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Formula 1 has been under fire due to an alleged bias in terms of handing out penalties. Multiple people think that drivers face penalties due to their nationality, while other drivers of specific countries are overlooked when penalized. Fernando Alonso had been vocal regarding his feelings over the status quo. The Asturian had called out the sport over this as well previously. However, since then the 42-year-old has spoken differently about Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his leadership.
Fernando Alonso was penalized twice on two different occasions due to some on-track incidents. However, Lewis Hamilton was overlooked from a penalty when he had committed a similar error on track. Hence, Alonso asserted that the 39-year-old wasn’t penalized as he wasn’t Spanish. Subsequently, the Asturian was spotted in conversation with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The 42-year-old revealed that Ben Sulayem was always ‘on board’ with every opinion that the drivers had. Additionally, Alonso was all praises of the FIA president. The Asturian reckoned that the FIA president was aware of the drivers better understanding what the sport needed. Ben Sulayem was also aware that the drivers on the grid would have suggestions for the betterment of the sport.
I spoke with him and he's always on board on every opinion that the drivers have, He knows that we are the ones driving the cars and that we can have some suggestions on things. Fernando Alonso said, as reported by autosport.com.
Fernando Alonso claimed that multiple points needed to be addressed for Formula 1 as a sport. However, the 42-year-old agreed that Ben Sulayem always heard the drivers’ suggestions. Some more consistent penalties for the drivers could improve the overall quality of the sport. The last thing that F1 needs is such claims of the sport being biased towards particular drivers.
There are a couple of points that we need to address as a sport. But he has always listened to us. Let's see if we make F1 a better sport and a little bit more consistent. Fernando Alonso noted.
Mike Krack claims Formula 1 needs ‘consistent judgments’
Aston Martin resonated with Fernando Alonso’s comments regarding the penalty bias. Team Principal Mike Krack reckoned that there were two elements at play regarding the status quo. The sport needed ‘consistent judgments’ primarily. Additionally, Krack highlighted that new guidelines were being introduced this season. And sometimes the sport stuck to the rules and that came in the way of driving.
There's two elements there - one is obviously we want consistent judgements, But on the other hand, we have also introduced new guidelines for this season - and sometimes maybe we fall foul also a bit to be stuck in the way we have been driving before. Mike Krack said, as reported by autosport.com.
The Aston Martin team boss highlighted the difference in interpretation of the penalty depending on which side they were. However, everyone required consistency in terms of penalties from FIA. Mike Krack called out everyone to look over the guidelines and then take a fresh start.
Sometimes you think they should be more consistent. But depending on which end [of the penalty] you are, obviously, you [have] a different interpretation of consistency. But I think everybody wants consistency. Everybody should look over the guidelines, including ourselves, and then we take a fresh start. Mike Krack concluded.
Formula 1 consistently strives to make the sport better and better as a whole. Hence, the authorities would need to dive deeper into the issue to find its root cause. F1 has constantly been developing in terms of inclusivity and hence would definitely visit the issues.
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Steelers' Coaching Staff Benches Zach Frazier After Poor Training Camp Performance
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in the full swing of things in training camp. With many new pieces on both sides of the ball, it will take a lot of time and effort for this team to build chemistry collectively, especially with quarterback Aaron Rodgers being known for having some very tough demands of his team. This is the time to get all the mistakes out and start playing ball the right way. It is also the time to get on Rodgers' good side, so he's more willing to utilize certain weapons as the season goes on. However, there is one player that has already had some early errors. According to Mike DeFabo, second-year center Zach Frazier was benched at the beginning of the "Seven Shots" drill on Saturday for having issues with snapping. This was the second Seven Shots drill of the 2025 training camp so far, and it's the second time that the drill opened up with a bad snap. The first time, the offense was given a mulligan as Rodgers could not field the ball. This time, however, the ball was considered live, and the quarterback just had to throw it away to give the defense a point. It sounds like Frazier got benched immediately after that first play, with Ryan McCollum taking over first-team reps. That bad snap was very costly for the offense, as the defense won 4-3. In the NFL, you can't be giving up plays like that, and that's why Frazier was taken out. Frazier had issues with snapping the ball early in the 2024 season as well, as multiple plays were aborted because of that. The most notable time was in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, when the Steelers were looking to complete the comeback on a potential game-tying or game-winning drive. He snapped the ball past Justin Fields, and having to deal with 2nd and 22 essentially ended the game. Steelers Likely Won't Keep Zach Frazier Benched For Long As the 2024 season rolled on, Frazier became more and more consistent, and he became one of the best centers in the NFL according to numerous analysts. He looked like the franchise snapper that Pittsburgh has desperately needed ever since Maurkice Pouncey retired. If he can rebound from that, he can rebound from training camp mistakes easily. Frazier is still expected to be the starter for the 2025 season. He probably just needed a strong reminder that those kinds of mistakes are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. He will get plenty of chances to get back to midseason form from 2024 again, and he will be able to work with Rodgers some more. He just can't let those issues creep into the regular season like he did his rookie year. In the end, things can and will get better. Frazier is still young and has shown his elite upside in his rookie year. It's not even August yet. He has lots of time to knock the rust off and get back to making perfect snaps 100% of the time. McCollum may be a nice backup, but hopefully he won't be needed. It's time for the former second-round pick to mature and get right.
