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IF you’ve got a car and an Android phone, you shouldn’t ever lose your car again.
It’s easy to do: you pull up at the supermarket, do your shop, and then totally forget where you left the car.
Or maybe you’ve dropped it off in a busy multi-storey, or in a new town you’ve never visited before.
Whatever the case, there’s an easy way to use Google Maps on Android to find your parked car.
Google Maps lets you save parking locations, move them, add notes, share them with other people, and get directions to where you left your car.
It only takes a few seconds, and it can save you from a real parking nightmare.
First, you’ll want to save your parking location.
Open the Google Maps app and then tap on the blue dot that shows where you are.
Then choose the option Save Your Parking.
This will set your parking location in Google Maps until you remove it.
If you set the wrong place or you’re ready to swap it for somewhere else, it’s an easy change.
Go into Google Maps, tap on the search bar, go to Parking Location, then choose Parking Location > Change Location.
You can also just tap the Clear X icon to remove your parking location from maps.
If you’ve dropped your car in a multi-storey, you’ll definitely want to add some notes.
Go to Google Maps > Search Bar > Parking Location > More Info.
From there you’ll be able to add information like a parking level or bay number.
And you can even add a photo so you have a specific reference point.
If you want to share where you’ve parked with someone else, go to Google Maps > Search Bar > Parking Location > More Info.
Then just tap on the Share button and send it to someone else.
When you’re finally ready to find your car again, just navigate to the Parking Location in your Google Maps app and choose Directions.
You can also set Google Maps up to give you notifications for your parking.
For instance, it can tell you where you parked and for how long.
Go into Google Maps > Profile > Settings > Notifications > Places.
Then scroll down and turn on Saved Parking.
Depending on your location and device, you might be able to find and add parking to your route.
Here are Google’s official steps to doing it:
If you don’t see these options then your location or device may not support the feature.
That’s not the only handy Android feature that drivers should know about.
Certain car models will let you upload a virtual key to your Android phone.
And you can use this to lock and unlock your car, as well as even opening the boot.
Several car makers offer the service, including BMW, BYD, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and MINI Cooper.
Google also says that the tech is safer than using a regular car key.
“Digital car key uses advanced technology that’s less vulnerable to unauthorized access than key fobs,” Google explained.
“You can also suspend or delete your digital car key if your phone is lost or stolen.”
The feature also lets you share your Digital Car Key with other people via text – and you can end that sharing at any time.
To use, it, you’ll need one of the following Android phones:
Then simply go into your car-maker’s app, pair your car to your account, and then follow the instructions inside the app for setting up a Digital Car Key.
This will then be saved to your Android phone for easy use.
Here's what you need to know...
It’s actually possible to delete digital car keys – and even remove access if your phone is stolen.
To delete a key, just follow these steps from Google:
And to remove key access for a lost or stolen phone, follow these Google steps:
If your phone is lost or stolen, you can remove access to the key through Google Find My Device.
LIAM Payne’s sister has called him ‘her angel’ in an emotional tribute saying ‘we will make sure Bear knows about his daddy.’
Former One Direction star Liam died after falling 45ft from his hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires at 5.04pm on Wednesday.
And his sister Nicola has now paid tribute in a poignant message to her brother.
Nicola wrote: “I have posted about Liam and his achievements over the years with a proud sister alert and that has stood then, now ad always!!!
“I have spent days hoping that it was a mistake and somebody has got it wrong. You were truly too good for this earth, you are an angel who just lived for making people smile and happy.
“You have always shown kindness to everyone you met and it shows with just how many people have confirmed what we always knew!
“We don’t have many pictures together as we never really did that as a family, we never wanted you to feel like you were in a room of fans, but we were your biggest fans always and forever.
“Your talent alone puts you miles ahead, but you also being you.”
Nicola went on: “I have been looking back at the messages from the night I had Ffion, how excited you were to meet her, the jokes we all shared and the laughter that you knew we all needed.
“You led your life with a motto of why bother doing something unless you are brilliant at it, and Liam you were certainly brilliant at everything you did!! Unfortunately this cruel world is always to quick to judge someone from a few 5 second clips, they even think it entitles them to be able to speak like they know you.
“We knew you and we loved you.”
She finished by writing: “I hope you have finally found peace up there and that you’ll continue to look after us all as you have done in life.
“We will make sure Bear knows about his daddy and how much you loved him, we promise this.
“See you soon Liam, Love You xx.”
SHOCKED fans, former co-workers, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death emerged.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
James Cordon also paid his own tribute, describing the star as a “loving and kind soul”.
