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Swiss design house Officine Fioravanti is developing a heavily updated version of the Ferrari Testarossa, bringing improved performance and a raft of modern equipment. Ahead of a full reveal in the coming months, the firm says the project is equipped with bespoke equipment upgrades, including improvements to the chassis, aerodynamics and powertrain. Power comes from a modified version of the 1980s supercar's original 4.9-litre flat 12, with a top speed of 200mph, up from the original 180mph figure. A new titanium exhaust system has also been fitted, and anti-lock braking and traction control systems have been installed for enhanced stability. Despite the additions, Fioravanti has also shaved some 120kg from the Testarossa’s kerb weight. “We carefully listened to the car’s needs and desires,” Officine Fioravanti said. “We patiently took care of every single aspect. Few minor details have been changed in terms of style, without compromising a timeless design but enriching its pureness.” The car has been fitted with Brembo racing-spec brakes, Öhlins electronic dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars and new alloy wheels wrapped in Brembo GT3 Class racing tyres, which the firm says makes the Testarossa “more enjoyable, safe and precise.” Italian leather makes up the interior, with aluminium components replacing the Testarossa’s plastic equivalents, and a new audio system has been fitted. The original, Pininfarina-penned silhouette remains largely untouched, however, with Fioravanti claiming there was “no reason to teach a maestro one more lesson”. The restomod has just entered its track testing phase. No purchase or pricing information has yet been revealed, but the wraps are set to come off “in due course”.

Known as much for his helping nature as his skills upfront, India footballer CK Vineeth has once again come to the aid of people hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and is urging everyone to do their bit. As a deadly second wave of the pandemic rages across the country, Vineeth, using his social media presence, has come forward to help people in their hour of need. “As a human being, I believe it must be in our nature to help others who are in need. Right now, I feel it’s important to step in and do whatever I can,” Vineeth, po[CENSORED]rly referred to as CK, said.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for participating in an unauthorised vigil marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The annual vigil, which has been held in Hong Kong since 1990, was banned for the first time last year by police citing virus measures. Nevertheless, tens of thousands of people including activists, showed up. The activists that attended, including Wong, were later charged by police. Wong - aged 24 and Hong Kong's best-known activist internationally - is already in prison for a separate unauthorised assembly conviction under the country's restrictive national security law. He was earlier convicted to 13.5 months and four months in jail on two separate charges, which he is still serving. He will now serve an additional 10 months in jail. Wong had last Friday, along with other prominent young activists Lester Shum, Tiffany Yuen and Jannelle Leung, pleaded guilty for participating in the Tiananmen vigil. Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil banned for first time What were the Tiananmen Square protests about? Thursday's sentencing saw Shum jailed for six months, while the two others have been jailed for four months each. Hong Kong and Macau are the only parts of China that have been allowed to mark the Tiananmen crackdown. The Tiananmen vigil was again banned this year, with officials again citing public health concerns. However, there have been questions over whether or not the vigil will be allowed in Hong Kong again, after Beijing imposed the national security law last year which targets dissent in the city. What happened at Tiananmen square? Pro-democracy protesters occupied Tiananmen Square in April 1989 and began the largest political demonstrations in communist China's history. They lasted six weeks, with as many as a million people taking part. On the night of 3 June tanks moved in and troops opened fire, killing and injuring many unarmed people in and around Tiananmen Square. Afterwards the authorities claimed no-one had been shot dead in the square itself. Estimates of those killed in the crackdown range from a few hundred to several thousand.

The cricket board (BCCI) in coronavirus-hit India will help to move Australia’s entire Indian Premier League (IPL) cohort to the Maldives or Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley said on Wednesday. The IPL was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday as India’s COVID-19 crisis escalates, but the decision left Australian and other foreign participants looking for ways to leave the country. Australia has banned travellers from India who have been in the country within the prior 14 days but CA interim Chief Executive Hockley said the players would wait outside India for approval to head home. “So what we’re working to do and what the BCCI are working to do, and they’ve been incredibly cooperative, is working to move the entire cohort out of India,” Hockley told reporters in Sydney. “That’s now narrowed down to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The BCCI are working through the final details of that at the moment and we expect that movement will happen in the next two to three days.” Hockley added that the Indian board had also committed to arranging a charter plane to bring the Australian cricketers home. Australia has banned travellers from India until May 15. The Australian Cricketers’ Association confirmed former Australia batsman Mike Hussey, a coach for one of the IPL teams, had tested positive for COVID-19. ACA boss Todd Greenberg said that as far as he was aware, Hussey was the only Australian involved in the IPL to contract the virus.

