Revenge is a dish best served cold? Based on the evidence here in Japan, Max Verstappen isn’t a believer of that mantra.

No, this was a blistering retaliation. On the searing tarmac at Suzuka, Verstappen, as he has done on 12 separate occasions already this season, scorched his opposition. Perhaps those doubters would rather ‘suck on an egg’ than dare question the Dutchman again.

Verstappen, clear-minded after his Singapore blip and a drubbing of chief engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at padel tennis, arrived in Suzuka ready to send a message.

But where he’s shown a willingness to go toe-to-toe with rivals in the past in an obstinate slugfest, this was a punishing, one-sided, beatdown. He was the first driver on the track on Friday morning and hasn’t looked back, a gruelling 12-round demolition where he’s walked away without a bruise in sight.

Although an opportunistic Lando Norris attempted to surprise his close friend at lights out when he seized a gap left open by Verstappen. The Dutchman, pre-occupied by the Briton’s McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, gave way to Norris, but snatched back the lead and Piastri was pushed down to third.

That exchange, however brief, left Norris optimistic. ‘We’re coming for Red Bull,’ he said after the chequered flag as Christian Horner and his team celebrated their sixth constructors’ championship. ‘We’re not close to Max, but we’re not miles away. We’re pushing, we’re getting there.’

An explosive start gave way to a subdued following four laps, with the safety car deployed after Valtteri Bottas damaged his Alfa Romeo. 

His day went from bad to worse when the crash-prone Logan Sargeant shunted him into the gravel. ‘What the f***!?’ was the perplexed Finn’s response. Both drivers retired from the race, two of five men to bow out prematurely.

Bottas’s former teammate Lewis Hamilton had his hands full with new Mercedes partner George Russell. Hamilton, resembling a third member of Daft Punk in his special edition chrome helmet, challenged his young teammate to a game of chicken as they soared down the home straight side-by-side. It was Russell who twitched first and relented.

The battle resumed at Spoon Curve when Russell sought to seize upon a gap offered by Hamilton. The seven-time champion forced his teammate off the track, in a carbon copy of the incident that he fell victim to in his fight with Max Verstappen in Brazil two years ago.

‘Who are we trying to fight here, each other or the others?’ Russell fumed on the radio. Toto Wolff, watching on from Monaco while recuperating from a knee surgery, was surely tearing his hair out.

Tensions were bubbling elsewhere as Norris too bellowed his frustrations down the team radio after losing his position to Piastri, who pitted for hard tyres under the virtual safety car. ‘What’s he doing?’ Norris moaned. 

‘It’s just ruining the race now.’ The Australian may be a future star of the sport but he was shown in no uncertain terms that he is still very much the No. 2 at McLaren, and duly moved aside, although a first podium here will have softened the blow.

Chaos ensued in the pitlane as disarray surrounded Verstappen’s confidence-battered Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez. The Mexican, perhaps eager to take an early flight home from Tokyo, bowed out on Lap 15 but, having knocked Kevin Magnussen off course, was slapped with a five-second penalty by the stewards.

Red Bull, keen for him not to serve it in Qatar, pushed him back onto the track 26 laps later before bringing him back in for good. ‘Retire the car’, a defeated Perez pleaded during that bizarre stint.

Part three of the Hamilton-Russell dogfight provided a thrilling conclusion. Russell, in front of Hamilton due to a one-stop strategy, stubbornly refused to give up his position. ‘That’s an order, George,’ came the response from the garage. ‘So, we’re playing the team game now?’ Russell hit back as he retreated. 

Mercedes, attempting to emulate Sainz’s DRS genius in Singapore, tried to hold the Ferrari driver back but Hamilton was unable to keep Russell within range and the Spaniard passed.

‘We wasted all that time for no reason,’ Hamilton despaired.

But out in front there was not a moment spared by Verstappen on this Sunday procession, a man in a rush to secure world title No 3 in two weeks’ time in Qatar. Perhaps as he crossed the line the words of Mark Twain ran through his mind.

‘Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated.’ More likely, a Dutch-inspired egg retort.

Anna Wintour puts on a united display with Edward Enninful on the red carpet after reports of a ‘power struggle’ between editors as she draws in the stars for her Vogue World Show

By Connie Rusk For Mailonline

Published: 20:18 EDT, 14 September 2023 | Updated: 20:33 EDT, 14 September 2023

Supermodels, acting legends, royalty and some of the biggest names in showbusiness gathered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for the Vogue World Show. 

