George Russell's Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success

Mercedes senior race engineer Marcus Dudley has lifted the lid on his relationship with his driver George Russell, explaining the importance of being able to trust one another, finely tuned communication and the ability to ignore toxic online abuse.
Dudley appeared on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show alongside Russell, Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord and trackside engineering ...Keep reading

Newmarket Maiden Stakes: Rare ITV Race

The Newmarket Maiden Stakes, making a rare appearance on the ITV schedule, has produced numerous winners who went on to achieve significant success in their racing careers.

Notable past winners include Constitution River, this year's leading three-year-old who was only narrowly beaten in last year's race, and Field Of Gold, a multiple Group One winner who triumphed in the event two years ago.

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Saquon Barkley urges LeBron James to sign in Philadelphia, "be remembered forever"

Two years ago, Saquon Barkley signed as a free agent in Philadelphia, won a championship in his first season there, and became one of the city's most beloved athletes. Barkley is now recommending the same course of action to LeBron James.

James is a free agent and the Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams in the mix to sign him. Barkley has weighed in and told James that

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"I think it's one of the greatest sports towns in the world," Barkley told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I know [New York Knicks player] Josh Hart said the opposite. I saw that today on Twitter. But I have to disagree with him. If you want to go out with a bang, I feel like a great spot would be in Philly, and bringing a championship to Philadelphia, you'd be remembered forever."

James has played for three NBA teams and won championships with all of them, winning in Miami in 2012 and 2013, Cleveland in 2016 and Los Angeles in 2020. Barkley thinks Philadelphia in 2027 would be a nice place for James to cap his career.

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George Russell's Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success