Sebastian Vettel, a four-time world champion, has endured a torrid year at Ferrari, culminating in the Scuderia’s decision to replace him with McLaren’s Carlos Sainz Jr. It was announced, on 10 September, that the German will be joining Racing Point, who will rebrand as Aston Martin, in 2021. The German...
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After a double retirement at Monza, and a no-points finish at Spa, it’s safe to say Ferrari are in an extremely rough position. Their second consecutive non-scoring race means they are now a lowly sixth in the Constructor’s Championship. This was the first time since 1995 that the Scuderia failed...
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Bayern Munich overcame Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in a tightly contested final to claim their sixth UEFA Champions League title. Frenchman Kingsley Coman netted a header in the 59th minute thanks to a superb assist by Joshua Kimmich. Huge credit is due to Hansi Flick, who is the first-ever manager to...
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MS Dhoni, former India cricket captain, announced his retirement from international cricket on 15 August, drawing the curtains on an illustrious sixteen-year long career. The 39-year-old announced his decision in an Instagram post, saying: “Thanks. Thanks a lot for [your] love and support throughout. From 19:29 [hours] consider me as...
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Williams F1 team has been sold to the US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital. The team, who have been under tremendous financial pressure, was put up for sale in May 2020 and have finally found a buyer. The team was co-founded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head...
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on 13 July that they had lifted the two-season European football ban that UEFA had imposed on Manchester City. Instead, they were handed a fine of €10 million, reduced from €30 million. CAS’ reasons for the reversal are to be published in...
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Back-to-back races at Spielberg and Silverstone? Yes, please! Formula 1 took a step closer to starting the 2020 season, announcing that the first eight races would all be held in Europe, starting in Austria on 3-5 July. There will be back-to-back races in Austria and Great Britain, with the latter...
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With Daniel Ricciardo jumping ship from Renault and heading to McLaren, the Enstone-based team has been left with a vacant seat for 2021. Fernando Alonso says he has an idea “in my head” about his future plans – but does that mean returning to the team who powered him to...
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After a period of instability, Scuderia Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel have decided to part ways following the 2020 Formula 1 season. The four-time World Champion and F1’s most successful team were unable to deliver a title, Drivers’ or Constructors’, during their five-year marriage. Vettel’s departure could spark a domino-effect throughout...
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