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Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff a massive shock ahead of the 2024 campaign when he announced his move to Ferrari at the end of the season. The Briton’s chat with Wolff to reveal this news would have arguably been the most difficult conversation the 39-year-old had during his illustrious career. Wolff has now shed light on the matter and explained how Hamilton wanted to get away from the “emotional burden.”

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While speaking to Fox News Australia ahead of the race in Melbourne this past weekend, Wolff said (as quoted by motorsportweek.com), “He came back (from winter holidays) and said, ‘Can we have a coffee? ‘ He came for the coffee. That’s the normal thing we’re doing when the season kicks off, and he said, ‘I’m leaving for Ferrari.’ And I said, ‘Really?”

Wolff then revealed that although it did not surprise him that Hamilton wanted to join Ferrari in 2025, he did not expect the Briton to update him with this news even before the 2024 season began. Wolff explained, “I said, ‘Why at the beginning of the season?’ He said he just wanted to have it out and not have it as a burden, emotional burden“.

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Although Hamilton to Ferrari rumors were rampant last year, few believed them. Hence, it came as a shock to many when the rumors turned into reality.

F1 expert Lawrence Barretto revealed at the start of the 2024 season that it was a conversation between Ferrari president John Elkann and Hamilton that convinced the 39-year-old to move to Maranello. With Hamilton leaving for Ferrari in 2025, Mercedes will have a huge vacuum to fill.

Who can Mercedes replace Lewis Hamilton with?

Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is not only important for Mercedes to produce results on the track but also is an important figure in promoting the brand. Since the Briton is arguably the most successful driver in the sport’s history, Mercedes will find it very difficult to replace him.

Over the past weeks, several names have emerged as potential prospects who can replace Hamilton. Perhaps the most surprising name of them all is three-time champion Max Verstappen. Because of the ongoing turmoil at Red Bull, Toto Wolff hopes to convince the Dutchman to sign for his side.

Meanwhile, the other top prospects include two-time champion Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard, currently in the last year of his contract with Aston Martin, has admitted that he will likely be one of the most sought-after drivers during the silly season as he is the only double world champion available.

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A third driver that most experts believe Mercedes can sign is 17-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Italian is racing in F2 with Prema Racing and is believed to be among the most talented young drivers on the grid.

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Amid the recent unrest within Red Bull, reports surfaced of Max Verstappen not wanting to be on the team anymore. When Red Bull launched an investigation into Helmut Marko, Verstappen was outspoken in supporting the 80-year-old. He outrightly claimed that he, too, would leave Red Bull should Marko leave. A supposed ‘Marko clause’ in Verstappen’s contract allows him to leave the team without repercussions. Given the same, Mercedes emerged as the surprise team to sign the Dutchman.

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Talking about the possibility of the move, Toto Wolff claimed Mercedes must improve their car before they can bring Verstappen over. They need good equipment before dreaming about what their future can be. Wolff added each team on the grid would be willing to do handstands for the possibility of signing the 3X reigning world champion. Christian Horner also claimed Verstappen was free to decide on his future. However, he added he was confident that the Dutchman would serve the entirety of his contract. Given all of the above, uncertainty remains intact around the future of Verstappen, with teams waiting to pounce on an opportunity to sign him.

Although speaking ahead of the Australian GP, Verstappen did try to shut down all the rumors. In an interview with the Project, the Dutchman was asked if there was a scenario in which we would see him out of the blue overalls, and he replied, “Once I stop driving.”

Sergio Perez has already signed an extension, claims F1 expert

The future of Sergio Perez at Red Bull has been up for debate for quite some time now. It all began in 2023 when Max Verstappen built an unassailable lead over the rest of the grid, including his teammate. Failing to match up with his Dutch counterpart, Perez came under fire for his performance. Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo impressed everyone with his performances for (formerly) AlphaTauri, further sending Perez’s future into doubt.

However, F1 expert Peter Windsor recently made a startling revelation on his Official YouTube channel. The former Ferrari GM claimed he had heard from reliable sources that Perez had already signed a contract extension with Red Bull.

“I heard, in the paddock area, from various sources that are pretty reliable, that Sergio [Perez] has already renewed his contract for next year.”

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Should the latest update by Windsor be true, it would be a huge blow to the hopes of Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda. Sainz is currently out of a driving seat for 2025 and is hoping to impress a team enough to sign him. Given the fact that he is the only driver to defeat Red Bull in 2023 and 2024 (so far), chances were that the Milton Keynes-based outfit would want to join forces with him. Meanwhile, Honda-backed Tsunoda has been a part of the Red Bull setup for over four years but hasn’t had the chance to drive with the senior team.

