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Viktor Bout: Attorney for convicted Russian arms dealer is ‘confident’ prisoner swap with US will happen

Viktor Bout: Attorney for convicted Russian arms dealer is 'confident' prisoner swap with US will happen

“I do have some information about the progress of how things are going … But that information comes from the Russian side as opposed to the American side,” Bout’s attorney Steve Zissou told CNN’s John Avalon on “New Day.” “I’m confident this is going to get done.”

Zissou continued, “Look, it’s no secret they’ve been wanting him back for several years now. They’ve been trying to get him back for decades. That’s not something they’ve ever kept secret.”

The US has offered Bout, who is serving a 25-year US prison sentence, as part of a potential deal to secure the release of Griner and Whelan. But Russian officials have requested that Vadim Krasikov, a former colonel from the country’s domestic spy agency, be included in the US’ proposed swap of Bout for Griner and Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the discussions have told CNN.

Krasikov was convicted in December of murdering a former Chechen fighter, Zelimkhan “Tornike” Khangoshvili, in Berlin’s Kleiner Tiergarten in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison.

CNN Exclusive: Russian officials requested adding convicted murderer to Griner/Whelan prisoner swap

The request was seen as problematic for several reasons, the sources told CNN, among them that Krasikov remains in German custody. As such, and because the request was not communicated formally but rather through an FSB backchannel, the US government did not view it as a legitimate counter to the US’ offer which was first revealed by CNN on Wednesday.

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby in an earlier interview on “New Day” called the Russian’s request a “bad faith attempt” and said the country should accept the US’ offer.

“This so-called, you call it a counteroffer, we would call it a bad faith attempt to avoid what is a serious proposal already on the table. And oh, by the way Brianna, has been on the table now for several weeks, Kirby told CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Monday. “Holding two Americans who have been wrongfully detained hostage for a convicted murderer in a third country is just — we don’t consider that a serious counteroffer at all. It is nothing more than a bad faith attempt by the Russians publicly to avoid what is a serious proposal, one that we are not making detailed in public and has been on the books for several weeks and we urge the Russians to accept it.”

On Friday US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year.

Blinken said he “pressed the Kremlin to accept the substantial proposal that we put forth on the release of Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.” At a press conference on Friday he declined to say whether he thought Russia was more or less likely to move on the proposal following the conversation, nor would he describe how Lavrov responded.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement following the call that Lavrov “strongly suggested” to Blinken that the United States should return to a mode of “quiet diplomacy” regarding a possible prisoner exchange “without any dubious media leaks.”

Prior to the call between Blinken and Lavrov, US officials had expressed frustration at Moscow’s lack of substantive response to the proposal to free Whelan and Griner. State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Thursday acknowledged “this has not moved to the extent we would like.”

CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, Frederik Pleitgen and Jennifer Hansler contributed to this report.

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League of Legends fighting game Project L is free to play, Riot says

League of Legends fighting game Project L is free to play, Riot says

Project L, the new 2D fighting game from Riot Games set in the League of Legends universe, will be free to play, senior director and executive producer Tom Cannon said in a development update Monday. Cannon noted the news likely won’t come as a surprise to players of League of Legends, Valorantand other free-to-play Riot games, and added the Project L team is being mindful about how and when it will ask players for money.

“When it comes to monetization, we promise to be respectful of both your time and your wallet,” Cannon said.

Cannon also confirmed the next League champion coming to Project L: Illaoi, the Kraken Priestess. League of Legends players will likely be intimately familiar with Illaoi, who was added to Riot’s MOBA in 2015. But in Project Land in fighting game terms, Illaoi will be a “Big Body Juggernaut” with a “huge hurtbox, massive hits, and slower movement, with a simple-to-learn, hard-to-master kit,” game designer Caroline Montano said in to Project L development blog.

“Illaoi is a strong and muscular woman who attacks with a giant totem, so it makes sense she would hit with her own physical strength, as opposed to hiding behind the power of her god or magical abilities,” Montano explained about Illaoi’s gameplay design. “We also needed tentacles. Illaoi’s god, Nagakabouros, is a tentacled sea monster, and there needed to be some aspect of that in her kit. But beyond empowering her attacks from her, Nagakabouros also gives Illaoi the strength to steal her opponent’s soul from her. ”

There’s a lot more insight into Riot’s approach to bringing Illaoi to Project L in the team’s blog, if you’re interested. Illaoi will join five other previously confirmed League champions in Project L: Ahri, Darius, Ekko, Jinx, and Katarina.

