Lewis Hamilton 'could bypass Toto Wolff' to secure Mercedes contract he wants

Alan Shearer’ to make a cheeky header during his side’s defeat of Latvia in their first game of the 2022 Winter Olympics.Winger Max Friberg was lining up for the Swedes in their Group C encounter with Lativa, with both teams harbouring hopes of winning the gold medal.Friberg was the furthest player forward for Sweden with 11.33 minutes remaining of the second period when the puck was launched forwards.It was too high for the Frölunda HC star to bring down with his stick, despite him being 1.79 metres tall, so he employed a novel method to get the puck back on the ice.After the puck was played forward from deep on Sweden’s left, Friberg jumped up and headed it into the centre of the rink.Unfortunately for Friberg, none of his team-mates were far enough forward to capitalise on his header, with Latvia mopping up easily.While his fellow Swedes were unable to anticipate it, Friberg’s header delighted supporters watching on.And some even compared the 29-year-old to legendary Premier League striker Shearer.How many medals do you think Team GB will win at the Winter Olympics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...“Has Sean Dyce seen this?” one fan asked.“Alan Shearer like flick on that,” another tweeted.“Man Utd scouts on high alert,” a third joked.“Lovely little near-post flick on,” a fourth said.Friberg helped Sweden to survive a comeback from Lativa to secure a win in their opening game of the Beijing Games.Anton Lander’s goal as well as a double from Lucas Wallmark had given the Swedes a commanding 3-0 lead midway through the second period.But Latvia hit back through powerplay strikes from Renars Krastenbergs and Nikolajs Jelisejevs to send the game to a nervy finish.The Swedes were able to hold on though and

her death on Feb. 11, 2012, Whitney Houston showed up to rehearsals for mentor Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala, a glitzy night of music and mingling that she was planning to attend. The star-studded bash — which, held the night before the awards, is always one of the hottest tickets of Grammy weekend — was taking place at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton hotel, where the singer was also staying.Houston’s longtime musical director Rickey Minor was putting the band through its paces for the event, and he noticed immediately that something was different about the woman who was like his “little sister.”“She pops into rehearsal, and we hadn’t even started, and it’s 10:30 in the morning,” Minor told The Post.

Nintendo Direct of 2022 has been and gone. Yesterday (February 9), Nintendo fans were treated to around 40 minutes of new trailers, announcements and news for the Nintendo Switch platform.

Craig David on June 2, McFly on June 3 and UB40 featuring Ali Campbell on June 5.McFly’s shows on June 10 at Gloucester Park and July 8 at Lincolnshire Showground have also been cancelled, the band have confirmed. According to a statement on McFly’s Twitter, the gigs have been scrapped due to “reasons entirely out of our control”.Craig David has also confirmed his show at Norwich’s Earlham Park won’t be going ahead, with the singer saying he’s “truly devastated”.pic.twitter.com/n72ONpe15P— Craig David (@CraigDavid) February 10, 2022Following the postponement last year, fans were told they couldn’t get refunds due to the terms and conditions of M&B Promotions’ ticketing company Simple Ticketing, preventing refunds for rescheduled gigs.M&B promotions(easyticketing) cancelled Mcfly in Lincoln and now disappeared with no form of contact! Advised to contact in the email @AskPayPal and own bank for a refund of the tickets, to then find out as it’s over 180 days since purchase of tickets that this won’t be possible— Jasmin (@Jasmin_rose30) February 8, 2022M&B Promotions was created in 2019.

Since announcing her exciting pregnancy news in late January, singer Rihanna has been showing off her blossoming baby bump every chance she can get.The 33 year old is expecting her first child with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky, also 33, after the pair got together during the pandemic, back in 2020. Now, the Umbrella hitmaker has been pictured pushing the boundaries of maternity wear as she donned a crop top with a plunging neckline that ties at the front – showing off her baby bump.

