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Alpine staff prepare to strike at Italian GP as Renault leaves F1 – F1 news round-up

Alpine staff threaten to strike at the Italian GP while a safety car crashes, making up our F1 news round-up today.

Sol Bamba, former Leeds, Cardiff and Middlesbrough defender, dies aged just 39 after falling ill before he was due to take charge of match for Turkish club Adanaspor

Former Cardiff City, Leeds and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has tragically passed away aged just 39.

England star Declan Rice reveals the emotional reason why he REFUSED to celebrate his goal against Ireland - claiming it would have been 'disrespectful' to do so

England midfielder Declan Rice has revealed the reason why he opted not to celebrate his goal against Ireland and felt the fans in Dublin were justified to boo him.

Vini Jr. leaves Florentino Perez 'very upset' following 2030 World Cup comments

2024 Italian Grand Prix – F1 results and latest standings after the race

Here are the results from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix and what they mean for the F1 2024 standings...

David Beckham among mourners at Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral in Sweden

Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of Sven's successors, Roy Hodgson.

Aston Martin boss responds to new Adrian Newey rival interest after $100m deal twist

New competition has reportedly emerged for Aston Martin in their Adrian Newey pursuit...

Bill Belichick lands another new media job - as he begins new chapter

On Wednesday, Adam Schefter reported that Belichick had taken another media role as a strategic advisor for the 33rd Team.

Lando Norris highlights ‘big’ Oscar Piastri mistake in ‘quite a long way off’ Italian GP verdict

Are Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri poised to go head to head at Monza?

Luis Suarez bids a tearful farewell to international football - as Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer bows out after earning his 143rd cap in a 0-0 draw with Paraguay

Suarez is Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer, with his record of 69 in 143 appearances leaving him well-clear of former Man United forward Edinson Cavani in second place.

International Gymnastics Federation admits errors to Dutch gymnast amidst Chiles controversy

Italian GP: Ferrari stun McLaren at Monza as Charles Leclerc pulls off incredible one-stop win

Charles Leclerc gambled on a one-stop strategy to end Ferrari's five-year wait for an Italian GP victory.

Williams chose Colapinto because Schumacher "isn't special"

Decision to 'invest' in Williams' academy and simulator data behind choice of Franco Colapinto to replace Logan Sargeant in Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton opposes Max Verstappen in ‘really boring’ F1 victory admission

Lewis Hamilton may be accustomed to leading F1 races and winning by miles, but it's not his favourite way to go racing...

Patriots releasing veteran QB ahead of roster cutdown deadline

New England is moving on from one of their four quarterbacks.

Helmut Marko makes Adrian Newey claim with fans’ Red Bull theory addressed

‘The problem lies elsewhere’ at Red Bull and not with Adrian Newey’s exit…

Max Verstappen issues clear response to FIA president after steward abuse clampdown

Max Verstappen has a simple solution for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is looking to clamp down on online abuse.

The main catalyst in Logan Sargeant sack decision…and it wasn’t his Dutch GP crash

"Unfortunately for Logan Sargeant, this story has been building..."

Footballer dead at 27 after collapsing on the pitch during game

Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27, days after collapsing during a game in Brazil, according to his Uruguayan club and South American football's governing body.

26 players whose careers were ended by injury

A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...

Max Verstappen makes Red Bull feelings clear as on-board Italian GP footage broadcast

Max Verstappen: "There's no excuse."

Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football... with Liverpool and Barcelona legend set to play his last match for Uruguay on Friday

Suarez said he will step down from Uruguay duty after Friday's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay and will approach the match with the same tenacity as he did in his first game back in 2007.

Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall. Team principal Toto Wolff had said the crash in first practice for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix would have no impact on Antonelli’s F1 chances, and confirmation of his elevation to partner with George Russell was announced ahead of Saturday’s...

McLaren and Mercedes front wing investigation demand after huge F1 shake-up

Helmut Marko says the McLaren and Mercedes front wings "must be analysed"...

Martin Brundle’s stinging Kimi Antonelli opinion as Mick Schumacher row emerges

Friday's F1 news wrap is go, go, go!

San Marino FINALLY move from bottom spot in FIFA rankings... with one nation technically below them after not playing a match for over four years

The minnows have only ever won one game in their history - a 1-0 friendly against Liechtenstein back in 2004, losing 198 of their 204 competitive fixtures.

Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli crashes out on Mercedes F1 debut as Verstappen fires first shot

It was a day to remember followed by a moment to forget for Kimi Antonelli...

The best men's tennis players to win only one Grand Slam

No. 18 LSU's first response to coach Kelly's table-pounding comes against Nicholls State

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The sight of LSU coach Brian Kelly pounding a table following a season-opening loss to Southern California — and the sound of him saying his quarterback got “outplayed” — won't soon be forgotten. It remains to be seen whether those moments become symbolic of a course correction that leads to College Football Playoff contention, or a season of frustration on the bayou. For his part, as LSU (0-1) prepared for its home...

Magnussen banned for exceeding penalty point limit

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after exceeding the permitted number of penalty points in a year.

Ferrari set to make major announcement as Lewis Hamilton era plans ramp up

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur teased an announcement as the Scuderia look to build for the future.

Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton qualifying ‘weakness’ claim in Monza

Nico Rosberg: "It's natural that at some point you will start to get a little bit slower..."

Manuel Ugarte can unshackle two current Man United stars and push them closer to the top of the Premier League - but whether he is the man to go toe-to-toe with Rodri remains to be seen

TOM COLLOMOSSE AND SIMON JONES: Manuel Ugarte will not be the first player to be chewed up and spat out by the Paris Saint-Germain machine.

Lewis Hamilton confesses ‘surreal emotions’ as Mercedes successor confirmed for F1 2025

Lewis Hamilton couldn't hide his personal sadness at seeing his Mercedes team formalise its succession plans with Kimi Antonelli...

‘My car is undriveable monster’: Max Verstappen fumes over F1 title hopes

The Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen, has condemned his Red Bull car as an “undriveable monster” and said he does not believe either he or his team will remain title contenders as things stand. Verstappen was speaking after finishing sixth at the Italian Grand Prix, where he was off the pace all weekend and the race was won by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in second and third. Verstappen made...

Ferrari, Red Bull, and Williams ready to take front wing action with FIA analysis request made

Several F1 teams are in discussion with the FIA regarding the level of front wing flex on display by rivals...

Motor racing-Verstappen says his Red Bull has become an undriveable monster

By Alan Baldwin MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen said Red Bull had turned a dominant car into an undriveable monster and both titles were slipping away after he struggled to sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Dutch triple world champion won a record 19 of 22 races last year in the most one-sided season on record, and he started 2024

Jordan Chiles believes racism involved in her stripped Olympic bronze medal

Sergio Perez makes F1 retirement admission with remaining Red Bull goal revealed

F1 veteran Sergio Perez has been a Red Bull driver since 2021...

Notable People who died in 2024

Ralf Schumacher hits out at ‘absurd’ Williams decision after fresh Mick Schumacher F1 blow

Williams axed Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix and overlooked Mick Schumacher as his replacement.

George Russell ‘not safe at all’ at Mercedes as Nico Rosberg issues warning

Nico Rosberg fears George Russell has "everything to lose" in F1 2025...

Oscar Piastri ‘selfishness’ admission amid ‘pretty straightforward’ McLaren title goal

Oscar Piastri has admitted an element of selfishness is imperative for every F1 driver to have in their quest for glory...

Mick Schumacher’s mother and James Vowles clash at Monza after ‘not special’ comment – report

An apologetic approach reportedly did not save James Vowles from Corinna Schumacher's wrath...

Lando Norris to Red Bull deal blocked by McLaren as ‘catastrophic’ situation analysed

How McLaren put the brakes on Red Bull's plot to sign Lando Norris...

Aussie driver in the middle of McLaren civil war after blundered strategies cost both Oscar Piastri AND Lando Norris victory

Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri has been criticised by Lando Norris fans after the McLaren star stunned his British teammate at the Italian Grand Prix.

Firm warning from Mattia Binotto in Audi F1 ‘cannot accept’ and ‘cannot afford’ Sauber verdict

New Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto wasn't holding back...

‘Furious’ Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes ‘deserve better’ after Italian GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton has been particularly self-critical after his qualifying performance for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Romelu Lukaku ends Chelsea nightmare with permanent Napoli move

Romelu Lukaku ends Chelsea nightmare with permanent Napoli move - Belgian international reunites with Antonio Conte

Gary Neville recalls the 'biggest mistake' Man United made in the transfer market under Alex Ferguson

He signed some iconic players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane. However, Ferguson was not perfect in the transfer market. Even he made mistakes.