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Piastri calls Red Bull interest flattering but insists he is happy at McLaren
Oscar Piastri has responded to reports linking him with Red Bull as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen, saying the speculation is flattering but that he had no prior knowledge of it and remains fully committed to McLaren.
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Alonso insists he remains the best driver in F1 despite Aston Martin's struggles
Fernando Alonso has dismissed any suggestion of decline ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, declaring himself the best driver in Formula 1 and pointing to his speed in karts and GT cars as proof his raw pace remains intact despite Aston Martin's difficult 2025 season.
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Leclerc admits Ferrari engine trails Mercedes and Ford-powered Red Bull in 2026
Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari's 2026 power unit is falling short of both Mercedes and the Red Bull-Ford engine on straight-line speed, and says he expects the Scuderia to qualify for an upgrade through F1's new ADUO parity system after the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Haas chief Komatsu opposes cost cap rise to solve F1's 2026 power unit problems
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has pushed back against proposals to raise Formula 1's budget cap as part of efforts to fix the energy-management problems plaguing the 2026 power unit regulations, warning that incremental cap increases undermine the entire purpose of cost controls.
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Antonelli leads Canadian GP practice as Russell spins and three red flags disrupt session
Kimi Antonelli set the pace in Montreal's sole practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix sprint weekend, clocking a 1m13.402s on softs to edge Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who later spun and tapped the barrier at Turn 1.
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FIA explores shorter races as compromise to fix F1's 2027 engine regulations
The FIA is seeking a compromise on planned 2027 power unit changes after Audi, Ferrari and Honda voted against its original proposal. One option under discussion is shortening races on power-hungry circuits to avoid forcing teams into costly chassis redesigns.
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Red Bull dismisses Wolff and Jos Verstappen's very public Montreal meeting as unplanned
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down a widely photographed conversation between Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock, insisting there was no strategic intention behind the meeting.
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Red Bull's Mekies places Mercedes ahead of Ferrari, Red Bull and Audi in F1 engine pecking order
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has publicly ranked Mercedes as the clear leader in F1 power unit performance, grouping Ferrari, Red Bull Ford and Audi together in a chasing pack — comments that arrive as the FIA prepares its first ADUO assessment following the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Wolff defends Antonelli after Russell clash mars Canadian GP sprint
Toto Wolff backed Kimi Antonelli after the teenager clashed with George Russell during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint, calling the incident a learning experience as the Mercedes team-mates battle for championship position for the first time.
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Verstappen warns F1 exit is 'mentally not doable' if 2027 power unit reform fails
Max Verstappen has renewed threats to leave Formula 1 if the series cannot push through a proposed 60-40 combustion-to-electric power split for 2027, with several manufacturers now backtracking on a deal that the FIA had described as agreed in principle.
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Iran's World Cup squad relocates base to Tijuana as US declines overnight stays
Iran's national football team will train out of Tijuana, Mexico, for the 2025 World Cup after the United States indicated it did not want the squad staying overnight on US soil outside of scheduled matches. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the arrangement on Monday.
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Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of lying over assists record controversy
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has publicly accused Roy Keane of putting false words in his mouth after the former United skipper misquoted him on a podcast, claiming Fernandes was chasing individual glory over team results.
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Henderson urges Crystal Palace to 'finish the movie off' for departing Glasner in Leipzig final
Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has called on his teammates to complete a remarkable chapter for outgoing manager Oliver Glasner by winning the UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday.
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Antonelli wins fourth straight race as Russell retires from Canadian GP lead
Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after team-mate George Russell retired with a power unit failure on lap 30, extending Antonelli's championship lead to 43 points. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen.
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Palhinha wants Tottenham stay permanent after sealing Premier League survival
Joao Palhinha has expressed a strong desire to remain at Tottenham after scoring the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Everton that kept Spurs in the Premier League. The 31-year-old is on loan from Bayern Munich, with Tottenham holding a £25.8m option to buy.
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Messi forced off with hamstring injury as World Cup participation hangs in doubt
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute on Sunday with a hamstring problem. Scans confirmed muscle fatigue, with his recovery timeline uncertain less than a month before Argentina begin their World Cup title defence.
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Iran squad to commute from Mexico for World Cup matches after US refuses extended stay
Iran's national team will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, during the 2026 World Cup, crossing the border only for their three Group G fixtures in Los Angeles and Seattle after the United States declined to host the squad for the full tournament.
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Verstappen reveals Red Bull ignored his set-up advice before Canadian GP qualifying
Max Verstappen qualified sixth for the Canadian Grand Prix after Red Bull overruled his set-up preferences, leaving him with tyre temperature problems and a lack of top speed throughout the session. The four-time champion admitted he let the team proceed to prove their approach would not work.
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Gibbs-White backs England to win World Cup despite his own omission from Tuchel's squad
Morgan Gibbs-White has expressed disappointment at being left out of England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel, despite scoring 15 Premier League goals for Nottingham Forest this season. The 26-year-old midfielder says he could not have done more and wishes the selected players well.
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2026 World Cup resale prices fall sharply but Colombia vs Portugal tops $2,500
Average resale prices for FIFA World Cup group-stage matches have dropped to around $550, down from over $700 in April, though marquee fixtures and the final remain eye-wateringly expensive, with some final tickets listed in the millions.
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