Project L was first announced in 2019. The fighting game is being developed by former members of Radiant Entertainment, the studio behind canceled free-to-play fighting game Rising Thunder. Riot acquired Radiant in 2016.

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James Wilby shocks Adam Peaty to win breaststroke gold

James Wilby shocks Adam Peaty to win breaststroke gold

England’s James Wilby clinched gold in the men’s 100 meter breaststroke as compatriot Adam Peaty surprisingly finished outside the medals at the Commonwealth Games.

Peaty had never before lost a senior race in his favored event and looked set for a three-peat as the champion at Glasgow 2014 and on the Gold Coast four years ago unsurprisingly led at the halfway point.

But he lost momentum in the closing stages and was reeled in by Wilby, who clocked 59.25 seconds at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, just over an hour’s drive from where Peaty grew up in Uttoxeter.

Zac Stubblety-Cook finished second in 59.52secs while fellow Australian Sam Williamson took bronze in 59.82s, 0.04s ahead of fourth-placed Peaty.

Peaty was making his comeback after suffering a broken foot in May, leading to him missing last month’s World Championship, and his time of 59.86s was just under two seconds slower than his personal best.

“I don’t know what went wrong,” he said. “With 25m to go I had nothing in the tank. Maybe that’s overexposure on the foot. Sometimes you just have a bad race, I can’t pinpoint where I went wrong.

“It was a slow ending, I can’t remember the last time I went that slow. It just didn’t go right. Of course I’m disappointed but that’s what makes you go faster next time.

“I chose to fight, I don’t really care about the stats or how long you’re undefeated. Every time I get on to this box, I’m willing to fight and race anyone in the world.

“I’ve kind of lost that spark, whether it’s with my foot, but I’ll be looking to find that over the next months and into the next two years.”

England still capped a memorable day on the sporting front with top spot on the podium as Wilby went one better than 2018.

It is certainly up there as a special moment that I’ll remember forever.

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Wilby, who admitted he was considering his swimming future after a disappointing Olympic campaign, said: “It is certainly up there as a special moment that I’ll remember forever.

“It just adds up to my enjoyment and having that fun back in the sport is everything. We’ve all been faster times than that but I’m loving it and that’s got me to the top of the podium this time.

“Everything else doesn’t matter. I’m always going to have that medal, I’m always going to love looking at it and remembering the moments that brought it here.”

Chad le Clos equaled the record for the most Commonwealth Games medals, collecting his 18th gong with silver in the men’s 200metres butterfly.

While Le Clos was unable to claim a fourth successive gold in this event, the South African moved level with shooting pair Michael Gault and Phil Adams on 18 overall medals.

Le Clos was pipped to gold by New Zealand’s Lewis Clareburt while England’s James Guy took bronze.

Alice Tai was another English gold medalist, prevailing in the women’s 100m backstroke S8 final, just a few months after having her right leg amputated below the knee.

“It’s a bit surreal,” she said after coming home in a time of 1min 13.64s, with Wales’ Lily Rice finishing third.

“I started and ended last season with surgery, pulled out of Tokyo, then had an amputation in January. I’ve been learning to walk this year and getting back in the pool was just a bit of fun as I missed swimming.”

Joshua Willmer took gold in the men’s 100m Breaststroke SB8 ahead of the Australian pair of Timothy Hodge and Blake Cochrane.

Emma McKeon lead home an Australian one-two-three in the women’s 50m freestyle.

McKeon came home at 23.99s ahead of compatriots Meg Harris and Shayna Jack.

South Africa’s Tatiana Schoenmaker took gold in the women’s 200m breaststroke in a time of 2:21.92.

Silver went to Australia’s Jenna Strauch with South Africa’s Kaylene Corbett claiming the bronze.

Australia finished on a high as Kaylee McKeown won women’s 100m backstroke gold before they broke the world record to win the women’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay in a time of 7:39.29.

