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  • What the teams said – Friday in Great Britain

    What the teams said – Friday in Great Britain

    Mercedes

    Russell sounded concerned about tyre wear in FP1, especially compared to the Ferraris – he was running behind Hamilton, and had a sneaky look at his former team mate’s rubber in the opening session. The better news is the car is in the mix in the hands of Russell, while Antonelli took a little longer to get going as he struggled to adjust to the soft compound tyre. The team mates reversed that trend in FP2 – Antonelli looking both quicker, and more comfortable on the softs than his team mate. As for their form, Mercedes will be hoping the forecast drop in temperatures for tomorrow help them as they look a shade off the pace as it stands.

    George Russell – FP1: 1:27.163, P5; FP2: 1:26.523, P8

    “It’s been a warm day here at Silverstone, with track temperatures upwards of 40°C. That made it a challenge to look after the tyres; it is frustrating that we are affected by the weather as much as we are, but we’re all focused on improving that, particularly as we head into summer months where this will be the norm.

    “If the forecast cooler conditions do appear over the rest of the weekend, that will likely help us.We won’t just sit here hoping that is the case though. We will work hard overnight to make improvements and give ourselves the best race car for Saturday and Sunday. I love being here at Silverstone, I love seeing all the fans, and I am hopeful that we can still get ourselves into the fight at the front, put on a good show for them, and give them something to cheer about.”

    Kimi Antonelli – FP1: 1:27.367, P9; FP2: 1:26.383, P6

    “Today was not the easiest Friday of the year we’ve had so far. The temperature was quite a bit higher than expected and that made looking after the tyres slightly more challenging. That said, the car felt decent, and I was happy with the overall balance. Silverstone is a great track, and I enjoyed being out there, exploring the limits, and pushing the car. There are clear areas for us to work on this evening, and for me to improve in my driving, so I’m excited to see what improvements we can make overnight.

    “Tomorrow is forecast to be slightly cooler which should help us. We should have some cloud cover too which may help keep the track temperature lower. If we can make gains this evening, then our goal is still to get ourselves into the fight with those who looked strong today, such as McLaren and Ferrari. Let’s see what we can do.”

    Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director

    “It is always good to get on track at Silverstone, the closest race to our two factories at Brackley and Brixworth. Knowing many of our colleagues will be in the grandstands this week cheering us on at the circuit is always a boost. That will provide added motivation for our work overnight as we aim to find more pace in the car after a tricky Friday.

    “We opted to only run the Medium and Soft compounds today, like most other teams. We were able to complete plenty of single lap and long run work but were limited by rear tyre overheating. Silverstone puts a lot of energy into the tyre, and we saw track temperatures around 40°C, so the phenomenon was not completely unexpected, but it proved to be our main constraint on the long runs, alongside a tricky car balance in the gusty conditions.

    “We will need to make a step overnight to be able to challenge at the front this weekend, and we have several areas we are already targeting to do that. We will work diligently trackside and in the simulator at Brackley this evening to find gains ahead of FP3 and Qualifying tomorrow.”

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  • Buemi promoted to third in Jakarta after FIA hearing

    Buemi promoted to third in Jakarta after FIA hearing

    Additional footage from the Envision Racing’s rool hoop camera not available in the immediate aftermath of the race when the penalty was applied, for an incident between Buemi and Mahindra Racing’s Edo Mortara, showed that Buemi’s move was within the rules.

    “The driver of Car 16 argued that the New Element shows that his overtaking manoeuvre was legit, that he was always in control of his car and that when the slight contact between the two cars occurred, he was fully alongside Car 48.” said an FIA statement explaining the amended decision.

    “The driver of Car 48 agreed with what the driver of Car 16 said and added that he barely felt the contact. Upon careful consideration of the circumstances, the Stewards find that no single party bears whole or predominant responsibility for the collision.

    “Therefore, the Stewards decide to reverse the Decision 12. As a result the penalty (i.e. five second time penalty and one penalty point) on Car 16 is removed and the Stewards determine that no further action will be taken in relation to this collision.”

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  • Arvid Lindblad reflects on ‘amazing’ FP1 debut with Red Bull at Silverstone

    Arvid Lindblad reflects on ‘amazing’ FP1 debut with Red Bull at Silverstone

    Arvid Lindblad hailed his first FP1 session as “amazing” after getting behind the wheel of Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull at the British Grand Prix, with the 17-year-old feeling that he did a “decent” job in his first outing during a Formula 1 weekend.

