Xbox FY23 Q4 financial report has been revealed by Microsoft recently and highlighted the loss in hardware sales. On the brighter side, the gaming organization has seen an increase in service sales which might grow soon.
When comparing PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales, Sony’s console is supposedly performing better at the moment. However, that doesn’t mean Microsoft’s gaming platform is doing bad either. Both these consoles have faced major sales over the years, despite PlayStation facing stock issues initially.
While many may debate PlayStation is doing better than its rival, in reality, they do have some competition coming ahead. With the upcoming release of Starfield and Spider-Man 2, the competition between the two is likely to face more contest.
Comparison between Xbox and PlayStation’s profit margins and possible increase for both
Microsoft recently revealed itsFY23 Q4 reportsand detailed everything that happened within the company. In terms of gaming, the organization profited 6% by selling services while being on a loss of 13% when selling Xbox.
During that time Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles were getting over their lack of production and handing over their products in 2023. However, that doesn’t mean that PlayStation won the overall race against its competitor.
While losses in hardware sales seem bad for Xbox, in reality, it isn’t. Ever since the release of PlayStation 5 in 2020, it soon faced a lack of product for selling. On the contrary, Xbox was having smooth sailing when selling their product and restocking them through the years.
However, ever during this tenure, many PlayStation fans were waiting to buy their favorite console. Thus when the company finally recovered from its lack of stock, it saw an immediate spike in hardware sales like no other.
On the other end, according o PlayStation’sFY21-22 reports, the organization faced a trending loss throughout the year which was going downhill. However, for Xbox, this sale trend turned out to be even more profitable than before with this year’s report.
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With the upcoming major releases of two exclusives Starfield and Spider-Man 2, for each platform, the story might shift. Both these games are highly in demand and are likely to sell more later this year.
While Sony’s approach determined individual sales of the franchise from Insomniac. On the other hand, Starfield will be available on Xbox Gamepass which would increase the sales of the subscription system. Additionally, the gameplay length of Starfield is long, which would impact the long run of the subscription system from Microsoft.
While all the answers will come to unfold with the financial year reports from both parties, this is where we conclude this article. If you liked reading out content, you check out similar gaming articles by clicking here.
Tracy McGrady has recently attracted much controversy after comparing his talent to that of Kobe Bryant. The Kobe fans were enraged by T-Mac’s comparison and bombarded the former Houston Rockets star with much criticism and polarizing comments. In response, T-Mac reacted by saying he was performing in his team without players like Shaquille O’Neal and Yao Ming. In a recent interview clip uploaded by Clutch Points, McGrady justified his talents and skills during his NBA playing career.
Fans might have forgotten how Kobe and T-Mac used to view each other as arch-rivals. A match between the Rockets and the Lakers was a show, with both stars going head-to-head.
Tracy McGrady says his talent level was on par with some of the great players of the league
Tracy McGrady believes his talents are on par with some of the best in the league at the time. McGrady challenged the likes of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal when he played against them in the league. Responding to the critics of his talent and skill, T-Mac reacted by saying:
“My talent level was definitely up with the great players that have played this game. I didn’t play with Shaq [Shaquille O’Neal]. I didn’t play with no LeBrons. Yao [Ming] was my best teammate and we couldn’t stay healthy.”
“My talent level was definitely up with the great players that have played this game. I didn’t play with Shaq. I didn’t play with no LeBrons. Yao [Ming] was my best teammate and we couldn’t stay healthy.”
It’s true how T-Mac and Yao Ming formed an incredible duo during their time in Houston. In the 2007-08 season, the Rockets went on a 22-game winning streak, the second longest in the history of the NBA. During that time, Yao Ming was injured, meaning McGrady had solely led his teammates to a fifth seed in the Western Conference. However, in the first-round playoffs, the Utah Jazz eliminated the Rockets in six games, despite a 40-point performance by T-Mac in Game Six.
Kobe Bryant considered T-Mac as the toughest NBA player
During a 2019 interview on the ESPN show The Jump, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady delved into different aspects of their careers and the bond they shared. Having started as rookies together and eventually ascending to legendary status in the game, both T-Mac and Kobe consistently pushed each other to excel.
According to Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady posed one of the most formidable challenges he ever encountered on the court. Throughout his career, McGrady consistently stood out among his peers, establishing himself as a tenacious defensive force.
Kobe held the belief that McGrady’s exceptional athleticism and skills could easily make him the most formidable player in the league.
Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the 2023 Belgian GP despite Sergio Perez starting four places ahead of him. Keeping the first few rounds aside, Perez has not been of any threat to Verstappen whatsoever and is being comprehensively outperformed, as was visible in Spa this weekend. However, Red Bull chief advisor Helmut Marko believes he knows one driver who can challenge Verstappen in an equal car. That driver is none other than Fernando Alonso.
Marko chose to name Alonso ahead of many other heavyweight stars who could be capable of matching Verstappen’s level. The Austrian boss snubbed Lewis Hamilton, who had a much better career than Alonso statistically, with seven world titles to his name compared to Alonso’s two.
It’s this between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton in the battle to be best of the rest behind Red Bull in the WDC
Hamilton was also the last driver who properly challenged Verstappen for the title when they went head-to-head in the controversial 2021 season. He even overlooked Charles Leclerc, who has been linked with Red Bull.
Only Fernando Alonso can match Max Verstappen
It must be noted that Fernando Alonso is 42 years old and showing no signs of slowing down. He was a regular feature on the podium towards the start of the season before Aston Martin slowly fell behind McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari.
— Motorsport.com Türkiye (@motorsportcomtr) July 30, 2023
Following the Belgian GP, Helmut Marko spoke to DAZN presenter Albert Fabrega about the race. He said, “The only driver who could beat Verstappen is Alonso. Although, without the same car, it is very difficult”
Alonso had a very strong race in Belgium. He started from P9 but made his way up to fifth when he crossed the chequered flag. It is clear that Marko holds the Aston Martin driver in very high regard. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez, will be hoping for some similar feedback from his boss soon.
Marko’s expectations from Sergio Perez
Marko recently made a controversial claim that Perez has finally given up on his dream of becoming an F1 world champion. The 80-year-old stated that this realization would only help Perez as he would be able to focus on improving his own performance, rather than trying to beat Verstappen.
Marko has always maintained that beating Verstappen is next to impossible. Therefore, the only expectation that the team has from Perez is to help the team secure the Constructor’s title. As long as Perez can contribute that much, his position is safe.
