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‘Distraught’ Russell skips media duties after Kimi Antonelli title win

George Russell skipped media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix as boss Toto Wolff admitted his driver was suffering a “catastrophic moment” with team-mate Kimi Antonelli celebrating winning the world championship. Russell, 28, was the heavy pre-season title favourite but Antonelli has turned the tables on his experienced team-mate to become the youngest champion in F1 history.

Yahoo Sports · 35m ago
Wolff hits back at critics after title win: "This is Kimi Antonelli!"

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff could not hide his satisfaction with Kimi Antonelli's historic title win at the Mexico City GP, yet again pointing to the naysayers that claimed the Italian was too young for F1. Antonelli's P3 finish at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, behind fellow champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, respectively, was more than enough to secure a historic F1 Drivers' title.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Joe Alt states the obvious issue holding Chargers back from winning

The Los Angeles Chargers hit a dreadful 0-7 start Sunday, falling 24-9 to the Rams inside SoFi Stadium. This now becomes the worst start in the young NFL career of Joe Alt, who has experienced the playoffs every season under Jim Harbaugh. Alt peeled back the curtain on what’s holding the Bolts back from winning. “We gotta score points, and it can’t […] The post Joe Alt states the obvious issue holding Chargers back from winning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The Chicago Cubs had a decent regular season but struggled big time in the postseason.This is because the Cubs were swept by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. Due to this, Chicago should be a busy team this offseason.Now, with the offseason just getting started, a former Cubs pitcher has quickly […] The post Former Chicago Cubs Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
Taylor Walls Becomes First Rays Infielder to Win Gold Glove Award

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls won his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award, becoming the first infielder in franchise history to earn the honor. Walls led MLB shortstops with 21 Defensive Runs Saved in 2026, beating out Bobby Witt Jr. and Andrés Giménez for the American League award.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Kimi Antonelli Makes Formula 1 History by Winning the World Championship!

Kimi Antonelli has officially made Formula 1 history, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport’s history after a third place finish at Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20 year old Mercedes driver secured his first career championship with four races remaining in the 2026 season, capping off an incredible campaign. Although Antonelli did…

Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek

It was announced Sunday evening that the St. Louis Cardinals are declining the option on reliever Ryne Stanek. He had a $6 million option for 2027. Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek #stlcards are declining the team option on setup reliever Ryne Stanek’s contract, per source familiar with team’s decision. Stanek (RHP) becomes a free …

Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix. At 20 years and 68 days old, he became the youngest champion by more than three years to four-time champion Sebastian Vettel and Italy's first since Alberto Ascari of Ferrari in 1953. 

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton lead tributes to talented title winner

Lando Norris hailed the “insane job” Kimi Antonelli has done as the 20-year-old Italian takes over from the British driver as Formula One world champion. Antonelli secured his place in history as F1’s youngest ever champion by finishing third in Mexico City on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
KIMI ANTONELLI MAKES FORMULA 1 HISTORY — THE 20-YEAR-OLD IS OFFICIALLY WORLD CHAMPION!

Formula 1 has a new world champion, and the sport just witnessed history. Kimi Antonelli has officially been crowned the 2026 Formula 1 World Champion , becoming the youngest driver ever to win the championship after finishing third at the Mexican Grand Prix. At just 20 years old, the Mercedes superstar has accomplished something that…

Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
‘He’s done an insane job’: Antonelli’s rivals unite in praise for F1’s youngest champion

Lando Norris: ‘People are not giving him enough credit’ 20-year-old sealed F1 title after finishing third in Mexico Formula One’s leading drivers have been unstinting in their praise for the new champion, Kimi Antonelli, after the Italian driver took his debut title with third place at the Mexican Grand Prix. Antonelli became the youngest world champion at 20 years old in Mexico, sharing a podium with race winner Max Verstappen and second-placed Lewis Hamilton. He has taken the title in only his second year in the sport after a remarkable season including nine wins. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 11h ago
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion with third place in Mexican GP

20-year-old clinches title with four races to go Verstappen wins race ahead of Hamilton Kimi Antonelli closed out with the cool command of the greats to win the Formula One world championship by taking third place in the Mexican Grand Prix, a race won after no little drama by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, from the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton who was left fuming with his ­teammate Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth. In taking his debut F1 title for Mercedes, the 20-year-old Antonelli has etched his name into the record books as the youngest driver to claim the sport’s crown and the first Italian to do so since Alberto Ascari won in 1953. It is Mercedes’ first drivers’ championship since Hamilton last won in 2020 and the team’s 10th. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 12h ago
Havertz becomes EPL's top German scorer in Arsenal win at Liverpool

Kai Havertz’s winning goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 triumph at Liverpool on Sunday made him the record German goalscorer in the Premier League. The Gunners forward surpassed the mark of former Manchester City midfielder İlkay Gündoğan when he tapped home his 46th goal in the competition after 16 minutes at Anfield.

Yahoo Sports · 16h ago