Oct 9, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Formula One needs more teams and fewer races and should welcome Michael Andretti’s entry bid as good for business and the spirit of the sport, according to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The Emirati told Reuters at the Qatar Grand Prix he was optimistic the American’s planned 11th team
Month: October 2023
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 9, 2023, 08:34 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lando Norris believes McLaren had the car performance to beat Max Verstappen to victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, but mistakes earlier in the weekend prevented him challenging for the first win of his Formula
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 9, 2023, 06:23 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Red Bull boss Christian Horner remains hopeful his struggling driver Sergio Perez can regain confidence by working with a mental coach, saying his team “desperately” needs the Mexican to return to form. Perez has scored
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorOct 10, 2023, 07:09 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Pirelli has won the contract to remain in its position as Formula One’s sole tyre supplier from 2025 to 2027, with the option to extend an additional year. The Italian tyre manufacturer faced opposition from
Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2023, 09:00 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. EMMANUEL OKOYE STEPPED out of the airport last September in London and the first thing he noticed was the cold. He wasn’t
Graham Hunter, Spain writerOct 10, 2023, 04:49 AM ET Close Graham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team. Luka Modric might be seeing less playing time so far this season for Real Madrid, but his performances prove this might be the best way for
Oct 10, 2023, 03:42 AM ET Formula One’s governing body will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they suffered during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix, it said in a statement. Some of those racing in the heat ended up on the verge of collapse, vomiting and severely dehydrated after
Sam Bruce, Deputy Editor, espn.com.auOct 9, 2023, 06:12 PM Close Sam was brought up on long drives and the dusty fields of north-west New South Wales, where he developed his love of rugby from an early age. He joined ESPN after a five-year stint heading up Fox Sports Australia’s digital rugby coverage. Eddie Jones said
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 9, 2023, 04:50 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Winnipeg Jets announced Monday that franchise cornerstones Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck signed identical seven-year contract extensions carrying an average annual value of $8.5 million. Scheifele and Hellebuyck are into the final seasons of
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Oct 9, 2023, 07:30 AM ET Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games