Max Verstappen blasts F1 fans who set fire to Mercedes merchandise

increasing its price cap on April Fools Day. And sadly they weren’t joking either.The regulator this morning confirmed that the price cap will jump to £3,549.

different story. Low- and no-alcohol sales totalled £221 million last year, and the analyst IWSR expects the market to more than double to £558 million by 2024.But are we moderating by oscillating between the stop-start extremes of drinking almost nothing, and mainlining martinis from 6pm? The new mid-proof spirits movement aims to offer options that occupy the middle ground, with an ABV (alcohol by volume) of between 10 per cent and 30 per cent – compared with 40 per cent and upwards in standard spirits.‘The idea is that instead of meeting someone for just one drink, you can be involved and enjoy three or four rounds, then leave knowing you’ve consumed the equivalent of one,’ says Rohan Radhakrishnan, co-founder of Quarter, which makes Light G/N, a gin-inspired spirit with an ABV of just 12 per cent.Quarter is not the only brand carving out this space.

Kirstie Allsopp, 50, appeared to make a thinly-veiled dig at Meghan Markle as she discussed “Prince Philip’s rule” for public speaking.The Location, Location, Location star took to social media to issue advice to members of the Royal Family and their relatives.She suggested it would be “a good idea” for some royals to remember to “talk about your projects, not about yourself”.Kirstie wrote: “Prince Philip’s rule was talk about your projects, not about yourself.“It might be a good idea for all his children, grandchildren and their partners, to remember that.”It is unclear whether Kirstie aimed her comment at any specific members of the Royal Family.However, other social media users responded to the TV star’s tweet with their assumptions.Emmshughes said: “We all know who you mean by this!!!”Claire84267380 tweeted: “Strange - I think [Meghan Markle] battled with being told how to act and feel as a mother, in particular.“Her role was incorrect and she corrected that.“Is it not in her interest to justify her decision?“They tried silence but the papers plug that with lies and rumours.

Jim Davidson, 68, has launched a furious rant about the “idiot drivers” who take up part of the pavement near his Stockbridge home when parking.The comedian lashed out at motorists who block the way with their cars on the banks of the River Test, which he can see from his garden.He detailed how drivers parking their cars where they shouldn’t have become an inconvenience for local pedestrians.Jim, who has been living in the area for over a decade, compared the inconsiderate motorists to “vultures” as they swoop in for parking spots.The Generation Game star said: “It’s a nightmare."I’ve lived in Stockbridge for 15 years and I’m turning into an old grumbler."These idiot drivers are like vultures - when one car comes out of a space there’s five waiting to go in," he told The Sun.The Big Break star went on to reveal how the badly parked cars have even become an issue for wheelchairs and pushchair users.He added: “People are parking in places they shouldn’t and it means you have to walk single file on the pavement."Quite often cars are just left on the street and on the bridge here - I can see them from my house."Jim went on to add that people with wheelchairs and pushchairs would struggle to get through.Earlier this year, Jim took aim at fellow celebrities offering to house Ukrainian refugees during an appearance on GB News.The TV star agreed with host Dan Wootton they were doing it to "virtue signal" as he claimed they wouldn't house a "veteran".Dan said: "Jim, what do you think about these celebrities who feel and need to politically virtue signal at these events?"You have Benedict Cumberbatch on the red carpet saying he 'hopes to take in a Ukrainian refugee,' I would say there is more chance of that happening than his

Danny DeVito gave Arnold Schwarzenegger a special cigar on the set of their 1988 film “Twins”.

Phillip Schofield has updated fans as he recovers from surgery for a 'deliberating' eye condition, which means he is having to sleep wearing ski googles.

As energy bills are set to skyrocket, households are looking for any way to shave even the smallest amounts off their bills.

Martin Lewis has warned that some people could end up paying £10,000 a year on their energy bills.

Shia LaBeouf, who comes from a mixed Jewish and Christian household, revealed he converted to Catholicism after being cast in Padre Pio as the titular character.As he researched the late Italian monk and stayed in a monastery to prepare for his role in Abel Ferrara's upcoming film, the 36-year-old actor said  he became drawn to spirituality as he battled suicidal ideation and deep-rooted feelings of shame.'I had a gun on the table. I was outta here,' the Honey Boy star told Bishop Robert Barron during an 80-minute interview, uploaded to YouTube on Thursday.  New chapter: Shia LaBeouf, who comes from a mixed Jewish and Christian household, revealed he converted to Catholicism after being cast in Padre Pio; seen in 2019He explained: 'I didn't want to be alive anymore when all this happened.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s British drama series Baby Reindeer has gone into production this week, and Deadline can reveal Jessica Gunning (Back, Pride) has landed a lead role opposite show creator Richard Gadd.

