AND MEZZOLOMBARDO ITALYOne European Cup and two Youth European Cups took place in the span of three weeks in Austria and Italy Taking place from 3 to 5 May at the famous Bloc House in Graz the fourth IFSC Youth European Cup of the 2024 season featured the participation of 372 young climbers from 30 countries competing in six Boulder events of three age categories – U16 For the complete results of the event click here with a Youth European Cup taking place over two days and a European Cup closing the show on Saturday A total of 143 athletes participated in the two events For the complete results of the Youth event click here For the complete results of the European Cup click here Both events were live-streamed, and are available on-demand on the IFSC Europe YouTube channel The IFSC European Cup Series 2024 will continue in Augsburg where Lead and Speed competitions are scheduled to take place on 21 and 22 June News and updates about all IFSC European events are available on the IFSC website and the Federation’s digital channels: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn. The son did not leave the house and was thus arrested in the act A 46-year-old man was stabbed by his 19-year-old son last night in Mezzolombardo in the province of Trento Investigators are currently reconstructing the dynamics of the case The Carabinieri of the Trento radiomobile section intervened on site According to an initial reconstruction by the Carabinieri the boy may have intervened to defend his mother who was being attacked by her husband The investigations by the Investigative Unit of the Provincial Command coordinated by the Public Prosecutor of the Trento Prosecutor's Office are continuing to reconstruct what happened last night Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Archive Architecture passed away after being hit by a car in Italy’s northern Trentino region The 19-year-old cyclist died during a training outing on Friday as per the Italian Professional Cyclists’ Association (ACCPI) the paramedics did their utmost to save her life along with the evacuation by a hospital helicopter "Our thoughts are with the family of our associate and with all those who today are devastated by the pain of yet another life lost to road violence," the ACCPI said in a statement The team Mendelspeck rider was training between Mezzocorona and Mezzolombardo when a car smacked into her while attempting to overtake another vehicle Sara was riding alongside her brother Christian The Italian cyclist joined the continental-level team last year and had a blasting season including victory at the Under-23 Giornata Nazionale Rosa one-day race and fourth place in the team time trial at October’s Italian national championships Team director Renato Pirrone described her as a "fantastic person but now we are left with the pain of what could have been and won’t ever come to pass." placing second in the Madison in the Italian Nationals in 2021 In the frame of the IFSC Europe Plenary Assembly 2024 the Continental Council celebrated and recognised the dedication of several Natonal Federations and Local Event Organisers (LOCs) in creating sustainble events and competitions presenting six of them with this year’s IFSC Europe Sustainability Awards The Awards are part of a broader initiative promoted by the IFSC Europe Sustainability Commission, who continues to actively work and provide the resources for organisers to reach their goals. The recipeints of the Silver Awards are as follows: The recipeints of the Bronze Awards are as follows: The collective effort of the European LOCs highlights the growing importance of sustainability at Climbing events globally. an enchanting alpine town in Isartal/Valle Isarco earned its place among Italy's most beautiful villages the town captivates visitors at every turn preserves the allure of the late Middle Ages Ratschings/Racines is one of the largest communities on the southern side of the main Alpine ridge Ratschings is an unspoilt area full of natural treasures and sights including the impressive waterfalls of the Gilfenklamm Gorge near Stange and the Becherhaus mountain hut Stadttheater Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Platz 1 Stage 2 from Mezzolombardo to Sterzing/Vipiteno-Ratschings/Racines stands as the race's queen stage covering 178 km and tackling 3,750 meters of climbing From the flat start in Mezzolombardo (Trentino) riders face the Petersberg/Monte San Pietro KOM followed by a series of punchy climbs and descents - a combination designed to wear down the peloton before the decisive latter half A long false flat leads the race into Südtirol/Alto Adige and the town of Sterzing/Vipiteno where riders tackle two laps of a 16 km circuit Each lap features the testing climb to Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra - 4 km averaging 7% with sections over 10% - followed by a technical descent that ends 8 kilometers from the