McLaren's Lando Norris stormed to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix yesterday, a superb drive consigning home favourite Max Verstappen to his first-ever loss in front of his "Orange Army" fans.
The British driver claimed his second career chequered flag after winning in Miami in May, closing Verstappen's lead over him in the world championship to 70 points, with the Dutchman coming second.
Despite raucous encouragement from a packed Zandvoort circuit, Verstappen could not extract enough from his Red Bull to compete with a recently upgraded McLaren that is beginning to look like the car to beat in Formula One.
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Tourism after US terror
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Shiraz's visual tapestry
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Zuko maintains his positive vibes
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Zuko Mdunyelwa is optimistic about winning his place back in the team after overcoming a groin injury.
A giant nail-biter
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Cheetahs have no room to slip
The Cheetahs are under no illusions that a loss against Italian side Zebre could spell the end of their race for the Challenge Cup title.
Mpeku handed his Lions debut
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Aldcroft named to lead Red Roses
Zoe Aldcroft is set to lead England at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil after being named as the team's captain for 2025.
Bulls are not chucking game
While Bulls director of rugby Jake White (above) said they are not kidding themselves about their position and prospects in the Champions Cup, from a coach's perspective he owes it to his players to follow the strategy he set out at the start of the season and rotate his squad regularly.
Stormers treating every Cup match 'like a play-off'
The Stormers are banking on the return of several stalwarts to beef up their team for their must-win Champions Cup game against English side Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium today (kick-off 3pm).