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Charles Leclerc will steer clear of an engine penalty for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, even after his crash at Monza.
Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more than 230km/h. It came as the result of a bounce over a water drain causing Leclerc, who ...Keep reading
Red Bull has officially signed Kimi Raikkonen’s son as a junior driver.
Robin Raikkonen, the son of 2007 Formula 1 world champion Kimi, has been signed to the Red Bull Junior Team. Raikkonen was born on 27 January 2015 and has been active in karting since 2022, having competed in the Rotax Max Challenge, first in Switzerland, then across Europe. He also took part in the WSK Super Master Series last year. In both cases, that was in age-appropriate ...Keep reading
What to anticipate from F1's latest event as Madrid makes its debut
Madrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring its series to urban population centres. It does so for 57 laps on a two-headed monster of a circuit that will take drivers and teams some time to wrap their collective engineering minds around. Initial concept renderings of the so-called ...Keep reading
Between Rekraki's history and Wahbi's aspirations, El Shammami feels optimistic about the performance of the Moroccan national team.
Former Moroccan international Abdelwahed Chahmami returned to the recent Africa Cup of Nations final, held in Morocco, stating that the "Atlas Lions" are the champions of Africa while awaiting the outcome of the case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Chahmami, who appeared as a guest on the "Working Session" program on Hespress, mentioned that the final match was not only related to what happened [...]
Max Verstappen's harsh assessment: F1 2026 is not only artificial but also excessively simple to handle.
Max Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become somewhat effortless. Verstappen has been perhaps the most vocal critic of F1’s new machinery, which he described as “Formula E on steroids” early on, due to the very different driving style induced by the required energy management. “In ...Keep reading
2026 Youth Olympic Games Dakar - Women's Competition documents
2026 Youth Olympic Games Dakar - Women's Tournament files Ihf.office@ihf… Wed, 09/09/2026 - 14:46 Competition 2026 Youth Olympic Games Dakar - Women's Tournament Nominations Competitions Files DAKAR_2026_Information Letter_1_0.pdf Is Shared for All Positions On
Five aspects to watch for during the F1 Spanish GP
Formula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city. It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June - won by Lewis Hamilton. This weekend will be the first time Madrid has appeared on the F1 ...Keep reading
“Even a minor error can lead to significant consequences” – How Madring will test F1 drivers
Ferrari Formula 1 junior Tuukka Taponen has described the new Madring circuit as “quite physical” and “very demanding”, explaining how tough perfection is to reach there. Taponen and other Formula 3 drivers were out on track for a two-day test at Madrid’s new circuit on 24-25 August, and the scale of the challenge noticeably emerged as successive crashes caused five red flags in one ...Keep reading
Lassine Sinayoko shines with PFC
Headlines: Ligue 1, Monaco remains on top, African scorers shine, a London derby, a former OM captain appointed coach.
UEFA Champions League: Stuttgart – Viking FK, differing aspirations for a first night on the European stage.
VfB Stuttgart returns to the big European stage on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The German club hosts Viking FK at the MHPArena for the opening day of the league.
Champions League: Kylian Mbappé propels Real Madrid against Inter, Lille disappoints with Ethan Mbappé.
The first big clash of the new Champions League season went in favor of Real Madrid, who defeated Inter 2-1, thanks in part to a goal from Kylian Mbappé. At the same time, Lille found themselves in a difficult situation, while Manchester City got the job done thanks to the indispensable Haaland.
Vuelta a España: the scorching heat, a new opponent for the cyclists
After the Tour de France in July, the Vuelta, from August 22 to September 13, is suffering from extreme heat waves in Europe this summer. Riders must avoid heat stroke and dehydration at all costs, and teams are organizing to mitigate the dangers of hyperthermia. Two coaches share their experiences with RFI about the challenges of riding in the intense heat.
Is it possible to engage in physical activity if you have high blood pressure?
Every week, Dr. Jean-Marc Sène, a sports physician, presents his sports column in Priorité Santé. Today, he explains that exercise can help lower blood pressure and which physical activities to prioritize.
World's Best Coach Award: Spanish Dominance in the Rankings
Spanish coaches dominated the list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or for Best Coach in the World, securing 4 out of 5 spots in the final list.
Haaland contributes to Manchester City's victory over Porto in the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester City began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a valuable 2-0 victory over hosts Porto on Tuesday in the first round of the group stage.
The Bernabéu ignites against Pedro Sánchez.
The Santiago Bernabéu sang in unison a hostile chant against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in an electric atmosphere captured from the stands. The video was shared by @MediterraneoDGT.
Messi's empire expands... a new destination emerges in Spain
Spanish media reports indicate that Lionel Messi is close to finalizing the purchase of CD Eldense, a club competing in the Spanish Segunda División, to add to his growing ownership of clubs.
U20 Women's World Cup: the anticipated line-ups of France and Ecuador
France U20 faces Ecuador this Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the second match of Group C at the U20 Women's World Cup. After drawing with South Korea
UEFA Champions League: Recap of the clashes between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid
Liverpool begins its European campaign against Atletico Madrid. This is not the first time the two clubs have met in the UEFA Champions League or in European competition. Read the article
Spain's national team coach reveals the secrets to success in the tournament.. What happened with Trump?
Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the Spain national team, revealed details of his conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump during the ceremony celebrating "La Roja" winning the 2026 World Cup.