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Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won’t ‘worry’ over grid penalty

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Max Verstappen oozed authority and calm on Friday as he topped the times in practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and dismissed concerns about starting Sunday’s race from the back of the grid. Red Bull’s world champion and series leader clocked a best lap in one minute and 45.507 seconds to outpace title rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by eight-tenths of a second to delight his ‘orange army’ of fans at the majestic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. “We’re pretty happy with that,” he said.

Sam Bennett extends lead in battle for green jersey

Sam Bennett stretched his lead in the points classification on Friday after Jesus Herrada of Cofidis sprinted to victory to take stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana, a 190km ride from Camargo to Cistierna.

Max Verstappen issues rallying cry: 'We have to' attack at Belgian Grand Prix despite grid penalty

Max Verstappen is aiming to attack at the Belgian Grand Prix despite his grid penalty for Sunday's race. The world champion is one of six drivers, including championship rival Charles Leclerc, who took a grid penalty immediately after the summer break in order to overhaul parts. Ad That means he will start towards the back of the grid, with the Dutchman expected to scrap over 15th with Leclerc in qualifying, but the Red Bull driver said little changed in how Red Bull approached the two practice sessions on Friday.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026 as power unit manufacturer

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — German manufacturer Audi will enter Formula One in 2026 in line with new engine regulations, chairman Markus Duesmann said on Friday.

F1 looking at 24 races in 2023, but fresh comments put SA's inclusion in doubt

Reports that the fabled Spa-Francorchamps will lose its Formula 1 race after this weekend's Belgian GP are premature.

Everton: £33m striker ‘still wanted’ by Lampard at Goodison Park

Everton target Michy Batshuayi is ‘still wanted’ by the club despite deadline day fast approaching, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

Stefano Domenicali gives reaction after Audi's F1 announcement

Stefano Domenicali expressed his delight at Audi announcing that they are joining Formula 1 from 2026, with the German brand confirming the news at the Belgian GP.

Opinion: The real test of Remco Evenepoel and Quick-Step's red jersey credentials at La Vuelta start this weekend

The sixth man to lead this year's La Vuelta did what none of his predecessors have managed and retained the red jersey on Friday – ensuring that the 77th edition will not become the first ever Grand Tour in history to produce seven different leaders from the first seven days. But speaking after a relatively easy day in the saddle, Remco Evenepoel seemingly made light of the challenges on the immediate horizon – skirting over the dual summit finishes in the Asturias this weekend to focus instead on Tuesday’s time trial, for which he will admittedly be the overwhelming favourite.

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Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won’t ‘worry’ over grid penalty

Sam Bennett extends lead in battle for green jersey

Max Verstappen issues rallying cry: 'We have to' attack at Belgian Grand Prix despite grid penalty

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026 as power unit manufacturer

F1 looking at 24 races in 2023, but fresh comments put SA's inclusion in doubt

Everton: £33m striker ‘still wanted’ by Lampard at Goodison Park

Stefano Domenicali gives reaction after Audi's F1 announcement

Opinion: The real test of Remco Evenepoel and Quick-Step's red jersey credentials at La Vuelta start this weekend