Idris Elba has confirmed he was never considered for the role of James Bond. The actor addressed years of speculation in comments to People magazine.
Idris Elba told People that he was “honestly not in the race ever” and added that his “name’s not getting thrown out, no way.” He noted that producers are seeking a younger actor and wished the next 007 well, saying he cannot wait to see the result. Elba reiterated that he “wasn’t in the race in the first place.”
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George Russell remains confident of claiming the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship despite trailing Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 68 points after the Monaco Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso joked that watching the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix from the grandstands would be better than racing his Aston Martin. The comment came during the pre-race drivers' parade at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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Andrew Castle will end his 23-year run as BBC lead tennis commentator after this year's Wimbledon Championships.
British tennis player Dan Evans has expressed disappointment after being overlooked for a wildcard at the Queen's Club tournament. The 36-year-old, who announced his retirement, awaits a decision on a potential entry to Wimbledon.
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Former Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has called on Ferrari to prioritize Lewis Hamilton in the 2026 drivers’ title fight. Villeneuve made the comments after Hamilton’s recent strong results moved him into second place in the standings. The 1997 world champion said the team must focus on the Briton to have any chance of success.
Fernando Alonso qualified last for his home race at the Barcelona Grand Prix and described the repeated explanations of Aston Martin's struggles as exhausting.
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Isack Hadjar secured his first podium for Red Bull in third place at the Monaco Grand Prix despite multiple car issues. Team principal Laurent Mekies said the driver's radio frustration was understandable given the problems faced.