Tsunoda has been off to a flying start in 2024, outperforming Daniel Ricciardo every step of the way. However, the performances might not translate to him getting a promotion. If Windsor’s claims are indeed true, the question mark over Perez’s head has changed teams and now dangles over the head of Max Verstappen.

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Lewis Hamilton announced earlier last month that he would join Ferrari in the upcoming season. With this, the seven-time champion will end his 12-year relationship with the Silver Arrows. Considering this, a former team principal has weighed in his perspective. According to ex-Haas boss, Guenther Steiner, Lewis Hamilton made the right choice by moving to Ferrari next year.

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In his conversation with Sky Sports F1, Steiner said as quoted by Motorsport.com, “In 2026 there will be completely new rules for the engine and the chassis, so the cars will be rebuilt. If he is lucky and things go in the right direction, and Ferrari produces a good car, it could be that he wins his eighth title there.”

Previously, Steiner compared Hamilton’s Ferrari move to his Mercedes switch from 2013. The Briton joined the Silver Arrows in a high-profile move, which was interesting since the team wasn’t dominating at that time. Nevertheless, a year after he joined, his choice proved wise. This was because Hamilton won six driver championships with the team and the team itself won eight consecutive titles.

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Hamilton has yet again decided to join a team that isn’t at the top currently. Interestingly, according to Steiner, by making this choice, the 39-year-old is taking a fresh gamble that might turn in his favor.

Speaking about Ferrari, the team has been building momentum since the end of 2023. However, as per Steiner, whether Hamilton will fight for the championship with Ferrari in 2025 remains to be seen.

Nevertheless, the Italian noted that Ferrari might become a team to seize the lead in 2026 because of new engine regulations. Although Steiner’s forecasting on Hamilton’s future is not entirely new, he has previously claimed that Mercedes would be the only team to take a chance on the Briton.

What did Guenther Steiner say regarding other teams’ willingness to make room for Lewis Hamilton?

Mercedes has faced significant challenges over the past two years. While the Brackley squad faced difficulties in 2022 due to porpoising, in 2023, they took the wrong development path. At that moment, there was a lot of conjecture over Hamilton’s future with the Silver Arrows. Notably, amidst the rumors, a statement came from Steiner that the Briton can’t do better than Mercedes.

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For Steiner, the only team that was stronger than Mercedes was Red Bull. However, as per the 58-year-old, the Milton Keynes side was too busy investing in Hamilton’s rival Max Verstappen. As a result, Steiner believed that Mercedes was the only squad that could suit Hamilton, as he was nearing the conclusion of his career.

According to RacingNews365, Steiner told the Mail, “Red Bull has put everything on Max. Max is their man. Why would they now change Max for Lewis?”

However, as time passed, it became evident that Steiner had made an incorrect prediction with Hamilton’s big switch to Ferrari, leaving Mercedes in the doldrums.

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Max Verstappen for the third year in a row seems to be untouchable. With the Red Bull cars under the current regulations being the fastest, he is decimating every opposition of his. So much so that his teammate, Sergio Perez, who runs the same car, is unable to be even near him. However, ex-F1 driver Hans-Joachim Stuck believes, as he said to Eurosport, based on a report by GP Blog, that Max Verstappen would have been having bad sleep days if Carlos Sainz was his teammate.

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“First of all, I would like it, because competition stimulates the business aspect. Then Max [Verstappen] would definitely have to accelerate, which he can do. Secondly, I’m sure Max would sleep worse if he knew Sainz was going to be his new teammate,” said Stuck.

In the last race, when Verstappen had to retire, Sainz won comprehensively. And this is not the first time when Sainz took the show away when Red Bull struggled. Even in Singapore last year, the case was pretty similar. However, Ferrari deserve credit for the same as well.

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Throughout the weekend, the Prancing Horses showed a better pace and were always in contention to win. The Dutchman’s retirement just cemented it. So, as of now, the standings look really tight. And if Sainz hadn’t missed the Saudi Arabian GP, he most likely would have led the standings after the last round.

However, for many, it’s a shame that for 2025, Sainz right now is without a team. The Spaniard himself joked in front of the media that he is unemployed for the next year. But, winning the Australian GP might have made things interesting for him.

Carlos Sainz: The hottest property in town?

With Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes, there is already a vacancy to fill at Brackley. On the other hand, with Sergio Perez running in the final year of his contract with Red Bull, the Milton Keynes-based outfit could potentially replace him with Carlos Sainz if the Mexican continues to underperform.

Therefore, both Mercedes and Red Bull are likely to at least contest for the three-time race winner. It’s likely, with the new regulations fast approaching, that Sainz might choose a team that has better prospects for the future even though Red Bull is dominating right now.

Meanwhile, there are other drivers who would be contesting for both seats. Fernando Alonso is also rumored to be linked with both teams. And since the 42-year-old might only race for a year more, Red Bull could be his first choice due to the favorable chances in the championship fight.

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As for Sainz, he is likely to affect the driver market greatly despite not having decorated stats like Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton. Till then, there is also a possibility that Sainz tastes more success with Ferrari.

Teenage heavyweight Moses Itauma could be boxing’s next superstar – but the Brit has already taken a shot at the current kings.

The 19-year-old recently moved to 8-0 with another brutal knockout, seeing off Dan Garber in the first round last Friday night.

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Fury is one of Itauma’s biggest fans
WBC champion Tyson Fury has called Itauma the ‘future of the division’, while pundits have likened him to heavyweight legend Mike Tyson due to his explosive power that saw a teenage Tyson tear through the division en route to becoming its youngest champion.

Fury knows all about Itauma’s talent after a recent sparring session between the two big-hitters.

A 16-year-old Itauma also sparred with two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in 2021.

When talkSPORT asked the young prodigy whether Fury hits hardest, Itauma responded: “No, but he’s so unique. Joshua hit me very hard.

“I sparred him [Joshua] when I was 16. I only did a couple of rounds, but that was enough.”

Opinions have shifted on Fury and Joshua following their respective victories over MMA-champion-turned-boxer Francis Ngannou.

Fury was knocked down and got an unconvincing majority decision, while Joshua delivered a brutal knockout in the second round.

The heavyweight division will crown its first unified king in more than two decades when Fury meets IBF, WBA and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk on May 18.

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Itauma has been learning from the best and many expect him to take the heavyweight division by storm
Itauma hopes to reach those heights one day, but for now, he still believes Fury is the best around.

The heavyweight said: “He [Fury] gave me loads of advice. Currently, I think he is No.1. There are so many factors people don’t take into account.

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“Joshua had something to learn off [before fighting Ngannou], Fury never did. Fury was the first person to do that crossover.

“It was great entertainment. Whether he took it seriously is another thing.”

Itauma insisted neither fighter made him wobble, but also explained the complicated nature of sparring big men before lucrative fights.

He said: “I haven’t wobbled. We’re big guys. All of us have the capability to knock each other out and it only takes one shot.

“Let’s say, I go in there and I knock someone out in sparring, they can’t spar for six weeks and I’m going to struggle to get a sparring partner.

“You don’t really learn from knocking people out in sparring.”

Itauma continued: “If I go in there, he’s just tapping and I’m trying to knock him out, I’ll look like a… you know.

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Joshua’s power left a lasting impression on ItaumaCredit: Getty
“If he goes in there and tries to knock me out, but I’m going easy, it doesn’t make sense. So you have an unspoken agreement.

“You feel out what the first minute is like and you gauge it from there.”

Mike Tyson left the ring in a furious rage after his infamous rant about Lennox Lewis in 2000.

Frank Warren agreed to host two fights in the UK for the iconic American heavyweight just after the turn of the millennium, when he was was far past his prime and been beaten twice by Evander Holyfield.

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The fight was over as soon as it began, but Tyson was like a man possessed and the referee got caught in the crossfireCredit: AFP
Tyson still had his eyes firmly fixed on one last title shot against Lennox Lewis, who had dethroned Holyfield in 1999.

The second of these UK fights came up in Glasgow at Hampden Park, where Iron Mike obliterated Lou Savarese in one round, even taking out the referee in the process.

In his post-fight interview, Tyson raged about Lewis, even threatening to ‘eat his children’.

This was despite the fact the Brit had no children at the time.

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Ringside for that fight as part of the commentary team was Spencer Oliver, in the early stages of his career as a pundit.

Oliver recalled on talkSPORT Fight Night: “I remember when Mike Tyson came over here and boxed Lou Savarese up in Scotland.

“I grew up listening to Mike Tyson, he was my childhood hero, he inspired me into the sport of boxing.

“I get up there to do the commentary with Steve Collins next to me.

