All you need to know: Irish clubs prepare for European draws this week
The European season finished just over two weeks ago but the new campaign is very much on the minds of clubs in Ireland ahead of first-round qualifying draws on Tuesday.
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‘You're just praying for it to end’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals back pain caused by Mercedes car in Azerbaijan
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was “praying for the end” of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the back pain caused by his porpoising Mercedes. The seven-time world champion was plagued by a back injury through the practice sessions and qualifying. Ad/> He finished fourth in Baku despite the problem and made several overtakes to claim two extra points that were made available by a Ferrari double DNF.
McLaren placed ‘trust’ in drivers during team orders
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl said he saw he can trust Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris when they were ordered to hold station in Baku, despite their protestations.
Gasly expected strong Baku race, but not Hamilton battle
Pierre Gasly had high hopes for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, although scrapping with Lewis Hamilton meant it exceeded expectations.
Ireland’s start to Nations League ‘wasn’t good enough’, admits Jayson Molumby
Jayson Molumby has admitted the Republic of Ireland were simply not good enough in their opening two Nations League fixtures after helping them burst into life in their third.
Russell warns Mercedes cannot rely on others’ misfortune
George Russell was understandably pleased to notch another podium finish in Baku, but warned that Mercedes need to start getting there on merit instead of profiting from retirements further ahead.
Vettel thinks P5 battle was on but for Ocon run-off
Sebastian Vettel said he believed he could have challenged for P5 had he not gone off the track when overtaking Esteban Ocon in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton nursing sore back a week before Montreal Grand Prix
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton is struggling with a back injury a week before the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.