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Damon Hill unimpressed by Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record win
Damon Hill unimpressed by Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record win
Damon Hill has described Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record winning streak as “churlish” and “ungracious”. Red Bull’s Verstappen became the first driver in Formula One’s 73-year history to win 10 consecutive races following his triumph at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. But moments after Verstappen drove into the record books, Mercedes team principal Wolff called the Dutchman’s unprecedented run of victories “completely irrelevant”. He added that the record was only “for Wikipedia, and nobody reads that anyway”. Responding to Wolff’s unflattering appraisal, 1996 world champion Hill said: “It sounded a bit churlish and not very gracious. “It’s unlike Toto because he’s usually very sporting. But he is hurting a bit now. They know what it is like to be dominant and they didn’t even get on the podium in Monza. “They seem to be a bit stymied and can’t seem to work out what to do. But who can? It seems like everywhere we go, Red Bull has got the upper hand.” George Russell and Lewis Hamilton crossed the line a distant fifth and sixth respectively for Mercedes at Monza’s Cathedral of Speed. Hamilton, who was hit with a five-second penalty for colliding with Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, finished 42 sec behind Verstappen. The seven-time world champion, who last week committed to a new two-year deal with Mercedes, worth £100million, has now gone 37 races without a victory. For Verstappen, now a victor at 12 of the 14 rounds so far, he has not lost a race since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on April 30, 127 days ago. There is an outside chance he could wrap up a hat-trick of titles in Japan on September 24 with six rounds still to race. Verstappen’s Red Bull team also remain on course to make history by going the year unbeaten. Speaking on Sky Sports News, Hill, 62, continued: “Max has achieved something no-one else has ever done. “Red Bull have won 14 races this year and it is an incredible record, but you can’t just put it down to the car. “This guy is special. Throughout Max’s career, from the moment he arrived in F1, he has done things no-one has done before and he continues to polish off this season.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz gets goosebumps after landing pole for Italian Grand Prix Carlos Sainz’s pace in practice gives Ferrari fans hope for Italian Grand Prix How Max Verstappen equalled Sebastien Vettel’s record for consecutive race wins
2023-09-04 18:16
Who is Adore Delano? 'American Idol' finalist and 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' star comes out as transgender
Who is Adore Delano? 'American Idol' finalist and 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' star comes out as transgender
Adore Delano said she didn't want her announcement to be unpleasant, but already, internet trolls are interrogating her about her physique
2023-07-27 10:23
Stephen A. Smith Got Very Mad on 'First Take' About Lonzo Ball
Stephen A. Smith Got Very Mad on 'First Take' About Lonzo Ball
He was not a fan of Ball's response to his report yesterday.
2023-08-24 01:34
Premier League fixtures announced: 5 key games to decide title, Champions League fight and relegation
Premier League fixtures announced: 5 key games to decide title, Champions League fight and relegation
The Premier League fixtures have been announced and fans will already be scouring the list to see when their best games are, when they face rivals and when the trickiest encounters are. We’ve taken a look through the season and chosen five games which are must-see for reasons across the entire span of league objectives, from title fights to avoiding the drop. FOLLOW LIVE: Premier League 23/24 fixtures announced Here are five to watch for throughout the entire campaign which could affect matters top to bottom. Chelsea vs Liverpool - 13 August Both looking to return to the top four after dismal 22/23 seasons, Liverpool and Chelsea will have spent the summer rebuilding their squads - or trimming them - and preparing for a much better start than last year. Mauricio Pochettino couldn’t have been handed a much tougher start and this game takes place on the very first weekend of the season - though, from his perspective, at least it is on home soil. The Reds requested an away day on the first gameweek to allow more time for stadium work to be done, but probably were not hoping for it to be against a club which has spent the best part of a billion pounds on transfers in the previous 12 months. Burnley vs Everton - 16 December Into December and there