Carlos Sainz started the Belgian GP Sprint from P3 on the grid, but in a race full of interruptions due to rain, the Spaniard ended up suffering. He finished the race in fourth, which seemed like a decent ending considering where he found himself after the first lap. Nonetheless, Sainz wasn’t happy, and let his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami a piece of his mind after the race.
The start of the Sprint on Saturday got delayed due to rain, and when the drivers did get underway, they had to follow the safety car around for three laps. When the safety car came in, however, a huge portion of the field including Sainz pitted for intermediate tires. This made him drop down to P15, which he was visibly upset about.
Sainz started ahead of Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly. Still, when he came out of the pits, he found himself stuck behind all three drivers. He made up places and overtook Perez towards the end. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for him to finish in the top three. There were multiple things Sainz could have been upset about at Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday.
Carlos Sainz upset with Ferrari and his Sprint result
Sainz dropped all the way down to P15. From there, he made his way up to P4, but it was only because several drivers ahead of him pitted for intermediate tires after him. On top of that, Lewis Hamilton got a five-second time penalty for colliding with Sergio Perez, and the Brit was right in front of him.
As soon as the race was over, Adami took the team radio to tell Sainz that he did a good job. The Madrid-born driver, however, didn’t seem to think so. As per Ferrari News, he replied by saying, “Not good. I warned you.”
Sainz did not reveal what he warned Adami and his team about. However, it is possible that the 28-year-old was unhappy with the race start procedure.
Sainz wanted the Belgian GP Sprint to start differently
The start of the Belgian GP Sprint got delayed because of heavy rainfall. When it finally, cleared, race control decided to have the cars follow Bernd Maylander’s safety car around the circuit for a few laps to get rid of the spray. This, according to some sources, did not sit well with Sainz.
According to Team 55 on Twitter, Sainz told his team on the radio that the FIA was making a mistake. According to him, they should have waited five more minutes. This would have avoided the laps behind the safety car, that took time away from him to make any moves later on in the race. The fact that they knew there wouldn’t be any more rain seemed to annoy Sainz even more.
#BelgianGP: | Sainz came on the radio to suggest to Ricky that he thinks that the FIA should wait 5 extra minutes for the rain to clear instead of starting sooner and doing 5 or so laps behind the safety car. Especially because they know there won’t be more rain.#F1Sprint
Despite the initial tumbling down the order, Sainz regrouped to finish P4. He finished just ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc in fifth. In tomorrow’s race, Sainz will start from fifth on the grid, while Leclerc starts on pole.
As alleged reports, Marvel’s Spider-Man, developed by Insomniac Games, was initially planned as a multiplatform title and not a Sony exclusive. Sony acquired the game studio in Fall 2019 when the title was in early development, thus earning its exclusivity.
Marvel’s Spider-Man remains a top-seller superhero game developed by Insomniac, capturing the hearts of many with an exhilarating story and gameplay. Sony made Insomniac Games one of its internal studios at $229,000,000 to acquire the rights to the IPs developed by the studios. Sony Interactive Entertainment also possesses the Xbox-exclusive title Sunset Overdrive, which is also on PC.
In 2023, reports surfaced on the internet stating that the Insomniac’s superhero game title was supposed to be multiplatform, which shocked almost everyone. To give insight into the whole story, we have articulated the entire story that had happened.
Marvel’s Spider-Man was initially planned to be a multiplatform game during early development
Spider-Man games have been around since 1982 and have evolved over the years. However, the first 3D superhero game based on the characters was released by Activision back in 2000. At the same time, many developers had their takes on the superhero game. However, none could match the popularity of Insomniac’s version, which was exclusively released on the PlayStation platform.
In a report made by Michael Pachter on his SIFTD Patreon, he revealed the fact that Marvel’s Spider-Man was supposed to be multiplatform. Insomniac planned to release the game on PC and Xbox when they were initially developing it.
Marvel told him #Sony paid up for an exclusive franchise deal
The deal “closed after work on the game had started” Sony acquired Insomniac to hold captive the sequel pic.twitter.com/lrcU4v2LA6
Marvel also stated to Pachter that Sony had paid an enormous sum of money to gain exclusivity of the franchise in a deal. This deal was closed after the development had started on the game and gained exclusivity on the title. However, in 2022, a PC port of Marvel’s Spider-Man and follow-up Miles Morales games were released on the platform.
Sony acquired Insomniac Games in 2019 after the release of the initial game on PlayStation, holding exclusive rights to the sequel. This move from Sony started arguments among netizens on how Xbox and PC gamers were “robbed” from playing the game initially.
Netizens’ argument over getting robbed of games due to exclusivity
There were many arguments between netizens on how they get deprived of games due to exclusivity. For instance, Microsoft acquired Bethesda back in 2021, which helped them gain exclusivity over Starfield. This led PlayStation users to exclaim how they are mistreated due to corporate deals.
However, the argument heated as the story of Sony “robbing” gamers of Marvel’s Spider-Man came up. Many argued that Sony started this exclusivity fight, which led to Microsoft doing the same. Counter-argument also followed, stating how Xbox turned down Marvel Games for the opportunity to make licensed games.
They say Microsoft stole Redfall & Starfield so by their logic the Spider-man case is stealing.
But either way, Sony caused the situation of Microsoft buying studios
The gaming community is divided over the exclusivity of games in 2023. There are many to wish to keep up this trend, while there are others who want to enjoy games. Nonetheless, this argument has no end, as game exclusivity has been a thing for a long time among platforms.
That’s all you need to learn about the story of Marvel’s Spider-Man game, which was supposed to be multiplatform. If you liked this article, check out similar content by clicking here.
Minecraft Tools provide many uses in the game, but some are more versatile than others. Some will help you in all ventures, while some are useful for just one thing. This piece will distinguish the more useful ones from the others.
Over the years that Minecraft has dominated the Gaming Market, it has managed to release tons of updates with endless content. Players experience new mobs, biomes, features, weapons, tools, and more with these content updates. To thrive in the ever-changing environment of the game, one has to have a mastery of tools.
There are base tools like the pickaxe, flint and steel, and more, but there are also tools like the map, anvil, clock, shears, and more in the game. To grasp these tools and see which are better than the others, we will look at 10 of the most versatile ones on this list. Without further ado, let us get into it.
Top 10 Tools to Use in Minecraft in Terms of Versatility
The ones in the upper bracket of the list will prove the most useful to you in Minecraft. However, the lower ones have their utility and will help you in certain situations, so it is good to carry them. Most jobs will require a specific tool to complete, so we must ensure we have every type of tool in hand.
