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On the eve of the 2024 Chinese GP, Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas was seen getting a measure of the Shanghai International Circuit on his bicycle. A video doing the rounds of X (formerly Twitter) shows the Finnish racing ace taking his cycle out for a spin amid torrential rain at the circuit.

Lewis Hamilton, who was teammates with Bottas at Mercedes from 2017 to 2021, is also known for getting a feel for a new circuit. However, the Briton’s choice of conveyance is his scooter rather than a bicycle, as preferred by the #77 driver.

The last Chinese GP was all the way back in 2019 – when F1 was celebrating its 1000th race. However, due to the COVID pandemic, the track has not featured on the F1 calendar for the past five years.

Naturally, the drivers are all keen to get back up to speed with the track layout, its characteristics, and overtaking spots. Another reason why the teams and drivers are keen to check the track out before an official session is run is that after 2019, the track has been resurfaced.

A resurfaced track, as evidenced by the 2020 Portuguese GP held at Algarve, can be enough to cause trouble for the drivers. With virtually no rubber and a green track, the Chinese GP could be a very unpredictable race with tire warm-up playing a key role in the proceedings.

2024 Chinese GP is building up to be a drama-filled F1 thriller

The Shanghai International Circuit is infamous for high tire degradation. But with the track now being resurfaced, the focus on tire management would shift from preservation to bringing the rubber into its optimum window.

The weather in Shanghai could also add to the drama. While there are no certainties of rain during the main Grand Prix, the prediction for Friday shows that the track would be wet. Moreover, this year’s Chinese GP is a Sprint Race weekend.

This means that the drivers only have one practice session on Friday before jumping straight into the Sprint Shootout. With potentially limited running if there is wet weather, the teams could head into Saturday and Sunday with a virtually untested set-up.

Putting all these factors together, the biggest challenge that the 20 drivers would be facing is one of adaptability. The race might as well be one of attrition, with the fittest driver, in terms of agility and adaptability, taking the accolades away in China.

David Beckham and his wife have been the model couple of the foggy country over the years.

Even though they have been together for more than 25 years, the couple still makes many fans admire their love and attachment for each other.

Sharing on a recent television broadcast, David Beckham admitted that he was soon attracted to Victoria even though he did not understand each other very well.

“I just really liked her, like most people at the time. At that time, I didn’t even know what she really was like. I’m not sure who I’ll be with for the rest of my life,” Beckham said.

According to Mr. Becks, the closer he was to his wife, the more attracted he became.

The co-president of Inter Miami Club admitted that what he likes most about his wife is her strength.

“I didn’t expect to marry such a strong woman. That’s the thing that attracts me most about her,” said the father of four.

In a recent documentary, Beckham openly acknowledged his wife’s vital support during his career, emphasizing her role in helping him through tough times as an England player.

Their unwavering partnership not only weathered the storms of fame but also served as a source of strength during times of adversity, highlighting the depth of their bond.

During his recent confession, Beckham expressed heartfelt gratitude towards his wife, offering words of kindness and appreciation for her unwavering support.

His acknowledgment underscored the depth of their bond and the strength of their partnership through thick and thin.

“I really like her strength and hard work. Besides that, she is also a great mother. I like them to take care of me. We have built a family with four wonderful children,” Beckham added.

Beckham and Victoria have 4 children together, 3 sons namely Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and youngest sister Harper. At this time, Beckham’s sons all moved out and created their own careers.

Beckham and his wife have amassed an estimated fortune of approximately 600 million USD, reflecting their success in both business ventures and creative endeavors.

While Beckham excels in the business realm, his wife also showcases her talent as a designer, contributing to their combined achievements and financial success.

In a bid to ascertain its position as a fantastic stopover destination for all tourists, Qatar Tourism recently launched a new stopover holiday campaign starring global icon David Beckham.

The campaign follows the sportsperson on his action-packed adventure around the country over the course of 48 hours.

Discovering Qatar with David Beckham

In the campaign video, David Beckham explores the charm of Qatar, from touring Doha on a motorbike to savoring local cuisine while camping in the desert.

