“MY HEART CAN’T TAKE THIS…” Dianne Buswell drops a shocking bombshell as she finally reveals her “little secret” with Joe Sugg — a tender admission so emotional and unexpected it leaves Strictly fans heartbroken and breathless

Strictly’s Dianne Buswell admits ‘my little secret’ as she shares adorable Joe Sugg baby update

It was back in September that the professional dancer announced she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend, Joe Sugg

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell

Dianne Buswell has shared some pictures from when her pregnancy was her ‘little secret’ from her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she compared pictures from then to now as she prepares to welcome her first child.

It was back in September that the professional dancer announced she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, who fans will recall she met on the BBC One dance show back in 2018 when they were partnered together and made it to the final.

They shared an adorable announcement video on social media, in which the parents-to-be could be seen in a clip standing behind a wooden easel with paint and paintbrushes as they got to work on their masterpiece.

The playful clip, set to the iconic Elton John track, Tiny Dancer, then saw the couple painting, before they turned the canvas around to reveal three stick figures – one of Dianne, one of Joe and a baby in the middle of them. They then captioned their post: “Our little baby boy [heart emoji]. We cannot wait to meet you.”

Dianne, who announced her pregnancy just before her return to Strictly, where she was seen being partnered with actor Stefan Dennis for the 2025 series, has since been sharing updates, alongside Joe, on their journey to becoming a mum and dad.

Joe is getting ready for his and Dianne’s arrival(Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)

And in a new post, Joe shared a string of pictures in which he could be seen preparing for his little one’s arrival. In one snap, he could be seen putting a small nappy on a teddy, with Dianne resharing the photo to her Instagram Story and said: “HE’S PRACTISING,” alongside a string of almost-crying emojis.

Meanwhile, Dianne has given a glimpse at how much her baby bump has blossomed as she posted pictures of her sporting a catsuit for a recent pro dancer number on Strictly. During Sunday’s (December 7) Musicals Week results show, the professionals performed a sizzling group number to Cell Block Tango from Chicago.

But the performance was actually filmed back in the summer, when Dianne was yet to reveal she was pregnant. Having found the outfit during her recent day at Elstree Studios, the mum-to-be slipped it back on and highlighted the chance to her body.

Dianne slipped back into the outfit she wore before she announced her pregnancy

Alongside the images, the Australian star wrote: “Back when we filmed this number I hadn’t told any of the pros that I was pregnant yet it was my little secret …. last night I found my outfit on the rack and thought I would do a growth chart… He’s certainly grown.”

Fellow Strictly pro Lauren Oakley was quick to respond, gushing: “LOVE [heart emoji],” while Luba Mushtuk echoed: “[heart emoji] LOVE THIS.” Vito Coppola commented: “Gorjiiiiii,” as Strictly It Takes Two co-host simply posted a string of love heart emojis.

Fans were also quick to respond. @fabiak19 shared: “Love this!! how crazy what a woman’s body can do!! looks incredible.” @tamsin_niven wrote: “I find it so cool that you have all this documented that you can look back on as a family.” @rebecca.2001x shared: “Oh I love. It really does show you how quickly time goes.” @buswellla added: “Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! he has grown so much.”

PEP’S BUDGET PAE-HELLA 

Real reason Pep Guardiola’s restaurant is shutting down revealed – and Rachel Reeves’ brutal Budget is to blame

The restaurant blamed ‘exceptionally challenging trading conditions and increased costs’ for their decision to close up

PEP Guardiola’s restaurant is shutting down — a victim of Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s brutal Budget tax attack.

Tast Catala, set in a swish Manchester street, was regularly used by the Spaniard to entertain City signings and the club’s executive board.

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Pals Pep Guardiola and top chef Paco Pérez served native dishes at the restaurant
 

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Guardiola’s restaurant Tast Catala is shutting down after costs soaredCredit: Eamonn & James Clarke
 

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It has become another victim of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s brutal Budget tax attackCredit: PA
Premier League stars and bosses such as Mikel Arteta and Kevin De Bruyne visited to tuck into dishes including £43 squid ink rice.

Pep and top chef Paco Pérez opened the venue seven years ago to bring a taste of their native Catalonia to the city.

But a statement on its website on Tuesday revealed Tast is closing this Saturday, saying it had faced “exceptionally challenging trading conditions and increased costs”.