That being said, some tools have multiple uses, so it is a good idea to make the ones with multitasking capabilities first. Let us review the list and see which ones can help you most in multitasking.
10. Clock
A clock is a tool that will help you tell the time, as it should. It keeps track of the sun and moon’s position in the sky. You can make a clock with gold ingots and redstone dust. Although, it does have its limitations. The clock does not work in the Nether or the End. Although, game experts can still get an estimate of time by checking the sun and moon’s position in the sky, which denies the purpose of the clock.
That is why this tool is helpful for beginners still getting an idea about the game’s day and night system. They help predict when night falls or daybreak arrives, but you won’t get any other use out of them, which is why they are at the last spot on this list.
9. Compass
You can craft a compass in Minecraft with four iron ingots and one redstone dust. Minecraft worlds are vast and unending; navigating them can be a pain without proper tools or knowledge. That is where the good ol’ compass is going to help you out. Your spawn point can be an excellent beacon to return to if you are lost. The purpose of the compass is to always point toward your spawn point no matter where you are in the world.
Most tools wear out over time because of their usage, but this one does not. This tool is also quite helpful in making Minecraft maps. You can also attach them to lodestones, after which they will point to the lodestone’s position. Although, they will go haywire if the lodestone is broken, so be careful.
8. Shears
Think of Shears as scissors in Minecraft you can use to harvest wool from sheep. Sheep are some of the most essential mobs in Minecraft, and this tool will help you harvest their wool without killing them. In addition to farming wool, this tool can break certain blocks, vines, cobwebs, and more, so it is a good idea to keep them handy just in case your other devices degrade.
In the Java Edition of the game, you can use these shears to crop certain parts of plants to stop them from growing further. Examples are certain kelps, vines, twisting vines, weeping vines, etc., which stop growing once you cut them with shears. However, this feature is not available in the Bedrock version.
7. Fishing Rod
Fishing might be considered a leisure activity in the game, but it is much more than that. It is a food source in the form of fish, but it can help you find sure treasures if you are lucky. Therefore, owning a fishing rod can be convenient. The treasures you see will depend on the biome you are fishing in, but casting your lure and fish is never a bad idea if you have the time to spare.
You can either find some fish for your animal farm or a treasure. In addition to catching fish, they can reel in mobs. You can use rods to cast them onto hostiles. They will hook onto enemies who are reeled in. You can use this reel combo to then strike enemies with your weapon. You can use three sticks made from wood and two strings to craft a fishing rod.
6. Flint and Steel
Fire is a vital resource, no matter the game. A Flint and Steel is the best tool to start a fire. Therefore it is always a handy tool, especially if you are journeying to the unknown, since the fire will protect you from hostile enemies at night. It will not only help you light fires, but it is also used to set blocks on fire. With this, you can start fires and burn entire fields in minutes.
In addition, you can use flint and steel to detonate TNT; all you need is Redstone which is used as a fuse. It is a valuable tool to light Nether portals as well. You can do many things with flint and steel, from lighting candles on birthday cakes to forcing creepers to explode. You can make this tool with an iron ingot and a piece of flint.
5. Map
A Map is one of the best things to have in your pocket. It can help you navigate your way in Minecraft and show you where POIs are located. These Points of Interest can be anything ranging from landmarks to water bodies. However, to use a map, you must make it and then map it yourself. You will need eight pieces of paper and a compass to create a map.
Once you craft a map, equip it and use it. The map will start blank, but it will automatically fill up once you equip it and walk around. This is important when mapping out a prominent area that you want to establish as a base. With the map, you can get a 1000-yard view of your surroundings and plan routes. Therefore, it is one of the best tools to have in the game.
4. Hoe
When farming, a hoe will be the most crucial tool; for good reason, you can use this tool to turn grass and dirt into farmland. Only after that can you plant your crops and grow them. In most situations, this tool can help you possess lots of farmland, but it can also speed up harvesting.
You would be better off harvesting crops with a hoe than doing it by hand. That is why having a hoe is essential if you farm lots of produce.
3. Shovel
A Shovel is a must-have to quickly clear out various blocks in the game. In addition to a hoe, a shovel can be used in farming and many other activities. This tool will be your best bet when you explore places like the Desert where archeological findings await you. It can break sand, dirt, and other blocks quite easily.
You can not only break dirt but also form them using this tool. Therefore, the shovel is a pretty valuable asset when you are planning to create a build. You can build dirt roads that lead to your build for aesthetic visuals. You can also use these shovels to extinguish campfires. Plus, you can always use it as a weapon even though it is not as good as the others.
2. Axe
An axe is the second most versatile tool in any player’s Minecraft arsenal. You can use the axe to turn wooden blocks into stripped wood. You can also use them to remove layers of wax from copper ores. In comparison to weaponry, the axes deal quite a lot of damage. However, it deals lesser damage than swords. However, it does the most damage to shields and armor. That is why they are essential to have in your arsenal.
The axe is the preferred weapon for players in PvP mode because you can easily penetrate the enemy’s defenses. We recommend using the axe as a shield/armor breaker in the higher levels of the game.
Honorable Mentions
These honorable mentions deserve a place on the list because of their niche. Even though their uses are comparatively lesser than most tools, they are essential. We will mention two tools in the honorable mentions section, and those are.
Lead
You can use a Lead to lure animals or mobs to certain places. They are easy to make and help you set up your animal farm effectively. Plus, you can use them to ride certain mobs in the Nether. You can make a lead out of strings and slimeballs.
You can also use this lead to restrict a particular mob in a place. It can help build animal farms or collect certain mobs.
Bucket
A handy bucket is much more helpful than most of the tools you use for building. In addition, you can use it to carry water, lava, and even fish from one place to another. This is important if you want to build an aquarium. Plus, lava is a crucial component for multiple essential blocks.
You can craft one bucket using three iron bars.
1. Pickaxe
Last but not least, we have the pickaxe. Although it dulls compared to the axe in combat, it is at the top position for the most essential thing in the game, mining. Without mining, there is no Minecraft. That is why your most trusty tool when it comes to that activity is a pickaxe, which we recommend you make at the start of any playthrough, especially if you are a beginner.
In terms of combat, it does not do as much damage as swords, but it can be helpful. The most important part of mining with a pickaxe is that you won’t get the loot it produces if you break certain ores without the pickaxe. As far as blocks that are not mine/stone ones, it damages lesser, but they can still be broken. A pickaxe is the most essential tool for any Minecraft player, no matter their experience level.
