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Max Verstappen is Formula One Champion after dramatic last lap overtake - Motorsport Technology

At the end of 22 races, and with title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton locked together on 369.5 points apiece, there could only be one winner... And for 53 laps of a 58-lap race, it looked absolutely certain that a record breaking eighth world title was in the palm of Lewis Hamilton's hands, the defending champion nursing a comfortable advantage of over ten seconds.

Verstappen grabs dramatic pole from Hamilton in Abu Dhabi decider - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen grabbed a dramatic and potentially decisive pole position ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton going into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Mercedes package had looked the far superior all weekend going into Saturday qualifying.

Brilliant Piastri takes F2 title in Abu Dhabi - Motorsport Technology

Oscar Piastri became the first driver to follow up a victory in the FIA Formula 3 championship with a Formula 2 title in successive rookie seasons after finishing third in the opening Abu Dhabi Sprint race.

Hamilton wins dramatic Saudi Arabia GP from Verstappen to level amazing title battle - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton secured an incredible 103rd race victory in his glittering F1 career after an incident packed Saudi Arabia Grand Prix saw him draw level with Max Verstappen with just one round remaining. In a race punctuated with three yellow flags and incident aplenty, it was Hamilton who eventually emerged victorious, heading home his arch-rival and teammate Valtteri Bottas.

Piastri has one hand on F2 crown as Prema clinch team title - Motorsport Technology

The Prema Formula 2 team, partnered by Acronis, was left celebrating yet another championship title on its glittering roster as Oscar Piastri's back-to-back race victories left him on the brink of securing the title in his debut season. You'd have thought @OscarPiastri would've gotten the hang of this by now...

Hamilton takes dramatic pole in Saudi Arabia as Verstappen crashes on final corner - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton took a dramatic and perhaps decisive pole position for the inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand Prix after title rival Max Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull in trying to better his time on the final corner.

Hamilton narrows gap to Verstappen after tense Qatar GP victory - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton narrowed the gap to Formula One title rival Max Verstappen to eight points after a flawless pole to flag victory at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen battled from seventh on the grid to a crucial second place behind the Englishman, despite receiving a pre-race penalty for not backing off under yellow flags during qualifying.

Hamilton keeps title hopes alive after superb drive bests rival Verstappen in Brazil - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton kept his hopes of a record eighth Formula One world title alive after a magnificent drive saw him charge from tenth on the grid to beat rival Max Verstappen to victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Before the lights went out, it already seemed a mightily tall order after an extremely challenging weekend.

The art of the perfect pitstop - and why it's vitally important in all series - Motorsport...

It's an age-old argument in motorsport. What makes the perfect winning team? Is it the machinery, the driver, or a combination of both? Of course, even the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport would acknowledge that the car beneath their feet has a vitally important role to play.

George Russell laps up Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami, highlights importance of data -...

For the past three seasons of Formula One action, George Russell has underlined his reputation as a future world champion having excelled for one of the sport's most famous of teams - Williams Racing. Having joined the team as F2 champion in 2019, the popular Englishman has been on a journey with Williams that has [...]

Majestic Chadwick defends W Series title with flawless Austin performance - Motorsport Technology

Jamie Chadwick closed the curtain on what has been a memorable W Series season with back-to-back victories in the series decider in Austin, Texas. After skipping a year of the ground-breaking single seat series for female drivers only, the 2021 season has been an absolute classic, Brits Chadwick and Alice Powell locked together on 109 points apiece going into the season decider.

Verstappen extends championship lead after leading Hamilton home in Texas - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen upset the Lewis Hamilton apple cart in Texas, denying the Brit a seventh win in Austin to lead home his rival and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez and win the 2021 US Grand Prix. More importantly for the Dutchman, seeking a maiden F1 title, he now leads Hamilton by 12 points with just five rounds remaining.

Bottas wins Turkish GP from Verstappen and Perez - Hamilton fifth - Motorsport Technology

Valtteri Bottas won his first grand prix since Sochi 2020 with a commanding pole to flag performance from Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as Lewis Hamilton lost his championship lead by finishing fifth. Damp and drizzly conditions with the constant threat of heavier rain in the air made for tough decisions by race strategists.

Hamilton fastest in qualifying but ICE change puts Bottas on pole from Verstappen - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton will have to wait to achieve his first 'official' pole position at the Istanbul Park circuit despite setting the fastest lap in qualifying, an Internal Combustion Unit change meaning the champion will start from eleventh on the grid.

Ton up Hamilton chases down Norris to win dramatic Russian GP - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton maintained Mercedes' perfect record at the Sochi Autodrom, chasing down compatriot and pole sitter Lando Norris to win a dramatic Russian Grand Prix and with it his 100th. Victory for Hamilton was his fifth at the circuit and an eighth for Mercedes on the bounce.

Piastri extends F2 championship lead after dominant Sochi feature - Motorsport Technology

Oscar Piastri laid down a strong marker to land the FIA Formula 2 title in his first year of trying after securing a dominant pole to flag victory in Sochi's F2 feature race. Australian Piastri, who won the F3 title last year, got the groundwork done in Friday qualifying by taking pole position for the most important race of the weekend.

Norris claims brilliant pole in Sochi ahead of Sainz and Russell - Motorsport Technology

Lando Norris claimed a sensational first pole position of his Formula One career ahead of Carlos Sainz and George Russell's Williams for the Russian Grand Prix. The Formula One weekend in Sochi had obviously been built up as another Lewis Hamilton versus Max Verstappen battle after the dramas of the last few rounds of racing.

Ricciardo heads McLaren 1-2 after Hamilton and Verstappen collide in dramatic Italian GP -...

Daniel Ricciardo came home to win one of the most dramatic Italian Grands Prix in recent memory as title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen took one another out of the race after the first series of pit stops.

Bottas takes Monza pole but PU change means Verstappen to start at front - Motorsport Technology

Less than a week after the announcement that Valtteri Bottas would no longer be a Mercedes driver in 2022, the Finn took a Sprint Race pole ahead of Max Verstappen for the Italian Grand Prix. A Power Unit change, however, means that Bottas will start from the back of the grid for Sunday's race whilst Verstappen will start alongside Daniel Ricciardo on the front row.

Russell pays tribute to Williams after securing Mercedes drive - Motorsport Technology

George Russell gave a touching and heartfelt thank you to his Williams team after it was announced that he would be partnering Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2022.

Verstappen retakes championship lead after historic home victory at Zandvoort - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen retook the lead of the Formula One world championship after beating arch-rival Lewis Hamilton to the chequered flag and win his home Dutch Grand Prix. The famous Zandvoort circuit had not hosted an F1 race since Niki Lauda completed his final grand prix victory back in 1985.

Dutch delight as Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole for Dutch Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

The orange flares, Dutch flags and a sea of cheering orange clad fans said it all, as home favourite Max Verstappen grabbed pole position ahead of rival Lewis Hamilton for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Russell takes Spa podium thanks to stunning quali lap - Motorsport Technology

In motorsport, it is said that rain is the greatest leveller of them all. It separates the good drivers from the great drivers and the history books are the proof of the pudding. Michael Schumacher was known as the 'Regen Meister' for his masterful command of wet conditions in comparison to his rivals.

Last gasp Verstappen bags dramatic Spa pole ahead of superb Russell - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, his last lap flyer on intermediate tyres in testing conditions besting the superb George Russell and his compatriot Lewis Hamilton. It was a dramatic end to qualifying after a dramatic session that saw a huge shunt for Lando Norris at Raidillon delay proceedings by almost half an hour.

Chadwick and Powell set to renew rivalry as W Series resumes at iconic Spa - Motorsport Technology

W Series leader Jamie Chadwick and closest rival Alice Powell will resume rivalries as the ground-breaking series for women drivers only moves to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The battle for the title couldn't be much closer as Chadwick leads Powell by just a solitary point after she beat her British compatriot to the chequered flag in Hungary last time out.

Nato finishes fine season with victory as Mortara just misses out on FE title - Motorsport...

The ROKiT Venturi Racing team, partnered by Acronis, brought down the curtain on a superb season as Norman Nato bagged a maiden Formula E victory around the streets of Berlin.

Hauger has one hand on title trophy after Budapest feature win - Motorsport Technology

Dennis Hauger is a step closer to winning his first Formula 3 title after beating Prema teammate Arthur Leclerc to the chequered flag in Hungary's feature race. The Norwegian driver had to be at his level best to master a treacherously wet circuit to beat pole sitter Leclerc to the flag, overtaking the Monegasque around the outside of Turn 3 on lap nine and holding on to take the win.

Ocon wins dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix from Hamilton after Vettel DQ - Motorsport Technology

Esteban Ocon netted his first Formula One victory, winning the Hungarian Grand Prix from Sebastian Vettel and pole sitter Lewis Hamilton after a dramatic start to the race saw Max Verstappen punted off the track at the first corner in wet conditions.

Jubilant Powell wins home W Series race from Wohlwend and Chadwick - Motorsport Technology

Alice Powell jumped to the top of the W Series standings and sent the packed home grandstands into raptures, winning the Silverstone round from Fabienne Wohlwend and compatriot Jamie Chadwick.

Rivals primed to reignite W Series battle as Chadwick beats Visser to Austria pole - Motorsport...

Before the start of the 2021 W Series, most eyes were reasonably on a Jamie Chadwick versus Beitske Visser battle, a renewal of the rivalry from the inaugural 2019 championship. That scenario was thrown something of a curve ball during the opening round, when British driver Alice Powell led home compatriot Sarah Moore, Chadwick recovering from an early spin to finish sixth with Visser only 13 th.

Sensational Hamilton nets 8th British GP win after early collision with Verstappen - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton was left celebrating an 8 th British Grand Prix victory in front of a manic home crowd after a dramatic start to the race saw him collide with title rival Max Verstappen at Copse Corner, sending the Red Bull driver into the barriers at high speed.

Verstappen grabs pole position for British GP after pipping Hamilton in Sprint race - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen secured a historic first ever pole position via the new Formula One trial format of Sprint Qualifying, beating Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to the flag. Hamilton had started from Sprint pole after Friday's qualifying session but that counted for nothing after the championship leader got another superb start off the line, out dragging his rival into the first corner.

Supreme Verstappen sails to third successive race win to extend F1 championship lead - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen fans may now be starting to believe it is indeed the Dutchman's year after the Red Bull ace notched up his successive race victory of the season to extend his championship lead to 32 points over Lewis Hamilton.

Hauger and Caldwell cap off brilliant weekend for Prema in Austria - Motorsport Technology

Dennis Hauger produced a stunning weekend of driving to finish on the podium of all three races of the Austrian F3 round of racing, winning Saturday's first sprint from 12 th on the grid before coming home third in the reverse grid race later in the afternoon.

Verstappen on pole yet again from superb Norris as Russell also stars - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen underlined his title credentials by taking yet another pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of a sensational Lando Norris and teammate Sergio Perez, with defending champion Lewis Hamilton only fourth on the grid. Verstappen's pole was the third in succession and seventh of his F1 career to date.

Chadwick primed for W Series title defence - Motorsport Technology

It is now almost two years since Jamie Chadwick was left celebrating victory in the inaugural W Series for female racing drivers only, the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the postponement of the 2020 event.

Dominant Verstappen wins Styrian Grand Prix from title rival Hamilton - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen completed a deserved fourth victory of the season by leading the Styrian Grand Prix from pole to flag and extend his championship lead over rival Lewis Hamilton, who finished second from Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and a charging Sergio Perez.

Verstappen grabs important pole for Styrian GP from title rival Hamilton - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen put himself in pole position to extend his lead over rival Lewis Hamilton in the F1 drivers' standings after the Dutchman scorched to a second successive pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix.

Red Bull gamble pays dividends as Verstappen wins French GP - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen made amends for the disappointment of his late tyre failure in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by winning the French Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and extend his lead in the drivers' championship to 12 points.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole position for the French Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen continued his impressive form in the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship by claiming pole position for the French Grand Prix ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas with Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez fourth.

Perez wins Azerbaijan GP after dramatic race ends to Verstappen and Hamilton - Motorsport Technology

A dramatic late tyre failure for Max Verstappen meant that Sergio Perez took an unlikely second race victory, winning from Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly as Lewis Hamilton out braked himself into the first corner on the final lap restart.

Verstappen wins Monaco GP from Sainz after pole sitter Leclerc fails to start - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen took a maiden Monaco Grand Prix victory from Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris after pole sitter Charles Leclerc failed to make it to the grid. Hithero championship leader Lewis Hamilton could only finish seventh and fellow Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas was forced to retire from second with a crossed wheel nut during his pit stop.

Home hero Leclerc on pole for Monaco GP despite late crash - Motorsport Technology

Local hero Charles Leclerc made it the dream scenario for Ferrari fans after he put his car on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. A time of 1m10.346s on his final run put him in prime position to start from the most important pole slot of the year.

Hamilton reels in Verstappen to win tactical Spanish GP - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton closed to within two race wins of yet another magical ton after a tactical masterstroke from his Mercedes team saw him overtake Max Verstappen six laps before the end of the race. Having conceded the lead off the line, Hamilton was forced to play a waiting game behind his closest championship rival and with both drivers on the soft compound tyre.

Hamilton's hundred - Mercedes ace on pole for Spanish Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

The amazing Lewis Hamilton continues to set records and seems to have no intention of slowing down, the Mercedes driver making it an incredible 100 poles in Formula One after qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton, who also grabbed pole in Imola, dialled in a characteristically late cracker of a lap to edge out major rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.

Superb Da Costa wins dramatic Monaco ePrix with final lap lunge on Evans - Motorsport Technology

Defending champion Antonio Felix da Costa moved into title contention once again by winning a dramatic Monaco ePrix from Robin Frijns and Mitch Evans as the lead switched places on the final lap.

Hamilton eases to Portuguese GP victory from Verstappen and Bottas - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton again proved the class of the field, winning the Portuguese Grand Prix in commanding fashion from early title rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. Victory for the seven-time world champion marked his 97th in Formula One and second of the season.

Hypercar era begins with victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing - Motorsport Technology

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, partnered by Acronis, began the Hypercar era in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with a stunning victory in the prestigious Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

Bottas grabs pole position for Portuguese GP ahead of Hamilton and Verstappen - Motorsport...

Valtteri Bottas grabbed a 17 th pole position of his Formula One career for the Portuguese GP, making Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton wait for his magical 100 th. In doing so, Bottas achieved an important milestone in his own right, tying the great Sir Jackie Stewart for starting in prime position on race day.

Rookie Dennis grabs maiden FE win in Valencia, leading home Lotterer and Lynn - Motorsport...

Jake Dennis led from pole to flag to seal a maiden ABB Formula E victory, the BMW I Andretti Motorsport driver leading home perennial bridesmaid Andre Lotterer and Alex Lynn after a flawless tactical drive. "Honestly, I am over the moon," said Dennis after his pole to flag victory.

De Vries wins dramatic inaugural Valencia e-Prix as rivals run out of energy - Motorsport Technology

Nyck de Vries won a dramatic inaugural Valencia e-Prix from Brits Oliver Rowland and Alexander Sims after several drivers run out of useable energy on the final lap of the race. It looked as if the DS TECHEETAH of Antonio Felix da Costa would emerge victorious having led from start to finish until a dramatic final lap.

NIO 333 FE Team commits to Gen3 racing era - Motorsport Technology

The NIO 333 FE Team, partnered by Acronis, has announced that it has committed to the Gen3 era of racing in the FIA Formula E World Championship. As explained by Motorsport Tech at the start of 2021, the exciting new era of racing in the world's premier electric car series will see more powerful, lighter cars with progress in both performance and efficiency as well as faster charging and cost benefits.

Verstappen wins dramatic Emilia Romagna GP to close on rival Hamilton - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen made up for the disappointment of his opening Bahrain GP defeat by winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. After an incident-packed race that saw seven-time champion Hamilton slide off the circuit late on but recover to second, it was the Red Bull Racing driver who emerged victorious and cut his rival's lead to just a single point.

Hamilton grabs 99th F1 career pole as Perez pips teammate Verstappen in Imola quali - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton inched ever closer to an incredible 100 career F1 poles after a superb late lap put the seven-time champion on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. In an exciting finish to qualifying, Hamilton went quickest but then had to wait nervously as his Red Bull rivals crossed the line behind.

Vandoorne beats Sims to Rome e-Prix race 2 win, heartbreak for Nato - Motorsport Technology

Belgium's Stoffel Vandoorne emerged victorious in Race 2 of the Rome e-Prix double header, heading home Mahindra's Alexander Sims and the ROKiT Venturi of Norman Nato after another incident-packed race. Vandoorne has been on the pace all weekend, starting Saturday's race from pole position before a manhole cover forced a bizarre retirement as he careered into the wall to avoid a slowing Lucas Di Grassi.

Vergne secures tenth Formula E victory after dramatic Rome e-Prix - Motorsport Technology

Jean-Eric Vergne secured a tenth victory in his already illustrious Formula E career, winning a dramatic Rome e-Prix Race 1 from the Jaguar duo of Sam Bird and Mitch Evans. The DS TECHEETAH driver had started from fifth on the grid, but drove a superb tactical race, utilising his Attack Modes at key moments as his rivals fell by the wayside.

Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton produced one of the great defensive drives of his career to hold off a charging Max Verstappen and win a classic season opening 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix. With only laps remaining and Hamilton on delapidated hard compound tyres, the Englishman needed to dig deep to keep his biggest rival at bay.

Verstappen pips Hamilton to Bahrain pole as F1 season kicks off with a bang - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen made it two pole positions in as many races as the 2021 Formula One season began in the fashion most neutral fans would have liked, the Dutchman piping rival Lewis Hamilton by just 0.388s. Red Bull Racing had appeared to have the upper hand throughout pre-season testing, and the Dutchman also topped all three free practice sessions leading into qualifying.

Ticktum to continue as Williams Racing development driver - Motorsport Technology

Dan Ticktum will continue in his role as development driver for the Williams Racing team in 2021, the team has announced. The 21-year-old joined the Grove-based outfit last year during an impressive rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign that saw him bag three podiums and a race victory.

"A fantastic opportunity to build" - Russell targets Williams resurgence in 2021 and beyond -...

To say the previous three seasons of George Russell's motorsport career have been a whirlwind would be something of an understatement. The Englishman shot to prominence in 2018 by bagging the prestigious F2 title, and he secured a first team drive with the famous Williams Racing F1 team in the process.

Hard work and happy environment beginning to pay dividends for NIO 333 FE Team - Motorsport...

The NIO 333 FE Team, partnered by Acronis, seems to have turned a corner after a highly encouraging start to the 2021 ABB Formula E season. Following a troublesome couple of years fighting it out at the tail end of the grid, stalwart driver Oliver Turvey and new teammate Tom Blomqvist impressed in Ad Diriyah as both drivers made Super Pole and Turvey delivered points in both roeunds.

Williams Racing concludes productive three-day test in Bahrain - Motorsport Technology

The Williams Racing team, partnered by Acronis, concluded a productive pre-season test session in Bahrain as preparations ramp up ahead of the 2021 Formula One season. It seems like only yesterday that cars were zooming around the Sakhir Circuit as the COVID disrupted season concluded with a double header in Bahrain before culminating in Abu Dhabi.

Williams Racing unveils striking livery for 2021 season - Motorsport Technology

The historic Williams Racing F1 team, partnered by Acronis, has unveiled its Williams Mercedes FW43B car and livery ahead of the 2021 Formula One season. Always pleasing on the eye, the new livery appears to be a nod to the successful past and the classic blue and white design but with a twist that underlines its ambitions under US based Investment company, Dorilton Capital.

Williams retains Jack Aitken for official reserve driver role - Motorsport Technology

Williams Racing, partnered by Acronis, has confirmed thar Jack Aitken will continue in his role as the team's Official Reserve Driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season. Aitken joined the team at the start of the 2020 season, driving in FP1 at the Austrian Grand Prix before making his F1 debut with Williams at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when George Russell replaced Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.

Defending champ Da Costa grabs podium in Diriyah race 2 - Motorsport Technology

Reigning ABB Formula E Champion Antonio Felix da Costa made up for a disappointing opening round by securing a deserved podium in race 2 of the Diriyah ePrix.

Majestic Mortara pulls off stunning overtake to take second place in Diriyah opener - Motorsport...

At the end of the 2021 season opening FIA Formula E World Championship round in Ad Diriyah, the record books will show that Mercedes-EQ driver Nyck de Vries dominated every single session, culminating in a deserved victory.

The man to beat - Antonio Felix da Costa braced for tough Formula E title defence - Motorsport...

It is a little over six months since Antonio Felix da Costa was crowned Formula E champion at the Berlin Tempelhof Airport Circuit. That there was a season at all for the world's premier electric racing series was thanks to organisers hosting six races in nine days with three different track configurations, albeit sadly behind closed doors.

