Alan Permane, Racing Bulls' team principal, stated the 2027 driver selection will be made in the coming weeks. Candidates include current drivers Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, and Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov. The choice balances immediate performance and future talent development.
Ivorian taekwondo athlete Cheick Cissé, Olympic champion in 2016 and world champion in 2023, has decided to end his sporting career. In an interview with RFI, he reflects on his journey and future ambitions.
Isack Hadjar had to start the Singapore Grand Prix from last place after a gearbox failure in qualifying. The Red Bull driver expressed his frustration while teammate Max Verstappen took pole position. Team principal Laurent Mekies apologized for the mechanical issues.
Max Verstappen dominated qualifying at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix by winning the Sprint and securing pole position, underscoring Red Bull Racing's current superiority. Sunday's race promises strategic battles around tire management and undercuts.
During the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, Sergio Perez (Cadillac) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) were eliminated on the first lap following a collision at turn 16 in wet conditions. Stewards found Stroll not at fault.
Max Verstappen claimed victory in the 2026 Singapore Sprint on a drying track, capitalizing on George Russell's early crash and a late collision between McLaren teammates, according to official F1 sources.
The Portuguese Football Federation announced the opening of a disciplinary procedure against Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from a national team gathering on September 30. According to regulations, this unexcused absence could lead to a suspension of one to six months.
South Korea's football team, gold medalists at the Asian Games, sparked controversy by celebrating their exemption from mandatory military service. The captain publicly welcomed the exemption granted to athletes winning international competitions, stirring national debate.
At the Singapore Grand Prix, Toto Wolff rejected accusations of favoritism toward Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, emphasizing equal treatment of drivers despite speculation this season.
Max Verstappen remains on pole for the Singapore Sprint despite overtaking under a yellow flag during qualifying. Stewards acknowledged the infraction but chose not to penalize the Red Bull driver.
Kimi Antonelli admitted the updated Mercedes W17 used in Singapore is 'very difficult' to drive. Running the new spec, he finished 7th in Sprint Qualifying, behind teammate George Russell.
The controversy between Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus continues after the striker's criticism over his departure from the national team camp. Despite Portugal's recent successes, debate over Ronaldo's future in the squad remains intense.
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