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502 Podcast host and former Milwaukee Bucks player Jeff Teague recently claimed James Harden was a better SG than Dwyane Wade. However, First Take’s Stephen A. Smith disagreed with this. For Stephen A., Dwyane Wade always exceeded James Harden in several parameters. Moreover, Wade has three rings compared to James Harden’s none. Using this example, Stephen A. Smith compared and recalled how the 23-year-old was a leader for Miami Heat when Shaquille O’Neal joined in 2004. Although Stephen A. believes Harden is a future Hall of Famer, putting him in the same light as D. Wade was problematic for the ESPN analyst.
The Harden and Wade comparison has recently been going viral for a few days. With Stephen A. Smith’s recent claim, he has joined the league of people who disagree with Teague’s claim about Harden.
Stephen A. Smith snubs James Harden over Dwyane Wade as the better Shooting Guard
Stephen A. Smith on First Take recently refuted claims by Jeff Teague of James Harden being better than Dwyane Wade. While Smith had all respect for Harden, several aspects made him lacking compared to Wade. D. Wade, on the other hand, was a complete leader for his team, Miami Heat. Speaking about Harden, Stephen A. said,
“Yes individually 1-on-1 James Harden was absolutely spectacular and unstoppable. The handle, the step back 3, the shooting ability, the prowess. D Wade could never shoot the 3 like Harden could should the 3. He wasn’t the one-on-one player like Harden was.”
Following his praise for Harden, Smith explained the aspects the Philadelphia 76er player lacked. Over the years, Harden has frequently changed his team and was not a team player like Dwyane Wade. This was another point that Stephen A. Smith held against him compared to Wade.
“But the reason I am challenging him [Teague] in terms of saying you know better, because you know know that’s not all it entails. You gotta know how to be a team player. You cant recruit players, and everytime you recruit, you want him out.”
Smith further argued that James Harden was pacified at Houston Rocket for years. He had the potential to win a championship with the team in the long run, given his MVP performance in the 2017-18 season. However, D-Wade, being a team player, has earned the Flash his three championship rings compared to James Harden’s none.
In 2004, Dwyane Wade entered his sophomore year in the league. At that time, Shaquille O’Neal arrived from the Lakers to Miami Heat. Shaq was way past his prime and allowed D-Wade to take up the role of a leader as a young player. This level of understanding helped Miami win its 2006 championship.
“I remember when Shaq arrived there [Miami Heat], Shaq wasn’t in his prime anymore. It was D-Wade that delivered that championship against the Dallas Mavericks, averaging over 37 in the last four games, after being down 0-2. ”
Indeed, Dwyane Wade was an exemplary figure when playing a team game. He was ready to take any hits for the success of his team. For example, he was ready to take a massive pay cut to retain LeBron James. Perhaps, Dwyane Wade’s accommodating nature helped him understand team dynamics and win championships.
Paul Pierce recently compared himself to Wade and attracted massive controversy
After comparing himself to Dwyane Wade, Paul Pierce recently found himself in the middle of controversies. He tried claiming that D-Wade could pursue his three rings only because he was supported by some of the best players on his team. However, this opinion backfired upon Pierce when several fans and former players started slamming his claims.
Jalen Rose compared Pierce’s achievements in the league on national television to slam his claims. Compared to Pierce, D-Wade has three NBA rings and was a 13-time All-Star. On the other hand, Pierce only has one ring with Boston Celtics and was a 10-time All-Star.
Mercedes made a major investment in Aston Martin Lagonda when they bought 10% shares in the British car company back in 2020. As part of that deal, the Silver Arrows were offered 10% more of the company worth $371,000,000 in 2023. However, according to the 2023 August BusinessF1 reports, Mercedes has decided not to go ahead with the offer made by Lawrence Stroll and Co.
The current shares that Mercedes hold in Aston Martin Lagonda are worth $360,000,000. The new option would have increased their stake in the British car manufacturer to 20%. However, Mercedes have let go of the option, despite there being potential of huge returns.
According to the deal signed in 2020, Mercedes is supposed to supply Aston with electrical technology. However, after the German company rejected the 10% upgrade, Aston Martin decided to ditch them completely. Instead, they tied up with American company Lucid Motors.
Aston Martin and Lawrence Stroll tie up with Lucid Motors
According to the new deal with Lucid Motors, Aston will be using electric powertrain technology from the American company. However, as per their old arragment, Mercedes will still be supplying Aston Martin with engines and related technologies.
— Blanco | Autos Electrificados. (@blanco_electric) July 19, 2023
When asked by BusinessF1, Lawrence Stroll refused to elaborate on the situation with Mercedes. He only spoke about their new deal with Lucid. Stroll said, “The supply agreement with Lucid is a game changer.”
It is understood that Aston Martin Lagonda will be making a down payment of nearly $232,000,000 to Lucid Motors to secure their services. This payment will be made by offering shares of the company to Lucid.
Why did Mercedes relinquish the deal?
There has been no official announcement from either Mercedes or Aston Martin Lagonda regarding why the companies failed to make the new deal work. However, there have been speculations regarding why this happened. Reportedly, Mercedes did not like the fact that the Aston Martin F1 team replaced them with Honda as the new engine supplier from 2026.
: Aston Martin aims to become F1 champions by switching to Honda engines in 2026. Toto Wolff supports their move to be a factory team and believes it’s not about Mercedes’ performance. This switch gives Aston Martin more control over the power unit and aligns with their… pic.twitter.com/VHwWbTYmPG
Another possibility is that Mercedes placed their bet on Lawrence Stroll. With the possibility that the Canadian Billionaire might leave the company, Mercedes don’t want to continue the partnership anymore. Admittedly, Stroll recently gave up $145,650,000 worth of his stakes in the company to the Chinese car manufacturer Geely.
Shaquille O’Neal has often narrated stories about living under the roof of his strict stepfather, Sgt. Phillip Harrison. A fiercely protective father, Harrison was a former Army sergeant who wasn’t afraid to discipline Shaq as a kid. O’Neal would often get into trouble at home and be religiously punished by his dad. According to his book, Shaq Uncut, Shaq found solace in the likes of NBA legends Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing.
During this time, Shaq was already planning his future and dreamt of playing in the NBA. He would follow a strict routine, study the game of some famous big men, and religiously try to integrate their styles into his own game. With an illustrious career that resulted in 4 NBA titles, it would be fair to say Shaq was able to succeed.