Watch as David Beckahm unravels the best of Qatar with local personalities.

Starting with food, he tours the spice market at Souq Waqif with Chef Noor Al Mazroei of Rosado Café, learns about the cuisines of Qatar, and discovers the nation’s old-world charms.

He also meets Mexican chef and television personality, Chef Aquiles Chaves and makes tacos infused with Qatari ingredients.

To learn about the culture and history of Qatar, Beckham visits Saad Ismail Al Jassim, one of Qatar’s last legendary pearl divers, to find out about the country’s historic primary industry—pearling.

He delves into local street art with Abdulaziz Yousef, tours the iconic National Museum of Qatar with Sheikha Reem Al Thani, and explores the Katara Cultural Village with Hamida Issa Al Kuwari.

His next stops are jam-packed with adventures: he comes face-to-face with falcons, courtesy of Khalid and Majid, Qatari falcon trainers, at a desert camp near Khor Al Adaid or the Inland Sea

Rides around The Pearl-Qatar (a man-made island with shops, hotels and colourful residential neighbourhoods) with Qatari motorcycle champion Saeed Al Sulaiti

And ends by soaking in views of the skylines and sunsets along with Khalid Al Hamadi, dhow and Qatari Marine Exper, aboard a traditional wooden dhow boat.

Recounting the experience

Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, says

“It has been a pleasure to welcome David to Qatar where he has immersed himself in the culture and experienced the warm hospitality of the people first-hand.

I encourage the millions who transit through Qatar every year to follow David’s footsteps and create their own exciting adventure and memories.

We have something for everyone at incredible value—whether it’s sun-sea-sand, rich heritage, culture, surprising nature, or a modern and fun city break.”

David Beckham agrees. He, too, says Qatar is a great place for a stopover and praises the country for its intriguing cultural, modern, and adventurous experiences.

“Qatar has surprised me with a wide range of great experiences you can have in just 48 hours,” he adds. “The people are warm and welcoming.

They are really passionate about their culture and the mix of modern and traditional [here] creates something really special. It is a great place to spend a few days,” he concludes.

Qatar Tourism’s through-the-line campaign featuring David Beckham will see content across digital advertising, social media channels, Qatar Tourism’s website, and selected partners.

The campaign video will also be hosted on Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system Oryx.

Stopover packages by Qatar Tourism

More than 80 percent of the world’s population live within a six-hour flight from Qatar, making it an excellent destination to transform any stopover into a mini break.

Qatar Airways‘ best-value stopover packages, launched along with this new campaign, make this possible.

The stopover packages start at GBP 12 (INR 1,120) per person, per night for a four-star hotel. For a five-star hotel, the packages are priced at GBP 17 (approximately INR 1,590).

David and Victoria have reportedly been holidaying in Bali with their four children, Brooklyn, 19, Romeo 15, Cruz 12, and Harper seven.

The idyllic location neighbors the island of Lombok, where a 7.0 magnitude quake struck on Sunday.

The family were around 60 miles from the epicentre when the earthquake hit, according to The Sun.

The couple’s offspring are reported to have been left shaken by the earthquake but are all unharmed.

A source told the publication: “They certainly felt the earthquake.

“The children, especially, were a little bit shaken but they are all fine. Their thoughts are obviously with the victims.”

A number of celebrities have been caught up in the terrifying ordeal which has left hundreds dead.

Yesterday, Take That singer Gary Barlow posted a message on Twitter updating fans on his well-being.

“This morning I bumped into so many British families leaving Bali. How lucky we are to have that choice.

“I’ve had the misfortune of being in 7 earthquakes but none have felt more deep and raw as last nights. Followed by numerous after shocks. Praying for everyone affected.”

In a separate Tweet on Sunday, Gary told his 4.3 million followers he was left “shaken”.

He said: “Thank you for your concern – we’re all fine – a bit shaken up.”

Chrissy Teigen, 32, is also currently on holiday in Bali with her singer husband John Legend, 39, and their two children, Luna, two, and Miles, three months.