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Suspect identified in deadly mass stabbing on Wisconsin river

Suspect identified in deadly mass stabbing on Wisconsin river

A Minnesota teenager died and four other people were seriously hurt after being stabbed while tubing down a Wisconsin river, authorities said. St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said the victims and suspect, 52-year-old Nicolae Miu from Prior Lake, Minnesota, were all on the Apple River when the attack happened Saturday afternoon. Knudson said investigators were working to determine what led to the stabbings and whether the victims and suspect knew each other. They were tubing with two different groups that included about 20 people. “We don’t know yet who was connected to who, who knew each other or what precipitated it,” Knudson said. The knife attack happened on a difficult-to-access section of the river near the town of Somerset, Wisconsin, which is about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Minneapolis. The suspect was arrested about an hour and a half later while getting off the river downstream. “Thank goodness a witness had taken a photo of him,” Knudson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “Another witness located him at the exit of the tubing area, where he was taken into custody.” A 17-year-old boy from Stillwater, Minnesota, died. Two of the other victims were flown to a hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, and two others were taken there by ambulance. The sheriff’s office said Sunday that the condition of all four surviving victims _ a woman and three men in their 20s _ ranged from serious to critical. They suffered stab wounds to their chests and torsos. The sheriff’s office didn’t name the victims, but did provide a few details about them. The victims included a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man from Luck, Wisconsin; a 22-year-old man from Elk River, Minnesota; and a 24-year-old woman from Burnsville, Minnesota; The name of the suspect wasn’t immediately released, but St. Croix County jail records show a 52-year-old man was being held without bond on suspicion of first-degree homicide, four counts of aggravated battery and four counts of mayhem.

SOMERSET, Wis. —

A Minnesota teenager died and four other people were seriously hurt after being stabbed while tubing down a Wisconsin river, authorities said.

St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson said the victims and suspect, 52-year-old Nicolae Miu from Prior Lake, Minnesota, were all on the Apple River when the attack happened Saturday afternoon.

Accused river stabber Nicolae Miu

St. Croix Sheriff’s Office

Knudson said investigators were working to determine what led to the stabbings and whether the victims and suspect knew each other. They were tubing with two different groups that included about 20 people.

“We don’t know yet who was connected to who, who knew each other or what precipitated it,” Knudson said.

The knife attack happened on a difficult-to-access section of the river near the town of Somerset, Wisconsin, which is about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Minneapolis. The suspect was arrested about an hour and a half later while getting off the river downstream.

“Thank goodness a witness had taken a photo of him,” Knudson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “Another witness located him at the exit of the tubing area, where he was taken into custody.”

A 17-year-old boy from Stillwater, Minnesota, died. Two of the other victims were flown to a hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, and two others were taken there by ambulance. The sheriff’s office said Sunday that the condition of all four surviving victims _ a woman and three men in their 20s _ ranged from serious to critical. They suffered stab wounds to their chests and torsos.

The sheriff’s office didn’t name the victims, but did provide a few details about them. The victims included a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old man from Luck, Wisconsin; a 22-year-old man from Elk River, Minnesota; and a 24-year-old woman from Burnsville, Minnesota;

The name of the suspect wasn’t immediately released, but St. Croix County jail records show a 52-year-old man was being held without bond on suspicion of first-degree homicide, four counts of aggravated battery and four counts of mayhem.

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League of Legends fighting game will be free-to-play

League of Legends fighting game will be free-to-play

Riot Games and Radiant Entertainment released a video about Project L, the League of Legends fighting game they are hard at work on, ahead of the global fighting game tournament, Evo. The most significant thing announced during this August 2021 update is that Project L is a free-to-play game.

Project L is a 2-vs-2 assist-based fighting game in the same vein as titles like the Marvel vs Capcom series. The game stars characters made popular in the League of Legends franchise, with its latest addition being the juggernaut champion, Illaoi. A developer blog specifically focused on Illaoi’s creation also came out today.

Like League of Legends, Project L is going to be free-to-play, so it’s likely to feature in-game purchases for things like characters and skins. You can see this same business model successfully achieved in the recently released Warner Bros. platform fighter Multiverse. Project L developmental lead Tom Cannon also says Project L’s monetization will be “respectful of both your time and your wallet.”

Cannon also states that the development of Project L is going well. The team is confirmed to be currently finishing up its work on the core mechanics of the game, with a lot of the development team moving on to building playable champions. The game is also going to apparently have tons of side features other fighting games have lacked, as the update also confirms things like competitive play and social systems are on the way.

While there is no confirmed release date or even window for Project LCannon confirmed that we’ll hear about the game at least one more time before the end of 2022.

