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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen's dad convicted of assaulting his daughter but acquitted of abusing Olympic star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN's father has been cleared of abusing the Olympic gold medallist, although he's been FOUND GUILTY of assaulting his daughter, Ingrid. Norwegian athletics star Ingebrigtsen accused his father and former trainer, Gjert, of years of physical and psychological violence throughout his childhood. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Track and field stars Filip, Henrik and Jakob Ingebrigtsen accused their father of years of physical and emotional abuse Credit: AFP 6 Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the trio's trainer, denied the allegations, which ultimately went to court Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 6 Gjert was cleared of abusing two-time Olympic champion Jakob due to insufficient evidence Credit: ALAMY 6 But the court found Gjert guilty of hitting his daughter, Ingrid, during a row in 2022 Credit: NIKE But a court has deemed there to be insufficient evidence to convict Gjert of the allegations made by his youngest son. The court did, however, find Gjert guilty of hitting his daughter Ingrid with a towel during a heated row about her going out with friends back in 2022. The court said there wasn't any serious indication of the fear Jakob alleged Gert instilled in a TV documentary following the family. It also deemed a recording of an argument between the pair at St Moritz training camp in 2019 as insufficient evidence to prove Jakob's claims. The verdict read: "Jakob shows no signs of fear or submission in relation to the defendant. "He stands his ground and retaliates against the defendant's verbal abuse. "Violence in close relationships can occur in secret and remain hidden from the outside world. "However, the explanations and recordings reviewed in the preceding paragraphs are difficult to reconcile with the prosecution's claim that the defendant subjected Jakob to continuous and repeated abuse throughout the period from 2008 to 2018. 6 The Ingebrigtsen brothers accused Gjert of using 'physical violence and threats as part of their upbringing' Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 6 Gjert vehemently denied the allegations but admitted he had a 'traditional and patriarchal' parenting style Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK "Even though Jakob and his brothers and spouses have given credible statements, the total weight of the statements and other evidence reviewed means that the court must conclude that there is reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt." Gert was responsible for the successful training regimes of his sons, Jakob, Henrik and Filip. I was a reality TV star dubbed the 'cardio Kim Kardashian' - now I'm making my own way and targeting Olympic gold Henrik and Filip tasted European glory, while Jakob, who cut coaching ties with his old man in 2022, won 1500m and 5000m at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, respectively. In October 2023, the brothers bravely penned an article detailing alleged abuse from Gjert, who they accused of "using physical violence and threats as part of their upbringing." Gjert, who admitted he had a "traditional and patriarchal" parenting style, vehemently denied the allegations. His lawyer, John Christian Elden, said: "This case has no winners. "And today's verdict shows that all those affected have been exposed to an enormous burden that should have been avoided."
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Lewis Hamilton devastated after hitting RODENT in Canadian GP as damage to Ferrari derails F1 star's race
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR LEWIS HAMILTON was left devastated after killing a rodent during the Canadian Grand Prix The F1 legend ran over a groundhog at near warp speed as he zipped around Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last Sunday afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Sir Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in last Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 The F1 legend accidentally killed a groundhog during the race Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Hamilton ran over the critter during the 12th lap of the race 4 The animal lover was left devastated by the death of the rodent Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK Hamilton ran over the critter on the 12th lap of the race, which resulted in some minor damage to his Ferrari and a loss of downforce. The animal lover was blissfully unaware of his accidental killing of the groundhog and was crushed to have learned its fate from a member of the team. The Stevenage speedster told Sky Sports: "I got a good start [to the race], held position. "I was holding onto the group and managing tyres well, so I was feeling optimistic. READ MORE F1 NEWS 'STUPID, MY FAULT' Norris crashes out of Canadian GP after colliding with team-mate Piastri "Then, and I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog. "That's devastating, I love animals and that's so, so sad. That's never happened to me here before. "But the floor, the right side, there's a hole in it and all the vanes are all gone." Hamilton finished the race - which was won by his former Mercedes team-mate George Russell - in sixth place. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The 40-year-old said: "Given that and we had a brake issue halfway through as well, and we stayed out probably too long after the first stop and came out behind traffic and it just went from one thing to another. "So I'm happy I could just finish, especially with the brake issue I had. Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after 'terrible' performance "We're really in need of an upgrade and there's a lot of things that need to change before we can fight at the front." Hamilton and his rivals will be back in action a week on Sunday at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian Grand Prix.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Lewis Hamilton devastated after hitting RODENT in Canadian GP as damage to Ferrari derails F1 star's race
