Lewis Hamilton calls the introduction of a new front wing flexibility regulation at the Spanish Grand Prix “a waste of money.”
To limit how many teams could use their movement on the track to gain aerodynamic advantage, the governing body, the FIA, imposed a stricter load test on the front wings.
However, Hamilton said, “We just wasted everyone’s money.” Nothing has actually changed.
Everyone had to make new wings and spend more money to make these because everyone’s wings still bend. It’s only half the bending. Simply put, it is illogical.
The Ferrari driver continued, “I didn’t anticipate anything of the change before coming to Spain.”
According to Hamilton, “I drove it on the simulator, and it’s pretty much the same.” A little more oversteer in the high speed, I guess. You know, “Could have given it everything to charity”?
Along with funding for research and development, the new F1 front wing costs about $100,000.
Because it anticipated that the majority of teams would introduce new front wings in Spain anyway as part of their regular development plans, the FIA delayed the implementation until this race, the ninth of the season.
Red Bull’s pressure on the FIA over McLaren’s use of flexi-wings, which were being exploited by all the top teams and the majority of the others, is widely believed to have led to the move in F1.
Red Bull have been contacting the FIA in recent months regarding a number of legal-related aspects of the McLaren car, but nothing has been discovered regarding the design or the procedure.
The impact, according to McLaren team principal Andrea Stella, was “relatively negligible” because, according to Stella, “we always assumed that because of the small numbers that were associated with this change of aero-elastic effect, both in terms of downforce and downforce variation with speed, they would have been fairly minor.”
If we hadn’t told Lando that this wing was a different wing when we tested it in Imola [two races ago], he wouldn’t have noticed it, and when we simulated it, it was almost zero.
We therefore did not anticipate a change in the pecking order in light of the technical directive that was made available for this race.
Because the technical directive has been around for a long time, and we could find effectiveness in terms of how you planned to introduce this modification, we did not have time to consider whether or not to waste the money.
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F1 flexi-wings: what are they?
Teams use flexible front wings because they increase cornering and improve cornering without sacrificing straight-line speed. They also increase cornering and improve cornering.
The front wing flaps should bend downwards as the load is reduced, reducing drag, before rising back up to increase corner downforce.
Teams have also discovered that flexi-wings improve their balance at various cornering speeds under the most recent generation of cars.
Low-speed understeer and oversteer (no enough front grip) are common in high-speed corners, which also generate the majority of their downforce from shared underbodies known as venturis.
Hamilton wants to win the podium for Spain.
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Hamilton, who starts fifth in Barcelona, stated that his goal was to “try and get to the podium.” I haven’t appeared on a podium in a while.
His most recent podium appearance was in Las Vegas in November, when he was a Mercedes driver.
He made reference to George Russell’s former teammate’s reigning fourth-place finish in Spain last year.
“Long way to turn one,” “” George started with “Hamilton said” last year, which we witnessed. I’ll make every effort possible to get things off to a good start. Then it’s just about managing the tyres here, which is challenging, and then, after that, it’s all about managing the tires.
Piastri warned against “trying to get a good start” because he was worried about the “long run to turn one.”
He continued, “It will still be a fascinating race, and it’s not as straightforward as taking the lead at the beginning and moving on from there.” Managing the tyres and getting your stops right will be difficult. There will be a lot going on.
Verstappen once said, “Yes, turn one is when it’s time to shine.” Make the pictures three [cars] wide. Not, why?
It’s not bad that my long run on Friday practice was bad, but if you consider the difference today, it’ll be difficult to put up a really, really good fight. That doesn’t, however, mean we won’t try.
Lancashire defeated Nottinghamshire by 47 runs to claim two wins from two in the T20 Blast, led by Keaton Jennings, who scored 95 from just 49 balls.
After winning the toss at Old Trafford, their T20 captain, Luke Wells, who had a career-best 87 from 50 balls in the record opening stand of 177, led from the front.
