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Domino sprint crash mars Tour de France stage 12 as Merlier clinches win
pro-cycling1 day ago

Domino sprint crash mars Tour de France stage 12 as Merlier clinches win

In the final 400 metres of Tour de France stage 12 into Chalon-sur-Saône, a high-speed domino crash struck after Fernando Gaviria bumped Olav Kooij, sending several riders including Søren Wærenskjold and Dorian Godon to the pavement. Gaviria sustained a likely broken collarbone, with Wærenskjold among the injured; Tim Merlier won the stage as roughly 15 riders finished. The crash occurred inside the final 5km safety window, so no time was lost on GC, and the sprint was hampered by a technical run-in and multiple turns and bumps.

T-Mobile phases out its oldest plans, steering customers to newer rate options
tech18 days ago

T-Mobile phases out its oldest plans, steering customers to newer rate options

T-Mobile has begun retiring legacy plans dating back to the 3G/4G era and will move affected customers onto its current rate plans. Some see no change to their bill, while others may face a modest increase. The move affects Sprint-era, T-Mobile One, and Magenta Max plans, with the company highlighting improved network experiences and a 5-year price guarantee. Reactions on Reddit and Threads have been largely negative, and some customers may explore MVNO options on the same network.

Antonelli Leads Chaotic FP1 as Montreal Sprint Weekend Begins
sports1 month ago

Antonelli Leads Chaotic FP1 as Montreal Sprint Weekend Begins

Kimi Antonelli topped a chaotic 60-minute FP1 in Montreal as Mercedes carried upgrades and the Canadian GP sprint weekend began, with a string of incidents including Ocon’s pit‑lane breach, Russell’s spin at Turn 1, Norris’s grass moment, Colapinto’s power-unit issue and Albon’s marmot-related disruption impacting track time ahead of sprint qualifying.

Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend
sports2 months ago

Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes-boosted qualifying session as McLaren’s updated package delivered a strong sprint 1-2 for Norris and Piastri; Verstappen closed the gap but couldn’t topple the Italian, with Ferrari showing progress from its updates but still behind. The Miami sprint was defined by rear-tyre overheating on a hot, low-grip, wind-affected track, and unpredictable weather on Sunday could shuffle the order again.

Norris seals Miami Sprint victory as Antonelli serves five-second penalty
sports2 months ago

Norris seals Miami Sprint victory as Antonelli serves five-second penalty

Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding Miami Sprint win for McLaren, with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third; George Russell and Max Verstappen completed the top five. Kimi Antonelli finished sixth after a five-second penalty for track limits, making Norris’s win his fourth Sprint triumph and the season’s first non-Mercedes sprint victory.

Norris lands Miami Sprint pole as bizarre penalty reshapes grid
sports2 months ago

Norris lands Miami Sprint pole as bizarre penalty reshapes grid

Lando Norris claimed pole for the Miami Grand Prix Sprint after a dominant SQ3, with Kimi Antonelli, Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc filling the front row behind him, while Verstappen and Russell started on the second row and Hamilton seventh. Aston Martin needed permission to race after both cars failed to post a time in SQ1, and Alex Albon was demoted five places due to a track-limit breach in SQ1 that was missed in real time, resulting in the adjusted Sprint starting grid.

Shanghai Crowd Roars as F1 Delivers Sprint Weekend Drama
sports4 months ago

Shanghai Crowd Roars as F1 Delivers Sprint Weekend Drama

F1’s first sprint weekend of 2026 in Shanghai drew a massive crowd to the Tilke-designed circuit as Mercedes led the pace and Ferraris chased, but reliability issues marred the weekend with several DNFs and DNSs. Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden F1 win on Sunday after pole in the sprint, while Hamilton and Leclerc completed the podium; teams will push upgrades ahead of the next race in Japan as they regroup from the mixed results.

Russell claims sprint pole as Shanghai grid forms for 2026 Chinese GP
formula-14 months ago

Russell claims sprint pole as Shanghai grid forms for 2026 Chinese GP

George Russell will start the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint from pole in Shanghai after a strong Friday lap, with Kimi Antonelli second and Lando Norris third while Lewis Hamilton qualifies fourth; Max Verstappen is eighth and Isack Hadjar tenth as the sprint grid is provisionally set, with Alex Albon due to start from the pit lane following a suspension setup change (grid remains provisional until FIA confirmation).

Remco Evenepoel's Radio Communication Blamed for Sprint Defeat in Vuelta a España
sports2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel's Radio Communication Blamed for Sprint Defeat in Vuelta a España

Remco Evenepoel expressed frustration over a lack of communication through the race radio, which led to his defeat in the sprint finish of Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España. Despite the setback, Evenepoel showcased his climbing strength and was satisfied with his overall performance. He joked about sending his sports director home but acknowledged the positives of his ride, including his recovery from a previous crash and the strong performance of his team.