Russell storms to pole ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell took an imperious pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed out. Russell beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by a massive 0.837 seconds while Antonelli, who leads the Britain by 81 points in the championship, will start in 16th. The Italian hit the inside wall at Turn One in the first session and was knocked out. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third ahead of Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar and McLaren’s Lando Norris.

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Lacklustre Ireland succumb to late loss in Kosovo

The Republic of Ireland were left to count the cost of another poor start to a competitive campaign as they fell foul of a late Vedat Muriqi winner in their UEFA Nations League opener in Pristina.

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Isack Hadjar extends contract at Red Bull

Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2027 season. The 21-year-old was promoted to the senior team this season after a rookie year with Racing Bulls and has managed to be closer to Verstappen on pace than any team-mate since Daniel Ricciardo in 2018. His best result this season came with a third place at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Mikel Arteta agrees new deal with Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Arsenal. The 44-year-old’s existing contract with the Premier League champions, signed in September 2024, was due to expire next summer. But the Spaniard, who was appointed in 2019, has committed his future to the club and confirmation of his new agreement is expected during this international break.

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Martin O’Neill ponders Celtic future after Old Firm loss

Martin O’Neill will take stock as his future as Celtic boss comes under further scrutiny following the 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead. The Light Blues cruised to a 3-0 League Cup win over the Hoops at Ibrox last Sunday and, in the Scottish Premiership rematch, a first-half strike by Ryan Naderi took Derek McInnes’ side to within two points of the Hoops at the top of the table going into the international break.

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