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Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his title lead. Verstappen starts behind with a heavy grid penalty, Norris is third. The Hungarian GP is approaching, with teams looking to finalise setups before the break.
Lando Norris clinches pole at the Hungaroring, with Leclerc second and Piastri third. Kimi Antonelli starts further back due to a grid penalty; the race is set to unfold amid a tight championship battle and the final sprint before the summer break.
Tallies show Vingegaard has abandoned the Tour after a night-time doping test disrupted his recovery, while Pogacar and Evenepoel condemn the scheduling. It remains to be seen if results will be published and how the tests will affect the race ahead.
Russell has trailed Kimi Antonelli in the standings. An engine deployment problem at Spa-Francorchamps contributed to a race-ending incident and left him further behind. Mercedes has identified an engine calibration issue and is working toward a fix ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Germany has agreed on a contract with Jürgen Klopp to become head coach, with talks culminating in New York. The pact runs through the 2030 World Cup, following Nagelsmann's resignation after a penalty defeat to Paraguay. Klopp has not coached since 2024 and is returning after leading Red Bull’s global network.
Germany has appointed Jürgen Klopp as head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with a squad-wide overhaul and a new coaching team around Klopp. The move follows a disappointing World Cup exit and Nagelsmann’s resignation, and Klopp will lead Germany for Euro 2028 and the 2030 tournament.
A roundup of recent Formula 1 coverage shows drivers pushing back on 2026 regulation changes, arguing the 50/50 power split and energy-management tech disrupts on-track racing. Editors stress the sport’s growth goals clash with drivers’ call for more direct control and traditional racing dynamics.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Oscar Piastri retires with gearbox trouble after leading for a stretch. Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth following a pit-lane speed penalty, while the championship gap widens to 50 points.
Tesla is accelerating its AI and robotics agenda while its robotaxi rollout remains limited and costly. Quarterly data show robotaxi miles dwindling, even as Musk pushes Optimus and other AI initiatives. Analysts warn that regulatory hurdles and high CapEx complicate the path to scale.
Rugby talent Henry Pollock is pressing for a pay rise at Northampton. The Prem salary cap and marquee-player rules limit options, with talks intensifying as Hearn and Pollock navigate cap constraints and potential market moves.
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints about outdoor posters and Underground adverts for Lee Cronin’s horror film The Mummy, saying the imagery could distress young children and appears to be a realistic depiction of a dead child. Warner Bros says the campaign is designed with due responsibility to consumers and society.
London hosts the first Premier Padel event in England as Olympia hosts London P1. The event is sold out across four days, drawing 20,000 fans. World No.1 duo Coello and Tapia lead the field; British players participate, with Medina Murphy delivering a standout home performance before a last-32 exit. Organisers anticipate a bigger, better edition next year.
Independent and New York Post report recalls and new menus; Chick-fil-A is adding Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches and S’mores drinks in a fall line-up, while McDonald’s is reviving Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce, alongside new desserts and fizzy drinks.
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 as Formula 1 implements new engine regulations. The move follows months of speculation about his future and reflects a commitment to the team despite dissatisfaction with the sport’s energy-management rules.
Lando Norris has moved within striking distance in the title race after a strategic masterclass in Zandvoort. Norris has overtaken rivals to win the Dutch Grand Prix, with Antonelli still leading the standings and Russell closing in. Verstappen’s dramatic Lap 1 crash disrupted the race and reshaped the podium picture.
Lando Norris has won the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, keeping McLaren competitive as Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead. Hamilton and Russell struggle with team orders and tyre strategy, while Mercedes respond to the pressure with strategic pit decisions.
Lando Norris has extended his McLaren contract to at least 2030, with a multi-year option beyond that date. The 26-year-old world champion has delivered McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008 and has won back-to-back races in the current season. He says he is “home” at McLaren and aims to keep winning with a team that has rebuilt to the front of Formula 1.
Max Verstappen has criticized the 2026 F1 car design, saying the machines are numb to driver input and forcing earlier braking for optimal exits. Liam Lawson has stepped in for Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda occupying Lawson’s Racing Bulls seat. Norris launches LN4 Fusion to back young drivers. Read how these shifts shape Madrid and Monza Grand Prix entries.
Kimi Antonelli has won the Monza Grand Prix after passing teammate George Russell with three laps to go, extending his lead in the drivers’ standings to 66 points. Russell finished second as Verstappen completed the podium. Ferrari endured a difficult day, with Leclerc crashing out early and Hamilton finishing sixth.
AfD has won about 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, raising the possibility it could form Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II. Minority communities fear renewed hostility as elections also loom in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Parties across Germany assess the implications for democracy and policy.
Ollie Millroy’s car bursts into flames in the China GT race at Shanghai. Loek Hartog pulls him from the burn while Millroy suffers serious injuries. AAI Motorsports condemns organizers for negligent emergency response and withdraws from China GT races until a full investigation is conducted; organizers apologize and pledge a review.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has extended his F1 championship lead after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on the Madrid Madring circuit, where overtaking proved difficult and the race was punctuated by a Virtual Safety Car. Norris finishes off the podium amid late-race pit-stop drama; drivers call for changes to improve racing in Madrid.
Kimi Antonelli takes an eighth win from 14 races as McLaren’s Lando Norris suffers late misfortune under the Virtual Safety Car. Norris leads at pole but a VSC timing costs him the race; Antonelli capitalises to extend his championship margin.
The 2027 Formula 1 schedule has expanded sprint races from six to ten, with Monaco hosting a short-form event for the first time. Other sprints are planned in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar as organisers seek greater fan engagement amid regional tensions and security concerns.
Brandon McNulty has won the men’s road world championship in Montreal, giving the United States its first elite men's title since 1993. He has attacked with 32km to go, held a 50‑second lead into the final lap and finished 13 seconds clear as Michael Matthews and Mathieu van der Poel took second and third.
Max Verstappen has won a 101-driver karting challenge at Silverstone, passing pole-sitter Jacky Martens on the 14th lap to finish with 40 minutes and 21 laps remaining. The event featured content creators, fans and athletes in identical karts. Verstappen’s opponents faced a series of crashes and a controversial “Chucky lap” rule that allowed leaders to extend their advantage on several occasions.
Esteban Ocon has reiterated that his Formula 1 career is not over as Haas confirms he will part ways at year’s end. With Bearman outperforming him this season, Ocon is exploring options for 2027 while remaining focused on the current races.
Esteban Ocon has been told Haas will part ways with him at year’s end. He has been racing in F1 since 2016 and has previously won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. Ocon says he remains motivated and will push for strong results in the remaining races while seeking future opportunities. Haas thanks him for his professionalism as they move to appoint a replacement.
Russell has secured a dramatic win in the latest F1 race, narrowing the championship gap to 66 points behind Antonelli after a late surge and Verstappen’s close challenge. Hadjar returns to podium, while Norris, Piastri and others face a tough day amid late incidents and safety cars.
Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint after a weather-affected, incident-packed qualifying session. Leclerc and Hamilton finish close behind, with Russell facing penalties that could shape Sunday’s race. Several front-runners struggle on the final runs as track conditions vary.
Max Verstappen has secured a commanding Singapore Grand Prix victory, dominating from start to finish after a string of strong performances in Malaysia. Charles Leclerc finishes second as Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead to 102 points; Lewis Hamilton finishes sixth after a late strategy misstep. The result keeps Antonelli on track to clinch the title at the next race in Austin.