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: “Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heart-breaking.
“I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family today x.”
Payne previously appeared on Cordon’s The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall – who won X Factor with her bandmates one year after One Direction took part – described him as “the first friend I made in this industry”.
She said: “We fell out of touch as the years went by, but back in 2008 he was the first friend I made in this industry.
“Both of us so young, so ambitious, both hoping we’d ‘make it’. I hope you are at peace now”.
Camila Cabello described his death as a “tragedy” and said he “made an impression” on her when she was a young girl.
Liam’s sister Nicola also shared that she found out about her brother’s death via a news alert, writing in her tribute: “When I saw the news pop up on my phone that you had left us I went cold, I wanted so much for this to be untrue.”
After the message, Nicola shared a string of bittersweet images with Liam – with one smiling selfie, to Liam with his niece, and performing on stage with One Direction.
She also shared a family selfie which saw Liam in the middle, surrounded by his two sisters and mum and dad.
Fans rushed to support Nicole as she shared images and her tribute to Liam.
Liam’s father Geoff Payne is currently in the Argentinian capital organising plans to repatriate his son’s body.
Geoff, who lives with Liam’s mum Karen in Wolverhampton, visited Casa Sur Hotel, the hotel where Liam had been staying on Friday.
He thanked fans who had gathered outside the hotel for their kind words and viewed tributes that had been left to the star.
The family are now working to bring Liam’s body home once a post-mortem is complete.
There are no direct flights between Buenos Aires and London, but the family are said to want as few stops as possible.
The One Direction singer’s sibling Ruth Gibbins has also posted a tribute following the devastating news of Liam’s death.
Ruth shared a lengthy testimonial to her Instagram page, including a message directly addressing the Little Things singer where she said: “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.”
Ruth, 33, recalled their happy memories together in the message, before uploading a bittersweet series of images showing their strong bond.
In her emotional message – which came after Liam, 31, passed in Argentina – she also addressed the dad-of-one’s son Bear, aged seven, who he shares with popstar Cheryl, and insisted “we’ll take care of him.”
FAMILY STATEMENT
The singer’s dad and mum Karen, as well as sisters Ruth and Nicola released a family statement on the tragedy this week.
It read: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.
“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time.”
TRAGIC PASSING
Liam was in Buenos Aires for pal Niall Horan’s tour when he tragically plunged from the third floor on Wednesday afternoon.
A source confirmed to The Sun that Liam has died.
Liam shared a post on Snapchat only minutes before his death and showed him and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.
The singer-songwriter was staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo.
Crowds of heartbroken fans have gathered behind a cordon outside the accommodation to pay tribute to the star.
The star’s cause of death has since been revealed as well as Liam’s tragic final hours.
A GoFundMe page in aid of The Trussell Trust – a charity close to Liam’s heart – has now been launched.
SILENT Hill 2 is one of the biggest releases of the month, and it was hugely popular with fans and critics alike.
It has a huge 86 rating on review aggregate site Metacritic, and people love the changes that were made to the already excellent original.
Doubts were cast about the quality of the remake after Konami announced that Bloober Team would be in charge.
Bloober Team is a Polish studio known for making horror games of varying quality, and people were worried about leaving such a gaming classic in its hands.
Games from Bloober Team have never been terrible, but with ratings between 60 and 75, they never achieved excellence.
That is until SIlent Hill 2, and people were excited to see a new game from Bloober Team during the Xbox Partner Preview.
Cronos: The New Dawn is the next game by Bloober Team, and people are encouraged by Silent Hill 2’s success.
While they are both horror games, Cronos has a completely different look to the recently released remake.
Speaking to GameSpot, director Wojciech Piejko said the two games are: “different pizzas with different toppings both delicious.”
Cronos will be the studio’s first original survival horror IP as it’s not based on an existing game.
The Silent Hill 2 remake had an incredible game at its base, and fans are still cautious about how good Bloober original game would be.
But Bloober Team says it’s going to stick to its strengths, and deliver a game just as good as the Konami remake.
Director Jacek Zięba says that the studio will stick to making horror games to make sure they are strong going forward.
He says: “We want to be a horror company. We want to find our niche, and we think we found our niche, so now we just evolve with it.
“And how that happens is more complex, but it also happens organically in a way, like with Layers of Fear, people in the studio were like, ‘Okay, we made some s****y games before, but we evolve’.”
Piejko adds “We gathered a team that loves horror, so I think, for us, it would not be easy to switch [to other genres], and we don’t want to.”
We were impressed by the teaser trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn. The character designs and concepts felt fresh and interesting.
