podium finish in Formula 1 racing.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton clinched his first podium finish of the season, securing third place in the Spanish Grand Prix. This achievement extends his impressive record to at least one podium finish in each of the last 18 consecutive years.

Reflecting on the weekend’s events, Hamilton expressed satisfaction with his performance and the team’s efforts. He explained in his post-race interview during the Sky Sports broadcast:

“It has been a good day, a solid weekend. I have to say a big thank you to the team as they have been training so hard.

“The strategy and the pitstops were really on point.”

Despite a less-than-ideal start, where Hamilton experienced a significant setback, losing ground to the Ferrari drivers, his resilience shone through

“Unfortunately I got a really bad start and lost ground to the Ferraris so it was a battle to get back.”

Hamilton also speculated on the potential outcomes had the initial phase of the race gone differently.

“With a better start… I don’t know if we could have held on to the guys ahead but I don’t think we would have been as far behind.”

The result also holds historical significance, adding another chapter to Hamilton’s storied career in the sport.

With an eye on future races, the British driver and his team are poised to build on this success, continuously pushing the boundaries of what they can achieve on the circuit. For fans and spectators, Hamilton’s performance remains a compelling narrative of resilience and expertise in the fast-paced world of Formula 1.

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Lewis Hamilton explains ‘big boost’ of F1 podium return at Spanish GP and overtake that upset Carlos Sainz

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The seven-time champion records his first F1 podium finish since last October after a career-long drought; Hamilton also defends the impressive overtake which frustrated Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz

F1’s most serial podium finisher had not finished in the top three positions of a grand prix for 12 races – the longest drought of his career – but an accomplished drive at Barcelona on Sunday saw him overcome a difficult start to the race to register his 198th rostrum appearance.

Hamilton’s drive included impressive overtakes on Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and, with 15 laps to go, team-mate George Russell, who he had dropped behind when the sister Mercedes had catapulted into the lead at the start.

Asked about the significance of the result for him and the team after a difficult year so far, Hamilton said: “Yes, big boost to finally get a good result.

“It’s been a minute since I’ve been up here in the race. So a huge, huge thank you to the team who have done an amazing job to… Just with all the processes through the race weekend, but particularly everyone back at the factory for working so hard the extra-long hours to bring components to the car. and we’re slowly getting closer

“I mean last year we were very fast here, but you have to take it with a pinch of salt, but obviously the last couple of races we’ve also been relatively competitive.

“So I think we have closed the gap a little bit but we still have a good couple of tenths to try and find. So we’ve just got to have all hands on deck and keep pushing.”

A series of consistent car upgrades have improved Mercedes’ fortunes in recent races and at the last two events they have been ahead of Ferrari, who started the year as Red Bull’s closest challengers and remain second in the Constructors’ Championships.

But Red Bull and McLaren remain a further step ahead, as evidenced by Sunday’s race.

“We’re definitely getting more consistent,” said Hamilton.

“And if I can just get my qualifying to be like this weekend, then it makes the Sunday so much easier. Also, if you get a good start.

“But my Saturdays have been so bad for the last, like, 15 races. So it’s good to have a clean weekend. And hopefully, this puts us in a good position to challenge in the next few races.”

After pitting later than Sainz at the first stops, Hamilton had to pass the Ferrari on track and did so with a bold, but well-judged, move down the inside of his rival on lap 19 into Turn One.

The two cars made light contact, with Sainz taking to the run-off area. The Spaniard then claimed over team radio that Hamilton had “ran me off”.

Convinced Hamilton’s move was incorrect by the letter-of-the-law, Sainz told Sky Sports F1 afterwards: “I think he ran me off the track. Then we can consider whether it’s hard racing or it’s legal.

“If you follow the rule book as it’s written exactly then I don’t think it was legal but if you ask me as a racer, I think it was a tough move.

“But I’m just using the rulebook obviously given that I also got a penalty for that in Miami. So just trying to search consistency with the way the rules are applied and just making sure I was transmitting that to the FIA.”

For his part, Hamilton said the move felt fair and “pretty awesome to me”.

“I think it was clean,” said the Briton, who is replacing Sainz at Ferrari next year.

“Ultimately, he didn’t fully cover the inside line. He left the door open, which I went for.

“A late move alongside him. I think we were wheel to wheel. He was still on the track, so I left him space, as much as I could.”

F1’s triple-header continues at the Austrian Grand Prix this coming week – with the Sprint format returning at the Red Bull Ring. Watch every session live on Sky Sports F1, with Sunday’s big race at 2pm

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We put Lewis Hamilton’s racing car back together

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The car, driven bycccIt was bought by collector Alex Thornton who said the work was a “total labour of love”.

The racing car will go on display outside Stevenage Museum in his hometown in August.