Labour Chancellor Ms Reeves has been slammed for letting restaurants and pubs foot the bill in a shake-up of business rates.

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UKHospitality says venues will pay 76 per cent extra on average — leading to fears that hundreds more will shutter up.

This is yet another example of how cost pressures are forcing venues to take the hard decision to close for good.

UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson

Soaring labour and operating costs, rising energy bills, supply issues and lower consumer spending are also hammering the sector.

UKHospitality’s Allen Simpson said last night: “This is yet another example of how cost pressures are forcing venues to take the hard decision to close for good.

“Successive Budgets have dramatically increased the cost of employment and will soon send business rates soaring. Unfortunately, this will only accelerate business closures and job losses.

“I Didn’t Want To Say It… But The Truth Deserves To Be Heard.” Strictly Come Dancing has been THROWN into absolute chaos — because Anton Du Beke has just dropped the most heart-shattering exit bombshell in the show’s 20-year history. Moments before the cameras cut to a commercial break, the ballroom legend looked straight into the lens, voice shaking, and said: “Strictly made me who I am… but it’s time to walk away before I break.” Gasps. Silence. Then devastation. Crew members froze. Fellow judges were visibly gutted. Even Tess Daly was seen wiping tears as the reality hit: The heart of Strictly… is leaving the ballroom. For two decades, Anton carried the show — from his unforgettable 2004 debut to becoming the calm, steady judge everyone trusted in 2019. But tonight? He admitted something fans NEVER expected to hear: “You give your whole life to a show… and one day you realise it’s time to let go.”

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has issued a huge update about the beloved BBC dance competition now that a second contestant has pulled out of the show due to an injury. At the start of the week, Aussie favourite Stefan Davis withdrew from the competition after he “tore his calf so significantly” that he struggled to make it through Saturday night’s performance.

Anton Du Beke has issued a major Strictly update (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

The Neighbours star, who had been partnered up with Dianne Buswell, took a break from the show for one week to help recover from the injury, but after last week’s show, he pulled out of the series altogether due to the pain he suffered during the routine. Now, the 59-year-old judge has given fans an insight into what this will mean for the show.

During an appearance on This Morning on Wednesday (October 22), the dancer turned author revealed that due to the star’s exit, there will now only be “three dancers in the final this year.”

He explained: “Stefan sustained a calf injury, and I think he’d been taking pain killers to get through the show, but he couldn’t keep going after Saturday, it was too bad. So that means that there’ll be three finalists this year instead of four, so hopefully nothing else changes.”

The professional dancer added that Stefan is going to “try his best to make it to the final” for the group number, but it entirely depends on his recovery. But Stefan isn’t the only star who was forced to pull out of the show due to an injury. At the start of the series, Dani Dyer also pulled out of the competition due to an injury, which landed her in hospital.

Dani revealed at the time: “I had a fall in rehearsals and landed funny. I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.

“Apparently doing the Quickstep on a fracture is not advisable (!!) and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance so I’ve had to pull out of the show.”

The world of Formula 1 is no stranger to “Silver Bullets”—those rare, ingenious technical innovations that arrive once a decade and completely rewrite the competitive order. From the double-diffuser of 2009 to the Mercedes “DAS” system of 2020, history is written by the engineers who find a way to dance on the edge of the rulebook. As we look toward the seismic regulation shift of 2026, the first whispers of a new revolution have finally emerged, and they center on a component most fans rarely think about: the front wing actuator.

According to explosive new reports from Autoraer, one of the elite teams on the grid is currently developing a highly secretive electric actuator for their 2026 front wing. In a sport where every milligram is weighed with the intensity of a diamond merchant, this move away from traditional hydraulic systems could be the “unfair advantage” that decides the first world championship of the new era.

The Great 2026 Weight Crisis

To understand why an electric motor in a nose cone is such a big deal, you first have to understand the nightmare facing F1 designers for 2026. The new regulations introduce complex, heavy hybrid power units with massive batteries. To compensate, the FIA is demanding smaller, more agile cars, but meeting the minimum weight requirement has become the “Final Boss” of engineering challenges.

In Formula 1, weight is the enemy of everything. A heavy car accelerates slower, brakes later, eats its tires faster, and is fundamentally lazier through corners. For 2026, many teams are privately terrified that they won’t even be able to hit the minimum weight limit, meaning they will have to run “overweight” and effectively start every race with a self-imposed handicap.

