Hunt Vows to Keep ‘Watchful Eye’ on Pricing by UK Companies
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt vowed to scrutinize how businesses pass lower costs through to UK consumers
2023-06-29 01:15
Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners Sells 50% Stake in Song Catalog to Multimedia Music
Multimedia Music, a company that specializes in acquiring the rights to music featured in film and TV productions,
2023-06-28 23:17
Planning an EV Road Trip? Good Luck Finding a Hotel With a Charger
The journey is no longer the major pain point for electric car drivers embarking on the great American
2023-06-28 20:46
‘Happy’ Lewis Hamilton still hungry for record eighth world title – Damon Hill
Damon Hill has praised Lewis Hamilton for the “admirable” way he “kept his chin up” after the controversy of Abu Dhabi – and believes the Mercedes man is “absolutely motivated” to win a record eighth world title. Eighteen months have passed since Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen at the contentious season finale, with his Dutch rival going on to take last year’s title too. And Verstappen, 69 points clear in this season’s championship, is primed to complete his hat-trick. Hamilton, 38, has not won a race since the penultimate round of the 2021 campaign – the longest losing streak of his career – but he heads to this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix following two consecutive podium finishes in his revamped Mercedes machine. “It is admirable the way Lewis kept his chin up after what happened in Abu Dhabi,” Hill, the 1996 world champion, told the PA news agency. “He got back on with the task in hand and he is driving better again this year than he has done before. He is starting to gel with that car now and he has solved some of the problems he faced. “So I would be amazed if he doesn’t want to go out on a high by winning that eighth title, and he is absolutely motivated by that. He has got that longevity and he looks after himself. “He needs a competitive car, half-a-chance, and someone like Lewis will rise up to that challenge and find more in himself. At the moment we are seeing a happier Hamilton, and a happy Hamilton is a fast Hamilton.” The British driver’s future on the grid, however, remains a hot topic of speculation. Hamilton has entered the final six months of his current £40million-a-season contract with Mercedes. But despite a string of recent discussions with team principal Toto Wolff, a conclusion to the saga is not understood to be imminent. “The talk is that Lewis is finalising a much longer-term deal that goes beyond his racing career,” added Hill, 62. “The car company itself is involved, so there is a bit more bureaucracy in this deal.” Hamilton is already 93 points behind Verstappen in the standings after the Red Bull driver raced to his sixth victory from eight rounds to equal Ayrton Senna’s career tally of 41 wins last time out in Canada. Following Verstappen’s triumph, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said his star driver must now be considered among Formula One’s all-time greats. “Comparing different eras is quite difficult,” said Hill, who was speaking at his Halow Project charity event in Sandown following a world-first kart run on Zero synthetic fuel. “They do many more races than they used to in the sport. But, nevertheless, in every era there are one or two drivers who are the cream of the crop, and you have to say Max is one of them, along with Lewis and Fernando (Alonso). “I certainly see him having his own era called ‘the Max Verstappen era’ where he wins practically everything. “If you appreciate great drivers and the job they do then it is great to watch. But I understand people want to see a race and not a demonstration and we have to be patient and hope the others catch him up pretty quickly.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Horner details what makes ‘mega talent’ Verstappen so special Max Verstappen aims to ‘keep winning’ after matching Ayrton Senna’s 41 victories Max Verstappen claims pole position during rain-hit qualifying for Canadian GP
2023-06-28 17:48
Japan: Okinawa port turns blood red after beer factory leak
Okinawa's Orion Breweries has apologised but said the scarlet waters posed no health risks.
2023-06-28 16:49
Why Won’t Companies Use This Quick Fix to Reduce Cow Methane Emissions?
Peter Hynes brimmed with impatience last winter as he mixed an off-white powder the consistency of flour into
2023-06-28 14:52
Louis Vuitton Owner Emerges as ESG Magnet With $17 Billion Stake
The world’s biggest producer of luxury goods has emerged as a favorite among fund managers marketing themselves as
2023-06-28 12:24
Plan to slice New York pizza oven emissions by 75% causes backlash
The mayor weighed in over pushback on plans to reduce emissions from wood and coal-fired pizza ovens.
2023-06-28 06:48
Weak Yen Now the Key to Stronger Currency and BOJ Pivot Later
Japanese policymakers and business leaders appear far more sanguine about the recent slide in the yen than they
2023-06-28 06:26
Brazilian President Lula’s Latest Gaffe Is Criticizing Food He Got in Italy, France
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva complained about the food he was served by his counterparts in
2023-06-28 04:17
Pompeii archaeologists discover 'pizza' painting
Experts say the flatbread depicted in the 2,000 year-old fresco may be a precursor to the Italian dish.
2023-06-27 23:52
Lucid Scores a Sorely Needed Win With Aston Martin EV Order
For two companies struggling to stem losses and sort out operational issues, Aston Martin Lagonda Holdings Plc and
2023-06-27 23:22