Lewis Hamilton hailed following 100th pole position – Saturday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 8.
Formula One
Qualifying day in Barcelona and Lewis Hamilton celebrated 100 pole positions.
100 POLES! I can’t even begin to describe how this feels. I can’t thank the team and everyone back at the factory enough for everything they’ve done to help us secure this incredible milestone. I feel so humbled and very grateful. This feels like my first win all over again 🙌🏾💯 pic.twitter.com/KkCgShdhq2
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 8, 2021
You do realise you are watching one of the most talented people to ever have walked the Earth, don't you? He really is a phenomenon. Can only watch on in awe #f1 https://t.co/0InWWIfTjg
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) May 8, 2021
From 1 to 100, congratulations on an amazing achievement, Lewis. 👏 pic.twitter.com/oGIjrYhUU8
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 8, 2021
ONE. HUNDRED. POLES!!! 🤯🤯🤯 #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/z0H330Nglf
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) May 8, 2021
💯 @LewisHamilton #SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #F1 pic.twitter.com/bmN017zvai
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 8, 2021
Congratulations on 100 pole positions, @LewisHamilton. A fantastic achievement 👏 https://t.co/J115mvbO3C
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) May 8, 2021
100th @F1 Pole Position for @LewisHamilton. Congratulations, you made history once again. An amazing achievement.#F1 #SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/vHlvYQzV7p
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) May 8, 2021
And a look back to his first pole in 2007.
“I’ve never really been a driver that sticks it on pole”@LewisHamilton speaking after claiming his first pole position back in 2007 #F1 pic.twitter.com/Z7qzlNqmdf
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 8, 2021
Max Verstappen will start from second.
I’m happy qualifying 2nd. To be this close 🤏 on this track is good for us and shows the progress we’ve made as a team 💪 1st row is a good starting position, as it’s a long run to turn one #KeepPushing 🇪🇸 #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/wo70PwvGxD
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) May 8, 2021
Close Quali at the #SpanishGP!! 🤏 @Max33Verstappen is on the front row 💪 #SpanishGP 🇪🇸 #ChargeOn 🤘 pic.twitter.com/DDOPxrt2dZ
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) May 8, 2021
Valtteri Bottas starts on the second row.
3rd in qualifying. Close as expected! Speed was there, but I had a snap in turn 10 in Q3 and lost probably the pole there. Eyes on tomorrow – not giving up!
Congrats to @LewisHamilton for the 100th @f1 career pole!#VB77 #F1 #SpanishGP@MercedesAMGF1 @F1 📷 @ThomasMaheux pic.twitter.com/PAmWwbnHj5
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) May 8, 2021
A strong lap for VB to start P3 in the #SpanishGP 💪
Bring on tomorrow! 🦈 pic.twitter.com/zSxVMwrxLW
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) May 8, 2021
British pair Lando Norris and George Russell qualified ninth and 15th respectively.
There was more in it than P9, but it is what it is. Ready for a fight tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/PjGyvLinQg
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) May 8, 2021
Good job all round. Q2 was the maximum today. Focused on tomorrow. Bring it on. 👊 pic.twitter.com/rdC00NwYRC
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) May 8, 2021
Football
Joe Willock celebrated a great night for Newcastle.
#UTM @NUFC ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KliG7qgz8J
— Joe Willock (@Joewillock) May 7, 2021
As did Callum Wilson.
Oh I do love playing awayyy! 🙌🏽
3 points, 2 goals, 1 team 🤍🖤 pic.twitter.com/67kfPDtYYg
— Callum Wilson (@CallumWilson) May 8, 2021
Neymar signed a new four-year deal at PSG.
l'histoire continue ❤️💙 ALLEZ PSG pic.twitter.com/wciOKHHXRz
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) May 8, 2021
Leeds were delighted with their 3-1 victory over Tottenham.
What a win, so proud of everyone! 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/SOuFWawXjA
— Illan Meslier (@MeslierIllan) May 8, 2021
This team🔥♥️ what a performance 🙏🏼! @LUFC #mot #LeedsUnited pic.twitter.com/RmbYDGeXV5
— Ezgjan Alioski (@ezgjanalioski) May 8, 2021
Who you gonna call? 📞👉🏼 LEEDS UNITED! 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/1h0JXrEzyB
— Robin Koch (@RobinKoch25) May 8, 2021
Crystal Palace secured their Premier League safety.
A professional Palace performance secures a ninth successive season in the @premierleague 👊#CPFC | #SHUCRY
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) May 8, 2021
Darts
Michael van Gerwen is sitting happy at the top of the Premier League table.
Block 3 complete and I’m over the moon with 6 points and top of the table. I have come from far this last year and I’m now back where I should be. @JamesWade180 is a phenomenal player so I knew that I need to be at my best tonight. Thank you for all the support this week 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/eLLbvMuZ1m
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) May 7, 2021
Golf
The pros on both sides were getting ready to back the amateurs as the Walker Cup got under way.
Good luck GB&I 🇮🇪 🇬🇧 @WalkerCup @RandA
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) May 8, 2021
Good luck to all the lads at the @WalkerCup especially Geordie hero @mattylamb_ Bring it home boys 💪 pic.twitter.com/eqp6bEPZHk
— Chris Paisley (@ChrisPaisley86) May 8, 2021
I won’t miss a minute of the @walkercup from one of my fav courses in the world. All I can say is USA! USA! 🏆🏆🇺🇸🇺🇸
— fredcouplesgolf (@fredcouplesgolf) May 8, 2021
Ian Poulter enjoyed having his son Luke on the bag.