will be a meeting which could shape up as dictating the battle at the bottom: Championship winners Burnley hosting Everton, who avoided the drop last term on the final day of the season. The game will also mark a return for Sean Dyche to Turf Moor, where Vincent Kompany is now in charge. A potential battle at the bottom could ensue - or will we by then see that the Clarets have done enough to survive, or the Toffees having improved from last year to avoid yet another relegation struggle? Luton vs Newcastle - 23 December How about this for an early Christmas present: the richest club in the world heading to the smallest club and ground in the Premier League. Suddenly-mighty Newcastle, who will have just about wrapped up their Champions League group stage at this point, head on 23 December to the 10,356 capacity Kenilworth Road. That’ll be the smallest in Premier League history if there are no major works done before the campaign gets underway, with tiny Luton proud of their home and ready to welcome the game’s top stars there. Liverpool vs Man City - 9 March We’ll be heading towards the home straight at this point and we’ll already know what teams are really aiming for at both ends; presumably at the top, this massive match will give us an idea of what they are actually capable of. These are the two best teams from the past half a decade, but last year there was a huge gap between them. Are Liverpool back? Has the squad renewal paid dividends? Are Man City an unstoppable juggernaut heading for a second treble in a row...or even all four trophies perhaps? The additional wrinkle here is that the game takes place shortly after a potential piece of silverware for either of these clubs, with the League Cup final at Wembley set for 25 February. Will it be a case of a second marker being put down at Anfield, one way or another? Man United vs Arsenal - 11 May Finally, this could be a late-season battle for a Champions League spot - or even for the title itself. The Gunners fell short last term but will hope to be up and around the top spots again this year after a summer of improvement, while Man United - surely with new owners by this point and another year of progress under Erik ten Hag - might be hoping for a title fight of their own. This fixture takes place on the penultimate weekend of the season and could be the make-or-break game for both clubs, whether they are fighting for the top four or something far more tangible.
2023-06-15 16:48
KKR Seeks to Take-Private of Space Tech Firm OHB With Family
KKR Seeks to Take-Private of Space Tech Firm OHB With Family
KKR & Co. plans to take private the German space and technology company OHB SE alongside the founding
2023-08-07 11:03
Roundup: Ariana Grande Rereleases 'Yours Truly'; Donald Trump's Mugshot Released; WWE's Bray Wyatt Dead at 36
Roundup: Ariana Grande Rereleases 'Yours Truly'; Donald Trump's Mugshot Released; WWE's Bray Wyatt Dead at 36
Ariana Grande released a deluxe edition of "Yours Truly," Donald Trump's mugshot released, WWE star Bray Wyatt died at 36 and more in the Roundup.
2023-08-25 19:00
Lira hits record low as Turkey prepares for new cabinet
Lira hits record low as Turkey prepares for new cabinet
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey's lira tumbled on Wednesday to a fresh record low against the dollar as President Tayyip Erdogan prepared
2023-05-31 20:13
Xi to Meet Syria’s Assad on First China Visit in Nearly 20 Years
Xi to Meet Syria’s Assad on First China Visit in Nearly 20 Years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad during a visit to the world’s No. 2
2023-09-21 11:25
Edmunds: Five 2024 vehicles worth waiting for
Edmunds: Five 2024 vehicles worth waiting for
Waiting is never easy, but it’s worth it for car shoppers who want the most car for their money
2023-10-25 18:33
Hornets Draft Grades: Rating every pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
Hornets Draft Grades: Rating every pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
The Hornets had a very interesting NBA Draft where they were mocked online due to the fact they did not select Scoot Henderson. What is their grade?The Hornets are a team that is trying to surround LaMelo Ball with talent. Ball's second banana is uncertain due to off-the-court issues elsewh...
2023-06-25 03:55
Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug
Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug
India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq put an ugly IPL episode behind them with a warm embrace during their...
2023-10-12 01:08
UK Retailers Question ‘Clumsy’ Effort to Cap Food Prices
UK Retailers Question ‘Clumsy’ Effort to Cap Food Prices
British retailers pushed back against the government’s plans for voluntary price limits on basic food items like bread
2023-05-30 20:34