Author: Clément Bichon
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Formula 1: Mercedes and McLaren put Pirelli specs through their paces at the Nurburgring
Pirelli’s test protocol in Germany The Grand Prix layout at the Nurburgring was back in use this week, with Mercedes and McLaren both taking over the German circuit. The brief was simple, and pretty strict: a Pirelli tyre test run on 2026-spec cars. The long Nordschleife route was never going to be part of the…
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Formula 1: Racing Bulls boss backs a phased technical tweak
Safety and technical rules set for a reset F1’s rules are being reshaped. The plan is to roll out power-unit fixes in stages. Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has come out in favour of that approach. The key players in the sport, the FIA, the teams and the engine makers, are all in talks…
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Roland-Garros 2026 : The total prize fund for Roland-Garros 2026 set at 61.7 million euros
The 60 million mark is gone The official numbers landed on Thursday. 61.7 million euros. That is the exact pot Roland-Garros will hand out during the 2026 tournament, scheduled from 24 May to 7 June. Compared with last year, the increase is close to 10% — 9.5% to be exact. The direct result at the…
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ATP Barcelona: Third seed makes an early exit as Cameron Norrie moves through
The third seed is out The ATP 500 draw in Barcelona has already lost one of its headline names. Serbian player Hamad Medjedovic, ranked 88th in the world, booked his place in the next round at the expense of Alex De Minaur. The match was wrapped up in straight sets. Official time: one hour and…
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ATP Barcelona: Carlos Alcaraz ruled out after confirmed right wrist injury
A medical issue ends his run early Carlos Alcaraz’s ATP 500 campaign in Barcelona is over before it really got going. The reason for the withdrawal is a joint injury in his right wrist. The call comes after he battled through a first-round win over Otto Virtanen. The cancellation of his scheduled morning practice was…
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NBA: LaMelo Ball fined twice, but avoids suspension
A ruling that hits the wallet only LaMelo Ball remains eligible. He will play in the final play-in qualifier against the Orlando Magic. The NBA has closed its review, and the league has opted for financial punishment only. No suspension has been handed down. The paperwork comes in two parts. The first fine is $35,000,…
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Real Madrid: Camavinga faces an uncertain future after another costly lapse
A reckless mistake with serious consequences The second leg of the quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid ended in a major disciplinary meltdown. The Spanish club saw its hopes of qualification wiped out. Madrid had already hauled themselves back from the first-leg deficit (1-2) and were heading for extra time. Eduardo Camavinga’s introduction changed…
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Udinese vs Parma – Free football prediction and picks – Serie A – April 18, 2026
Udinese vs Parma: a tactical chess match at Bluenergy Stadium Bluenergy Stadium is ready to light up for Serie A matchday 33. Udinese host Parma in a huge fixture in the Italian top flight. The home side arrive on the back of a massive result at San Siro. The visitors are trying to end a…
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion – Free Football Prediction and Picks – Premier League – April 18, 2026
Tottenham – Brighton: a huge night in north London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a massive clash on Saturday night. Tottenham face Brighton on matchday 33. These two clubs arrive in completely different moods in the league. Survival is suddenly a brutal reality for the home side. The tension is building in north London before kick-off.…