Tsitsipas reaches state of 'Nirvana' during stunning comeback win over Nadal

Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted he reached the kind of zen like state of playing peak tennis when he needed it the most after clawing his way back from two sets down to defeat the great Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open quarter final encounter.

"I am a lucky person," says humble Nadal after quarter final defeat to Tsitsipas

Former Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal said he had no complaints and was still a 'lucky man' despite the disappointment of surrendering a two-set lead against Stefanos Tsitsipas to lose his quarter final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Nadal, whose only ever Australian title came in 2009, was seemingly cruising to yet another semi final after taking the opening two sets in dominant style 6-3, 6-2.

Thiem fights back from two sets down to beat Kyrgios in thriller

Dominic Thiem yet again fought back from two sets down to beat a highly entertaining Nick Kyrgios in a classic late night match at the Australian Open. The match began in true Kyrgios fashion - an underarm serve, tweener and drop shot in his opening service game after breaking Thiem.

Djokovic calls for meetings on quarantine after Australian Open injuries, casts doubt on calendar

Novak Djokovic has blamed the Australian Open quarantine situation for the spate of injuries in the tournament and has cast doubt on the calendar going forwards. The defending eight-time Australian Open champion conceded that he was on the brink of withdrawing from his match against Taylor Fritz in the third round with an abdominal injury and explained that he was not alone.

Stadium emptied during the match, Djokovic injured but qualified: Strange end of the day in...

Novak Djokovic survived an almighty scare in overcoming American Taylor Fritz to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open but a suspected muscle tear means he may still have to withdraw from the tournament.

Karatsev shocks Schwartzman to advance to 4th round

Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev caused the upset of the Australian Open to date after dumping eighth seed Diego Schwartzman out of the tournament 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on the John Cain Arena. It wasn't so much the scoreline, but the manner of victory for the world No.114 that was impressive, who bludgeoned an incredible 51 winners with huge forehands taken early and penetrating flat backhands.

Karatsev stuns Schwartzman, Djokovic injury fear, Thiem back from the brink to beat Kyrgios:...

It was a highly eventful third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday featuring big upsets, epic fightbacks and an injury scare for Novak Djokovic. It was a highly eventful third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Airspeeder testing ramps up in preparation for breakthrough series - Motorsport Technology

Airspeeder, the world's first flying car series, is ramping up testing and development of its full-sized remotely operated electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (cVTOL). The Airspeeder Mk3 was unveiled to an expectant world public on February 4 and is capable of achieving 120 kph and utilising LiDAR, RADAR and machine vision.

Lewis Hamilton to go for title number 8 with Mercedes - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton will go in search of a record breaking eighth Formula One drivers' title with Mercedes after the Englishman agreed a new contract with the all-conquering team. Mercedes has won every title in the new Hybrid era dating back to 2014 and Hamilton has won six drivers' titles with the team as well as an incredible 74 F1 races.

Jenson Button returns to Williams Racing in Senior Advisor role - Motorsport Technology

Jenson Button has returned to the team that gave him his big break as a Formula One driver as a fresh faced 20-year-old, Williams Racing. It was 21 years ago that Button was announced as first team driver alongside German Ralf Schumacher, and now the 2009 world champion re-joins the famous team in the capacity of Senior Advisor in a multi-year agreement.

Chadwick hails importance of Prema and Williams in career development - Motorsport Technology

Reigning W Series champion Jamie Chadwick says that the experience gained racing for Prema and as a development driver for Williams has been invaluable for her development as a driver.

Chadwick geared up for busy 2021 with defence of W Series and Extreme E debut - Motorsport...

Jamie Chadwick is looking forward to a busy 2021 motorsport season as she finally defends her 2019 W Series crown, and competes in the inaugural Extreme E Series. The 2020 W Series was sadly cancelled due to the global COVIS-19 pandemic that continues to affect the world at large.

BAC Mono - the perfect formula - Motorsport Technology

Any serious follower of motorsport will have to admit that there's a secret racing driver within them, just waiting to get out. For the most part, however, and ever since the invention of the internal combustion engine, such pursuits have remained in the domain of the wealthy, the track-day enthusiast or the racing driver himself.

BWT Racing Point proud of strong season as emotional Perez signs off - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, remained proud of a strong 2020 season despite losing third in the constructors' standings to rivals McLaren. It was an unfortunate end to the season for the Silverstone based team in Abu Dhabi, as Sergio Perez came down from the highs of his fantastic Sakhir GP victory with a lap 10 retirement due to a suspected oil pressure issue.

Verstappen wins processional Abu Dhabi GP from Bottas and Hamilton - Motorsport Technology

Max Verstappen finished off his Formula One season in style by winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking the chequered flag ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. After what has been a phenomenal effort to manage 17 races in a season affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the incredible dramas of the back-to-back Bahrain races, this was a processional race more akin to the final stage of the Tour de France.

Superb Verstappen grabs pole position for Abu Dhabi GP from Bottas and Hamilton - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen grabbed a superb first pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as a scintillating late lap saw him edge the Mercedes duo of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. It had looked as if Bottas would take his second consecutive pole after he beat Hamilton's stand-in George Russell to the top slot at Bahrain last time out.

BWT Racing Point looking to finish season as 'best of the rest' - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, will be looking to finish off the season on a high and cement third place in the constructors' standings at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. Following on from Sergio Perez's spectacular victory in Bahrain and Lance Stroll's podium, the team finds itself an enviable third place in the standings behind big hitters Mercedes and Red Bull Racing.

Just how did Mercedes botch their risky 'double stack' in the Sakhir Grand Prix? - Motorsport...

After 61 laps of racing in the Sakhir Grand Prix, it was all going so swimmingly well for Mercedes debutant George Russell, the Englishman having overtaken established teammate Valtteri Bottas off the line whilst maintaining a comfortable gap. He was driving like a seasoned champion, having only learned days earlier that he would be filling in for the COVID-afflicted Lewis Hamilton.

Perez takes dramatic Sakhir GP victory as Mercedes mix-up costs Russell win - Motorsport Technology

Sergio Perez came from the back of the field to grab a sensational maiden grand prix victory, after a rare pit stop mix up late in the race cost Mercedes an almost certain 1-2.

Schumacher crowned F2 champion after brave Ilott falls short - Motorsport Technology

Mick Schumacher will begin life as a Formula One driver as reigning F2 champion after a chaotic race saw both himself and title rival Callum Ilott drop from third position out of the points. Just taking a moment ❤️ Yes @SchumacherMick, you really are #F2 champion!

Bottas pips Russell to pole for the Sakhir Grand Prix, Verstappen third - Motorsport Technology

Valtteri Bottas pipped temporary Mercedes teammate George Russell to pole position for the Sakhir Grand Prix, but only just - the Finn edging it by just 0.142s as Max Verstappen was his customary third on the grid.

Impressive Russell tops Friday's free practice for Sakhir GP - Motorsport Technology

George Russell put in a mightily impressive performance in his first competitive outing for the Mercedes AMG F1 team by topping the lap times after Friday practice for the Sakhir GP. The Williams Racing driver only learned earlier in the week that he would replace the COVID-19 afflicted Lewis Hamilton in the team, a hasty seat fit and car adjustment required to get the Englishman ready for the weekend.

Schumacher teams up with Mazepin at Haas F1 team - Motorsport Technology

Mick Schumacher will partner Nikita Mazepin at the Haas F1 team for the 2021 season and beyond, the team has announced. The news that everyone was expecting came on the Wednesday morning before the Sakhir Grand Prix weekend, after Mazepin was confirmed by the team the day before.

Russell replaces Hamilton for Bahrain as Aitken takes vacant Williams seat - Motorsport Technology

George Russell will replace the COVID-stricken Lewis Hamilton for the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix with Jack Aitken filling in for him at Williams, the respective teams have announced. Russell, who has been on the Mercedes books since 2017 before being released to Williams after his championship winning F2 season, was the obvious choice as he was in Bahrain anyway and is seen as one of the most talented drivers on the grid.

Perez sees the bigger picture despite agonising late Bahrain retirement - Motorsport Technology

Sergio Perez was quickly able to shrug off the disappointment of a late retirement costing him a podium in the Bahrain Grand Prix when he learned the news that Romain Grosjean was safe and well.

Lewis Hamilton edges closer to 100 poles after superb Bahrain quali lap - Motorsport Technology

Newly crowned seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton edged ever closer to a scarcely believable 100 pole positions in Formula One after grabbing top slot for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton's mark of 1m27.264s set a new lap record at the Sakhir circuit and meant it was an 11 th front row lockout for the dominant Mercedes team in 2020.

Hamilton takes 95th career F1 win after Grosjean walks away from horror crash - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton chalked up a 95 th career grand prix victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix after Romain Grosjean thankfully emerged unscathed after a frightening accident on the opening lap.

BWT Racing Point focused on consolidating position at Bahrain double header - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, is fully focused on consolidating its third place in the constructors' standings as Formula One finishes the 2020 season with three races in 14 days.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing secures driver and team double in Bahrain - Motorsport Technology

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, partnered by Acronis, added the drivers' championship title to the team title it had already secured as Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López won the 2019-2020 FIA WEC title with victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.

Hamilton equals Schumacher's record of seven F1 titles after superb Turkish GP win - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton matched the great Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula One drivers' titles after another supreme drive saw him win the Turkish Grand Prix from Sergio Perez and old rival Sebastian Vettel.

BWT Racing Point jumps to third in constructors' standings after fine Perez drive - Motorsport...

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, leapfrogged rivals McLaren and Renault to third in the constructors' standings after Sergio Perez finished a fine second at the Turkish Grand Prix.

Stroll on pole for Turkish GP, Perez third for BWT Racing Point - Motorsport Technology

Lance Stroll grabbed a first career pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix as his BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, made a bold late call to switch to the intermediate tyre.

BWT Racing Point looking to leapfrog rivals in Turkey - Motorsport Technology

It is with some degree of excitement that Istanbul returns to Istanbul Park for Round 14 of the F1 championship following a hiatus of nine years. The 2011 race, won by Sebastian Vettel, was an absolute classic. And this year's edition also promises to deliver after the excitement produced by the last few grands prix.

Millman and Simon play out epic 46-shot rally in Sofia marathon

Australia's John Millman had to dig upon all of his reserves to finally see off French veteran Gilles Simon in an epic three-set battle in Sofia, winning 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 in three hours and fifteen minutes. ATP Sofia Open second round MILLMAN d.

Medvedev shocks Djokovic in Nitto ATP Finals to top Group London 2020

Daniil Medvedev recorded his third victory over Novak Djokovic in seven matches after a near faultless performance led to a 6-3, 6-3 victory at the Nitto ATP Tour Finals.

Alexander Zverev: Without practice in Melbourne, it's "flip a coin, see who wins"

Alexander Zverev says the possibility of not being able to practice during quarantine for the Australian Open would render the tournament 'a lottery'. Because of the current COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Australian government, it is possible that if players cannot arrive in Australia until January 1, they have to quarantine for 14 days and they can't even go outside to practice.

Zverev beats Schwartzman in three to keep chances alive

Alexander Zverev kept his Nitto ATP Tour Finals chances alive after seeing off a robust challenge from Diego Schwartzman, the German winning 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

Paris Masters Day 3 round-up: De Minaur downs Sonego, Rublev still on fire

Day 3 of the Rolex Paris Masters saw early victories for favourites Diego Schwartzman, Milos Raonic, and Alexander Zverev. Daniil Medvedev advanced when Kevin Anderson retired. No 1 seed Rafael Nadal kicked off his Paris campaign with a 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over Feliciano Lopez on Wednesday night.

Solid Schwartzman nets first win in four meetings with Gasquet

Diego Schwartzman secured his first victory over Frenchman Richard Gasquet in four attempts, underlining his reputation as one of the tournament favourites with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. GASQUET d.

Humbert stuns No 2 seed Tsitsipas in marathon at Paris Masters

Frenchman Ugo Humbert advanced to the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters after he edged out No 2 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a classic second-round match, winning 7-6, 6-7, 7-6. The key information: There was nothing between the players, Humbert winning two points fewer but one more game in this classic match, which lasted three hours, 16 minutes.

Paris Day 2 round-up: Gasquet halts Fritz comeback, Raonic marches on

Ugo Humbert picked up one of the biggest wins of his career at Bercy on Tuesday while Stanislas Wawrinka and Richard Gasquet were among other notable names to advance on day two.

Regretful Russell gains sympathy of peers and public after late mistake - Motorsport Technology

Everybody makes mistakes. Yet nowhere are they greater magnified than in front of millions of watching people on the global stage that is televised sport. When George Russell attempted to put extra temperature into his tyres whilst running directly behind the Safety Car caused by Max Verstappen's late accident in the Emilia Romagna GP, his [...]

Perez misses out on podium chance but still grabs valuable points - Motorsport Technology

Sergio Perez and the BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, were left to rue a missed opportunity of a very realistic podium in the Emilia Romagna GP after the team opted to pit under the late Safety Car. Perez was running strongly behind the leaders when Max Verstappen suffered his right rear tyre failure [...]

Masterful Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna GP as Mercedes take 7th constructors' crown - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton benefitted from a Virtual Safety Car at just the right moment but also played the overcut card to perfection to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from teammate Valtteri Bottas and seal a record seventh consecutive constructors' title for Mercedes.

Bottas pips Hamilton to Emilia Romagna GP pole, Verstappen third - Motorsport Technology

A superb last gasp lap from Valtteri Bottas meant that he pipped Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the Emilia Romagna GP, as Max Verstappen starts from his traditional third.

Practice must make perfect as Formula One returns to iconic Imola circuit - Motorsport Technology

With little chance to draw breath since Lewis Hamilton became the most successful Formula One driver in terms of race victories, the COVID-19 Formula One calendar takes a quick hop from Portugal to Italy for the 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Perez stars for BWT Racing Point in Portugal despite troublesome start - Motorsport Technology

Sergio Perez salvaged six valuable points for the BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, despite an early collision with Max Verstappen that sent the Mexican spinning off and to the back of the field.

Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix to break Schumacher's race win record - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton became the most successful Formula One driver of all time with 92 race victories after recovering from a tricky opening lap to win the Portuguese Grand Prix from teammate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.

Hamilton pips Bottas to take 97th career pole in Portimão - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton edged ever closer to an incredible 100 th career F1 pole position after pipping Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix. After both drivers opted for the medium compound Pirelli rubber to set their quickest times in Q2, it was Hamilton who decided to have three laps on the soft tyre in Q3, and it was only on his final run that he beat the Finn's time.

BWT Racing Point drivers ready for new Portimão test - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point F1 team, partnered by Acronis, takes a step into the unknown this weekend when Formula One makes its debut at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Piastri to drive for Renault F1 in Bahrain young driver test session - Motorsport Technology

The Renault DP World F1 Team has announced that newly crowned FIA Formula 3 champion Oscar Piastri will drive the Renault R.S.18 at the Bahrain International Circuit later this month.

De Minaur fights back to gain second win over Gasquet in space of three days

Australia's Alex De Minaur backed up his UTS3 showdown triumph over Richard Gasquet by again beating the Frenchman, this time in the opening round of the European Open in Antwerp. DE MINAUR d. GASQUET 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 Key info: Gasquet served six double faults, three in his final game that ultimately proved his undoing.

New Powertrain and organisational structure at NIO 333 Formula E Team Revealed - Motorsport...

The NIO 333 Formula E Team, partnered by Acronis, has revealed a number of important changes since the culmination of the 2019/20 season in an effort to further propel the team up the grid for Season 7.

Hamilton equals Schumacher F1 race win record following Bottas retirement - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton finally equalled the great Michael Schumacher's record of 91 grand prix victories after teammate and title rival Valtteri Bottas retired on lap 19 with an engine problem. It meant that Hamilton, who initially trailed Bottas before the Finn made an error into Turn 1, was left in clear air to head home Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo to win the race and create his own piece of history.

Bottas beats Hamilton to pole for Eifel Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Valtteri Bottas kept up the momentum gained from winning the Russian Grand Prix by grabbing pole position from Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton with Max Verstappen his customary third on the grid. Bottas' time of 1m25.269s was a surprising .256s ahead of title rival Hamilton, Verstappen .293s off the pole sitter.

Nato to partner Mortara at ROKiT Venturi Racing - Motorsport Technology

ROKiT Venturi Racing, partnered by Acronis, has announced that test driver Norman Nato will partner Edoardo Mortara as first team driver for the 2020/21 season.

Swiatek races to first grand slam final after defeating qualifier Podoroska

Iga Swiatek came out on top of the surprise semi-final battle of the unseeded players, downing qualifier Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1 in the pair's first meeting. SWIATEK d. PODOROSKA 6-2, 6-1 Key info: Swiatek blazed 23 winners to Podoroska's 6 in what were extremely tricky conditions.

Kenin grabs first win over compatriot Collins to make semi-finals

Sofia Kenin achieved a first victory over fellow Floridian Danielle Collins to advance to the semi-finals of the French Open, where she will play Petra Kvitova. KENIN (4) d. COLLINS 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 Key match stats: 37 winners and a first-serve percentage of 65 was the key to Kenin's victory.

Schwartzman outlasts Thiem to make French Open semis after epic

Twelfth seed Diego Schwartzman advanced to his first ever French Open semi-final after defeating third seed Dominic Thiem in an epic encounter, winning 7-6, 5-7, 6-7, 7-6, 6-2. French Open quarter final SCHWARTZMANN (12) d. THIEM (3) 7-6, 5-7, 6-7, 7-6, 6-2.

Dangerous for players to play in cold evening conditions, says Nadal

It was well after midnight when Rafael Nadal finally put young opponent Jannik Sinner metaphorically to bed and the battling duo would have done just that after their match finished at 1.30am French time. Due to consistent rainy Parisian weather over the first week and a half, a backlog of matches has accumulated, with fortunately the new roof on Philippe Chatrier able to accommodate matches.

Swiatek continues dream run, downs Trevisan to make French Open semi-finals

Iga Swiatek followed up her impressive giant-killing performance against top seed Simona Halep by defeating Italy's Martina Trevisan 6-3, 6-1 and make the semi-finals of the 2020 French Open. SWIATEK d. TREVISAN 6-3, 6-1 Key match stats: The stats will tell you this was a close match as far as winners hit.

Nadal survives Sinner scare to progress to semi-finals

Reigning French Open Champion and 12-time winner Rafael Nadal withstood a stern test from qualifier Jannik Sinner to reach the semi-finals for the 13th time, winning 7-6, 6-4, 6-1. NADAL (2) d. SINNER 7-6, 6-4, 6-1 Key match stats: Nadal has to be up there with Connors and Djokovic as one of the greatest returners of all time.

History repeats as Djokovic eases past Berankis and into third round

Novak Djokovic's quest for a second French Open title gathered further momentum as the world No.1 dismantled Ricardas Berankis 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. DJOKOVIC (1) d. BERANKIS 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Key info: All Novak Djokovic's stats were great, but losing just two points on first serve the most impressive of all.

Carballes Baena upsets Shapovalov in epic fashion

Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena recorded the win of his career so far, upsetting Canadian ninth seed Denis Shapovalov 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 8-6. CARBALLES BAENA d. SHAPOVALOV (9) d. 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 8-6 Key info: Shapovalov outscored Carballes Baena in most departments, including winners and net points.

2017 champion Ostapenko shocks second seed Pliskova in straight sets

Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko marched into the third round of the 2020 tournament after ousting second seed Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-2. Roland-Garros, second round OSTAPENKO d.

Day 5 women's updates - Ostapenko stuns Pliskova as Kenin battles through

All the day 5 results and stories from Roland Garros as former champion Jelena Ostapenko stuns second seed Karolina Pliskova in straight sets. With the early defeat of Karolina Pliskova, Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin was the highest seeded player remaining in the bottom half of the draw.

Shapovalov stunned as Djokovic, Tsitsipas hit cruise control - men's day 5 action

All the biggest stories and results from the men's draw at day 5 of Roland Garros, including an epic five-set defeat for Denis Shapovalov. Even the most bold or foolhardy of gamblers wouldn't have bet on anything but a straight sets victory for world No.1 Novak Djokovic.

Angry Verdasco threatening legal action against Roland-Garros after 'positive' COVID test

World No. 59 Fernando Verdasco has confirmed in L'Equipe that he intends to take legal action against the French Open after missing the tournament due to a positive COVID 19 test that could have been wrong. Fernando Verdasco had previously returned a positive result without showing any symptoms in August but subsequently returned negative results after his Paris test.

Serena Williams out of French Open with Achilles injury

Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the 2020 French Open after feeling a recurrence of the Achilles injury that hampered her US Open challenge. Serena Williams was due to play Tsvetana Pironkova in her second-round match on Wednesday but after a brief warm-up, the 23-time Grand Slam champion realised she would not be able to play.