Billed as a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’, the glittering one-off extravaganza saw Rita Ora, Sienna Miller and Winnie Harlow leading the stars on the red carpet on Thursday. 

Model Winnie, 29, exuded glamour in a plunging black velvet gown with a statement white satin coat which brought plenty of drama with its puffed up neckline, while Rita, 32, turned heads in a black fishtail dress, but it proved difficult to walk in. 

Sienna Miller, who is expecting her second child – her first with boyfriend  Oli Green, 26 – pushed maternity style boundaries as she showed off her bump in a crop top and puff ball skirt. 

Editor-in-chief, Dame Anna Wintour arrived alongside British Vogue’s own editor, Edward Enninful. 

The pair put on a united display as they walking the red carpet together after reports of a power struggle between the two. 

The Mail on Sunday reported Enninful had hoped one day to replace Wintour, but the Vogue Editor-In-Chief is determined to stay put and will ‘swat any rivals off like a fly’. 

The bash comes just three months after the shock announcement the British-Ghanaian former model and fashion stylist is to step down as editor-in-chief of British Vogue after six years at the helm.

When he leaves at the beginning of 2024, Enninful will take up a ‘global advisory position’ at Vogue, ‘with the freedom to take on broader creative projects’.

‘He made no secret of wanting the big job [global editorial director] but he hit the glass ceiling and he’d gone as far as he could go,’ explains the Vogue insider.

‘He thought he would be in London for a few years and then head for New York, but he now knows that he’s never going to get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.

‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has seen off many rivals and continues to do so. She could swat him like a fly.’

A fashion source put it more bluntly: ‘I think Edward underestimated her power. He had so much smoke blown up his a**e when he was appointed editor that he couldn’t see his own trousers.’

And it was a busy week for the Princess Beatrice of York and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as they headed to the party, after attending the V&A Chanel Exhibition the night prior. 

Beatrice, 35, was joined on the red carpet by her younger sister Eugenie, 33. The Princess of York cut an elegant figure in a green silk dress for the star-studded party and added a touch of sparkle with diamond drop earrings. 

 Lady Victoria Hervey pulled out all the stops for the event as she arrived in a white embroidered lace gown with dramatic train. 

Thursday’s event will serve as a fundraiser for Britain’s performing arts industry, with Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief Anna overseeing proceedings. 

The first Vogue World event featured a fashion show and street fair when it took place in New York’s meatpacking district in 2021, but the London ceremony is expected to be a grander affair. 

The dress code will be Opening Night, with the invitation revealed a West End stage decorated with by blood-red velvet curtains.

Masterminded by BAFTA and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns, and creative producer Fran Miller, along with the Vogue team, the evening will feature a vast array of performing arts.

Guests will watch opera and ballet and theatre at the event which sits at the start of London Fashion Week and acts to unveil and showcase talent.

Contributing designers for the guests and performers include 16Arlington, Ahluwalia, Burberry, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, Erdem, Maison Margiela, and SS Daley, among many other fashion giants. 

Wintour previously claimed the performing arts industry is “under threat'” meaning all proceeds from ticket sales will go to a range of theatre companies – among them the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet. 

Incredible moment a river of RED WINE flows through Portuguese village when distillery’s 2.2million litre tanks burst

• São Lourenco do Bairro in Portugal was painted red with 2.2million litres of wine
• The wine would’ve nearly filled an Olympic swimming pool 
• Levira Distillery has since apologised for the spill from two of its trucks

By Perkin Amalaraj

Published: 08:32 EDT, 11 September 2023 | Updated: 10:15 EDT, 11 September 2023

By Matthew Phelan For Dailymail.Com

Updated: 09:33 EDT, 7 September 2023

Holly Willoughby probably would rather have been elsewhere last night than sashaying down a red carpet with millions watching – before being booed by the audience for the second NTA ceremony in a row. 

She spent considerable time warding off questions about her own future, Phillip Schofield and allegations of a toxic atmosphere at ITV’s This Morning.

After a lacklustre return to screens alongside Alison Hammond after eight weeks off for her annual summer break, and losing 200,000 viewers, she knew there was no way she could get away with being a no-show at last night’s National Television Awards.

But Holly didn’t seem too worried by the ratings drop-off, telling MailOnline she ‘just wants the future to continue as it is.’