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Ash Barty posts wedding day photo on social media of her and her husband Garry Kissick

A smiling couple in wedding outfits look at each other as they walk across a wooden bridge.

Retired tennis superstar Ash Barty has married her longtime partner, Garry Kissick.

The 26-year-old exchanged vows with her golfer partner in a private ceremony in Queensland earlier this month.

Barty reached the pinnacle of world tennis as number one during a decorated career on the WTA tour.

She won three grand slam victories — the 2020 French Open, Wimbledon in 2021 and a hometown success in this year’s Australian Open.

She announced her retirement from professional tennis in March at the age of 25, shocking the sporting world

Barty posted a wedding day photo on her Instagram account on Saturday night, with the simple caption ‘Husband & Wife’.

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St. Croix County stabbing suspect to appear in court Monday

St. Croix County stabbing suspect to appear in court Monday

HUDSON, Wis. (WEAU) – The suspect in a deadly stabbing spree in St. Croix County Saturday is set to appear in court on Monday.

52-year-old Nicolae Miu of Prior Lake, Minn. is being held at the St. Croix County Jail awaiting formal charges for allegedly stabbing five people on the Apple River Saturday, killing one person.

In a release, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said they were told that multiple people had been stabbed on the river while tubing upstream from the Highway 35/Highway 64 bridge in the Town of Somerset at 3:47 pm on Saturday, July 30 Deputies found five people with stab wounds to their abdomen and began providing medical care to the victims. Two of the victims were flown and two others were taken by ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. The fifth victim, a 17-year-old boy identified by his family as Isaac Schuman of Stillwater, Minn., was taken to Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater where we were pronounced dead.

Four other victims, a 24-year-old woman from Burnsville, Minn., a 22-year-old man from Elk River, Minn., and a 20-year-old man and 22-year-old man from Luck, Wis. ., suffered serious or critical torso or chest injuries, according to the release.

The family of Isaac Schuman, who was killed in the stabbings, released a statement Sunday, said the 17-year-old soon-to-be high school senior was preparing to apply to several universities to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. Schuman had started a car and boat detailing business in the past year, and his family called him “mature for his age and had a forward-looking mentality that was uncommon for a high school junior.” Family members said he “entered every room with a big smile, infectiously positive aura and lifted everyone around him up,” and that he had a bright future ahead of him.

Miu, the suspect in the stabbings, was found at the exit point for tubers on the river at Village Park in Somerset, Wis. after witnesses told law enforcement about his location of him. Miu was taken into custody without incident.

Miu is scheduled to appear in St. Croix County Circuit Court at 1 pm on Monday. He is being recommended for one charge of 1st-degree intentional homicide with the use of a dangerous weapon, four counts of mayhem and four counts of aggravated battery with the use of a dangerous weapon with the intention to cause great bodily harm. A conviction of 1st-degree intentional homicide in Wisconsin carries a mandatory life sentence in prison.

The investigation continues and anyone who has video of the incident is asked to send it to St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office investigator John Shilts, who can be contacted at 715-381-4319 or by emailing him at [email protected].

1 killed, 4 injured in stabbing attack on the Apple River.
1 killed, 4 injured in stabbing attack on the Apple River.(KARE 11 News)

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Roosters v Broncos: Butcher suspended; Carrigan to front judiciary

Roosters v Broncos: Butcher suspended; Carrigan to front judiciary

The Broncos will travel to the SCG on Thursday night looking to stay in touch with the top four when they clash with a resurgent Roosters side who are aiming for four straight wins.

A shock loss to the Wests Tigers last start has Kevin Walters’ men under pressure with the Storm and Eels level with the Broncos on 26 competition points going into round 21.

The Roosters are in eighth spot on points differential, slightly ahead of the Raiders who take on a depleted Penrith side.

Trent Robinson labeled the side’s attack in their recent win over the Sea Eagles as a bit rushed with the side coming up with 18 errors despite claiming the two points.

The match promises to be a belter with the Broncos running over the Roosters in the corresponding match last year 34-16.

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Roosters: It’s expected prop Lindsay Collins will miss the match after he suffered another concussion against the Sea Eagles. Egan Butcher is set to miss a week but the side will have the services of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves after he was fined $3000 for dangerous contact on Zac Fulton last week.

