Verstappen fastest in Austrian GP practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen set the pace in practice for his team's home Austrian Grand Prix on Friday despite staying on medium tyres while rivals set their best times on the quicker softs.
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Mark Cavendish exclusive: The Tour de France 'is my life' but all-time stage record is 'irrelevant'
Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) may be one victory away from claiming the outright record of Tour de France stage wins, but the 38-year-old insists it is “irrelevant” as he gears up for his swansong at cycling’s biggest race. Cavendish is tied with Belgian great Eddy Merckx on 34 stage wins after an astonishing career, which will come to a close later in 2023. Ad He made a stunning return to form at the Giro d’Italia, when he survived the mountains to win the final stage in Rome after a surprise helping hand from Ineos' Geraint Thomas.
'I learned my lesson': Sprinter Bednarek says to not underestimate 'Championship Andre'
American sprinter Kenny Bednarek was cruising in his 2021 rookie season as a pro, first beating Andre De Grasse over 200 metres in Diamond League meets in England and Qatar, and later at a Continental Tour event in Hungary.
Last chance saloon as Cavendish struggles to get to grips with Tour record
BILBAO, Spain : Mark Cavendish has the opportunity to improve the record of stage wins on the Tour de France he shares with Belgian great Eddy Merckx but the Briton is still struggling to get to grips with the idea as he embarks on his last campaign.
Tour de France 2023: Yellow jersey guide and ratings – Can anyone topple Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar?
The long wait is over; the riders are gathering in Bilbao and the 110th edition of the Tour de France is almost upon us. Two stages in the Basque Country are followed by an undulating coastal schlep over the French border to Bayonne for the first of what could be eight frantic sprint finishes.
Perez reports in sick ahead of Austrian GP
Red Bull cancelled Sergio Perez's media commitments at their home Austrian Grand Prix on Thursday after the Mexican Formula One driver reported sick.
Tour de France: Tom Pidcock targets stage wins and GC success ahead of Bilbao Grand Depart - 'I want to achieve both'
Tom Pidcock is feeling confident ahead of the Tour de France and is targeting stage wins and winning the general classification. The Ineos Grenadiers rider is ready to jostle with the likes of Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) for the yellow jersey, hoping that his experience on the mountains will give him an ideal start. Ad Stage 1 will see riders take part in a hilly opener going to and from Bilbao, which takes in 3,300 metres of vertical gain.
‘Absolutely ecstatic’ – 11th Hour Racing Team skipper Charlie Enright reacts to Ocean Race victory after redress hearing
11th Hour Racing Team skipper Charlie Enright expressed his delight after claiming a US team’s first victory in The Ocean Race 2022-23. There was a controversial finish to the race with the outcome decided at a redress hearing following a crash at the start of the leg with GUYOT environnement — Team Europe. Ad The final leg of the race finished in Genova, Italy on Tuesday with Team Holcim-PRB leading the way — one point clear of 11th Hour.