Green Bay Packers: Former 7th Rounder Has Only Solidified Depth Chart Status in Impressive Training Camp
Three days of Green Bay Packers training camp are in the books and cornerback Carrington Valentine has reinforced his status as the default CB3. It’s only a minute sample size, of course, and the team hasn’t even moved to padded sessions yet. Nonetheless, it’s encouraging to see the former 232nd overall pick put down some roots in a cornerback group that will need meaningful contributions from a slew of less than household names. Carrington Valentine starts strong in Green Bay Packers training camp Writing for Packers Wire, Mark Oldacres observed that Valentine has already picked off a pair of passes in the early going. Stats don’t much much in training camp, but it’s a reflection of Valentine’s keyed-in performance thus far, which included matching up well with standout rookie receiver Matthew Golden. Each player has impressed so far in camp. The Packers are counting on Valentine to backup Keisean Nixon and Nate Hobbs on the depth chart, or take the field with them in nickelback formations. While he is still developing his overall tools, he already has a place on an NFL field due to his coverage skills. Says Oldacres, “Arguably Green Bay’s most gifted cover corner, Valentine is showing signs of hitting his upside in coverage specifically, although proving he is reliable enough in defending the run will still be crucial for him to truly become a full time player.” Valentine enjoyed a decent chunk of playing time last season as a sophomore, taking advantage of Jaire Alexander’s extended injury absence to amass 546 snaps. He notched the first two interceptions of his career and earned a PFF grade of 70.4, which ranked in the 80th percentile of qualified cornerbacks. With Alexander released and Eric Stokes leaving in free agency, Valentine will have an even greater opportunity in 2025. The players behind him on the depth chart are fringe reserves, draft picks, or ex-receivers (Bo Melton). The job behind Nixon and Hobbs is his to lose. If the latter hits the injured list again – Hobbs missed 17 games across his last three seasons in Las Vegas – Valentine could step into an elevated role. Promoting him naturally at some point, injuries or not, might not be such a bad thing. For his part, Oldacres is pretty high on Valentine’s potential. “Entering year three in the NFL and soon to turn 24, Valentine is probably the best bet to lift the ceiling of Green Bay’s cornerback group as a whole.”
‘Swamp People’ Stars Announce Devastating Death & Fans Are Heartbroken
The cast of the History Channel reality series Swamp People are mourning the loss of one of their own. On Saturday, July 26, “Little” Willie Edwards revealed via Facebook that his grandfather, Junior Edwards, died. “Rest easy pawpaw,” he captioned a photo of Junior out on the water with “Little” Willie’s father, Willie Edwards. “I know your probably running your hoop nets or doing something crazy inside those pearly gates…you will be extremely missed pawpaw we love you more than anything!!! Until we meet again .” “Little” Willie did not share further details about his grandfather’s death, including the date and cause. Hundreds of fans offered their condolences for the TV star and his family in the post’s comments. “I’m so so sorry to hear this! Loosing a daddy is incredibly hard! Y’all are in my prayers!!!” one Facebook user wrote, while another added, “Man I hate hearing this! Prayers for your family. Such a good man.” “Prayers for your family. We loved watching your paw paw when he was on,” wrote another fan. “May he rest in Heaven. We loved watching your paw paw when he was on. May he rest in Heaven.” Rest easy pawpaw….i know your probably running your hoop nets or doing something crazy inside those pearly gates…you will be extremely missed pawpaw we love you more than anything!!! Until we meet again Posted by Lil Willie Edwards on Saturday, July 26, 2025 Offering their “deepest condolences,” one fan said Junior was one of their “favorite” stars on Swamp People. A different person shared, “NO! I loved watching your Dad and him in the swamps. Rest easy.” “Little” Willie’s costar, Ronnie Adams, reacted to Junior’s death by sharing a photo of himself with Willie and his two sons via Instagram. “Praying for the Edward’s in this time of need!!! Rest in peace Junior!!!” he wrote alongside the snap. Swamp People‘s Ashley “Deadeye” Jones also paid tribute to Junior via Instagram. “The world lost a legend! Mr Junior Edwards passed away! Please be in prayer for the family!” she captioned a selfie of the two of them on Saturday. “He was one of the greatest alligator hunters there is! He was real hardcore outdoorsman! I watched this man bring in MONSTER gators at Duffys Gas Station in Pierre Part LA. This was after a looooong day for both of us and you can tell it! Glad we took a second for a pic!” Junior was part of the