finish A sharp right-hander marks the last kilometer The finish straight in central Sterzing/Vipiteno rises slightly with the final meters contested on distinctive porphyry cobblestones The side events program for the 2025 Tour of the Alps kicks off on Sunday April 20 in San Lorenzo Dorsino with the official Team Presentation at the Municipal Theatre This charming Trentino village will set the stage for a week filled with thrilling climbs and spectacular cycling—accompanied by a packed lineup of activities designed to engage audiences of all ages Just five days remain until the start of the 2025 Tour of the Alps will hold its 48th edition from April 21 to 25—a week that promises powerful stories and emotional moments Showcasing the stunning roads of the Euregio Tirol–Südtirol/Alto Adige–Trentino the Tour of the Alps once again aims to captivate not only passionate fans but also the communities along the route and the global audience watching live in over 100 countries The Tour of the Alps serves as a cultural bridge and a symbol of unity—an ever more significant message in today’s world Every stage becomes a celebration of sport as a means of connection San Lorenzo Dorsino will come alive with music The day will culminate in the Teams Presentation at 5 PM at the Municipal Theatre followed by a special event: the presentation of the book "Vicini alle Nuvole" featuring Eurosport Italy commentators Luca Gregorio will renew the bond between the Tour of the Alps and Aquila Basket Trento already celebrated during the “Ride&Dunk” event at Il T Quotidiano Arena the Italian Serie A basketball team returns the favor taking part with its players and offering kids a chance to test their skills on the court with Aquila coaches cycling lovers in San Lorenzo Dorsino can enjoy a group ride with former pro Daniel Oss while younger riders take part in the “Children’s Sprint.” Mezzolombardo will host a solemn and meaningful moment The Tour of the Alps will honor the memory of Sara Piffer the young cyclist from Palù di Giovo who tragically lost her life in January while training in the area This emotional tribute will also shine a light on road safety—one of the key issues the Tour of the Alps is committed to—supported once again by the Michele Scarponi Foundation students from the local Sports High School will take on the role of reporters interviewing pro riders and gaining hands-on experience in sports journalism fans will wait for the stage three outcome with live music and a special exhibit of vintage “Eroica” bicycles in Pflegplatz/Piazza del Magistrato the spotlight will shine on local hero Felix Gall A special street artwork will be unveiled in his honor in the Marktplatz of Sillian accompanied by an exciting performance from freerider Gabriel Widmer over 150 children will take part in a full day of activities on and off the bike celebrating the spirit of the Euregio—a symbol of cross-border unity and the foundation of the Tour of the Alps since its inception the final days of the race will also feature the Bike Experience powered by Infront—an exclusive three-day cycling event through Südtirol/Alto Adige and Osttirol will also feature prominently in the side events Full details available at tourofthealps.eu Even those who can’t join in person from April 21–25 can be part of the #TotA experience—beyond TV broadcasts the #LiveUphill Challenge returns on the Rouvy platform allows riders around the world to tackle the final kilometers of each of the five stages at home with their smart trainers Those who complete all five courses will be eligible to win exclusive Tour of the Alps prizes Another major cycling community joins the #TotA family this year: FantaCycling the popular fantasy cycling app with thousands of fans worldwide FantaCycling is launching a free fantasy league dedicated to the Tour of the Alps FantaCycling will also host daily live shows from the race on YouTube and Twitch offering a fresh perspective and deepening fan engagement “the regions hosting the Tour of the Alps—especially the stage towns—have truly embraced its values actively contributing to a unique atmosphere This local involvement breathes life into our project: a celebration of cycling as a people’s sport deeply rooted in the community and able to unite landscapes 160 athletes took part and delivered a strong showing with great event organisation and routesetting The men's podium was dominated by French athletes with an outstanding performance by Leo Favot that finished with a perfect final round - flashing all the problems On top of the women's podium there was a name you already know from the Youth Cups earlier this season the up-and-coming rising Slovenian superstar Jennifer Eucharia Buckley,at 16-years-old,won gold with four tops in the final The second place was also won by a young athlete and the third by Lucile Saurel from France The European Cup in Klagenfurt was streamed on the IFSC