It’s a smart move by Bloober Team to stick to its strengths by building on the momentum from its last successful release.
We haven’t seen any gameplay yet, so it’s too early to tell if the core of the game will be strong enough to carry it.
Bloober is saying all the right things, but we won’t be able to see if it has turned things around until people have their hands on Cronos.
If you want to read more about Bloober’s last release, check out our Silent Hill 2 review.
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OVER the years, Sonny Jay has become a familiar voice on the airwaves thanks to his top presenting job on Capital FM.
However, when he’s not busy hosting his popular radio show he is enjoying being a parent to baby Mia, with girlfriend Danielle Peazer.
Born on June 30, 1993, in Redbridge, London, Sonny Jay Muharrem, known as Sonny Jay, is a singer and radio presenter.
He first entered the limelight when he auditioned on Britain’s Got Talent back in 2012 with his band, Loveable Rogues.
The London-based band reached the finals of the talent show and was signed to record label Syco Music.
The band went their separate ways in 2015 and Sonny headed for a new career.
In 2016, Sonny started his broadcasting career at a local radio station in Brentford, called Phoenix FM.
However, he was quickly snapped up by Capital FM to present Thursday and Friday overnights.
Sonny then got his big break when it was announced he was joining the Capital Breakfast Show team alongside Roman Kemp and Vick Hope.
Since 2023, he has presented The Capital Late Show.
In 2021, Sonny joined the line-up for Dancing On Ice, and made it to the final with skating pro partner Angela Egan.
After wowing fans and the judges, he was crowned the series winner, beating Faye Brooke, after they both performed the Bolero.
Speaking about his big win Sonny said: “That is mental, thank you so much,” gushed Sonny.
“I wanted to come out of this competition being able to skate with a beer in my hand –- now I can do that and I’ve won the whole thing!
“I feel like I’ve completed life.”
In 2023, Sonny started dating dancer and fitness influencer Danielle Peazer.
His girlfriend famously used to date the late Liam Payne.
After the One Direction star sadly died, Danielle revealed that he had given his “blessing” to her new relationship.
In a heartfelt tribute to Liam, she wrote: “Receiving a message from you a couple of weeks ago expressing your happiness for the love I found with Sonny and Mia is something I’ll cherish forever.”
Before meeting Danielle, Sonny was engaged to Lauren Faith.
However, the pair split in 2022, after she moved to LA to focus on her career.
An insider told us at the time: “Sonny and Lauren have called off the wedding.
“It’s been a busy time for both of them since Sonny won Dancing on Ice and Lauren’s music producing started taking off.
“They’re both determined to focus on their careers and were struggling to make the long-distance work as Lauren spent months in Los Angeles, while Sonny worked in London.
“They both want a fresh start and have wiped each other off of their social media pages.”
In May 2024, Sonny and Danielle welcomed a daughter together, Mia.
Announcing their baby news, they both posted: “And then there were 3…She’s here and she’s perfect.”
Speaking about becoming a dad, Sonny told Thortful: “It’s surprised me how Danielle and I have just kicked into being parents. I find it so odd how one day you’re not a parent and then suddenly you’ve just got this massive responsibility.
“The only thing genuinely that I found so difficult is being up in the night feeding.
“Doing a night feed and not falling asleep – I’m literally shaking my head trying to do everything.
“Scrolling on TikTok just to keep my eyes open, I’ve found that hard.
“I would say that’s the hardest part of it so far.”
A BRITISH tourist has been reportedly raped by another teenager in a hotel in Corfu while she was asleep.
The 18-year-old reported to Greek cops that she was assaulted by a fellow Brit in a hotel during a holiday in Kavos.
The 18-year-old Brit allegedly woke up and immediately asked the Brit what had happened.
The 18-year-old Brit is said to have replied he did not know what had happened either before apologising, Greek media report.
The woman recorded the conversation and gave it to the police when she reported the assault last Wednesday.
A case has been filed against the young Brit for rape.
The 18-year-old female tourist has also been accused of violating the privacy of telephone communication.
Last month another British teen claimed she was raped before being sexually assaulted by two others in separate horror attacks on Menorca.
The 19-year-old reportedly told cops a man had raped her after drinks in a pub at resort Arenal d’en Castell in a grim assault.
Earlier in the summer British tourist was allegedly raped at a nightclub in Lisbon by a member of staff.
The woman, 19, was on holiday in Portugal when she claims a club worker assaulted her in the back room of Urban Beach dance club.
And another British teen has told how he was raped in a restaurant in Magaluf by a Swiss tourist who followed him to the bathroom.
