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They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at the top level of motorsport.
Wood improving but thinking of life after cricket
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.
Decision imminent on F1 Bahrain and Saudi races as time runs out
Following talks at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, F1 had set itself a 10-day deadline to make a final call on the fate of April's Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix, a timeline largely dictated by freight logistics to the Gulf as the US and Israeli war on Iran continues to engulf the region. The two Arabian races are twinned to optimise F1's complicated logistics, so it would be difficult to ...Keep reading
Keegan Bradley ‘still heartbroken’ by Ryder Cup loss but open to returning as USA captain
He shoots 66 to make cut at Players Championship Rory McIlroy squeaks into third round with strong finish Keegan Bradley has admitted to still being “heartbroken” by his American Ryder Cup team’s loss at Bethpage last year. Bradley is also keen to retain the US captaincy at Adare Manor next September, should Tiger Woods knock back the opportunity. Luke Donald and Europe were set for a Bethpage rout before a rousing US recovery on day three. The visitors still won the trophy for a second time i
Cheltenham festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior storms to Gold Cup glory – as it happened
Paul Townend romped to Gold Cup victory on Gaelic Warrior to deny Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man Time flies – the day’s first race is about 25 minutes away. Here are the latest odds, via Oddschecker. 1.20 JCB Triumph Hurdle Continue reading...
Gaelic Warrior routs Gold Cup field and carries Mullins into record books
Well-backed favourite is trainer’s fifth winner in race Jockey Townend out on his own with five successes A capacity crowd had squeezed into the grandstands on Friday hoping to see a football legend lift the festival’s biggest prize, but the greatest trainer in National Hunt history had other ideas. The Gold Cup was one of the last races at the meeting to elude Willie Mullins until his first win in 2019. Now he has five, joining Tom Dreaper, Arkle’s trainer, as the co-holder of the all-time re
How to watch Six Nations 2026: Official broadcasters, TV & streaming guide
Who will top the Six Nations table in 2026?(Getty Images) The northern hemisphere’s most famous rugby tournament has kicked off No matter where you are, here’s your guide to watching the men’s Six Nations championship
It will be nervy but I think Scotland can win first Six Nations title – Super Saturday predictions
The Triple Crown and maybe even the Six Nations title are up for grabs in Ireland v Scotland (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) A triple-header for the ages is in store this weekend A triple-header for the ages is in store this weekend
Redknapp‘s Gold Cup hopes faded but the impossible dream is on to save Spurs
Former Tottenham manager says ‘I would give it a go’ after seeing his horse weaken up the Cheltenham hill Harry Redknapp is the living embodiment of Spurs’ motto, Audere est Facere: To Dare Is To Do. And on the day one improbable dream ended, with his horse The Jukebox Man fading to finish eighth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the 79-year-old switched his sights towards another bold adventure: saving Tottenham from relegation. “It’s a big challenge,” said Redknapp, who managed Spurs between 2008 an
Hats, Harry Redknapp and a high five: Cheltenham festival 2026 – in pictures
Our photographer Tom Jenkins captures the winners, the losers, the punters and all the thrills and spills at this year’s Cheltenham festival Continue reading...
F1 expected to cancel Bahrain and Saudi GPs due to Middle East conflict
F1 season expected to be reduced to 22 Grands Prix George Russell takes pole for China GP sprint race Formula One is poised to cancel races scheduled for next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The sport has not yet formally confirmed the grands prix will be scrapped but it is expected to announce their cancellation as soon as this weekend before the meeting in Shanghai is over. Continue reading...
How Mercedes stole a march to dominate F1 season opener and why it may continue
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took a one-two win in Australia and team’s ability to master dark art of energy management is paying off As Formula One grapples with its new, controversial regulations, there is consensus at least that Mercedes are expected to be on top once more in the second race of the season on Sunday in Shanghai. The team have a fearsome car but most importantly in a formula dominated by the engine, appear to have also stolen a march in optimising the dark art of energy ma
‘Complete absurdity’: Usyk slams Russia’s sporting return with eye on Fury trilogy
Usyk condemns Russia’s return to global sport Ukrainian champion calls Olympic shift “absurd” Heavyweight star still targeting Fury trilogy The world of sport appears to be softening the hardline stance it took when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag at the Paralympics. Fifa president Gianni Infantino said the international ban on Russian soccer teams “has not achieved anything”. And his counterpart at the International Olympic Committee,
Jonathan Davies questions England training intensity after Six Nations defensive lapses
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 Jonathan Davies questions England training intensity after Six Nations defensive lapses appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
What happens when a manager gets suspended?