    Lindblad – who was granted a Super Licence in June – recorded 22 laps in the session and classified in 14th on the timesheets, leaving the teenager pleased with the job that he had done.

    “It was amazing,” the British driver reflected afterwards. “I am extremely grateful to everyone at Red Bull for the opportunity. Amazing to get my first official F1 session.

    “I think I did decent, I felt comfortable in the car and I think the speed was okay. I think I could definitely go a bit quicker with a few more laps but, considering it was my first time in a car that I’ve only done very limited running in F1, I mean for example this weekend I think it is 13, 14 seconds quicker than F2, so the step is enormous.

    “So, all that considered, with the limited prep I’m happy with the job today.”

    Asked if it had been in his mindset to not push too hard, Lindblad responded: “I don’t know, I think the reality is these cars are so fast now, especially coming from what I’m used to, that my mental limit is lower than the car’s limit.

    “My mentality going into the session was to really try and push knowing I would be under the limit of the car. So, no I was pushing out there.”

    With Lindblad also competing in Formula 2 this weekend – in which he currently sits in sixth place of the standings – he admitted that his time with Red Bull was limited but also praised the squad for their support.

    “Obviously I am racing in F2 so that’s my main job,” he explained. “But no, Red Bull have been really supportive, I have been working really closely with the engineers for a little while now, getting more up to speed and understanding a bit the game and sort of the level here in F1, so it has been really good.”

    Lindblad is now keen to get another outing in a Formula 1 car, adding: “Definitely, as soon as the session was done, I really wanted to get another go. Especially after driving the F2, it felt quite a lot slower and worse.

    “But no, I think it is one of those moments – I think most people, basically everyone doesn’t get the opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car so just to get that opportunity I am extremely grateful for. And I am focused on working hard and doing a good job in F2 to be a full-time driver soon.”

    Lindblad was not the only new face in action for the session, with Paul Aron also running for Kick Sauber in place of Nico Hulkenberg.

    The Alpine reserve – who participated for the rival squad after a deal was agreed between the two sides to share his driving services – also shared positive words about the experience after jumping out of the car.

    “It was amazing, to be honest, and first of all a massive thank you to Sauber and to Alpine,” said Aron. “I think it is not often two rivalling teams let a driver have a chance to drive in both of them, and obviously a massive thank you to Sauber for having the interest and giving me these FP1 opportunities, and to Alpine for letting me come here.

    “And regarding the session, to be honest I felt I got up to speed a lot quicker than I expected. It was great to be at a Formula 1 weekend and knowing I am jumping into the car. This year I have been a reserve driver so I have come here and listened to the meetings but there is never a proper purpose behind it.

    “I think yesterday I was telling everyone in the team that I haven’t felt that much adrenaline in the whole year basically, ever since I stopped racing in Formula 2. As for the first time, I knew that everything I was listening, I could apply as I was jumping into the car.”

    In terms of whether he hopes to go on to get a race seat, Aron added: “Of course I hope for a race seat but, in the end, what I have learned also there is no point to hope to predict things in Formula 1. It is probably the most unpredictable environment I’ve ever been in in my life.

    “From my side it is easy, I take every opportunity I am given, I try to do the best job at every opportunity and the rest is not up to me.

    “I just try to focus on the things I can control and hopefully that is enough to earn me a seat, but you never know and, in the end, I need to accept the fact there are no guarantees. Just focus on my job and this FP1 for example, I really made sure to be in the moment, enjoy it and not think of any consequences.”

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  • F1 at Downing Street with the UK Prime Minister

    F1 at Downing Street with the UK Prime Minister

    To celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited drivers, Team Principals and others from the sport to 10 Downing Street – the heart of government in the UK.

    In a special episode of F1 Beyond The Grid, the Prime Minister tells host Tom Clarkson why he’s “proud” of F1’s success and its £12 billion annual contribution to the UK economy.

    It is also one year since Oliver Bearman was announced as a full-time F1 driver for Haas. Sitting in the Downing Street garden, he describes the “surreal” feeling of stepping through Number 10’s famous black front door, and looks forward to racing in front of his home fans at Silverstone.

    Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowden also stops by to talk about the squad’s dual bases in the US and UK, and gives a peek at preparations for their first Grand Prix in 2026.

    Meanwhile, Williams Team Principal James Vowles explains how teams find the very best young engineers through various programmes.

    Plus, Mercedes graduate aerodynamicist Daniel McCulla talks about how he got his start in F1, what he studied at university, and the importance of never giving up on a career in the sport.

    Formula 1 and the UK government support aspiring engineers with scholarships, apprenticeships and work placements at F1 teams.