Lewis Hamilton will take over part ownership of NFL team the Denver Broncos.MORE: The heartbreaking details of Rams QB Matthew Stafford's wife's brain tumor revealedLewis, 27, confirmed the news on Tuesday, taking to Twitter to reveal he had joined the Denver Broncos group, headed up by Walmart heir Rob Walton.WATCH: Trailer for Drive To Survive season three"Excited to join an incredible group of owners and become a part of the @Broncosstory!!" he tweeted alongside a picture of his pet dog in a Broncos neckerchief, adding: "Roscoe already thinks he made the team.""Honored to work with a world-class team and serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership across all sports," he concluded.MORE: LA Rams' Matthew Stafford shares details of Prince Harry's visit to Super BowlThe ownership group also includes former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the wife of George Lucas, Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO of Ariel Investments."We're delighted to welcome Seven-Time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our ownership group," Walton shared in a statement, calling Lewis a "champion competitor who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and a fierce advocate for global equality, including his own sport".Excited to join an incredible group of owners and become a part of the @Broncos story!! Honoured to work with a world class team and serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership across all sports.

Lewis Hamilton is being hounded by football-style F1 ultras who torch his Mercedes team’s merchandise before races.The sport’s bosses are worried by the increasingly aggressive behaviour of an army of uber-fans and have launched a campaign to drive out abuse. Video footage has emerged of orange-clad supporters of championship leader and rival Red Bull driver Max Verstappen burning Mercedes products at race tracks.One man was filmed laughing as he set fire to one of the motor company’s caps in the crowd at a drivers’ pre-race meet-the-fans session.

Lewis Hamilton, 37, finished the Formula One season in sixth place, however, the British world champion took an impressive second place last weekend during the Hungarian Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver has since taken to Instagram to share his sadness as the season draws to a close, admitting that over his summer break, he will "miss this energy".Lewis took to Instagram in view of 29.3 million fans to thank them for their support during his races.He penned: "That’s P2 and back to back double podiums for @mercedesamgf1!!"Proud of all the hard work we’ve put in as a team to get us to where we are today."Heading into summer break much stronger than we were at the start of the season. We are moving FORWARD and that win is getting CLOSER!"Thank you to all the fans, hope you enjoyed that one."He also shared a video to his Instagram story showing the F1 star greeting excited fans, who were eagerly waiting to meet him.Lewis captioned the sweet video: "Going to miss this energy over break!"Social media users rushed to the comments to share their praise to the motor racing star and wish him good health on his well-deserved break.Teamlhnetherlandss said: "Oh HELL YESSS that was an epic RACE.

F1 legend Michael Schumacher.Ferrari endured another day to forget at the Hungarian Grand Prix as a bungled tyre strategy cost Charles Leclerc the chance of victory. He came home a frustrated sixth while teammate Carlos Sainz had two slow pit-stops on his way to fourth.Meanwhile, Max Verstappen took victory to extend his already healthy lead in the drivers’ standings while Mercedes closed the gap on the Scuderia in the constructors’ table with second and third for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. READ MORE: Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin move could see highly-rated pair get F1 big break After the race, Binotto tried to defend the team, insisting the pace of their car, not strategy, was the problem.

Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has taken to Twitter to slam Ferrari in a fresh jibe as he tuned in to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix final today.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton aren’t the best of friends, but they were united in shock and amusement after yet another Ferrari strategy blunder at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc looked on course for victory midway through the race at the Hungaroring. However, Ferrari opted to use the preferred medium tyres in the first two stints, meaning he had to use another compound for his third stint.Despite seeing other drivers struggle on the hard tyre, it was still the rubber Ferrari opted to fit – and the result was disastrous.

Max Verstappen took advantage of yet another Ferrari strategy blunder to rise from 10th on the grid to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc looked on course for victory at the Hungaroring after overtaking teammate Carlos Sainz in the pits and the Mercedes of pole-sitter George Russell on track. However, Ferrari opted to use the preferred medium tyres in the first two stints, meaning he had to use another compound for his third stint.

George Russell shocked the F1 world by storming to pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Entering the final seconds of Q3 at the Hungaroring, it looked like being a Ferrari front-row lockout with Carlos Sainz ahead of Charles Leclerc. However, Russell then conjured up the lap of his career to date to stick his Mercedes on pole.The Ferraris had to settle for second and third, with McLaren’s Lando Norris fourth.

Max Verstappen appeared to take a swipe at Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes as he showered praise on current title rivals Ferrari.Verstappen and Hamilton engaged in a battle for the ages for the 2021 F1 title. Their rivalry boiled over on several occasions, with the pair colliding at Silverstone, Monza and in Saudi Arabia. Eventually, Verstappen took the title in hugely contentious fashion in Abu Dhabi, with then race director Michael Masi’s botched handling of a late-race safety car effectively deciding the championship.

Charles Leclerc set the pace in FP2. It is a vital weekend for the Italian squad, who tossed away more valuable points last weekend as Leclerc crashed out of the French Grand Prix while leading, gifting Max Verstappen a comfortable victory.Meanwhile, Sainz had to settle for fifth after starting at the back of the grid for incurring penalties.

Sebastian Vettel will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season with a career record bettered only by a tiny number of drivers in the history of the sport.Unless Vettel manages the unlikely feat of winning one of his remaining 10 races with Aston Martin, the German will leave the sport with 53 Grand Prix wins and four drivers’ titles, all won in four consecutive seasons with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013. Only three drivers – Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and Juan Manuel Fangio – have more F1 titles to their name while just two – Hamilton and Schumacher – have claimed more Grand Prix wins.But it is fair to say Vettel’s career has been front-loaded with 39 wins coming in the Red Bull stable – including his first with junior team Toro Rosso in 2008 – before his switch to Ferrari for 2015.