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A replica of Jacques Villeneuve’s Williams sold at auction

On October 26, 1997, Jacques Villeneuve won the Formula 1 Championship, right under the nose of his fierce opponent and enemy on the track, Michael Schumacher.

This great victory marked the imagination of many people because a first Canadian was then crowned F1 champion, moreover following an unhealthy manoeuvre by the one who was going to become seven times world champion.

25 years later, this historic triumph is still remembered, and in order to celebrate it properly, a replica of the Williams FW19 has been designed and put up for auction.

F1 Authentics presents this superb show car, which has original bodywork, including the nose, front wing, floor, hood and rear wing tip.

The car is also equipped with real wheels, brake discs, calipers, pedals and the original steering wheel. It has a lot of original parts that this car used during the Villeneuve championship in 1997.

On the other hand, this car that was placed at auction does not have a gearbox or engine, which nevertheless makes it an incredible collector’s item for exhibitions.

The highest bid when the auction closed was 111,500 euros (151,467 in Canadian dollars).

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U.S. Secretary of State chooses Montreal over Toronto

Anthony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, will be in Ottawa on Thursday and in Montreal on Friday for his first visit to Canada since taking charge of U.S. diplomacy.

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, will take the opportunity to present the most beautiful attractions of the city, reports La Presse.

However, presenting activities to a member of the U.S. government is complex because the plan must be verified and approved by the Secret Service before it can be put into action!

Blinken was supposed to leave earlier for the United States, but he kindly accepted Ms. Joly’s invitation. These few hours in Montreal prove that he has a “special” relationship with Joly.

This claim was made by an anonymous government source.

As this source said, Blinken could have chosen Toronto instead of Montreal, but he opted for the city of the Sainte-Flanelle, which may say a lot about the good relationship between him and Melanie Joly.

Ms. Joly was in Washington on September 30 for a one-on-one meeting with the Secretary of State, which will be a second meeting for the duo in a short time.

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Lewis Hamilton is already preparing his post-career

Lewis Hamilton who has seven championships under his belt, the highest total in F1 history, tied with Michael Schumacher, is preparing his post-career.

Now 37 years old, Sir Hamilton has launched his film and television production company called Dawn Apollo Films.

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The Mercedes driver has teamed up with the recruitment company Copper, which is headed by his manager Penni Thow, to launch his own company, which is already preparing two projects.

Both projects will be on Apple TV+.

Lewis Hamilton said the company’s main ambition will be to promote “meaningful conversations and impactful stories.”

“The goal is to create impactful stories and ultimately inspire people through film and storytelling. A big part of the new company will be social impact, community and causes. That’s very important to me,” he said in an interview with Deadline.

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A Montrealer makes it in the NBA!

Oct 19, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) reacts to a made basket and foul in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Bennedict Mathurin played his first official game in the NBA on Wednesday night, as the Indiana Pacers season started at home against the Washington Wizards. It is important to note that during the presentation of the players, he was warmly welcomed, proving that the fanatics of the club see “great” in him.

Even if the Pacers lost 114-107, the performance of the 20-year-old guard dazzled many. From his first shots on the floor, he won with two baskets from downtown to close the first quarter.

In the end, he delivered a colossal performance as a sixth man scoring 19 points, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing out two assists in 27:50 of playing time.

His family, including his 29-year-old older sister Jennifer, was thrilled with Bennedict’s first official performance. In fact, last summer, just before the draft, his sister decided to follow him wherever he went.

Katherine Harvey-Pinard, from La Presse, had the chance to speak with her and her brother live at the Starbucks near their apartment, and Jennifer opened up about her decision to mentor her younger brother.

She stressed that this step is a big step for her brother, and she really wants to make that sacrifice to make sure it goes well. To make this happen, Jennifer quit her job as a coach with the Bishop’s University Gaiters.

Mathurin is only 20 years old, so Jennifer helps him coordinate appointments, handles the business side of basketball, and also helps him with the housework.

It’s simple, she plays the role of an agent, in addition to that of a big sister!

A very nice story.

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Cardi B celebrated her 30th birthday in a big way with a nice bunch of guests (but not Jamie Foxx)

For her 30th birthday, Cardi B looked ravishing in a burlesque-style swimsuit as she made an imperial entrance at the Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood.