    To listen to this week’s episode of Beyond The Grid, simply hit go on the audio player above or click here to listen via your preferred podcasting platform.

    You can also check out a huge selection of previous episodes – spanning every decade of F1 – in our dedicated Beyond The Grid library here.

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  • Second-Round Pick Taelon Peter Brings Shooting, Athleticism – NBA

    Second-Round Pick Taelon Peter Brings Shooting, Athleticism – NBA

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  • Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown

    Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown

    James Waterhouse

    BBC News

    Reporting fromGondamar, Portugal
    PA Media Andre Silva, football player at RB Leipzig and the Portuguese national team, and partner Maria Rodrigues attend a public wake held for Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at the Capela da Ressurreicao. PA Media

    Portugese national team player Andre Silva was among footballers and politicians to attend the public wake in Gondomar

    Crowds mourned Diogo Jota in his hometown to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward and his brother Andre Silva, who both died in a car crash on Thursday.

    Portugal’s president, stars from the national team and fans from across the country gathered in the small town of Gondomar, on the outskirts of Porto, where the pair grew up.

    Their parents, grandfather and other family members held a private vigil at a chapel in the town before it was opened to the public for a wake. The funeral will be held on Saturday.

    The pair – both footballers, with Andre playing in Portugal’s second division – were killed after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of Zamora.

    Fans carrying Portugal flags, flowers and other memorabilia were seen weeping as they queued to pay their respects.

    Those in attendance included President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, national team stars Joao Moutinho, Diogo Dalot and Ricardo Horta, and Jota’s agent Jorge Mendes.

    For years as a young boy, Jota played for local club Gondomar SC, which named its academy after him in 2022.

    Emblazoned on its sign is a quote from Jota: “It’s not about where we come from but where we’re going to.”

    Outside the club, shirts and scarves were laid inside a ring of candles.

    Getty Images A man stands in front of a memorial for Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, set up at the Gondomar Sport Clube's stadiumGetty Images

    The 28-year-old father-of-three – who this year won the Nations League with Portugal and Premier League with Liverpool – married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso just 11 days before the fatal crash.

    He had been travelling back to Liverpool for pre-season training, making the trip by car and ferry because he had undergone minor surgery and had been advised against flying.

    Liverpool said his death was a “tragedy that transcends” the club.

    Fans also grieved outside the club’s Anfield stadium.

    Former captain Jordan Henderson was seen in tears as he laid a wreath, with a card that read: “Rest in peace my friend, along with your brother Andre. We will all miss you.”

    Former Liverpool councillor Peter Millea – a home and away regular who had come to pay his respects – told the BBC: “There was something about him as a player when he first came to us that he became an instant hit.

    PA Media Tributes at Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool, in memory of Diogo Jota who has died at the age of 28.PA Media

    “He was one of those players you can easily take to, because of the manner in which he conducted himself on and off the pitch and the important goals he scored.”

    Mr Millea said some fans at Anfield had broken into impromptu renditions of the chant while paying their respects.

    “I’m sure we’ll hear it loud and clear at Wembley for the Community Shield and we’ll hear it at Preston for the first pre-season away game, you know it’ll be sung around the field against Athletic Bilbao and then during the course of the rest of the season and probably forever-more,” he said.

    Elsewhere, fans left flowers, scarves and shirts outside Wolves’ Molineux Stadium, where Jota played prior to his move to Anfield.

    At Wimbledon, Portuguese tennis player Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon to mark the passing of his countrymen.

    A minute’s silence was held in the Euro 2025 game between Denmark and Sweden.

    Liverpool has cancelled pre-season fitness tests that were due to take place today for some players as a result of yesterday’s news. A phased return of training will now begin on Monday.

    The funeral service will be held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme in Gondomar at 10:00 on Saturday.

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  • Wimbledon 2025 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jan-Lennard Struff to reach round four

    Wimbledon 2025 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jan-Lennard Struff to reach round four

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz kept himself on course for a third Wimbledon title in a row by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff in an enthralling encounter to reach the fourth round.

    The world number two has yet to really hit his stride at the tournament but came through some big pressure situations and produced moments of quality in this match to seal a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 win.

    Alcaraz will next face 14th seed Andrey Rublev – who beat Adrian Mannarino 7-5 6-2 6-3 – for a place in the quarter-finals.

    “I knew it was going to be difficult,” the 22-year-old Spaniard said.

    “He has big serves, approaches the net and I am really pleased with everything I had done today.

    “I am proud to get the win in four sets. It was stressful as well. I was suffering in every set that I did today.”

