• Verstappen describes Red Bull as ‘undriveable’ on radio

• Bahrain and Saudi GP decision due after China race

George Russell laid down a further marker as the man to beat in the new Formula One season with a dominant run in qualifying to claim pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. He sealed another front row lockout alongside Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with Russell finishing more than half a second clear of their nearest rival.

The first sprint weekend under the new regulations is a journey into the unknown for teams and drivers and they had only the single hour of practice to understand how best to optimise their cars for energy deployment before qualifying.

• Verstappen describes Red Bull as ‘undriveable’ on radio

• Bahrain and Saudi GP decision due after China race

George Russell laid down a further marker as the man to beat in the new Formula One season with a dominant run in qualifying to claim pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. He sealed another front row lockout alongside Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with Russell finishing more than half a second clear of their nearest rival.

The first sprint weekend under the new regulations is a journey into the unknown for teams and drivers and they had only the single hour of practice to understand how best to optimise their cars for energy deployment before qualifying.

• Verstappen describes Red Bull as ‘undriveable’ on radio

• Bahrain and Saudi GP decision due after China race

George Russell laid down a further marker as the man to beat in the new Formula One season with a dominant run in qualifying to claim pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. He sealed another front row lockout alongside Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with Russell finishing more than half a second clear of their nearest rival.

The first sprint weekend under the new regulations is a journey into the unknown for teams and drivers and they had only the single hour of practice to understand how best to optimise their cars for energy deployment before qualifying.

Cheltenham Festival news on day four at Prestbury Park
Redknapp dares to dream of Gold Cup glory | Mail Niall

Good morning from Cheltenham on the final day of the 2026 festival meeting, on what could be one of the most memorable days here for many a year if Harry Redknapp’s unbeaten chaser, The Jukebox Man, could give his popular and high-profile owner the win in the chasing’s championship race: the Gold Cup .

The Jukebox Man is one of three horses that were involved in a blanket finish to the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day – Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior are the others – that are currently vying for favouritism for the day’s feature race. After plenty of rain overnight, meanwhile, support is also beginning to develop behind Haiti Couleurs, the Welsh Grand National winner, whose stamina is guaranteed.

Cheltenham Festival news on day four at Prestbury Park
Redknapp dares to dream of Gold Cup glory | Mail Niall

Good morning from Cheltenham on the final day of the 2026 festival meeting, on what could be one of the most memorable days here for many a year if Harry Redknapp’s unbeaten chaser, The Jukebox Man, could give his popular and high-profile owner the win in the chasing’s championship race: the Gold Cup .

The Jukebox Man is one of three horses that were involved in a blanket finish to the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day – Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior are the others – that are currently vying for favouritism for the day’s feature race. After plenty of rain overnight, meanwhile, support is also beginning to develop behind Haiti Couleurs, the Welsh Grand National winner, whose stamina is guaranteed.

Cheltenham Festival news on day four at Prestbury Park
Redknapp dares to dream of Gold Cup glory | Mail Niall

Good morning from Cheltenham on the final day of the 2026 festival meeting, on what could be one of the most memorable days here for many a year if Harry Redknapp’s unbeaten chaser, The Jukebox Man, could give his popular and high-profile owner the win in the chasing’s championship race: the Gold Cup .

The Jukebox Man is one of three horses that were involved in a blanket finish to the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day – Jango Baie and Gaelic Warrior are the others – that are currently vying for favouritism for the day’s feature race. After plenty of rain overnight, meanwhile, support is also beginning to develop behind Haiti Couleurs, the Welsh Grand National winner, whose stamina is guaranteed.

Following Taylor’s death, the US limited no-knock warrants. But the Trump administration has quietly rescinded those limits

The night Breonna Taylor died began quietly.

She had spent the evening at home in Louisville. The 26-year-old was an emergency room technician, someone who worked to prevent other people’s tragedies.

Following Taylor’s death, the US limited no-knock warrants. But the Trump administration has quietly rescinded those limits

The night Breonna Taylor died began quietly.

She had spent the evening at home in Louisville. The 26-year-old was an emergency room technician, someone who worked to prevent other people’s tragedies.

Following Taylor’s death, the US limited no-knock warrants. But the Trump administration has quietly rescinded those limits

The night Breonna Taylor died began quietly.

She had spent the evening at home in Louisville. The 26-year-old was an emergency room technician, someone who worked to prevent other people’s tragedies.