What Ferrari actually meant to do when Lewis Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig"
The Scuderia finished off the podium for a second, consecutive race as Hamilton took fourth with team-mate Charles Leclerc in fifth – the reverse of Budapest – and it is clear what the defining moments were for Ferrari during Sunday’s ...Keep reading
Mercedes’ Wolff wary that Norris and Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders
Mercedes team principal: ‘It could become tighter’
Title leader Antonelli will take grid penalties in Monza
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton are genuine contenders for the Formula One world championship, according to the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, who watched Norris take a decisive win at the Dutch Grand Prix.
With Mercedes’ early-season dominance looking to have been all but erased, Wolff noted that there would be no quick fix for the team who could not develop at the same rate as their rivals because they had opted to use their budget differently.
Continue reading...Alvarez to Arsenal after Atlético booing
Argentinian forward Julián Alvarez has reportedly become a transfer target for Arsenal after being booed during Atlético Madrid's draw with Villarreal. The former Manchester City player appears to be seeking a move away from Atlético, with Barcelona also reportedly interested but potentially lacking the funds to complete a deal.
Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde's omission from Barcelona's squad in their recent win over Elche has opened the door for a potential move to Manchester United, as the Catalan club appears ready to allow the left-back to leave.
Leeds Take Super League Lead as Wigan Reign Ends
Leeds moved to the top of Super League following their impressive victory over York on Sunday, knocking Wigan off the summit after just 48 hours. Both teams are now level on points with intriguing fixtures this week as Leeds face St Helens while Wigan take on Hull KR.
Warrington could still enter the top-two race if either of the leaders slip up. Meanwhile, the league faces uncertainty regarding investment as the NRL future hangs in balance, adding off-field intrigue to the final stages of the season.