The 30-year-old rapper showed up arm-in-arm, proving her support for her husband Offset, who recently had a rough and stressful time with his former pals Quavo and Takeoff. The duo reportedly pointed out Offset in a song, claiming that he had an affair with Quavo’s ex-wife…

During this evening on the theme of the cabaret, we found a nice line-up of guests, as Hennessy Carolina (Cardi’s sister), O.T. Genasis, Chance the Rapper, Tyga, Alexander Edwards, GloRilla, Wale, Tiffany Haddish, DDG, Jamie Foxx, Karrueche Tran, Destiny Odom, Shenseea, and Chloe and Halle Bailey.

On the other hand, according to reports, Jamie Foxx was refused entry because his guest count was too high!

Jamie’s reaction was still courteous!

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Blink-182 confirms its return with Tom DeLonge and announces an album and a tour!

Rumors of Tom DeLonge ‘s return to blink-182 that have been circulating for months, if not years, have finally come to fruition as the band itself has announced a tour!

Tom DeLonge will be joining his bandmates Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker for their first tour together in almost ten years.

Blink will be in Montreal on May 12, 2023, the day after their Toronto show.

In addition, there will be a series of concerts in Latin America, a European tour with The Story So Far, and another tour in 2024 with Rise Against in Australia and New Zealand.

In addition, blink will release a new single called Edging this Friday, which will be the trio’s first song in ten years.

For more details on the dates and ticket sales, click HERE.

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50 Cent hailed the return of NFL player Brian Robinson

Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson (8) is introduced prior to the start of the Commanders' game against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Rap legend 50 Cent, who once survived a shooting just over 20 years ago, hailed the return to action of Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, who returned just six weeks after being shot twice.

“That shit ain’t stop nothing, 👀 when God has bigger plans it’s just a bump in the road. @b.robinson_4 right back in action 💪🏽!” said the man who was shot nine times in 2000.

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The 23-year-old player took the field last Sunday following operations to remove a bullet he received in the buttock and another in the leg last August.

Fans were very excited to see Robinson back on the field and he received a standing ovation from the fans.

This video was released after the game against the Tennessee Titans, and the song selected to accompany the video was Many Men, obviously a Fifty song.

After this setback against the Titans, the Commanders will travel to Chicago this Thursday to face the Bears and try to break this four game losing streak.

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NFL: Video of coach destroying everything goes viral

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fumbles after getting hit by Jevon Holland (8) of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Sept. 25, 2022.

NFL Sunday was as striking as a sleeping pill, causing the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator’s existential crisis to go viral.

Ken Dorsey, who finds himself in a dressing room deconstructing and guiding his own, lost his mind following the Bills’ first loss by smashing his headset and tablet.

Late in the 4th quarter, Isaiah McKenzie failed to get out of bounds to stop the clock on a Josh Allen pass, preventing the team from starting one last play.

So the game ended 21-19 in favor of the Miami Dolphins…and Allen reacted like he had just lost a Super Bowl.

So he consoled himself in the arms of his opponent!

Here’s a bonus statement fromMcKenzie after the duel, who was fully aware of his mistake.

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Trish Stratus had an organ removed

WWE Hall of Fame member Trish Stratus posted a video on her Instagram account of her in the hospital following surgery to remove her appendix.

This surgery occurred last week, after she spent ten hours on the road and where the intense pain had become unbearable.

The small cramps quickly dissipated to give way to this unbearable pain in the lower right corner of her abdomen, as she describes it.

She also added that the organ was useless anyway!

“Good riddance, old pal.”

The 46-year-old Toronto native is actually very proud of these three new scars in addition to all the ones she already had!

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Federer: a “special” last match with Nadal

Roger Federer smiles as he talks with Stanislas Wawrinka, both from Switzerland, before practice during the first day of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Satruday, Aug. 10, 2013. . Federer, who is ranked 5th by the ATP, has won the Western and Southern Open 5 times. Wawrinka is ranked 10th Cindc5 6bc48hgpyn82xqe922u Original

Roger Federer will play his last “special” career match this Friday as he joins Rafael Nadal in this unique moment.

The two players have had many historic battles against each other over the years, but for his final career match, Federer wanted to make it truly special by playing doubles with Nadal.

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The Swiss will hang up his racquet after the Laver Cup, which takes place this week.

He has confirmed that he will only play one doubles match at the O2 Arena in London this Friday.

According to many experts, the two greatest players in history have met 40 times, including nine times in a Grand Slam final.