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'I knew Michael Schumacher and he was only ever rattled by one F1 rival'

'I knew Michael Schumacher and he was only ever rattled by one F1 rival'

Former Formula 1 mechanic Richard Hopkins was friends with Michael Schumacher in the early years of the German's career and revealed the 'only' driver who could really get inside the seven-time world champion's head

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Your last minute Melbourne Cup betting guide as rain closes in on Flemington

Your last minute Melbourne Cup betting guide as rain closes in on Flemington

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Australia's smartest boffins and artificial intelligence pick the SAME winner for the Melbourne Cup

Australia's smartest boffins and artificial intelligence pick the SAME winner for the Melbourne Cup

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How Melbourne Cup jockey Celine Gaudray battled back from breaking her SPINE in just her fourth race

How Melbourne Cup jockey Celine Gaudray battled back from breaking her SPINE in just her fourth race

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Revealed: The horses that are NO CHANCE of winning the Melbourne Cup

Revealed: The horses that are NO CHANCE of winning the Melbourne Cup

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Revealed: The WILDEST bets on the 2025 Melbourne Cup - including one punter who could lose $500,000

Revealed: The WILDEST bets on the 2025 Melbourne Cup - including one punter who could lose $500,000

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Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: All the celebrity fashion triumphs and fails at the race that stops a nation

Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: All the celebrity fashion triumphs and fails at the race that stops a nation

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How will a wet track impact your Melbourne Cup runner if the rain hits Flemington for the 2025 race that stops a nation?

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Like backing a roughie? Here are the greatest upsets in Melbourne Cup history to give you hope for your sweep selection

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Historic F1 team confirm new name for 2026 season as fresh logo unveiled

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Bookmaker says he almost 'wet his pants' after accepting staggering $500k bet on Melbourne Cup bolter... which could see him pay out $4m

Bookmaker says he almost 'wet his pants' after accepting staggering $500k bet on Melbourne Cup bolter... which could see him pay out $4m

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JANA HOCKING IN THE BIRDCAGE: The Melbourne Cup's new drug of choice, the Ozempic trend we ALL noticed... and which marquee lounge lizard made my skin crawl?

JANA HOCKING IN THE BIRDCAGE: The Melbourne Cup's new drug of choice, the Ozempic trend we ALL noticed... and which marquee lounge lizard made my skin crawl?

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2025 Melbourne Cup tips: Predictions, betting guide and odds for Flemington

2025 Melbourne Cup tips: Predictions, betting guide and odds for Flemington

about 17 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton loses close F1 ally as Ferrari chief swaps F1 for different series

Lewis Hamilton loses close F1 ally as Ferrari chief swaps F1 for different series

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Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model after F1 star's wholesome proposal tactic

Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model after F1 star's wholesome proposal tactic

Melbourne Cup 2025: Your guide to the full field, how your runner can win - and why they might struggle

Melbourne Cup 2025: Your guide to the full field, how your runner can win - and why they might struggle

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence as Ferrari contract rumours reach breaking point

Lewis Hamilton breaks silence as Ferrari contract rumours reach breaking point

F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux

F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux

CALUM McCLURKIN: Rapid decline in foal numbers and betting turnover MUST be the final wake-up call for this sport to cut the fixture list no matter the cost

CALUM McCLURKIN: Rapid decline in foal numbers and betting turnover MUST be the final wake-up call for this sport to cut the fixture list no matter the cost

Virgil van Dijk left trailing as Max Verstappen overtakes Liverpool star's net worth

Virgil van Dijk left trailing as Max Verstappen overtakes Liverpool star's net worth

Favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw as final field set for Melbourne Cup 2025

Favourite handed 'perfect' barrier draw as final field set for Melbourne Cup 2025

Frankie Dettori's flying dismounts and one-liners made him racing's greatest showman - there won't be another like him, writes DOMINIC KING

Frankie Dettori's flying dismounts and one-liners made him racing's greatest showman - there won't be another like him, writes DOMINIC KING

Ferrari have valid Lewis Hamilton backup plan after '2026 contract decision made'

Ferrari have valid Lewis Hamilton backup plan after '2026 contract decision made'

Why a Formula One prodigy killed his own father: Spanish driver dubbed the next Fernando Alonso blames stabbing on a 'psychotic episode' - but his parents' messy divorce could be the real reason behind the tragedy

Why a Formula One prodigy killed his own father: Spanish driver dubbed the next Fernando Alonso blames stabbing on a 'psychotic episode' - but his parents' messy divorce could be the real reason behind the tragedy

2025 Breeders’ Cup betting tips: Predictions and racing odds for Saturday

2025 Breeders’ Cup betting tips: Predictions and racing odds for Saturday

Lewis Hamilton faces uncertain future as Ferrari make contract decision

Lewis Hamilton faces uncertain future as Ferrari make contract decision

Saturday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Ascot & Wetherby

Saturday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Ascot & Wetherby

Mick Schumacher gets blunt warning as new opportunity arises for F1 legend's son

Mick Schumacher gets blunt warning as new opportunity arises for F1 legend's son

Lewis Hamilton teases new TV show as F1 star lifts lid on exciting new projects

Lewis Hamilton teases new TV show as F1 star lifts lid on exciting new projects

Toto Wolff in furious 'lunatic' blast as he proves who his biggest F1 enemy is

Toto Wolff in furious 'lunatic' blast as he proves who his biggest F1 enemy is

Max Verstappen race ban update as three drivers affected ahead of Brazilian GP

Max Verstappen race ban update as three drivers affected ahead of Brazilian GP

Anthony Joshua and Rory McIlroy in line for big payday as 'F1 team sale talks start'

