Amara Diallo
Athletics correspondent
Follows sprints and hurdles from the African circuit to the global championships.
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Athletics correspondent
Follows sprints and hurdles from the African circuit to the global championships.
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Formula 1 ·
George Russell’s fifth qualifying defeat to Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the Monaco Grand Prix has exposed a persistent driving-style mismatch on low-energy circuits, while the 19-year-old Italian continues to handle every escalating challenge with remarkable composure.
Formula 1 ·
Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli edged out Max Verstappen to take pole position at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton secured third on the grid as Kim Kardashian made her Formula 1 debut in Monte Carlo.
Tennis ·
French former professional Alize Cornet has publicly criticised Alexander Zverev after the German’s post-match comments following his semi-final victory at the 2026 Roland Garros drew widespread attention.
Formula 1 ·
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso launched a scathing critique of Formula 1’s 2026 hybrid regulations following Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, citing unpredictable engine braking and chronic understeer as key concerns.
Tennis ·
Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has launched a pointed critique of world No. 1 Jannik Sinner following the Italian’s stunning second-round collapse at the 2026 French Open, questioning his hydration and physical preparation protocols.
Formula 1 ·
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc have been called before the FIA stewards in Monaco after arriving late to Thursday’s official press conference, constituting a breach of the sporting regulations ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.
Tennis ·
The 2026 French Open has been rocked by a succession of high-profile exits, injuries, and on-court retirements, leaving the tournament’s latter stages without its biggest names. From Aryna Sabalenka’s stunning quarter-final defeat to Matteo Berrettini’s mid-match withdrawal, Roland Garros has rarely seen such disruption.
Formula 1 ·
Ferrari announced a multi-year contract extension with Charles Leclerc on Wednesday, binding the Monegasque driver to the Scuderia well beyond his existing deal through 2027. The decision raises legitimate questions about whether loyalty to Maranello serves Leclerc’s championship ambitions.
Tennis ·
Tennis legend John McEnroe has warned Alexander Zverev that Czech teenager Jakub Mensik poses a genuine threat in Friday’s Roland Garros semi-final, following Mensik’s commanding 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Joao Fonseca.
Formula 1 ·
Fernando Alonso sparked debate ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix by claiming hybrid engines have cost Formula 1 nearly a decade of pure racing. The evidence presents a more complex picture.
Tennis ·
Serena Williams will make her long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the WTA 500 event at Queen’s Club in London, with a broader grass-court campaign — potentially including Wimbledon singles — already in motion behind the scenes.
Formula 1 ·
Despite sharing the same Mercedes power unit, McLaren and Mercedes have made contrasting gearbox ratio choices that are producing measurable performance differences across circuits in the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Formula 1 ·
Polish endurance ace Robert Kubica will sit down with Autosport on 9 June for a reader-driven interview ahead of his latest campaign at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Readers have until 5 June to submit their questions.
Tennis ·
Iga Swiatek’s quest for a fifth Roland Garros title ended in a straight-set fourth-round defeat to Marta Kostyuk on her 25th birthday, drawing sharp criticism from tennis pundits.
Tennis ·
World No. 28 Anastasia Potapova ended Coco Gauff’s title defence at Roland Garros with a gruelling three-set victory, while Aryna Sabalenka reached a historic milestone with her fourth-round win.
Formula 1 ·
The FIA is deploying two distinct safety interventions at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix — disabling active aerodynamics across the entire lap and enforcing a dedicated engine map that curtails MGU-K power delivery at significantly lower speeds than standard circuits.
Tennis ·
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca produced the biggest win of his career at Roland Garros, defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 in the third round to cast serious doubt over the Serbian veteran’s pursuit of a record 25th major title.
Tennis ·
World No 1 Jannik Sinner suffered his earliest Grand Slam defeat in three years at Roland Garros, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in five sets after being hampered by illness, with the Italian now facing a significant points drop ahead of Wimbledon.
Formula 1 ·
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is exploring a Formula 1 entry, but record team valuations, logistical constraints, and the complexity of launching a 12th team present significant obstacles. Christian Horner’s potential involvement has added intrigue to a situation that remains, according to insiders, far from any concrete decision.
Formula 1 ·
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton brought his mother Carmen Larbalestier to meet Kim Kardashian and her children at Nobu Malibu, fulfilling a promise reportedly made at Super Bowl LX earlier this year.