Valtteri Bottas explains unique challenge triple-header gives drivers in terms of training
Valtteri Bottas has said that it is vital drivers rest during a triple-header as F1 comes to the end of the only one of the season at the Italian GP.
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Remco Evenepoel wins in red as breakaway survivor Robert Gesink cruelly denied on Stage 18 at La Vuelta
Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) won in red after a thrilling finish to Stage 18 at La Vuelta saw the Belgian towed into the finale by rival Enric Mas (Movistar) before the pair cruelly leapfrogged Robert Gesink (Jumbo-Visma). Despite a huge 42-man breakaway allowed up the road, Evenepoel and Mas overhauled the last survivor, Gesink, in the final 500 metres after a thrilling game of cat-and-mouse between the two remaining big GC hitters.
Lewis Hamilton set to start Italian Grand Prix from back of the grid after engine penalty
Sir Lewis Hamilton is set to start this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking an engine penalty.
'It’s about respect' - Remco Evenepoel insists he did sign young fan’s jersey after refusing at La Vuelta
Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) hit out at a fan for demanding a signed jersey in the immediate aftermath of Stage 17 at La Vuelta. Footage showed the Belgian refusing to approach a man and a child behind a barrier at Monasterio de Tentudia, instead preferring to continue with his warm-down. It prompted a frustrated reaction from the man, who grabbed the replica red jersey from the child and flung it in Evenepoel’s direction.
Lewis Hamilton to drop down grid at Italian Grand Prix after Mercedes take engine penalty
Lewis Hamilton will be handed a grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday after taking a new Power Unit for his Mercedes. The seven-time world champion will have a fourth engine of the season fitted in Italy, one more than permitted in Formula One rules. Ad Hamilton’s punishment will be to take a grid penalty, which Sky Sports News say will mean starting from the back of the grid, although that is yet to be confirmed.
EWC great Simeon calls time on professional riding career
Xavier Siméon, one of the fastest and most successful riders of the current FIM Endurance World Championship generation, has called time on his career as a professional rider. The Belgian, who partnered Gregg Black and Sylvain Guintoli to glory in April’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans having claimed the EWC title with the French duo in 2021 for Yoshimura SERT Motul, made his decision for personal reasons after a period of reflection and consideration over the summer. Ad Although the 33-year-old will no longer be chasing on-track success as a professional rider, he will devote himself to other activities, in particular coaching for the Belgian Motorcycle Academy (BMA) based at the Mettet circuit, and supporting young hopefuls, including Barry Baltus, his country’s Moto2 representative.
Inter Milan chief Giuseppe Marotta explains how Thomas Tuchel sacking will affect Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea future
Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta says it is ‘difficult to predict’ Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea future following Thomas Tuchel’s sacking.
Hamilton to take grid penalty at Monza
MONZA, Italy : Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after exceeding his power unit allocation for the season.