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British Grand Prix: 'Tricky to manage' - Red Bull's Max Verstappen concerned ahead of Silverstone qualifying

Max Verstappen warned of a potentially tricky British Grand Prix after both Red Bull drivers complained of problems with their vehicle. A host of changes and attempted improvements have been brought to Silverstone and both the current champion and his team-mate, Sergio Perez, were not entirely content with their cars ahead of Saturday’s third practice session and qualifying to follow. Ad/> In the first practice session on Friday, both Perez and Verstappen did not record a time in blustery conditions, but were able to get out in the later session.

Wimbledon 2022 Day 6: Order of play, schedule - When are Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Nick Kyrgios playing?

The calendar Grand Slam is still on in the men’s singles, as Rafael Nadal continues his quest for Wimbledon glory on Saturday. The winner of the Australian Open and French Open said following his win over Ricardas Berankis that he would need to improve if he is to secure Wimbledon glory for the third time. Ad/> Lorenzo Sonego is up next for Nadal, with the pair set to close the action on Centre Court on Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes director Andrew Shovlin celebrate 'step forward' at British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin both believe Mercedes made a ‘step forward’ with their performance at Silverstone. Hamilton has struggled for much of the season, especially in comparison to the impressively consistent George Russell alongside him with the German team, but on Friday he was second quickest in both practice sessions at the British Grand Prix. Ad/> The weekend marks an opportunity taken across the paddocks to introduce a host of new changes to cars and Mercedes appear to have benefited the most in the opening stages of the event.

‘I forgot I had it on!’ – Geraint Thomas accidentally wears gilet over expensive skinsuit at Tour de France

Geraint Thomas confessed he forgot to take off his gilet for the opening stage time trial at the 2022 Tour de France. The Welshman, bidding for a second Tour title after his 2018 heroics, put himself at a big disadvantage after rolling down the starting ramp still wrapped up in his the aero-sapping jacket. Ad/> The 36-year-old was left frustrated at the finish after revealing to Eurosport he had also struggled for rhythm on the 13.2km run around the wet roads of Copenhagen.

Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie cruises into fourth round for the first time with dominant win over Steve Johnson

Cameron Norrie is into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career after a dominant straight sets victory over Steve Johnson. What initially looked like it could be a tricky encounter for the British No. 1 soon turned into a lopsided affair as Norrie came through 6-4 6-1 6-0.

'I am humbled' - United States star Megan Rapinoe awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden

United States icon Megan Rapinoe has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, becoming the first footballer to receive the honour. Rapinoe has been a legend of the game for United States, winning the World Cup on two occasions and landing the Ballon d’Or Femenin in 2019.

'He really is a legend' - John Isner breaks the all-time aces record in his defeat to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon

John Isner has broken the all-time aces record during his third round match against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. It took less than two service games for the American to overtake Ivo Karlovic's tally of 13,728. He celebrated by simply shaking his racquet to acknowledge the achievement and now sits on 13,748 aces.

Roger Federer absence, early Serena Williams exit could explain low crowds at Wimbledon - Mats Wilander

The absence of Roger Federer and an early exit for Serena Williams could be the reason for lower Wimbledon attendances this year. That’s the view of Eurosport expert Mats Wilander who says the absent fans are a «concern». Ad/> The Guardian reported that there were just 38,520 people on site for Wednesday’s action, some way down from the expected 42,000 capacity.

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British Grand Prix: 'Tricky to manage' - Red Bull's Max Verstappen concerned ahead of Silverstone qualifying

Wimbledon 2022 Day 6: Order of play, schedule - When are Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Nick Kyrgios playing?

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes director Andrew Shovlin celebrate 'step forward' at British Grand Prix

‘I forgot I had it on!’ – Geraint Thomas accidentally wears gilet over expensive skinsuit at Tour de France

Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie cruises into fourth round for the first time with dominant win over Steve Johnson

'I am humbled' - United States star Megan Rapinoe awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden

'He really is a legend' - John Isner breaks the all-time aces record in his defeat to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon

Roger Federer absence, early Serena Williams exit could explain low crowds at Wimbledon - Mats Wilander