SIR LEWIS HAMILTON was left devastated after killing a rodent during the Canadian Grand Prix The F1 legend ran over a groundhog at near warp speed as he zipped around Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last Sunday afternoon. Advertisement 4 Sir Lewis Hamilton finished sixth in last Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 The F1 legend accidentally killed a groundhog during the race Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Hamilton ran over the critter during the 12th lap of the race 4 The animal lover was left devastated by the death of the rodent Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK Hamilton ran over the critter on the 12th lap of the race , which resulted in some minor damage to his Ferrari and a loss of downforce. The animal lover was blissfully unaware of his accidental killing of the groundhog and was crushed to have learned its fate from a member of the team. The Stevenage speedster told "I was holding onto the group and managing tyres well, so I was feeling optimistic. Advertisement READ MORE F1 NEWS "Then, and I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog. "That's devastating, I love animals and that's so, so sad. That's never happened to me here before. "But the floor, the right side, there's a hole in it and all the vanes are all gone." Hamilton finished the race - which was won by his former Mercedes team-mate Advertisement Most read in Motorsport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Inside track on Hamilton's life LEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One's most prolific winner. The British speedster lives life in the fast lane both on and off the track, with a string of high-profile romances and jet-set lifestyle. Hamilton made his name at McLaren and Mercedes but stunned the racing world by His exploits have seen him And fans Hamilton's talent saw him go from He And his Hamilton was embroiled in a He also shared high-profile battles with But his most shocking showdown saw The Brit is chasing a record eighth world title - the first of which came in 2008 and has seen Check out all our Lewis Hamilton articles here. The 40-year-old said: "Given that and we had a brake issue halfway through as well, and we stayed out probably too long after the first stop and came out behind traffic and it just went from one thing to another. "So I'm happy I could just finish, especially with the brake issue I had. Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after 'terrible' performance "We're really in need of an upgrade and there's a lot of things that need to change before we can fight at the front." Advertisement Hamilton and his rivals will be back in action a week on Sunday at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian Grand Prix.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
George Russell's X-rated message after Canada pole sets up another battle with Max Verstappen
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GEORGE RUSSELL secured pole to set up a tasty battle with old foe Max Verstappen — then roared: 'What a f***ing lap!' It was the first pole for the Mercedes driver this season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 George Russell is on pole for the Canadian Grand Prix today Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK OFFICIAL 4 The Mercedes ace produced an incredible drive to reignite his rivalry with Max Verstappen Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri trailed Russell in qualifying Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK And it reignites the battle with bitter rival Verstappen, who joins the Brit on the front row and will be desperate to get past him from lights out in today's Canadian Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri finished third — but it was a horror show for his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who was down in seventh. Russell said: 'It was awesome. To get the pole, that last lap was one of the most exhilarating of my life. 'This lap is mighty and to cross the line in P1 was a real surprise — but I was so chuffed with it.' READ MORE F1 NEWS The pits Abandoned F1 track overgrown and covered in rubbish 13 years after last race It was sweet revenge for Russell, who was deliberately driven into by Verstappen in Barcelona last time out. That earned the Dutchman three points on his licence — and the four-time world champion now needs to be on his best behaviour in Canada this weekend as he is just one penalty point away from suspension. When asked about Verstappen, Russell added: 'We're mates, it's all good. 