Notts were bowled out for 169 in the final over after Moises Henriques made a brief chase-threatening 60 from 32.
After struggling in the County Championship Division Two, beleaguered Lancashire found some relief in their first T20 game against Worcestershire, which they then followed with a dominant performance against Notts.
In boosting his second-best T20 score, Jennings hit eight fours and six sixes, and Wells added a new highest score with seven boundaries and six maximums.
Their 177-run T20 partnership put them out of sight, making it their best ever total for any wicket for Lancashire.
Durham won the match’s opening 17 balls and took three wickets in Edgbaston to secure a comfortable victory.
Sam Hain’s only batsman for the Bears, making 45 in 28 balls, but Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand took 3-34 as the Bears were bowled out for 143.
With 40 from 23 deliveries, including five fours and sixes, Graham Clark delivered the ideal start to the chase before Robinson took the mantle and ran out 45 from 36.
According to Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall, Saracens and Racing 92 have discussions about a potential return for former club captain Owen Farrell.
Farrell spent his entire career in north London before joining the French club last summer.
After his side beat Bath on the final day, McCall told TNT Sports, “I think there are some discussions with Racing about whether or not they would release him from his contract.”
With Alex Lozowski expected to miss out for a while with an Achilles injury sustained at the end of March, Saracens are looking to find replacement players.
The club defeated an under-strength Bath side 36-26 on Saturday to end an inconsistent season in the Premiership.
Saracens finished outside of the top four for the third time since 2009.
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Farrell won six Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups, including the double in 2015-16 and 2018-19, while also winning 256 games in a trophy-filled career in north London.
His final game for the club was a 22-20 defeat to Northampton Saints, who had defeated him in the semi-final of the previous season.
Due to his recovery from injuries and previous form, he has made 17 appearances for Racing this year.
You are allowed to bring in an injury dispensation for that player because he’s going to be out for such a long time, according to McCall.
“We need to bring someone in to fill that position, and we need to find someone with the lower pay.”
At the British Soap Awards, Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien and Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter made an awkward error. The actresses walked the red carpet during tonight’s annual event with their co-stars.
Celebrities from the soap industry have come together to honor actors and actresses who have been a part of some of the most significant storylines this year. Best on-screen partnership, Best Newcomer, Best Storyline, Best Young Actor, Scene of the Year, Outstanding Achievement Award, and Tony Warren Award are among the categories this year.
However, Jorgie and Tina made an awkward mistake by rocking up to the red carpet and wearing the exact same outfit. In a sheer gold dress, Joan, 37, appeared stunning as she entered the room.
The striking gold dress (PA) made Tina look stunning.
The actress’s gym-honed physique was clearly visible in the gown, which left little to the imagination. She chose to wear only minimal jewelry, including a silver watch and a silver diamonté bracelet, to complete her look. In a sleeked-back manner, Joangie kept her distinctive blonde hair out of her face.
Tina, 41, who is best known for playing Sarah Platt on Corrie, also looked equally glamorous at the glittering gala. The actress had a gorgeous tan for the occasion, which made her look more attractive.
Just after Tina had appeared on the red carpet (PA), Jorgie made her way to the ceremony.
Tina only wore a small pair of earrings, much like Jorgie, and kept her accessories to a minimum. Her shoulders protruded freely down her hair, resting on her chest, and her hair was styled in voluminous waves. Having the two arrive at the same time and make the discovery, which prevented a very awkward encounter, the pair only appeared on the red carpet ten minutes apart.
The Platts, Tina’s on-screen family, will face off in the Best Family category, competing with The Slaters, The Osbornes, Hollyoaks, and The Dingles from Emmerdale, who are both set to compete for the title.
Scarlett Thomas, Tina and her Waterloo Road star daughter (Mike Marsland/WireImage), also present.
Fans took to social media to express their shock at the awkward situation, captioning “Not Tina O’Brien and Jorgie Porter wearing the same dress.”