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Tyson was a wild character for much of his fighting careerCredit: AFP
“It was pouring down with rain, freezing cold, we had some poor person standing over us holding the umbrella getting soaked themselves.

“And we were doing the commentary – he took out the referee and Savarese in the first round.

“Then he started talking about eating Lennox Lewis’ kids.

“He was steaming when he came out [of the ring].

“So my childhood hero – who I’ve grown up wishing and wanting to speak to – as he’s walking past me you could feel the heat coming from him and see his nostrils flaring and he was steaming.

“I thought, ‘Do not look at this guy, do not make eye contact,’ because he would have taken me out.

“Steve Collins was the same. I went, ‘Don’t look at him Steve, put your head down, put your head down.’

“Everyone was going, ‘Oh Mike, we love you,’ but he was raging.”

Eddie Hearn has slammed Francis Ngannou for appearing to suggest that his demolishing defeat by Anthony Joshua was down to his early arrival at the arena.

Joshua knocked down the former UFC heavyweight champion three times in two rounds to secure a dominant victory in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou, in a recent interview on the MMA Hour, said that he arrived at the Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, two hours earlier than Joshua, appearing to suggest that this was a ‘trick’ to tire him out.

Joshua’s promoter Hearn has taken exception with the comments, suggesting the 37-year-old ‘should know better’.

He told Boxing Social: ‘I was baffled. It is a bit disappointing really.

Francis Ngannou appeared to suggest that his convincing loss to Anthony Joshua was down to him being asked to arrive at the Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, early ahead of the fight

He said he arrived two hours before Joshua, who knocked him down three times in two rounds to secure a dominant victory

Eddie Hearn (left) described Ngannou’s apparent excuse as ‘baffling’ and suggested that it showed the UFC fighter’s ‘inexperience’ in the world of boxing

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‘He said they got him to the arena (early), who is they? You get given times by the broadcaster.

‘He said that he was made to come to the arena early to tire him out for the fight, which is really an inexperienced boxing guy talking here, he should know better.

‘You get your time, which is the ideal time that the organiser or the broadcaster would like you there, you make your own mind up.

‘Some fighters like to get there three hours before, some like to get there an hour before, it all depends on the fighter.

‘If AJ is told for example that “we want you there at 10 ‘o’clock” and we know that the fight is happening at 1am, then we would come a little bit later, because he doesn’t want to be hanging around that long.’

Hearn also reacted to a social media post which contained Ngannou’s comments, stating: ‘I’m not sure he has come round yet.’

Ngannou after the fight confessed that he couldn’t remember being knocked out by Joshua and that from going back to his stool in between the first and second rounds, he ‘wasn’t there anymore‘.

In his interview on the MMA Hour, when asked if fighting late around 3am ‘screwed’ him up, he replied: ‘We both fight at 3am but what I think, something that happened is that they got me to the arena very early, like 10.30pm.

Hearn said Joshua likes to arrive at the arena late as he doesn’t want to be ‘hanging around’

Ngannou couldn’t remember being knocked out by Joshua in the second round of their bout

‘Then, when we get to the arena they tell me that I am scheduled to fight at about 1.45am and then around 1am they come to the locker and Joshua hasn’t arrived.

‘And I’m like we’re fighting at the same time but for some reason I was there for the fight at least two hours before him.

‘Even during the week we had to go places and wait. Dewey was like “they do this kind of trick to get you tired.”

A former Mongols biker is a boxing champion less than two years on from being shot in the chest six times.

Sam Abdulrahim, 34, was shot while at his cousin’s funeral at Fawkner Cemetery, in Melbourne‘s northern suburbs, in June 2022.

He was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition but survived, telling his gangland rivals: ‘Allah is bigger than all these flops, they’ll get their day.’

And now the 34-year-old known as ‘The Punisher’ has won the WBC Australian cruiserweight championship after defeating Thailand‘s Panya Chomphoophuang on Thursday.

The pair were meant to meet at Melbourne’s the Furlan Club but the venue was set ablaze just days before he was due to step into the ring last month.

Sam Abdulrahim is a boxing world champion after winning on Thursday night

Abdulrahim, a former Mongols bikie, had made a ‘miraculous’ recovery after being shot in the chest six times at a funeral

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The fire forced the family run venue to be shut down and detectives have linked the incident to Victoria’s tobacco wars, with News Corp suggestion tensions between exiled underworld boss Kazem Hamad and Abdulrahim have been rife for some time.

