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Mighty Verstappen Wins Amidst Racing Point Copying Row
The Formula 1 circus remained at Silverstone for a second race following the dramatic closing stages of last weekend’s British Grand Prix and, after an increasingly bitter inter-team war had broken out off track, it was Red Bull’s mighty Max Verstappen who ended Mercedes’ domination of victories so far this…
Max Verstappen showed true class as he led the Mercedes duo home
Racing Point Loses 15 Points And Fined 400,000 Euros
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Racing Point has been punished in relation to the design of the brake ducts on this year’s RP20 car
The Racing Point Formula 1 team has lost 15 points in the Constructors Championship and been fined 400,000 Euros after the rival Renault team’s multiple protests about the legality of their brake ducts were upheld by an FIA stewards’ hearing at Silverstone. On Friday morning the latter announced that the…
1:48 PM 7th August 2020
Riding The Eastern Dales
Robert Thorpe
Cycling Correspondent
Last week we took a trip to Hawes and rode the wild and rugged beauty of the western Dales. It only seems sensible then to give you an opportunity for a getaway weekend in this historic market town, by providing you with ample suggestions for further exploratory rides - this…
5:23 AM 3rd August 2020
Hamilton Limps To A Dramatic Silverstone Victory
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Lewis Hamilton relaxing at Silverstone before his dramatic victory
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas looked to be cruising gently towards an easy 1-2 finish for Mercedes in the British Grand Prix until a late front left tyre delamination dropped Bottas to 11th and a similar problem for Hamilton left him limping to the line as the chasing Max Verstappen…
5:13 AM 2nd August 2020
Three West Yorkshire Women Included In Cycling UK’s 100 Women In Cycling
Two female cyclists from West Yorkshire are riding alongside sporting star Lizzie Deignan into Cycling UK’s 100 Women in Cycling. Susan Sanders and Kirsty Midgley are in great company with Otley’s own world champion Lizzie. Susan began cycling with her husband on mountain biking trails. After discovering a love of road…
6:31 PM 30th July 2020
The Final Leg!
Day 9 Longridge & Preston - and still dodging the rain! I hadn’t slept much overnight: the wind and rain battered the bedroom window and I was wide awake having my second cup of tea when my 4.30am alarm went off. Thankfully, the forecast promised that the overnight rain would…
11:34 AM 30th July 2020
Companionship And Chocolate: Keeping The Challenge On Course
Day 7: The best of plans sometimes have to be changed My cycling buddy Danny was joining me again today for a train journey to Llandudno to be followed by a lovely 100-mile ride back up the North Wales coast into Chester then home… Unfortunately I had failed to check…
8:00 AM 29th July 2020
Leeds United: To The Depths Of League One And Back Again
In the build up to the end of the football season, and thus in my preparations for writing this article, I watched video upon video containing the numbers behind Leeds United’s fall from English Champions and Champions League semi-finalists, to the depths of League One. There will also have been…
4:30 PM 28th July 2020
Match Report: Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood
Harrogate Town progressed to the National League Promotion final after a hard fought 1-0 win over Boreham Wood. The result means Town have reached Wembley for the first time in the club's history, where they will now face Notts County for a place in the EFL. After the win manager Simon Weaver…
10:07 AM 27th July 2020
The Flying Doctor
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Steven Griffin getting ready to go racing
What does a Formula 1 Correspondent get up to during a free weekend between all the regular Grands Prix now the season has eventually got up and running in earnest? Of course, he takes his wife over to the beautiful Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire for a catch-up with a…
6:45 AM 27th July 2020
Three More Races Added To The 2020 F1 Calendar
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Formula 1 is set to return to Germany’s Eifel region in October
It has been announced that three further races this autumn In Germany, Portugal and Italy have been added to this season’s much amended calendar. The Grand Prix of the Eifel will take place at the Nürburgring on 11 October, although it cannot be called the German Grand Prix as the rights…
9:37 AM 25th July 2020
Crossing The Border: Half-way There!
