The Bayern Munich striker claimed football’s most prestigious individual award for the first time at a ceremony in London. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal completed the men’s podium, while Alexia Putellas won her third Women’s Ballon d’Or.
The Mercedes driver beat Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar to secure first place on the grid for the United States Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian could become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history on Sunday if the race results go his way. Franco Colapinto qualified 14th but faces a 10-place grid penalty.
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The Red Bull driver secured his first victory at Marina Bay and his second consecutive Grand Prix win. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed third for Mercedes. Franco Colapinto retired with a technical problem.
Max Verstappen claimed victory in a dramatic and rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second and Lewis Hamilton taking third. Franco Colapinto crossed the line in 13th.
Mercedes driver takes his third victory of the 2026 season in Baku as six drivers retire, including Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
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.
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.
