Max Verstappen dominated in Imola to secure his second race victory of the year, sparking hopes of a potential championship charge from the Red Bull driver. The team brought upgrades to the RB21, which allowed the car to move further towards the Dutchman’s preference,

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defense a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start.

United States women's centre Alev Kelter was handed a lenient three-match suspension on Tuesday after receiving a red card for stamping on the head of Australia's Georgina Friedrichs during Saturday's Pacific Four Series clash in Canberra.