George Russell holds off Verstappen to win chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Mercedes driver takes his third victory of the 2026 season in Baku as six drivers retire, including Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
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![George Russell holds off Verstappen to win chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.]()
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![Antonelli wins historic Madrid Grand Prix as Verstappen and Norris complete the podium.]()
Antonelli wins historic Madrid Grand Prix as Verstappen and Norris complete the podium
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the first Formula 1 race at Madrid’s new Madring circuit, while Franco Colapinto delivered a strong seventh-place finish for Alpine.
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Messi Returns to the Ballon d’Or Race as Europe’s Elite Prepare for a New Battle
Lionel Messi is back on the Ballon d’Or shortlist, setting up another global contest between the Argentine superstar and Europe’s leading generation of players. With Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham and reigning winner Ousmane Dembélé among the nominees, the 2026 award brings Messi back into the heart of the European football conversation.
![Messi Returns to the Ballon d’Or Race as Europe’s Elite Prepare for a New Battle.]()
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Kimi Antonelli makes history at Monza with Italy's first home F1 win in 60 years
The Mercedes driver produced a remarkable comeback from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix in front of the tifosi. George Russell completed a Mercedes one-two, while Max Verstappen finished third and Franco Colapinto took ninth for Alpine.
![Kimi Antonelli makes history at Monza with Italy's first home F1 win in 60 years.]()
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Monza 2026: Formula 1 accelerates the heart of Lombardy with an economic impact of nearly €208 million
The Italian Grand Prix once again turns Monza and Milan into one of the world’s great motorsport hubs. More than 365,000 visitors, major events in the heart of Milan and an economic impact extending far beyond the historic circuit.
![Monza 2026: Formula 1 accelerates the heart of Lombardy with an economic impact of nearly €208 million.]()
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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team After 20 Years
After 20 years with Argentina, the captain has announced his decision to end his international career. Messi said the decision “hurts deeply” but that he believes the time has come to step aside and make room for a new generation.
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Alpine confirms Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season
The Argentine driver will remain with BWT Alpine Formula One Team as a race driver alongside Pierre Gasly. The team has confirmed its 2027 driver line-up following a breakthrough 2026 campaign for Colapinto.
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Lando Norris wins dramatic Dutch Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes out on home soil
The McLaren driver claimed his second consecutive victory of the season at Zandvoort's farewell race, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in a chaotic afternoon marked by a red flag and multiple penalties.
![Lando Norris wins dramatic Dutch Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes out on home soil.]()