Shaquille O’Neal Found Solace in Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan
Back in high school, O’Neal was obviously already a top prospect expected to make his way to the NBA. Shaq’s physical gifts meant that he had a huge advantage over his peers. However, he wasn’t all about strength and took inspiration from some of the greatest big men of the NBA.
This included the likes of Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan, the latter more of a universal inspiration for youngsters at the time. In his book, Shaq revealed that he would dream about Ewing and Jordan when he was punished by his father.
“When I was in high school and stuck inside on punishment because I did something Sarge didn’t like, I’d sit back and watch Michael Jordan and Ewing and take all sorts of mental notes. Now when I closed my eyes, I wasn’t dreaming about the Hulk or Superman anymore. I was dreaming about Ewing and Jordan.”
As one can expect, O’Neal was not the most disciplined kid and needed the presence of his father who kept Shaq in check. Considering his personality and stories, there is little doubt that he got plenty of time to dream about his favorite stars. Years later, he was drafted by Orlando Magic and got to face off against his idols on the NBA court.
Shaquille O’Neal Has Often Credited His Dad for His Success
Sgt. Phillip Harrison’s impact on Shaq’s career has been huge, right until he actually succeeded. O’Neal has talked about a range of life lessons and advice that he has learned from his father.
For example, Shaq once credited his father for making him a leader, and not a follower. According to Basketball Network, Harrison was involved in almost all spheres of Shaq’s life.
From financial advice to general discipline, Shaq owes much of his success to his father, something that he is well aware of, according to NBC. Considering the kind of success he has had, and the philanthropic contributions he has made to society, there is little doubt that the late Phillip Harrison was extremely proud of how his son turned out.
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate, two contentious social media superstars, see themselves as physical fitness torchbearers. Because they come from a combat sports background, the Tate brothers stay in good shape and also teach others the significance of physical fitness. As a result, the Tate brothers absolutely appreciate it when someone in positions of authority does the same. Previously, the younger Tate complimented Adin Ross and MrBeast, two well-known internet personas, for taking on physical challenges to enhance their health. Tristan has now openly praised a well-known UFC fighter, Khamzat Chimaev, for similar reasons.
Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t rested since his previous victory in 2022. The Swedish fighter of Chechen origin is hard at work preparing for his upcoming battle. ‘Borz’ looks incredible shape ahead of his UFC return, which Tristan noticed when his photo went viral.
What did Tristan Tate say about Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by a large margin in his previous bout, forcing the UFC 279 fight card to be altered. Following that, ‘Borz’ declared that he plans to switch to the middleweight class.
‘The Lone Wolf’ will now return this year against former middleweight championship contender Paulo Costa at UFC 294. Chimaev appears massive ahead of his bout, and his transformation quickly went viral.
After noticing Chimaev’s post, Tristan Tate reacted with one word. Under the post, the controversial social media personality wrote “Boss” to show his admiration for the UFC superstar. However, Chimaev is yet to react to his comment.
Tristan Tate commended prominent streamer Adin Ross a few weeks back after he talked about his boxing training. He also applauded popular YouTuber MrBeast for sharing his weight loss journey on social media.
It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have crossed paths with the UFC fighter. Earlier, Chimaev spoke with Andrew Tate through a video call and invited him to his fight.
Chimaev invites Andrew Tate to his fight
Despite their contentious persona, the Tate brothers are extremely popular across the globe. As a result, they have connections with some noteworthy MMA figures. Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC fighter, is one of them.
Chimaev and the Tate brothers appear to appreciate one another. The same was clear during the UFC fighter’s prior conversation with Andrew Tate on a video call, which went viral on social media.
They chatted for a while, and Chimaev subsequently invited Tate to his bout in Abu Dhabi in October 2023. Tate, on the other hand, is currently under house arrest and may be unable to attend the event under these conditions.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav was adjudged IND vs WI Man Of The Match in the recently concluded first of a three-match ODI series at the Kensington Oval. Brought into the attack as a sixth bowler in the 19th over, Yadav picked four wickets in the three overs that he bowled to dismiss the opposition for a lacklustre innings total of 114.
In the general run of things, India would’ve wanted to do better than register a 5-wicket victory. A classic case of experimenting with the batting order didn’t reap the best of results as the visitors lost half their side within the first 18 overs.
Picked ahead of Sanju Samson, wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan was even granted a batting promotion just like his last Test innings. As was the case in Port of Spain Test, Kishan scored a half-century before getting out in the 17th over. Opening the batting with good friendShubman Gill (7), the left-handed batter scored 52 (46) comprising seven eye-catching fours and a six.
IND vs WI Man Of The Match Today
Playing an international match after more than four months, Yadav bagged a Player of the Match award in an ODI for the fifth time in his career. In what is his second such award in 2023, the left-arm wrist-spinner isn’t letting go of opportunities in a World Cup year.
Sixth time when he has picked four wickets in an ODI, him doing it at the cost of only six runs is a personal best for him. Even though the 28-year old player was the pick of the bowlers across both the teams with figures of 3-2-6-4, one feels that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (one catch, 3/37 & 16*) deserved the award more in Bridgetown today. Unlike Yadav, each one of Jadeja’s three scalps were middle-order batters.
“Me and [Ravindra] Jadeja, we were great. Just following the routine and rhythm and it’s been amazing in the last one year. Focusing on the length is more important than getting wickets. It was spinning a bit and there was bounce as well,” Yadav told the host broadcaster during the post-match presentation ceremony.
It will be fair to say that former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons’ career has derailed in recent years. One of the most talented high school prospects of this generation, Simmons was highly athletic and would score for fun during his time at the Montverde Academy. Recently, Twitter user Doug Norris shared a highlights clip of Simmons from his time at high school, showcasing just why the 27-year-old was so highly regarded. This resurfacing of the video comes just days after LA Lakers’ legend Shaquille O’Neal shared a sarcastic video “lauding” Simmons for his season highlights.
Simmons has been heavily ridiculed in recent months due to analysts and fans alike. The point guard played just 42 games last season after missing the entire 2021-22 season due to a back injury. The Australian was seen shooting and dunking just a day before a match he missed due to a back injury. A 3-time All-Star, Simmons’ attitude has been consistently questioned despite reports of the Australian struggling with his mental health.