Several employees of a pharmaceutical company have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly washing and reselling used Covid nasal swab test kits. Up to 9,000 passengers at an airport in Medan may have been tested with the reused swab sticks, say police. State-owned company Kimia Farma is now reportedly facing a potential lawsuit launched on behalf of the travellers. Covid nasal swab testing has become routine in many countries hit by the global pandemic. Police said they believed the scam had been happening since last December at Kualanamu airport in Medan, North Sumatra. Passengers are required to have a negative test if they want to fly, and the airport offers the option of getting the swabs done on site. Airport authorities had used antigen rapid test kits supplied by Kimia Farma. Following complaints from passengers that they had received false positive test results, police sent an undercover officer to pose as a passenger last week, reported local news outlet Detik. When he was swabbed and received a positive test result, other officers swooped in and raided the test site, where they found a used test kit that had been recycled. Indonesia's vaccination drive targeting younger people What's it like in the best place to live during Covid? India is a Covid tragedy - it didn't have to be Last week, five Kimia Farma employees - including the company's Medan manager - were arrested. The suspects are accused of breaking health and consumer laws by washing nasal swab sticks and repackaging them for sale. Local media said authorities have compiled reports from 23 witnesses, and are investigating whether the profit from the scam - estimated to be around 1.8bn rupiah (£89,700; $124,800) - was used to fund the construction of a lavish house for one of the suspects. Kimia Farma, which is headquartered in the capital Jakarta, has since fired the staff involved and promised to tighten internal controls.

Finally! Lockdown has eased again, so our EQC has had a proper chance to stretch its legs on the motorway network. It’s largely as you would expect of an electric luxury car: cosseting, quiet and hugely capable. Occasionally its weight causes the ride to crash on ruts or ripples, and some wind noise comes off the door mirrors. But overall, it’s among the most relaxing cruisers on sale. The electric EQC is based heavily on the conventionally powered GLC but, due to its slightly more sloping roofline, is in theory slightly less practical. However, six months in, and with two tall pre-teen/teenaged kids, I’ve yet to encounter a journey on which it can’t carry us and all we have in total comfort. Frankly, it makes me wonder why anyone needs anything bigger. Mileage: 2811 Back to the top Another group test, another win for this all-rounder. And yet… - 10 March 2021 The Mercedes EQC has had a pretty good time of it at the hands of Autocar’s expert testers, from winning a group test against the Audi E-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X when they first got their hands on it in 2019, through to more recently being crowned ‘the best luxury EV’ when it was put through its paces in a video special that pitted this very car against the latest iterations of the E-tron and I-Pace just a few weeks ago. What stands out is that the Mercedes keeps scooping these accolades as much for its all-round ability as any exceptional features. In so many ways, it is a conservative take on what a cutting-edge electric car could be, yet the end result is so rounded and so well resolved that – if you can forgive the Strictly Come Dancing analogy – the judges end up scoring it accomplished eights across the board, whereas other rivals pick up nines in some areas (the I-Pace for handling, for instance) but slip back with sixes and sevens elsewhere.

At least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured after a metro overpass collapsed in Mexico City while a train was travelling on it, officials say. Several train carriages plunged to the ground, crushing at least one car, which was on a busy road underneath. Children are among the dead. Rescue workers and firefighters are still searching for survivors. Dramatic footage has emerged showing the overpass collapsing at the Olivos station on the metro's Line 12. Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said the cause of the accident was still being investigated, but it appeared a girder had given way on the overpass. One person trapped in a car underneath the collapsed structure had been pulled out alive and taken to hospital, she said. At least 65 people were injured, and seven were in a serious condition. Residents had reported cracks in the structure after a deadly 2017 earthquake, according to local media. Mexico's El Universal newspaper says transport authorities made repairs following the reports.

Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry shone while Carmelo Anthony made history in Monday's NBA action - but the night belonged to the New York Knicks who recorded their 12th win in 13 games. The Knicks' impressive run was extended with a 118-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, with Julius Randle top scoring on 28 points. Westbrook posted his 32nd triple-double of the season with 14 points, a career-high 21 rebounds and 24 assists as the Washington Wizards won 154-141 against the Indiana Pacers. Curry scored 42 - his ninth 40-plus point haul of the season - in the Golden State Warriors' 123-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. And there was movement in the history books as Anthony rose to 10th in the NBA's all-time scorers list, after his 14 points for the Portland Trail Blazers put him on 27,318 career points, surpassing Elvin Hayes. "Top 10 in anything of all time is a special thing," Anthony said after the Blazers' 123-114 defeat by the Atlanta Hawks. "I don't want to take this moment for granted. I understand how big this moment is." Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Lakers ground out a 93-89 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets without star player LeBron James, who was resting a sore ankle.

Genesis will arrive in the UK this summer, with the electric version of its new G80 saloon leading an ambitious launch plan that will include a dedicated European model and two further EVs within a year. Hyundai launched its premium brand in Korea and the US in 2015, and its European expansion will now begin with sales in the UK, Germany and Switzerland. The G80 large saloon and GV80 large SUV will arrive here in June, with the Electrified G80 (which is being offered elsewhere with a dual-motor 365bhp powertrain) the first model due to reach customers. Genesis hasn’t detailed which powertrains will be offered in the UK yet, but it has said that the models have been tuned specifically for European roads. The decision to launch Genesis’s largest cars first is likely an effort establish the brand’s premium credentials and reflects the fact they’re the newest in its fleet, having been revealed last year. The G80 and GV80 will be followed “soon after” by the smaller G70 junior saloon and GV70 mid-sized SUV, and Genesis has promised that “a dedicated European product” will arrive within a year.

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Any victory feels good, but even as the Mercedes driver closes on 100 Grand Prix victories - the one in Portugal on Sunday was his 97th - some are more special than others. And this was undoubtedly one of the special ones. The fight Hamilton and Mercedes are facing against Max Verstappen and Red Bull this year is arguably the toughest they have faced since they began their domination of Formula 1 in 2014. So for Hamilton to pass not only Verstappen but also his own Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas to take his second victory in three races in a season the team started very much on the back foot was an achievement to savour. "It feels fantastic," Hamilton said. In all three races now, Hamilton and Verstappen have fought wheel-to-wheel, but this was perhaps the most definitive statement the reigning champion has yet made. He dropped to third in the early laps but was in the lead by lap 20. Once Hamilton was there, the fight for the win was over. "He just drove an immaculate race," team boss Toto Wolff said. "But it makes no sense to talk about these exceptional Lewis performances because they have become quite regular now. It's his standard now and he sets that standard for himself." Hamilton fights back to win in Portugal How the Portuguese Grand Prix unfolded A Hamilton masterclass Hamilton being Hamilton, he made his victory at Portimao look easy. It was anything but, and the evidence for that was provided by the two drivers he was racing against. Bottas, Hamilton and Verstappen were running in their grid order when the safety car came out after two laps in Portugal. It pulled off at the start of lap seven, leaving Bottas in control of when the racing restarted, and Hamilton made his only mistakes of the day. He was looking in his mirrors to check where Verstappen was behind him, he said, at exactly the moment Bottas decided to jump. "That wasn't great," Hamilton laughed. But worse was to come. The split second's reaction advantage allowed Verstappen to get a run on Hamilton, who recounted the incident in the post-race press conference, sitting between his vanquished rivals. "I was in Valtteri's tow," Hamilton said, before turning to Verstappen and addressing him: "You were about to pull out [to try to pass], and I pulled out and gave you Valtteri's tow. And I was like: 'You idiot,' to myself." Verstappen swept around Hamilton's outside into Turn One. It was a lovely move and now Hamilton was back to third, with a lot of work to do. He was in no mood to mess about.

