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The Australian Open leaves Djokovic’s participation in the hands of the…
The Australian Open leaves Djokovic’s participation in the hands of the…
Novak Djokovic is not going to have it easy at all to play the Australian Open 2023. The nine-time champion in Melbourne is no longer exposed to a veto as such for his decision not to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, given the total improvement in society in As far as the pandemic is concerned, but it does continue with the sanction and the withdrawal of his visa until 2025 after being deported last January after his clash with the Government of the oceanic country.
It will have to be, precisely, the great positions of Australia who finally decide whether or not Djokovic participates in the Australian Open for a mere question of entering the country. This is stated by Craig Tilley , president of Tennis Australia, the organizing company of the first Grand Slam of the season and therefore, the highest authority in terms of the tournament… but not in terms of enabling Novak ‘s registration .
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Craig Tilley , days after the first statements from Australia, specifically from the opposition to the current government, spoke about the Djokovic situation . “I spent some time with Novak at the Laver Cup, we talked and he told me that obviously he would love to go back to Australia, but he knows that ultimately it will be the decision of the federal government, “said the Australian Open president in The newspaper The age .
The Australian Open leaves Djokovic’s participation in the hands of the…
Therefore, Tilley makes it clear that the decision of the tournament is that Djokovic is there, but that this is worth nothing if the Government does not decide to give him a special exemption that implies the return of his visa, withdrawn until 2025 as part of the deportation of the past January. “They have to resolve the situation and depending on the result, we would welcome Djokovic to the Australian Open,” Craig Tilley completed in the local media.
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Tilley ‘s words do not provide optimism in a Djokovic who wants to play the Australian Open 2023 at all costs. The Serbian has already seen the sporting consequences of missing it and, in addition, if he played it, he could opt for his tenth title in Melbourne, a round figure that Rafa Nadal has only reached at Roland Garros .
The reason for Djokovic ‘s current few options is his confrontation with the government in January, which ended in deportation by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke . This in itself adds to recent statements by former Home Secretary Karen Andrews , currently in opposition, who claimed that an exceptional permit for Nole would be “a slap in the face for Australians who have been vaccinated.”
H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
Marko: ‘Netflix superstar’ Steiner treated Schumacher unfairly
“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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