    Alcaraz had to battle through five sets and almost five hours on court to see off Fabio Fognini in the opening round and, although he did then beat British wildcard Ollie Tarvet in straight sets, he had to fend off a number of chances the Wimbledon debutant had to break him.

    Initially, it looked like he would sail past world number 125 Struff in front of an expectant Centre Court crowd on Friday as he wrapped up the opening set in under 30 minutes, dropping just one game to the German.

    But the second set was a different story as Struff found his power and accuracy on his serve. Having not managed a single ace in the first set, he hit four in the second to help him break Alcaraz twice and level up matters.

    But that accuracy deserted the German number three early in the third. Three double faults gifted Alcaraz a break to go 2-0 up and he stayed in control to take the set.

    The pressure ramped up in the fourth but Alcaraz showed the quality that has allowed him to go 21 matches unbeaten.

    He fended off a couple of potential break opportunities before a wonderful backhand volley at the net helped him on the way to a crucial break at 4-4.

    That had the Centre Court crowd up on their feet before Alcaraz wrapped up the set and the match with a dominant hold to love to cement his place in the next round.

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  • Alcaraz survives Struff test – Wimbledon

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  • George Russell admits Mercedes ‘not close’ to frontrunners on Friday at Silverstone as he hopes for cooler weather

    George Russell admits Mercedes ‘not close’ to frontrunners on Friday at Silverstone as he hopes for cooler weather

    George Russell conceded that Mercedes were “not close” to the frontrunners during the opening day of action at Silverstone, with the Briton admitting that the squad are hoping for the temperatures to drop during the remainder of the weekend.

    After ending Free Practice 1 in fifth place on the timesheets, Russell classified eighth in the second session on a lap seven-tenths off the pace-setting time of McLaren’s Lando Norris.

    When asked how close he felt to those at the front following Friday’s running, the 27-year-old answered: “Well after today not very close, but it has been warmer today. The track was 40 degrees and we are hoping the rest of the weekend it cools down.

    “So it is a little frustrating for us that every single week we are at the mercy of the weather and we need to improve that, especially now we are entering the summer months. We are doing everything we can to improve it.

    “I think our fortunes will turn a little bit and it will come back towards us but, as I said, we can’t be at the mercy of the weather and we are right now.”

    With Ferrari proving to be McLaren’s closest competitors during Friday, Russell suggested that the Scuderia have taken a step forward.

    “Ferrari have really turned it up the last couple of races,” the 27-year-old explained. “They’ve been strong in race pace all season really, but they’ve been having bad Qualifyings.

    “But I think now we are entering summer, everyone is overheating a little bit more and we are probably taking a step backwards, and they’ve taken a step forward purely because of the temperature.

    “So that’s probably not great for them for some reasons, but it is also not great for us for other reasons too. Anyway, I’m enjoying being here at Silverstone, enjoying seeing all the fans. I love this race weekend and I just hope we can improve for the rest of the week.”

    Despite having a tricky Friday, Russell responded positively when asked if the arrival of rain or gustier conditions could put Mercedes back in the fight for pole position on Saturday.

    “Yeah for sure, coldness definitely. If it is wet for Qualifying then definitely excited for that,” the four-time race winner said. “It’s a bit of a unique one because the wet tyres actually deg more than the dry tyres.

    “It’s like, I don’t want to get too bogged up in the details here but actually a wet race probably wouldn’t be ideal. But we just want it… cold and dry would be ideal.”

    Kimi Antonelli echoed his team mate’s sentiments about the difficulties of Friday, the Italian having placed P9 and P6 in first and second practice respectively.

    “[It] was definitely not the easiest today, but I’m having quite a lot of pleasure driving around here,” Antonelli reflected. “Today, temperatures were quite a bit higher than expected.

    “Overall to be honest the car didn’t feel too bad, there is a little bit to work on and a little bit to work on with the driving. But tomorrow hopefully it is going to be a lot cooler, that is what the forecast is saying, and we’ll see what we can do.”

    Like Russell, Antonelli is hopeful that Mercedes can be in the battle with Ferrari and McLaren if the temperatures cool as the British Grand Prix event progresses.

    “Hopefully, that is definitely the goal,” the 18-year-old added. “I think hopefully it is going to cool down. Tomorrow is predicted to be overcast so probably track temp will be a bit cooler. I don’t know by how much, but a little bit cooler and hopefully we can take the fight to Ferrari and the McLarens.”

