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‘I’m back to my best’: Lewis Hamilton marks Ferrari revival with Chinese GP podium place
Hamilton ends long wait for top-three finish with Ferrari Max Verstappen says new rules make F1 like ‘Mario Kart’ Lewis Hamilton said he is “back to his best” after he finished third at the Chinese Grand Prix to claim his first podium at Ferrari. The 41-year-old Briton beat his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after a thrilling duel and praised Formula One for delivering what he claimed was the best racing he had ever experienced. Continue reading...
'England's worst Six Nations is an unfair reflection'
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side.
Antonelli admits he “relaxed too much” before mistake near end of race | Formula 1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli said the mistake which sent him off-track in the final laps of the Chinese Grand Prix was the result of him "relaxing too much" in the car.
Verstappen “in a horror show” – Wolff responds to 2026 F1 criticism
After the Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen once again voiced his strong dissatisfaction with the new Formula 1 regulations. The Dutchman said that fans who enjoy this type of on-track action “don't understand racing” and that the new ruleset is fundamentally flawed. “It’s not fun at all. It’s playing Mario Kart. This is not racing,” he claimed after the race. Read ...Keep reading
Verstappen: F1 fans who enjoy 2026 rules 'don't understand racing'
Max Verstappen has claimed anybody who enjoys the new Formula 1 regulations doesn’t understand motor racing in yet another criticism of the 2026 ruleset. The four-time world champion has been the biggest critic of F1’s latest regulation overhaul, which has changed both the chassis and power unit, the latter being more reliant on electrical energy. It means battery harvesting is playing ...Keep reading
Borthwick: Six Nations pain will help England grow
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said the hurt his team experienced in this Six Nations will make them stronger in the future.
Relief and pride as agonising Wales wait for win ends
Welsh rugby savours a rare success while wondering what the future will be both on and off the field.
Antonelli fights tears after maiden F1 win: "I gave myself a heart attack at the end"
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was left "speechless" as he broke down in tears after claiming his maiden Formula 1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix, and recounted a hair-raising off-track excursion towards the end of the race. Fresh from being F1's youngest-ever grand prix polesitter, Antonelli emerged victorious from a long battle between Mercedes and Ferrari at the Shanghai International ...Keep reading
Debutant Mokoena stars as South Africa rip New Zealand to shreds
The visitors secured a seven-wicket victory chasing down a target of 92 in Mount Maunganui
Prem Rugby Cup final live streams: How to watch Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs today
Exeter Chiefs travel to Leicester looking to lift the first major trophy of the English season (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Leicester Tigers take on Exeter Chiefs for the first major silverware of the English domestic season Watch the Prem Rugby Cup final as two clubs with Gallagher Prem title aspirations compete for English rugby’s first major …Continue reading »
F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes maiden win as Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium
Kimi Antonelli converted pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix into his first Formula 1 victory to beat team-mate George Russell, as Lewis Hamilton secured his first Ferrari podium. Antonelli had to contend with a typically fast start from the two Ferraris but, helpfully, did not get bogged down himself; this ensured that, although the Italian lost the lead into Turn 1 to Hamilton, he was ...Keep reading
Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole as Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium
19-year-old beats Mercedes teammate George Russell Chaos as McLarens of Norris and Piastri fail to start race Teenage dreams so hard to beat, and what a moment when realised for Kimi Antonelli as he took his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. There were tears from the 19-year-old who delivered on his enormous promise in Shanghai, but behind them no little steel as the Mercedes driver demonstrated he is in the world championship fight. Continue reading...
Teen Antonelli wins in China as McLarens fail to start
Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.
Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened
️ 19-year-old Italian beats Mercedes teammate George Russell ️ Lewis Hamilton third as both McLarens fail to start in Shanghai Norris’ McLaren is still in the garage and it now doesn’t have a seat in it: mechanics needing to remove it so they could get a look at the electrics of his car. Some frantic work taking place with just over 20 minutes to lights out. Russell’s issues in qualifying didn’t prevent him from seeing off challenges from the Ferraris to win the first sprint race of the season.
McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP
Technical issues took both McLaren cars out of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix before it even started, to Lando Norris’ and Oscar Piastri’s dismay. Struck by an electronics issue, reigning world champion Norris failed to make it out of the garage for the Shanghai race, while team-mate Piastri had to be wheeled back into the pitlane from the grid, because of what the Australian described as ...Keep reading
Khawaja's first-class career ends as Queensland miss Sheffield Shield final
Incumbent Test opener Jake Weatherlad struck a rapid half-century after Tasmania's top order wobbled
Green signs off season by ending century drought
After taking 21 balls to open his account, Green launched five sixes in his first century in any format since last August
Doggett a chance for Shield final after South Australia qualify on bonus points
Queensland were bowled out for 178 in the first innings against Tasmania meaning they will not get the required bonus points to pass South Australia even with a win
Not 114, the other one - Bangladesh, Pakistan hope batters come good in decider
Both the ODIs so far have been one-sided affairs, and an even contest to decide the series will work best for the fans... but the weather might have a say again
McLaren suffers Chinese F1 disaster as Norris and Piastri fail to make start
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both failed to make the start of F1's Chinese GP after their McLarens were struck by pre-race technical issues. McLaren was scrambling to get both Norris and Piastri at the start, as world champion Norris couldn't make it out of the pitlane in time for the pre-race procedure due to electronics problems. Less than 10 minutes before the start of the ...Keep reading
Kellaway leads Victoria's graft as SA qualify for final on bonus points
Kellaway made 66 after Murphy's 4 for 67 as the game became inconsequential on day two after South Australia qualified for the final on bonus points
Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer steamroll South Africa
They put on a 146-run partnership, the fourth-highest for New Zealand in women's T20Is to seal victory
Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in yet again to snatch the Six Nations crown for France. The post Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Could 2026 be the year when Welsh Fire deliver?
After five years of The Hundred and with no titles in either the men's or the women's competitions, is this the year Welsh Fire can dream?
Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown in five years with a 43-21 victory over Scotland in Dublin. The post Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked to an intense training load during the week, leaving players fatigued on match day. The post Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Carlos Alcaraz stays positive after winning streak ended by Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Spanish world No 1 falls to first defeat of tennis season Medvedev wins 6-3, 7-6(3) to set up final against Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells. Medvedev’s 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over the world No 1 in the semi-finals ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning run to start the season. World No 11 Me
Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership style can inspire the national side out of its current struggles. The post Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever
Maro Itoje set his sights on this summer’s Nations Championship declaring he is fitter than ever despite presiding over England’s Six Nations slump. The post England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump
Assistant coach Joe El-Abd has nailed his colours to England’s sinking mast despite recent speculation linking him with a move back to France with Brive. The post Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump appeared first on The Rugby Paper.