Instead, the undefeated fighter wn his title overseas, securing a knockout victory in the fifth round with a beautiful uppercut that left Chomphoophuang doubled over.

Abdulrahim could not contain his joy as his new belt was wrapped around his waist after the bout, posing with his team for winning pictures.

He later shared a series of congratulatory posts to his Instagram page.

Attackers travelling in a Mazda ambushed Abdulrahim’s Mercedes car and fired several rounds into the kickboxer’s luxury vehicle during the bungled shooting in June 2022.

Abdulrahim then managed to escape and drive to a nearby police station to seek help.

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz attended the Valentino ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion collection on Sunday during Paris Fashion Week.

The heiress, 27, flashed her black bra beneath a sheer turtle neck top with white embroidery, which she teamed up with baggy faded jeans.

Having bleached her eyebrows for the event, she toted her essentials around in a miniature black handbag while elevating her height with white platform heels.

Couple: Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz attended the Valentino ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion collection on Sunday during Paris Fashion Week

Brooklyn and Nicola attend Valentino and Givenchy’s PFW show

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Meanwhile, Brooklyn, 23, cut a dapper figure in a brown checked coat which he layered with a white Valentino T-shirt and light blue jeans.

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He completed his look with black boots and wore his brown locks in a short shaggy do, while Nicola wore her matching tresses in a sleek middle parting.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s mum Victoria was pictured departing a Balenciaga store at Avenue Montaigne after making a solo shopping trip.

Hot stuff: The heiress, 27, flashed her black bra beneath a sheer turtle neck top with white embroidery, which she teamed up with baggy faded jeans

Chic: She toted her essentials around in a miniature black handbag while elevating her height with white platform heels

Out of this world: Nicola bleached her eyebrows for the event

The designer, 48, looked ever-chic in a cream pussy bow blouse which she teamed up with a black miniskirt.

It comes after Victoria was seen chatting to Brooklyn outside her Paris Fashion Week show while Nicola  socialised with Cruz’s girlfriend Tana Holding as the family reunited following feud rumours.

The Spice Girl had extended an invitation to her eldest son and his wife Nicola, for her French fashion debut on Friday following rumours of a family feud.

Suave: Meanwhile, Brooklyn, 23, cut a dapper figure in a brown checked coat which he layered with a white Valentino T-shirt and light blue jeans

Looking good: He completed his look with black boots and wore his brown locks in a short shaggy do, while Nicola wore her matching tresses in a sleek middle parting

Loved-up: The pair seemed to be enjoying one another’s company

The couple attended and arrived half an hour early to show their support, with ‘lots of hugs’ going on when they were all reunited for the first time since this summer, said a source in the room.

And video footage taken outside the event shows Victoria laughing with her son Brooklyn, while Nicola socialised with Cruz’s girlfriend Tana Holding and Harper Seven.

During their avid chat, a woman approaches Victoria but she points at her son and instead continues their conversation, with the woman then walking away.

Show-stopping: Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s mum Victoria was pictured departing a Balenciaga store at Avenue Montaigne after making a solo shopping trip

Trendy: The designer, 48, looked ever-chic in a cream pussy bow blouse which she teamed up with a black miniskirt

The mother and son then edge towards Nicola, who is facing the other way as she chats to Brooklyn’s sister Harper, 11, and Cruz’s model girlfriend Tana.

Brooklyn is seen placing his hand on his wife’s back and holding the waistband of her jeans as he continues speaking to his mother, while Nicola carries on her chat with Tana.

The footage ends with Victoria standing next to Nicola as Brooklyn stands behind his wife with his arm around her waist.

Brooklyn and Nicola – who arrived separate to the Beckhams – walked hand-in-hand as they stepped out at the event, with the heiress gazing lovingly into her husband’s eyes.

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After entering Victoria’s much-anticipated fashion show, the couple sat on the front row with Brooklyn’s father David, 47, and his siblings – Harper, Romeo, 20, and Cruz, 17.

Victoria couldn’t hold back her tears as she broke down while taking to the runway – reaching out to hug her husband David during the appearance.

Afterwards, the family got together to celebrate with cocktails, as a source said: ‘There were a lot of smiles and a lot of love in the room, it was a lovely family atmosphere.’

Posing for a snap, Brooklyn and Nicola appeared in high spirits as they beamed while sitting alongside siblings Romeo and Harper, dad David and Vogue’s Anna Wintour and Edward Enninful.