Broncos: All eyes will be at the judiciary on Tuesday night with Patrick Carrigan set to plead his case on a dangerous contact charge that left Wests Tigers playmaker Jackson Hastings with a fractured ankle. Maroons representative Selwyn Cobbo is a chance to return after missing the past fortnight due to the concussion he suffered in Origin Three. TC Robati and Jordan Pereira are also due back.

key match-up

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves v Payne Haas: It’s a case of old bull meets young bull and while this pair have met on four occasions already, JWH’s recent performances have been leading efforts to say the least. Haas produced a mammoth game against the Eels in round 19 but like the rest of the side he couldn’t back it up against the Tigers. Look for both men to try and stamp their authority in the match.

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The Roosters are breaking more tackles than any other team in the competition with an average of 34 per game. Their opponents Brisbane aren’t far behind with 31.9 per outing to rank fourth overall. James Tedesco (126) and Joey Manu (113) are first and second in the NRL respectively with Kotoni Staggs (80) the best for the Broncos.

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V-MODA’s Crossfade 3 Wireless Headphones Sound Superb And Look So Cool

V-MODA's Crossfade 3 Wireless Headphones Sound Superb And Look So Cool

Chic Italian headphone brand V-MODA has released its latest pair of Bluetooth headphones in the form of the new Crossfade 3 Wireless. These headphones are V-MODA’s flagship model in the Crossfade series and look superb.

Crossfade 3 Wireless headphones have the classic V-MODA signature sound but also feature new audio refinements that the company says can deliver the most immersive club experience ever. The Crossfade 3 can go almost anywhere thanks to a battery life of up to 30 hours from a single charge. There’s also support for Qualcomm’s aptX HD audio codec and the AAC codec favored by Apple for iOS devices.

While the wireless sound of these headphones is impeccable, it’s also possible to listen to the Crossfade 3 using a cable connection for even higher-resolution audio. Using the supplied audio cable, the Crossfade 3 can cover a frequency range from 5Hz to 40,000Hz. In addition, the headphones have been officially certified as suitable for hi-res Audio by the Japan Audio Society. To my knowledge, the Crossfade 3 have one of the widest frequency ranges I’ve ever seen quoted for a pair of wired headphones and probably far wider than most of us humans can hear.

Regarding their looks, the V-MODA Crossfade 3 headphones are available in three new finishes. They feature a subtle tweak of the classic V-MODA design with enhancements that give the Crossfade 3 a slightly more contemporary look.

The Crossfade 3 Wireless deliver the classic V-MODA sound signature that’s favored by many DJs and fans of club music. The latest tuning provides a bit more punch and impact. The upper mid-range sounds more evident than on the previous generation of Crossfadses; there’s a smoother definition in the treble frequencies. Altogether, it’s a pleasing sound that can suit a wide range of musical genres. For my ears, the Crossfade 3 now have a more detailed soundstage than the V-MODA S-80 headphones I reviewed last month.

The impactful sound of the Crossfade 3 is due to V-MODA’s use of dual-diaphragm 50mm drivers and some carefully tuned materials, plus a construction method that gives the Crossfade 3 a more immersive sound. As a result, there is plenty of club energy on offer here, plus the excitement of deep and well-defined bass.

With up to 30 hours of battery life from a single charge, the Crossfade 3 Wireless have enough stamina for a couple of weeks of commuting. They offer double the listening time available using the previous generation Crossfade model. With USB-C charging connectivity, these headphones can also be topped up using the latest generation of USB phone chargers.

Perhaps the most striking feel about the Crossfade 3 Wireless is their incredibly lightweight and compact size. These headphones feel much lighter than their 315g, largely thanks to a generously padded and flexible headband plus the plump ear cushions that completely cover the wearer’s ears. The Crossfade 3 feels so comfortable to wear, even for long listening sessions.

Users can fold down the Crossfade 3 thanks to V-MODA’s patented CliqFold hinge. They can be safely stored away in the supplied hard-shell carrying case that protects the headphones no matter where the user goes. As you’d expect with wireless headphones, the Crossfade 3 also includes built-in microphones for making phone calls, taking part in video conferences or for issuing commands to voice assistants. The sound quality picked up by the microphones is good and there’s also some effective noise canceling when making calls.

To customize the headphones there’s the V-MODA smartphone app, which is available for iOS and Android devices. The app can be used to personalize the wireless sound of the headphones by adjusting the overall EQ response.