Mladenovic robbed of first set, loses match after double bounce not spotted

Kristina Mladenovic was involved in a bizarre point that cost her the opening set when 5-1 up as Umpire Eva Asderaki failed to spot a 'not up' from opponent Laura Siegemund. Kristina Mladenovic is going through a tough time at the moment.

Tauson boots Brady out of tournament, Pliskova survives first-round scare

All the breaking news and results from Day 3 of the women's singles at Roland Garros, including a scare for second seed Karolina Pliskova and a big upset engineered by Clara Tauson. Jelena Ostapenko announced herself to the tennis world by upsetting Simona Halep to win the French Open in 2017.

Berrettini blasts Pospisil off the court, Shapovalov sinks Simon

Men's singles first-round action is wrapping up at Roland-Garros on Tuesday. Among the winners are Novak Djokovic, Matteo Berrettini, and Cristian Garin. World No 1 Novak Djokovic got the men's singles schedule on Court Philippe-Chatrier off to a routine start, as he dismissed Mikael Ymer 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 in one hour and 38 minutes.

Double time penalty costs Hamilton as Bottas wins Russian GP from Verstappen - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton will have to wait another race to equal the great Michael Schumacher's record of 91 grand prix wins after successive 5 second time penalties before the race cost him dear. Prior to forming up on the grid, Hamilton stopped in an unsafe place outside the pit lane to practice a race start and was handed two separate five second penalties.

Schumacher extends F2 championship lead after Sochi win and podium - Motorsport Technology

Mick Schumacher extended his lead at the top of the F2 championship standings after leading home Yuki Tsunoda title rival Callum Ilott for a dominant feature race victory in Sochi. And the German backed up that performance with a fourth double podium of the season when he was running third in Sunday's sprint before it was red flagged.

Hamilton notches 96th career F1 pole after dramatic Sochi qualifying - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton recorded an incredible 96 th pole position of his glittering career after making it into Q3 by the skin of his teeth following a big crash from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. When Vettel lost control of his Ferrari into Turn 4 after running over the apex kerb, Hamilton was outside of the top ten when the session was red flagged with just over two minutes remaining.

Stroll misses out on podium chance but thankfully unharmed after huge crash - Motorsport Technology

Lance Stroll narrowly missed out on what would have been a second podium in as many races but the bigger picture is that he thankfully emerged unscathed after a huge crash late in Sunday's Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello.

Piastri crowned F3 champion after thrilling finish to the season - Motorsport Technology

Prema's Oscar Piastri was crowned F3 champion in his rookie season after a thrilling final race of the year saw title rival Logan Sargeant shunted out on the opening lap whilst Theo Pourchaire's third place finish left him just two points shy of the Australian.

Hamilton back to winning ways after chaotic Tuscan GP - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton quickly put the disappointment of last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix behind him by winning a chaotic inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix from teammate Valtteri Bottas and Alexander Albon, who edged out Renault's Daniel Ricciardo in the final laps.

Hamilton takes 95th career pole ahead of inaugural Tuscan GP - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton did what he does best, claiming an incredible 95 th career pole position in Formula One and seventh of the season, finishing ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas for yet another Mercedes lockout, as Max Verstappen made it a familiar 1-2-3 on the starting grid, 0.365s off the pole time.

Drivers lapping up Mugello challenge during Friday free practice - Motorsport Technology

Friday's free practice session for the first ever Tuscan Grand Prix gave fans and drivers a taste of what is to come over the weekend on what is evidently a spectacular fast and sweeping layout. The fact that the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton topped the lap times will come as little surprise to most, possibly with the exception of Hamilton himself.

Four-time champion Vettel signs for Aston Martin in 2021 as Perez departs - Motorsport Technology

It was perhaps one of the most open secrets in the Formula One paddock, but Racing Point has confirmed ahead of the Tuscan Grand Prix weekend that Sebastian Vettel will join the rebranded Aston Martin team for the 2021 season, replacing the outgoing Sergio Perez.

Williams wins mother of all quarters to edge closer to 24th grand slam title

Serena Williams is once again within touching distance of equalling Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 grand slam singles titles after recovering from a set and a break down to defeat fellow mum Svetana Pironkova on Arthur Ashe. Serena Williams d.

Step aside, 'Big 4', now is the time for the Next Gen to take over

This year's US Open has proven to be one for the 'Next Generation' on the men's side of the draw. Tennis Majors takes a look at the players set to take over the mantle from the 'Big 4'.

Medvedev wins Russian tussle to advance to another US Open semi-final

Daniil Medvedev came out on top of an intriguing all-Russian encounter in the quarter-finals of the US Open to defeat compatriot Andrey Rublev and advance to another semi-final. Medvedev d. Rublev 7-6(6), 6-3, 7-6(5) Key match stats: On paper, there was very little to choose between the pair, but Medvedev bossed the count on clean winners by 50-22.

Zverev ends Coric run to advance to US Open semi-finals

Fifth seed Alexander Zverev came from a set down to defeat a valiant Borna Coric and advance to the semi-finals of the US Open. Key stats: Zverev more consistent on serve, putting in 71% of first serves in, and winning 76% of first serve points.

Super Stroll bags first podium of Racing Point era - Motorsport Technology

Lance Stroll and his Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, were left celebrating the first podium of the Racing Point era, since the team changed identity and ownership from Force India.

Williams bows out as privateer family team with spirited showing in Monza - Motorsport Technology

It was the end of an era for the famous Williams F1 team as that of a family owned and run outfit on Sunday, as 43 years and 739 grands prix of racing ended at the iconic Monza circuit.

Gasly wins crazy Italian GP from Sainz and Stroll as Mercedes error costs Hamilton win -...

Pierre Gasly won the wackiest of wacky grands prix from Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll after Mercedes wrongly boxed Lewis Hamilton for a tyre change when the pit lane was closed after a heavy crash from Charles Leclerc.

Vesti wins Monza feature as Prema claims F3 team title - Motorsport Technology

Frederik Vesti charged from ninth on the grid to win his second race of the season, Oscar Piastri's third place finish meaning Prema were once again crowned team champions.

Hamilton sets yet more records after securing 94th career pole at Monza - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton continued his domination of the 2020 Formula One season by taking a 94 th career pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, the reigning champion quickest ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and the outstanding Carlos Sainz.

Hewitt protégé De Minaur downs veteran Gasquet to reach third round

New Australian great hope Alex de Minaur perhaps signalled a changing of the guard after the 21st seed came through a highly entertaining match, defeating Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-3, 6-7, 7-5. US Open second round, men's singles De Minaur d.

Pospisil finds top form to stun compatriot Raonic

Vasek Pospisil produced one of the finest performances of his singles career to defeat compatriot Milos Raonic and advance to the third round of the US Open. US Open second round, men's singles Pospisil d.

Rejuvenated Pironkova upsets Muguruza to advance to third round

Tsvetana Pironkova returned to the big time in fine style after the birth of her first child, upsetting tenth seed Garbine Muguruza after three years away from the tour. US Open second round, women's singles Pironkova d.

Serena survives opening test against compatriot Ahn to advance

Five-time US Open champion Serena Williams came from a break down in both sets to beat compatriot Kristie Ahn and advance to the second round of the tournament. US Open 2020 second round Williams d.

Magical Murray fights back from two sets down to stun Nishioka

Andy Murray fought back from two sets down and saved a match point to defeat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka and advance to the second round of the US Open. It was another one of those nail-biting efforts from Murray, who seems to love facing adversity and rising to the challenge, the Scot coming back from a two-set deficit for the tenth time in his career to triumph.

Hamilton dominates Belgian GP to take fourth Spa victory from Bottas and Verstappen - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton backed up his dominant qualifying performance at the Belgian Grand Prix to take his fourth victory at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, winning from teammate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen. Daniel Ricciardo continued his resurgence at Renault by finishing an impressive fourth ahead of Esteban Ocon, Alexander Albon and Lando Norris, as Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez rounded out the top ten.

Shwartzman leads home Schumacher for Prema 1-2 in Spa sprint - Motorsport Technology

Robert Shwartzman regained the lead of the FIA Formula 2 championship after leading home teammate Mick Schumacher for a Prema 1-2 in Sunday's sprint race. It was a dominant performance from the Russian driver, who took advantage of a collision between Dan Ticktum and Roy Nissany who were contesting the lead into Les Combes, the latter having to retire from the race and bringing about a second Safety Car situation.

Sargeant regains championship lead after Prema 1-2 at Spa - Motorsport Technology

Logan Sargeant regained the lead of the FIA Formula 3 championship after leading home Prema teammate Frederik Vesti in Sunday's sprint race at Spa for a 1-2 for the Italian team, partnered by Acronis. The American had started the reverse-grid race in third position after a disappointing Saturday saw him finish eighth, having being hampered by engine issues.

Tsunoda dedicates Spa feature victory to Hubert after controversial win - Motorsport Technology

Yuki Tsunoda dedicated his second F2 race victory of the season to Antoine Hubert, who tragically lost his life at Spa-Francorchamps last year. Before the race, drivers and team members stood for a minute's silence on the grid and were joined on the grid by members of the Hubert family as well as Juan Manuel Correa, who was also involved in the highly unfortunate accident and was fortunate to escape with his life.

Hamilton sets new Spa lap record for 93rd pole position, heads Bottas and Verstappen - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton continued his dominance of the 2020 Formula One season by smashing Sebastian Vettel's 2018 lap record and taking pole position by 0.511s from Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas, with Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.

Verstappen quickest in Belgium after intriguing Friday free practice - Motorsport Technology

Red Bull's Max Verstappen emerged quickest of all after Friday's free practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, the Dutchman topping the timesheets from Daniel Ricciardo's Renault and Lewis Hamilton.

Racing Points come home 'best of the rest' in Spain - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, cemented its growing reputation as 'best of the rest' behind the dominant Mercedes and Red Bull outfits by coming home fourth and fifth after a strong Spanish Grand Prix showing.

Machine learning and cloud technology identifies the fastest driver of all time - Motorsport...

Debating who's the greatest is an age-old favourite amongst all sports fans. Who would win between Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson? Was Maradona better than Messi? And who is the fastest racing driver of all time?

Dominant Hamilton gains revenge over Verstappen to win fifth Spanish Grand Prix - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton gained revenge over Max Verstappen to come out on top of another close battle between arguably the two best drivers in the sport to win the Spanish Grand Prix from the Dutchman and his teammate, Valtteri Bottas.

Hamilton takes Spanish GP pole for 150th front row start, as Mercedes lock out front row -...

Lewis Hamilton gained pole position revenge over Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to record an amazing 150 th front row start, yet another record for the Englishman. It was also Hamilton's 92 nd pole in F1 and fifth in Barcelona as he closes on that magical century, Max Verstappen once again holding the Racing Point duo at bay, the returning coronavirus-free Sergio Perez doing well to outqualify teammate Lance Stroll.

Masterful Red Bull tactics pay dividends as brilliant Verstappen wins 70th Anniversary Grand Prix...

A Red Bull Racing tactical and driving masterclass saw Max Verstappen take a brilliant victory in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, the Dutchman winning from home favourite Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, despite starting from fourth on the grid.

Bottas beats Hamilton to 70th Anniversary GP pole with incredible Hulk right behind - Motorsport...

Valtteri Bottas grabbed pole position revenge for the 70th Anniversary British GP at Silverstone as super-sub Racing Point stand-in Nico Hulkenberg was third quickest on only his second race weekend back in F1. Bottas looked set for pole last weekend before a typical last-ditch Hamilton special denied the Finn by hundredths.

Abt looking forward to fresh start to electric racing life with NIO 333 Formula E team -...

When German racing driver Daniel Abt was dismissed from his Audi Formula E team for having a professional Esports gamer stand in for him during the Formula E Race at Home challenge, he was an understandably distraught man.

Hamilton limps to record seventh British GP victory after final lap puncture drama - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton delighted many British F1 fans watching around the world by winning a record seventh home Grand Prix from Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, despite his tyre delaminating on the final lap. It should certainly have been a stark warning to the Mercedes pit crew when Valtteri Bottas, running second at the time, suffered an identical left-front delamination with two laps to go.

Hamilton recovers from spin to secure record seventh British GP pole position - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton recovered from a rare spin late in Q2 to notch up an incredible seventh pole position at Silverstone and a 91 st of his career, as he also goes in search of a seventh British Grand Prix victory.

Super Stroll tops Friday free practice at Silverstone as Hulkenberg returns - Motorsport Technology

BWT Racing Point driver Lance Stroll backed up the team's excellent start to the delayed 2020 season by finishing on top of the time sheets after a blisteringly hot opening day of free practice for the British Grand Prix.

Home teams primed for landmark British Grand Prix weekend - Motorsport Technology

There will be a very different feel around the Formula One paddock as teams return to racing action at one of the sport's most historic venues. The first of two British Grand Prix weekends will mark the 70 th anniversary of the famous race, which has been held at the Silverstone circuit on the championship calendar since 1950 and has been a mainstay on the F1 calendar ever since.

Racing Point building reputation as 'Best of the Rest' - Motorsport Technology

The BWT Racing Point team, partnered by Acronis, is rapidly building a reputation as 'best of the rest' in the pecking order behind the mighty Mercedes AMG F1 Team. After a strong start to the season at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez qualified on the second row of the grid ahead of both Red Bulls and Ferraris for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton again the master as he matches Schumacher's record of 8 Hungarian GP wins - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton again proved the class of the field as the Englishman backed up his dominant Styrian Grand Prix victory with an equally impressive win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, matching the great Michael Schumacher's tally of 8 victories there.

Supreme Hamilton beats Bottas to Hungarian GP pole - Racing Points on second row - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton continued his mightily impressive form to take pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as both Mercedes drivers smashed the existing lap record to lock out the front row. Pole position was Hamilton's 90 th in Formula One, and afterwards he humbly paid tribute to the team that made it possible.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Mercedes and Racing Point the form horses after Friday free practice -...

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton laid down an ominous statement of intent following yet another dominant 1-2 in free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Reigning world champion and seven-time Hungarian GP winner Hamilton is hoping to match the great Michael Schumacher's tally of eight F1 victories around the Hungaroring on Sunday, and the Englishman was again on song as a time of 1m16.003s was 0.086s quicker than teammate Valtteri Bottas.

Hamilton again proves the rain master, taking pole for the Styrian Grand Prix - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton again proved a master of wet weather conditions as the reigning world champion produced a scintillating lap to take pole position for the Styrian Grand Prix from Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the McLaren of Carlos Sainz.

Styrian GP: Verstappen tops timesheets in potentially crucial Friday practice - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen finished on top of the lap times in what could turn out to be a crucial Friday free practice session for the Styrian GP (renamed to differentiate from last week's event) with torrential rain forecast overnight and into Saturday.

Alonso re-joins Renault F1 team for 2021 season - Motorsport Technology

Fernando Alonso has re-joined the Renault team that helped him secure back-to-back world titles in 2005 and 2006 and will partner Esteban Ocon at the team for next season.

Ice cool Bottas keeps calm amidst chaos to win Austrian GP opener as Hamilton only fourth -...

Valtteri Bottas drove a practically flawless race from pole to flag to win from Charles Leclerc and a scarcely believing Lando Norris, as Lewis Hamilton was slapped with a five second penalty for a late collision with Alexander Albon's Red Bull.

Bottas upstages teammate Hamilton to take pole for Austrian GP as Ferrari struggles - Motorsport...

Valtteri Bottas grabbed pole position for the season opening Austrian Grand Prix, edging fancied teammate Lewis Hamilton by .012s as Mercedes dominated qualifying as expected. Bottas went off the circuit in an attempt to better his time on his final qualifying run, but his 1m02.939s effort was enough for pole as Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull, from Lando Norris, Alexander Albon and the Racing Point of Sergio Perez.

'New normal', same old story as Mercedes dominates Friday practice for Austrian GP - Motorsport...

Almost four months after the paddock packed up and thousands of disappointed fans traipsed their way home from Albert Park after the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix, Formula One returned to the Styrian Mountains for the first practice sessions for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Williams hoping for improvements as opening race of 2020 season beckons - Motorsport Technology

Following months of relative inactivity as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, teams are finally prepared for the opening race of the 2020 season at the picturesque Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. For the famous WilliamsF1 team, partnered by Acronis, it will be interesting to see if the progress made during a productive pre-season Barcelona test will transfer to gains on the racetrack.

Gasquet playing tennis from the gods as he dismantles Brown in UTS

Richard Gasquet kept up his outstanding level of play to dismantle a perplexed Dustin Brown 23-10, 20-5, 18-13, 18-10 and record his third win in four matches at Ultimate Tennis Showdown. The man nicknamed The Virtuoso followed up his brilliant victory over Dominic Thiem on Saturday and, if anything, found another level to record his third victory of the tournament.

Berrettini keeps his cool as Paire self-destructs in the Riviera sun

Matteo Berrettini managed to keep his cool to record his third win of Ultimate Tennis Showdown, overcoming a frustrated Benoit Paire (18-11, 14-12, 14-12, 18-14). The seventh match of the second weekend UTS action featured another wonderful clash of styles with the unpredictable flamboyance of Paire attempting to nullify the almighty Hammer blows of Berrettini.

Goffin pips Lopez on sudden-death decider in classic clash of styles

David Goffin notched up his second victory of Ultimate Tennis Showdown after squeaking past Feliciano Lopez in a topsy-turvy encounter (14-13, 11-17, 11-14, 19-10, 2-1). Ultimate Tennis Showdown has already thrown up some brilliant clashes of styles, but The Wall versus The Torero will be close to the top of the list, pitching the classical serve and volley game against the baseline counter puncher.

Thiem battles past Tsitsipas in classic clash of UTS stars

Dominic Thiem recorded his opening win of Ultimate Tennis Showdown in a predicted classic, edging big rival Stefanos Tsitsipas (15-12, 11-13, 16-13, 14-13). Easily the most anticipated match of the day, and possibly the tournament in this exciting new round-robin format of tennis pitched World No.3 Dominic Thiem against the in-form World No.6 Stefanos Tsitsipas, who sat on top of the table.

Tsitsipas remains unbeaten in UTS after beating Brown in entertaining match

The Greek God Stefanos Tsitsipas came out on top of the match dubbed 'The Diving Volley Show', beating The Artist Dustin Brown in a predictably exciting encounter (12-14, 18-13, 16-11, 15-10).

Goffin notches first win of UTS with dominant performance over Popyrin

David Goffin lived up to his Ultimate Tennis Showdown name of The Wall, as the Belgian played some spectacular tennis to notch his first victory of this revolutionary format to beat The Sniper Alexei Popyrin (20-9, 21-6, 13-11, 15-10).

Paire edges out call-up Moutet in gripping battle of France

Benoit Paire The Rebel saw off late call-up and compatriot Corentin Moutet The Tornado to secure his second victory of Ultimate Tennis Showdown, dubbed 'Live Tennis Like Never Before' (11-17, 17-12, 15-14, 14-13).

Lopez The Torero wins controversial third quarter to blunt Berrettini's Hammer

Feliciano Lopez came out on top of a heated and controversial match against Italy's Matteo Berrettini to record his second victory of Ultimate Tennis Showdown (14-12, 14-8, 12-11, 16-13).

Flawless Gasquet rolls back the years to dominate late arrival Thiem in UTS

Richard Gasquet was on inspired form in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown as the Frenchman rolled back the years to defeat World No.3 Dominic Thiem (16-10, 15-12, 16-12, 14-17). Despite Thiem coming into the tournament late after playing on Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour in Belgrade, and with no prior practice of this radical new format of tennis, the Austrian World No 3 was quickly into his groove.

Formula E to resume and conclude in August with six races in nine days in Berlin - Motorsport...

The ABB Formula E season will resume with six races in nine days, all at the Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, with three double headers on August 5/6, 6/9 and 12/13. As a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, the season was suspended until further notice not long after the Marrakesh e-Prix, won by DS TECHEETAH's Antonio Felix ca Costa at the end of February.

No more 'plucky underdog' - Szafnauer outlines ambitious plans for Aston Martin F1 - Motorsport...

Everyone likes the tale of the plucky underdog in all walks of life. The pleasure of seeing a team, individual or business rise from adversity, or humble beginnings, to become successful and punch above their weight offers hope and encouragement to all.

Russell enjoying the limelight from recent Esports victories - Motorsport Technology

With Esports helping to fill the competitive void in the absence of any real racing during the coronavirus pandemic, fans and drivers alike have been getting their entertainment in a different way. One very obvious, and entertaining, benefit of Esports is the interaction that drivers can now have with one another and with their fans.

'E' is for 'Equality' - how teams like ROKiT Venturi Racing are leading the way in gender...