Reunited: It comes after Victoria was seen chatting to her son Brooklyn outside her PFW show while Nicola Peltz socialised with Cruz’s girlfriend Tana Holding as the family reunited

The Beckham family were seen relaxing on their £5million yacht in Miami on Thursday as preparations for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s lavish wedding gather pace.

Romeo, 19, was seen cuddling his girlfriend Mia Regan as they lay on the top deck of the superyacht, called Seven, ahead of his brother Brooklyn’s wedding on Saturday.

The footballer opted to go shirtless as he caught a tan while he put on a cosy display with his model girlfriend, who he has been dating since 2019.

Smitten: Romeo Beckham, 19, was seen cuddling his girlfriend Mia Regan as they lay on the top deck of the superyacht, called Seven, ahead of his brother Brooklyn’s wedding on Saturday

Sweet: The footballer opted to go shirtless as he caught a tan while he put on a cosy display with his model girlfriend, who he has been dating since 2019

Great times: His father David was also seen chatting with his friends and family as he relaxed on the yacht, while he also wrapped his arm around Romeo as they enjoyed their boat ride

Romeo, who will be a best man at Brooklyn’s wedding, cut a casual figure in a blue T-shirt and white shorts with coral patterns as he spent some quality time with Mia, while they also chatted with other guests.

His father David was also seen chatting with his friends and family as he relaxed on the yacht, while he also wrapped his arm around Romeo as they enjoyed their boat ride.

The former professional football player, 46, looked stylish in denim shorts and a black T-shirt with ‘Girls Don’t Cry’ written across the back, while he shielded his face from the sunshine with a navy baseball cap.

Ahead of the much-anticipated wedding, David and Victoria have been seen with their children Harper, ten, and Romeo on their yacht after touching down in Miami with other family members, including Victoria’s niece Libby Adams.

Quality time: Ahead of the much-anticipated wedding, David and Victoria have been seen with their children Harper, ten, and Romeo on their yacht after touching down in Miami with other family members, including Victoria’s niece Libby Adams

Couple: Mia cut a casual figure in a pair of brown striped shorts and a yellow tank top, while she kept her essentials in a brown bag during the trip

Father and son: The Beckham family were seen relaxing on their £5million yacht in Miami on Thursday as preparations for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s lavish wedding gather pace

Good spirits: David, 46, was seen chatting with his son Romeo, 19, as they soaked up on the superyacht, called Seven, ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding on Saturday

Sweet: Mia Regan was seen putting her arm around her boyfriend Romeo as they chatted on the superyacht

Kicking back: Romeo also cozied up to his girlfriend Mia Regan, also 19, as they joined other family members and guests in having a fun-filled day on the superyacht

Pals: David and Romeo appeared to be in good spirits as David stood with his arm around his son’s shoulders

Loved-up: Ahead of their lavish nuptials this weekend, the pair admitted they both have some last minute nerves – but are scared of different parts of the celeb-packed ceremony

Father and son: David, 46, was seen wrapping his arm around his son Romeo’s shoulders as they joined other guests in relaxing on the boat ahead of a busy weekend

Smitten: Romeo Beckham, 19, cozied up to his girlfriend Mia Regan, also 19, as they soaked up on the superyacht, called Seven, ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding on Saturday

Sun-kissed: The family’s guests were seen enjoying the balmy weather on the top deck of the superyacht

Vessel: The former Manchester United player named his yacht after his iconic shirt number he wore for six years while playing for Manchester United, while he also wore the number seven for international games for England

Father: It is a big week for David as his eldest son Brooklyn is set to tie the knot with Nicola Peltz on Saturday

Good spirits: David has touched down in Miami this week as they gather ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding

Chatting: David caught up with his friends and family as they spent some downtime on the yacht

The former Manchester United player named his yacht after his iconic shirt number he wore for six years while playing for Manchester United, while he also wore the number seven for international games for England.

Seven also has a special meaning for the David and Victoria as it is also the middle name of their daughter Harper.

The craft can accommodate up to 10 guests in five staterooms, with four crew members on board ready to serve the famous family’s every need.

Elsewhere on Thursday, Brooklyn Beckham appeared to be feeling the strain of wedding planning as he looked tired just two days before his wedding to Nicola Peltz.

Sleepy: Brooklyn Beckham appeared to be feeling the strain of wedding planning as he looked tired just two days before his wedding to Nicola Peltz

Outing: Brooklyn was seen arriving at Nicola Peltz’s £76million family home in Palm Beach in the golf buggy with his two shirtless pals, as he sat with a basketball at his feet

Taking its toll: He appeared slightly sunburnt as he went shirtless for the pre-wedding outing, donning green shorts and white trainers

Tired: The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, looked dishevelled as he rode in a golf buggy with his friends in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday

The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, looked dishevelled as he rode in a golf buggy with his friends in Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursday.