Stacey Solomon's home makeovers have her followers hooked, and in a recent update she revealed her amazing living room. The glow-up came after Stacey, 32, had her sofas blasted clean – a very satisfying event for the mum-of-four. Sharing a photo of the newly spruced up cream sofas, the Loose Women star penned: "They're still a little damp & drying out but look so fluffy & clean." Stacey, who recently said she's worried about her wedding guest list, shared that a lot of her fans had asked which cleaning machine she has.

Clarkson’s Farm after it proved to be a smash hit for Amazon Prime.Clarkson’s Farm follows former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he attempts to run his own farm for the first time.Hailing from Chipping Norton, Kaleb was introduced to the show as a local farmer, who was brought in to help Jeremy run Diddly Squat Farm.Kaleb took to Instagram yesterday to share a sweet throwback snap of himself with his one million followers.In the picture, a young Caleb can be seen sitting proudly inside his first tractor alongside his dog.He captioned the post: “This is a throwback to when I was 15. Bought my first ever tractor costing me £5,500.“Hard work pays off,” he added with a muscle emoji.Fans flooded the comments section to praise Kaleb and branded him an “inspiration” for young people.Amazon Prime Video UK responded to the star, writing: “And what a cracking tractor it is.”“I admire your work ethic,” commented Jenneth Francis.Glyn Edmunds added: “The country could use a few more like you, Kaleb.”Mark Quinn penned: “Well done young man you are an inspiration to many people, the harder you work the luckier you get.” (sic)Trevor Goddard wrote: “That’s being given a good work ethic at a young age.

Manchester United have reportedly added Luis Enrique to their manager shortlist alongside Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag.The Spain head coach is believed to have the 'technical credentials' and 'winning track record' that the Red Devils are looking for in their next boss, as per ESPN.And he is the candidate which Cristiano Ronaldo was said to have put forward to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last year.However, Enrique, 51, is now in a World Cup year for his country, so United would have a big job on their hands to convince him to leave before the tournament kicks off in November.The other two men under serious consideration, Pochettino and Ten Hag, look much more likely to move than him. Several United players want the former Tottenham and current PSG manager, it's been claimed.Pochettino has not lit up Paris and has made it clear he'd be open to a Premier League return.Ten Hag, meanwhile, has had his future shrouded in doubt following the resignation of Ajax chief Marc Overmars.Who best suits the position? Let us know in the comments section.Enrique does have a more glittering managerial CV than that pair, though.He won two La Liga titles and a Champions League while in charge of Barcelona, and completed the treble with Copa del Rey success in the 2014/15 season.

Helen George has returned to social media after responding to the backlash she received over a recent Call the Midwife episode.MORE: Helen George looks angelic in chic collared midi dress during intimate night outTaking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the beloved period drama - looked flawless as she revealed one of the environmentally-friendly beauty products she adores - a deodorant from We Are Wild.WATCH: Helen George shares impressive beauty secret"I started using this a couple of months ago," she tells her followers. "I was looking to reduce my plastic waste, I'm recycling so much.

Mercedes if Lewis Hamilton did not sign a £40m-a-year contract with them has emerged. The Brit, who won a record-equalling seventh F1 Drivers’ Championship with the German manufacturer, has not put pen to paper on a three-year deal worth £120m with the team.

Lewis Hamilton is looking to secure a chunk of Mercedes’ TV money in negotiations over his £40m-a-year deal. That’s according to former F1 team chief Eddie Jordan as the Brit continues to stall over signing a three-year deal with the racing team worth £120m.

Lewis Hamilton insists he is being put through his paces in training every day ahead of the new Formula One season - despite not yet putting pen to paper on a new contract with Mercedes. The British superstar, who romped home to a record seventh F1 world title last season, has still not signed an extension with the Daimler team four weeks after his previous deal expired.Toto Wolff had previously expressed his desire for Hamilton to agree fresh terms before the end of last season, a deadline the Mercedes boss failed to meet.