However, many fans are upset that the awards ceremony isn’t broadcast live on television while they wait to find out who will be chosen as the winners. It will be broadcast on Thursday night instead.
One fan blasted the broadcast delay, calling it “ridiculous” that the British Soap Awards aren’t live because there is more excitement surrounding the soap stars’ arrival outside for something that won’t even air on television for another week. “Sorry, I’m not going to fix this, please @itv,” one fan said.
Second fumed, “Sap Awards getting spoiled because ITV thinks people would rather watch BGT instead.” A third person added, “Who at ITV thought that was a good idea because the soap awards weren’t being aired live is such a letdown? #BritishSoapAwards, there is no point in watching it right now.
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Tonight’s broadcast of Britain’s Got Talent’s final performance will feature the final contestants who will make an impression on the judges, the judges, and the viewers. Here, the Mirror has taken a look back at the most shocking moments from the long-running ITV talent show
There have been some shocking moments on Britain’s Got Talent over the years(Image: ITV)
After weeks of acts from across the nation taking to the stage with their vocals, dance moves and peculiar skills, the final of Britain’s Got Talent airs tonight.
The judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli, and guest judge KSI, certainly had their hands full as a myriad of acts rallied for a place in the final on Saturday, May 31. The victorious act will walk away with a hefty £250,000 cash prize and a slot to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.
The grand final on Saturday will showcase semi-final golden buzzer winners The Blackouts, Olly Pearson, Jasmine Rice, Joseph Charm, and, most recently, Harry Moulding. Vinnie McKee, Stacey Leadbeatter, Ping Pong Pang, Hear Our Voice, and nine-year-old dancing sensation Binita join them in the semi-finals thanks to winning the public vote.
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Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli of Britain’s Got Talent (Image: WireImage)
We’ve taken a trip back in time and revisited some of the show’s most shocking moments as we watch the 2025 BGT final…
Final withdrawal
Susan Boyle stunned the audience with her vocal talent in 2009(Image: Ken McKay)
One of the most memorable BGT moments ever occurred is Susan Boyle’s 2009 audition. Simon did, however, reveal that he had offered to make the singer a comeback.
After capturing the nation’s hearts with her rendition of Les Misérables ‘ classic, ‘ I Dreamed a Dream, ‘ Susan attracted massive media attention, leading music mogul Simon to have a candid chat with the singer.
Simon explained to Simon on Lorraine, “We sat down with her and her friends the week before the final. We advised people to “Look, if it’s too stressful, because it’s all over the media.”
” She said it was fine, she’s going to do it. And I’m anticipating that she will prevail. And I’ll never forget [when they said [Diversity is the winner.
“I was on that stage under 20 seconds saying into her]ear], ‘ We’ve got an album deal. from that moment on in literary terms.
Simon assured her that she was “part of the family” now that she had made an album and that it was up to her from that point forward.
Tearful breakdown
Hollie Steel broke down in tears on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 (Image: ITV )
It was heartbreaking to watch the ten-year-old Hollie Steel completely vanish when she first appeared on the 2009 episode because she had forgotten the lyrics to her song. Visibly trembling and crying, Hollie ran off the stage to her mother, leaving viewers questioning whether the pressure of the show was simply too much for someone so young.
Hollie was moved to tears as producers initially declined her request for a second performance, but she eventually pleaded for another chance. At the conclusion of the show, she was eventually permitted to give her performance another chance, but the audience was still furious and made up accusations that she was being abused.
‘Fixing’
Kojo Anim was in the final of BGT in 2019(Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)
Irate viewers who claimed the show was “setting up” singer Jessica Hobson in 2011 were against BGT.
After Simon and David Hasselhoff harshly criticized Jessica’s rendition of Beyonce’s Single Ladies, she was reduced to tears. Simon dismissed the piano performance as “dated” and scoffed at her “silly dress”.
When asked about her song, she admitted: “I didn’t choose what I wanted to sing.. It turns out to be someone. “. but before she could finish, her microphone was abruptly cut off, leading her to break down in tears.