The model took to social media on Sunday to live tweet the terrifying aftermath of the huge quake and following aftershocks which rocked the island.

In her first online messages, she said: “Oh my god. Bali. Trembling. So long.”

Explaining what it’s like, she said: “Oh man. We are on stilts. It felt like a ride. 15 sold seconds of ‘hoooooly s**t this is happening’.”(sic)

Chrissy then told her 10.6 million Twitter followers she walked outside naked holding her newborn son.

Victoria Beckham shares a remarkably close bond with her 12-year-old daughter, Harper Beckham, often spending quality time together and even sharing clothes and fashion accessories.

However, there remains one secret that Victoria has yet to divulge to Harper, preserving a sense of mystery between them.

In an interview with Allure Magazine, VB revealed her regrets over previously getting a boob job, which she has since recorrected.

Revealing whether she would share this experience with her tween daughter, the former Spice Girl confessed she has mixed feelings.

“If I’m honest, I wish I’d never [gotten implants]. It was a moment in time, and I think I can share my experiences with [Harper]. But we’re not there just yet.”

Harper has taken after her former Spice Girl mum in so many ways, one of the main ones being her obsession with all things beauty.

“We were driving past her favorite makeup store, Space NK, the other day, and David said: ‘Oh, my goodness, your favorite store closed.’

It was so funny. She was like, ‘No, it’s fine, Daddy. Nobody panic. They’re just expanding.’”

Victoria also explained how she’s trying to promote a healthy body image for Harper who has previously pointed out a mole she has as well as a gap in her teeth.

‘That’s your lucky gap.,” Victoria said she told her daughter. Adding: “And Cindy Crawford is a family friend, so I said, ‘Cindy was told to remove her mole, and that mole is what makes Cindy Cindy Crawford.’”

Whether it’s beauty or fashion, it’s safe to say Harper is quickly becoming a mini-fashionista in her own right and always looks so stylish when she steps out alongside her fashion mogul mother.

The latest saw Harper channel her cool-girl chic for Victoria’s work Christmas party.

The youngster donned oversized jeans, a baggy navy blue jumper, and chunky trainers as she posed for a photo.

She also loves her mum’s designs and is often seen in her signature maxi dress with spaghetti straps, which, in true Harper style is seldom complete without her trusty white trainers.

Last week she opted for a black version of the gown to head out to lunch in Miami with Victoria.

Instead of keeping her long honey-blonde tresses down, she opted for an incredibly on-trend slicked-back ponytail, complete with a middle parting.

Kim Kardashian has a wintry weather fashion muse! On Saturday, the SKIMS founder, 43, posted a series of behind-the-scenes looks at her Aspen ski vacation on Instagram

Including one in which she detailed that friend Victoria Beckham is her skiing style icon.

“My fashion ski muse @victoriabeckham” Kardashian wrote over a shot of Beckham, 49, from 2006, wearing a black leather Chanel ski suit.

In the throwback shot, the fashion designer stood in her skis on a slope in the chic winter sports attire, which she accessorized with a large pair of sunglasses and a black headband.

Kardashian’s other Instagram Story posts included several videos of skiers on the slopes, including one of which appeared to be the reality star

Wearing a ski outfit resembling the mid-2000s look worn by Beckham, performing a fun trick of skiing between someone else’s legs.

Reposting the video on her own Instagram Story, Kardashian’s younger sister, Khloé Kardashian

Revealed she was the person the reality star had performed the stunt with. “Me and my Keeks,” she wrote over the video.

Elsewhere on her Instagram Story, Kardashian posted photos of the inside of a wooden lodge, which had patterned blankets piled high in one corner

As well as a shot of a tasty-looking hot chocolate with a large marshmallow.

The sweet beverage was sitting atop a napkin featuring the logo for The Little Nell, a luxury hotel in Aspen.

Kardashian also shared a photo of her legs on a ski lift and a shot of what appeared to be herself, taken from a distance, as she made her way down a slope.

