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Runaway swan caused quite a scene as the bird had to be moved away from flapped shoppers

Officers called in to usher cygnet back to River Avon after it ended up among shoppers in city centre

Running opened on the harder two compounds of tyre with the Mercedes duo emerging on top on the medium Pirelli rubber through the first laps around the undulating beachside circuit in Zandvoort - George Russell moving ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz pushed Max Verstappen close on pure pace at the end of the opening practice sessions for Formula 1’s 2023 British Grand Prix, but a close look at the data shows the Red Bull driver was under little pressure when it comes to race speed.

As it nears the start of its 10th season, Formula E is at a critical juncture. Now a well-established part of the motorsport landscape, it still faces a daunting task to break out from its current position as a niche within a niche to achieve true mainstream recognition, not helped…

Teammate Nick Cassidy is gunning for the title but Buemi’s points haul means Envision are aiming for the constructors award as well

Aston Martin, meanwhile, has shone with the ability of Fernando Alonso to out-brake rivals into corners and then jump back on the power early.

Aston Martin has shone with the ability of Fernando Alonso to out-brake rivals into corners and then jump back on the power early.