As well as sounding great, the Crossfade 3 Wireless also look superb, thanks to the tweaking of the original V-MODA design and the choice of three new colorways. The Crossfade 3 are available in Matte Black, Gunmetal Black or Bronze Black finishes. Customizable ear-cup shields can be added to promote a brand or stamp the headphones with their owner’s personality by using unique artwork available through V-MODA’s color printing and laser engraving service.

Verdict: The V-MODA Crossfade 3 headphones sound stunning with their brilliantly balanced tone featuring plenty of energy and punch. They also look amazing and can be customized even further with the removable ear-cup shields. I love how the headphones fold down into such a small size and can be safely tucked away in the supplied zippered hard case. The sound over Bluetooth is exemplary, but using the provided audio cable, the Crossfade 3 can sound even better thanks to the 50mm drivers and a super-wide frequency response of 5Hz to 40,000Hz over wires. Whether you’re out clubbing, commuting, or listening to a high-end audio system at home, the V-MODA Crossfade 3 are a superb pair of earphones and are well priced for the sound quality on offer.

Pricing & Availability: The V-MODA Crossfade 3 Wireless headphones are available now and cost $299.99.

more info: V-MODA.com and Adorama

Tech Specs:

  • Drivers: 50mm dual diaphragm.
  • Frequency response: 5 – 40,000Hz / Hi-Res Audio.
  • Speaker sensitivity: 107dB @ 1kHz 1mW.
  • Microphone sensitivity: -42 ±3dB @ 1kHz.
  • Impedance 32Ω.
  • Bluetooth version: 5.2
  • Audio codecs: Qualcomm aptX HD, AAC, SBC.
  • Noise canceling: Passive.
  • Style: Over the ear/Circumaural.
  • Weight: 315g/11oz.
  • Battery life: 30 hours.
  • Charging: USB-C.

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Tire trouble hurt Ricciardo in Hungary

Tire trouble hurt Ricciardo in Hungary

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An inability to fire up the hard compound tire late in the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix compromised Daniel Ricciardo’s race.

After starting ninth, the Australian was boxed out at the opening corner and slipped to 11th, progressing to 10th when Kevin Magnussen was forced (by officials) to pit for damage on Lap 6.

Starting on a set of used soft tyres, the opening stint was spent following the Alpine on Fernando Alonso before McLaren pulled Ricciardo in on Lap 15 for a set of mediums.

From there, he was able to race his way forward and was maintaining the gap to team-mate Lando Norris ahead as the duo ran seventh and eighth before the second round of stops.

However, a move on to the softs proved disastrous.

“The hard was horrible,” Ricciardo said.

“I think the soft as well, at the start, fell away really quickly.

“So the only tire we were able to do a little bit on was the medium in the middle of the race, but then coming out on the hard was like ice.”

Complicating matters was contact with Lance Stroll shortly after moving onto the hard tyres, Ricciardo locking up at Turn 2 as the Aston Martin looked to go around the outside of the long left-hander.

It was an incident which earned the McLaren driver a five-second penalty, dropping him from 13th to 15th at the checkered flag.

“It’s one of those, I obviously tried to do what I could not to hit him, it just locked so early,” he said of the incident with Stroll.

“Obviously apologies to him for that, but we were just slow.

“And then you get blue flags and you just never get temperature as well on the tire.”

By contrast, Norris was able to get the hard tire switched on to some degree, coming home seventh.

“It was difficult to predict exactly what the different tire specs will do today, in today’s race, because the conditions were so much different compared to what we’ve seen on Friday,” said team boss Andreas Seidl.

“So there were a lot of unknowns, and if you look at our strategy, that we took starting on the softs, this was definitely the right strategy because it opened up different opportunities for us for the race.

“But we then saw, because we had to switch to two stops because the soft tires were degrading quite a lot after, I don’t know, 10, 12 laps, so then putting the hard tires on was a bit of a question mark .

“But if you look at Lando’s stint on the hard tires, it actually took him only I guess one lap and the tires were in, and he did a great stint.

“I guess for us it’s more important to understand why Daniel was not able to do the same.”

Seventh for Norris netted McLaren six points in Hungary, the same as Alpine managed across its two cars.

Four points therefore continue to split the two teams, as it had done entering the weekend.

Formula 1 is next in action at the Belgian Grand Prix, from August 26-28.