Anthony Joshua and Rory McIlroy in line for big payday as 'F1 team sale talks start'

Lewis Hamilton finds out Ferrari's view on making new contract offer after £50m agreement

Lewis Hamilton finds out Ferrari's view on making new contract offer after £50m agreement

Revealed: The Premier League link to $10million Golden Eagle race at Royal Randwick this Saturday

Revealed: The Premier League link to $10million Golden Eagle race at Royal Randwick this Saturday

The dating science behind backing a winner at 'the Golden Mingle' - and why love is in the air at one of Australia's top races

The dating science behind backing a winner at 'the Golden Mingle' - and why love is in the air at one of Australia's top races

Liam Lawson sensationally blamed for near-miss at Mexican Grand Prix after marshals ran onto the track in front of him

Liam Lawson sensationally blamed for near-miss at Mexican Grand Prix after marshals ran onto the track in front of him

Tommie Jakes death: Rising star jockey dies aged 19

Tommie Jakes death: Rising star jockey dies aged 19

Lewis Hamilton's difficult first year at Ferrari summed up as rival exposes 'chaos'

Lewis Hamilton's difficult first year at Ferrari summed up as rival exposes 'chaos'

Jockey Tommie Jakes, 19, dies at home hours after his final ride: Tributes pour in from the horseracing world

Jockey Tommie Jakes, 19, dies at home hours after his final ride: Tributes pour in from the horseracing world

Frankie Dettori confirms final plan to retire from racing after Breeders’ Cup

Frankie Dettori confirms final plan to retire from racing after Breeders’ Cup

Bernie Ecclestone’s wife makes rare comment about marrying F1 supremo who is 46 years older

Bernie Ecclestone’s wife makes rare comment about marrying F1 supremo who is 46 years older

Breeders’ Cup tips: Best bets, predictions & race previews for Friday

Breeders’ Cup tips: Best bets, predictions & race previews for Friday

Jenson Button: Farewell to the only F1 driver ever to truly beat Lewis Hamilton

Jenson Button: Farewell to the only F1 driver ever to truly beat Lewis Hamilton

Jenson Button confirms retirement and announces final race of his career

Jenson Button confirms retirement and announces final race of his career

F1's incoming driver announcement is a major oversight as star left on the sidelines

F1's incoming driver announcement is a major oversight as star left on the sidelines

Felipe Massa begins £64MILLION court case amid claims a 'conspiracy' saw him robbed of 2008 Formula One world championship - which Lewis Hamilton won by ONE point

Felipe Massa begins £64MILLION court case amid claims a 'conspiracy' saw him robbed of 2008 Formula One world championship - which Lewis Hamilton won by ONE point

Felipe Massa told £64m High Court fight over Lewis Hamilton's 2008 F1 title 'will fail'

Felipe Massa told £64m High Court fight over Lewis Hamilton's 2008 F1 title 'will fail'

Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life' after banking £500m from car collection

Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life' after banking £500m from car collection

Michael Schumacher to be joined in special life-saving effort by current F1 star

Michael Schumacher to be joined in special life-saving effort by current F1 star

Toto Wolff's reason for missing Mexico GP emerges as F1 boss gives support to wife

Toto Wolff's reason for missing Mexico GP emerges as F1 boss gives support to wife

Former F1 team boss Claire Williams eyeing political career and House of Commons bid

Former F1 team boss Claire Williams eyeing political career and House of Commons bid

Max Verstappen soars up rich list with huge new net worth as Liverpool star missing

Max Verstappen soars up rich list with huge new net worth as Liverpool star missing

Bernie Ecclestone's wife makes feelings clear as F1 supremo cashes in on yachts

Bernie Ecclestone's wife makes feelings clear as F1 supremo cashes in on yachts

George Russell has secret contract clause which could block Max Verstappen from Mercedes

George Russell has secret contract clause which could block Max Verstappen from Mercedes

Fernando Alonso plans to 'take advantage' as FIA called out over Mexico GP controversy

Fernando Alonso plans to 'take advantage' as FIA called out over Mexico GP controversy

Top Tech: Sky Sports fans race to bag £120 discount and £1 add-on in flash sale

Top Tech: Sky Sports fans race to bag £120 discount and £1 add-on in flash sale

Bernie Ecclestone, 95, on being dad to a 70-year-old AND a five-year-old: F1 billionaire supremo and his wife, 49, open up on parenting, selling his cars and yacht - and having one friend left

Bernie Ecclestone, 95, on being dad to a 70-year-old AND a five-year-old: F1 billionaire supremo and his wife, 49, open up on parenting, selling his cars and yacht - and having one friend left

Get expert tips and insider news from the Independent Racing newsletter with Jonathan Doidge

Get expert tips and insider news from the Independent Racing newsletter with Jonathan Doidge

How Oliver Bearman stole the show in Mexico, his X-rated assessment of his duel with Max Verstappen, how his girlfriend reacted behind the scenes and what's next for F1's shooting star

How Oliver Bearman stole the show in Mexico, his X-rated assessment of his duel with Max Verstappen, how his girlfriend reacted behind the scenes and what's next for F1's shooting star

New footage shows just how close F1 marshals came to disaster in Mexico GP incident

New footage shows just how close F1 marshals came to disaster in Mexico GP incident

Huge brawl breaks out at Mexico Grand Prix as fans hurl punches and beer in ugly fight ahead of qualifying

Huge brawl breaks out at Mexico Grand Prix as fans hurl punches and beer in ugly fight ahead of qualifying