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The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix on the new Madring circuit drew criticism from several drivers for its limited overtaking opportunities. Organisers have pledged to work with the FIA and F1 management to redesign parts of the track for next year, with team principals from Ferrari and Mercedes expressing support for changes.
Honda has reshuffled the leadership of its Formula 1 power‑unit project, naming Yoichiro Fukao as the new Large Project Leader and removing Tetsushi Kakuda. The change comes after the Aston Martin‑Honda partnership has struggled, sitting 10th in the constructors’ standings with a best finish of ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Former champion John Newcombe warned that Australian tennis is in decline, urging Tennis Australia to overhaul its programs and development pathways. He criticised new CEO Andrew Abdo’s format‑change proposal and highlighted the nation’s lack of Grand Slam success at the 2026 US Open. The comments come as Tennis Australia seeks to balance commercial growth with nurturing homegrown talent.
Defending champion Marc Marquez claimed victory at the San Marino Grand Prix on the Misano circuit, propelling him to the top of the MotoGP standings with 274 points. He edged out his brother Alex by 0.657 seconds, while fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta finished third. The win also gave Marquez a five‑race win advantage over rival Jorge Martin as the season heads toward Austria.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe reiterated that the federation’s position on the ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes will remain unchanged, emphasizing the importance of competition integrity. He announced he will attend the Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing to defend this stance, while Russian Athletics criticised his personal involvement.
Ukrainian basketball forward Kate Koval left LSU after the program signed a Russian player and after her family was affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She was granted an NCAA waiver and transferred to Baylor University, where she will continue her college career.
Glentoran entered the 2026‑27 Irish Premiership with high expectations but have only secured two wins from six matches, sitting eighth and nine points behind leaders Coleraine. Manager Declan Devine faces mounting pressure as coach Tim McCann and owner Ali Pour demand greater accountability from the squad ahead of a decisive clash with Coleraine.
Canada’s women’s rugby team delivered a dominant performance in their WXV Series opener, beating Scotland 64-26 in Edinburgh. The Canadians crossed the try line ten times, with standout tries from Lizzie Gibson and Olivia Apps, while Scotland managed four tries. The win sets Canada up for a clash with England later in the tournament.
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara said he has turned the page after his £47.1m move to Chelsea fell through just before the transfer window closed. The deal collapsed despite a completed medical, and Camara is now focusing on Monaco’s Ligue 1 campaign.
Russian player Karen Khachanov was defeated by Germany’s Alexander Zverev in three tight sets in the US Open semi‑final. After the match Khachanov criticised Zverev’s lengthy ball‑bouncing routine, saying it disrupted his rhythm, while Zverev admitted he had no clear reason for the habit.