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Charles Leclerc Bounces Back From Crash To Top Practice Times For Azerbaijan GP

Charles Leclerc recovered from a crash early in the day to top the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez in Friday's second free practice on a day of incidents and accidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc, who has taken pole three times before on the tricky Baku street circuit, had gone off early in opening practice, hitting the barriers at Turn 15 and his car incurring damage to the front right section. He was unhurt and the Ferrari mechanics fixed the damage although he needed to pit early in second practice to fit a new power steering system. This produced the odd sight of the Ferrari team forming a wall of bodies – like a team defending a football free-kick – to block vision of Leclerc's car as it was repaired.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi could make return vs. Union

Lionel Messi is available to return for Supporters' Shield leaders Inter Miami CF in Saturday's clash against the visiting Philadelphia Union, but it's unclear how manager Tata Martino will use his biggest star.

Aidan O'Brien saddles potent trio in St Leger at Doncaster

Aidan O'Brien holds all the aces as Illinois, Jan Brueghel and Grosvenor Square bid to give him an eighth victory in the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster.

Irish Champion Stakes preview: Luxembourg can belie his odds

3.25 Leopardstown Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group One) 1m2f

Sailing-British pick Swiss for America's Cup challenger semi-final

:Britain selected Switzerland on Friday as their opponents for the semi-finals of the America's Cup challenger series which begin this weekend, meaning Italy will face the United States.

Verstappen fastest in Baku as Leclerc crashes

BAKU : Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari as Formula One leader Max Verstappen lapped fastest for champions Red Bull in a three-times halted first practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday.

Perez says different driving styles masked Red Bull struggles

BAKU : Sergio Perez suggested he could benefit more than team mate Max Verstappen from any fix to the car issues that have slowed Formula One champions Red Bull.

"It's Not Simply...": Oscar Piastri's Sharp Statement To Lando Norris Amid McLaren 'Team Orders' Decision

Oscar Piastri made clear on Thursday that he will not be pulling over to help his team-mate Lando Norris at every one of the remaining eight races this year following McLaren's decision to adopt team orders in support of the title-chasing Briton. Speaking to reporters in Baku ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Australian said he had accepted the principle of helping Norris, to support both him and the team. But he said he was adamant that he would remain free to race against him in certain races and circumstances.

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Charles Leclerc Bounces Back From Crash To Top Practice Times For Azerbaijan GP

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi could make return vs. Union

Aidan O'Brien saddles potent trio in St Leger at Doncaster

Irish Champion Stakes preview: Luxembourg can belie his odds

Sailing-British pick Swiss for America's Cup challenger semi-final

Verstappen fastest in Baku as Leclerc crashes

Perez says different driving styles masked Red Bull struggles

"It's Not Simply...": Oscar Piastri's Sharp Statement To Lando Norris Amid McLaren 'Team Orders' Decision