Finding the car was a bit of a “lucky coincidence” said Mr Thornton, who works in the motorsport industry.

He was visiting a friend from the 2003 team when “I spotted it in the back of a storeroom – it was all in bits, completely in pieces”.

“I think it was under the stairs for about two decades; they meant to get round to restoring it themselves.”

It was loaned to the National College for Motorsport in Towcester, Northamptonshire, so students could understand how “things go together and, apart from that, it was almost gathering dust,” he added.

After two years of nagging, he purchased it, and then the project became “a bit of a labour of love, it was quite an adventure”.

Working with restoration expert Nick Edginton, they sourced parts from across the world and it now drives like it would have done in 2003.

“It’s a really important piece of history, we’re so lucky to find it,” Mr Thornton said.

“So the last thing we want is for it to sit under a dust sheet.

“We want to get it out there and hopefully inspire the next generation of kids to go into racing.”

His dream is to have it on long-term display in Stevenage, but this cannot happen yet as it would not fit through the museum doors.

“We might be able to fire it up when it comes to Stevenage,” he added, excitedly.

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Simone Biles’ Rival Rebeca Andrade Looks Forward to Compete Against the Gymnast at Paris Olympics: ‘She’s From Another Planet’

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With the 2024 Paris Olympics drawing near, excitement for the gymnastics competitions is growing. Rebeca Andrade, a Brazilian, is going to be a tough competitor owing to her contagious passion and her most recent game. On Sunday, at the Brazil Trophy, Rebeca Andrade won the beam and uneven bars. Now, this has marked her as a strong competitor against Simone Biles

Her story, which is characterized by a commitment to the sport, has won the emotions of gymnastics enthusiasts around. The ascent to fame of Rebeca Andrade has not been without difficulties. She has demonstrated incredible ability in battling multiple ACL injuries. Andrade is now getting ready to compete against the greatest in the world, including the renowned Simone Biles, with her sights focused on the Paris Olympics.

The gymnastics crowd is looking forward to this clash of giants, providing a spectacular performance. A recent Instagram Reel revealed Andrade’s preparedness and thoughts from “Olympics Every Day” and the “Duplo Twist Hablado Podcast“. Andrade expressed her thrill about competing in the Olympics with Simone Biles.

She spoke highly of Biles in an interview, noting how honored she felt to have competed against her in the past. “I think it’s going to be so cool, for real! I’ve always had a lot of adoration for Simone, and I think she has for me as well because she’s always treated me super well,“ Andrade remarked. The two players’ respect is seen by their regard for one another.

However, the 25-year-old said, “Competing alongside her last year (at Worlds) was so different, because I felt like she was competing for her, she was having fun, and it was such an honor to be there with her!“ in reflection on their previous interactions. Andrade’s remarks highlight how Biles inspires her and motivates her to provide her best work.

Moreover, Andrade referred to Biles as someone from a different planet, so she is looking forward to the battle. With a chuckle, Rebeca Andrade asked, “She’s from another planet, right?!” Also, Biles plays a huge role in the support of budding ones. Andrade noted her thoughts on Biles mentioning, “I admire her for being such an amazing role model to younger gymnasts too.“

The conversation further demonstrated Andrade’s willingness to perform to surprise the judges and the audience. She has been working on several enhancements, one of which is her new beam routine. Fans are excited to watch her routines in Paris, and the possible battle surrounding Biles just heightens the buzz.

Simone Biles and Brazil’s icon set to compete in Paris

The largest challenger to Simone Biles’s ruling at the Olympics is from São Paulo, Brazil. Rebeca Andrade became well known after her stunning success at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Despite having numerous injuries throughout her career, Andrade is now an Olympic champ, shattering previous records. She suffered three ACL breakdowns in 2015, 2017, and 2019, which prevented her from competing in numerous international and world championships. But Andrade has risen back to the heights owing to her effort.

Andrade encountered Simone Biles as a fresh challenge in 2023. Both gymnasts won numerous medals at the World Championships in Antwerp, capping off a highly anticipated duel. Even though Biles was on the floor and in all-around competitions, Andrade won her second world vault championship following Biles’ fall on her signature skill. This rivalry has created an atmosphere for a thrilling match in Paris.

What specifically makes her so exceptional? Andrade is a formidable competitor due to her exceptional gymnastics skills, which are marked by extreme difficulty and flawless execution. She and Biles both execute the “Cheng“ one of the hardest vaults in the world, with Andrade’s execution frequently regarded as the finest. Andrade is anticipated to push Biles for numerous individual medals as Brazil looks to win its first Olympic team medal.

