3 Oct 2026, 10:06
Toto Wolff revealed that George Russell struggled to cope with rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli's early-season dominance in 2026. Following an engine failure in Canada and a difficult summer, Russell's Baku victory narrowed the championship gap to 66 points ahead of Sepang.
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Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba returned to action in a behind-closed-doors friendly, providing an injury boost for the squad. Meanwhile, the club is preparing legal action to protect 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel amid interest from Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid.
Read more →3 Oct 2026, 06:05
Mercedes struggled with severe tyre degradation during Friday practice at Sepang despite introducing a major aerodynamic and suspension upgrade on the W17. Charles Leclerc led FP2 for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen showed strong pace on medium tyres.
Read more →3 Oct 2026, 05:24
Northern Ireland moved to the top of Nations League Group B2 with a 3-0 win over Ukraine in Trnava, Slovakia. Ciaron Brown scored twice alongside a goal from Isaac Price as Michael O'Neill's youthful squad secured seven points from three matches.
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Mercedes struggled with severe tyre degradation during Friday practice at Sepang despite introducing major aerodynamic and suspension upgrades. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli slipped down the timesheets as Red Bull and Ferrari showed potent pace ahead of qualifying.
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Manchester City has appealed an independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of serious financial breaches over a nine-year period involving over £900m. Gary Neville has argued that if the verdict stands, regulatory focus must target the Owners' and Directors' Test and the validity of historical titles rather than isolated points deductions.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 22:01
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has described persistent external media noise as a major issue hindering team focus. Following a five-race podium drought and speculation surrounding his future, Vasseur reaffirmed internal alignment with Ferrari leadership ahead of track action at Sepang.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 21:20
Manchester City have formally appealed the independent commission's guilty verdict regarding historical Premier League financial rule breaches. The club maintains the original decision contains material errors of law and fact, while potential disputes over accelerated hearing timelines could see the case extend into 2027.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 17:58
Charles Leclerc topped second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, narrowly edging Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris. However, Max Verstappen and Red Bull showed formidable long-run race pace after bypassing soft-tyre simulations during Friday's high-degradation running.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 17:18
Sir Alex Ferguson has detailed the immense apprehension he experienced prior to returning to Old Trafford in 2018 following life-saving brain surgery. The 84-year-old former Manchester United manager described losing his speech during recovery and praised the reception from supporters upon his return.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 13:55
Max Verstappen topped the opening practice session at Sepang with a 1:37.520, leading Mercedes' George Russell by three-tenths. High ambient heat and abrasive tarmac triggered severe tyre degradation as teams evaluated significant aerodynamic upgrades.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 13:15
Manchester City Women drew 1-1 with Real Madrid Women in the Women's Champions League as Bunny Shaw cancelled out Linda Caicedo's opener. A late Real Madrid goal from Silvia Cristobal was disallowed in the 89th minute due to referee obstruction on Beth Mead.
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George Russell aims to build on his Baku Grand Slam victory as Mercedes introduces its first major W17 car upgrade since May at the Sepang International Circuit. With Kimi Antonelli's championship lead reduced to 66 points, Mercedes hopes new aerodynamic developments will address high-downforce cornering weaknesses.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 05:09
The UK Treasury Committee has asked HMRC to assess the tax and National Insurance implications of the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City. City deny all charges and plan to appeal the independent commission's guilty ruling by October 2.
Read more →2 Oct 2026, 01:07
Manchester City will file an appeal before Friday's deadline against an independent commission finding that the club disguised £830.69m of owner funding as sponsorship revenue. City maintain the funds originated from the Abu Dhabi government, while procedural debates over expedited appeal rules could push final resolution into next year.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 21:50
Lando Norris has explained his decision to issue a public apology to Franco Colapinto following their collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris cited his televised post-race remarks and widespread social media reactions as reasons to correct the record publicly.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 21:03
England international Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub. The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker was released on unconditional bail ahead of an October 29 hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 17:47
Lewis Hamilton has defended Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur amid mounting pressure, arguing that competitive accountability lies within broader organizational structures rather than a single role. Hamilton also identified a 0.4s to 0.6s straight-line engine deficit as the car's primary performance hurdle.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 17:01
Senior Premier League executives have warned that voting to expel Manchester City would trigger severe commercial consequences, despite the club being found guilty of 114 financial charges. Championship officials have also voiced resistance to admitting the club into the EFL pyramid due to financial disparities.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 12:59
Chelsea Women held Lyon Women to a 0-0 draw in the Women's Champions League after a late Lauren James penalty award was overturned by VAR. Hannah Hampton produced a crucial stoppage-time save against Ada Hegerberg to preserve the clean sheet.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 08:56
Premier League rivals are demanding immediate sanctions against Manchester City following an independent commission's guilty verdict on financial rules. Elsewhere, Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi targets a four-week injury return after surgery, and Cristiano Ronaldo departs the Portugal camp.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 04:55
Manchester City's principal sponsor, Etihad Airways, is exploring legal action against the Premier League following an independent commission's guilty verdict on the club's financial breaches. The carrier rejected claims of improper commercial arrangements and criticized the lack of due process.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 00:52
Cristiano Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal's Nations League win against Norway, with the Portuguese Football Federation confirming no injury or physical issue. Manager Jorge Jesus cited pressing demands and rotational load ahead of Thursday's match against Denmark.
Read more →1 Oct 2026, 00:35
Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 to stage the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix. The 56-lap race presents high tyre degradation, thermal stress, and energy deployment challenges as Kimi Antonelli defends his championship lead.
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