original cast of Swamp People when the series premiered in 2010. The show follows groups of Louisiana natives in the Atchafalaya Basin during alligator hunting season. He was among several cast members who exited the show following Season 6 in 2015, and clarified rumors about his departure via Facebook that same year. “I see a bunch of posts saying that a certain family was saying that we asked for more money and thats why we are not on the show anymore,” he wrote at the time. “To clear up gossip and BS. We never asked for anything. Only communication we had with the production company was when we were told that we would not be on the show any more. We have made our living off the bayou all our lives. We dont need a camera stuck in our faces to do that like some people.” Junior later made his return to Swamp People during Season 12 in 2021. “Surprise… look who’s back,” he quipped in a February 2021 Facebook post.
Two Surprising NY Giants Training Camp Standouts and Other Thoughts
The New York Giants have a day off from training camp after three days, and so far, camp has lived up to expectations in terms of competition and other developments. The Giants have one more practice (Sunday) before the pads go on for Monday, and that’s when things will start to crank up. With things quiet for today on the East Rutherford grass fields, let’s reflect on some of what we’ve seen from what's been a competitive and interesting (so far) training camp. Two Early, Unexpected Standouts When we think of standouts from camp, edge Abdul Carter, receiver Malik Nabers, and edge Brian Burns come to mind. But after three days–and yes, I know it’s early–there are two bottom-of-the-depth chart guys who in 53-man roster projections are the longest of long shots to stick but who deserve a shout out given how they’ve gotten off to a hot start. Two such bottom-of-the-roster guys have jumped out in these first three days, tight end Greg Dulich and cornerback Nic Jones. Dulcich, a third-round draft pick by Denver in 2022, dealt with injuries while in the Mile High City, limiting him to just 16 games over two and a half seasons. This led to the Broncos eventually moving on from him. The Giants claimed his contract off waivers last year and made five appearances for the Giants toward the end of the season. Despite having been viewed as a top receiver in college who was a good route runner, Duclich, in what few snaps he did get last year with the Giants, didn’t show that, as he did not look particularly nimble. However, that could have been a direct result of his injuries, as through three days of camp so far, Dulcich has looked much more nimble and has come up with quite a few nice receptions with the second- and third-team offenses. Dulcich probably won’t make the 53-man roster, and a practice squad spot might even be a long shot as well, if the team keeps three tight ends (Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, and Chris Manhertz) on the roster, with Thomas Fidone II going to the practice squad. But if nothing else, Dulcich, who also worked as a fullback in these first three days, seems to be gearing up to get some solid film together once the preseason games start. Jones is a two-year NFL veteran, having played the last two seasons with the Chiefs (last year on the practice squad) primarily as a special-teams player. He joined a Giants team where there appear to be jobs open at the bottom of the depth chart, where his special-teams play could give him a competitive edge. Jones had five kickoff returns in college (84 yards) and one punt return (zero yards). But while we haven’t really seen much in terms of the special teams work in practice just yet, where Jones has done well for himself so far is in the backup slot cornerback. Jones has two interceptions in the first three practices, and for a defense that last year struggled to come up with interceptions, if he can keep that going and deliver the goods on special teams, he could end up being more than just another camp body. Stop with the "Trade Jameis Winston" Talk No, this is not happening right now, even though in its latest piece outlining 15 possible trade candidates, Pro Football Focus included Winston as one of the players league-wide who makes sense to trade. First, in the analysis that was published two days ago, it was noted that “The Giants are likely to start either Russell Wilson or first-round pick Jaxson Dart, leaving Winston as the team’s presumptive QB3.” But with head coach Brian Daboll having already declared (again) that Wilson will be the starter, and with Dart having had an up-and-down start to his first NFL training camp (expected), the Giants aren’t about to put themselves in a situation where if Wilson gets hurt, that they have to force Dart into the lineup before he’s ready. Yes, the Giants have been giving Dart a lot of work so far with the twos, making it look like there is a competition with Winston for