Australia's threat to jail citizens returning home from India has sparked condemnation, with critics labelling the Covid measure as "racist" and a breach of human rights. From Monday, any Australian arriving in the country from India faces fines and up to five years in prison. It comes after Canberra banned all flights from the virus hotspot until 15 May. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed accusations of racism. "The same accusations were made against the government over a year ago when we closed the borders to mainland China," he told Sydney radio station 2GB. "There's no politics or ideology in a pandemic... It's got nothing to do with politics, this is a virus." The policy marks the first time Australians have been criminalised for returning to their country, local media reported. There are an estimated 9,000 Australians in India, 600 of whom are classed as vulnerable. The government said the measures, which were announced on Saturday, are based on medical advice aimed at protecting the community. The virus is surging in India, with daily cases in the country topping 300,000 for 10 consecutive days. Officials said an increase in infection rates seen in Indian arrivals over the past fortnight has raised concerns. Australia has pursued a Covid elimination strategy - partly through strict border controls and mandatory quarantine - which has seen it record 910 deaths, far fewer than many other countries. Why can't Australians get back into their country? Why Australia's hotel quarantine has seen failures Foreign Minister Marise Payne said India arrivals accounted for 57% of positive cases in quarantine, up from 10% in March. She said this placed a "very, very significant burden on health and medical services". However critics - among them medical experts and legal groups - argue the government's move to criminalise Indian arrivals was extreme and disproportionate to the health risks. Federal Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi wrote on Twitter that the measures were "absolutely horrific and racist". Prominent conservative media commentator Andrew Bolt said the policy was "so mean and irrational that I must also blame racism". "I can't believe we would impose such a travel ban on white Australians fleeing, from, say England." Australia's former Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane pointed out the "inconsistency" in the government's policy, noting bans and criminal penalties weren't imposed on Australians returning from other nations at the height of their Covid waves. "We didn't see differential treatment being extended to... the United States, the UK, and any European country even though the rates of infection were very high and the danger of arrivals from those countries was very high," he told the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. "There are different standards at play here depending on which part of the world you're coming from."

Twenty years ago, the first customer received the keys to their new V12 Vanquish. Without extras, the two-seat coupé (there was also a 2+2) cost £158,000. By the time production of the model and its sister car, the more powerful V12 Vanquish S, ended in 2007, just 2600 examples had left Aston Martin’s Newport Pagnell factory. This modest number helps explain why, today, prices for good used Vanquishes start at a solid £60,000. At the other extreme, the best cars cost at least twice that. With a monster 5.9-litre V12, in a choice of standard 460bhp or 520bhp S forms, heroic thirst and even more heroic servicing bills, you would imagine it’s a rich person’s occasional toy. But a surprising number of cars advertised have done close to 50,000 miles, while one we found, a 2003-reg manual, has done 94,000 (it costs £55,000). Its owner has had it for 15 years, during which time it’s had what he calls a few ‘Aston Martin moments’ but nothing serious. “Cars like the Vanquish need to be driven regularly, and mine proves they can take it,” he says. His experience supports what Terry Couzens of Vantage Engineering says about the Vanquish being reliable and easily up to the rigours of daily driving, even if you must nurse the clutch in town. Click here to buy your next used car from Autocar The model marked a new chapter in Aston Martin’s story. It was a very modern sports car with a bonded aluminium chassis built around a carbonfibre transmission tunnel. Elements of traditional craftsmanship remained in the hand-finished aluminium body panels and the engine, which bears the name of its builder. Of course, this hand-built aspect means no two Vanquishes are quite the same, and all require painstaking examination to establish their condition. If you don’t feel up to the job, consider having an independent Aston Martin engineer such as Rikki Cann (rikkicann.com) inspect the car for you. Both regular and S versions (the latter was launched in 2004) send their power to the rear wheels via a semi-automatic gearbox. It’s a reliable ’box, apart from gear position sensor issues on early cars, but nevertheless, quite a few owners had their cars converted to manuals, a job Aston Martin Works, among others, was happy to perform. As this was written, around half of the Vanquishes we found advertised had a manual ’box, so it’s po[CENSORED]r – but we’d prefer a car with the standard automated manual gearbox. You can tell regular and S models apart by the latter’s aerodynamic splitter, revised grille and spoiler and a leather-covered centre console. Regarding options, the Sports Dynamic Pack, launched in 2003 for 460bhp cars but standard on S models and which comprised uprated suspension and brakes, is worth seeking out. The Linn sound system of 2003 is desirable, while the few 2+2 cars fetch higher prices. Production ended with the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, a 50-off special with unique paint and interior trim. Whichever version tempts you, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