Viewers speculated as to whether the young singer had been purposefully harmed by the producers’ choice of songs. Contestants have been headhunted, which raises questions about the show’s fixes, and there have even been reports of unintentional auditions.
After Kojo Anim secured his spot in the 2019 final, some pointed fingers at judge Alesha Dixon for favouritism, given their friendship. After it was revealed that Aleksha had performed with her former band, Mis-Teeq, Aleksha had to defend her Golden Buzzer choice for Lifford Shillingford, which added to the rumor of insider trading.
Sad defeat
Ashleigh and Pudsey won BGT together in 2012(Image: ITV)
The dog and owner duo Ashleigh and Pudsey won the show’s sixth season in 2012, becoming the first canine act to do so. The pooch even appeared in his own movie Pudsey: The Movie, telling the nation’s hearts.
Sadly, Pudsey passed away in July 2017, and while Ashleigh now performs with another dog named Sully, she stated he would “never become Pudsey”.
Famous smooch
Simon kissed Amanda Holden’s bottom in a moment we cannot unsee(Image: PA)
The unforgettable moment in 2013 when Simon audaciously kissed fellow judge Amanda’s bottom is forever imprinted in our memories.
Amanda couldn’t resist shaking her hips during a performance by 71-year-old Kelly Fox, who performed the song “Kiss My Ass, Baby” by The All Purpose Blues Band, which reportedly caused Simon to kiss her posterior.
I kissed your ass, Simon jokingly asked Amanda after the kiss. Did you like that”? which she responded with “It was a first,” expressing her gratitude and amusement.
Raunchy behaviors
During her audition in 2013, Keri Graham stripped to a scant outfit and presented Simon with an erotic lap dance, sparking complaints. One angry parent tweeted, “Nice family viewing as your child asks “Mummy, why has that lady got hardly any clothes on, and what is she doing with those men? ” after the performance.
The dance, which was deemed too racy in 2012, was performed by burlesque artist Beatrix Von Bourbon, which received more negative feedback. Over 70 viewers lodged complaints to Ofcom, disapproving of its suitability for a family audience.
Stunt a double dog
Jules O’Dwyer and Matisse were hit with backlash when it transpired that there had been a doppelganger for the dog during their performance(Image: ITV)
In 2015, Jules O’Dwyer graced the stage with her dog Matisse and triumphantly won the show. However, when viewers learned that a stunt double dog was used for a tightrope trick rather than Matisse, it sparked a frightful outcry.
Jules explained that the real Matisse was scared of heights, which necessitated the use of a stand-in. But viewers were not convinced, as the dogs were identical and the act had been promoted as just Jules and Matisse.
Ofcom was inundated with over 200 complaints following the controversial incident, which even led to death threats being sent to the pair. It was ruled that ITV had misled the public, though Jules was not stripped of her £250,00 prize money.
Risqué gown
Amanda Holden sparked Ofcom complaints with her daring gown(Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)
Amanda Holden chose a racy, transparent gown, which left the audience enthralled during BGT’s grand finale in 2019. The judge turned heads as she dazzled the crowd in her revealing ensemble decorated with floral patterns.
Her bold fashion choice came after Ofcom received complaints the previous week about her provocative wardrobe choices. Twitter, now X, was set ablaze with comments regarding Amanda’s attire for the night.
One viewer wrote: “Amanda loves to show a bit of t** don’t she #BGT”. Another remarked, “Glad you’ve ignored the obstinate critics”!
Winner boos
Viggo Venn divided fans with his hi-vis dancing (Image: Dymond/Thames/REX/Shutterstock)
Comedian Viggo Venn was left stunned when he was announced as the winner in 2023, following his act of jumping around the stage in a giant balloon and dancing in his iconic hi-vis jackets. He sprinted around the stage in celebration, even knocking over host Ant McPartlin, as he scooped up the £250,000 prize and a spot on the Royal Variety Show.
