Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
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- Jonathan Trott appointed England Lions head coach
- CSK bring in Zaheer Khan as head coach
- Yashbardhan Chauhan’s all-round show seals series for India Under-19
- Rain threat looms over Japan’s chance to get a glimpse of top-flight cricket
- It’s Shafali vs Athapaththu as Sri Lanka seek to stop India juggernaut
- Edwards called up to Australia’s ODI squad for South Africa series
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Nepal fight to stay alive against in-form West Indies
They face a daunting challenge from West Indies, who have hardly had any headaches so far
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Tom Banton 63* sets up nervy win for England
England’s Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland
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Explained: F1’s 24-race future from 2026 onwards
As Formula 1 enters a new period of regulations in 2026 with ever-growing popularity and new race locations floated, this is how the calendar stacks up over the next few years.
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Verstappen accuses Wolff of F1 ‘diversion tactics’
Max Verstappen has accused Toto Wolff of “diversion tactics” after the Mercedes team boss talked up the performance of Red Bull’s new car and power unit during this week’s preseason test in Bahrain.
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McLaren proposes F1 rule changes for safety
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week’s preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1’s new regulations that need to be changed before the first race in Australia, citing safety concerns for two of them.
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Parker, EDD, ‘Lob City’ lead Hall of Fame finalists
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A’mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
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Salman Agha hopes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match will be played in ‘spirit of cricket’
The Pakistan captain did not disclose whether his side would shake hands with India, but called for the game to take centre stage
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Buoyant USA look to stay alive in Super Eights race
Namibia, meanwhile, are winless after two matches
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Federer’s HOF ceremony sells out in 2 minutes
Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said Wednesday in announcing plans to add an outdoor watch party that will make room for thousands more fans.