This is where the genius of the electric actuator comes in. Traditionally, active components like the DRS (Drag Reduction System) or the new-for-2026 active front wings rely on hydraulics. A hydraulic system is a mess of heavy high-pressure tubing, oily fluids, pumps, accumulators, and complex seals. It is reliable, but it is incredibly heavy. By switching to a purely electric actuator, a team can rip out all that plumbing and replace it with lightweight wiring and a compact motor. It is the automotive equivalent of trading a heavy cast-iron stove for a sleek induction hob.

The “Free” Lap Time

The narrator of the recent technical breakdown on F1Unraveled put it best: this is “free lap time.” If a team can save several kilograms by going electric, they aren’t just making the car faster; they are giving themselves the freedom to move that saved weight elsewhere in the chassis to improve balance.

The 2026 cars will feature what is known as “X-mode” and “Z-mode”—active aerodynamic settings that allow the car to shed drag on the straights and gain downforce in the corners. This transition must be lightning-fast and perfectly synchronized between the front and rear wings. If the electric system is faster and more precise than the hydraulic alternative, the car will be more stable, giving the driver the confidence to push the absolute limit.

Whodunnit? Narrowing Down the Suspects

The big question remains: Which “elite” team is the one holding this card? We can already start crossing names off the list. Following the post-season tests in Abu Dhabi, insiders noted that both Ferrari and Mercedes were running traditional hydraulic systems to test their 2026 aero concepts. While they could switch later, they appear to be sticking to the “tried and true” path for now.

That leaves the “Big Three” of the 2026 transition: Red Bull, McLaren, and Aston Martin. While McLaren and Red Bull certainly have the engineering muscle to pull this off, the paddock’s collective gaze is turning toward Silverstone.

The Adrian Newey Effect

There is one name that is synonymous with obsessive weight saving and aerodynamic wizardry: Adrian Newey. The “GOAT” of F1 design recently made shockwaves by joining Aston Martin, and his fingerprints are all over this kind of lateral thinking. Newey has spent his career finding ways to make cars smaller, tighter, and lighter than anyone thought possible.

The rumor mill suggests that Aston Martin, backed by the bottomless pockets of Lawrence Stroll, has left no stone unturned. If you are building a “dream team” of engineers, you don’t hire them to build a standard car; you hire them to find the electric breakthrough that catches Ferrari and Mercedes napping. With the AMR26 scheduled for a secret shakedown at Silverstone in January, the world will soon see if the “Green Team” has truly found a way to bypass the laws of physics.

A Signal of Intent

This electric actuator isn’t just a part; it’s a signal. It tells the rest of the grid that the team behind it isn’t playing it safe. They are looking for “marginal gains” in places the competition hasn’t even looked yet. In a sport where titles are won by thousandths of a second, saving a few kilograms in the nose cone could be the difference between a podium and a championship trophy.

As we move closer to the 2026 season opener in Australia, the tension is palpable. The “Weight War” has officially begun, and while some teams are still wrestling with heavy pipes and oily fluids, one team might have already switched the lights on for a new era of dominance. The only question left is: can anyone catch them?

Heartbroken Frankie Bridge opens up about 10-year-old son’s life-changing diagnosis

‘I just feel helpless’

Frankie Bridge has candidly spoken about her son struggling with dyslexia, admitting “it just really breaks my heart”.

Loose Women star Frankie is a proud mum to two sons, Parker, 11, and Carter, 10, whom she shares with husband Wayne. When Carter was eight, he was diagnosed with dyslexia.

And in a recent update, The Saturdays singer Frankie was left emotional as she opened up about the “battle” she is facing as he tries to get Carter the help he needs.

Frankie is a mum to two boys (Credit: ITV)

Frankie Bridge opens up about son’s struggles

In a recent YouTube video, Frankie discussed Carter’s struggles with dyslexia at the moment, as he is refusing to go to school, leaving her feeling “helpless”.

According to the British Dyslexia Association, dyslexia is a “specific learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills”.

“Carter had a bit of a meltdown yesterday, about going to school. He cried I’d say at least an hour, which is becoming a new thing. He’s been crying about going back into school quite a lot,” she told her fans.

The Loose Women star added: “Just finding it really hard, saying things like ‘even food tech there’s loads of writing and science and stuff’ and it just really breaks my heart.

“I find it really difficult to keep sending him in every day. And I know he’s fine when he gets there, he’s doing so much better. But I feel really helpless. And I don’t know what else I can do for him really.”