However, the audience’s reaction was marred by boos, prompting viewers to share their thoughts on X, formerly Twitter. Very surprised, one user declared. However, Viggo was very funny. Very distasteful for anyone to boo Viggo. People voted for him, not anyone else, so it’s not his fault that he won. Resulted in a sour conclusion as a result of the audience’s support. Well done, Viggo!! “! “
When #ViggoVenn was announced as the winner of #BritainsGotTalent, there were a lot of boos, according to another user. I thought he was great, but a shock omission from the final 3, and I think everyone thought the young lad would win. The series’ ending is somewhat deflated and downbeat, #BGT2023 #BGT.
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One disgruntled viewer remarked: “Did you hear them boo’s on @BGT? Absolutely correct, and ridiculous. There will be so many more talent tonight in the final. #BGT2023 should not have made the live shows. a poor winner.
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After sharing that she and her businessman fiancee Jamie are engaged to each other on a sun-soaked getaway, Made in Chelsea’s Frankie Gaff has completely blown away.
Frankie Gaff has announced her engagement(Image: frankiegaff/Instagram)
After her partner Jamie Dickerson proposed in a surprise proposal while on vacation, Made in Chelsea star Frankie Gaff stunned fans with her engagement. When Jamie kneels, the couple, who have three sons, were enjoying a sunburnt vacation in Portugal.
Former E4 star Frankie, 30, keeps her relationship mostly private, and it’s not known exactly when she got together with businessman Jamie, but he first appeared on her Instagram in November 2020. The pair welcomed their baby in 2021, with Frankie sharing her motherhood journey with her 295,000 Instagram followers.
The former reality star shared a number of adorable photos from their trip to Africa to announce their engagement. The biggest surprise of our vacation, she wrote.
The blonde content creator flashed her ring finger up to show off her stunning diamond ring in the first picture. One photo showed her still shocked at the shock proposal, holding up her ring while cuddling her toddler, while another showed her in a striped red and white frilled dress.
The former reality star showed off her ring(Image: frankiegaff/Instagram)
In a black and white photo of the pair, Frankie drapes an arm over her new fiancé while basking in their engagement. Her partner was seen holding her hand while sticking his tongue out in a third video.
Friends and followers were flooded with compliments on her in the comments section. Tiffany Watson, a former co-star, wrote, “Yay so happy for you.”
Tiffany’s sister and another Made in Chelsea graduate both said, “Awww, congratulations.” Georgia Hirst, a Viennese actress, said, “So happy for you both.”
Jamie and Frankie got engaged in Portugal(Image: frankiegaff/Instagram)
Although her love life has been turbulent, as Jamie Laing’s turbulent relationship was revealed on Made in Chelsea, Frankie has finally found her happy-ever-after. Frankie first joined the MiC cast in 2016 after having an off-off fling with Jamie, who is now a property developer.
Their relationship experienced many ups and downs before they called it quits in 2017, with Frankie never returning to the show. Jamie has also moved on with Radio 1 host Sophie Habboo – the couple got married in April 2023.
The star, who was seen on Made in Chelsea, tweeted: “Wow, how boring are we, sitting in various cafes over London talking about boring boy bulls***, as if that’s all there is to us.” The actress appeared to have been ready to leave the show.
After quitting reality TV, Frankie concentrated on starting her home design and development business, explaining in a social media Q&, “I decided to start the group because I like interiors and am currently working on a joint first project, and I wanted to document the entire process.
Frankie unveiled her first home renovation in London in November 2020. She captioned a photo of her and Jamie outside the home, “TODAY is move-in day.” The house is not yet complete.
The front of the house needs to be finished, the garden needs finishing, the kitchen needs some work, the worktops have been templated and scheduled to arrive early next week, and all the snagging will be finished after that. I’m eager to demonstrate the finish. Because this has been so heavily requested, we will also go over everything that went right, everything that went wrong, and what we could have done differently.
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