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Sky F1 commentators criticise race control after Norris forced to drive past truck

A truck was driving on the race circuit while the pack were behind the safety car in Melbourne

The Independent UK

‘They now put trigger warnings on Hi-de-Hi!’ Jeffrey Holland on starring in British comedy classics

He was Spike the gormless comic in the holiday camp hit and also bagged roles in You Rang M’Lord? and Dad’s Army. As he publishes a memoir, Holland talks about frisky stallions, today’s ‘over-sensitive’ era – and being huge in Hungary

The Guardian - UK

Why Bearman's Ferrari debut - and the phone data disaster that preceded - matters for F1 2025

Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and now Oliver Bearman – the most recent Formula 1 drivers to have opened the Autosport International Show.

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What F1 learned about Bearman as he trod a path taken by Leclerc and Norris

Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and now Oliver Bearman – the most recent Formula 1 drivers to have opened the Autosport International Show.

Motorsport

How is artificial intelligence changing Formula 1?

Before delving into how F1 has benefited from artificial intelligence, it is worth understanding just how the AI industry is interacting with the sport – and why.

Autosport

Is Daniel Ricciardo About To Retire? Or Will He Pull Off A ‘Hero’ Level Manoeuvre Instead?

Daniel Ricciardo's future in Formula 1 is up in the air with only two empty seats remaining for 2025. Here's what we know so far.

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John Clegg obituary

Actor who played Gunner ‘La Di Da’ Graham in the popular, and later controversial, BBC sitcom It Ain’t Half Hot Mum

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Arthur Lowe on playing Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army

Arthur Lowe, who was known for forgetting his lines as Captain Mainwaring, on being the Dad's Army legend

WhatToWatch

Harold Snoad obituary

BBC comedy producer who directed the hit sitcoms Keeping Up Appearances and Ever Decreasing Circles

The Guardian - UK

Why isn’t David Croft doing Sky F1 commentary in Baku and who is his replacement, Harry Benjamin?

Formula 1 fans will miss out on hearing the iconic “It’s lights out and away we go” at the Azerbaijan race this weekend as David Croft is set to be replaced by Harry Benjamin. This year has seen the iconic lead commentator miss his first races since joining the Sky Sports…

Motorsport

Why isn’t David Croft doing Sky F1 commentary in Baku and who is his replacement, Harry Benjamin?

Autosport

Mateship and sacrifice: thousands reflect at Newcastle Dawn Service

Camp Shortland was packed as Anzac Day began in Newcastle

Newcastle Herald

F1 on TV: The Sky Sports commentary lineup on ESPN for 2024

American F1 viewers can watch every race live on ESPN channels commercial-free from lights-out to checkered flag in 2024.

Motorsport

David Croft to miss first F1 races as Sky commentator

Ahead of a record-breaking 24 race calendar, which includes four double-headers and two triple-headers, Croft has taken the decision to stand down from the Emilia-Romagna, Austrian and Azerbaijan Grands Prix.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t tell him, Pike!’ How Ian Lavender gave Dad’s Army its most adored moment

With his asthma troubles and his very warm scarf, the mummy’s boy soldier was Lavender’s greatest creation. But he also gave EastEnders one of its earliest gay characters, in a strong storyline about homophobia

The Guardian - UK

Ian Lavender obituary

Last surviving member of the BBC’s Dad’s Army cast who played the bumbling Private Pike

Autosport

How ASI pointed to motorsport's future

The gradual move away from reliance on fossil fuels in motorsport is well under way. Since 2021, a steady stream of championships have jumped on the bandwagon with fully or partially sustainable fuels, with GT World Challenge Europe and Goodwood among the latest to mandate what goes into their competitors’…

Motorsport

Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

After an on-stage Q&A – and impromptu book signing – with Sky Sports F1 TV commentator David Croft in front of a bumper crowd at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Steiner gave his first media interviews since leaving the squad he formed on behalf of team owner Gene Haas…

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Exclusive: Steiner opens up on what really happened at the Haas F1 team

After an on-stage QA – and impromptu book signing – with Sky Sports F1 TV commentator David Croft in front of a bumper crowd at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Steiner gave his first media interviews since leaving the squad he formed on behalf of team owner Gene Haas…

Autosport

What to look out for at Autosport International this year

The 2023 show was very much about restarting things after the hiatus brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now it’s about looking ahead. The plan is to improve the show over the next three years, and the 2024 edition is the first with the new concept and floor plan…

Autosport

Stroll laughs off F1 to tennis switch rumours

The idea has been floating around on social media in recent days and has been mentioned by Sky F1 commentator David Croft.

Daily Mirror

Sky Sports pundit slams Red Bull for axing F1 star in favour of Daniel Ricciardo return

AlphaTauri's decision to sack Nyck de Vries and appoint Daniel Ricciardo has been slammed as the ex-McClaren driver gets ready to enter the pit lane after over six months away

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton contract latest as Mercedes verdict given on Canadian GP announcement

Lewis Hamilton and boss Toto Wolff have been teasing an imminent contract announcement in recent days with the Brit set to finally commit his F1 future to Mercedes

Daily Mirror

David Croft mimes proposal to female Sky F1 colleague at Spanish GP as fiancée watches on

Sky Sports cameras caught the moment a Red Bull employee proposed to his partner in front of Max Verstappen's car in the Barcelona pit lane, and Crofty almost committed to a recreation of it

Daily Mirror

Aston Martin 'will be the next Red Bull' as Christian Horner makes Fernando Alonso point

Red Bull are dominating the Formula 1 world this season, but Aston Martin have made remarkable progress and have shown signs of being able to compete with the leaders

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