Новости за 18.12.2024

Franco Colapinto has labelled his nine-race Formula 1 cameo as a "dream" despite his tough end to the 2024 season with Williams. Colapinto was surprisingly drafted in by Williams to replace the underperforming Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix, making his debut at Monza in September. The 21-year-old Argentinian shone on his first couple of races with the team, scoring five points ... Keep reading

MotoGP race winner Aleix Espargaro will make a switch to professional cycling following his retirement from motorcycle racing. The Spaniard, a three-time race winner in the premium category, will join the Lidl-Trek professional cycling team from the start of 2025. Espargaro has been an avid cycling fan for nine years since a back injury meant he had to stop running, switching to riding to ... Keep reading

FrancescoBagnaiasays he can take inspiration from the way Marc Marquez bounced back from his 2015 title loss in MotoGP to become a six-time premier class champion. Marquez made a storming MotoGP debut with Honda in 2013 to win two titles on the trot, but couldnt make it a hat-trick of championships in 2015 after giving away too many points in crashes and retirements. That setback ... Keep reading

Simulation has become a vital part of modern racing. Drivers from multiple series and racing disciplines have put digital tracks and cars through their paces to familiarize themselves with the tracks theyve never raced, or cars theyve never tracked. As an added bonus, they don't have to put actual miles on the car, or spend the money to run it. This approach to testing and racing has ... Keep reading

Liam Lawsons life turned upside-down in September when he replaced Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB mid-season. Understandably, a couple of his hobbies specifically, recording music and vlogging on YouTube have since fallen to the wayside. Yeah, Ive gotten just a little bit busy recently, Lawson told me with a laugh. Clearly a bit of a romantic, the 22-year-old New Zealander likes ... Keep reading

Fabio Quartararo has said he was impressed by the change in Yamahas mentality for the 2024 MotoGP season, even if the results on track remained below his expectations. As part of its drive to return to the front and challenge for victories again, the Japanese marque is slowly adopting an aggressive approach more akin to its European rivals. Having been given extensive freedom in terms of ... Keep reading

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Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Mariah Carey's Christmas concert in New York on Tuesday night and the pair shared a rather cheeky moment as they partied in the crowd

Following last week's announcement of his departure from BMW for a second time, decorated sportscar racer Maxime Martin's move to Mercedes-AMG was announced over the weekend. "I am extremely happy to start a whole new chapter of my racing history together with the Mercedes AMG Motorsport family," the Belgian wrote on social media. "Joining the team as #MercedesAMG Performance Driver from ... Keep re

Finding the right #2 driver is as much art as science. Teams need someone talented enough to score podiums, and savvy enough to understand their role. Make a mistake, and your #1 driver can spend the season dragging dead weight, particularly in the fight for the constructor's title. Which brings us to SergioPrez. Red Bull Racing brought Prez aboard for 2021 to complement then-wunderkind ... Keep reading

Chinese developer Ultizero Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Lost Soul Aside, which releases in 2025 on PS5 and PC.

Abt Sportsline has announced its split with Kelvin van der Linde ahead of his anticipated switch to BMW. The 2024 DTM championship runner-up will depart the Abt fold after four years in the DTM with eight race wins, having also won his first of two ADAC GT Masters titles with the squad in 2014. The German outfit will switch to running Lamborghinis in the 2025 DTM after ending its lengthy ... Keep reading

Max Verstappen says he sees no reason to change Formula 1 teams before his current Red Bull deal is up in 2028. Verstappen and Red Bull went through a turbulent first half of the season both on and off the track, marked by power plays behind the scene behind team boss Christian Horner and advisor Helmut Marko, who enjoys the support of Verstappen's entourage. Horner survived calls from ... Keep reading

Long-term analysis of 198 countries and territories shows government restrictions on religion and social hostilities toward religious groups go hand in hand.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks a management team that is "constructively critical" of itself has been a cornerstone of his team's success in Formula 1. The Woking-based squad ended a 26-year wait for constructors' championship success this year with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri securing the crown at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. For Brown, the success is the culmination of efforts ... Keep rea

EneaBastianinifeels he needs to be more explosive on track after ending a four-year stint with Ducati in MotoGP. Bastianinihas been associated with Ducati in his entire premier class career, but is parting ways with the Borgo Panigale marque at the end of 2024 to start a new chapter with Tech 3 KTM. The Italian rider impressed with his speed and skills on satellite machinery in ... Keep reading

Mattias Ekstrom has said he is willing to contest the Dakar Rally for the next 15 years if that is what it takes to win the worlds most prestigious rally-raid. Although best known for his success in the DTM where he claimed two titles with Abt Audi, Ekstrom has increasingly shifted his focus to avenues outside of circuit racing in recent years. After success in the World Rallycross ... Keep reading

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Kamara is delighted to be reuniting with his old pal Jeff Stelling to cover a Premier League fixture on Boxing Day after making a significant breakthrough with his neurological disorder

Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?

Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?

The current jackpot has been brewing since September.

One of the most iconic clubs in world football, Liverpool continue to impress this season with a strong showing in the Premier League. With a rich history of success and a squad boasting immense talent, the Reds are firmly in contention for domestic and European glory. Currently sitting top of the domestic table, LFC are […]

Nine local players also gain entry to seasons first grand slam, where crowd favourites the Special Ks will reunite in the doubles.

More than 60 firefighters responded to a fire at recreational building, successfully controlling the blaze