The SKKN by Kim founder’s shout-out to Beckham isn’t the first time the two friends have bonded over fashion.

Last year, Kardashian wore a dress by the star to attend the Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2024 womenswear show in Paris

Which later prompted Beckham to make a version of the dress for herself.

“Now I’m sure a few of you recognize this dress. This was the dress that I created exclusively for Kim to wear to my last show in Paris,”

Beckham explained to her followers in a selfie video of herself in the gown in October.

Beckham added that Kardashian had looked “incredible” in the dress, before revealing it had made her want the dress for herself.

“I think I was the first person to say, ‘I want that dress!’ because Kim really did look sensational in it.

So what I decided to do was create an exclusive stock drop only on victoriabeckham.com where you can register on the link below and check out our exclusive drops

Which do include this dress, which I love,” she said.

“I love the simple shape. I’m moving around so you can see what happens when the light hits the fabric. It’s a soft baby pink and it’s just incredible.

A super flattering shape, very comfortable, a really great fabric. I love it,” Beckham concluded.

At the September show, Kardashian sat in the front row alongside mom Kris Jenner, as the pair watched Kendall Jenner participate.

Earlier last year, Beckham and the reality star also spent a “girls night” together when they both attended a soccer match

Between Inter Miami — co-owned by the fashion designer’s husband, David Beckham — against Cruz Azul in July.

Victoria Beckham’s regular Sunday set up at the Beckham family’s £12 million Cotswolds home is what dreams are made of.

Over the weekend, the fashion mogul took to Instagram to share her ultimate ‘Self-care Sunday’ ritual, filmed from her bedroom at the country bolthole.

The rustic space, decorated with rich forest-green walls, and exposed wooden beams, could be seen in the reflection of a mirror behind Victoria.

Victoria’s 32.7 million followers were given a rare glimpse at an unseen corner of her bedroom

As the en suite she shares with husband David Beckham was visible in the reflection.

The chic bathroom features a large walk-in shower framed with a classic black panelled door and ornate brass-hued handles. Take a look in the clip below…

In the corner of the image, a rustic wooden vanity unit and sink was built beneath a large, round mirror.

Echoing the bedroom’s earthy tones, the bathroom appeared to continue the theme of dark, exposed wood

And cosy oil lamps – reminiscent of Soho Farmhouse, the luxe private member’s club that shares acres with the Beckham’s estate.

It’s not the first time we’ve seen a look inside the magnificent Beckham home, which rivals their £31.5 million London townhouse in Holland Park.

In David’s eponymous Netflix docuseries, the family opened the doors to the lavish country retreat in Chipping Norton

Sharing a look at everything from their idyllic family lounge that belongs in a castle to the five-star set up in the garden

Equipped with a £50k sauna, ice bath, plunge pool and party barn.

“On a Sunday morning, I try and find time for a pamper session,” Victoria said – and it seems her Cotswolds mansion is the perfect place to do so.

“I apply a face mask (I switch between a few face masks that I love depending on what my skin needs).

“I leave this on for as long as I can, then remove with my @VictoriaBeckhamBeauty Daily Cleansing Protocol followed by a session under my LED mask

And then @VictoriaBeckhamBeauty x @AugustinusBader Power Serum + Priming Moisturiser and ready to go for the day!” she revealed.

Nearly a year since Messi officially joined Inter Miami, former player David Beckham is still extremely happy

When he heard that the famous Argentine player agreed to join the team he is president and co-owner of.

“I still think we will definitely sign a contract with Messi’s brother. I asked my partners to come directly to the airport to meet

And make sure it is the real Messi,” said David Beckham. know, in a recent interview on SiriusXM radio system (USA).

David Beckham also explained many things that have not been known until now, in what is considered a historic event on the day Messi

Announced his arrival at Inter Miami in July 2023 and conquered American football.

“We have been chasing Messi since before Inter Miami Club was founded and played its first official match in the MLS tournament (in 2018 and 2020 respectively).

