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BLAST FROM THE PAST | Scheckter races to victory in Monaco
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (166+ words) 1905 " Vincent Duncker, a South African with German roots, clocks 10. 8 sec in the 100m at Mittweida to equal the world record, though his feat was not ratified. 1912 " Spinner Sid Pegler finishes with six wickets as South Africa bowl out Australia for 448 in…...
BLAST FROM THE PAST | Scheckter holds off Lauda to win Monaco Grand Prix
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (328+ words) 1977 " Jody Scheckter driving a Wolf-Ford holds off Austria's Niki Lauda in a Ferrari to win the Monaco Grand Prix by less than a second for his second triumph of the season. 1977 " Brigitte Cuypers and Marise Kruger win the Italian Open…...
Williams and Westley row their way back into national frame
1+ week, 4+ day ago (138+ words) World University Games silver medallists Katherine Williams and Courtney Westley have been named in the rowing team to compete at the World Cup regatta in Lucerne next month. The two, who missed out on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics, will…...
New Caterham Seven N'rburgring Edition celebrates 100 years of iconic circuit
1+ week, 4+ day ago (283+ words) British sports carmaker Caterham has unveiled the Seven N'rburgring Edition, a limited-run model created to mark 100 years of the famed German racing circuit. Just 100 examples will be produced globally, with availability depending on market. The special edition is based on…...
Katherine Legge becomes first woman to try Indy-Nascar double
1+ week, 6+ day ago (296+ words) Katherine Legge plans to race in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, which would make her the first female driver to complete the "Double" if successful on May 24. The Double calls for a driver to compete in two premier races, covering 1, 770km with…...
From track to turf, Miami stadium gears up for World Cup after F1
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (429+ words) Formula One has been and gone for another year, but Miami's Hard Rock Stadium is now in a race to get ready for the soccer World Cup starting next month. Argentine great Lionel Messi was in the Miami Grand Prix…...
Mercedes very excited if F1 returns to V8 engines in 2030, says Wolff
3+ week, 1+ day ago (383+ words) Mercedes would be "absolutely up for" Formula One switching to V8 engines from 2030 or 2031, but the sport must remain connected to the real world, according to motorsport director and team boss Toto Wolff. The units used at present are split roughly…...
As Formula One evolves, AI is fast becoming a crucial part of the race
3+ week, 1+ day ago (656+ words) Artificial intelligence's (AI) integration into Formula One and its 11 teams has been noticeable on- and off-track in the already highly tech-powered sport. Eight new AI partnerships were signed in the past six months, according to research firm Ampere Analysis. Among…...
Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin for second Nascar win of 2026
3+ week, 1+ day ago (596+ words) Chase Elliott had a fast car on Sunday in the Lone Star State, but he credited his second win this season and second at Texas to his whole organisation. The 2020 Nascar Cup Series champion had the best car at high-speed…...
Verstappen says Red Bull have closed the gap and he trusts the car more
3+ week, 4+ day ago (193+ words) Max Verstappen believes Red Bull have closed the gap to Formula One rivals at the Miami Grand Prix and he can trust his car more. The four-time world champion, a two-time winner in Miami, qualified fifth on Friday for the…...