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.
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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.
Max Verstappen quickest in FP2 at Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc second, Lewis Hamilton sixth
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was quickest in the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday. Second went to Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, with Lando Norris third fastest.
Remco Evenepoel is 'biggest talent cycling has seen in decades', claims Dan Lloyd after La Vuelta display
Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is “the biggest talent cycling has seen in decades”, according to Dan Lloyd on The Breakaway. Evenepoel currently leads La Vuelta after taking the red jersey on Thursday when he attacked and took time out of his general classification rivals, including race favourite Primoz Roglic.
La Vuelta 2022: Jesus Herrada wins thrilling stage in Cistierna as Remco Evenepoel retains red jersey
On a day the pendulum tantalisingly swung between the breakaway and the peloton, it was the five-man move which ultimately ended up on top with Spain’s Jesus Herrada (Cofidis) proving the strongest in a thrilling conclusion to Stage 7 in Cistierna. The only man in the breakaway with a previous Vuelta stage win to his name, Herrada used all his experience and guile to time his sprint to perfection, launching from the wheel of Britain’s Fred Wright (Bahrain Victorious) and then holding off a late surge from Italy’s Samuele Battistella (Astana-Qazaqstan).
Verstappen and Leclerc set for back of grid starts in Belgium
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Red Bull's Formula One world championship leader Max Verstappen and Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's (Aug 27) Belgian Grand Prix near the back of the grid due to engine penalties.
'Gives me hope' - Lewis Hamilton optimistic despite Mercedes struggles at Belgian GP practice sessions
Lewis Hamilton was not giving up at the Belgian Grand Prix despite a poor showing in practice on Friday. In the second session, Hamilton was sixth fastest in his 300th race weekend, which might give him a chance at a podium given Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen — both quicker than him — start with grid penalties on Sunday. Ad However, the team were still well off the pace, and Hamilton had no answer.
De Ketelaere set to start for Milan against Bologna
AC Milan playmaker Charles De Ketelaere could make his first start for the Italian club in their Serie A home game against Bologna, manager Stefano Pioli said on Friday.