Sport · 3 min read
Fernando Alonso surprised by finishing eighth at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, earning Aston Martin their first points since August. Starting 12th, he leveraged rain and bold strategy despite a poor tire choice at the start.
Sport · 3 min read
A week after an unsuccessful world championship, Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel claimed the European road cycling title, according to France 24.
Sport · 3 min read
At the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, George Russell retired late in the race due to a mechanical issue while aiming for a podium spot. This third retirement of the season widens his championship gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Sport · 4 min read
Max Verstappen won the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix, a race delayed more than three hours due to weather, marking the first victory of the season for him and Red Bull Ford.
Sport · 3 min read
Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia amid rainy conditions and George Russell's dramatic retirement, marking Red Bull's first victory of the 2026 season.
Sport · 3 min read
Aston Martin qualified both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in Q2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, achieving P12 and P14 on the grid. This marks a significant improvement after a tough run of races, aided by penalties to other drivers.
Sport · 3 min read
Max Verstappen took pole position at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, the first for a non-Mercedes engine this season, powered by Red Bull Powertrains/Ford. Lewis Hamilton joins him on the front row, followed by Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc. Difficult track conditions may lessen qualifying impact.
Sport · 3 min read
Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine drivers, have resolved their dispute following their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite the costly incident, they are now looking ahead to the rest of the season and the fight for fifth place in the constructors' championship.
Sport · 1 min read
Formula 1 and PepsiCo offer a new game, Match the Grid, to win a complete trip for two to a 2027 F1 race, including flights, accommodation, and grandstand tickets.
Sport · 2 min read
For the Bahrain Grand Prix's return to Sepang, Pirelli selected C2 (hard), C3 (medium), and C4 (soft) tires. Teams will have multiple sets, focusing on thermal management and strategic variety.
Sport · 3 min read
McLaren introduced a major update at Baku that required repairs after the first day of testing. Despite this, the team believes the expected improvements were achieved, even though the Baku circuit did not favor their car.
Sport · 4 min read
Ferrari has officially confirmed its full confidence in Fred Vasseur, its team principal, responding to speculation fueled by Christian Horner's remarks. The Scuderia emphasizes unity and focus on the current season.
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