She has opened up about Carter (Credit: SplashNews.com)

‘I just feel helpless’

Frankie then said: “I know he wants me to say he can be home-schooled. I don’t think that would work for us, and I think it’s really important for him to socialise. I just don’t think it’s realistic for us as a family. I just don’t know what else I can do for him.”

She added: “I don’t want him to hate the next eight years of his education, I don’t want to have to force him in everyday and just know he’s gonna struggle all day. I just feel helpless basically. I need to look in to it, I need to talk to the school.”

Frankie later gave an update in a following video after talking to Carter’s teachers. She said: “I had to come into Carter’s school to help some more stuff in place to help him better with his dyslexia at school, because he’s been really finding it hard.

“It’s been a bit of a battle to get him into school. They just couldn’t be nicer, at the last school it was a complete battle to get them to do anything. But at this school they’re like ‘right let’s do this’.”

Britain Reaches a Boiling Point as Public Outrage Surges and Westminster’s Silence Fuels Even Greater Frustration Across the Country

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Britons have been filming themselves travelling to beaches in France and ‘destroying’ small boats – gaining thousands of views in the process

Sanya Burgess is an award-winning journalist whose investigations have included revealing Deliveroo was not paying the living wage to all riders, despite the company’s pledge to do so. She has also tracked disinformation and far right hate speech in the UK during the Southport riots, conspiracy theories about the attempted shooting of Donald Trump and revealed that Elon Musk was paying some of Tommy Robinson’s legal fees. She has also worked on issues relating to Big Tech and underage gambling, as well as uncovering war crimes and human rights abuses in Iran, Myanmar and the UAE – including the ‘hostage’ tapes of the detained Dubai Princess Latifa.
British vigilantes who spearheaded efforts to fly England flags across the country have launched a new anti-migrant protest – attempting to block illegal Channel crossings.

Using the term “Operation Stop The Boats”, members of the group have been filming themselves 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 small boats before they are used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Posts on social media show members calling for other British men to join them in France, including making a direct appeal to football hooligans, saying “we need to make a stand”.

In one video message shared this week by a member of the Raise the Colours group – the grassroots movement that has seen flags fixed to lampposts, motorway bridges and roundabouts across England – two men are seen evoking military language and the spirit of the British fight against the Nazis in the Second World War.

Claiming to be recording from the northern French coast, one said: “Just like in the 1940s, we must take a stand, and it starts with the men of England and Britain.”

Making an appeal to “firms” – a phrase that refers to football hooligan groups – the other man added: “Our country is doing nothing. Weak government, weaker borders.

“They are doing nothing, so we need to make a stand, boys. Get the lads together, get your firms together, get the lads in the pub, get the lads down the bars, if you’re talking about it and you agree with what we are doing, give us a hand.”

The Government is under pressure to act after more than 36,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/Instagram)
The Government is under pressure to tackle the issue of migration amid a record number of asylum applications, surging small   boat crossings and protests at hotels housing asylum seekers.

On Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a package of reforms to asylum policies aimed at tackling illegal migration, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.

The latest videos shared by those linked to the Raise the Colours group have separately been referred to as “Operation Overlord”.

Earlier clips showed two men saying they were taking matters of illegal migration into their own hands and filming themselves stamping on and smashing a small boat’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves as “patriots” and make a number of claims without evidence, such as that they are stopping “rapists and murderers” from “coming to a town near you”.

One video shared by the group
The flag-raising group, who have a combined 100,000 followers on X and Instagram, also posted a plea on X for donations last week, writing that they are: “STOPPING The  Boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group have recently been shared to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The far-right figure and former leader of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has previously been accused of mobilising football hooligan firms in an attempt to launch anti-Muslim rallies across the country.

Separately, French media reports that the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into “aggravated violence” against migrants by suspected British far-right figures.

One of the details being examined by the French prosecutor is the claim that in September, four men waving British and UK flags verbally and physically attacked migrants on the French coast. It is alleged that they told the migrants they were not welcome in England and proceeded to steal some of their belongings.

The men are not the first anti-migrant figures to travel to France in a bid to take matters into their own hands.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Farage’s former political party, posted a video to their X account showing what appeared to be sleeping migrants in France being woken by people flashing strobe lights in their faces and shouting at them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leader, also posted a video captioned: “In Calais hunting for illegal invaders trying to cross into Britain.”

