Sport · 3 min read
Flavio Briatore, Alpine advisor, expressed disappointment after Franco Colapinto caused a collision at the Azerbaijan GP that eliminated teammate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris (McLaren). Briatore called Colapinto's error serious and said he will consider measures to prevent such incidents.
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On the opening day of the Nations League, Spain overturned England 3-2 at Wembley on Saturday, September 26. Trailing in the first half, La Roja relied on substitutes Baena and Oyarzabal to score, while England captain Harry Kane missed a penalty. This win extends Spain's unbeaten streak to 39 matches and puts them atop their group.
Sport · 3 min read
Gabriel Bortoleto was handed a 10-second penalty after overtaking under a yellow flag at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite no Safety Car indication on his steering wheel, officials ruled the move illegal and demoted him to 15th.
Sport · 3 min read
After six weeks sidelined by a wrist injury, Isack Hadjar made an impressive comeback at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing third. This podium, earned through pure speed, is a first for the French driver in F1.
Sport · 3 min read
The first day of CAN 2027 qualifiers took place on September 26. South Africa beat Guinea 2-1, Kenya and Eritrea drew 1-1, but Senegal and Egypt had disappointing results. The second round starts September 28 with crucial matches ahead.
Sport · 3 min read
During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris had to retire following a collision with Alpine drivers Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. Colapinto apologized for the incident that eliminated three competitors, impacting Alpine's points and Norris's streak.
Sport · 3 min read
Mercedes driver George Russell, currently second in the drivers' standings, could secure his third win of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. After a mid-season slump, his post-summer break form gives him a notable advantage.
Sport · 2 min read
Carlos Sainz has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Originally qualifying 9th, he is demoted to 14th for not slowing under yellow flags in Q3, according to the stewards' decision.
Sport · 4 min read
Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto both reached Q3 in Azerbaijan GP qualifying. Gasly feels Alpine has improved and remains confident for the race despite yellow flag disruptions.
Sport · 3 min read
In the opening match of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, Senegal was held to a draw by Mozambique at Maputo's Zimpeto Stadium. This game marked Patrick Vieira's debut as Senegal's head coach. The Lions of Teranga failed to secure a lead, allowing the Mambas to equalize.
Sport · 3 min read
George Russell earned pole position for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, outpacing Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri in a tense qualifying session. Kimi Antonelli was eliminated in Q1 following a crash.
Sport · 3 min read
Dino Beganovic won the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Baku, marking his second consecutive victory after Madrid. Starting third, he overtook Laurens van Hoepen at turn one and then took the lead from Nikola Tsolov. Van Hoepen finished second, Alexander Dunne third, while championship leader Tsolov dropped to fifth after a mistake.
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