Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton enters the pit lane at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix. Photo: Nigel Roddis / AFP / Getty Images On Thursday night Formula One drivers threatened to shun the German Grand Prix should there be a repeat of the tyre fiasco that occured at Silverstone. The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association expressed its “deepest concerns” about events at the … [Read more...] about Formula One drivers shun German Grand Prix
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First two races axed from wet Durban July meet
It’s Durban July time! Photo: Vodacom Durban July Rain continues to torment developments for the 2013 Vodacom Durban July and the official track condition is likely to be on the heavy side. As a precautionary measure, Gold Circle has decided to abandon the first two races and the race meeting will get under way with the running of the 3rd race, the Mango 2200 (Gr3), which is … [Read more...] about First two races axed from wet Durban July meet
Murray set for world’s ‘toughest’ triathlon
Richard Murray. Photo: Janos Schmidt / ICU South African triathlete Richard Murray is aiming to impress at Saturday’s ITU World Triathlon Series race in Kitzbühel, Austria. The race is often labelled as the “toughest in the world”. According to the ITU’s official website it’s set to be one of the most unique races in the history of the World Series. Instead of the usual Olympic … [Read more...] about Murray set for world’s ‘toughest’ triathlon
I’ve never been so stressed in my life, says Impey
Daryl Impey and son, Ayden. Photo: Whit Yost In Daryl Impey’s latest blog entry he says the following: “I’ve never been so stressed in my life, because I knew I could write history”. This is what he wrote: What an amazing day! I can’t believe this am when I woke up that I actually have the Tour de France yellow jersey right next to me! It’s on my side of the room this time and … [Read more...] about I’ve never been so stressed in my life, says Impey
Stage is set for posh Durban July
Mafikizolo. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal This weekend the city of Durban will be transformed into a hive of activity for the horsey set, but equally for the entertainment industry – it’s about high fashion, elegance, fine cuisine and being seen in all the right places. Entertainment writer, Zwelakhe Shangase, has put together what the five major luxurious marquees – which have all … [Read more...] about Stage is set for posh Durban July