When Leaders Stay Silent in Our Hour of Need, a Nation Rises — Ordinary Citizens Unite in a Defiant Stand to Protect What Matters Most

British vigilantes slash small migrant boats on French coastline

Britons have been filming themselves travelling to beaches in France and ‘destroying’ small boats – gaining thousands of views in the process

Sanya Burgess is an award-winning journalist whose investigations have included revealing Deliveroo was not paying the living wage to all riders, despite the company’s pledge to do so. She has also tracked disinformation and far right hate speech in the UK during the Southport riots, conspiracy theories about the attempted shooting of Donald Trump and revealed that Elon Musk was paying some of Tommy Robinson’s legal fees. She has also worked on issues relating to Big Tech and underage gambling, as well as uncovering war crimes and human rights abuses in Iran, Myanmar and the UAE – including the ‘hostage’ tapes of the detained Dubai Princess Latifa.
British vigilantes who spearheaded efforts to fly England flags across the country have launched a new anti-migrant protest – attempting to block illegal Channel crossings.

Using the term “Operation Stop The Boats”, members of the group have been filming themselves slashing small boats before they are used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Posts on social media show members calling for other British men to join them in France, including making a direct appeal to football hooligans, saying “we need to make a stand”.

In one video message shared this week by a member of the Raise the Colours group – the grassroots movement that has seen flags fixed to lampposts, motorway bridges and roundabouts across England – two men are seen evoking military language and the spirit of the British fight against the Nazis in the Second World War.

Claiming to be recording from the northern French coast, one said: “Just like in the 1940s, we must take a stand, and it starts with the men of England and Britain.”

Making an appeal to “firms” – a phrase that refers to football hooligan groups – the other man added: “Our country is doing nothing. Weak government, weaker borders.

“They are doing nothing, so we need to make a stand, boys. Get the lads together, get your firms together, get the lads in the pub, get the lads down the bars, if you’re talking about it and you agree with what we are doing, give us a hand.”
The Government is under pressure to act after more than 36,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/Instagram)
The Government is under pressure to tackle the issue of migration amid a record number of asylum applications, surging small boat crossings and protests at hotels housing asylum seekers.

On Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out a package of reforms to asylum policies aimed at tackling illegal migration, telling MPs the current situation is “out of control and unfair”.

The latest videos shared by those linked to the Raise the Colours group have separately been referred to as “Operation Overlord”.

Earlier clips showed two men saying they were taking matters of illegal migration into their own hands and filming themselves stamping on and smashing a small boat’s engine.

In the clips, they refer to themselves as “patriots” and make a number of claims without evidence, such as that they are stopping “rapists and murderers” from “coming to a town near you”.
One video shared by the group (Photo: raisethecolours.org.uk/nstagram)
The flag-raising group, who have a combined 100,000 followers on X and Instagram, also posted a plea on X for donations last week, writing that they are: “STOPPING The Boats, whether the migrants or government like it or not!”

Two videos from the group have recently been shared to the 1.7 million X followers of Tommy Robinson. The far-right figure and former leader of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has previously been accused of mobilising football hooligan firms in an attempt to launch anti-Muslim rallies across the country.

Separately, French media reports that the Dunkirk Public Prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into “aggravated violence” against migrants by suspected British far-right figures.

One of the details being examined by the French prosecutor is the claim that in September, four men waving British and UK flags verbally and physically attacked migrants on the French coast. It is alleged that they told the migrants they were not welcome in England and proceeded to steal some of their belongings.

The men are not the first anti-migrant figures to travel to France in a bid to take matters into their own hands.

In September, Ukip, Nigel Farage’s former political party, posted a video to their X account showing what appeared to be sleeping migrants in France being woken by people flashing strobe lights in their faces and shouting at them.

Nick Tenconi, Ukip’s current leader, also posted a video captioned: “In Calais hunting for illegal invaders trying to cross into Britain.”

The Home Office and French authorities were contacted for comment.

The world of Formula 1 is no stranger to high-stakes drama, but the latest revelations surrounding the sport’s two biggest icons—Lewis Hamilton and Adrian Newey—have sent shockwaves through the paddock. As we look toward the massive regulatory shift in 2026, the contrast between the rising sun at Aston Martin and the gathering clouds at Ferrari couldn’t be more stark. At the heart of this storm is a stinging critique that has left fans and insiders questioning the very role of a modern racing driver.