All motorsport fans are well aware that that the letter 'E' that goes after the word 'Formula' stands for electric in the sport's premier street racing series. Lately, it's becoming increasingly evident that you could also call the series 'Formula Equality' due to the increasing number of women who are working in the sport and in a variety of roles, from race engineers to logistics, public relations and even drivers and team principals.

Four-time champ Vettel to leave Ferrari at end of 2020 - Motorsport Technology

Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will leave Ferrari at the end of 2020 after contract negotiations between the parties broke down. It brings to an end a five-year stint in which the German will now almost certainly have failed to deliver a further title to the Scuderia.

The big lockdown interview - Veloce Esports co-founder Jean-Eric Vergne opens up - Motorsport...

'Out of adversity, comes opportunity', is a famous quote from founding father of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin. And, as each day passes, more and more heartening stories are coming to light about how the coronavirus pandemic is bringing people together in a positive way and getting communities to pull together for the same common good.

Racing's 'virtual reality' a great distraction, but can gamers become great race drivers and...

As Esports continues to keep fans and drivers alike entertained during the global coronavirus pandemic, the Formula E community became the latest to jump aboard with the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge, arranged to raise money in support of UNICEF.

Vergne confident 'luck will turn' if ABB Formula E series resumes - Motorsport Technology

Defending ABB Formula E champion Jean-Eric Vergne is confident he can pick up where he left off in Marrakesh and even challenge for a title treble should racing resume in June. Vergne, who triumphed in both Seasons 4 and 5, stormed through the field to a brilliant podium last time out in Morocco despite suffering from illness and sitting put free practice in hospital.

A family affair - Delphine Biscaye on why ROKiT Venturi Racing provides the perfect working...

Perhaps more than any other global motorsport series, the ABB Formula E Championship gives off the vibe of being very much a close-knit family affair. Maybe it's because the new and exciting electric racing series is only in its sixth season of racing and is so open and affordable for fans, or that it just comes across as not so insular or aloof than its famous big brother.

Light at the end of the tunnel as Racing Point to return to work on April 16 - Motorsport Technology

It goes without saying that the world is facing unprecedented times during one of the biggest global pandemics ever seen. Health services are being stretched to the limit and civilian populations across the world are getting used to a new way of life, shutting themselves off from the outside world as best they can in an effort to halt the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.

Mercedes targets net carbon zero by end of 2020 as Hamilton hints at electric F1 future -...

Reigning Formula One champions Mercedes has announced that the team is aiming for a net-zero carbon footprint by the end of 2020.

Lando Norris 'becoming the big star of F1', says Veloce Esports co-founder Jean-Eric Vergne -...

McLaren ace Lando Norris is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars of the Formula One field, according to two-time Formula E champion and Veloce Esports co-founder, Jean-Eric Vergne.

Teams threaten legal action over FIA engine 'settlement' with Ferrari - Motorsport Technology

There used to be an old joke going around the F1 paddock that FIA stood for 'Ferrari International Assistance', especially during the dominant Michael Schumacher years, where no teams, perhaps bar McLaren, could get anywhere near to them.

Williams all smiles ahead of F1 season opener in Melbourne - Motorsport Technology

The famous Williams F1 team, partnered by Acronis, is once again feeling good about itself as the start of another eagerly anticipated season kicks off in Melbourne from 13-15 March.

'I just went for it', said suffering Vergne after heroic drive to third in Marrakesh - Motorsport...

Whilst Antonio Felix da Costa may have taken the glory for winning the Marrakesh ePrix after a flawless tactical drive, it was his DS TECHEETAH teammate and defending champion Jean-Eric Vergne who arguably produced the drive of the race.

Mortara 'proud of performance' after another strong points finish in Marrakesh - Motorsport...

Edoardo Mortara continued his strong start to the 2019/20 ABB Formula E season after a battling drive to fifth in Marrakesh for the Acronis-partnered ROKiT Venturi Racing team.

All eyes on Melbourne as pre-season testing ends with Mercedes quickest - Motorsport Technology

After six days of testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a blurry picture is slowly starting to become sharper as a pecking order emerges ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Da Costa continues fine form to win Marrakesh ePrix from Guenther and Vergne - Motorsport Technology

Antonio Felix Da Costa continued his fine form in the ABB Formula E series by taking a dominant victory in Marrakesh, taking the chequered flag from Santiago winner Maximillian Guenther and DS TECHEETAH teammate Jean-Eric Vergne.

Djokovic saves match points to again beat Monfils and reach Dubai final

Novak Djokovic withstood a Gael Monfils hurricane to eventually come out on top of a classic encounter and reach yet another final in Dubai, the Serb saving three match points before winning 2-6, 7-6, 6-1. It was a brilliant fightback from the world No.1 after an epic match and he will now play Stefanos Tsitsipas on Saturday in a bid for his fifth Dubai crown.

Tsitsipas ends Evans run to reach second successive Dubai final

Stefanos Tsitsipas ended the run of unseeded Daniel Evans to book a place in his second successive Dubai Duty Free Championships final, the Greek winning 6-2, 6-3. Victory means a final meeting with either world No.1 Novak Djokovic or Gael Monfils, who are second up in the Dubai night session.

Barcelona day 2 - Mercedes not invincible as Hamilton breaks down on track - Motorsport Technology

After four days of trouble-free testing, hot qualifying laps, cheeky tech innovations and cruising long runs, trouble finally struck for the seemingly invincible AMG Mercedes F1 team. Furthermore, shock, horror, it was Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel when the car ground to a halt.

Djokovic dismantles Khachanov to reach Dubai semi-finals

Four-time Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships winner Novak Djokovic once again ended the hopes of Karen Khachanov to progress to the semi-finals. The newly crowned Australian Open Champion had previously defeated Khachanov in Serbia's Davis Cup meeting with Russia and was in no mood to allow any revenge, winning 6-2, 6-2.

Aero Rakes, Flo-Vis paint and race simulations the order of the day in Barcelona - Motorsport...

Preparations for the opening grand prix of the season continued apace as teams reconvened at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for three more days of testing. Last week's opening Barcelona test threw up many interesting talking points, including Mercedes' innovative Dual Axis Steering system and whether the Racing Point is just a Mercedes in pink!

Guile of Martic overcomes power of Kontaveit to book Dubai semi-final spot

Petra Martic will face Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free tennis championships after she defeated Anett Kontaveit 7-6, 6-1 in an entertaining match of contrasting styles. Martic will now face Elena Rybakina, conqueror of Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin in her first semi-final of the year.

Williams all smiles ahead of F1 season opener in Melbourne - Motorsport Technology

The famous Williams F1 team, partnered by Acronis, is once again feeling good about itself as the start of another eagerly anticipated season kicks off in Melbourne from 13-15 March.

BWT Racing Point Team excited by potential of RP20 machine ahead of pre-season testing -...

The BWT Racing Point Team says it had designed its 2020 car from 'a blank sheet of paper' as it looks to close the gap to the teams that finished ahead of them last year, namely McLaren, Renault and the renamed Alpha Tauri team.

Tsitsipas gains revenge over Struff to set up Evans semi in Dubai

Stefanos Tsitsipas will play Britain's Dan Evans in the semi-final of the Dubai Duty Free tennis championships after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a high-quality encounter. Fresh from his tournament victory in Marseille, Tsitsipas had to fight tooth and nail for victory after losing to Struff last time out in Cincinatti.

Rybakina downs Martic to reach Dubai Duty Free championships final

Elena Rybakina followed up her victories over Sofia Kenin and Karolina Pliskova by beating eighth seed Petra Martic 7-6, 7-6 in a high-quality semi-final at the Dubai Duty Free tennis championships. The Kazakh, who has won 19 matches this year already and made four finals, again had to dig deep and saved set points in both sets before finally emerging victorious.

Rybakina continues giant-killing form to upset Pliskova and make Dubai semi-final

Elena Rybakina continued her impressive giant-killing run at the Dubai Duty Free tennis championships after beating second seed Karolina Pliskova 7-6, 6-3. The rangy Kazakh had dispatched Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the opening round and proved it was no flash in the pan, taking the game to Pliskova and often outhitting her opponent in an impressive display of all-court tennis featuring 11 aces and 33 winners.

Comeback king Brady comes from a set down to beat Muguruza and advance to Dubai semi-finals

Qualifier Jenifer Brady ousted Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza and make the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free championship, her first Premier level final four appearance. "Amazing," said a delighted Brady afterward after winning 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. "It was a tough match today and really happy to make my first semi-finals here."

'Super excited' Da Costa vows the best is yet to come after second successive podium - Motorsport...

Antonio Felix Da Costa says he is already feeling very much at home in his new DS TECHEETAH team after storming to second place in Mexico City, a repeat of what he achieved in Chile.

Sublime Evans dominates Mexico e-Prix to win from Da Costa and Buemi - Motorsport Technology

Jaguar's Mitch Evans produced a superb performance to win the Mexico e-Prix, winning from DS TECHEETAH'S Antonio Felix Da Costa and Sebastian Buemi, after a dramatic race. It was Porsche's Andre Lotterer who started from pole position, the popular German targeting his first race victory after many near misses.

Williams comes out fighting with launch of FW43 - Motorsport Technology

The ROKiT Williams Racing F1 team, partnered by Acronis, has revealed the first images of the car it hopes will close the gap to the competition in 2020. Speaking ahead of the new season for the online only launch, Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams said that car represented a 'fresh start' and that the fighting spirit of the famous team is still very much there.

Ambitious Szafnauer targets the top for new Aston Martin F1 Team - Motorsport Technology

The recent news that Racing Point is to be rebranded as the Aston Martin F1 Team from the 2021 season onwards brought no shortage of excitement across the F1 paddock and for fans of the sport.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan drivers impressed by Aeroscreen as Power tops COTA test times -...

Will Power finished on top of the pre-season IndyCar testing session at the Circuit of the Americas as his Team Penske-Chevrolet teammate and Supercar champion Scott McLaughlin lapped an impressive third quickest in only his second test.

Williams fires up FW43 for first time ahead of pre-season testing - Motorsport Technology

Listening to the sound of the Williams FW43 engine firing up ahead of the 2020 Formula One season will come as music to the ears of fans of the team. The famous team endured a difficult start to the 2019 season, having arrived late to the important pre-season Barcelona test and was left playing catch up for the rest of the season.

Sofia Kenin fights back to beat Garbine Muguruza in classic Australian Open final

Sofia Kenin fought back from a set down to beat two-time grand slam winner Garbiñe Muguruza to win the Australian Open title and with it, claim her first grand slam title. It was a nerveless display for one appearing in her first major final, especially after the disappointment of dropping an opening set that could have gone either way, the Russian-born American winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.

Eighth final in Australian Open for Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will contest his eighth Australian Open final after defeating great rival Roger Federer and he will now face either Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem in Sunday's final. Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic rallied past great rival Roger Federer, coming from 5-2 behind in the opening set to triumph 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 and make his eighth Australian Open final, where he will face either Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem.

Thiem gains Grand Slam revenge over Nadal in epic, sets up Zverev semi - Tennis Majors

For the last quarter-final of the Australian Open, Dominic Thiem has found a loophole to win against Rafael Nadal, after four epic sets 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (6). Next step for the Austrian : Alexander Zverev in the semi-final.

Federer - Sandgren : 7 match points, how the miracle happened

Tennys Sandgren squandered an incredible seven match points on his way to a devastating loss against Roger Federer in the Australian Open quarter final. But how did this happen, and was he to blame for 'choking' or does Federer deserve the plaudits for hanging in there?

Djokovic beats resilient Raonic to set up Federer showdown - Tennis Majors

Novak Djokovic set up a mouth-watering repeat of last year's classic Wimbledon final against Roger Federer by overcoming an obdurate Milos Raonic in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night.

NIO 333 FE Team impresses with pace in Santiago as Turvey makes Super Pole shootout - Motorsport...

To steal a famous football cliché and relay it to motorsport, you could say that the Santiago e-Prix was a game of two halves for the NIO 333 FE Team, partnered by Acronis.

Impressive da Costa narrowly misses out on stunning victory in Chile - Motorsport Technology

Antonio Felix da Costa narrowly missed out on what would have been a brilliant drive through the field to victory in only his second race for his new DS TECHEETAH team at the Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix.

The science of F1 seat fitting - Motorsport Technology

Many of us may have experienced the feeling of excitement after taking delivery of a brand-new chair or sofa. It looked great in the store and felt perfect at the time. Yet it often takes weeks until it truly feels a part of yourself and your home.

Crash Testing for dummies - the important pre-season process explained - Motorsport Technology

With the SportPesa Racing Point Formula One team having recently passed its mandatory FIA-supervised crash test, the team can now focus on the vitally important work of homologation and development of the RP20 ahead of the 2020 season. As reported by F1i, Racing Point is believed to be the first team to have passed the ...

Humble Schumacher reflects on highs and lows of first FIA Formula 2 season - Motorsport Technology

For Mick Schumacher, the 2019 FIA Formula 2 season was one of great expectations, as the Formula 3 European champion competed in his debut season for Formula One's premier feeder series.

Tunnel vision Vips - why the Estonian driver already has his sights set on the ultimate goal -...

For most young and aspiring drivers, three race wins, second in the prestigious Macau Grand Prix and fourth in the Formula 3 championship would represent a return to be proud of.

Hamilton completes dominant season with easy Abu Dhabi GP victory from Verstappen and Leclerc -...

The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix turned out to be something of a serene victory parade for Lewis Hamilton, after the newly crowned world champion cruised to an easy fifth victory at Yas Marina to win from Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, who escaped a post race investigation for an alleged breach of fuel regulations to finish third.

Imperious Hamilton claims pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton will start the final race of the 2019 season in Abu Dhabi from pole position after beating the lap times of teammate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen.

Abu Dhabi preview - 'best of rest' battle set for final duel in the desert - Motorsport Technology

With Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas having cemented their 1-2 in the drivers' standings two races ago in Austin, Texas, the attention now shifts to focus on who will finish as 'best of the rest' in the final grand prix of a gripping season.

Exclusive - Antonio Felix da Costa discusses his big move to DS TECHEETAH and his ambitious goals...

For new DS TECHEETAH driver Antonio Felix da Costa, the decision to leave his long-term Formula E team, now BMW i Andretti, was far from easy. Having driven for the Andretti outfit for the past three seasons and challenged for the title in 2018/19, da Costa knew that it would take something special for him to break that close bond.

Supreme Sims claims maiden Formula E victory in Ad Diriyah - Motorsport Technology

Alexander Sims completed a brilliant pole to flag race to win Saturday's race 2 of the Ad Diriyah double header, leading home BMW i Andretti teammate Maximillian Guenther and the Audi of Lucas di Grassi. That is the way it finished as the chequered flag fell after 45 minutes plus one extra lap of racing.

Bird holds off Lotterer to claim tactical victory in Ad Diriyah season opener - Motorsport...

Envision Virgin Racing's Sam Bird claimed a ninth victory of his Formula E career after two late overtakes on Alexander Sims and Stoffel Vandoorne and a Safety Car saw him pip Andre Lotterer's Porsche and the Mercedes of Vandoorne.

Da Costa and Massa excited by new Season 6 regulation changes - Motorsport Technology

With the anticipation building before the start of a brand-new ABB Formula E season, new regulations are aimed at making the racing even more exciting than last year's epic championship. The gang's all here. Let's get the season started! #FormulaE #DiriyahEPrix.

Massa targeting race wins for Venturi in Season 6 - Motorsport Technology

Despite being one of the most recognisable and successful drivers in motorsport, the popular Felipe Massa is still a relative novice in terms of Formula E racing. With only one season under his belt driving for the Venturi Racing team, Massa took time to get up to speed in Season 5 but secured a podium in his, and the team's, home race in Monaco before adding more points finishes by the season's end.

DS TECHEETAH in good shape to defend their title in Season 6, says da Costa - Motorsport Technology

DS TECHEETAH'S newest recruit, Antonio Felix da Costa, is confident that his new team is in a strong position to again challenge for the top honours when the season kicks off in Ad Diriyah on November 22.

Brilliant Verstappen grabs second career pole position at Interlagos - Motorsport Technology

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen will start from pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and champion Lewis Hamilton starting behind him for Sunday's race. The Dutchman, whose first pole came at the Hungaroring this year, clocked a 1m07.508s to head Vettel and Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Alexander Albon.

Champion Vergne a key factor in why da Costa opted to join DS TECHEETAH - Motorsport Technology

The famous adage that 'there is no I in team', certainly seems to apply to the world of motorsport, where slick teamwork and harmonious driver relationships are key to delivering results on the track. For back-to-back Formula E champions DS TECHEETAH, that certainly seems to be the case.

Hamilton surpasses Fangio after sealing sixth world championship crown in Texas - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton surpassed the great Juan Manuel Fangio as a six-time Formula One world champion after finishing second behind teammate Valtteri Bottas at the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Perez hails 'great day' for Racing Point team after brilliant drive to seventh in Mexico -...

Home hero Sergio Perez admitted it had been a 'great day' for both himself and his SportPesa Racing Point team after the Mexican finished seventh in front of his adoring home crowd. Before the start of the race weekend, Perez had vowed to hive his home fans something to cheer.

Hamilton inches towards sixth title after winning Mexican Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton will have to wait one race longer to surpass the great Juan Manuel Fangio and become a six-time world champion on his own despite winning the Mexican Grand Prix from Sebastian Vettel and teammate Valtteri Bottas. Victory marked a 100th grand prix win for Mercedes as a constructor and Hamilton was quick to acknowledge the hard work of his team.

Split strategy almost rewards Racing Point with double points finish - Motorsport Technology

It was another case of what might have been for Acronis partner team Racing Point come the conclusion of the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Just as was the case in Sochi, Sergio Perez bagged more points for the team with a strong drive to ninth place on a two-stop strategy but Lance Stroll again finished just a place out of the points on what turned out to be a riskier one-stopper.

Mercedes clinch sixth successive F1 constructors' title after Bottas victory in Japan -...

Mercedes clinched a sixth successive constructors' title after Valtteri Bottas led home Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton to win a tactical Japanese Grand Prix. After Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen tangled at the start into Turn 2, it meant that first and third was enough for Mercedes to seal yet another title, with Hamilton and Bottas the only drivers who can now take the drivers' crown.

DS TECHEETAH unveils stunning livery for title defending DS E-Tense FE20 - Motorsport Technology

Reigning ABB Formula E champions DS TECHEETAH has given the world a first look at the machine in which it hopes to continue its impressive electric racing success story. The Chinese-owned outfit completed and unprecedented team and driver double in Season 5, with Jean-Eric Vergne claiming his second title in New York after arguably the most exciting season to date.

Russell bowled over by warmth of Japanese fans as typhoon threatens to dampen spirits -...

Japanese Formula One fans are recognised as some of the most passionate in the world of motorsport. From dressing up as their favourite drivers, to queuing for hours for autographs and even making gifts for their heroes, the Japanese people create an atmosphere that is much appreciated by the teams and drivers.

Hamilton back to winning ways as Ferrari team orders again steal the headlines - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton returned to winning ways for the first time since the Hungarian Grand Prix as a Virtual Safety Car played perfectly into his hands, the Mercedes driver winning from teammate Valtteri Bottas and Charles Leclerc. Max Verstappen was a fine fourth after starting ninth on the grid, ahead of Red Bull teammate Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez.

Kubica still a driver in demand after pre-Singapore Williams announcement - Motorsport Technology

No sooner had the dust settled on the Singapore Grand Prix weekend than Williams driver Robert Kubica was given the first inkling that he is still a hot property for Formula One teams. Kubica announced before the race weekend that he would leave the Williams F1 team at the end of the season to pursue new opportunities.

Vettel heads home Leclerc for Ferrari 1-2 after tactical Singapore GP - Motorsport Technology

Sebastian Vettel finally got back to winning ways, leading home a Ferrari 1-2 from Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton lost out during the pit stop window.

Pedro de la Rosa leaves role as DS TECHEETAH technical and sporting director - Motorsport Technology

Pedro de la Rosa has left his role as technical and sporting director of the title-winning DS TECHEETAH Formula E team, is has been confirmed. The team broke the news on Twitter on Wednesday morning, thanking the Spaniard for his work that helped achieve a team and driver double during the 2018/19 season.

Leclerc sends Tifosi wild by winning dramatic Italian Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Charles Leclerc followed up his brilliant Belgian Grand Prix victory with an obstinate defensive drive to become the first Ferrari driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since Fernando Alonso in 2010.

Perez lays claim to drive of the day after superb Italian Grand Prix performance - Motorsport...

Although most of the plaudits will go to Charles Leclerc for delivering Ferrari its first victory on home soil for nine years, Sergio Perez may also have a valid claim for 'driver of the day' at the Italian Grand Prix.

Italian GP: Farcical tactical qualifying gaff sees Leclerc take pole from Hamilton - Motorsport...

