With a five-week break from F1 races, many fans feel quite relaxed knowing they don’t have to wake up at six in the morning to watch their favourite driver have a terrible performance. However, with no Grands Prix occurring, this means media and gossip is heightened, with off-track stories in the limelight for once. In recent news, Max Verstappen has talked openly about retirement and his unenjoyment with the current F1 season.

I’m almost certain we have all been there. You’re going on a run, or any form of active exercise and everything is running smoothly (see what I did there) when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, you are brought to a standstill due to an excruciating pain in your side. This, as I am sure most of us are aware, is known as a stitch and its unpleasant sensation can affect even the most seasoned runners.
But what is a stitch? Why do we get them? And – most importantly – how do you stop or get rid of stitches?