The US has started formally withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, beginning the end of what President Joe Biden called "the forever war". The US and Nato have had a presence in Afghanistan for almost 20 years. But the withdrawal, which runs until 11 September, comes amid escalating violence, with Afghan security forces on high alert for reprisal attacks. The Taliban have warned they are no longer bound by an agreement not to target international troops. Under a deal signed last year between the militants and then-President Donald Trump, foreign forces were to have left by 1 May while the Taliban held off attacking international troops. Officials told Reuters during this time the Taliban has been protecting western military bases from rival Islamist groups. That has not stopped Taliban attacks on Afghan forces and civilians. US General Scott Miller warned against attacks on foreign troops as they start to withdraw. "Make no mistake, we have the military means to respond forcefully to any type of attacks against the coalition and the military meaons to support the Afghan security forces," he said in a video psted on Twitter.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Saturday paid a tribute to the country's "underappreciated pivotal force" on Labour Day. "To the most underappreciated pivotal force and asset of our nation. Each and everyone of you is a star and your hard work and dedication have helped us a lot in building our country," tweeted Babar Azam. Babar wished them well on Labour Day, a day that is dedicated to them and thanked them for their work. Labour Day — also known as May Day — is observed around the world to express solidarity with and honour the rights of the labour class. The purpose of celebrating this day is to initiate steps to provide job protection to labourers and industrial workers against any exploitation.

Luca de Meo, Renault Group boss and architect of an aggressive, all-encompassing EV-based turnaround plan called ‘Renaulution’, says the project’s catchy name occurred to him one morning in the shower. “I often have ideas while I’m getting ready for work,” he says. “So I use those waterproof notepads you can get on Amazon. I knew straight away this name would work because it combined ‘revolution’, which conveyed a real sense of urgency, and ‘Renault’, which was intended to make clear we would use our own talents for this. There would be no consultants.” Even from the outside it was obvious the Renault Group had become too orthodox in its approach, says de Meo, who began his automotive career at Renault and remembers its adventurous, avant-garde soul. But because of the extraordinary twin upheavals created by the Covid pandemic and the rush towards electrification, he feels there is a unique opportunity for companies like Renault, even though they’re not market leaders. “If you see new opportunities and use them before your rivals can, you win,” says de Meo. “You may not have superstar players in the team, or the biggest budget, but if you adapt fast and use teamwork, you win.” De Meo’s appointment at Renault, announced after he had just completed a five-year turnaround in the fortunes of Seat, the Volkswagen Group’s problem marque, came at the beginning of last year. That was more than a year after his predecessor Carlos Ghosn had been ousted, and Renault was drifting, but de Meo couldn’t take office for another six months because of ‘gardening leave’ restrictions. But by the time he had his feet under his new Renault desk, many of the recovery elements were clear in his head. “Lots of the information I needed was already on the public record,” he says.

Officials in Delhi have been urged to find more sites for cremations as the city's morgues and crematoriums are overwhelmed by masses of Covid deaths. A second wave of the virus is ravaging parts of India, with 386,452 new cases reported on Friday - the biggest one-day increase on record for any country. There were another 3,500 deaths nationwide and nearly 400 in Delhi - a record for the capital. The total number of infections in the country has now passed 18 million. The first consignment of emergency medical supplies from the US arrived on Friday, part of what the White House has said will be more than $100m (£72m) worth of support. But oxygen supplies and hospital beds remain in desperately short supply across India, with relatives of Covid patients pleading on social media for help. One senior Delhi police officer said that people were having to cremate family members in crematoriums not designated to take victims of Covid-19. "That's why we suggested more crematoriums should be set up," the officer told the NDTV news channel. India's Health Ministry released detailed guidelines last year for the handling and cremation of people who have died of Covid, with special measures needing to be taken to avoid any potential reinfection. 'We try to save a patient until the last breath' US tells citizens to leave India amid Covid crisis Why can't Australians get back into their country? India elections go ahead as deaths hit record high India's central government is facing mounting criticism over its handling of the pandemic and its decision to allow large election rallies and religious festivals to go ahead in recent weeks. On Friday, the country's Supreme Court defended the rights of citizens to express grievances and appeal for help on social media during the current coronavirus crisis, warning actions by the authorities to stop people doing so would be treated as contempt of court. It comes after Twitter was asked to remove a number of posts which were critical of the government earlier this week.