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  • PFL EUROPE BRUSSELS COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

    PFL EUROPE BRUSSELS COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

    PFL Europe Brussels is set to take place on Saturday 5 July at the ING Arena for the second PFL Europe event of 2025

    Patrick Habirora & Danny Roberts make the main event official by weighing in at 169.5 lbs and 171 lbs respectively, alongside the co-main event as Taylor Lapilus and Ali Taleb both make 135.2 lbs and 134.1 lbs respectively to confirm the bout

    Final remaining tickets for PFL Europe Brussels are available here, and will be available to watch in Belgium, France, UK & Ireland exclusively on DAZN

     

    BRUSSELS (4 July, 2025) – Following today’s official weigh-ins, the second PFL Europe event of 2025 takes place tomorrow night from 5pm CEST at the ING Arena in Brussels.

    The main event on Saturday 5th July is set, as both Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0) and Danny “Hot Chocolate” Roberts made the Welterweight limit at 169.5 lbs and 171 lbs respectively. The co-main event was also locked as Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus (21-4) and Ali Taleb (12-1) hit the scales at 135.2 lbs and 134.1 lbs. 

    PFL Europe Brussels will air live in Belgium, France, UK & Ireland exclusively on DAZN from 5pm CEST.

    The full weigh-in results are as follows:

     

     

    PFL Europe Brussels Card:
    ING Arena, Brussels, Belgium
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    Saturday, 5 July 

    PFL Europe Welterweight Main Event Showcase Bout: Patrick Habirora (169.5 lbs) vs. Danny Roberts (171 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Co-Main Event Showcase Bout: Taylor Lapilus (135.2 lbs) vs. Ali Taleb (134.1 lbs)
    PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Gaetano Pirrello (145.8 lbs) vs. Salvatore Liga (144.9 lbs)
    PFL Europe Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Boris Mbarga Atangana (205.3 lbs) vs. Bruno Santos (204.8 lbs)
    PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Khamzat Abaev (170.6 lbs) vs. Chequina Noso Pedro (169.4 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Movsar Ibragimov (135.8 lbs) vs. Gerardo Fanny (134.9)
    PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Ibragim Ibragimov (145.9 lbs) vs. Mathys Duragrin (145.8 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Dean Garnett (135.7 lbs) vs. Toumas Grönvall (133.1 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Mahio Campanella (135.6 lbs) vs. Matiss Zaharovs (135.6 lbs)
    PFL Europe Lightweight Showcase Bout: Nicolas Di Franco (155.8 lbs) vs. Catalin Safta (155.6 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Anas Azizoun (136 lbs) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (135.4 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Julien Lopez (136 lbs) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (135.4 lbs)
    PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Showcase Bout: Paulina Wiśniewska (126 lbs) vs. Jessica Cunha (124.8. lbs)
    PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Adam Meskini (145.7 lbs) vs. Tiziano Ferranti (145.7 lbs)
    PFL Europe Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Fahdi Khaled (135.7 lbs) vs. Levi Batchelor (135.8 lbs)

    PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Salvo Giudice (162.9 lbs) vs. Brice Belghazi (163 lbs)

     

     

    The historic evening of European mixed martial arts will be headlined by Belgium’s own Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0), who will make his first walk to the SmartCage as the main event in a Welterweight Showcase bout when he goes up against England’s highly skilled veteran Danny “Hot Chocolate” Roberts (18-8) in his PFL debut. 

    Habirora boasts a flawless record, with five of his six victories coming by way of KO/TKO, thanks to a devastating striking skillset which has fueled the Belgian’s rapid rise and made him a fan favourite. The shining star hailing from Team Sendo in Brussels will meet the 14-UFC fight seasoned star Danny Roberts, whose decorated career with a total of 13 career finishes will make him Habirora’s most experienced and dangerous opponent to date, and looks to take the Belgian to places he’s never been inside the SmartCage.

    In the co-main event will be the new PFL signing Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus (21-4), whose recent run of dominance with eight wins in his last nine fights has made him a true phenom in the Bantamweight division. He will go up against the 2024 PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion Ali Taleb (12-1), a fighter with ferocious knockout power and only one loss in his professional career, which will prove to be a true clash of the world’s best at 135 lbs. 

    Also on the card will be the first round of the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament, featuring athletes from six different countries looking to start their path towards the Championship and $100,000. 

    PFL Europe Brussels will be exclusively broadcast on DAZN in Belgium, France, the UK & Ireland, the home of MMA, boxing, European football, women’s football, and the NFL (excl. USA). DAZN is building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading technology, and multi-platform distribution. 

     

     

     

     

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