Ben Simmons Highschool Video Resurfaces Amidst Consistent Criticism
Ben Simmons, the talented NBA player known for his incredible skills as a left-handed jump shooter and dribbler, recently made headlines when a video surfaced showcasing his abilities with his right hand. Simmons has been incredibly two-handed, right from his early days. He joined the NBA as the 1st pick of the 2016 draft but has failed to live up to the high expectations placed on him. The video showcases the Australian using his right hand for the majority of the plays.
Apart from incredible athleticism, dunking and close-range shooting, Simmons also shows a high basketball IQ. The clip includes a number of highlight passes that most fans know he is perfectly capable of.
I first filmed Ben Simmons as a 9th Grader….when the game comes this easy you eventually get bored with it. pic.twitter.com/S3FC1XzDIv
The then youngster is also seen pulling off multiple impressive blocks in the video. Overall, Simmons looks utterly two-handed and can be seen effortlessly dribbling past his opponents. The video shows the point guard back when he was in 9th grade. He was a highly-rated prospect who was expected to light up the NBA.
However, since 2021, Simmons has shown consistent stagnation and has become a bit of a target for most analysts. This includes Shaquille O’Neal, who is also utterly disappointed with his ridiculous downfall over the past few years.
Ben Simmons Had Claimed Back Trouble Is the Reason Behind His Recent Troubles
Simmons has been carrying a back injury since the 2020-21 season. He was heavily criticized for his performances against the Atlanta Hawks and missed the entire 2021-22 season.
Speaking on “The Old Man and The Three” podcast in September 2022, Simmons claimed that his back troubles started with soreness, but quickly intensified in the days that followed. He played through pain during the Playoffs and has not looked the same player ever since.
The Australian averaged just 6.9 points per game in the limited games he played last season. He is still an elite defender, but a severe lack of offensive output means that Simmons needs a dramatic turnaround to salvage his still-promising career.
Deion Sanders certainly divided the internet after his sudden move to the Colorado Buffaloes. However, despite all the comments, Coach Prime secured a hefty $29,500,000 deal. And one of the big purchases he made in the city was to get himself a breathtaking mountain view mansion that sits on a property spanning across 2.5 acres.
Deion is looking to take the Buffaloes to great heights with his new and bold coaching style. Considered to be one of the best coaches in college football, Sanders had to make his presence felt on a global stage and what can be a better way to do that than purchasing a bold mansion which was originally listed for a whopping $3.97 million.
Deion Sanders’ Rocky Mountain View Mansion is Just Incredible
It is not known exactly how much Deion Sanders paid for his mountain paradise, but the property in Longmont was listed for $3.97 million. The 6,457 square feet mansion per Realtor.com, justifies every cent of the price with its insane view and open spaces. Moreover, it is as beautiful from the inside as it is from the outside.
The abode features an exposed-beam ceiling and dark wood floors in the living and dining area, making them the most elegant spots in the house. Moreover, the mansion also has a huge kitchen with a large center island with a stone countertop, while the bathroom is furnished with a soaking tub and dual vanities.
The lower level of the Boulder estate features a state-of-the-art media room. The temperature of the house is regulated by a geothermal heating and cooling system. While the windows open up to provide one of the most magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains while also sweeping the entire house with natural sunlight. Additionally, the community of which the mansion is part has a 40 acre lake at its center where residents can swim, fish, or sail.
Coach Prime’s House Tour
Deion Sanders even took his fans on a house tour through his vlogs while he was still moving in. The vlog perfectly captures the stunning view of the Rocky Mountains from every corner of the house. Showing that the estate is a paradise for all mountain lovers.
With a mug in his hand that spelled Coach Prime on it and wearing a thick grey jacket, he opened the door to his house. Upon entering, he straight up took his viewers to the master bedroom to boast the view of the vast field covered in thick sheets of snow beyond which lay the Rocky Mountains. As scenic as it looked, it was the quietness of the place that turned the beauty up a notch.
Carlos Sainz had yet another disappointing outing at the Hungaroring last Sunday, as the Spanish driver failed to capitalize on his strong start and finished P8. Sainz, following his poor result, also got furious at Ferrari and blamed them for ruining his race to compensate for Charles Leclerc’s poor pitstop.
Sainz has been in Ferrari since 2021 and in his two-and-a-half seasons so far, has managed to grab only one win and three pole positions. This is in addition to the 13 podiums he has had with the Maranello-based outfit so far. Admittedly, Leclerc’s number of race wins and pole positions have been more, which has seemingly made him the favored driver at the prancing horses.
Following this string of underwhelming results and slowly becoming the clear number two driver on the grid, Ralf Schumacher believes that Sainz’s father Carlos Sainz Sr. has already begun looking for alternatives on the track.
Sainz’s departure from Ferrari is on the brink?
According to Racingnews365‘s report, Schumacher is of the opinion that Sainz Sr. might look to place Sainz in Audi. The 61-year-old is a motorsports legend himself, and has a good relationship with the German giants from his Dakar Rally background.
Admittedly, Audi is set to enter F1 in 2026 when the new regulations shake the field up once again. Ralf Schumacher also added that Sainz, who was once very happy at Ferrari, has lost faith in the team completely.
Good start, making 5 places in the first lap, but we didn’t have the pace on the Hards compared to the top. We will discuss internally as always. We were expecting more and we need to work on our weaknesses.
Sainz’s loss of faith is down to poor strategies repeatedly affecting his results. Apart from the recent Hungarian GP race, Ferrari also failed Sainz in Monaco, where a good strategy could have allowed him to finish in the top three.
Will Carlos Sainz be good enough for Audi?
Speaking about the potential switch from Ferrari to Audi, Ralf Schumacher added that Carlos Sainz usually has hits and misses in a season. This makes him believe that Sainz may not perform well, even if he moves to Audi.
Audi, when they enter F1 will need an experienced driver who can lead from the front. Schumacher, however, feels that Sainz is not particularly up for this job, because of the several mistakes he makes.
The Ferrari star is currently in P6 in the drivers’ championship with 87 points. He trails his teammate Charles Leclerc by seven points, who is in P7. As things stand, it’ll be interesting to see if he can improve from here on and at least get the better of his teammate by the end of the season.
According to recent reports, Bronny James experienced a cardiac arrest during his Monday practice with the USC basketball team, which has sent shockwaves through the basketball community. Concerned fans have been expressing their worries and offering prayers for the 18-year-old. Prominent figures, including analyst Stephen A. Smith, have also reacted to this distressing incident. During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith discussed the potential seriousness of the situation. Thankfully, the presence of others and immediate medical attention prevented Bronny from facing any severe complications. This unfortunate event also gave Stephen A. Smith the opportunity to highlight LeBron James‘ role as a great father and guiding parent for Bronny.
