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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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