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Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shift
Mountain of strategic metals stranded in DR Congo begins to shift
A mountain of copper and cobalt worth up to $2 billion is piled up in DR Congo, symbolising the wildly volatile market for metals touted as...
2023-07-06 13:45
LACC's eye-catching 11th hole emerging as challenge at U.S. Open
LACC's eye-catching 11th hole emerging as challenge at U.S. Open
The view from the tee box of the 11th hole on Los Angeles Country Club’s North course is the signature shot of this U.S. Open
2023-06-17 11:05
Hamilton defends F1 Vegas race after Verstappen outburst
Hamilton defends F1 Vegas race after Verstappen outburst
Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has defended the organisation of the Las Vegas Grand Prix after criticism from...
2023-11-17 03:43
Did Margot Robbie audition for 'American Horror Story'? Casting director Eric Dawson says 'Barbie' star has 'It' factor
Did Margot Robbie audition for 'American Horror Story'? Casting director Eric Dawson says 'Barbie' star has 'It' factor
In an interview, Eric Dawson emphasized his admiration for Margot Robbie and her undeniable star quality
2023-08-29 19:27
Essex boy with Italian twang – History-maker Ollie Bearman impresses in Mexico
Essex boy with Italian twang – History-maker Ollie Bearman impresses in Mexico
Ollie Bearman was barely three months old when Fernando Alonso won his first world championship in 2005 – but on his Formula One debut in Mexico City, the Essex 18-year-old finished ahead of the double world champion. “That was an added bonus,” he said with a broad smile. On Friday, Bearman made history by becoming the youngest British driver to step foot in an F1 machine at a Grand Prix weekend. And he quietly impressed, too. Competing for American outfit Haas, Bearman finished 15th in first practice, only 1.6 seconds slower than triple world champion Max Verstappen, and three tenths adrift of Nico Hulkenberg – a veteran of 200 grands prix – in the other Haas. He was also speedier than Alonso. Five rookies were fielded at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and Bearman was quickest of them all. Raised in Chelmsford, and schooled at King Edward VI Grammar, Bearman joined Ferrari’s driver academy, aged only 16. Bearman had just won both the German and Italian Formula Four championships, and his performances made those at Maranello sit up and take note. He quit school – despite initial resistance from his mother, Terri – left the family home in Chelmsford, and moved to Modena, a dozen miles north of Ferrari’s headquarters in northern Italy. Two years on, and his Italian twang is noticeable. “Maybe I got a bit lucky not to get the Essex accent,” he joked, in an interview with the PA news agency. I miss my family, my two dogs - I have an English Bull Terrier and a Boston Terrier and they are very cute - and that is the negative side. But the food in Italy is a big chunk above the English stuff, and the weather is better, too Ollie Bearman “A lot of people have told me my accent has changed even if I don’t notice it. I spend a lot of time with Italians and to communicate with people where English is not their first language is not easy, so I have changed my word order and ended up with this everywhere accent. “When I moved to Modena it happened pretty quickly. It was like going to university two years early, but I have loved every moment so far. My mum was very pro-school and very pro-education, but we managed to convince her in the end. “I miss my family, my two dogs – I have an English Bull Terrier and a Boston Terrier and they are very cute – and that is the negative side. But the food in Italy is a big chunk above the English stuff, and the weather is better, too.” Following four victories in his rookie Formula Two season – the feeder series to F1 – Bearman was thrust into the spotlight in Mexico City, eclipsing Lando Norris as the sport’s youngest Brit. Norris, now in his fifth season, was three months shy of his 19th birthday when he took part in practice for McLaren in Belgium in 2018. Bearman turned 18 in May. When Lewis Hamilton made his F1 bow, Bearman was only 18 months old. Yet on Friday, he shared the same asphalt as the seven-time world champion. “When I heard Hamilton was coming up behind me on a push lap I was like ‘wow, I will get out of the way’,” he added. However, it was Hamilton’s former McLaren team-mate, the 2009 world champion Jenson Button, who was Bearman’s childhood hero. “I heard Jenson was praising me on Sky, and that was amazing for me to hear,” he adds. “I don’t know why, but he was always the guy I loved and really looked up to. It is cool that he recognised my performance in practice, and I will try to speak to him here – that is my goal.” Bearman will remain in F2 next season and he will be back in an F1 machine in practice for Haas – effectively Ferrari’s B team – next month in Abu Dhabi. “It is really cool that I have been given this opportunity,” he said. “My whole career has been a pinch-yourself moment, and this is another one. “Ferrari is such an elusive team. They are an iconic brand, they have an iconic colour and they have the best-looking car on the grid. They are putting a lot of trust in me, and loyalty is an important part of this paddock. “Of course my goal is to become a Ferrari driver, and I need to do that with my performances on track. Today was an amazing moment, and one I will savour for years to come. “It is a shame it was only practice, but it is all part and parcel of the work we have been doing to get to the top.” Read More Max Verstappen sets fastest time in Mexican Grand Prix practice Max Verstappen urges fans to show him respect ahead of feisty Mexican Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton claims many more cars were illegal at United States Grand Prix Max Verstappen beefs up security in preparation for hostile reception in Mexico On this day in 2015: Lewis Hamilton crowned F1 world champion for third time Mercedes ‘need to take Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification on the chin’
2023-10-28 17:00
Chevron says Australian LNG plant is back to full production after 3 days at 80% output
Chevron says Australian LNG plant is back to full production after 3 days at 80% output
The Chevron Corp. says a liquefied natural gas plant in Australia has resumed full production after a fault cut output by one-fifth for three days
2023-09-18 13:51
Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media
Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday
1970-01-01 08:00
Apex Legends YouTuber Reveals Best POI for Gold Loot and Weapons
Apex Legends YouTuber Reveals Best POI for Gold Loot and Weapons
One Apex Legends YouTuber has cracked the code of where to go to find the best, highest quality loot when dropping into World's Edge.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cricket World Cup takeaways: India dominates, England flops, Afghanistan arrives and Kohli shines
Cricket World Cup takeaways: India dominates, England flops, Afghanistan arrives and Kohli shines
The long group stage of the Cricket World Cup is over and four teams remain in the running for the title
2023-11-13 13:34
'The Wag shoe': Taylor Swift fans excited about Travis Kelce's alleged gift to pop icon
'The Wag shoe': Taylor Swift fans excited about Travis Kelce's alleged gift to pop icon
It is a tradition among Chiefs players to present custom shoes to their significant others, and it appears Travis Kelce has followed suit
2023-10-25 21:36
Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe
Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe
A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.
2023-05-28 01:36
Who is Peter Martinelli? Texas man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing psychiatrist mother 'multiple times'
Who is Peter Martinelli? Texas man arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing psychiatrist mother 'multiple times'
Peter Martinelli is booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center and is held on $500, 000 bond
2023-08-12 07:36