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The spectacular return of Ford to Formula 1

From the 2026 season, the Red Bull team will be able to count on the return of the Ford manufacturer in Formula 1!

Note that the brand has withdrawn from F1 in 2004 (as champion) as engine manufacturer.

The American brand will become associated with Red Bull, the 2022 champion team, and its little sister AlphaTauri, in order to develop a new generation hybrid engine.

The partnership will last until at least 2030.

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When Ford returns, the single-seaters will be able to count on an increase in electric power and, on top of that, 100% sustainable fuel will be used.

Ford will certainly make its mark in several areas, including battery cells, electric motor technology and power unit analysis software.

Ford is the third most successful engine manufacturer, with 10 manufacturers’ championships and 13 drivers’ titles.

It is a global brand with an “incredible heritage” in racing and also in the huge world of automobiles!

Remember that also in 2026, Audi will land in F1 to make its debut.

A long-awaited debut for the German manufacturer.

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XFL: Dwayne Johnson presents an interesting docu-series

The documentary is called “Player 54: Chasing the XFL Dream,” an original series that will chronicle the creation of the XFL, while following the unique stories of players and coaches during the inaugural season.

The series will begin on February16 (5:00 p.m.) on ESPN2 on Thursdays and ABC on Saturdays and conclude nine episodes later.

Peter Berg directed this documentary series that follows the creation of the league that was propelled by owners Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, which highlights their players and coaches.

The series will also take fans behind the scenes of the eight XFL teams, highlighting the human stories that exist throughout the XFL both on and off the field.

Like Formula 1′ s “Drive to Survive” series, it’s a creative way to bring a wider audience into the rhythm of this circuit, which deserves to be known.

“The opportunity to use our partnership with Disney and ESPN to showcase these dynamic stories and demonstrate the potential of the XFL is a critical aspect of our mission!” said Dany Garcia, president and owner.

So here is the trailer for this upcoming documentary delivered in nine parts!

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Are you ready for Drive to Survive 5?

The fifth season of the excellent documentary series Drive to Survive will start on February 24 and it promises to be quite electrifying!

This series gives access to the backstage of Formula 1 to follow the drivers and the teams in their fight for the F1 World Championship.

The ten 45-minute episodes will also feature interviews with the biggest names in the sport as well as several never-before-seen sequences.

The World Champion of the last two seasons, Max Verstappen, will make a comeback in the series, after refusing to give an interview in season 4, after having put his conditions.

Let’s just say that the little spat between Red Bull, Christian Horner and Verstappen versus Mercedes, Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton had something to do with it.

Enough chit-chat, here is the fiery trailer of this season 5!

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Ryan Reynolds officially in the running to buy the Senators

Ryan Reynolds has joined the Remington Group (Remington Group) to participate in the race to buy the Ottawa Senators, according to a report filed by Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

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Of course, the deep pocket in this case remains Christopher Bratty, the president of the Remington Group, who has been running a business specializing in real estate for 65 years.

Although the Canadian actor’s shares are small, he would play a big role in the organization, becoming the official poster boy, as well as being part of the team’s important decisions.

The Ottawa Senators need Reynolds to further enhance their brand, which is struggling in Ontario. The team needs to be on the map in Ontario, so Reynolds’ talent is a must.

The group’s primary goal would be for Ottawa to become world-renowned, and for the Sens to play directly in an amphitheatre in Ottawa (not Kanata).

Not to mention that the Remington Group dreams of bringing the Stanley Cup to Ottawa!

However, it is not yet won for this group since no less than 15 groups are in the running to acquire the Ottawa Senators.

But… Gary Bettman would like Reynolds to be one of the owners.

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Ukrainian pee-wee players dazzled to land in Quebec!

The pee-wee team from Ukraine has arrived in Quebec and one of the youngsters in the group, like all his comrades, can’t believe what is happening to him. This young man, Maksym Shtepa, who has just realized his dream of coming to Canada, had eyes that shone, just like his teammates, as reported by the Journal de Québec.

Of course, many Quebec media gathered at the Montreal airport to welcome this pee-wee team from Ukraine, and some of them were very moved to see them get off the plane.

TEAM UKRAINE SELECT – BIENVENUE À QUÉBEC!💙💛L’équipe est enfin arrivée et a profité d’un super accueil ce soir au Centre Vidéotron! Que l’aventure commence.🎉

Posted by Pee-Wee Quebec on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

It is important to remember that only a few weeks ago, these young people were scattered all over Europe, two of them in the middle of the war, and four others refugees in other countries. So, for them, coming to Quebec for the pee-wee tournament put these situations in second place. In Quebec, these young people form Team Ukraine Select.

To bring this team from the Montreal airport to Quebec City, a convoy of three vans picked them up and brought them back to Quebec City.

During the trip, Yehor Kosenko, one of the team’s coaches, asked about field hockey in Canada, leading to a discussion about the Montreal Canadiens. On the way, when the Ukrainians saw the Place Bell of the Laval Rocket, their eyes sparkled once again.

