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Suzuka FP1: Russell leads soft-tire run before Antonelli tops late practice
sports-formula-115 days ago

Suzuka FP1: Russell leads soft-tire run before Antonelli tops late practice

George Russell led the early soft-tyre runs in FP1 at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with Kimi Antonelli delivering a late fastest-lap to top the session; Norris, Piastri and Leclerc posted competitive times as Albon and Perez collided late on and an investigation followed. Pirelli described Suzuka's tyre choices (C1-C3) and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra provided commentary as part of the live blog. The calendar notes a five-week break after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations.

Reddick Seizes Pole as Darlington Set to Turn Up the Goodyear 400 Fantasy Chaos
sports19 days ago

Reddick Seizes Pole as Darlington Set to Turn Up the Goodyear 400 Fantasy Chaos

Ahead of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Tyler Reddick is the top fantasy pick after winning the pole and posting top practice speeds, with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson also strong contenders. The 1.33-mile egg-shaped track with high tire wear, 750 HP and a low-downforce package promises a wild race, so the piece provides driver-by-driver projections, speed rankings, and lineups to help fantasy managers navigate a potentially chaotic event.

Russell tops Chinese GP practice as Mercedes lock 1-2 with Antonelli
sports29 days ago

Russell tops Chinese GP practice as Mercedes lock 1-2 with Antonelli

George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in the sole Chinese Grand Prix practice, with Kimi Antonelli second and Lando Norris third. Oscar Piastri was fourth and Charles Leclerc fifth, while Lewis Hamilton was sixth after an earlier spin on older tyres. Max Verstappen was eighth, behind Haas driver Oliver Bearman, and Arvid Lindblad retired after six laps with a reliability issue. Ferrari introduced a rear wing with a rotating flap for straight-line mode, and Norris and Hamilton collided at the final corner early in the session. Sprint qualifying is scheduled for 07:30 UK time.

Desert Confidence: Blaney Leads Phoenix 500 Fantasy Rankings After Practice
sports1 month ago

Desert Confidence: Blaney Leads Phoenix 500 Fantasy Rankings After Practice

Phoenix’s 500 fantasy preview uses Saturday practice and qualifying data to rank top contenders, led by Ryan Blaney who is considered the likely dominator; Christopher Bell and Joey Logano are also strong bets with solid track history and recent speed metrics guiding the projections. The article cites past Phoenix results, driver ratings, and group speeds to outline expected finishes and dominator potential, and notes that full exclusive insights are available with an ifantasyrace membership.

Verstappen’s Melbourne practice ends with car damage as F1 news flood hits the grid
sports1 month ago

Verstappen’s Melbourne practice ends with car damage as F1 news flood hits the grid

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull sustained significant damage in Melbourne practice after a gravel exit, with the team saying the damage will keep them busy ahead of the season opener. The roundup also notes Aston Martin has burned through half its battery allocation, Qatar Airways canceling hospitality events due to the Middle East crisis, Lewis Hamilton finding useful data from Ferrari’s SF-26 despite a challenging Friday, Lando Norris dealing with a transmission-control issue, and Charles Leclerc saying Mercedes are a step ahead after practice.

Leclerc tops Melbourne practice as Ferrari beat Hamilton in opening session
sports1 month ago

Leclerc tops Melbourne practice as Ferrari beat Hamilton in opening session

Charles Leclerc led Ferrari to the fastest time in opening Melbourne practice, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton by 0.469 seconds as Max Verstappen was third; rookie Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad followed in fourth and fifth. Alonso did not run due to a Honda power-unit problem and Lance Stroll could only manage three laps because of an engine fault. Mercedes struggled with understeer and energy deployment while Lando Norris finished 19th. Adrian Newey cited ongoing battery and vibration issues with the Honda power unit, amid the presence of Cadillac and Audi as new entrants in the evolving F1 era.

Patriots QB Drake Maye Misses Start of Practice With Illness and Shoulder Pain
sports2 months ago

Patriots QB Drake Maye Misses Start of Practice With Illness and Shoulder Pain

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not participate in Friday’s start of practice due to illness and a right throwing-shoulder injury, with coach Mike Vrabel saying he would have practiced if not sick. Maye had been limited the day before, and backups Joshua Dobbs and Tommy DeVito were the only quarterbacks at practice as New England gears up for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks in nine days.