Steve Tonge
Cycling Correspondent
Clifton Windmill
We continue with Steve Tonge as he completes his ten-day, thousand mile cycling challenge Day 5: Cleveleys and Blackpool I was up nice and early for another ride north at 6am, this time using the A6 through Chorley then Walton-le-Dale before a short detour by Deepdale and once again using the…
11:54 AM 22nd July 2020
Cycling The North: Western Dales
Robert Thorpe
Cycling Correspondent
For this week’s cycling route, I’ve chosen the western Dales. Easily accessible from all parts of Lancashire, and from the north western reaches of Yorkshire, this 41-mile route starts in iconic Wensleydale. Base yourself in the market town of Hawes and you can stay the night in one of the…
10:25 AM 21st July 2020
A Dash To The Coast
Day 3: Monday June 15 - Morecambe & Lancaster After the tough day yesterday, I gave myself a lie in! Today’s ride direction was chosen because of the weather forecast of heavy rain forecast… I set of just before 8am and headed north: destination – Morecambe. I chose to avoid the…
10:06 AM 21st July 2020
Another Dominant Win For Hamilton In Hungary
Lewis Hamilton comfortably claimed an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory as the ever more dominant Mercedes team proved again that the rest of the grid is still unable to pose any realistic challenge to their ongoing superiority. After one thrilling race in Austria and a second one there which proved to…
5:18 AM 19th July 2020
Leeds United Are Promoted Back To Premier League
Statements from Leader of Leeds City Council Cllr Judith Blake and Lord Mayor Cllr Eileen Taylor regarding promotion of Leeds United to Premier League. Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “I would like to pass on my huge congratulations to Marcelo and the team in returning Leeds…
7:48 PM 18th July 2020
“Here And Now” The Most Important Thing For Terriers Boss
Huddersfield Town boss Danny Cowley believes that they have what it takes to put up a fight against even the best sides in the Championship, as he prepares to take on second placed West Bromwich Albion on Friday night. Speaking to the press, Cowley was quick to emphasise how his team…
5:00 AM 16th July 2020
Buying A Bike
Robert Thorpe
Cycling Correspondent
When you’re a kid, the only concern about the bike that you want is the colour and how good and cool it looks! However, as you get older and hopefully wiser, being aware of a few key points will make your cycling more comfortable and help you to avoid unnecessary…
12:07 PM 15th July 2020
The Cycle Diaries: The Challenge Begins
Steve Tonge
Cycling Correspondent
Steve's Lockdown Challenge Shield
The Cycle Diaries – cyclist Steve Tonge’s challenge to complete over 1000 miles in ten days across the county of Lancashire. Lancashire is a great county for cycling, as we are often told. Many of us have embraced new forms of exercise over the past few months in response to lockdown,…
2:02 AM 15th July 2020
Car Chase Heroes
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Ferrari’s 458 Italia certainly stirs the soul and the heart rate
What does a Formula 1 correspondent do on a spare day between Grand Prix reporting commitments? Well, he of course heads to a race circuit (Tockwith, near Wetherby), but for something noticeably different to following the exploits of Lewis Hamilton and co. Driving experience days are proving extremely popular as going…
8:21 PM 14th July 2020
Hamilton Cruises To Victory As Ferrari Implodes
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Lewis Hamilton was dominant in both qualifying and the Grand Prix
History was made at Austria’s Red Bull Ring this weekend as for the first time ever Formula 1 held consecutive races at the same circuit and it was Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton who emerged on top after cruising to an unchallenged victory. In total contrast, the race was a disaster for…
4:33 AM 12th July 2020
RIP Jack Charlton OBE 1935-2020
Jack Charlton, who was a Leeds United, England and Republic of Ireland footballing legend as a player and manager, has sadly passed away aged 85 after a long-term illness. My own life has long been dominated by Formula 1 motor racing, but during my teenage years my sporting passion was…
1:37 AM 12th July 2020
Cycling The North: Settle To Wharfedale
Malham is one the great images of the Yorkshire Dales. Even Harry Potter has been here, albeit not cycling :) The roads in this corner of Yorkshire are steep and unrelenting from all directions, as are the trails and bridleways. Yes, whether on road bike or mountain bike, the riding…
8:39 AM 10th July 2020
Alonso Set To Make Dramatic F1 Return In 2021
Renault is set to announce that Fernando Alonso will make a dramatic return to Formula 1 next year, rejoining the French team for a third stint after winning two world titles with them back in 2005 and 2006. The Spaniard, who will be 39 later this month, left McLaren and Formula…
9:54 PM 7th July 2020
Bottas On Top In Austrian Thriller
Formula 1 made its long awaited return in Austria this weekend and, after being fastest in pre-season testing back in February, the Mercedes team continued its domination of the sport since 2014 as Valtteri Bottas won an absolute thriller of a race. Austria’s Red Bull Ring circuit is beautifully located just…
9:28 AM 5th July 2020
Inspirational Zanardi Severely Injured In Italian Cycle Race
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Zanardi is such a likeable and inspirational character
Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a motor racing accident in 2001 but inspired millions around the world by fighting back to race cars again and become a multiple Paralympic handcycling champion, has been severely injured in Italy during a cycle race. After extensive brain and facial surgery he…
1:34 AM 20th June 2020
Smashing News For Bradford As Health And Wellbeing Project Is Backed By Sport England
Nas Hussain, MHA’s Community Partnerships and Investment Manager
A Bradford community initiative aimed at encouraging local women and girls of South Asian origin to become more active has been awarded almost £10,000 of Sport England funding following a successful grant application from Manningham Housing Association (MHA). ‘BAME Ladies Smashing Boundaries’ is a health and wellbeing project devised by MHA…
3:18 PM 15th June 2020
Champion Russell Dominates Again In Canadian Finale
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Austria’s Red Bull Ring, demanding and so beautifully located too
Canada was the venue for this evening’s final Formula 1 Virtual Grand Prix before the sport returns for real in Austria on 5 July and it was George Russell who dominated, taking a fourth victory in a row. The Williams driver was already the unofficial champion before the start of the…
5:11 AM 15th June 2020
Racy Russell Makes It A Hat Trick
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Russell made it three wins in a row with another exemplary drive
The seventh of eight Formula 1 Virtual Grands Prix before the real thing returns has taken place around the demanding streets of Baku City in Azerbaijan this evening and the 22 year old British driver George Russell deservedly made it a hat-trick of consecutive victories, reinforcing to Mercedes team principal…
8:17 AM 8th June 2020
Formula 1 Confirms This Season’s Opening Eight Races
As expected, Formula 1 has today confirmed that, following the postponement of the 2020 season due to the global pandemic, the opening eight races of the heavily revised calendar will all take place in Europe during a ten week period starting on 5 July in Austria. Due to the ongoing fluidity…
4:11 PM 2nd June 2020
Government Gives Green Light To Resumption Of Competitive Sport Behind Closed Doors
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport publishes 'stage three' of its elite and professional sport guidance. Guidance permits return to domestic competition from 1 June 2020 First major sporting event expected to be 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse on 6 June …
9:11 PM 30th May 2020
Flawless Russell Makes It Two Wins In A Row
It should have been the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, but its cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic left us with an online virtual race instead, with Williams’ George Russell putting in a stellar performance to take the victory spoils again. Six current F1 drivers have been competing regularly…
6:54 AM 25th May 2020
Alwoodley FC Respond To PPE Shortage
Alwoodley FC, a North Leeds based football club established in 1999 and who compete in the Supreme Division of the Yorkshire Amateur Association Football League have recently responded to the coronavirus pandemic. They have been working to create visors, an essential piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for those working…
3:28 PM 15th May 2020
Sainz To Ferrari, Ricciardo To Mclaren And Vettel’s Future
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
The Formula 1 driver market very much sprung into life on Tuesday morning when it was announced that Sebastian Vettel would be leaving Ferrari at the end of the season yet to start. As a result Italy’s iconic Scuderia has acted swiftly to sign his replacement - the 25 year…
10:53 AM 14th May 2020
Windsurfer Jennie Roberts Changes Course!
Following a successful two years racing the Youth RSX windsurf (17 – 19 years), Huddersfield racer Jennie Roberts is now moving into the new high speed, adrenaline packed sport of windsurf foiling. Jennie’s previous windsurfing achievements were recognised when Pete Lombard, leader of the Talented Athlete Programme at Huddersfield New…
1:23 PM 12th May 2020
Vettel To Leave Ferrari At Season End
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Sebastian Vettel is happy to move on after six years at Ferrari
The Ferrari Formula 1 team and its driver Sebastian Vettel have today officially confirmed that the German quadruple world champion and the iconic Scuderia squad will be parting company at the end of the current season. The announcement came as no surprise, with Vettel in his sixth year at the Maranello…
4:20 AM 12th May 2020
Russell Holds Off Leclerc To Reign In Spain
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
George Russell was delighted to give his beleaguered Williams team a victory
With the global coronavirus pandemic still delaying the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya had to become virtual and it was 22 year old British driver George Russell who emerged on top after another gripping encounter. With the likes of…
8:30 PM 10th May 2020
Albon On Top After An Epic Battle With Leclerc
This weekend should have witnessed the return of Formula 1 to Holland for the first time since 1985, but due to the coronavirus pandemic fans had to settle instead for an online virtual Dutch Grand Prix which Red Bull’s Alex Albon won after a thrilling racelong battle with Ferrari’s Charles…
8:53 AM 3rd May 2020
Memories Of F1’s Darkest Weekend
