Author: Deutsche Presse-Agentur - Dpa
Four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen held off a strong McLaren challenge to claim his second Formula One victory of the season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Italy on Saturday. The Red Bull driver snapped Oscar Piastri’s three-race winning streak, relegating the Australian to third as his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, crossed the line in second. Polesitter Piastri had a strong start to initially retain the lead, while Verstappen struggled and nearly lost second place to Mercedes’ George Russell. But as Piastri lost momentum, Verstappen overtook Russell and made a bold move on the opening lap to pass the…
Max Verstappen reignited his Formula One title defense with a masterful victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, pulling off a daring first-lap overtake and holding off a hard-charging McLaren duo in a thriller that may mark Imola’s final appearance on the F1 calendar. The Red Bull star launched his assault from second on the grid, outbraking standings leader Oscar Piastri into Turn 2 with a breathtaking move around the outside – a pass that set the tone for the rest of the race and showcased Verstappen at his aggressive best. “The start wasn’t perfect, but I thought, ‘Let’s…
Max Verstappen reignited his Formula One title defense with a masterful victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, pulling off a daring first-lap overtake and holding off a hard-charging McLaren duo in a thriller that may mark Imola’s final appearance on the F1 calendar. The Red Bull star launched his assault from second on the grid, outbraking standings leader Oscar Piastri into Turn 2 with a breathtaking move around the outside – a pass that set the tone for the rest of the race and showcased Verstappen at his aggressive best. “The start wasn’t perfect, but I thought, ‘Let’s…
Max Verstappen reignited his Formula One title defense with a masterful victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, pulling off a daring first-lap overtake and holding off a hard-charging McLaren duo in a thriller that may mark Imola’s final appearance on the F1 calendar. The Red Bull star launched his assault from second on the grid, outbraking standings leader Oscar Piastri into Turn 2 with a breathtaking move around the outside – a pass that set the tone for the rest of the race and showcased Verstappen at his aggressive best. “The start wasn’t perfect, but I thought, ‘Let’s…
Alexander Zverev has hit back at criticism of his recent form as he prepares to defend his title at the Italian Open. Speaking Tuesday, the world No. 2 acknowledged he’s been labeled “the worst No. 2 in history” by critics, calling the remarks undeserved. Although Zverev claimed the Munich title last month, he has struggled to make deep runs elsewhere – failing to advance past the quarterfinals at any tournament since his runner-up finish at the Australian Open, where he lost to top-ranked Jannik Sinner. With Sinner serving a three-month doping suspension, Zverev had a prime chance to seize the…
Yussuf Poulsen struck with the final kick of the game to delay Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title party, capping a dramatic 3-3 draw for RB Leipzig on Saturday. Poulsen’s stoppage-time equalizer came after Bayern roared back from two goals down with a flurry – Eric Dier in the 62nd minute, Michael Olise in the 63rd, and Leroy Sane in the 83rd – seemingly sealing the title. Leipzig had surged ahead early through Benjamin Sesko in the 12th and Lukas Klostermann in the 39th, taking advantage of a Bayern side missing suspended top scorer Harry Kane on a wet, nervy afternoon. Kane…
Liverpool clinched its 20th league title in record-equalling fashion, celebrating in style with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham at Anfield, as fans reveled in a championship victory for the first time in 35 years. Their 2020 title win under Jurgen Klopp had been overshadowed by the sterile conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, with final confirmation coming when Manchester City’s loss to Chelsea handed the title to Liverpool. Though the players celebrated in isolation at Formby Hall hotel, thousands of fans defied government restrictions to gather outside Anfield, lighting fireworks and filling the night sky with pyrotechnics to mark the historic…
Liverpool clinched its 20th league title in record-equalling fashion, celebrating in style with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham at Anfield, as fans reveled in a championship victory for the first time in 35 years. Their 2020 title win under Jurgen Klopp had been overshadowed by the sterile conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, with final confirmation coming when Manchester City’s loss to Chelsea handed the title to Liverpool. Though the players celebrated in isolation at Formby Hall hotel, thousands of fans defied government restrictions to gather outside Anfield, lighting fireworks and filling the night sky with pyrotechnics to mark the historic…
Red Bull boss Christian Horner admitted Max Verstappen has a serious rival in Oscar Piastri, calling the young Australian a “very rounded” competitor – but remains optimistic after a strong showing in Saudi Arabia. Verstappen, who started on pole, picked up a five-second penalty for cutting Turn 1 to stay ahead of Piastri – a move that ultimately handed the lead to the McLaren driver during the pit stops. Piastri never looked back, cruising to his maiden win of the season and taking the top spot in the drivers’ championship for the first time in his career, leapfrogging teammate Lando…
Red Bull boss Christian Horner admitted Max Verstappen has a serious rival in Oscar Piastri, calling the young Australian a “very rounded” competitor – but remains optimistic after a strong showing in Saudi Arabia. Verstappen, who started on pole, picked up a five-second penalty for cutting Turn 1 to stay ahead of Piastri – a move that ultimately handed the lead to the McLaren driver during the pit stops. Piastri never looked back, cruising to his maiden win of the season and taking the top spot in the drivers’ championship for the first time in his career, leapfrogging teammate Lando…