An extraordinary qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix saw Charles Leclerc take pole position with his first effort in Q3 as no cars crossed the line in time to set a final flying lap.

Racing Point's double points finish tempered by sad events of weekend - Motorsport Technology

Despite Racing Point's strong double points finish at the Belgian Grand Prix, there was obviously little cause for celebration following the tragic accident that claimed the life of young French driver Anthoine Hubert on Saturday. Hubert, who drove for BWT Arden, also known as the 'Pink Panthers' in F2, was well known and well liked by those at SportPesa Racing Point.

Hamilton reels in Verstappen to win gripping Hungarian Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes pulled off a tactical masterstroke to reel in and pass Max Verstappen with just three laps remaining and win the Hungarian Grand Prix. With 21 laps remaining, it appeared that Verstappen had the race at his mercy, handily keeping Hamilton behind.

Verstappen leads home Vettel and Kvyat to win remarkable rain-affected German Grand Prix - Stroll...

Max Verstappen took advantage of several safety car situations, great strategy and mistakes from rival drivers on a wet circuit to win a dramatic German Grand Prix from a charging Sebastian Vettel and Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat, Acronis partner team Racing Point's Lance Stroll finishing a brilliant fourth.

Acronis partner team Racing Point secures brilliant fourth at German Grand Prix - Motorsport...

Lance Stroll was left celebrating a brilliant fourth-place finish for Acronis partner team SportPesa Racing Point after a chaotic German Grand Prix that saw six safety car periods and changing weather conditions. Remarkably, with 20 laps remaining, Stroll was well out of the points.

Racing Point hoping aero upgrades will pay dividends at Hockenheim - Motorsport Technology

Whilst most of the attention of race fans this weekend will understandably be on the battle at the sharp end of things, with Mercedes celebrating 125 years of motorsport, there will be interesting stories up and down the grid.

Vietnam Grand Prix organisers release impressive 3D circuit plans - Motorsport Technology

The first images and video of the Vietnam Grand Prix circuit, that will be raced on in 2020, have been released by the organisers of the event. Work started on the 5.565km street circuit in Hanoi earlier this year and will be completed in time for a proposed April date on the provisional calendar, with tickets already on sale to the public this month.

DS TECHEETAH 'the best Formula E team', says Vergne - Motorsport Technology

Back-to-back Formula E World Champion Jean-Eric Vergne has hailed his winning DS TECHEETAH team as the best in the field after clinching the title on Sunday. The Chinese outfit narrowly missed out on the team title in Season 4 after being pipped by Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler on the final lap last year.

Buemi keeps ABB Formula E season alive after dramatic opening race in New York - Motorsport...

Nissan e.Dams driver Sebastien Buemi put himself back into contention for a second Formula E drivers' title after a dramatic finish to the New York e-Prix. The Swiss, who realistically needed victory and runaway leader Jean-Eric Vergne to experience a disaster of a race, had both of those scenarios come to pass as he drove a flawless pole to flag race whilst Vergne experienced final-lap heartbreak.

Verstappen produces stunning drive to catch Leclerc and win Austrian Grand Prix - Motorsport...

Max Verstappen produced a simply stunning drive to catch young rival Charles Leclerc and win the Austrian Grand Prix after dropping from the front row of the grid to seventh on the opening lap.

Hamilton makes statement of intent with comfortable French Grand Prix victory - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton confirmed what most already know - that he is the overwhelming favourite to lift a sixth Formula One world drivers' title after winning the French Grand Prix with a dominant display.

Formula E rule changes aimed at encouraging more energy saving for 2019/20 - Motorsport Technology

New changes announced to the ABB FIA Formula E sporting regulations have been released, the major alteration aimed at encouraging energy conservation. Following Friday's meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris, the regulations have been altered so that energy consumption is set and deducted from cars during full course yellow periods.

Turvey's Tale - the story of the Cambridge University engineering graduate turned racer -...

The great Alain Prost was nicknamed 'The Professor', for the analytical way he went about his racing. From his meticulous preparation, to the surgical way he worked with his engineers and examined data - not to mention his silky-smooth style of driving and management of tyres and machine, he left no stone unturned in his quest to be the best.

Wolff and Massa hail the importance of new Acronis tech partnership - Motorsport Technology

On the Friday before the Berlin e-Prix, the VENTURI Formula E Team announced a multi-year technology partnership with Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection and data storage. In all sport, but particularly in motorsport, management of data is of vital importance.

Motorsport Tech Monday - what we learned from the Monaco Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Following on from Lewis Hamilton's fourth victory of the season and his third around the streets of Monaco, it looks like the reigning champion is already tightening his grip on world title number six only five races into the season.

Hamilton dedicates Monaco victory to Lauda after defensive masterclass - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton dedicated his third Monaco Grand Prix victory to good friend Niki Lauda after pulling off a defensive driving masterclass to keep the charging Max Verstappen behind him. Hamilton had started the race from pole position and pulled away to lead the race.

Tributes flood in for Niki Lauda after passing of F1 legend - Motorsport Technology

Tributes have flooded in following the passing of three-time Formula 1 World Champion, Niki Lauda, who died yesterday at the age of 70. Rest in peace Niki Lauda. Forever carried in our hearts, forever immortalised in our history. The motorsport community today mourns the devastating loss of a true legend.

Solid friendship will help DS TECHEETAH drivers push for the title - Motorsport Technology

Jean-Eric Vergne's flawless victory around the streets of Monte Carlo, allied to teammate Andre Lotterer's sterling drive from the back of the field to an amended seventh position, means that DS TECHEETAH holds a strong 38-point advantage over Envision Virgin Racing in the team standings.

Motorsport Tech Monday - what we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

The Spanish Grand Prix is often a good gauge of how the Formula One season is likely to unfold as the European leg kicks off in earnest. And following another dominant 1-2 for Mercedes, the team's fifth on the bounce, it certainly looks ominous now for the competition going forward.

The toughest of tests? Two of the best tell us why FE is such a challenge - Motorsport Technology

With eight different winners from as many electric street races this season, Formula E in 2018/19 is turning into a real guessing game as to who wins next. In winning a chaotic Paris e-Prix, Robin Frijns joined Mitch Evans, Antonio Felix da Costa, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Sam Bird, Lucas di Grassi, Edoardo Mortara and Jean-Eric Vergne as race victors.

Spanish Grand Prix preview - Barcelona is where the season begins in earnest - Motorsport Technology

There is an adage amongst seasoned Formula One campaigners that the season only really begins when the European round of races gets underway. And after a record four season opening 1-2 finishes for Mercedes on the bounce, Ferrari will certainly be hoping that maxim holds true. Too good, Seb!

Motorsport Tech Monday - five things we learned from Azerbaijan - Motorsport Technology

The morning after the night before and Mercedes are yet again left celebrating a historic fourth successive 1-2 finish. It leaves Ferrari again scratching their heads after starting well on a circuit that, like Bahrain, appeared to suit them. For other teams, there was also cause for celebration and for some, wounds will be being licked after another difficult weekend.

Frijns becomes eighth different season winner after chaotic Paris e-Prix - Motorsport Technology

Dutchman Robin Frijns held off Andre Lotterer and Daniel Abt to win a chaotic Paris e-Prix as a hailstorm and torrential rain created one of the wackiest of electric races yet seen. As cars slithered and slided into the barriers and one another with alarming regularity to bring about four yellow flags, it was Frijns who kept his head above all others to record an impressive victory.

Paris e-Prix preview - who wins next in the most unpredictable of motorsport series? - Motorsport...

When Mitch Evans pipped Andre Lotterer to win the Rome e-Prix, he became the seventh different winner in as many races in this most dramatic and unpredictable of seasons. In winning, the New Zealander joined Antonio Felix da Costa, Jerome d'Ambrosio, Sam Bird, Lucas di Grassi, Edoardo Mortara and Jean-Eric Vergne as race victors.

Are Ferrari already on the back foot over team orders? - Motorsport Technology

With three 1-2 finishes in as many races this season, Mercedes has already seemingly grabbed the 2019 season by the scruff of the neck. It looked an unlikely scenario during pre-season testing and, indeed, during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, when all the figures suggested that it was Ferrari, not Mercedes, who held the upper hand in pace.

Luckless Lotterer would prove a popular winner in Formula E - Motorsport Technology

For DS TECHEETAH driver Andre Lotterer, winning used to come easy. The triple Le Mans winner is something of a sportscar legend, the German also winning the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship. Yet despite also enjoying success in single seat racing, a victory in Formula E has somehow eluded him.

Red flag chaos - is there a solution to Formula E's biggest problem? - Motorsport Technology

With seven different pole sitters and winners in as many races, the 2018/19 Formula E season is being hailed as a huge success for its unpredictability and close racing.

Hamilton wins processional Chinese Grand Prix on landmark 1000th race - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton took the lead of the drivers' championship for the first time in 2019 after getting the jump on teammate Valtteri Bottas at the start of the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Evans becomes seventh different winner after chaotic Rome e-Prix - Motorsport Technology

Mitch Evans became Jaguar Racing's first e-Prix winner and the seventh of the season following a titanic battle with Andre Lotterer around the streets of Rome. With the race starting in wet but drying conditions, the circuit was too slippery for some to handle and when Jose Maria Lopez hit the kerb on the exit wall of Turn 18, it created a traffic jam of cars behind him that brought about a red flag.

Teams gather in China for landmark 1000th Formula One Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

From the first ever official Formula One Grand Prix won by Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina at Silverstone back in 1950, to Lewis Hamilton's win in Bahrain a fortnight ago, the pinnacle of motorsport is now only a race away from reaching a landmark 1000th GP.

Formula E steering wheel explained - Motorsport Technology

When you or I jump into our car, we don't give the steering wheel a second thought. The most challenging thing we may have to do is toggle radio channels or volume levels whilst turning a corner. For a Formula E driver, it does a lot more than merely steer the car and is arguably the most important piece of equipment.

DS TECHEETAH team hails importance of data protection in motorsport - Motorsport Technology

In motorsport, data is everything. It's an inescapable fact. The hundreds of gigabytes of telemetry accumulated from thousands of miles of testing as well as state-of-the-art software development back in the factory is aimed improving, and ultimately winning.

Heartbreak for Leclerc as engine trouble gifts Bahrain Grand Prix to Hamilton - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton lucked into victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix as pole sitter Charles Leclerc dropped out of the lead with engine recovery problems only eight laps from the finish. It was a bitter blow for Leclerc, who had driven a superb race and looked set for a comfortable victory until misfortune intervened.

Home teams confident of strong points haul in China - Motorsport Technology

Only two weeks after touching down in Hong Kong for the first 'home' race of the season, Acronis partner teams DS TECHEETAH and NIO Formula E Team arrive in China full of confidence.

DS TECHEETAH'S secret Spanish weapon - Pedro de la Rosa exclusive - Motorsport Technology

The first and only open-wheel electric racing series in motorsport, it's clear that the ABB FIA Formula E Championship is very different indeed to all other forms of motorsport. Yet the uniqueness of this fascinating series runs much deeper than just battery development alone.

Supreme Bottas dominates Hamilton to win Australian Grand Prix - Motorsport Technology

Valtteri Bottas pulled off a supreme drive to win the Australian Grand Prix by a massive 21.379 seconds from teammate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull Honda's Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel finishing fourth.

The car's not the star - why Williams is still a huge draw in Australia - Motorsport Technology

There's a certain champion English driver in the Albert Park paddock this weekend who exudes charm, magnetism and the confidence of adding yet more titles to his impressive racing resume. The driver I'm talking about is neither Lewis Hamilton nor fellow hot-shoe Lando Norris but reigning Formula 2 champion and Williams driver George Russell.

Hamilton storms to record sixth successive Australian GP pole - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton stormed to an incredible sixth successive Australian Grand Prix pole position to lay down an ominous marker in the defence of his world title. The reigning world champion's 1m20.486s lap record was just enough to pip teammate Valtteri Bottas by just 0.112s with arch rival Sebastian Vettel lining up third on the grid ahead of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen.

Excitement building as F1 teams arrive in Melbourne ahead of season opener - Motorsport Technology

After months of development and thousands of miles of testing and data gathering, Formula One teams have arrived in Melbourne to kick off the eagerly-anticipated 2019 season. Whilst the winner of the Australian Grand Prix doesn't always give away firm clues about who the champion teams and drivers will be come the end of the ...

Heartbreak for Lotterer as Bird penalty hands Hong Kong ePrix win to Mortara - Motorsport Technology

Venturi secured a controversial and sensational first ABB FIA Formula E victory in the Championship's 50th ePrix after Sam Bird was handed a late five-second penalty for hitting race leader Andre Lotterer on the penultimate lap. The English Envision Virgin driver had been piling immense pressure on race leader Lotterer's DS TECHEETAH but was unable ...

Hong Kong favourites braced for first ever wet race on landmark 50th ePrix - Motorsport Technology

In motorsport, they say, a rainy race weekend is the one true variable that separates the men from the boys. The great drivers from the good, mediocre and also-rans. But what if there's never been a wet race day in a motorsport series?

Home teams set for Hong Kong welcome at landmark FE race - Motorsport Technology

Following on from one of the most dramatic Formula E races in recent memory, teams arrive in the bustling hive of activity that is downtown Hong Kong for round five of this most enthralling of championships. With four different winners in as many races, there is certainly all to play for with exactly a third ...

Is a pecking order established before Australia as F1 testing in Barcelona ends? - Motorsport...

After eight days and hundreds of laps on differing fuel loads, aero settings, track temperatures and tyre compounds around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, teams have packed up and made their separate ways home. The next stop is the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, Australia, where the 2019 Formula One season springs into life.

McLaren and Racing Point lap quickest as Vettel hits trouble on day 2 - Motorsport Technology

The famous name of McLaren once again sat atop the lap times as the sun set on the second day of the final pre-season Barcelona test. In a repeat of yesterday, Racing Point were second but another famous name in Ferrari had a more troubling day as Sebastian Vettel suffered a high-speed crash in the ...

Ferrari impresses on day 2 of F1 testing but are teams bluffing in Barcelona? - Motorsport...

There is an intriguing 'cloak and dagger' aspect to pre-season Formula One testing. Always has, always will be. In this multi-million-dollar game of motorsport poker, where so much is at risk, no team wishes to show their hand too early. That would surely be a foolhardy thing to do.

Curtain closes on intriguing opening F1 test but much still to be revealed - Motorsport Technology

It has been my motto of the week on Motorsport Tech that it's foolish to read too much into lap times in the first pre-season test. I'm certainly sticking to that.

Data gathering the name of the game after third day of testing in Barcelona - Motorsport Technology

As emphasized in Tuesday's Motorsport Tech Barcelona column, it is extremely difficult to read too much into pre-season testing times. Hats off to Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat, though, who set some tongues wagging by posting the quickest time of the day. Yet the reality check of the situation is that the Russian's time ...

Formula One cars return to action at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - Motorsport Technology

For all fans of Formula One, the winter break can be a painfully long one. It has been just over three months since the final grand prix of an exciting season that saw Lewis Hamilton close his emphatic championship-winning season in style in Abu Dhabi.

Di Grassi takes dramatic victory after chaotic Mexico City e-Prix - Motorsport Technology

Lucas di Grassi took a dramatic final corner victory after Pascal Wehrlein's Mahindra ran out of power on the final corner of the race, as did Oliver Rowland's Nissan e.dams which had been running in third. It had looked as if Wehrlein would secure a maiden win in the series after leading the entire race ...

SportPesa Racing Point Team Launch in Toronto - Motorsport Technology

Racing Point became the latest and one of the most eagerly anticipated teams to unveil its 2019 machine as the new Lawrence Stoll led outfit began life under its new name and brand-new livery. Streamed live online at the Canadian International Auto Show, new teammates Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez pulled the covers off what ...

Williams unveils new title sponsor and striking livery for FW42 - Motorsport Technology

The Williams F1 team became the third team to unveil images of its 2019 challenger, a car the team hopes will rectify the problems encountered during a testing 2018 season and start on path to getting the historic name back to where it belongs.

Bird scorches to victory in dramatic Santiago e-Prix - Motorsport Technology

Britain's Sam Bird scorched to a brilliant victory at the Antofagasta Minerals Santiago e-Prix after his relentless pressure on race leader Sebastien Buemi forced the Swiss into a late retirement.

Formula E teams break ground at Antofagasta Minerals Santiago e-Prix circuit - Motorsport Technology

Acronis partner NIO Formula E Team is committed to improvement as the championship moves to Chile, South America. Drivers Oliver Turvey and Tom Dillmann have certainly had their moments in the opening two rounds, impressive qualifying in Ad Diriyah scuppered by unfortunate technical infringements. And both were looking good for points in Marrakesh until energy ...

NIO drivers Dillmann and Turvey aiming for Marrakesh boost - Motorsport Technology

After what was a highly encouraging but ultimately disappointing season opener for the NIO Formula E Team at the season opener in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, the team is confident that bigger things are just around the corner, starting in Marrakesh on Saturday. New driver Tom Dillmann appeared to have given the team a brilliant ...

Racing Point aiming to be the number one team on the F1 grid - Motorsport Technology

One of the unwritten rules in Formula One is that only the big car manufacturer-backed teams with huge budgets win world titles. The rest simply don't stand a chance. Throughout the history of the sport, with one or two notable exceptions, this has certainly been the case.

Turvey and Dillmann's differing skill sets complement one another well, says Hughes - Motorsport...

With one race of the new Formula E season already completed, the NIO Formula E team has much to be enthused about heading into the rest of 2019. New driver Tom Dillmann appeared to have given the team a brilliant start, initially putting his car on the front row of the grid alongside eventual race ...

Developing the Gen2 cars a 'steep learning curve,' says Hughes - Motorsport Technology

As the new Gen2 cars hit the Ad Diriyah circuit for the most eagerly anticipated season in Formula E history, every team in the paddock was taking a bold new step into the unknown. New rules, new regulations and, most importantly, a new Gen2 machine has meant many months of preparation.

Chadwick impresses after 'fantastic' Formula E test - Motorsport Technology

Following on from an encouraging but ultimately points-free inaugural Ad Diriyah ePrix, the NIO Formula E team remained at the circuit for a day of testing. Importantly, joining regular drivers Oliver Turvey and Tom Dillmann at the circuit was Test driver and British GT4 champion Jamie Chadwick, rival teams also running female drivers.

Drivers attack innovation ahead of Ad Diriyah season opener - Motorsport Technology

For existing fans of Formula E, as well as relative newcomers to the sport, the new season offers no shortage of excitement due to new regulations, new teams and faces. Without doubt, one of the most eagerly anticipated innovations for the 2018/19 FE season is what has been dubbed 'Attack Mode'.

Dillman and Turvey raring to go for NIO in Ad Diriyah opener - Motorsport Technology

For all eleven teams and 22 drivers assembling at the new Ad Diriyah Formula E venue this weekend, the excitement of kicking off a new season is palpable. This season, new regulations including 'Attack Mode' and faster 'Gen2' cars that will last the duration of the race on one battery charge means that every team ...

Da Costa wins inaugural Ad Diriyah ePrix as new era begins with a bang - Motorsport Technology

Antonio Felix da Costa laid down an early marker by winning the inaugural Ad Diriyah ePrix from defending champion Jean-Eric Vergne and Jerome d'Ambrosio as a new dawn of Formula E racing began in dramatic fashion. Da Costa had started on pole but had to use all his racing nous, the lead changing hands several ...

Ad Diriyah preview: Excitement building as Formula E takes bold new step into the next generation...

New teams, new faces, new regulations and an all-new Generation 2 car are just some of the treats that await fans of Formula E as the 2018/19 championship gets underway at Ad Diriyah this weekend. Now in its fifth season, Formula E is set to gain an even bigger fan base than ever before with ...

'Not impossible' for Formula E to become bigger than Formula One, says Massa - Motorsport Technology

As Formula E prepares to step into a brand-new era of faster, more powerful 'Gen2' cars with exciting new rules and innovations such as 'Attack Mode', one former F1 star is also taking his first step into the unknown. Having graced the F1 paddock for 16 years, Felipe Massa is one of the most recognizable ...

Halo saved Charles Leclerc from visor strike in Spa, FIA report concludes - Motorsport Technology

Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, has concluded that the halo device introduced for the first time for the 2018 season, saved Charles Leclerc from being hit by Fernando Alonso's endplate during the Belgian Grand Prix. Motorsport Technology concluded after the incident that the halo debate must now surely end and the FIA's investigation into the ...

AI and new data streams to give fans a unique viewing experience in 2019 - Motorsport Technology

In Formula One, data is everything. It is exactly why the Williams F1 team entered into a partnership with Acronis to keep all this vital date protected, backed-up and recoverable within seconds. Of course, data is also of importance to fans of the sport. Graphics showing telemetry including car position on track, speeds, gear changes ...

