The WTCR trio with Attila Tassi
Ahead of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup’s summer break, the FIA’s Ryan Ghis put three key questions to the drivers. Today it’s the turn of LIQUI MOLY Team Engstler’s Attila Tassi.
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'Was it controversial? No’ – Leon Smith defends selection after Great Britain crash out of Davis Cup to Netherlands
Great Britain captain Leon Smith insisted there was nothing controversial about his team selection after a group stage defeat to the Netherlands sealed an early exit in Glasgow on Friday. Daniel Evans got the Brits off to a good start with a singles win over Tallon Griekspor, but Cameron Norrie’s defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp set up a decisive doubles rubber. Ad Home favourite Andy Murray was paired with the top-ranked doubles player in the world, Joe Salisbury, but they were beaten by Wesley Koolhof and Matew Middelkoop in three sets.
Speedway Grand Prix Sweden Qualifying LIVE - Riders battle for best gates for Malilla showdown
Wildcard and Sub Ad Oliver Berntzon is this weekends wilcard. The Swede impressed during the Speedway of Nations and will hope to put on a show. Mikkel Michelsen has been forced to withdraw from this weekend due to an ongoing ankle injury.
‘I’m sure he will be proud’ – Steven Gerrard reveals Prince William sent Aston Villa message of support
Prince William sent Aston Villa a message of support ahead of a much-needed Premier League win over Southampton on Friday, manager Steven Gerrard revealed. A goal from Jacob Ramsey late in the first half decided the game at Villa Park, as Gerrard’s side earned their second victory of the season to climb three points clear of the relegation zone. Ad Gerrard revealed afterwards that the Prince of Wales, a lifelong Villa fan, had been in touch during the week.
YART shows its EWC Bol d’Or race pace with rapid Warm-up display
YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC showed off its expected race pace by topping the Warm-up classification for the 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or, the deciding round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship. The Austrian team completed the 45-minute session at Circuit Paul Ricard, which took place in sunny but blustery conditions, with the quickest time of 1m53.399s, 0.106s faster than the pole-setting BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team managed. Ad Kawasaki-powered TATI Team Beringer Racing placed third with ERC Endurance-Ducati fourth followed by Yoshimura SERT Motul, F.C.C.
'I'm not going to stop' - Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior hits back at racist abuse and vows to keep dancing
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior says he will continue celebrating his goals by dancing and accused his critics of being upset by ‘the happiness of a victorious black Brazilian in Europe’ in response to racist comments made by a Spanish football agent. Pedro Bravo, the president of the Spanish agents’ association, was asked about Vinicius’ celebrations on Spanish television on Thursday, and said Vinicius ‘has to respect (his) mates and stop playing the monkey’. Ad The comments sparked a backlash against Bravo and a flood of support for Vinicius from Brazilian football greats like Pele and Neymar.
Bol d’Or will be special to watch, says EWC legend Foray
Four-time Bol d’Or winner and Eurosport pitlane reporter Freddy Foray has described the opening hour of the Bol d’Or later today as being particularly must-see. Frenchman Foray took to the microphone after calling time on this riding career and is a highly respected, popular and knowledgeable member of the FIM Endurance World Championship paddock.
How they stand in the EWC following Bol d’Or qualifying
With points on offer to the fastest five teams in Formula EWC and Superstock in Bol d’Or qualifying earlier today, this is what’s changed in the FIM Endurance Word Championship for Teams and FIM Endurance World Cup for Teams. FIM Endurance Word Championship Ad Yoshimura SERT Motul’s lead is cutHaving arrived at Circuit Paul Ricard with a 23-point advantage, Yoshimura SERT Motul’s lead over YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC is now 22 points. FIM EWCThe day ahead in the EWC4 HOURS AGO BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team closes upPrior to the Bol d’Or, BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was 11 points behind fourth-placed TATI Team Beringer Racing.