“Every time I arrive at a competition, it’s to fight,“ she stated to the Olympics.com. She is an important player in the Brazilian team’s attempt at victory due to her adaptability and talent in all events. Thus, fans are excited to see these two legendary gymnasts compete as the Paris Olympics draw closer.

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Simone Biles Revs Up for 2024 Olympic Trials

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Simone Biles, considered by sports aficionados as the G.O.A.T. of the gymnastics world will begin competing for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Thursday, June 27 in Minneapolis, MN at the 2024 Olympic Trials. Already the world’s most decorated gymnast with a record 37 world and Olympic medals, Biles has been applauded for her courage in leaving the 2020 Games in Tokyo to take care of her mental and emotional health.

Due to a medical condition called the “twisties,” Biles withdrew from women’s team gymnastics at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Biles withdrew from the competition on July 27, 2020 after leaving an arena to be assisted by her trainer. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” officials said a USA Gymnastics statement.

Biles last won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and after taking a hiatus in 2017, during which she co-wrote her autobiography and competed on Dancing with the Stars, she returned in 2018 to dominate the World Championships in Doha and, the following year, in Stuttgart.

As she revealed in 2018, Biles was among the victims of USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar, who is serving an effective life sentence for the sexual abuse of hundreds of young female athletes.

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Anthony Joshua wary of son following in his boxing footsteps

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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua believes it would not be a “wise decision” for his son, Joseph Joshua, to pursue a career in professional boxing.

The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion shared his thoughts on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, expressing a preference for his son, known as JJ, to become an accountant instead.

Affectionately called “AJ” by his fans, Joshua discussed his troubled youth, including run-ins with the police for fighting and experiencing homelessness at 17 while living in Watford.

He found boxing at a critical time in his life, initially entering the ring at 18 after his cousin’s suggestion. Five years later, he became a household name by winning gold at the London 2012 Olympics.

Reflecting on the sport, Joshua acknowledged the risks and pressures associated with boxing, despite its role in building his superstardom and financial security.

I don’t think it’s a wise decision for JJ to follow in my footsteps,” he said on Desert Island Discs. He suggested that JJ focus on business and accountancy, emphasizing the importance of understanding numbers and entrepreneurship.

Joshua, who keeps his family out of the spotlight, explained that he wants his son to avoid the immense mental pressure and potential target that comes with being the child of a famous boxer.

“Imagine ‘Anthony Joshua’s son is boxing.’ There would be a target on his back straight away,” he said. “I would not want to put him under that pressure.”

Despite the overwhelming success of his boxing career, which saw him rise to the pinnacle of the heavyweight division, Joshua has faced significant challenges, including a notable low point in 2022 when he failed to recapture the unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles from Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk. Reflecting on his defeats, Joshua admitted that they took a toll on him, recounting a time he isolated himself for five days to mentally heal.

While sons of other famous boxers, such as Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr., have followed their fathers into the ring, Joshua is determined to guide JJ toward a different path, focusing on his son’s mental well-being and future outside of boxing.

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I don’t want my son to box – Joshua

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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua says it would not be a “wise decision” for his son to follow in his footsteps and become a professional boxer.

The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs he would much prefer if his son, Joseph Joshua, known as JJ, became an accountant instead, though he added that he wanted him to carve out his own future.

He has previously said he did not envisage a boxing life for his “little JJ”, wanting his son to be the “best man that he can be” instead.

Speaking to Desert Island Discs, Joshua revealed that his views about his son’s future had not changed. He said he would tell JJ to “do the best you can do”, when advising him about what he wanted to be when he was older.

“If I was to choose (a career) for him, I would ask him to probably look at accountancy because I think it’s good to understand numbers,” he said.

Reflecting on his own career, Joshua mentioned how boxing helped him channel his energy during difficult times in his youth. He got into trouble with the police for fighting as a teenager and was homeless at 17. Boxing became a turning point for him when he entered the ring at 18

Joshua’s career took off when he won gold at the London 2012 Olympics, and he turned professional a year later. His victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 was a defining moment, cementing his status as a top heavyweight.

Joshua won all of his first 22 professional bouts, 21 of them inside the distance, to establish himself as the most renowned knockout artist of his generation.

But the low point in the boxer’s career came in 2022, when he failed to recapture the unified WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles from his nemesis, Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

As he tried to come to terms with the loss, Joshua at first denied it had a profound effect on him but at a post-fight press conference, Joshua was apologetic, choked back tears and held his head in his hands, saying the defeat tore him apart.

Speaking to Desert Island Discs, he said he went into a “dark room” for five days where he could not talk to anyone in order to heal from the inside mentally

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Heavyweight Champion ‘Not Interested’ In Fighting Anthony Joshua: “I Only Want The Best”

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Anthony Joshua is once again a man in demand after putting together a string of impressive performances, but one current champion ‘isn’t interested’ in fighting the Brit and is focusing on the Fury-Usyk rematch winner.