Russell and Kubica hit it off as drivers acquaint themselves with new teams at Abu Dhabi test -...

It was the same venue that brought down the curtain on the 2018 F1 season only a few days ago but it had a very different feel about it. Two days of testing at the Yas Marina Circuit was about much more than testing the revised Pirelli tyre compounds for 2019, it was about many ...

Hamilton finishes in winning style as the sun sets on the 2018 F1 season - Motorsport Technology

As the sun set on another dramatic Formula One season in Abu Dhabi, it was perhaps fitting that the driver who has stood apart from all others once again stood atop the podium. Lewis Hamilton has proven supreme this season in winning a fifth world drivers' title, and just because the job was done didn't ...

Kubica comeback the 'feel good' story of the 2018 season - Motorsport Technology

During an intoxicating and captivating Formula One season that has sometimes been blighted by bitter rivalry and unsavoury post-race incident, it is fair to say that before the sun sets in Abu Dhabi, there will be a warm glow around the paddock. As the sport bids farewell to one of the great drivers of his ...

Hamilton versus Fangio - who's the greater driver? - Motorsport Technology

It's one of the most popular of discussions between fans of almost every sport on the planet. Comparing the icons of the game and wondering who would come out on top, regardless of the era, when at the peak of their respective powers. Woods vs Nicklaus in golf, Navratilova vs Williams in tennis, Ali vs ...

Painting a pretty picture in Mexico - the science of F1 helmet design - Motorsport Technology

Without doubt, the Mexican Grand Prix weekend represents the most colourful event on the Formula 1 calendar. Taking place during the 'Dia de los Muertos' (Day of the Dead) holiday period, colour invades every stand and fans dress to impress. This year, there were Mariachi Bands, Piñatas and even Tequila bars inside the F1 paddock ...

Hamilton joins Fangio as a five-time world champion

Lewis Hamilton joined the great Juan Manuel Fangio as a five-time world champion after finishing fourth in the Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen recording a popular win from Sebastian Vettel after Daniel Ricciardo's late retirement from second. US Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen finished on the podium, but the day belonged to the man who [...]

What frights await Lewis Hamilton on 'Dia de los Muertos'? - Motorsport Technology

It was perhaps something of a shock that Lewis Hamilton wasn't able to wrap up a Juan Manuel Fangio-equalling fifth world title in Austin, Texas on a circuit he has practically made his own over recent years.

Raikkonen scores popular US Grand Prix victory as Hamilton made to wait for fifth title -...

Lewis Hamilton will have to wait another race to join the great Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio as a five-time Formula One world champion after Kimi Raikkonen scored a popular first victory since Australia 2013 and a first in a Ferrari since Belgium in 2009. In a frantic and dramatic finish, the Finn held out to ...

Formula E cars light up Valencia after first three days of testing - Motorsport Technology

There really is a massive buzz around the forthcoming Formula E Series that kicks off on December 15 in Saudi Arabia, and the first test sessions for the 'Gen2' cars in Valencia received no shortage of media coverage. The three days of intensive testing in Spain revealed new teams, new drivers, new liveries and faster, ...

Hamilton aiming for the American dream in Austin - Force India set for final push - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton will join Argentine legend Juan Manuel Fangio on five world titles should he outscore title rival Sebastian Vettel by eight points at this weekend's US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. For the Englishman, greatness is already guaranteed as he is already one of only five drivers in history to have secured four world ...

Is Formula E becoming the new Formula One? - Motorsport Technology

As the FIA Formula E Championship announced that Heineken has entered into a five-year sponsorship partnership as the sport's official beer and cider partner, there is an increasing buzz around the electric series. Heineken has been a sponsor of Formula One since 2016, and with Stoffel Vandoorne the latest of a raft of other former ...

Russell joins Williams Racing for 2019 season - Motorsport Technology

Williams Racing has announced that current Formula 2 Championship leader George Russell will join the team for the 2019 season onwards. "I am delighted to announce that George Russell will be joining Williams from the 2019 season," commented Claire Williams, Deputy Team Principal. "We have always tried to promote and develop young talent at Williams, ...

Brilliant Bathurst the biggest event of the weekend for many motorsport fans - Motorsport Technology

For many fans of motorsport, the biggest event of the weekend was neither the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka nor the Thailand MotoGP at the Chang International Circuit. Indeed, for lovers of V8 Supercars and 'Tin Top' racing, the biggest showpiece of the year was taking place at the 1000km long Bathurst 1000, held at [...]

How to build a motorsport monster - the science behind circuit design - Motorsport Technology

As Silverstone celebrated 70 years since hosting its first ever British Grand Prix this week, the Formula One circus moves on to another iconic venue at Suzuka in Japan. Suzuka first hosted a grand prix back in 1976, making it one of the oldest existing F1 circuits and it is loved by drivers and fans ...

To lead or to follow - the prickly subject of team orders in F1 - Motorsport Technology

In Formula One, controversy is never far away. And almost nothing sets tongues wagging quite as much as the prickly subject of team orders. The very issue once again reared its head on lap 25 of the Russian Grand Prix as Mercedes ordered Valtteri Bottas to move aside and hand the lead of the race over to championship leader Lewis Hamilton.

Force India confident upgrades will pay dividends in Sochi

The Racing Point Force India team is once again confident that the new tech upgrades that were in place for the Singapore Grand Prix will pay dividends this weekend in Sochi. The team traveled to Singapore with high hopes of a competitive result, having bought a raft of tech upgrades, including front wing revisions, new [...]

Tyre strategy call again set to spice up Sochi proceedings - Motorsport Technology

With no margin for error whatsoever and with only six races of the season remaining, it appears highly unlikely that Ferrari will make the same mistake twice when racing resumes in earnest at the Sochi Autodrom. The Maranello team seemed to make a crucial strategic error in pitting Sebastian Vettel for the faster wearing super-soft ...

Hamilton extends title lead after tactical Singapore GP win - Vettel only third - Motorsport...

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 40 points over title rival Sebastian Vettel after winning a tactical Singapore Grand Prix from Max Verstappen. Vettel had to settle for third after losing out to Verstappen during the pitstop window, the German finishing ahead of Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and ...

Singapore - a true test of human engineering - Motorsport Technology

As part of helping to celebrate 15 years since the founding of Acronis in Singapore, Williams drivers Sergey Sirotkin and Lance Stroll were on hand to make the occasion an enjoyable one. Their task, in front of an intrigued audience of employees and guests, was a race against one another to fill a travel suitcase ...

From F2 to F1 - just how big a step up will Lando Norris face? - Motorsport Technology

When McLaren announced this week that 18-year-old hot shoe Lando Norris would be replacing Stoffel Vandoorne at the team for the 2019 season, it raised no shortage of eyebrows. Norris currently lies second in the Formula 2 series and boasts an impressive junior record of racing in seven different categories and winning three of these, ...

Hamilton breaks Tifosi hearts to win Italian GP from Raikkonen - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 30 points over Sebastian Vettel after pipping Kimi Raikkonen to victory in a dramatic Italian Grand Prix. In doing so, he equaled Michael Schumacher's record of five wins at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza.

Why Leclerc near-miss should now end Halo debate - Motorsport Technology

It's almost a year exactly since the sport's governing body, the FIA, announced that it was to introduce a radical and controversial cockpit protection device known as the 'Halo' for the 2018 season onwards. The decision taken during last year's Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.

Testing times - what goes on before, during and after the mid-season shutdown? - Motorsport...

There is a famous cliché that says 'a week is a long time in politics'. With all that is happening in the world today, that statement certainly seems to ring true. So, for fans of Formula 1, not to mention the teams and drivers, the mid-season break will have seemed like an eternity when racing finally gets underway in Belgium after almost a month of inactivity.

Hamilton extends championship lead after routine Hungarian GP victory - Motorsport Technology

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the drivers' championship standings to 24 points over title rival Sebastian Vettel after completing a welcome routine victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After the dramas of Silverstone and Hockenheim, where the Mercedes driver had to produce two of his greatest ever drives to slice his ...

Hamilton completes remarkable victory, Force Indias strong seventh and eighth

Lewis Hamilton retook the lead of the drivers' championship after title rival Sebastian Vettel crashed out of the lead of his home grand prix in dramatic fashion. Vettel had looked likely to back up his British Grand Prix win with another at his home race with only a dozen laps remaining.

Audi wins team title on Sensational Sunday - Motorsport Technology

With Jean-Eric Vergne having sewn up the drivers' title on Saturday, there was still the small matter of the team championship to be decided on race Sunday and it turned out to be a dramatic season finale. The race proved to be a victory parade for the Frenchman, who outlined his superiority over the course ...

Vergne seals season 4 Formula E title after Audi 1-2 in New York - Motorsport Technology

Jean-Eric Vergne produced a championship-winning drive from the back of the grid to beat Sam Bird to the Formula E title after a dramatic opening race in New York. The drivers' championship, that the resilient Bird had battled so hard to take to the wire against all the odds, was decided after a gripping race ...

Vettel benefits from Hamilton misfortune to win in Britain - Motorsport Technology

Sebastian Vettel played the role of pantomime villain to briefly burst the great British sporting summer bubble and win the 70th running of a brilliant British Grand Prix at Silverstone from Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen. England may still be in the FIFA World Cup after Germany's shock group exit but it was the Ferrari ...

Verstappen wins in Austria as Vettel retakes championship lead

Max Verstappen took full advantage of a rare double retirement from both Mercedes drivers to win the Austrian Grand Prix, leading home the Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel and the Haas duo of Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen.

New F1 helmet safety standard from 2019 - Motorsport Technology

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, located on the Ile Notre Dame, is a true test of driver skill and certainly not for the faint of heart. Just ask Williams driver Robert Kubica, who miraculously escaped unharmed after a massive 75G shunt during the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix before winning the race a year later.

Bird narrows championship gap after di Grassi claims Zurich ePrix

England's Sam Bird launched himself into contention for a first Formula E title after a dramatic inaugural Zurich ePrix saw him finish second behind Lucas di Grassi as championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne could only manage tenth. The result means that Bird cuts the championship lead to just 23 points with only the final round of two races in New York remaining.

Brilliant Ricciardo secures maiden Monaco win - Motorsport Technology

Esteban Ocon made up for his unfortunate retirement in the Spanish Grand Prix to secure a brilliant sixth place for Force India as Daniel Ricciardo scored a superb maiden Monaco Grand Prix victory and Red Bull Racing's first at the Principality since 2012.

The science of F1 seat fitting - Motorsport Technology

Many of us may have experienced the feeling of excitement after taking delivery of a brand-new chair or sofa. It looked great in the store and felt perfect at the time. Yet it often takes weeks until it truly feels a part of yourself and your home.

Perez grabs vital points for Force India as supreme Hamilton reigns in Spain - Motorsport Technology

The Acronis Mission Control Centre in Silverstone was left with mixed emotions as Sergio Perez backed up his fantastic Baku podium with a strong ninth place for Force India at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Superb Perez on podium after Hamilton wins dramatic Azerbaijan GP

Acronis partner Force India were left celebrating a fantastic result as Sergio Perez scored an incredible podium finish after the most dramatic of Azerbaijan grands prix .

Superb Vergne wins home ePrix to extend championship lead | Acronis Motorsport

Jean-Eric Vergne drove a flawless race from pole to flag to win the Paris ePrix in front of his adoring home fans and extend his championship lead.

Plenty of love for Acronis and Renault e.dams in the French capital | Acronis Motorsport

Data drives innovation and the gigabytes of telemetry information collected during the race is used to improve car performance and enhance the already amazing Formula E technology.

Vettel extends championship lead after pipping Bottas in intriguing Bahrain Grand Prix | Acronis...

Sebastian Vettel celebrated his 200th grand prix start in style by extending his championship lead over arch-rival Lewis Hamilton to 17 points after an incident-packed Bahrain Grand Prix.

Brilliant Ricciardo claims incident-packed Chinese Grand Prix victory

Daniel Ricciardo claimed a sensational victory in an incident-packed Chinese Grand Prix after a bold two-stop strategy paid handsome dividends. The Red Bull driver started sixth on the grid but forged his way through the field and took advantage of a safety car situation to surge past his Ferrari and Mercedes rivals for an impressive victory, taking the chequered flag from the fighting Finns of Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen.

Bird flies to gripping victory in the 'Eternal City' after Rosenqvist crashes out of the lead |...

Race Review: England's Sam Bird narrowed the gap to championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne to 26 points after winning a gripping inaugural Formula E Rome E-Prix from Lucas di Grassi and Andre Lotterer in the wonderful setting of the Italian capital.

Timing terror could haunt Mercedes by the end of the season

Controversy is never far away in the fascinating sport of Formula 1. And it didn't take long during the season opening Australian Grand Prix before spectators, television viewers and even race commentators were left scratching their heads and asking, "what on earth just happened there?"

Vettel takes advantage of virtual safety car to win season opener | Acronis Motorsports

It had been looking like a cruise to victory for reigning world champion Hamilton, who had led every lap from pole position. But all that changed on lap 25 when Romain Grosjean's Haas stopped on the circuit in an unsafe position, bringing about the virtual safety car.

Bottas escape highlights advances in F1 safety | Acronis Motorsports

Cars also carry data recorders similar to those used in aircraft and cars also carry these 'black boxes'. After any serious accident, data is sent to the FIA institute for analysis and several improvements have come about as a result, including new crash tests and innovations such as wheel tethers, the HANS (head and neck support) device and of course the new HALO, which has been introduced for the 2018 season.

Vergne extends championship lead after classic Di Grassi duel

Punta del Este ABB FIA Formula E Championship - Round 6 - Race Report Jean-Eric Vergne extended his lead at the top of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship after a classic race long scrap saw him take his second victory of the season from Lucas di Grassi at the beautiful and speedy beach circuit located on Uruguay's Punta del Este.

Lifting the lid - the evolution of F1 helmet safety and design

With every new Formula 1 season comes new rules, new expectations and excitement aplenty. Most fans of the sport have been flooding social media with their opinions on which cars have the sexiest plumage and the most aesthetically appeasing curves. And that's even before the racing begins in earnest in Melbourne.

Monger continues remarkable recovery | Acronis Motorsports

Monger has worked hard since his accident to realise his ambition of racing again and worked closely with the FIA and Motor Sports Association over the winter to successfully overturn a rule that prevented disabled drivers from racing in single seaters.

Grid Girl debate rages on after Liberty Media decision | Acronis Motorsports

The decision from new owners Liberty Media to do away with grid girls next year has split opinion. Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has labelled the move as 'prudish' whilst three-time world champion Niki Lauda told Austrian paper 'Der Standard' that it goes even further than that and that it is a decision against women's rights.

Stroll dismisses Massa's influence | Acronis Motorsports

Replacing Felipe Massa as Stroll's teammate for 2018 is the highly-rated Russian Sergey Sirotkin, which means they will have the youngest driver line-up on the grid. But there is another veteran racer also in the team this year, Pole Robert Kubica making a return as reserve and development driver seven years after he last raced in F1 for Renault.

Never Give Up - an Important Value in Sport and Business

Sometimes, even in the ultra-competitive world of Formula 1 racing where even a single point can be of huge significance come the end of a season, just taking part and gaining valuable experience can be of equal importance.

A Fond Farewell to Carlos in the Land of the Rising Sun

The Scuderia Toro Rosso team bid a fond farewell to outgoing driver Carlos Sainz as the sun set on the Suzuka paddock after an event filled Japanese Grand Prix weekend.

Farewell Malaysia, Welcome Pierre

Ever since its inaugural grand prix in 1999, the Malaysian Grand Prix has been a favorite for teams and drivers alike. Located close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the challenging Sepang circuit layout with two long straights and numerous sweeping corners, designed by Hermann Tilke, has provided many exciting races over the years.

Safety First: In Business and in F1, Keeping Safe and Well Protected Is the Number One Priority

Being a sponsor of Scuderia Toro Rosso, Acronis knows only too well the importance of keeping things safe and well protected. It had been three weeks before the trucks arrived in Belgium to unload their precious cargoes and once again go racing again after the long summer break.

The future of Formula One: humans vs data

A recent government announcement that Britain is to ban all new petrol and diesel cars by the year 2040 has put the motorsport industry on red alert.

Data analytics vs human element

The year is 2049. The polar ice caps have melted. Nanotechnology has made disease and illness virtually redundant to the autocracy and the reliance upon artificial intelligence means that all transport is automated and humans are virtually indistinguishable from their android counterparts.

Slick Argentina hit Singapore for six

Jorge Sampaoli enjoyed his second victory in as many matches as new Argentina boss as his side put six past a game, but overmatched, Singapore. It took Argentina - minus the rested Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain - a while to get into their stride against a red wall of defence that were always going to put numbers behind the ball.

Mercado leads Argentina to win over Brazil, Jesus suffers injury

Argentina kept up their impressive recent record against bitter rivals Brazil, a 1-0 victory at a near capacity MCG giving Jorge Sampaoli his first victory as new manager. Gabriel Mercado tapped home on the brink of half time after Nicolas Otamendi's header bounced into his path off the post to give Argentina a deserved half-time advantage.

McLaren have unveiled the greatest job in eSports - and anyone can apply

Any Formula One fan who has ever spent hours thrashing out laps on their Xbox or Playstation gaming console has allowed themselves to dream, however briefly, about what it must be like to actually be an F1 driver.

Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan lift Manchester United to Europa League triumph

Manchester United eased past Ajax 2-0 to win the Europa League title and progress to next season's Champions League on an emotional night in Stockholm. Paul Pogba 's deflected effort and Henrikh Mkhitaryan's improvised finish proved the difference as United collected their second trophy of the season following their League Cup triumph in February.

Gabriel Jesus scores as Manchester City move to brink of Champions League spot

Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne and Yaya Toure netted as Manchester City enjoyed a 3-1 win over West Brom to leave themselves one win away from finishing third. Victory at Watford in their final match of the season on Sunday will see them finish above Liverpool and Arsenal in third place, and qualify for the Champions League group stage alongside champions Chelsea and second place Tottenham.

Hull relegated as Crystal Palace hit four in relegation decider at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace ran riot in the relegation decider at Selhurst Park, beating Hull City 4-0 to send the Tigers down into the Championship. Needing victory to keep their slim hopes alive, the Tigers suffered the worst possible start as a horrible missed clearance from Andrea Ranocchia let Wilfried Zaha in to score in the third minute.

Tottenham beat Manchester United to clinch second spot in White Hart Lane finale

Tottenham Hotspur signed off their final game at White Hart Lane in winning style, beating Manchester United 2-1 thanks to goals from Victor Wanyama and a first against the Red Devils for Harry Kane.

Huge let-off for Man City as bizarre Riyad Mahrez penalty for Leicester is disallowed

Manchester City grabbed all three points in their penultimate home game after a frantic, dramatic encounter saw them defeat Leicester City 2-1. City took the lead in controversial circumstances as Raheem Sterling may have touched David Silva 's goalbound effort in an offside position, and they went two up after Gabriel Jesus scored from the spot.

Ross Barkley strike ends Everton's Goodison campaign with victory

Everton wrapped up their home programme with a deserved 1-0 victory thanks to a cracking Ross Barkley strike early in the second half. The match began with speculation surrounding the midfielder's future, manager Ronald Koeman putting pressure on Barkley to sign a new contract.

Hull plunged back into relegation trouble as Sunderland end Marco Silva home run

Hull City were plunged back into relegation trouble as Sunderland ended Marco Silva's three-year unbeaten home record with a 2-0 win. Silva had not lost a home league game since March 2017 when he was manager of Estoril, but saw his side come unstuck against an already-relegated Sunderland outfit.

Tottenham dealt huge title blow as West Ham secure victory in London derby

West Ham dealt Tottenham's Premier League title hopes a massive blow as Manuel Lanzini 's second-half strike earned the Hammers a 1-0 win at the London Stadium. Spurs conceded their first league goal in more than eight hours when Lanzini latched onto a loose ball inside the box after 65 minutes.

Chelsea strengthen grip on title with Pedro stunner

A stunning strike from Pedro and late goals from Gary Cahill and Willian gave Chelsea a 3-0 win at Everton and strengthened their grip on the title. Everton should have gone ahead as early as the second minute, Dominic Calvert-Lewin clattering a shot against the inside of the post as Lukaku lost his footing with the goal gaping.

Sunderland relegated after late drama, 10-year stay in Premier League over

Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League in dramatic circumstances on Saturday as they lost to Bournemouth and Southampton had an injury-time penalty saved against Hull City. Josh King struck in the 88th minute at the Stadium of Light, meaning David Moyes' Sunderland were heading into the Championship as a result of their defeat, and the fact Hull were still drawing.

