Lewis Hamilton was the fastest qualifier at the curtain-raising Melbourne Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver produced an incredible lap to finish 0.360 seconds fast than his teammate, Nico Rosberg, claiming his 50th pole position in the process. But the attention afterwards was as much on the new qualification format as the performance of the world champion. The track was empty for the final five minutes, as a number of drivers stopped running in order to save tyres for tomorrow’s race.
F1 commission agrees to shorter races from 2027
The governing FIA's Formula One commission has agreed on Monday to reduce the standard Grand Prix distance from 305km to 290km from 2027, cutting races by two or three laps.
Spain extend coach Luis de la Fuente to 2032
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced Monday that its board of directors has unanimously approved an extension of coach Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2032.
Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed an outside review of how the governing body makes major decisions on Monday, acknowledging in a letter to members that its handling of a now-abandoned investment plan had caused concern.
Troubled Marseille lose fifth straight as PSG win
Captain Marquinhos has snatched the winner as champions Paris St Germain won 2-1 at troubled Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, condemning the hosts to a fifth successive loss and a spot in the relegation zone.
Anders Dreyer’s brace earns San Diego road draw with Inter Miami
Anders Dreyer has scored his 10th and 11th goals on either side of halftime and visiting San Diego FC earned a 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi and defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami on Sunday night.
The funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Za'abeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with foreign ministers from a host of countries on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.