the job. But this is all part of a larger-scale plan in which the coaches want to get as good a look at Dart now because once the regular season starts, his role, at least initially, will be running the scout team. There is another angle that the “Trade Winston” crowd is neglecting to mention. Winston, who already does his part to help Dart and the other quarterbacks, will likely be glued to Dart’s side during games to serve as a sounding board/mentor to the rookie as things unfold. Then, come next year, when Dart presumably is anointed the starter, Winston, signed to a two-year deal, will remain that consistent voice in the young man’s ear as he takes that next step. Could a sweetheart offer change Giants’ general manager Joe Schoen's mind? Never say never, but I’m pretty confident in saying that such a trade has a very low chance of happening at all and a zero percent chance of happening before the season. Trade Kayvon Thibodeaux? Nope, and Here's Why Another popular narrative circulating among analysts is that the Giants should consider trading Kayvon Thibodeaux now, thereby clearing the way for Abdul Carter to take the job full-time. As we have often said, in the NFL, a starter simply means you take the first snap of the game. If you look at the weekly snap counts, quite often you’ll see that the “backups” end up playing just as many, if not more, snaps than the guys who started the game. But more importantly, the best defenses have a deep front seven, which allows defensive coordinators to mix and match and employ a variety of different tactics aimed at creating havoc for opposing offenses. The Giants haven’t had a deep pass rush rotation in years. Assuming everyone stays healthy, they have it now. And while Thibodeaux does need to be a lot more consistent in his pass rush, what people also forget is that he’s pretty good against the run. Last year despite missing five games, he raised his PFF run defense grade from 52.3 (career low) in 2023 to 65.6, falling just a bit short of his 71.8 run-defense grade set as a rookie. Thibodeaux also tied for second on the team last year with eight tackles for loss, joining linebacker Micah McFadden and defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence for that ranking. The bottom line is that if you have a deep pass-rush group that can also play the run (which, as everyone knows, has been a problem for this Giants defense), why would they want to break up that unit? The answer is they wouldn’t, nor should they. O-line shakeup possible? I mentioned this on the current episode of the Locked On Giants podcast, but I could see a world in which if center John Michael Schmitz, who is off to a shaky start this summer after being involved with four errant snaps and also having been rag-dolled by Abdul Carter on the second day of practice, loses the starting job to Greg Van Roten. To be clear, Van Roten and Schmitz aren’t in a competition for the job. It’s probably fair to say that the job is Schmitz’s to lose. But if Evan Neal, who has taken most of his first-team reps at left guard and who’s a strong run blocker, can show he can handle the role, figure that would push Jon Runyan, Jr. to right guard (the position he was supposed to play after signing with the Giants). That in turn would put Van Roten, who can play guard and center, as the top interior backup. But if Schmitz continues to struggle, it’s going to be very difficult to continue justifying him being considered one of the “best five” on an offensive line that hasn’t exactly been part of the solution. Granted, Van Roten, signed to a one-year deal, wouldn’t be the long-term solution, but with the team also looking to continue developing Jake Kubas, who last year started cross-training at center, perhaps they might have something there where, if Schmitz doesn’t work out, the Giants won’t be left in dire straits. Cam Skattebo as a Receiving Option? Giants fans are already infatuated with rookie running back Cam Skattebo’s old-school, blue-collar style of play. Imaginations are running wild, picturing Skattebo rolling over incoming defenders as they try to bring the former Arizona State star down not just in the open field but also in short-yardage and goal-line situations. However, there seems to be another role emerging in which Skattebo has so far excelled: catching passes out of the backfield. Last year, Skattebo ranked fifth among college running backs eligible for the 2025 draft with 44 receptions for 543 yards and three receiving touchdowns, his 12.3 yards per reception putting him first out of 11 eligible running backs who had at least 42 pass targets. If Skattebo continues to show he has sticky hands–I don’t believe he’s had a drop yet in training camp–that will give the coaches yet another option in the passing game that maybe they weren’t expecting to have. What happens next with the NY Giants? Find out! 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