Sport · 3 min read
At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri suffered a double lock-up under braking that dropped him down the order, costing a potential podium. Despite a strong first half, McLaren's drivers scored no points.
Sport · 3 min read
Poland claimed the European Volleyball Championship by beating France 3-1 in the final held in Milan. The French, Olympic champions in 2024, earn a medal after their 2015 title.
Sport · 3 min read
Kimi Antonelli described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his worst weekend of the season, facing technical issues and a qualifying crash. Despite this, he climbed from 16th to 5th, minimizing points loss.
Sport · 1 min read
Max Verstappen was chosen by fans as the favorite driver of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a spectacular race in Baku where he finished second, just 0.196 seconds behind winner George Russell.
Sport · 3 min read
Audi introduced a major aerodynamic update at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg were eliminated in Q1, surprising the team accustomed to top 10 qualifying results. Bortoleto cited lack of grip and disappointing performance despite improvements, while Hulkenberg pointed to unfavorable track conditions.
Sport · 4 min read
During Baku GP qualifying, Esteban Ocon failed to reach Q3 after a yellow flag forced him to slow on his last fast lap in Q2. Despite a competitive car, this setback cost him crucial tenths of a second, leading to his disappointment.
Sport · 3 min read
Sergio Perez has been handed a three-place grid penalty at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after blocking Oscar Piastri during qualifying. The incident occurred during a preparation lap when Perez ignored stewards' warnings.
Sport · 3 min read
Alex Dunne secured his first victory of the 2026 F2 season in Baku, climbing to third in the overall standings and renewing his title challenge against Rafael Camara.
Sport · 3 min read
On September 25, four major European football leagues called for FIFA governance reform, demanding more transparency and independence guarantees following Gianni Infantino's withdrawal from a controversial project.
Sport · 3 min read
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers start on September 24 and run until March 30. Forty-eight teams in 12 groups will play 144 matches to qualify for the finals hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Several nations, including Ghana and Cape Verde, aim to return after absences, while one team hopes to qualify for the first time.
Sport · 3 min read
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin will be penalized on the starting grid at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after replacing multiple engine components, including a new internal combustion engine for Alonso.
Sport · 3 min read
Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 President and CEO, received the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award, recognizing his leadership beyond sport and commitment to uniting fans globally.
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