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Verstappen keeps focused Another manager fired
MAX VERSTAPPEN, the Red Bull World Champion, is reported to have installed a F1 simulator in a private jet to enable him to train whilst travelling between racing venues.
A Dutch sports site reported on Monday, February 6 that Verstappen had the simulator installed so that he could make good use of travelling time to brush up on his knowledge of individual racecourses.
Verstappen, a competitive individual, is apparently very happy with the addition to his Dassault Falcon 900EX believing that it will help to keep him focused and give him some competitive advantage.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko said: “Verstappen has had his private jet converted so that he can fly around with a simulator in the future.
“That’s a good thing, because Max needs this distraction. In any case, it didn’t do him any favours when you look at his two world championships.”
Formula 1 drivers are pushed to the limit of endurance. But they also spend as much time in the air as they do on the track.
This Marko suggested, could give Verstappen up to 240 more hours of practice time in comparison to the competition.
ENGLISH Premier League side Leeds United sacked their American manager Jesse Marsch on Monday, February 6. The club has gone seven games without a win and is languishing near the foot of the table. The news was confirmed by
Sunday February 5. A string of terrible results probably gave the Elland Road hierarchy no other option as they try to salvage their season and survival in the top flight. They are without a win since early November 2022.
Marcelo Bielsa. The 49year old kept them in the Premier League thanks to a vital victory on the final day of the season.
It is rumoured that Carlos Corberan, the 39year old current manag er of West Bromwich Albion could be considered for the vacant job. He was at Leeds previously as a coach with the U23 players, and last season led Huddersfield Town into the Championship play offs.
Boxing star’s comeback
ANTHONY JOSHUA will go toe to toe with Jermaine Franklin in a bout confirmed for April 1 in London.
The Brit has been out of action since suffering back
€450,000 toback defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
However, Joshua will now take on Franklin on April 1 at The O2 in the capital, with the American having lost in his last fight against Joshua’s long term rival Dillian Whyte in 2022.
Weighing up the the fight, Joshua said: “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1 at The O2 in London. Mentally and physically, I feel ready.
“Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.”