Let’s note that this Ukrainian team will once again be very excited when they attend the game between the Quebec Remparts and the Moncton Wildcats on Saturday afternoon!

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Damar Hamlin offers a touching interview and reflects on his heart attack

Damar Hamlin spoke out about his cardiac arrest, saying he owes his life to his savior, Buffalo Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington, who resuscitated him on January 2 in Cincinnati.

The Bills safety made the remarks in an interview that will air Monday on ABC, and through it, he opens up fully about his near-death experience.

Hamlin, who is a believer, was quick to point out that all his life he felt God was using him to give hope to others.

Damar Hamlin received the Alan Page Community Award from the NFLPA, just over a month after his cardiac arrest.

When he received his award, he made a point of thanking an ICU doctor named Yusef, who also went through something similar.

Damar’s goal now is to support youth through education and sports with GoFundMe donations.

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According to PETA, Budweiser mutilates horses!

According to PETA, beer giant Budweiser is allegedly mutilating its Clydesdale horses to keep their tails short during the filming of Super Bowl commercials, reports the New York Post.

PETA ‘s goal is to stop Budweiser ‘s upcoming annual Super Bowl horse”parade.

Budweiser, true to form, has purchased a ton of commercials for this Sunday’s scheduled duel of the titans, the Eagles vs. the Chiefs, and one of the Budweiser shows is called A Clydesdale’s Journey.

But the ugly truth behind that scenario would be that “Budweiser” horses don’t get their tails trimmed, as Bud ‘s representatives indicate. Instead, they would have a practice called “docking” done, which involves cutting a horse’s tailbone.

In reality, the tail bone would be removed with a scalpel, to cut off the blood flow, causing the tail to die.

The safety of the Clydesdales is a top priority for PETA, so at the Super Bowl kickoff, the animal rights group plans to fly a banner over Arizona’s State Farm Stadium in protest.

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Bolts fan attacks Panthers mascot!

A Tampa Bay Lightning fan didn’t like the 7-1 blowout his team suffered last Monday against the Florida Panthers, so he took matters into his own hands by fighting with the Panthers mascot.

A video of the scene was shared and it quickly went viral. A Lightning fan (unidentified) can be seen attacking Viktor E. Ratt, the second mascot of the Florida organization.

A man wearing a blue jersey grabbed the mascot’s jersey and pulled it over his head, as the big dog had apparently just thrown the mascot’s jersey into the crowd.

Following this, the Lightning fanatic pushed the big plushie into a glass railing, in front of the astonished eyes of some people. The fan in question even attempted a partial chokehold on the mascot, while yelling “Go Bolts!”.

A Panthers’ trainer finally stepped in to stop it…

Was it staged?

Some people wondered, but a Panthers spokesperson said it was not staged!

The Florida Panthers organization has obviously opened an investigation into the incident.

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Drake places 7 psychotic bets on the Super Bowl

The rapper Drake, who loves to put a lot of his fortune into sports betting, has just made no less than seven psychotic bets on the Super Bowl.

Drake placed $700,000 on the Kansas City Chiefs as the winner of Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. If he wins all his bets, he will pocket a cool $4.5 million.

It was Thursday night that the Toronto rapper took to Instagram to show off his bets for this duel, calling them psychotic.

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Note that the Philadelphia Eagles are favorites to win this matchup.

That said, Drake said not to analyze the logic behind his picks since there was none.

In all, he placed over $1 million, including $700,000 on a Chiefs win, remember.

Drake also bet $50,000 on Patrick Mahomes and Juju Smith-Schuster scoring the Chiefs’ first touchdown, while betting the same amount on the Chiefs winning both halves.

Add to all these small bets, a small $30,000 on the Chiefs winning each quarter, a $25,000 on Travis Kelce being named the MVP and $60,000 on the MVP winner being a tight end.

It’s worth noting that Drake pocketed no less than $2 million in a $1 million bet on the Chiefs’ win over the Bengals… but he also lost $1 million at the World Cup and $2 million on UFC last November.

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Lewis Hamilton prepares for the F1 season… while surfing!

To prepare for the 2023 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton is surfing to make sure he is mentally ready to try and win his 8th career title. This 8th title would make him the most successful driver in history, ahead of the Red Baron, Michael Schumacher.

For a long time, Sir Lewis has not hidden his love for surfing, which is his favorite sport outside of racing, of course.

Emotionally and physically, this sport, this break, frees his mind and invigorates him.

As Lewis himself said, it’s the calm before the storm!

Here are a few photos he shared on his Instagram account, where we see him enjoying these last moments in the surf during his winter vacations.

The 38-year-old driver, who has a lot of pressure on his shoulders ahead of the upcoming season, headed to the beach with famed art director and great friend Daniel Forrest to further enjoy this seaside outing.

In a video Lewis shared, the song We Saw the Sun can be heard in the background, which is a perfect indication of his happy state of mind heading into the 2023 season.

Let’s also remember that Lewis Hamilton even went to Antarctica this year to train in a different climate.

Let’s face it, Sir Lewis is ready!