For me the first day of May will always trigger memories of the iconic Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, who was killed on that very day at the Imola circuit in northern Italy back in 1994 whilst competing in the San Marino Grand Prix. 26 years ago today we lost the…
10:54 AM 1st May 2020
Any British Grand Prix Will Be Without Fans And The French Race Is Cancelled
Today has been one of official Formula 1 announcements about this year’s British Grand Prix, the French Grand Prix and Liberty Media’s plans for the overall shape of the delayed 2020 calendar. Firstly, Silverstone, the home of the British Grand Prix, made the expected announcement that sadly any race there this…
4:58 PM 27th April 2020
F1 Targets 5 July Return In Austria As Budget Cut Talks Progress
The opening Grand Prix of the 2020 Formula 1 season could take place at the scenic Red Bull Ring in Austria on 5 July behind closed doors and under strict anti-coronavirus health measures after the event received provisional support from the Austrian government and medical authorities. With the first nine races…
1:47 PM 26th April 2020
Leclerc Makes It Two Out Of Two In Virtual China
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is just as fast online as in the real world
It should have been the real Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, but the ongoing impact of the global coronavirus pandemic meant that we had to make do with the virtual online version instead and, as in the previous virtual race a fortnight ago, it was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc…
9:39 PM 19th April 2020
Personal Memories Of A Footballing Legend
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Long after hanging up his boots he remained actively involved with the sport he loved (photo: Leeds United)
The Leeds United and England footballing legend Norman Hunter sadly passed away on 17 April aged 76 after having been hospitalised with the COVID-19 virus and becoming yet another victim of the global coronavirus pandemic. I don’t wish this short feature to be a review of his illustrious career, but…
2:28 AM 18th April 2020
Comment From The Leader Of Council As Leeds United Legend Passes Away
Norman Hunter
Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: "I am absolutely heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Norman has passed away. He was a legend on the pitch and an absolute gentleman off it. "It was a true honour to see him awarded the Freedom of the City with…
12:45 PM 17th April 2020
RIP Sir Stirling Moss 1929-2020
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Stirling and yours truly when I visited his London home in 2007 for an interview
Sir Stirling Moss, who died in the early hours of 12 April 2020 following a period of ill health, was a friend, a colleague and far more importantly without doubt the greatest Formula 1 driver never to become a world champion despite being the runner-up on four occasions. During the early…
2:21 PM 12th April 2020
The Start Of The F1 Season Is Further Delayed
With the sporting world rife with ongoing postponements and cancellations of events due to the global coronavirus pandemic it came as no surprise that mid-June’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix has now been postponed too. This means that the first nine rounds of the season will not take place as scheduled…
5:46 AM 8th April 2020
F1 Holds Its Second E-Sports Virtual Grand Prix
With the opening eight races of the 2020 season either postponed or cancelled, Formula 1 has sought to fill the void by introducing a series of online Esports Virtual Grands Prix. The second event of the year was held on Sunday evening and was set to include six current F1 drivers…
6:52 AM 6th April 2020
An Update About This Year’s British Grand Prix Plus Other F1 Snippets
Silverstone, the home of the highly popular Formula 1 British Grand Prix, has set a deadline of the end of April for a decision to be made about whether this year’s event in July can take place. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has already caused the postponement or cancellation of the first…
7:51 AM 2nd April 2020
Azerbaijan Joins The List Of Cancelled And Postponed F1 Grands Prix
With the opening seven Formula 1 Grands Prix of this year already cancelled or postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus situation, Azerbaijan’s race on 7 June has now also been called off. With no indication as yet of any improvement in the spread of the virus across Europe, the Azerbaijan promoters…
3:48 PM 23rd March 2020
Prince Albert Tests Positive For COVID-19 As Monaco Cancels Its Postponed Grand Prix
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
The traditional guards continue to protect Monaco’s Royal Palace where Prince Albert is working from home
Prince Albert II, the Monégasque Head of State, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and as a result is self-isolating, but continuing to work from his office in his private apartments whilst remaining in contact with his cabinet and government. The 62 year old is being monitored by his personal…
3:19 PM 20th March 2020
May’s Dutch, Spanish And Monaco Grands Prix Postponed Due To Coronavirus
Graham Read
Formula 1 Correspondent
Zandvoort will no longer be a sea of orange clad Verstappen fans in early May
With the opening four races of this year’s Formula 1 season already postponed, it has now been announced as very much expected that May’s Dutch, Spanish and Monaco Grands Prix have also been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and that the sport will only resume when it is safe…
6:19 PM 19th March 2020
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