Ever wondered what a touchline ban entails? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain what punishment managers actually face.
Key aspects to consider for successful rugby betting
Betting on rugby union goes beyond just looking at standings. Because of how the game is built – its points, its toughness – figuring it out takes extra thought. A team might win by staying calm, holding ground, or dominating scrums and lineouts. Small things like penalties or field position shift outcomes more than stats […] The post Key aspects to consider for successful rugby betting appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers
In the aftermath of George Russell securing pole position for the sprint race in China by 0.289s from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, and a substantial 0.621s from third-placed Lando Norris's McLaren, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has moved to quell talk of a schism with its customer teams. After qualifying for last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, when Mercedes finally showed its hand and ...Keep reading
Why Ferrari didn't use its 'Macarena' rear wing after FP1 at Chinese GP
Ferrari’s ground-breaking Formula 1 rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees, returned at the Chinese Grand Prix – but the experiment was short-lived. The wing, which was first seen in action during pre-season testing, was trialled by both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the only free practice session of the Shanghai weekend. This featured a spin from Hamilton, when the wing closed coming ...Keep reading
Wolff explains how Mercedes bolted clear of the field in Chinese GP sprint qualifying
Mercedes' George Russell held an advantage of well over half a second to the next quickest Formula 1 team - the McLaren of Lando Norris - in sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix. This continued the Silver Arrows' bright start to the 2026 season, following on from its 1-2 finish in the Melbourne season opener. Although it was understood before the season that Mercedes was likely to ...Keep reading
What's holding Cadillac back in F1?
For any other Formula 1 team, having both cars qualify over four seconds off pole position for the season opener would be shaming. But for Cadillac, simply being there at all was an achievement – as a team set up from scratch, and which only had its entry guaranteed 12 months ago, it has faced headwinds both political and practical. Ultimately, though, Cadillac isn't on the grid to make up ...Keep reading
F1 Chinese GP: Russell grabs sprint race pole in Mercedes 1-2
George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli for a Mercedes 1-2. Like he did in Melbourne, Russell was fastest in all three qualifying segments at Shanghai; Mercedes outpaced rivals McLaren and Ferrari, with Max Verstappen down in eighth for Red Bull. Russell set the tone by topping Q1 in 1m33.030s, leading the ...Keep reading
Sports quiz of the week: world records, wrong turns and wild scenes
Have you followed the big stories in football, winter sports, cricket, rugby, horse racing, athletics, basketball and F1? Continue reading...
Sabalenka beats 'future champion' Mboko as Zverev joins elite company
World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats "future Grand Slam champion" Victoria Mboko at Indian Wells - but Iga Swiatek is out.
Draper beaten after controversial hindrance call
Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton's Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
Briatore confirms Mercedes hoping to buy Alpine F1 team share
The Mercedes Formula 1 team intends to acquire a stake in the rival Alpine outfit, Flavio Briatore has confirmed. Recent reports about the potential transaction – which Autosport clarified on Thursday involves Mercedes itself, not just Toto Wolff – have been corroborated by the Alpine team boss in Friday’s press conference at the Chinese Grand Prix. The German brand would then buy a ...Keep reading
F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were comfortably the fastest drivers in the only practice session of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix. The Shanghai round is the first sprint event of the season, so Friday morning’s practice session will be followed by sprint qualifying. Russell set the pace as the entire field ran medium tyres early on, lapping in 1m34.169s. He led Ferrari’s Charles ...Keep reading
Draper knocked out as Medvedev capitalises on controversial call in Indian Wells
British No 1’s title defence ends with 6-1, 7-5 loss Carlos Alcaraz beats Cameron Norrie to reach semis Jack Draper was controversially ruled to have caused a hindrance to Daniil Medvedev as his Indian Wells title defence ended in the quarter-finals. The 24-year-old Briton, looking understandably weary from his exploits in beating Novak Djokovic less than 24 hours earlier, went down 6-1, 7-5 to the former world No 1. The decisive moment came at 5-5 and 0-15 in the second set when the French um
Rugby Union Weekly: In Paris with Fin Smith & Scotland's Dublin showdown
Chris chats to England's Fin Smith and links up with Tom English and Andy Burke in Dublin
Clayton overcomes gout to crush Humphries in final
Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.
6N: Lawes takes aim at England's 'sheltered' stars
Former captain Courtney Lawes has called for England's young players to step up against France on Saturday, warning them it's figuratively "kill or be killed."