Bronny James reportedly collapsed during his USC training session and suffered a cardiac arrest. The USC staff acted swiftly, providing him with immediate medical attention and promptly transferring him to an ICU. Currently, Bronny is said to be in a stable condition and appears to be out of danger.
Stephen A. Smith expresses concerns for Bronny James’ health following the 18-year-old’s cardiac arrest
Upon learning of Bronny’s news, Stephen A. Smith was just as stunned as everyone else. To him, it appeared highly unusual for a young and physically fit athlete of 18 years old to experience a cardiac arrest. In a statement following the incident, Smith expressed gratitude to the almighty for sparing Bronny’s life and offered his prayers for the young athlete’s swift recovery and continued good health.
“When you hear that, it scares you to death. Because, these are the kind of thing that are an anamoly but nevertheless possible. So, when you hear about this, anything you heard about Bronny James, youre thinking about an All American. Youre thinking about somebody that obviously has aspirations to be in the NBA.”
“When you hear something like this, you just thank the good lord that the medical staff was there, he wasn’t practicing by himself with nobody around. And there were people there to see what transpired and ultimately come to rescue.We don’t know how, cardiac arrest is obviously serious. But we don’t know the intricate details. I am just thankful, thank the good lord he is doing okay and whatever caused this, is something they will identify and alleviate as soon as possible so he can restore his life back.”
This incident served as a powerful reminder to Stephen A. and others of LeBron James’ outstanding fatherhood. LeBron has consistently been an exceptional parent, especially in supporting his children’s career choices, including those who have chosen to follow in his footsteps. When speaking about LeBron, Stephen A. said:
“When you think about LeBron James, anything at all, you say whatever you want, people can be critical, people can say whatever they want. But nobody debates what a wonderful loving father he is and how much he loves his children, especially Bronny.”
Stephen A. Smith’s resonance with the basketball community is understandable, considering the rising concern about cardiac arrests among young athletes with bright careers. The case of NFL player Damar Hamlin further highlights the need for protective measures in high-impact sports. Hamlin faced a similar situation when he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game following a brutal knock.
Bronny now seems to be in a much more stable condition
The James family issued a joint statement confirming Bronny James’ improved condition. After his collapse during training, he was swiftly taken to the ICU for medical attention. In their statement, the James family expressed:
“He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information. LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”
Fans and NBA veterans alike are united in their prayers for Bronny’s swift recovery. With such widespread support, there is hope that the young James will make a comeback soon, showcasing his promising potential once again.
India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj bagged the Man of the Match award in the recently concluded second Test match against West Indies in Port of Spain. Playing his 21st Test, Siraj won such a award only for the first time in this format and for the second time in his international career.
While Siraj would’ve wanted to add to his tally of wickets in the match, he didn’t get an opportunity of bowling on a Day 5 pitch because of inclement weather conditions at the Queen’s Park Oval. With persistent rain not even allowing a ball to be bowled on Monday, the match ended in a draw.
India, who needed eight wickets to win the match, would’ve really enjoyed a challenge of bowling out the hosts for under 365 runs in the fourth innings. Having said that, weather gods had completely other plans for the day.
IND vs WI Man of the Match Today
Siraj, 29, was adjudged the Player of the Match for picking career-best bowling figures of 23.4-6-60-5 in the first innings. Having registered these figures at a time when the pitch wasn’t assisting any type of bowling, Siraj’s second Test five-wicket haul played a titular role in bundling out the home team for 255 in 115.4 overs.
With the West Indian batters putting on display a lot of patience in front of the opposition, dismissing them for a below part innings total on a docile pitch was no mean task. Therefore, adding to the importance of Siraj’s effort even though three out of his five wickets were against tail-enders.
“This is my first Man of the Match award in Tests. So, it’s a memory. There was no help for fast bowlers on this wicket. I had simple plans, and executed it. When there’s no help for fast bowlers and yet you get wickets, it gives you confidence. Rohit [Sharma] bhai just asked me to keep doing what I have been doing,” Siraj told the host broadcaster during the post-match presentation ceremony in Trinidad.
On a recent appearance on the ESPN show “It Is What It Is,” Paul Pierce defended one of his past claims of being better than Dwyane Wade. He also defended his comments on Twitter, claiming that Wade could pursue his individual and team titles because of having great teammates. Through this tweet, Pierce tried clarifying that he had meant no disrespect toward Wade, who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame this year in 2023.
Paul Pierce has recently started a ‘barbershop talk’ about him having a better skillset than Dwyane Wade. The fans quickly pointed out the differences in both the NBA champions’ careers and quickly dismissed Pierce’s claims in a jiffy. Furthermore, Wade’s teammate Udonis Haslem also slammed Pierce for such blatant claims Live on television.
Paul Pierce clarifies his claim on Dwyane Wade, meaning no disrespect to The Flash
Paul Pierce has finally tried coming clean about his comments on Dwyane Wade. Pierce and Wade are NBA champions, but D. Wade has won the ring thrice. This makes fans believe that Paul P compares to The Flash in no particular way.
In a tweet after his comments, Paul clarified that he meant no disrespect toward Dwyane Wade. However, he also defended his claims of having better skill sets only if he had players of equal capabilities to match him. He used the example of Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, and Allen Iverson, who, according to him, shared a similar fate as his. Have a look at Pierce’s tweet here below.
“I never compared myself to Dwayne Wade. I was ask a question, how would u answer if u was me. I would never disrespect him [Dwyane Wade], he is an all time great.All I’m saying is the narrative surrounding me would be different if I was lucky enough to play with all timers earlier in my career. Same can be said about Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Melo, Allen Iverson. The narrative would definitely be different.”
Through this tirade on Twitter, Paul Pierce admitted in the end that Dwyane Wade had a better NBA resume than him. Sure enough, D. Wade was a three-time NBA champion with the Heat and had better averages in NBA finals than Paul Pierce.
“Is his resume better? Of course. But this not about me comparing myself to him (sic). It’s just GOAT players out there, where the narrative would be different if given same type of teammates. Grant Hill or Chris Webber is all I’m saying. D Wade much respect that’s not what I’m on.”
I never compared myself to Dwayne wade I was ask a question how would u answer if u was me I would never disrespect him he is an all time great all I’m saying is the narrative surrounding me would be different if I was lucky enough to play with all timers earlier in my career…
Back in the day, Paul Pierce was fierce rivals with the trio of Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh. Furthermore, Ray Allen’s departure to the Heat in 2012 also fueled Pierce’s frustration. Fans have widely condemned Pierce for his controversial take and was even slammed by Jalen Rose and Udonis Haslem for disrespecting Dwyane Wade and the Heat’s legacy.