Jose Mourinho masterclass halts Chelsea's title charge as Manchester United win 2-0

Manchester United produced arguably their best performance of the season to damage Chelsea's title charge with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday. United boss Jose Mourinho made the controversial decision to bench his star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and in-form winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan before kick-off and handed the captain's armband to bit-part player Ashley Young, putting the omissions down to fatigue following Thursday's Europa League tie at Anderlecht.

Romelu Lukaku scores again as Everton extend winning home run against Burnley

The prolific Romelu Lukaku scored for the ninth consecutive home game this season as Everton extended their Goodison winning run with a 3-1 win over Burnley. It was actually the visitors, seeking a rare double over the Toffees, who had the better of the early exchanges - Ross Barkley heading off the line and Joel Robles denying Sam Vokes with a decent save.

Manchester United close in on City with win over woeful Sunderland

A Zlatan Ibrahimovic special and a straight red card dealt to Sebastian Larsson helped Manchester United defeat Sunderland 3-0 at the Stadium of Light. Jose Mourinho made some surprising team changes with David de Gea missing due to an unspecified reason, Marouane Fellaini captaining the side and Luke Shaw also starting.

Slick Arsenal heighten West Ham's relegation fears

Goals from Mesut Ozil, Theo Walcott and substitute Olivier Giroud threw West Ham right back into the relegation mixer and eased the mounting pressure on Arsene Wenger. The Gunners came into the match amidst growing dissatisfaction from fans surrounding the future of their manager and an almost half-full crowd reflected just that.

Jamie Vardy seals Leicester's sixth straight win against doomed Sunderland

Jamie Vardy scored his fifth goal in five games as revitalised English champions Leicester enjoyed a sixth win on the bounce in a 2-0 victory over doomed Sunderland. Marc Albrighton made all the difference as he set up fellow substitute Islam Slimani to nod home the opener on 69 minutes.

Goalless draw sees Atletico Madrid through at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid had no trouble in booking their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after seeing off a spirited Bayer Leverkusen with a goalless draw at the Vicente Calderon.

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa strike as leaders Chelsea coast to victory at West Ham

Eden Hazard and Diego Costa scored either side of half-time as Chelsea restored their 10-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win over West Ham. It was the home side who actually started the better, dominating the early possession and putting pressure on the Chelsea defence without carving out any clear cut chances.

Fernando Llorente late show helps Swansea beat Burnley in thriller

A stoppage-time Fernando Llorente header snatched all three points for Swansea City, who came from 2-1 down to defeat Burnley 3-2 at the Liberty Stadium. The fixture looked destined to end in a draw as the game headed into stoppage time.

Harry Kane hat-trick fires Spurs into quarter-finals

Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham eased into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win away at Championship Fulham. Spurs totally dominated the opening exchanges and it was no surprise when Kane grabbed the opener, sliding home his 17th of the season from Christian Eriksen's cross.

Leicester nightmare continues with Swansea defeat

Leicester City's shambolic title defence continued with a limp 2-0 defeat to Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. The Foxes are now 17th in the Premier League, just a point above the drop zone, and have an ominous set of fixtures between now and May - all while juggling Champions League and FA Cup duties.

Vincent Aboubakar stunner wins Africa Cup of Nations for Cameroon

Cameroon ended a 15-year wait to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fifth time, a fantastic late individual goal from Vincent Aboubakar sealing victory as the Indomitable Lions came from a goal behind.

Egypt break Burkina Faso hearts with penalty shootout win

Essam El Hadary was the hero as the veteran Egyptian goalkeeper saved the final two penalties to deny Burkina Faso in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final shootout. Egpyt opened the scoring in the second half when Mohamed Salah curled home an excellent shot from the edge of the box.

Tottenham frustrated by Sunderland in goalless draw

Tottenham lost the opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea after being held to a goalless draw by a resolute Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. In a game few on clear chances, Victor Wanyama squandered the clearest for the visitors, heading over the bar from a few yards out from Heung-Min Son's accurate cross.

Roger Federer claims historic 18th major with five-set win over Rafa Nadal

The 35-year-old, who had not won a major since his Wimbledon triumph in 2012, took the final set in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena after an epic exchange which ebbed and flowed throughout. The 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 win means Federer is now four Grand Slam titles ahead of his Spanish rival, who remains on 14 with Pete Sampras.

Theo Walcott treble, Danny Welbeck brace sees Arsenal run riot at Southampton

Theo Walcott scored a hat-trick and Danny Welbeck a brace as Arsenal cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a clinical 5-0 demolition of a much-altered Southampton side at St Mary's. Only days after defeating Liverpool to reach the final of the League Cup, Claude Puel decided to make 10 changes in fielding an almost unrecognisable side and their inexperience showed.

More misery for Liverpool as Wolves spring huge shock at Anfield

Liverpool's awful January continued as they were humbled at home in the fourth round of the FA Cup by Championship side Wolves. Fans had barely settled into their seats before Richard Stearman headed home Helder Costa's free kick and things got worse for Liverpool just before the break, Andreas Weimann latching onto Costa's pass before beating Loris Karius and slotting the ball into an empty net.

Ivory Coast fight back to earn vital draw against DR Congo

Pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast came from behind twice to grab a vital point against DR Congo and keep their hopes in the Africa Cup of Nations alive.

Tunisia victory puts Algeria on the brink

Tunisia gave themselves hope of making the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after upsetting Algeria 2-1 victory and edging their North African rivals close to elimination. A fortuitous Aissa Mandi own goal gave Tunisia the lead just after the break before a calamitous Faouzi Ghoulam back header and subsequent foul on Wahbi Khazri allowed Naim Sliti to extend the lead from the spot.

Marcos Alonso and Pedro strike as Chelsea ease to win over Leicester

Marcos Alonso scored twice and Pedro added a third as Chelsea went seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win over champions Leicester. The Spanish wing-back struck after six minutes and added a deflected effort just after half-time to give Antonio Conte's men the advantage in the absence of star striker Diego Costa, who was left out of the squad for the match.

Andy Carroll wondergoal helps West Ham forget Dimitri Payet saga

West Ham United poured further misery on former boss Sam Allardyce after an Andy Carroll wondergoal helped them to a crucial 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. All of the pre-match talk had revolved around Dimitri Payet's wish to leave the club and his absence was certainly notable in a first half in which neither side failed to create many meaningful chances.

Davies, Son send Tottenham into fourth round with win over Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur continued their winning streak at White Hart Lane with a well-earned 2-0 victory over Aston Villa to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Following a drab first half in which the hosts mustered just one shot on goal, they hit their stride in the second half after the introduction of Dele Alli for the disappointing Vincent Janssen.

Jurgen Klopp's kids held at home by League Two Plymouth

Liverpool's youngest ever starting XI failed to break down an obdurate Plymouth defence as they were held to a 0-0 draw in the third round of the FA Cup. Jurgen Klopp made 10 changes from the side that played Sunderland and fielded the Reds' youngest ever side, with an average age of 21.

Olivier Giroud the hero again after Arsenal flirt with disaster against Preston

Olivier Giroud scored for a fourth game in a row as Arsenal survived a major scare, coming from 1-0 down to eventually beat Preston 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup. Callum Robinson put the hosts ahead in only the seventh minute and Preston could and should really have been further ahead at the break against a very poor Arsenal.

Wayne Rooney equals Charlton record as United steamroller Reading

Wayne Rooney equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's Manchester United goalscoring record as the Red Devils eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Reading. Rooney was on hand to deflect home Juan Mata 's flick within the opening 10 minutes to set the ball rolling and equal Sir Bobby's record of 249 goals.

Liverpool held by Sunderland as Jermain Defoe scores twice from the spot

Jermain Defoe scored a brace of penalties as Sunderland held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light. Liverpool started the game six points behind leaders Chelsea and looked to be well on their way to closing the gap after Daniel Sturridge headed home Dejan Lovren 's scuffed shot direct from the corner.

Stunning turnaround sees United claim vital win after Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'goal' controversy

Manchester United completed a late show that birthday boy Sir Alex Ferguson would have been proud of, two goals in the last five minutes snatching victory against Middlesbrough. Aitor Karanka looked to be headed for a memorable smash and grab victory over his old Real Madrid boss after Grant Leadbitter put Boro ahead with little over 20 minutes remaining.

Karim Benzema winner seals Madrid spot in last 16 against 10-man Sporting

Substitute Karim Benzema headed Real Madrid's winner with three minutes remaining as the holders kept alive their hopes of topping Group F with a 2-1 victory.at Estádio José Alvalade. Needing only a draw to progress, a Raphael Varane goal gave the visitors a 1-0 lead at the break after Cristiano Ronaldo, seeking a 100th goal in Europe, miskicked into his path.

Diego Costa goal sends Chelsea top as incredible run continues

Chelsea returned to the top of the Premier League table after Diego Costa 's 10th goal of the season gave them a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough. Costa lashed home after Boro failed to clear direct from a corner just minutes before the break and the hosts' failure to score means that Chelsea made it six wins in a row without conceding a goal since Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation.

Memphis Depay double seals victory for Netherlands against Luxembourg

Manchester United forgotten man Memphis Depay dug the Netherlands out of trouble with a second half brace to help his side overcome a game Luxembourg 3-1. The Netherlands laboured to create many meaningful chances before the lively Arjen Robben broke the deadlock with a composed finish on his return to international duty.

Pogba and Payet help France to win over Sweden

France fought back from a goal down to defeat Sweden 2-1 thanks to goals from Paul Pogba and Dimitri Payet. The hosts had carved out the better chances before the break but found themselves a goal behind after Emil Forsberg's free kick caught a statuesque Hugo Lloris by surprise, the France keeper rooted to the spot.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic double and Paul Pogba wonder goal get Manchester United back on track

Manchester United ended their run of four Premier League matches without a win in emphatic style, Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbing a brace and Paul Pogba another in a 3-1 defeat of Swansea City. World record signing Pogba has been slow to re-adjust to life in the Premier League but set the ball rolling with a stunning effort on the volley that flew past Lukasz Fabianski.

Ten-man Sunderland grab crucial away win at Bournemouth

Sunderland fought back from a goal down and Steven Pienaar's second-half sending off to grab a first league win of the season for under-fire David Moyes. Dan Gosling put the home side ahead in just the 11th minute as Bournemouth totally dominated the opening half.

Leicester close on knockout phase after Copenhagen draw

Leicester City had Kasper Schmeichel to thank for pulling off a terrific last minute save as the Foxes closed on the knockout phase of the Champions League with a goalless draw at FC Copenhagen. Schmeichel was on hand to palm away Andreas Cornelius' header and was relieved to see Federico Santander then blast wide from a tight angle.

Tottenham Hotspur lose ground on leaders with Leicester draw

Tottenham stuttered to their third straight draw in the Premier League as Leicester City hit back to claim a share of the spoils at White Hart Lane. Vincent Janssen fired his first league goal from the penalty spot to hand Spurs the advantage moments after Dele Alli had rattled the crossbar, but Leicester scored shortly after the restart through Ahmed Musa.

Wales frustrated by Georgia in second successive draw

Wales followed up their 2-2 draw away in Austria on Thursday with a 1-1 draw at home to Georgia on Sunday. Talisman Gareth Bale gave Wales the lead with a towering header in the tenth minute and he led the team in a breath-taking start.

Watford fight back to hold Bournemouth

Watford twice came from behind to take a share of the points in an entertaining encounter at Vicarage Road. Callum Wilson headed the Cherries into a half-time lead before Troy Deeney levelled shortly after the break.

Arsenal take Chelsea to pieces in clinical celebration of Wenger's 20th anniversary

Arsenal recorded their fourth straight victory for the first time since October 2015 after brushing aside London rivals Chelsea 3-0, giving Arsene Wenger one of his best-ever wins against his rivals just two days after he marked 20 years as Arsenal manager.

Liverpool rout Hull City to go third

Liverpool leapfrogged bitter rivals Manchester United to go third in the Premier League table with an impressive 5-1 rout of Hull City. Adam Lallana got the ball rolling with a scuffed finish that crept inside the far post but the game was effectively killed when Ahmed Elmohamady was shown a straight red for handling Phillippe Coutinho's goalbound shot.

Crystal Palace hammer struggling Stoke

Crystal Palace piled more misery on Mark Hughes ' Stoke, thumping the Potters 4-0 in a one-sided affair at Selhurst Park. Goals from James Tomkins and Scott Dann put Palace two goals up at the break thanks to non-existent Stoke defending from set pieces.

Barry inspires Everton to victory with goal on 600th appearance

Gareth Barry inspired Everton with an equalising goal on his 600th Premier League appearance as the Toffees beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Goodison Park. Middlesbrough took a surprise lead thanks to a controversial goal as Alvaro Negredo appeared to foul Martin Stekelenburg in bundling the ball into the net.

Arsenal recover from missed penalty to beat 10-man Hull

Arsenal climbed to second in the Premier League table after a controversial match saw Jake Livermore sent off for handball late in the first half and Alexis Sanchez missing the resultant penalty. The Gunners were already a goal to the good after Sanchez's slight deflection of Alex Iwobi's shot.

Robert Lewandowski and Joshua Kimmich strike late as Bayern beat Schalke

Bayern Munich maintained their perfect record at the start of the Bundesliga season, beating Schalke 2-0 thanks to late strikes from Robert Lewandowski and Joshua Kimmich. Lewandowski scored an opening day hat-trick in Bayern's 6-0 demolition of Werder Bremen and was at it again as he latched onto Javi Martinez's fine pass to finish with aplomb.

Stan Wawrinka downs tearful Juan Martin del Potro in four to make semi-final

Del Potro secured a surprise win over Wawrinka in the second round of Wimbledon but there was to be no repeat as the Swiss completed a 7-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory as the clock ticked over to 01:20 in the New York morning.

Williams overcomes gutsy Halep to make semi-final

Williams seemed on course to be in for an early night after breaking Halep twice to win the opening set 6-2, but Halep dug deep in the second set and hung on to a single break of serve to take it to a decider.

US Open Breakfast - Murray left to fly GB flag as Edmund loses to Djokovic, Nadal crashes out

Novak Djokovic moved into a remarkable 10th successive US Open quarter final with an entertaining straight sets victory over Britain's Kyle Edmund. "It feels great to play a match," Djokovic said in an on-court interview. "I haven't played much tennis. Baseline shots, both forehand and backhand, were working very well.

Muller nets brace as Germany ease past Norway

Defending champions Germany eased past Norway in their opening Group C World Cup qualifier in Oslo, a brace from Thomas Muller helping them to a comfortable 3-0 victory. The prolific Muller got the ball rolling, the Bayern Munich striker latching onto a loose ball into the box to score his 27th goal for his country.

Marcus Rashford snatches victory for Manchester United at Hull

Marcus Rashford struck in injury time to snatch a 1-0 win over Hull City and preserve Manchester United's perfect start to the Premier League campaign. The youngster, introduced off the bench in the second half, latched onto Wayne Rooney 's dangerous low cross to spark wild celebrations amongst the visiting support.

Late penalty controversy saves Arsenal in draw at Leicester City

Champions Leicester City and runners-up Arsenal are still awaiting their first wins of the season after the sides played out a 0-0 draw at the King Power Stadium. Arsenal somehow avoided conceding a late penalty as Mark Clattenburg failed to spot Hector Bellerin clearly bringing down Ahmed Musa right at the end.

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil star as Arsenal stroll past Watford

Arsenal kick-started their Premier League campaign in emphatic fashion, turning on the style to rout a lacklustre Watford 3-1 at Vicarage Road. The impressive Santi Cazorla got the ball rolling with a ninth-minute penalty after Nordin Amrabat elbowed Alexis Sanchez in the box, and the latter doubled Arsenal's lead when he turned home Theo Walcott 's cross.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic opens account as United rout Galatasaray in Sweden

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored after just four minutes as Manchester United put five past Galatasaray in Gothenburg. The Swede came out to a rapturous ovation in front of his home fans on his United debut, with every touch cheered vociferously.

Atletico Madrid condemn Spurs to another defeat in Melbourne

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a second International Champions Cup defeat after Diego Godin's goal gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at the MCG. Godin was on hand to flick home at the far post from a free-kick late in the first half, Anton Walkes heading into his path.

Rodgers' Celtic shocked by Gibraltan minnows in Champions League qualifying

Lee Casciaro was the hero for the Imps, pouncing on a mistake from Efe Ambrose to fire home what turned out to be the decisive goal past Craig Gordon. Celtic had chances of their own, Leigh Griffiths twice clattering the crossbar and Nir Britton missing a guilt-edged chance.

Williams sisters win sixth Wimbledon doubles title

Last update 09/07/2016 at 21:50 Published on 09/07/2016 at 18:56 Serena Williams followed up her historic Wimbledon singles title triumph by helping her sister to yet another doubles title, defeating Yaroslava Shvedova and Timea Babos 6-3 6-4. The sisters secured the crucial break at 4-3 in the opening set and Serena slammed away a smash to put them a set up.

Andy Murray eases past eccentric Nick Kyrgios to reach last eight

Australian 15th seed Kyrgios, 21, is often a controversial figure, and many of his critics will again accuse him of failing to give maximum effort after pushing the tournament favourite hard in the first set before appearing to collapse mentally against the world number two.

Andy Murray dismantles John Millman in straight sets

Last update 02/07/2016 at 18:52 Published on 02/07/2016 at 17:04 Millman put up an excellent fight in a match that was interrupted for rain delays while the Centre Court roof was open. Murray saved his best for the final set where his sheer class and power made the difference, and finished up with an ace.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic stunned by Sam Querrey in third round

Last update 02/07/2016 at 18:58 Published on 02/07/2016 at 15:55 The world No 1 fought back to take the third set having started the day two sets down on Saturday. But Querrey, the No 28 seed, battled to a fourth-set tie-break, in a match that was interrupted by rain on Court No 1, and clinched it 7-5.

Radja Nainggolan sends Belgium through as Sweden crash out, Zlatan Ibrahimovic bows out with loss

Belgium have progressed to the final 16 of the European Championship after a superb Radja Nainggolan strike saw them beat Sweden 1-0 in Nice. Nainggolan struck a brilliant shot from distance to win the game with just six minutes remaining, rifling a shot into the far corner from outside the box.

Euro 2016 - Switzerland follow France through to last 16 after drab draw

Switzerland followed France through to the last 16 of Euro 2016 by holding the host nation to a 0-0 draw in their final Group A match on Sunday after the unlucky French hit the woodwork three times on Sunday. Didier Deschamps sprung a huge surprise before kick-off, leaving out star of the tournament and former Lille player Dimitri Payet.

France come from behind to beat ten-man Ireland

Antoine Griezmann struck twice as France came from behind to beat Ireland 2-1 and make the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. The match in Lyon was barely a minute old when Irish forward Shane Long was brought down in the penalty box by Paul Pogba, with Robbie Brady stepping up to smash home via the post and give Ireland a surprise lead.

Porsche claim dramatic Le Mans win as Toyota fails on final lap

Nakajima had been leading by over a minute with less than two minutes remaining when his Toyota TS050 Hybrid lost all power, allowing Porsche to snatch the victory and break Japanese hearts as victory went to the #2 car driven by Jani, Romain Dumas and Marc Lieb.

Sweden on brink as late Eder strike sends Italy through

Italy are through to the knockout stages of Euro 2016 after a superb late Eder goal saw them beat Sweden 1-0 in Toulouse. A cagey affair that saw only three shots on target, all from Italy, looked like ending in stalemate after Marco Parolo saw his header clatter back off the bar.

Euro 2016: Marek Hamsik scores stunner as Slovakia beat Russia

Slovakia survived a late rally from Russia to secure a 2-1 win at Euro 2016 and blow Group B of Euro 2016 wide open. The rank outsiders in a group also including England and Wales, Slovakia did the damage late in the first half.

Euro 2016: Sensational Dimitri Payet strike gives France opening win

Dimitri Payet was the hero of France after the West Ham midfielder grabbed a sensational late winner as the hosts beat Romania 2-1 in the opening match of Euro 2016 at the Stade de France in Paris.

Poland suffer rare home defeat at hands of Netherlands

A young Netherlands side gave Poland much food for thought on the eve of Euro 2016 by condemning them to a 2-1 defeat. The Poles came into the fixture having lost only once in their last 18 internationals, but goals from Vincent Janssen and Giorginio Wijnaldum in each half extended Poland's run without a victory over the Netherlands - one that stretches back to May 1979.

AFC Wimbledon beat Plymouth to secure League One promotion

AFC Wimbledon secured promotion into League One after beating Plymouth Argyle 2-0 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium. Lyle Taylor's excellent finish broke the deadlock after a turgid opening half and Wimbledon had chances to extend their advantage against a strangely subdued Plymouth before Adebayo Akinfenwa, in the knowledge he was to be released by the club, sealed promotion with a penalty deep into stoppage time.