Mercedes have denied that Lewis Hamilton is making two hefty demands as contract negotiations continue. The Brit has still not signed a three-year deal worth £120m with the F1 team where he won a record-equalling seventh Drivers’ Championship last year.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists he is not using George Russell to push Lewis Hamilton into signing a new deal. Hamilton’s last contract expired on December 31 with negotiations over a fresh contract still ongoing.Russell has been touted as a replacement should the world champion not put pen to paper having filled in at the end of last season.Hamilton tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced to miss the Sakhir Grand Prix with Russell stepping in and qualifying in second.He may well have won the race were it not for pit stop and tyre issues, though Wolff insists Russell’s name has not been used in talks with Hamilton.Wolff said: “We never played the George Russell card.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxEddie Jordan has urged Mercedes to break the bank to secure Lewis Hamilton's services for the 2021 Formula One season.Hamilton, 36, is in the highly unusual situation of being out of contract after his £40million-a-season Mercedes deal expired on December 31, with the forthcoming campaign getting underway in Bahrain in March.Mercedes are confident Hamilton will extend his stay with the sport's all-conquering team but the length of his new contract and his salary - with Hamilton believed to be holding out for an increase on his previous deal - under scrutiny.Jordan ran his own F1 team for 14 years and believes Hamilton, who has won six

Lewis Hamilton is set to sign his contract “this week” - because Toto Wolff holds a fear at Mercedes. The Brit has been stalling over signing a £120m three-year deal with the F1 team he achieved a record-equalling seventh Drivers’ Championship with last year.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has admitted there have been arguments with Lewis Hamilton over the world champion’s new contract. Hamilton’s last deal expired on December 31 with the Brit and his team yet to agree terms on a new one.There are just weeks to go before the new Formula One season, though Wolff has insisted talks are progressing with the 36-year-old.But it hasn’t all been plain sailing, with reports suggesting Hamilton is keen on a three-year deal worth up to £120m.And Wolff admits there have been differences of opinion between Mercedes and the seven-time world champion.The team boss said: "The lawyers are working hard.

Sir Lewis Hamilton could ‘walk away’ from the Formula 1 team with contract talks still at a deadlock. Hamilton, who won his record-equaling seventh world championship in 2020 has been in talks over a bumper new £120million contract after his previous deal finished at the end of the season.However, with the 36-year-old still yet to put pen to paper, there’s a chance no new deal will be agreed according to Former F1 car designer and pundit Gary Anderson.“It’s in the interests of the three parties that own the team – Mercedes, Ineos and Toto Wolff – to find a solution and get Hamilton’s name on a contract,” said the former Jordan technical director.“It will be interesting to see if it doesn’t happen.

Lewis Hamilton has been warned he is at risk of being dropped by Mercedes and replaced by George Russell. That comes from former Jaguar and Jordan technical director Gary Anderson, who reckons Hamilton should be more realistic.The Stevenage-born star is going into the new season as world champion, winning it seven times and drawing level with Michael Schumacher's record.But his contract with Mercedes has come to an end and there has yet to be an agreement over a new one.It means that Hamilton is currently without a team as negotiations reportedly got rocky over a renewal.

Lewis Hamilton hopes that Sir Jim Ratcliffe can bankroll a new deal at Mercedes, according to F1 commentator Alexey Popov. Ratcliffe is chairman and CEO of Ineos and is among the richest people in the UK with Forbes having estimated his worth at £13billion last summer.Ineos became principal partners of Mercedes last February, signing a five-year agreement with the team.

Max Verstappen is a better driver than Lewis Hamilton and that was confirmed by George Russell’s performance for Mercedes at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. That is the view of Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner, who believes that his man has to get far more out of his car than the seven-time world champion.The future of Hamilton is currently uncertain after his contract ended last year, but he is still expected to reach an agreement before the 2021 season.However, there has been some debate over potential wage demands, with the impressive display of Russell handing the manufacturer a dilemma.