Jalen Rose hilariously slammed Paul Pierce’s claims Live on television
Jalen Rose quickly pointed out the fallacies in Paul Pierce’s claims Live on national television. Rose compared the career achievements of both The Truth and D. Wade, both being NBA champions.
Rose pointed out that while Pierce was second in points in Celtics’ history, Dwyane Wade was first when compared in the same department for Heat. Further compared, Pierce was only a 10-time All-Star compared to D. Wade’s 13. On top of that, Wade’s three NBA title rings top off the argument in favor of him. Therefore, Pierce’s claims go backbiting when we compare his resume with that of Hall of Famer Wade.
LeBron James is filled with joy as he announces his exciting new partnership with Sony’s PlayStation. He took to his Twitter and Instagram accounts to express his emotions and reflect on his remarkable journey from a regular boy in Akron, Ohio, to becoming one of the greatest NBA players of his generation. Bron was overwhelmed and amazed when he received his personalized PlayStation 5 console from the company, which recently achieved a staggering $27,700,000,000 in revenue.
Having grown up in the ’90s, LeBron was exposed to the flourishing video-game industry, particularly Nintendo and PlayStation. His fondness for PlayStation dates back to his fourth-grade days when he first got his hands on a PlayStation console. To now be collaborating with the gaming giant is a testament to how far King James has come.
LeBron James excitedly shared news of his latest collaboration with PlayStation on his social media platforms
It’s rare to witness an athlete, especially one as prominent as LeBron James, enthusiastically reveal their latest collaboration. Despite having a net worth of $1,000,000,000, the inner child in King James couldn’t contain his excitement and disbelief as he finally got the chance to partner with Sony’s PlayStation brand, a major player in the console industry.
Bron was given a specially customized black PlayStation 5 console as a part of his collaboration. The console had a quote engraved on it that read, “Nothing is given. Everything is earned.” This quote perfectly captures LeBron’s remarkable journey to achieve his current status. He started as a top athlete and worked his way up to become a successful business mogul, earning all the fame and luxuries he proudly enjoys. With great delight, LeBron proudly displayed the console and became emotional as he expressed:
“My goodness! This is insane right here. You guys don’t understand. Being a kid from Akron, having a collaboration with PlayStation. Oh my goodness! Nothing is given, everything is earned. I gotta give a special shoutout to PlayStation. You guys are unbelievable for this collaboration. This is so dope!”
The console perfectly aligns with the ambitions and dreams LeBron had while growing up. Anyone fortunate enough to possess this stunning piece of technology would undoubtedly spend countless hours gaming on it. It’s quite possible to witness LeBron immediately diving into 2K. Or attempting to surpass Bronny’s Diamond rank in Rainbow Six: Siege! Moreover, we can expect exciting and exclusive collaborations to emerge, as LeBron recently surprised everyone by announcing his unexpected partnership with PlayStation.
LeBron had first collaborated with Microsoft’s Xbox as part of his video game partnerships
During the prime of his career, LeBron James came to recognize that forming partnerships was the most effective way to capitalize on his involvement in sports. One such partnership, masterminded by his business associate, Maverick Carter, involved a lucrative collaboration with Microsoft’s Xbox console brand.
In the book “LeBron Inc.,” Brian Windhorst highlights the brilliance of the partnership deal between LeBron, Carter, and Xbox. Under this arrangement, Microsoft paid LeBron an annual fee of approximately $250,000 for the right to use his likeness. Additionally, he was entitled to nearly 20 percent of the profits, contingent on the performance of the new game. LeBron’s astute business acumen enabled him to grasp the importance of having both equity and control in such business ventures.
Apart from Max Verstappen, Lando Norris has been the most in-form driver in F1 over the last few weeks. The McLaren star picked up back-to-back P2 positions at Silverstone and then at the Hungaroring. McLaren has been successful as of late in providing him with a competitive car and Zak Brown believes Norris will respect his $94,000,000 contract with the team despite looming interests from Red Bull.
McLaren was once a force to reckon with in F1 but has fallen from grace over the last few years. However, team boss Brown asked Norris to stay patient till 2024, as they are sure they can fight for world championships once again. Their recent on-track performance surge is proof that they are headed in the right direction.
At the same time, certain reports suggest that Red Bull has their eyes on Norris. This is because they want to make a super team with the young Brit and Verstappen from 2025 onwards. For this they have been trying to lure Norris away, but Brown insists that won’t happen.
Brown is confident about keeping Lando Norris at McLaren
Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren is confident that they will be able to keep Norris at Woking despite looming interests from competitors. He oozed confidence while speaking about this in an interview with Sky Sports.
When asked how he can keep the 23-year-old driver in the team, Brown said, “The way you keep him is [to] give him a good racing car. He loves the environment. He loves the team and has been on this journey. Obviously, we were all a bit frustrated at the start of the year, so as long as we keep doing that, he will stick around.”
Admittedly, the young Briton was also impressed by the progress made by his team. At the beginning of the season, Norris and McLaren were struggling to get into the points. Now that has changed, and they are arguably the second fastest team on the grid.
Norris left impressed by McLaren’s advancements
Lando Norris praised his team and the hard work the engineers have done back at the factory on multiple occasions. From the tumultuous start to the 2023 F1 season where they were backmarkers on multiple races, the MCL60s are arguably the second-fastest team on the grid right now.
Speaking to Nico Rosberg after the conclusion of the Hungarian GP, the 23-year-old also admitted that the papayas might make a move towards winning races as well. Given the way they are moving ahead and Red Bull having a cost cap penalty, that might turn out to be true by the later stages of this season.
All in all, Norris is world class driver who can compete with the likes of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, or George Russell if he gets a good car. He proved it on more than one occasion and for this, Zak Brown will do anything to keep him at Woking.
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between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton in the battle to be best of the rest behind Red Bull in the WDC 
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| Sainz came on the radio to suggest to Ricky that he thinks that the FIA should wait 5 extra minutes for the rain to clear instead of starting sooner and doing 5 or so laps behind the safety car. Especially because they know there won’t be more rain.
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Good start, making 5 places in the first lap, but we didn’t have the pace on the Hards compared to the top. We will discuss internally as always. We were expecting more and we need to work on our weaknesses.
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