He appeared slightly sunburnt as he went shirtless for the pre-wedding outing, donning green shorts and white trainers as he arrived at the Peltz family mansion.

And earlier in the day, event trucks were seen arriving at Nicola Peltz’s £76million family home in Florida as preparations continue ahead of her and Brooklyn Beckham‘s wedding.

Huge trucks from Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, furniture rental firm Nüage Designs, and Meyer’s Turf & Landscape Nursery were seen drawing up to the property in Palm Beach.

Waves: They enjoyed a leisurely boat trip on Thursday before the busy wedding gets underway

Grinning: David proved himself to be a top host as he entertained his guests on his superyacht

Trip: The fun-filled outing comes just days ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding, which is set to be a busy weekend for the Beckham clan

Chatting: David sat alongside Romeo and Mia as they enjoyed a cruise on the boat, just days ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding

Stepping out: Romeo stepped out at the marina before heading on a luxury cruise with his family and girlfriend Mia

Sunshine: Mia was seen shielding her eyes from the sun as she sat alongside Romeo on the luxurious boat

Stylish: Mia looked effortlessly chic in brown striped shorts, which she teamed with a yellow vest top while she relaxed with her beau

Relaxed: Romeo propped himself up on a cream sofa as he chatted with his girlfriend Mia and other guests

Chatting: David and Romeo stood apart from their other guests as they chatted and enjoyed the views while their other guests relaxed

Kicking back: David chatted with his friends, who sat on a sofa on the lavish yacht, on Thursday

Chilling: Romeo was seen lounging on a sofa and chatting to his girlfriend and other guests

Ocean: David was seen looking out at the sea views as he spent time on his yacht

Good spirits: David, Romeo and Mia were seen laughing and joking with their friends on the superyacht

Vessel: The incredible superyacht Seven boasts a stunning top deck, allowing guests to soak up the sunshine

A golf buggy was also seen outside the Peltz’s gates while a digger and workers were also seen at the property as preparations for Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish £3million ceremony continue.

White marquees were also set up along the shoreline at the Peltz’s mansion on Thursday, with the property appearing dwarfed alongside the huge structures.

The wedding is set to take place at the Peltz family’s oceanfront house on Saturday and is expected to be attended by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, actress Eva Longoria and former footballer Phil Neville.

Victoria’s Spice Girls bandmate Melanie Brown – Mel B – has confirmed she is attending the ceremony, which has been described by friends as ‘Miami society meets British celebrity’.

Boat ride: The family enjoyed some downtime before a busy weekend, as Brooklyn ties the knot with his fiancee Nicola

What’s that? David was seen peering down to the lower deck of the boat while Romeo appeared surprised

Looking good: The former professional football player, 46, looked stylish in denim shorts and a black T-shirt with ‘Girls Don’t Cry’ written across the back, while he shielded his face from the sunshine with a navy baseball cap

Giggles: Romeo and Mia were seen laughing and joking with guests as they soaked up the sun

Grabbing a drink: Romeo was seen grabbing a quick beverage as he relaxed on the yacht

At sea: Romeo and Mia stood and chatted with their guests during the boat cruise

Wedding: David has gathered with his family on the £5million yacht ahead of Brooklyn’s wedding this weekend

Family time: Ahead of the much-anticipated wedding, David and Victoria have been seen with their children Harper, ten, and Romeo on their yacht after touching down in Miami with other family members, including Victoria’s niece Libby Adams

Smitten: Romeo and Mia put on a cosy display as they sat beside one another on the superyacht

Trip: David entertained guests on the yacht, where he has been spending time with his family in recent days

Smitten: Mia and Romeo appeared as loved-up as ever. They went official with their romance in May 2019

Brooklyn’s godfather Sir Elton John will be absent due to the rescheduling of his Yellow Brick Road tour, but the aspiring chef’s other godfather, Dave Gardner, will be there.

There have also been reports that American football legend Tom Brady will be among the guests, possibly with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, but speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could attend are wide of the mark. Brooklyn’s younger brothers, Romeo and Cruz, will be best men, while Harper will be a bridesmaid.

Nicola’s maternal grandmother will be her maid of honour.

