Matt Majendie

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Articles

Lewis Hamilton feels the pain as Ferrari hit new low

1 month ago | observer.co.uk | Matt Majendie

At a circuit named after its founder Enzo, Ferrari faced a fresh nadir with neither driver making it into the final qualifying shoot-out for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Any hopes the tifosi could give the team a lift at their local circuit proved unfounded as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton could only qualify 11th and 12th fastest. Hamilton had likened trying to solve his brake issues after Friday practice to a lottery, but had promised to roll the dice in qualifying.
Motor racing-Piastri defends Norris after Jones’s ‘weak’ jibe

1 month ago | whbl.com | Matt Majendie

By Matt MajendieMIAMI (Reuters) – Oscar Piastri has leapt to the defence of McLaren teammate Lando Norris after the Briton was accused of being “weak” by ex-Formula One world champion Alan Jones. Jones lauded his fellow Australian as a future world champion after Piastri took the championship lead with his third grand prix victory of the season in Saudi Arabia two weekends ago. But Piastri, who is 10 points clear of Norris going into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, said: “Everybody is different.
Aussie Doohan not fazed by lingering sacking rumours

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Matt Majendie

Australian Jack Doohan has welcomed boss Flavio Briatore's no-nonsense approach amid rumours Sunday's Miami Grand Prix could be his last for the Alpine Formula One team. Even prior to the opening race of the season, his home grand prix, Doohan has been dogged by reports he was set to be replaced by reserve driver Franco Colapinto. It has been rumoured he could be axed by the Renault-owned team after Miami, with Briatore set to bring in the Argentine to replace him for the rest of the season.
Five takeaways from Lewis Hamilton's first drive in a Ferrari

Feb 27, 2025 | inews.co.uk | Matt Majendie

Life, goes the saying, begins at 40 and Lewis Hamilton aptly branded his start at Ferrari “a new life” just weeks after his milestone birthday. Wednesday marked his first proper run for the team after ending his career-long association with Mercedes from his junior days through McLaren and then Mercedes to join Ferrari more than a year ago.
Son addiction au progrès a fait de Janja Garnbret la reine de l'escalade

Feb 21, 2025 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

Janja Garnbret a gagné tous les titres imaginables dans le monde de l'escalade sportive, et elle est de nouveau en quête de gloire. Médaillée d'or olympique pour la première fois à Tokyo, la Slovène a défendu son titre à Paris l'été dernier et, après une décennie passée au sommet de son sport, elle est plus motivée que jamais pour y rester.
Kletterstar Janja Garnbret und ihr Streben nach Fortschritt

Feb 20, 2025 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

Janja Garnbret hat alles gewonnen, was man sich in der Welt des Sportkletterns vorstellen kann, und dennoch ist sie nach wie vor auf der Suche nach mehr. Die Slowenin, die in Tokio die erste olympische Goldmedaille gewann, verteidigte ihren Titel letzten Sommer in Paris und ist nach einem Jahrzehnt an der Spitze ihres Sports so motiviert wie eh und je, genau dort zu bleiben.
How an addiction to progress keeps Janja Garnbret atop the climbing world

Feb 16, 2025 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

Janja Garnbret has won everything imaginable in the world of sport climbing and yet is back at it in her quest for further glory. The inaugural Olympic gold medallist in Tokyo, the Slovenian defended that title in Paris last summer and, following a decade at the top of her sport, is as motivated as ever to stay there. With a medal collection that also boasts eight gold medals from the world championships, the 25-year-old could be forgiven for resting on her laurels.
Darum gibt der Ultrarunner Tom Evans nie weniger als 100 Prozent

Feb 11, 2025 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

Tom Evans ist der Inbegriff eines Athleten, der immer volle 100 Prozent gibt; bei ihm geht es um alles oder nichts. Solange er denken kann, hat er sich diesem Ethos verschrieben, und das gilt sogar für seine Pausen und Erholung. In seinen Teenagerjahren bedeutete das, dass er Eisbäder nahm, während seine Schulfreunde etwas trinken gingen.
Here's why ultrarunner Tom Evans never gives less than 100 percent

Feb 3, 2025 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

It is all or nothing with Tom Evans, the ultrarunner who is the quintessential Mr 100 Percent. For as long as he can remember, he's followed the ethos of giving his all, whatever the challenge, and that even stretches to his rest and recovery.
Mehr Höhe- als Tiefpunkte: Alles, was du über Fernanda Maciel wissen musst

Oct 29, 2024 | redbull.com | Matt Majendie

Auf 4’478m Höhe erlebte Fernanda Maciel auf dem Matterhorn ihre ganz eigene Tragödie mit Spitalaufenthalt. Vor kurzem aber bekämpfte sie ihre Dämonen und erreichte die Spitze in den gleichen 24 Stunden wie sie den Gran Paradiso bestieg. Nach dieser emotionalen, mentalen und physischen Leistung gibt es 10 Dinge, die du über die Brasilianerin wissen musst. Bevor sie sich zu 100% dem Ultrarunning widmete, arbeitete Maciel als Anwältin für Umweltrecht in ihrer Heimat Brasilien.