British great Phil Read dies aged 83
LONDON: Britain's Phil Read, the first motorcycle rider to win world championships in the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc grand prix categories, died on Thursday aged 83, his family said.
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What you should know as Formula 1 returns to Japan - the Land of the rising Sun
The Japanese Grand Prix makes its return to the Formula 1 calendar after Covid-19 prevented its running in 2020 and 2021. The race, a favourite among many drivers, will be staged again at its spiritual home, the Suzuka Circuit.
Lewis Hamilton Says "Imperative" Formula One Cost Cap Rules Enforced
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that any team breaking Formula One's cost cap must be punished, after governing body FIA pushed the findings of an investigation back to next week. FIA had been due to reveal Wednesday if any team had breached last season's $145 million budget cap, but released a statement instead saying the report would be delayed until Monday, October 10. Rival teams claimed at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix that two teams, thought to be Red Bull and Aston Martin, had exceeded the cap, which was introduced last season to make racing more competitive.
Mika Hakkinen's message for Max Verstappen ahead of title tilt in Japan
Mika Hakkinen has said Max Verstappen will need to raise his concentration levels even higher than normal as he bids to seal the title this weekend in Japan.
Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr to referee Rugby World Cup opener in New Zealand
When South Africa and France kick off the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand on Saturday, a Canadian will blow the whistle to get the party started.
Hamilton plans to continue racing beyond end of current Mercedes deal
SUZUKA, Japan: Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday (Oct 6) said he did not plan on retiring from Formula One any time soon.
Charles Leclerc outlines Ferrari area for improvement for 2023 championship challenge
Charles Leclerc says that Ferrari need to work putting a whole performance together better if they are to challenge for championships next year.
Nick Kyrgios 'weathers storm' to reach Japan Open quarter-finals
Despite his slow start, the maverick Australian emerged victorious in typical crowd-pleasing style, showing off with aggressive aces and some exaggeratedly effortless points. The 27-year-old, who was knocked out in the last eight at the US Open, said that despite Majchrzak breaking his serve, there was "never really doubt in my mind that I was going to win". "I've barely been broken all year," so when "the opponent doesn't really do much to break me it's quite frustrating," he said after the 1h 21min match.