In this week’s list of unmissable news brand content, Lewis Hamilton’s shock move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, investigative podcasts into the latest trail and stories proving you’re never too old to relive your youth...
1. Grammy garments
With the 2024 Grammy Awards taking place in LA, the Evening Standard takes a look into the biggest night of music and the best dressed A-list talent gracing the red carpet.
The ceremony saw unmissable fashion looks from vintage pieces nodding to the 1920s and 1990s to stand out pieces of glitz and glam, modern trends and couture. Miley Cyrus was styled in custom Margiela, a garment made up of a impressive 14,000 safety-pins and 675 hours, while Olivia Rodrigo wore a crystal embellished vintage Versace column gown selected from the Spring/Summer ’95 collection.
2. Former pilot takes to the sky
Former RAF bomber pilot Jack Hemmings believes you’re never too old to relive your youth. 102-year-old Hemmings is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the Spitfire when he took to the skies in a bid to raise money for a charity he co-founded 80 years ago. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for exemplary gallantry while flying during the second world war when he flew the Lockhead Hudson aircraft to protect the Bay of Bengal from Japanese invasion.
3. Examining the trial
‘The Trial’ is an investigative podcast produced by the Daily Mail, taking listeners behind the headlines of some of the biggest trails worldwide. The show dives into the courtroom, bringing the latest evidence as it unfolds and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts. The latest series examines key moments from the Brianna Ghey trail.
4. Creating waves
99-year-old Canadian swimmer Betty Brussel is breaking records and making waves. She smashed the world record in the 400-metre freestyle swim, competing in the 100-104 age category at a swim meet in Victoria, B.C. She shaved almost four minutes off the previous record and went on to break two more records that day.
“I really enjoy swimming. I’d love the feeling of gliding through the water, and it just makes me feel very good,” Brussel said.
5. Making moves on the track
In deciding to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for 2025 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton has made one of the biggest shock driver moves this century. Metro’s report explains why the seven-time world champion is making his boldest-ever move, potentially finishing his career with the most famous, most storied, and most successful team in the sport’s history.