As she admitted, however, whether that future comes to pass is not down to her, or any of her co-hosts – instead it is down to the viewers, many of whom have become disillusioned by the show and its attempts to distract from claims of a toxic culture.

Despite admitting fan support has been ‘up and down’, she still seems to have a loyal base of supporters who give her a sense of optimism for the future.

‘If I’m honest it’s been really up and down. But what’s lovely is people rallying around you. The support is there. People want us to do well. It all feels good again.’

‘I just want to the future to continue as it is. We are very blessed we have a great team of people we really do.’

She sought to focus on enjoying the NTAs on the red carpet, dodging questions around her former co-host and his ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male colleague.

‘Everybody has been so lovely tonight and everyone is so happy to meet you. I mean you’re in their living room everyday it’s not like meeting someone from Coronation Street.

‘I know there’s been a lot of talk about things and for me personally, I don’t want to speak on behalf of other people, it’s a world I don’t recognise. 

‘For me, I look around and see the team getting ready and giving it all. I just want to come to work and have more of that.’ 

For the second year running after the now-infamous queuegate scandal, Holly was shunned from being shortlisted for best presenter.

It was also the first time since she, as the host of the ITV show she joined in 2009, had attended without Phillip Schofield since they began working together 14 years ago.

Holly supported Alison, who is described within television circles as her ‘bestie’, as she went up against Ant and Dec for the best presenter title – with the Geordie duo winning the award for the 22nd time.

She told MailOnline: ‘Alison doesn’t need any advice tonight. She’s wonderful, exactly what she’s like on the tele. 

‘She came into the office today and said I know you’re wearing a dress but I brought you a belly chain I think it will really suit you.’

‘We’ve known each other for a really long time she’s been on this morning longer than me. It’s a really natural home for her.’

Asked whether she would like Alison to remain her on-screen partner, Holly added: ‘Ideally but I mean I ask myself who it will be but it’s not down to me, people seem to think I have a lot to say on a lot of issues, but it’s really down to the public.’

Holly spent 15 minutes on the red carpet at London’s O2 – a stark contrast to her usual awards regime.

She walked separately from Alison, who arrived 20 minutes later.

Those close to Ms Willoughby said she had to speak out last night in the hope that she can ‘start again tomorrow’.

The presenter has for some time been wrestling with how Schofield’s exit affected This Morning and that it is her job to ‘turn things around’ after she – as the strong woman that she has vowed to be – took the helm of This Morning.

Sources close to Ms Willoughby say that she decided that the best thing she could do to deal with the criticism was to be honest.

It coincides with her agreement to stay with This Morning, which lost out to The Repair Shop last night in the best daytime show category.

One source said: ‘Holly knows she needs to answer questions about This Morning face on and tell the story. It has been difficult. She knows this is a tricky time but she has made a pact with herself to take the rough with the smooth and deal with it.

‘Hence why she is here tonight and actually dealing with what has been hard for her and hard for the show.’

Away from the tribulations of morning television, it was a joyful night for BBC1’s Happy Valley as it won the returning drama award.

And the night only got better for lead Sarah Lancashire who beat co-star James Norton to win the best dramatic performance after the NTAs scrapped separate categories for best actor and best actress.

Ms Lancashire said: ‘It’s a wonderful thing to have, we didn’t know if we would win it. It’s a great accolade – great for Sally Wainwright.’

Graham Norton beat Piers Morgan to best TV Interview while his ex Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid paraded the red carpet in a red dress while debuting her new short hair.

Meanwhile, Line of Duty’s veteran cop-drama actress, Vicky McLure also stunned at the event – held at London’s O2 Arena – in a black Versace frock.

One Show host, Alex Jones, also pulled out the stops in a white feathered mini-dress.

Big Brother host Davina McCall, 55, beamed on the red carpet in an E Stott jumpsuit with her latest boyfriend, the hairdresser Michael Douglas, 48.

• Experts say diets high in red meat, salt and alcohol are fulling cancer rise 
• Cancer Research UK says advances in care helped save 1.2 million lives in the UK 

By Kate Pickes For Daily Mail

Updated: 18:50 EDT, 5 September 2023

An eczema sufferer has told of her agony after being hospitalised and losing her vision temporarily during an agonising flare-up.

Beatrice Gaucahas, of Ireland, has spent years battling the common skin condition, which causes redness and blistering of the skin.