For years, the “Hamilton to Ferrari” move was whispered as the ultimate romantic conclusion to a legendary career. However, the reality of 2025 has been anything but a fairytale. Ferrari, once the bridesmaid of the championship in 2024, plummeted to a disappointing fourth place in the constructor standings. Hamilton himself suffered through a nightmare string of performances, including three consecutive Q1 exits that left the seven-time world champion looking uncharacteristically vulnerable.

Determined to right the ship, Hamilton reportedly went into “overdrive” mode. He revealed that he had been compiling extensive dossiers of notes, technical feedback, and strategic suggestions to help Ferrari bridge the gap to the front-runners. It was a gesture of total commitment, a veteran champion trying to use his decades of experience to lead a struggling team back to glory. But instead of gratitude, he was met with a verbal cold shower from one of Ferrari’s most formidable former leaders.

Maurizio Arrivabene, the former chief of Ferrari, didn’t hold back when asked about Hamilton’s “dossier” approach. Drawing a biting comparison to Sebastian Vettel’s tenure at Maranello, Arrivabene labeled such documents as “almost useless.” His logic was simple and brutal: “Everyone should mind their own business. When a driver starts playing engineer, that’s it then—it’s really over.”

This sentiment highlights a deep-seated philosophical divide within the sport. To Arrivabene, a driver’s job is to provide raw feedback from the track and the simulator, not to tell the engineers how to design the components. He argued that while a driver feels the car, the “devil is in the details” that only an engineer can truly master. To suggest that a driver’s technical notes are a distraction rather than a roadmap is a heavy blow to Hamilton’s leadership style, especially as he attempts to integrate into the most political team on the grid.

While Ferrari grapples with this internal identity crisis, the atmosphere at Aston Martin is one of electric anticipation. The arrival of Adrian Newey, arguably the greatest designer in the history of the sport, has transformed the team’s outlook overnight. Newey isn’t just joining as a designer; he is stepping into a role as a managing technical partner and, eventually, Team Principal in 2026.

The synergy at Aston Martin is already showing signs of a “dream team” in the making. Koji Watanabe, the president of Honda Racing Corporation, has spoken about the “intense” yet joyful collaboration already taking place between Newey and the engine manufacturer. The two previously shared immense success at Red Bull, and their reunion at Aston Martin suggests a level of technical harmony that Ferrari currently lacks.

Watanabe described their meetings as a whirlwind of technical feedback, competitor analysis, and even management strategy. Unlike the friction seen at Ferrari, the Newey-Honda partnership appears to be built on a foundation of mutual respect and a singular, long-term focus on winning. With Newey at the helm for the 2026 regulation changes—a period where he has historically excelled—Aston Martin is positioning itself to leapfrog the established giants.

The 2026 regulations represent a clean slate. New power units and new chassis designs mean that the hierarchy of the grid is up for grabs. For Aston Martin, the goal is clear: replicate the “out of nowhere” success of 2023, where they fought for podiums from the first race, but this time, sustain it into a championship-winning campaign. With Newey’s genius and Honda’s power, they are the dark horse that everyone is starting to fear.

In contrast, Ferrari stands at a crossroads. The “useless” revelation regarding driver input suggests a rigid structure that might struggle to adapt to the collaborative needs of the modern era. If Hamilton is told to “mind his own business,” Ferrari risks silencing the very instincts that made him a seven-time champion. History has shown that the most successful eras in Formula 1—think Schumacher at Ferrari or Hamilton at Mercedes—were built on a deep, almost symbiotic relationship between the driver and the engineering department. By dismissing Hamilton’s proactive approach, Ferrari may be repeating the mistakes that led to the frustration of the Vettel years.

As we move toward the next season, the narrative is no longer just about who has the fastest car. It’s about culture. It’s about whether a team can listen to its greatest assets or if it will be stifled by its own traditions. Adrian Newey is being given the keys to the kingdom at Aston Martin, while Lewis Hamilton is being told to stay in his lane at Ferrari.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. If Aston Martin succeeds and Ferrari continues to stumble, the “useless” comment will go down in history as one of the most short-sighted dismissals in the sport. For now, Hamilton remains hopeful, clutching his notes and vowing to go the extra mile. Whether Ferrari chooses to read them or leave them in the trash could determine the legacy of the greatest driver of our generation.