Joshua is expected to headline a September card at Wembley Stadium with an opponent due to be announced within the next week.

Current WBA Regular heavyweight champion, Mahmoud Charr, has ruled out facing the former two-time titlist and is instead planning to use his mandatory position to face the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch winner.

Speaking to “Through The Ropes” whilst out in Saudi Arabia for the undisputed fight, Charr said he’s only focused on fighting the best.

“Fury and Usyk are two warriors. I will be the mandatory for the winner. The winner is my focus, every fighter has one dream – to fight the best, so I hope that I fight the winner.

I’m not interested in Joshua because I’m the world champion and I’m looking for the best, so Usyk or Fury.”

Charr has been out of the ring for over eighteen months after a series of scheduled fights fell through and was only reinstated as the regular champion after a lengthy legal dispute with the governing body.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is ‘100% focused’ on ‘AJ’ facing former WBA Regular champion, Daniel Dubois. Dubois is the current IBF interim champion after beating previously number one ranked heavyweight, Filip Hrgovic.

There is a chance Joshua-Dubois will be for the full IBF title if the body decide to strip Usyk for not fulfilling his mandatory duties due to the contracted rematch with Fury.

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Anthony Joshua leaves fans grimacing as he undergoes gruesome cupping therapy

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Anthony Joshua underwent a gruesome-looking cupping therapy session after a gruelling week of training.

The pseudoscience treatment creates a local suction on the skin with the application of heated cups.

Practitioners claim it can treat lower back pain, poor appetite and anaemia but it also used by several athletes as a recovery tool for muscular fatigue.

Pools of blood form in the cups as fluid is drawn from the area, leaving swollen red marks.

The treatment is said to be painless if carried out correctly although fans were left wincing at a video of Joshua undergoing the procedure.

Taking to the comment section under Joshua’s post on X, captioned ‘Plant with success’, One fan wrote: “This should be painful.”

Another tweeted: “Huh bro I’m eating.”

A third posted: “This just made me itch!”

Somebody else added: “My goodness that must be painful!”

Meanwhile, a fifth supporter remarked: “This is creeping me out…What are those?”

Joshua’s next fight is expected to be announced on Wednesday at a launch press conference for the upcoming September 21 Riyadh Season card at Wembley Stadium.

AJ is set to headline the bill with Daniel Dubois being the frontrunner to share the ring with him this summer.

Joshua recently took to social media to confirm that negotiations for his next fight ‘are nearly finished’ while he will be hoping the fight is for the IBF world title.

Oleksandr Usyk currently holds the belt and is expected to be stripped of the title as he is unable to answer the IBF’s mandatory order due to his contracted rematch with Tyson Fury.

However, the Ukrainian slickster has filed an exception to try and keep hold of the strap for his second fight with Fury on December 21.

The IBF are still yet to cast their final verdict at the time of writing but if they reject Usyk’s plea then the belt should be placed on the line between interim champion Dubois and No.3 ranked Joshua.

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Anthony Joshua’s next opponent will be announced THIS week… with the British heavyweight set to fight at Wembley in September

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Joshua last fought in March when he knocked out MMA fighter Francis NgannouThe Watford-born heavyweight will return to the ring again later this year His opponent will officially be named this week ahead of a Wembley showdown 

Anthony Joshua‘s next opponent will be announced on Wednesday.

Joshua last fought in March when he brutally knocked out Francis Ngannou in the second round of their showdown in Saudi Arabia.

The 34-year-old in April revealed how his next fight could take place on September 20 or 21 at Wembley Stadium in London.

He was in fact right and will mark his return to the ring on September 21 at the iconic home of the England national football team.

Joshua will face fellow Brit Daniel Dubois as he seeks to continue his rise back to the top following back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk.

Dubois stopped Filip Hrgovic in the eighth round earlier this month as he won the interim IBF heavyweight belt in Riyadh.

The belt Joshua and Dubois battle for depends on if the IBF decides to strip Usyk of the title. If that happens, the two British heavyweights will battle it out for a world title.

The confirmation of the fight will come after Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed his intention to set it up.

Hearn recently said : ‘We’re focused on fighting Dubois for the world title at Wembley but it is not all agreed.

‘There’s still work to be done by 100 per cent myself, His Excellency, George Warren, Spencer Brown, we’re all working together to make it happen.’

Joshua is on a four-fight winning streak having previously been a two-time world champion.

The Watford-born fighter has rebuilt his career by beating Jermaine Franklin Jnr, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Ngannou after consecutive defeats against Usyk.

Meanwhile, Dubois is on the comeback trail with two straight wins after he was defeated by Usyk as well.

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