'I've got a few more points on my licence to play with!' JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 George Russell couldn't contain his delight with his incredible lap Credit: X@F1 The row clearly did not put Verstappen off his stride. The 27-year-old said: 'I felt good all weekend — the car was actually in a good window. George Russell furiously hits back at Max Verstappen after the F1 world champion's stinging criticism of him 'I'm very happy with qualifying. I'm already very happy with what we achieved to be on the front row.' Norris was the culprit of a major cock-up in Q3 as he went well wide on his first lap in the final session and failed to record a lap time. The big error from the McLaren driver meant he had to have two more goes at recording a lap time, having already put their tyres through their paces. Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli bagged fourth, while Lewis Hamilton made it into fifth ahead of sixth-placed Fernando Alonso. It came down to the wire and pole position could not be called as Russell fired a warning shot, notching the fastest time in Q2 just ahead of Norris. Verstappen showed you can write him off at your peril as he flew into provisional pole ahead of Piastri in the final session. Yet Aussie Piastri said: 'After how practice went, I'm pretty happy with myself at the moment. I'm already very happy with what we achieved to be on the front row. George Russell 'I'm pretty happy with third, which is a bit different, but I'll take it here.' Alex Albon's engine cover bizarrely flew off his Williams six minutes into Q1 and brought a red flag so debris could be cleared from the track. The cover flew off down the back straight and he nearly lost control into the final chicane due to less downforce. And there was beef between Carlos Sainz and Isack Hadjar in the first session as the Williams driver was booted out in 17th as he felt the Racing Bulls rookie 'massively impeded him'. Williams team principal James Vowles said: 'It's frustrating. Disrupted session, but we had a fast car. 'That's just a car that's staying on line and clearly not aware of what's around him. 'Hadjar, I'm sure, will receive a penalty. We will focus on Alex now.'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
George Russell's X-rated message after Canada pole sets up another battle with Max Verstappen
GEORGE RUSSELL secured pole to set up a tasty battle with old foe Max Verstappen — then roared: 'What a f***ing lap!' It was the first pole for the Mercedes driver this season. 4 George Russell is on pole for the Canadian Grand Prix today Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK OFFICIAL 4 The Mercedes ace produced an incredible drive to reignite his rivalry with Max Verstappen Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri trailed Russell in qualifying Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK And it reignites the battle with bitter rival Verstappen, who joins the Brit on the front row and will be desperate to get past him from lights out in today's Canadian Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri finished third — but it was a horror show for his McLaren team-mate 'This lap is mighty and to cross the line in P1 was a real surprise — but I was so chuffed with it.' READ MORE F1 NEWS It was sweet revenge for Russell, who was deliberately driven into by Verstappen in Barcelona last time out. That earned the Dutchman three points on his licence — and the four-time world champion now needs to be on his best behaviour in Canada this weekend as he is just one penalty point away from suspension. When asked about Verstappen, Russell added: 'We're mates, it's all good. 'I've got a few more points on my licence to play with!' Most read in Motorsport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 George Russell couldn't contain his delight with his incredible lap Credit: X@F1 The row clearly did not put Verstappen off his stride. The 27-year-old said: 'I felt good all weekend — the car was actually in a good window. George Russell furiously hits back at Max Verstappen after the F1 world champion's stinging criticism of him 'I'm very happy with qualifying. I'm already very happy with what we achieved to be on the front row.' Norris was the culprit of a major cock-up in Q3 as he went well wide on his first lap in the final session and failed to record a lap time. The big error from the McLaren driver meant he had to have two more goes at recording a lap time, having already put their tyres through their paces. Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli bagged fourth, while Lewis Hamilton made it into fifth ahead of sixth-placed It came down to the wire and pole position could not be called as Russell fired a warning shot, notching the fastest time in Q2 just ahead of Norris. Verstappen showed you can write him off at your peril as he flew into provisional pole ahead of Piastri in the final session. Yet Aussie Piastri said: 'After how practice went, I'm pretty happy with myself at the moment. I'm already very happy with what we achieved to be on the front row. George Russell 'I'm pretty happy with third, which is a bit different, but I'll take it here.' Alex Albon's engine cover bizarrely flew off his Williams six minutes into Q1 and brought a red flag so debris could be cleared from the track. The cover flew off down the back straight and he nearly lost control into the final chicane due to less downforce. And there was beef between Williams team principal James Vowles said: 'It's frustrating. Disrupted session, but we had a fast car. 'That's just a car that's staying on line and clearly not aware of what's around him. 'Hadjar, I'm sure, will receive a penalty. We will focus on Alex now.'