Lewis Hamilton headed Max Verstappen by 0.143 seconds to lead the way in second practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The second Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas was third quickest, ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and the Alpines of Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon. It is the first time this season that Hamilton has topped a practice session. "It is going to be a close-run thing. I don't know how Max's lap was, but mine wasn't perfect. It's close, so it's exciting," he said. "It's very windy today. I think everyone was struggling sliding around out there. Everyone looks like they're struggling with their balance. It has definitely been a real challenge to keep the car on track." Bottas was 0.334secs behind Hamilton, as less than 0.1secs separated the Finn from the three drivers immediately behind him. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was seventh fastest, ahead of McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo. Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Perez completed the top 10. All the drivers were struggling in the windy conditions close to the coast and on a track that was newly resurfaced before last October's inaugural grand prix at Portimao. Portuguese Grand Prix second practice results Chequered Flag podcast: Portuguese GP preview Verstappen said: "It's super-slippery. I know it is the same for everyone but it is not very enjoyable to drive. The car felt all right. Some work to do for tomorrow but overall it's fine. "It's very tricky out there and it's a shame because it's all about tyre prep and tyre temperature and it shouldn't be like that." Mercedes and Red Bull appeared closely matched on both one-lap pace and on a longer race-simulation run. What about those Alpines? Practice is not always an accurate reflection of true pace, but on the face of it Alpine produced their most competitive showing of the year so far on the undulating Portimao track on the Algarve. The Anglo-French team, formerly known as Renault and who scored three podium finishes in the second part of last season, have been towards the back of the midfield in the first two races this season, but have brought some new aerodynamic parts to this race. A new floor has been added to the front wing update that was introduced at the last race at Imola. Alonso, returning to F1 this year after two years away, had a difficult time at Imola, admitting after qualifying that he was "not fast" and vowing to improve in Portugal. And on first evidence he appears to have done so, leading the way for Alpine, albeit just 0.015secs quicker than Ocon, who improved on his second flying lap to move closer to the two-time champion after being 0.2secs off on his first run. The 39-year-old, who had never driven at Portimao before, said he had "enjoyed" the track, adding: "It was a good practice day for me and the most comfortable I've had this season compared to Bahrain and Imola. "I was happy with the set-up of the car quite early in the day, so I concentrated mostly on becoming more acclimatised to the circuit and then evaluating the tyres over the two sessions." Lando Norris, who is third in the championship behind Hamilton and Verstappen after finishing fourth and third for McLaren in the first two races of the season, said: "The Alpine was very fast. We had a big gap to the Alpine the last two weekends but this week they seem a lot more competitive. "It's two more cars we might be racing. It's exciting but it makes our life a bit more tricky." Norris, who was 12th fastest on Friday, said: "The car balance maybe isn't quite as good as the last two weekends. So we still have a lot of work to do and we are not confident of being in the top 10. It is a bit tougher than we expected." However, Alonso said: "I think the positions will not be too different compared to Imola or Bahrain. I don't think there is any big changes in the order. It is just a diffident Friday and a different approach from teams, but fingers crossed we can keep this pace tomorrow." The long runs suggested Ferrari and McLaren were closely matched on pace behind Mercedes and Red Bull, with the Alpine a little slower. Sebastian Vettel continues to find his feet in the second Aston Martin and was down in 15th place. The race-simulation runs at the end of the session suggested that the favoured race-start tyre may be the medium - as it has been at both races so far this year. So the leading teams will probably try to use that tyre to set their times in second qualifying on Saturday to ensure it can be their compound for the start of the race.

If you’re one of those people who likes to out-geek your car-mad mates, cast your eye over this lot and see how many you’re familiar with. All of these automotive cul de sacs sold in tiny numbers and as a result they’re now pretty much forgotten. In some cases that’s entirely deserved as we don’t fancy the Asia Rocsta or Sao Penza being revived any time soon. But not all of these cars were dogs – some deserved a better fate:

There must be consequences for the six English clubs who tried to join the ill-fated European Super League, according to former Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore. He said the decision from those sides to join the controversial league had changed English football forever. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham all withdrew from plans last week. "I don't believe life will ever be the same after last Sunday," he said. Executives from ESL clubs forced to quit advisory roles 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over' Game changer - football's volatile 72 hours All six Premier league sides withdrew from the plans on Tuesday, 20 April, after widespread criticism and protests. It was just 48 hours after the plans were announced. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among those who criticised the league publicly. Speaking to Gary Neville's The Overlap YouTube channel, Scudamore, 61, who ran the top division for 19 years, added: "I think the actions of the six have altered the dynamic forever. There has to be some consequences. Things have to change. "There is no switch you can turn that suddenly builds back trust with these people and the fan base. It is a long and difficult road back. After a period of some healing, we have to rebuild this thing. "I cannot explain why any of them thought it was a good idea. I am the person who had been telling them for years it was a crazy idea and could not happen. What's happened in the last week is that it's been stopped and that's the right thing. "Anyone who knows me would know I found this completely unacceptable. "There has to be some consequences. I think something will have to be extracted by way of undertakings or attitude. I am not going to get involved about whether there should be punishments or sanctions."