Ahead of their lavish nuptials this weekend, the pair admitted they both have some last minute nerves – but are scared of different parts of the celeb-packed ceremony.

After Nicola wrote down that she thought Brooklyn would be most scared of the first dance, he told her: ‘I’m great at dancing, I’m not worried about that,’ as he reveals his answer to be his wedding speech.

Boat: The former Manchester United player named his yacht after his iconic shirt number he wore for six years while playing for Manchester United, while he also wore the number seven for international games for England

Yacht: Seven also has a special meaning for the David and Victoria as it is also the middle name of their daughter Harper

Lavish: The craft can accommodate up to 10 guests in five staterooms, with four crew members on board ready to serve the famous family’s every need

Good spirits: The boat was seen at the marina as the family have spent a lot of time on it in recent days

Meeting: Romeo stood up to hug and welcome their guests as they arrived on the luxury yacht for a day out

Exciting: Preparations are underway for Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding at Nicola Peltz’s £76million family home in Florida on Thursday

Preparations: White marquees were also set up along the shoreline at the Peltz’s mansion on Thursday, with the property appearing dwarfed alongside the huge structures

Party: The wedding is set to take place at the Peltz family’s oceanfront house on Saturday and is expected to be attended by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, actress Eva Longoria and former footballer Phil Neville

 Star-studded: Victoria’s Spice Girls bandmate Melanie Brown – Mel B – has confirmed she is attending the ceremony, which has been described by friends as ‘Miami society meets British celebrity’

Busy: Preparations are well underway for the lavish £3million wedding this weekend

Atmosphere: Smaller marquees were also set up elsewhere on the estate, with some seen near the swimming pool and sports court

Sea views: The three huge marquees were set up on the shoreline will provide guests with stunning ocean views

Busy: Huge trucks from Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, furniture rental firm Nüage Designs, and Meyer’s Turf & Landscape Nursery were seen drawing up to the property in Palm Beach

‘I’m terrified about the first dance, I can’t dance,’ Nicola confessed, only for Brooklyn to pull a face and insist: ‘I’m gonna kill that.’

The loved-up couple matched answers on the question of what they’re most looking forward to about the wedding, sweetly answering ‘marrying you,’ and both think ‘sensitive’ Brooklyn will be the most likely to cry on the big day.

Brooklyn’s father David has no formal role at the wedding, but friends say he has been tasked with ensuring that all the Beckham men look their best.

Brooklyn is understood to have signed a prenuptial agreement with his heiress bride-to-be Nicola. The £380million fortune of Brooklyn’s parents is dwarfed by the estimated £1.3billion wealth of Miss Peltz’s financier father Nelson.

Preparations: A truck from furniture rental firm Nüage Designs was seen pulling up to the property on Thursday

Guest list: The wedding is set to take place at the Peltz family’s oceanfront house on Saturday and is expected to be attended by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, actress Eva Longoria and former footballer Phil Neville

Work: A digger was seen at the property as preparations continue ahead of Saturday’s ceremony

Nuptials: Workers were seen gathering at the property after marquees were erected earlier this week amid preparations

Luxury: Nicola and Brooklyn’s lavish ceremony is set to be worth £3million

Company: Nüage Designs is described as a couture linen and furniture rental company

Invited: Guests including Gordon Ramsay, Dave Gardner and Phil Neville are expected to attend the wedding

Anticipation: The Beckhams have touched down in Miami and are spending time on their luxury £5million yacht ahead of the wedding

Brooklyn Beckham and fiancé Nicola Peltz on Valentine’s Day

As wedding preparations are underway, Nicola recruited Leslie Fremar – a stylist who has worked with Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore and Charlize Theron – to help choose her dress.

The pair travelled to the headquarters of Valentino in Rome and Nicola has confirmed her gown has been designed by the fashion house’s Pierpaolo Piccioli.

‘Nicola trusts Leslie implicitly and, while her dress is being made by Valentino, Leslie is the person she has turned to help with how she will accessorise and how she will have her hair and make-up,’ a source said.

Brooklyn and Miss Peltz met in 2017 and began dating two years later. Announcing their engagement on Instagram in July 2020, Brooklyn wrote: ‘Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes. I am the luckiest man in the world.’

His fiancée wrote: ‘I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side. Your love is the most precious gift.’

Planning: Brooklyn is understood to have signed a prenuptial agreement with his heiress bride-to-be Nicola. The £380million fortune of Brooklyn’s parents is dwarfed by the estimated £1.3billion wealth of Miss Peltz’s financier father Nelson