One thing is certain: the 2026 season isn’t just a race for points; it’s a battle of philosophies. And as the “intense exchanges” continue behind closed doors, the fans are left to wonder: who will have the last laugh—the engineer-turned-boss or the driver-turned-engineer? The road to 2026 has never looked more dramatic.

“I’m Broken Without You” — Pete Wicks Devastated as He Says Goodbye to Peggy, His Beloved French Bulldog, After Losing the Brave Fight for Life

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, shared the heartbreaking news during a recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, explaining that Peggy actually passed away around a month ago. Pete said he hadn’t spoken publicly about it before, but decided to address it after listeners began wondering why only his other dog, Eric, was with him in the studio.

On the podcast, Pete told listeners that on a sad note, and knowing people would ask, the reason Peggy wasn’t there was because he had lost her recently. He explained that Eric had come into the office because he’d been lonely, adding quietly that Peggy died about a month ago.

Pete had first alarmed fans back in July when he revealed he had “nearly lost” Peggy, sharing that she was about to begin months of treatment. At the time, he posted a photo of the pair cuddling and admitted it had been a tough week, saying Peggy had been through the wars but never gave up. He told followers he was simply happy to have her back home and remained hopeful despite the long road ahead.

Earlier this month, while promoting his U series For Dogs’ Sake, Pete admitted 2025 had been a heavy year emotionally. He revealed he was planning to spend Christmas Day alone with Eric, joking that he’d likely sit at home with a Pot Noodle. Pete said he usually spends Christmas on his own with his dogs, and this year felt no different.

After spending weeks filming at Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Basildon, Pete also spoke about the possibility of adopting another dog one day, but stressed he wouldn’t rush the decision. He explained that while he wants every dog, he has to practise what he preaches, given his unusual lifestyle. He added that Eric, now 12, also gets a say, saying it’s important to find the right companion for him and to get it right, as he always has.

Peggy had been part of Pete’s life since 2018, when he rescued her through French Bulldog Saviours. He has often spoken about his bond with dogs, previously admitting he prefers them to people and that he couldn’t stop crying while filming his emotional animal-focused series.

Pete’s love for dogs began in childhood, when he and his mum adopted their first pet, Arnie, when he was just 10 years old. In 2016, he went on to rescue Eric from Dogs Trust Basildon — the loyal companion who is now helping him through the loss of Peggy.

Here comes the bride! Davina McCall Quietly Marries Michael Douglas in a Small London Ceremony After Two Health Scares: The Real Reason Only 10 Guests Were Invited

Davina McCall has quietly married her long-term partner Michael Douglas in a deeply intimate London ceremony that gathered only the people “who are truly special to them.” The presenter, 58, swapped a traditional gown for a chic white fur-look coat and lace hat as she stepped out of Marylebone Town Hall hand-in-hand with Michael, two months after their whirlwind engagement in Ibiza.

Photos captured the newlyweds beaming as they exited the registry office — Davina in white tights and ankle-strap heels, Michael in a vibrant blue suit — marking a moment friends say was driven by love, gratitude, and her recent health struggles. A source explained that after facing brain tumour surgery and a breast cancer diagnosis, “it just felt right to formalise their marriage. They didn’t see the point in waiting.”

Davina’s daughter Tilly, 21, posted a TikTok teasing the ceremony, while Davina later praised her “lovely” new husband online by sharing a poem describing how love is found not in grand gestures, but in everyday moments: “It’s not the flowers… it’s that cuppa in that favourite mug you use.”

The couple reportedly exchanged vows on Friday in a private service of around ten guests, before attending a friend’s wedding the next day — their first outing as a married couple, proudly showing off her ring.

Davina and Michael had been close friends for years after meeting at Elstree Studios during her Big Brother days, but their bond deepened following her split from ex-husband Matthew Robertson. Their relationship weathered a turbulent period last year, when Davina feared Michael “didn’t want to be with me” while she was recovering from brain surgery. She said she kept asking him the same questions repeatedly and worried she was becoming a burden, but Michael reassured her, telling her: “What are you talking about? I love you — of course I want to be with you.”

Doctors discovered a rare colloid cyst on her brain affecting only three in a million people; shortly after recovering, Davina found a lump in her breast while filming The Masked Singer, prompting another shocking diagnosis. Friends say the double health scare pushed the couple to rethink waiting for a big wedding and instead choose something meaningful, simple and close to home.