But the 22-year-old took a sudden turn for the worse two years ago.

The children’s gymnastics instructor was left with dry, scaly skin covering her face, eventually sealing her eyes shut and leaving her with no skin on her face.

Now fully recovered from her horrifying ordeal, Beatrice is sharing her skin journey on TikTok, where she has gained more than 41,300 followers.

When Beatrice was 20, she experienced the ‘worst flare-up’ of her life when her eczema started affecting the skin on her face.

It made her face swell up and crust form around her eyes — sealing them shut and leaving her unable to see for two days.

She also had ‘no skin left’ on her face, as it had peeled off — leaving her with a ‘burning sensation’. 

‘It was one of the most painful and traumatic experiences of my life,’ Beatrice said.

She went to hospital and stayed there for two weeks.

Five biopsies were performed by doctors to try and find out what was wrong with her.

Doctors confirmed her excruciating symptoms were due to an eczema flare-up.

Also known as dermatitis, eczema affects around a fifth of children and one in 10 adults in the UK and US. 

The skin condition, which is not contagious, can be unbearably itchy. During a flare-up, it can also become red, cracked, sore and raw. 

Treatments for the condition, which has more than a dozen types, include medical moisturisers and medication. 

Beatrice said: ‘I thought I would never have my skin on my face back to normal ever again. I thought I would be scarred for life.

‘I felt like I had no one to turn to for comfort or support.

‘Most of my family were abroad visiting my grandfather as he was severely ill at the time, which had me more down as I wasn’t able to see him since I was also in hospital myself.

‘Of course, I spoke to my family every day on the phone, and they helped me a lot in regards to staying strong and having faith that I will recover, but virtual support and comfort is very different to an interaction in person.’

It’s unclear what triggered Beatrice’s flare-up. 

Since her agonising flare-up and hospital visit, Beatrice has made a full recovery and has learnt to manage her skin condition.

She now follows a strict diet that helps keep her skin condition under control and lessen the symptoms.

Her diet consists of greens, fruit, vegetables, fish oil and a collagen supplement every day. She has also completely cut wheat, gluten and dairy from her diet.

Since this change in routine, she has not suffered from a flare-up.

But she has also learnt to better cope when her symptoms worsen.

‘I am doing much better now, mentally and physically’, says Beatrice.

She added: ‘Before I learned to accept my skin condition, eczema had taken a large toll on my mental health and social life.

‘I stopped going out to see friends, even stopped going anywhere when I had the slightest flare-up as I was so embarrassed at the time and didn’t want anyone seeing what I was going through.’

Beatrice has been detailing her experience with eczema on TikTok, under the username @beatrice_gauca, where one of her most popular videos has amassed more than 2.4million views and 256,000 likes

The video, captioned ‘My skin will never recover from this, I’m going to be scarred for life’, shows a collection of clips during the episode that hospitalised her.

Her followers left supportive comments on the video.

‘Omg!! This is such a relieving ending. I know eczema brings a lot of insecurity, but ur glow up is just phenomenal!!’, wrote @zhaoxiaoxx.

Another TikTok user, @jade_huper, said: ‘You are so amazing for pushing thru this and taking the time to recover your such an amazing girl’.

Beatrice added: ‘I have come to accept my condition and no longer see it as a flaw but as a reason to get out there and help others that are suffering with the same condition as me.

‘It is important for me to share my story to show others going through the same situation that they are not alone and that it does get better, and you will heal your skin.

‘My main motive is to spread awareness about eczema to everyone around the world.’

Billy Vunipola to face hearing on Tuesday for red card against Ireland – immediately after Owen Farrell – leaving Steve Borthwick with a potential World Cup headache

• Billy Vunipola will face a hearing on Tuesday relating to his red card vs Ireland
• England’s No8 was sent off after a high shoulder on Andrew Porter in the loss
• Steve Borthwick could have gaps to fill with Owen Farrell also having an appeal

By Nik Simon for MailOnline

Published: 06:16 EDT, 21 August 2023 | Updated: 06:21 EDT, 21 August 2023

Owen Farrell is CLEARED completely after red card for dangerous high tackle against Wales, as England captain avoids any ban and is free to play at the World Cup

By Nik Simon for MailOnline

Published: 08:41 EDT, 15 August 2023 | Updated: 08:56 EDT, 15 August 2023