The holidaymaker, 17, had gone out with friends and then stayed to share some drinks with the Swiss man after they were seated at the same table.
A PHONE ping has led cops to find skeletal remains at a waste plant after a student passed out in a rubbish bin.
Agostina Rubini Medina, 24, has been missing for three weeks after disappearing on a night out in Palma, Majorca.
But the Spaniard is now feared dead after she “voluntarily climbed inside one of the rubbish containers and lost consciousness”, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported.
That bin was then collected by a lorry – with cops searching for her body at the landfill site where the truck’s contents were burned.
Investigators have now found skeletal remains and have sent them to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Palma to confirm whether they are Medina’s.
Medina’s mobile phone data was used to reconstruct her movements.
The student was last seen just before midnight on October 2 when she left friends she was drinking with.
Police believe she was waiting for a bus around midnight to head home to Palma Nova, southwest of the main city.
Cops have been able to rule out that she ever got on the bus, instead thinking she climbed into the bin.
They believe she could have dropped her phone in with the trash, climbed in after it, and fell unconscious.
Tragically, a witness was waiting for a bus shortly before her death and noticed her handbag placed neatly next to the container but thought nothing more of it.
Just after midnight on October 3, a lorry collected the rubbish bin with Medina inside.
The witness, who was at the bus stop at 12:12 am, reportedly did not hear her call for help or scream before the binmen arrived at 12:27 am to empty the bin.
The investigating homicide cops say it is “impossible to survive inside a rubbish truck”.
The truck, loaded with seven tonnes of rubbish, delivered its load at 2am where the mobile phone gave its last ping.
National Police have since been searching through 15,000 tonnes of waste in the Son Reus incinerator plant.
Cops’ hypothesis is that the alcohol Medina had drunk mixed with her medication, causing her to lose consciousness.
One pal’s mother said she was doing “everything I can” to help find Medina.
Natalia Rodríguez said: “My daughter Malén was a close friend of Agostina’s sister and, as it is normal, that she also had links with her, despite the fact that Malén was a little older.”
By Ethan Singh, News Reporter
A MUM-of-three who suddenly disappeared was found dead under a pile of rubbish in a garden, an inquest heard.
Kelly Louise Randall, 45, was last seen on May 3, 2022, and her partner reported her missing two days later on May 5.
Cops launched a search for the mum, but she was initially categorised as a low-risk missing person, despite her being a wheelchair user due to a leg amputation.
Six days after her disappearance, her risk level was upgraded to medium, prompting police to search her Swansea home, check local hospitals and review CCTV footage.
Upon learning that Kelly’s wheelchair had been spotted outside a property in Clas y Deri, in the Waunarlwydd area of Swansea, the police concentrated their search efforts there.
Alfred Millman, the homeowner, allowed officers into his property where they found a wheelchair in one of the bedrooms and blood stains on a jumper, mattress, bed sheet, and bedframe.
A mound of rubbish and debris at the back of the Welsh property caught the attention of additional officers called to the scene.
Amongst the debris, an officer spotted clothing, a trainer, and what seemed to be a human arm.
Kelly’s body was tragically discovered and Mr Millman was promptly arrested on suspicion of her murder.
However, DC Minto told the inquest that there was “no evidence found to suggest that Kelly’s death was suspicious”.
JEROD Mayo is under increasing pressure at the New England Patriots and could be axed before the end of the season following a nightmare start to his coaching career, a front office source has told The U.S. Sun.
The former Pats star had the unenviable task of stepping into the shoes of six-time Super Bowl-winning legend Bill Belichick after 24 glorious years in the hot seat.
But a torrid 1-6 start— which includes a shocking six-game losing streak following a weekend thumping in London at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars – has seen the former linebacker begin to lose the locker room as faith from the front office starts to wane.
The Pats insider, who spoke anonymously, told The U.S. Sun about his “frustration” with the current situation and the “pretty pathetic” performances so far this campaign.
Mayo vowed to make the changes before the trip across the pond, but the pain continued, and our source says time is running out.
He says cliques threaten to rip the roster apart, and complaints are already being made to the owners.
“Our team is unbalanced, the coaching decisions so far seem very off with what we have in our roster, and we have players complaining that the chemistry is not there,” moaned the source.
“There is high scrutiny with coach Mayo. He isn’t getting a grip and finding solutions to make things go well so far.”
Owner Robert Kraft always knew losing a football genius like Belichick, who agreed to stand down at the end of last season, would be a struggle.
Yet there are already mounting fears that the situation will get even worse for the rookie coach, who, according to the source, is crumbling under “maximum pressure.”