My partner and I once snuck into a hotel in Barcelona to meet Messi’s father, who is also the agent

And I said: “Look, I know Leo (Messi) is not ready right now, but I want your son to play for my club in the future”.

For many years, we have always shown interest in Messi in any event, to let him know that we are always waiting,” David Beckham shared.

“In the summer of 2023, Messi announced that he would end his playing career at PSG after 2 relatively successful years.

He also said he was considering his next step. We know this is the time.

That same month, we knew that we would have to make a decision, make an offer to his agent, because Messi had announced his departure from PSG.

So then, 4 or 5 a.m. in Japan, I’m lying in bed and my phone keeps ringing, buzzing, buzzing… Then I see, “Messi has decided to go to Miami”.

Even now when I remember that feeling, I still get goosebumps. At that time, I sat up in bed and started crying,” David Beckham expressed.

David Beckham also gave factors for him and his partners to always have faith in convincing Messi to come to Inter Miami.

That is in addition to the on-field offer, which includes a combination of commercial and television deals in the generous salary package paid to this famous player.

The familiar elements of culture and language that Miami City brings to Messi also contributed to

Helping the Argentine player make the decision to come to the US and revolutionize football here.

“David Beckham’s vision, combined with perseverance, helped bring one of the most famous players of all time to America and the MLS,” AS (Spain) concluded.

Rebecca Loos made her first public appearance since David and Victoria Beckham addressed the alleged affair involving the footballer.

The Dutch model, previously Beckham’s personal assistant, rose to prominence in 2004 when she claimed to have had a romantic involvement

With the English midfielder during his tenure at Real Madrid. Beckham vehemently denied the accusation, dismissing it as “ludicrous.”

The recent Netflix docuseries “Beckham” shed light on Victoria’s emotional turmoil in the aftermath of the scandal

Describing it as one of the most challenging periods in their marriage. The series prompted Loos to break her silence on Friday, October 6, with her first public post since its release.

Loos chose to share a serene video capturing the snow-covered Norwegian mountains, where she reportedly resides now.

Alongside the footage, she penned a simple yet evocative caption: “Hello Winter! Early as usual.”

Her return to the public eye, albeit subtle, reignited public interest in the scandal that rocked the Beckham family and captivated media attention over a decade ago.

The affair allegations and subsequent fallout left lasting scars on both the Beckhams and Rebecca Loos, underscoring the complex interplay between fame, relationships

And the media spotlight. As Loos reemerges into public view, the saga continues to fascinate audiences, offering glimpses into the enduring reverberations of a highly publicized scandal.

Coach Alan Pardew recently became concerned that England star Jude Bellingham could follow in David Beckham’s footsteps at the 1998 World Cup.

Recently, coach Alan Pardew commented on talented young midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Accordingly, he said that the England team is lucky to own one of the most promising players in the world at the moment.

However, he also warned that the former Birmingham player could easily fall and there could be moments similar to

David Beckham’s red card in the 1998 World Cup match against Argentina. The former Newcastle coach said on TalkSport:

“He’s used to it and I think Jude is disappointed because he wanted to do well like that.

Yesterday, in front of the camera, he excited the crowd, he’s a really motivated person when cheering.” the whole team.

We’re lucky to have him, you’d probably have to say he’s one of the top three players in the world.

Although he is a special talent, Jude will have moments like Becks did.

He will have times when he does something like he doesn’t keep a cool head and gets into trouble, let’s hope that doesn’t happen in this tournament

Because I think he will be very, very important.” Although Jude Bellingham is a talented player, he is also famous for lacking composure.

Often arguing with the referee, even swearing, often causes the midfielder born in 2003 to receive a penalty.

Most recently, Bellingham received a red card in the match against Valencia for Real Madrid in La Liga.

David Beckham at the 1998 World Cup in the match against Argentina also had a situation where he lost his temper.

The Man United midfielder was fouled but could not keep calm and was given a red card, as a result, the England team also stopped progressing at that year’s World Cup.

With the above data, it is extremely important for Bellingham to stay calm in those situations, it can affect the results of the England team in a tournament.