A 1991 Benetton B191 Formula One car at the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Photo: Auto Middle East The car in which seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher scored his first Grand Prix points will be auctioned at COYS’ sale in Nürburgring, Germany, on Saturday, August 10. This Benetton F1 Ford Cosworth is a forerunner of the B194, in which Schumacher took his first title … [Read more...] about Schumacher’s Grand Prix car up for auction
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Bartoli steps into Rogers Cup with new confidence
Marion Bartoli at practice. Photo: Lucas Oleniuk / Toronto Star A week after winning her first grand slam title, Marion Bartoli states that she woke up to a stunning view in her bedroom. It was a shining Wimbledon trophy and a reminder that all the hard work over her decade-plus career had finally paid off. “I love it,” Bartoli says of her prize. “I hope it will not change me … [Read more...] about Bartoli steps into Rogers Cup with new confidence
Princess may bow out with champagne
Multiple Grade 1 winner Princess Victoria will soon be retired to stud. Photo: Pretoria News Four-time Grade 1 winner Princess Victoria is set to retire and Glen Kotzen will make the decision this morning whether she bows out in the Champagne Stakes at Kenilworth on Saturday. Kotzen, unable to give her a racecourse gallop – hence the uncertainty, said: “I will see how she is … [Read more...] about Princess may bow out with champagne
Jewels stolen from Ecclestone’s daughter
Bernie Ecclestone with his daughters Tamara (left) and Petra (right). Photo: Alan Davidson Jewellery worth almost $1 million was allegedly stolen from a daughter of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone by a fake Kazakh millionaire while he was looking at her London mansion, which is for sale. Diamond earrings and a diamond Rolex were missing after a man who called himself Oleg … [Read more...] about Jewels stolen from Ecclestone’s daughter
Woods vs Mickelson at PGA Championship
Champion: Woods won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by seven shots. Photo: Getty Images World number one Tiger Woods and new British Open champion Phil Mickelson are on a collision course, fighting it out for the year’s last major golf crown at the 95th PGA Championship. Practice began on Monday at Oak Hill Country Club with Woods coming off a seven-stroke triumph at the World … [Read more...] about Woods vs Mickelson at PGA Championship