“Some people involved with the franchise doubt that he will be able to turn things around,” he continued.
“The locker room is broken, and there is maximum pressure on him as some want him out ASAP, as the team hasn’t improved and plays bad football.”
Mayo, 38, enjoyed an impressive NFL career but was installed first as a defensive coordinator and then head coach with no experience—and it’s starting to show.
Some New England fans believe the franchise has never been the same since star quarterback Tom Brady left in 2020.
Mayo has preached about patience, but the future is uncertain with escalating tensions.
“Some say he wasn’t ready, some say he can’t be a head coach, he can’t be the team leader as he doesn’t have the leadership and personality to unite a group of players,” the front office insider said.
“Tensions are very high, our defense has been horrible, and we have shown almost nothing positive since the beginning of the season, so there are big doubts about Mayo being the right man for the job.”
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2. Sean Payton – Broncos – $18 million
=3. Mike Tomlin – Steelers – $16 million
=3. Jim Harbaugh – Chargers – $16 million
5. Sean McVay – Rams – $15 million
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7. John Harbaugh – Ravens – $12 million
=8. Dan Campbell – Lions – $11 million
=8. Sean McDermott – Bills – $11 million
10. Mike MacDonald – Seahawks – $10 million
Mayo still has 10 more weeks to prove he is the right man for the job, but there isn’t any indication that the Patriots will improve against any of their upcoming oponnents.
In the next six weeks they will play the New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts.
It is completely possible that the Patriots come out of that stretch of games without a single win.
If they reach their bye week with a 1-12 record, who knows what the front office could do to try remedying their situation.
Only time will tell if the Patriots are as patient as Mayo is trying to encourage them to be.
TOTO WOLFF slammed F1 stewards’ decision to award George Russell a penalty as a “total joke” before watching Max Verstappen get away with the same thing later on.
The Mercedes chief was heard fuming over the radio to Russell – who recovered to P6 following a pit lane start – as he was awarded a five-second penalty for running Valtteri Bottas off track.
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Wolff said of the steward’s verdict on the radio when the penalty was awarded: “Total joke with the penalty George, total joke.”
However, on lap 52 of the race, championship leader Verstappen appeared to run himself and title rival Lando Norris off the track at Turn 12 as he went up the inside to try and stay ahead at the apex.
The move forced both drivers off track before Norris re-entered the circuit ahead of the Dutchman.
However, F1 stewards then handed the McLaren driver a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage, which reinstated Verstappen in P3 at the end of the race.
Wolff, 52, took issue with the incident given how Russell was punished for a similar move.
On the cool-down lap, Wolff was once again heard speaking to Russell, 26, who asked whether Verstappen had received a penalty.
He replied: “No, he didn’t get a penalty and at the end Lando got a penalty for being forced off and overtaking on the outside.
“I guess it’s a bit biased decision-making but not surprising.”
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A similar incident at Turn One in the first lap had allowed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to sweep into the lead – before going on to win the race – with Verstappen forcing Norris off track to avoid a collision.
Earlier in the race Verstappen had been forced off track himself by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz at Turn 12 who had run deep, though once again no penalty was awarded for the incident.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the race, Wolff added: “It’s inconsistent. With Valtteri [Bottas] it wasn’t even a race.
“Yesterday [Saturday Sprint race] we’ve seen a few of those incidents which were exactly the same that weren’t penalised, racing for real positions actually.
“Receiving that penalty is completely odd and bizarre. I think we know why but obviously I can’t say that on television.”
I EXPECT Max Verstappen to go all guns blazing over the next six-rounds. I also think his experience and aggression could give him the edge.
It seems too little too late for Norris showing consistency, despite that dominant win in Singapore last time out.
You can’t help think what could have been had he sorted out his first-lap issues sooner.
Norris needs to prove he has the mental fortitude, because we all know he’s got the speed, the team and the fastest car.
Verstappen has endured an eight-race winless streak, but he has still managed to score points, with three second-places during that time.
So I think the Dutchman will lift his fourth world-title this season, by the skin of his teeth.
In his own interview about the incident with the broadcaster, Norris said: “They obviously can’t make their minds up for a few laps. It’s not an easy decision otherwise it would have come a bit sooner.
“I tried. He also went off the track. If he’s gone off the track clearly he’s gone in way too hard and also gained an advantage by doing what he did. But I don’t make the rules, so.”
On the other hand, Verstappen accused McLaren of complaining a lot.
The feature and sprint race results this weekend saw the gap in the driver’s championship widen to 57 points.
F1 heads to Mexico next week as the second race in a triple header.
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