Barnsley back in Championship after beating Millwall in play-off final

Barnsley will be playing Championship football next season after overcoming Millwall 3-1 in a pulsating League One play-off final at Wembley. Ashley Fletcher got Barnsley off to the perfect start, scoring in just the second minute before Adam Hammill, who also scored in the JPT final, made it another Wembley cracker with an unstoppable curling shot into the top corner.

Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney score as England beat Australia

Marcus Rashford became England's youngest ever goal scorer on debut as Roy Hodgson's men followed up Sunday's victory over Turkey with another 2-1 victory over Australia. Wayne Rooney netted early in the second half before Eric Dier headed into his own goal.

Dan Wheldon remembered before landmark 100th Indianapolis 500

This year, perhaps more than any other before, the greats of the sport to have competed in 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' will be remembered and honoured.

Steve McClaren on brink as Newcastle crumble at home to Bournemouth

Steve McClaren's job as Newcastle United boss appears to be in the balance after his side slumped to a dismal 3-1 loss at home to Bournemouth. McClaren was given a vote of confidence from his own players before kick-off but an unfortunate own goal from the luckless Steven Taylor soon put the fans on his back, the defender turning Joshua King's cross past Rob Elliot.

England grab dramatic late winner to beat Germany

England roared back from two goals down to seal a hugely-impressive 3-2 victory over Germany in their international friendly at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Germany had gone into a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Toni Kroos and Mario Gomez, the first as a result of an injury to keeper Jack Butland.

Newcastle stage comeback to grab point against Liverpool

Newcastle United fought back from two goals down at the break to claim a vital point against Liverpool in their battle to avoid relegation. Daniel Sturridge stunned the travelling support with a wonderful chest down and strike on the turn to put Liverpool ahead in only the second minute, his fourth goal in as many starts.

Leonardo Ulloa hits double as Leicester's incredible march to title continues

Leonardo Ulloa scored twice as Leicester City continued their fairytale march toward the Premier League title with a 4-0 rout of Swansea City at the King Power Stadium. Victory means they are eight points clear of Tottenham Hotspur - who face West Brom on Monday - with just three games of their season left and require only five points to become champions, no matter what the North Londoners can muster.

Manchester City's Champions League fate taken out of their hands after Arsenal draw

Manchester City have handed the advantage to rivals United in the race for Champions League football after twice surrendering the lead to draw 2-2 with Arsenal. It had started well on Manuel Pellegrini's final game in charge at the Ethiad Stadium, Sergio Aguero rifling a shot past Petr Cech.

Newcastle on brink after goalless draw at Villa

Newcastle United's Premier League fate is in the hands of bitter rivals Sunderland after they could only manage a goalless draw at relegated Aston Villa. And with Sunderland coming back to beat Chelsea 3-2, it means that the Black Cats can relegate the Magpies if they win their next home game against Everton.

Leicester round off fairy-tale season with draw at Stamford Bridge

Leicester City ended their fairy-tale season with an entertaining 1-1 draw against outgoing champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Former manager Claudio Ranieri was given a guard of honour prior to kick-off and received a standing ovation from both sets of fans.

Three goals in six minutes keep Spurs' title dream alive, dent Manchester United's top-four hopes

Tottenham Hotspur scored three goals in six minutes against Manchester United to record a first home victory against the Red Devils for 15 years and keep their title hopes alive. A tight match, sparse on chances, was deadlocked until the 70th minute before Dele Alli converted Christian Eriksen's cross at the far post to spark a rush of three goals in the space of six minutes.

Much-changed Liverpool secure win at Bournemouth

Liverpool backed up their incredible Europa League midweek comeback with a 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp made ten changes to the side that stunned Dortmund at Anfield but an unfamiliar like-up was still too much for Bournemouth. Roberto Firmino tapped home the first just before the break after Artur Boruc palmed Daniel Sturridge 's cheeky backheel into his path.

Martin Olsson scores late winner as Norwich edge relegation thriller against Newcastle

Norwich City took a crucial step in their bid for Premier League survival, beating Newcastle United 3-2 in a thrilling battle at Carrow Road. The match looked to be headed for a 2-2 draw when Aleksandar Mitrovic levelled from the spot with just two minutes remaining.

Sunderland victory drags Norwich into relegation scrap

Sunderland dragged Norwich deep into the relegation dogfight with a 3-0 Premier League victory at Carrow Road. Goals from Fabio Borini, the prolific Jermain Defoe and Duncan Watmore gave the Black Cats a win which brings them just one point behind their opponents with a game in hand.

Late Xherdan Shaqiri strike lights up dire affair as Stoke beat Newcastle

A late Xherdan Shaqiri strike proved enough for Stoke City to grab their third straight league win in a game of few chances at the Britannia Stadium and plunge Newcastle United deeper in trouble. Shaqiri left Robert Elliot flat footed and beaten for pace as a poor affair looked headed for a draw with just nine minutes of normal time remaining.

Luis Suarez bags four as Barcelona run riot at Deportivo La Coruña

Liga leaders Barcelona got their campaign back on track in stunning style with an 8-0 demolition of Deportivo La Coruña. Luis Suarez was the hero for Barca with four goals and three assists, with Ivan Rakitic, Lionel Messi, Marc Barta and Neymar scoring the other goals.

Newcastle beat Swansea to blow relegation dogfight wide open

The relegation battle is tighter than ever on Saturday evening as Newcastle thumped Swansea 3-0 to give their survival hopes a huge boost. Sunderland had beaten Norwich in the lunchtime match to close up to within a point of the Canaries, making it all the more important for Rafa Benitez's men to win and thereby keep pace.

Wales struggle without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey as Andriy Yarmolenko seals Ukraine win

A solitary Andriy Yarmolenko goal confined a Wales side shorn of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to a 1-0 defeat in Kiev. Yarmolenko swivelled to volley home skipper Ruslan Rotan's chip from a free-kick to notch his 23rd goal for his country in a niggly match that saw few chances for either side.

Marcus Rashford double on debut sets up 5-1 win for Manchester United over Midtjylland

Manchester United recovered from the shock of conceding the opening goal to rout Midtjylland 5-1, with late starter Marcus Rashford scoring twice on debut after replacing Anthony Martial before kick-off. Martial tweaked a hamstring during the warm-up, handing a debut to the 18-year-old moments before the start.

Liverpool held to goalless draw at Augsburg

A below-par Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by a spirited Augsburg side in the opening leg of the round of 32 tie at the WWK ARENA.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez dazzle as Barcelona hammer Roma to top Group E

Barcelona took up where they left off in El Clasico, qualifying top of Group E after a 6-1 hammering of AS Roma. A brace from Luis Suarez and a sublime Lionel Messi chip gave Barca a 3-0 half time lead.

Alexandre Pato scores on debut, Pedro hits double as Chelsea crush Aston Villa

Aston Villa slumped to their seventh successive league defeat and a step closer towards inevitable relegation after a 4-0 thrashing at home to a new-look Chelsea team shorn of many regular starters. Alexandre Pato, who signed from Corinthians in January, came off the bench to replace Loic Remy in the 23rd minute and had a hand in the first goal for Ruben Loftus-Cheek just three minutes later.

Atletico Madrid into quarter-finals after shoot-out win over PSV Eindhoven

Athetico Madrid scraped into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a nerve-jangling penalty shootout against a resolute PSV Eindhoven following two goalless legs. After 14 perfect penalties, Luciano Narsingh rattled the bar with his spot-kick, leaving it to defender Juanfran to put Atleti into the last eight.

Manchester United close in on City as Anthony Martial goal downs Everton

Anthony Martial hit the only goal to beat Everton 1-0 as Manchester United kept up their challenge for Champions League football. United celebrated 60 years at Old Trafford for Bobby Charlton before kick-off, the Red Devils legend honoured with a stand in his name.

Chelsea battle to tough victory over Norwich

A Kenedy goal after just 39 seconds at Carrow Road spurred Chelsea on to a tense 2-1 victory over Norwich to leave Alex Neil's Canaries in deep trouble. Kenedy's goal was the fastest in the Premier League this season, the Brazilian receiving the ball from Eden Hazard on the left flank before cutting inside to arrow his left-footed shot past John Ruddy.

Jamie Vardy double gets party started as Leicester lift Premier League trophy

Leicester City celebrated their coronation as Premier League champions with a 3-1 win over a hapless Everton at a jubilant King Power Stadium. The home faithful were treated to a spine-tingling performance of Nessun Dorma from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli ahead of the game and were once again on their feet with only five minutes gone when Jamie Vardy opened the scoring.

Premier League, Stadium of Light - Sunderland 0 Arsenal 0

Sunderland climbed out of the relegation drop zone after battling to a deserved point against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light. Indeed, with a little more luck, it could have been Sunderland who took all three points from their spirited performance.

Manchester United force Leicester to wait for the title after draw at Old Trafford

Leicester City are within touching distance of becoming the first team to become new champions of the English top flight for 38 years after fighting back for a gripping 1-1 draw at Manchester United. Should Tottenham Hotspur fail to win at Chelsea on Monday night, they will be crowned champions.

Manchester United stroll past Shrewsbury to ease pressure on Louis van Gaal

Manchester United recovered from their disappointing Europa League first-leg loss at FC Midtjylland to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, beating Shrewsbury Town 3-0 at Greenhous Meadow on Monday.

Liverpool score with last kick of game to beat Crystal Palace

Christian Benteke scored a penalty with the last kick of the game as 10-man Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in dramatic circumstances at Selhurst Park. The Belgian went to ground under minimal contact from Damien Delaney in the fourth minute of stoppage time and referee Andre Marriner pointed to the spot.

Anthony Martial scores injury-time winner to send Manchester United into final

Anthony Martial scored a sensational injury-time winner to send Manchester United into the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over Everton. United led thanks to Marouane Fellaini's goal but both sides had enough chances to make the score more than just 1-0 at the break, Romelu Lukaku squandering two great opportunities.

Payet inspires West Ham comeback win over Bournemouth

A brace of goals from Enner Valencia and superb individual performance from Dimitri Payet helped West Ham come from a goal behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1. A first Premier League goal from Harry Arter had put Bournemouth a goal up at the break, Artur Boruc keeping them ahead with two fine saves.

Hull hold firm to force replay against wasteful Arsenal as Eldin Jakupovic stars

Eldin Jakupovic produced a man-of-the-match performance in the Hull City goal as the Championship leaders held Arsenal 0-0 at the Emirates. Hull made 10 changes while holders Arsenal, who have beaten the Tigers in the FA Cup in each of the past two seasons, also fielded an under-strength team ahead of their Champions League match with Barcelona on Tuesday.

Five-star PSG rout Lyon at Parc des Princes

PSG rounded off their penultimate game before the Ligue 1 winter break with a resounding 5-1 victory over Lyon. Zlatan Ibrahimovic 's brace means that he has scored 14 goals in 14 games in the league, with further goals from Serge Aurier, Edison Cavani and Lucas Moura completing the rout.

Slick Argentina demolish Namibia in nine-try masterclass

Argentina produced a nine-try masterclass of attacking rugby to crush Namibia 64-19 in the final Pool C encounter at the King Power Stadium. The Pumas had already booked their quarter-final slot as group runners-up to New Zealand and made ten changes to the side to field one of their youngest ever teams. But Namibia had no answer to their attacking flair, Argentina running in six first-half tries and three more in the second to complete the rout.

Australia report card: Ashley-Cooper hat-trick inspires Australia to final

A much better performance than the stuttering quarter-final effort that almost cost them against Scotland. Will still need to improve on their cutting edge to beat New Zealand with Argentina still only a converted try behind going into the final ten minutes.

Ireland Report Card: Triumph over France but at what cost?

To recover from losing talismanic players in the form of Paul O'Connell and Johnny Sexton and bounce back the way they did will rank as one of their greatest-ever performances. However, if O'Connell and Sexton are ruled out for the rest of the tournament, it could prove fatal to Ireland's hopes of going much further.

Argentina report card: Pumas left to rue injuries to key players

Very unfortunate to lose three such influential players as Juan Imhoff, skipper Agustin Creevy and Juan Martin Hernandez to injury but they kept on going until the end. On the end of one or two iffy decisions. 1- Federico Nicolas Sanchez His willingness to take the game to Australia cost his side dear early on with an intercept pass.

Ukraine face play-offs after Spain defeat

Ukraine will face a play-off match to decide their Euro 2015 fate after slipping to a 1-0 defeat at home to Spain. The home side went into the match knowing a good victory was likely required with Slovakia heading to Luxembourg and second on goal difference.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores first Chelsea goal in third-round win over Scunthorpe

Chelsea progressed safely through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after goals from Diego Costa and a first from Ruben Loftus-Cheek saw them overcome a plucky Scunthorpe at Stamford Bridge. Costa latched onto a cross from Branislav Ivanovic to put Chelsea ahead but Scunthorpe then had a huge penalty shout waved away when Ramires looked to have clipped Kevin van Veen early in the second half.

Lukaku sparks Everton comeback win at West Brom

Everton fought back from two goals down to stun West Brom and take all three points at The Hawthorns. Saido Berahino put the hosts ahead near the end of a dire opening half before Craig Dawson added to the lead with a header direct from the corner.

Chelsea fans cheer Terry after departure talk, but Blues draw blank at Watford

Chelsea's unbeaten run stretched to ten matches as a game of few chances ended 0-0 at Vicarage Road. Watford were the better side in the opening half, Odion Ighalo missing a glorious chance to head his side ahead.

Hamburg put three past lethargic Borussia Dortmund to take victory

Hamburger SV produced a spirited performance to deservedly beat a strangely under par Dortmund side, winning 3-1 in the Volksparkstadion. The match was delayed by 15 minutes as heightened security caused traffic congestion outside the stadium.

Australia beat Argentina to reach final as Ashley-Copper scores hat-trick

Adam Ashley-Cooper became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup semi-final after Jonah Lomu as Australia beat Argentina 29-15 to make their fourth World Cup final. It started disasterously for Argentina as Rob Simmons opened the scoring with an interception from Federico Sanchez in the second minute, and Australia never surrendered their lead.

West Brom's James McClean strikes late to snatch point at Chelsea

West Brom twice battled back from a goal down to hold Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in an ill-tempered affair at Stamford Bridge. Cesar Azpilicueta put the hosts ahead somewhat against the early run of play, meeting Branislav Ivanovic 's cross to net his first home goal.

South Africa report card: Springboks run out of steam

Came in as underdogs but showed huge character and fight, dominating the breakdown in the first half to lead at the break. Just ran out of steam at the death. 1. Duane Vermeulen A massive first half with some key turnovers. Carried the game to the All Blacks for the entire 80.

England end dismal campaign with crushing Uruguay win

England rounded off their dismal home World Cup campaign with a convincing, if entirely expected ten-try demolition of Uruguay. Veteran Nick Easter and winger Jack Nowell both weighed in with a hat-tricks, a brace from Anthony Watson, one from Henry Slade and a penalty try completing a 60-3 rout.

Lacklustre Manchester United held to goalless draw by PSV

Manchester United may need at least a point in their final match at Wolfsburg after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to PSV Eindhoven. United dominated possession but only created two chances of any note, Anthony Martial foiled by the leg of Jeroen Zoet in the first half before Jesse Lingard blazed over a glorious chance in the second.

Bundesliga - Dortmund's Tuchel era begins with 4-0 win over Monchengladbach

Thomas Tuchel's Bundesliga reign as coach of Borussia Dortmund got off to an emphatic start as his side thrashed a lacklustre Borussia Monchengladbach 4-0. Marco Reus got things off and running with an early thunderbolt after being played in by Shinji Kagawa before further well-worked goals from Pierre Aubameyangand and a Henrikh Mkhitaryan brace completed the rout.

Ricciardo's DQ Was Another FIA Own Goal

The Australian Grand Prix answered many questions about how the biggest regulation changes in a generation would affect the spectacle of racing for the Formula One fans. There were some positives.

Premier League - Leicester go top after West Ham win

Leicester City are top of the Premier League table after goals from Shinji Okazaki and Riyad Mahrez saw them edge West Ham United 2-1. Leicester came into the match having lost all six Premier League games in London last season but were a different proposition after their opening victory against Sunderland and they have now won nine of their last 11 Premier League matches.

France Report Card: No discipline and no consistency

Coach Philippe Saint-Andre will be furious. To lose so convincingly against an Ireland side that lost its key players in the first half isn't good enough. No discipline, no consistency and they got bullied. They'll probably go and beat New Zealand now. Frustratingly, that's France.

Wales's win over Uruguay marred by yet more injuries

Wales laboured to a comprehensive 54-9 victory over Uruguay but at a high cost as the already injury-hit squad suffered yet further losses. A nervy start from Warren Gatland's men saw them fall 6-0 behind courtesy of the boot of the excellent Felipe Berchesi.

Premier League - Everton strike late to deny Leicester

Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal with just a minute of normal time remaining to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton against Leicester. The Belgian striker had squandered a trio of excellent chances as Leicester fought back from a goal behind to take the lead through goals from David Nugent and Esteban Cambiasso following keeping errors from Tim Howard.

Manchester City battle to gritty win at Sunderland

A solitary Sergio Aguero goal proved enough for Manchester City to see off a stern Sunderland challenge at the Stadium of Light. City where nowhere near their best but grabbed a crucial early lead when Aguero finished well past Vito Mannone after David Silva 's cross deflected fortuitously into his path.

World Cup - Neymar hits hat-trick as Brazil rout South Africa

Neymar put South Africa to the sword with three goals in Soccer City as Brazil cruised to a 5-0 win in Johannesburg. Oscar had already put Brazil ahead in the opening ten minutes before Neymar added the second just before the break.

International friendlies - Neymar scores as Brazil turn on style to hammer France in Paris

Brazil continued their resurgence since their nightmare 7-1 hammering against Germany in the World Cup with a morale-boosting 3-1 victory in Paris. France started the better and went ahead through a Raphael Varane header but a well-worked Oscar goal saw Brazil level just before the break.

Mathieu Flamini brace sees Arsenal edge Tottenham

An unlikely brace of goals from defensive midfielder Mathieu Flamini saw Arsenal beat Spurs 2-1 in the Capital One Cup third round. Flamini pounced on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 's parried shot to give the Gunners the lead before Calum Chambers deflected into his own net to draw Spurs level.

Premier League - Everton draw sees City lose ground on Chelsea

Manchester City lost ground on Chelsea in the title race after a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. Fernandino's close-range header via David Silva's deflected shot looked as if it may well give City the points with little over 15 minutes remaining, but the lead was short lived as Steven Naismith nodded Leighton Baines' corner past Joe Hart four minutes later.

World Cup - France end Dutch unbeaten streak

The Netherlands suffered their first defeat for over a year after goals from Karim Benzema and Blaise Matuidi helped France to a 2-0 win in Paris. Louis van Gaal's side came into the match unbeaten in 17 matches stretching back to summer 2012 but France looked the sharper from the outset.

Premier League - West Ham in historic win at Anfield as they put three past Liverpool

West Ham recorded a historic victory over Liverpool after goals from Manuel Lanzini, Mark Noble and Diafra Sakho gave them their first win at Anfield since 1963. Lanzini converted Noble's early cross before the Hammers skipper doubled his side's lead before the break.

Scotland survive huge Samoa scare to make Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Scotland survived an almighty scare to advance to the quarter finals after a edging Samoa 36-33 in a World Cup classic. A frantic first half full of free-flowing rugby and defensive lapses to match saw five tries, three from Samoa, as the south sea islanders went into the break 26-23 ahead.

Bayern crush Wolfsburg as sub Lewandowski scores five

Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to score a record-breaking FIVE goals in nine minutes to stun Wolfsburg and go top of the Bundesliga. Wolfsburg had been deservedly leading at the break courtesy of a well-taken Daniel Caligiuri goal midway through the first half.

Premier League - QPR relegated after Manchester City hit them for six

Queens Park Rangers will be playing Championship football next season after a Sergio Aguero hat-trick helped Manchester City to a 6-0 rout at the Ethiad Stadium. Nothing short of victory on the day would be enough to keep Rangers up and so manager Chris Ramsey decided to risk starting players carrying injury concerns in Clint Hill, Steven Caulker and Bobby Zamora.

Champions League - Chelsea tame Drogba but let Galatasaray off hook

Chelsea missed a big opportunity to put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they let a goal advantage slip in a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray. Fernando Torres, preferred in attack to Samuel Eto'o, rewarded his side's good start when he poked Cesar Azpilicueta's cross into an empty net with Galatasaray keeper Fernando Muslera committed.

Serie A - Late Bonucci strike secures Juventus thrilling win over Roma

The game boasted two sides with 100 per cent league records and looked to be heading for a draw until Bonucci fired a wonderful volley past Lukasz Skorupski with 86 minutes gone. This after frenetic first half that had seen three penalties - two dispatched by Carlos Tevez and one by Francesco Totti - and a fine Juan Iturbe finish put the duo at 2-2 at the interval.