Europe YouTube channel The next European event will be the Speed Cup in Mezzolombardo, Italy, on the beginning 25 May. Before that, on the first weekend of May, Austria Climbing will host another event in Graz, with the Youth Boulder Cup - all events will also be covered on the European YouTube Channel. Awful news. 19-year-old Sara Piffer, a rising cycling star from Trentino, Italy, was killed after being struck by a driver while training on the Rotaliana plain overtook another vehicle and collided with Piffer A post shared by Women’s Cycling News (WCN) (@womenscycling_news) The force of the impact threw her to the ground, leaving her unconscious on the road. Emergency responders arrived quickly, and given the severity of her injuries, an air ambulance was called in. While medical personnel worked to save her, using a defibrillator and other life-saving measures, Piffer could not be saved, according to Rai News. Piffer rode for the Continental Team Mendelspeck since 2024 She had a strong performance at the Italian national elite championships she finished 18th at the UCI junior road worlds She also finished eighth at the Italian national road championships and sixth at the Italian national time trial championships Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Receive our weekly Newsletterand set tailored daily news alerts Targeted automation upgrades contributed to the boost in output Clothing/​Footwear, Industrial Karl Mayer Rotal began the construction of steam-heated drying cylinders for its denim and sizing lines in 2016 and very quickly the business skyrocketed almost 800 drying cylinders were made at the company’s plant in Mezzolombardo “Achieving the goal of a thosuand cylinders in a year has been a constant ambition for us since 2018 even in the recent times of strict lockdowns,” says Karl-Heinz Vaassen head of the textile drying profit centre at Karl Mayer Rotal “Our team continuously developed its know-how and invested in targeted automation upgrades in order to achieve the output leap These measures have eliminated bottlenecks in the production chain and accelerated time-consuming production steps.” The company’s drying cylinders have become bestsellers thanks to uncompromisingly high quality and safety coupled with an unbeatable price-performance ratio they exhibit absolutely round shapes and uniform wall thicknesses ensuring extremely homogeneous heat transfer An anti-adhesive coating developed in-house also makes universal use possible for a wide variety of applications The coating is durable and meets all the requirements of the EU chemicals regulation REACH With these performance-optimised drying cylinders the energy efficiency of the overall cylinder dryer system can be optimised for specific applications www.karlmayer.com  The father of 19-year-old Sara Piffer has given a message of forgiveness to the driver who killed his daughter while she was training between Mezzocorona and Mezzolombardo while initial reports indicate that the driver collided with Piffer after attempting to overtake another vehicle Speaking with Italian media Because I think he’s suffering right now too.’ So I decided to forgive him Piffer had been riding for the Continental Team Mendelspeck since 2024 she showcased her talent on the international stage with an 18th-place finish at the UCI junior road world championships She also finished eighth at the Italian national road championships and sixth at the Italian national time trial championships He spoke about his daughter as well and the memory he will always have of her I am grateful for having had her; I am only grateful for that She was always cautious and happy to be able to go to training with her brother because they didn’t always manage to go together,” he said we are always careful; it’s the others who aren’t careful of us.’ And unfortunately Lorenzo Piffer said everyone needs more common sense they put other people’s lives at risk,” he said Karl Mayer Rotal has developed a new indigo yarn dyeing technology called GreenDye which can achieve very significant savings in water Clothing/​Footwear The company has installed a 13-metres-long 1:10 scale GeenDye pilot line at its showroom in Mezzolombardo in northern Italy and is now producing samples of what the technology can do Speaking at the latest Textile Machinery Webtalk organised by Germany’s VDMA on 24 September Karl Mayer Rotal’s chief of technology and products explained that the GreenDye process is based on dyeing in a nitrogen atmosphere The nitrogen technology can achieve three times the pick-up of a conventional dye vat due to a longer dwelling time and the increased indigo penetration and fixation This drastically reduces the length and the number of vats required for a specific installation and allows savings in the consumption of hydrosulphite and caustic soda of more than 50% along with a similar reduction in water consumption Agazzi showed the typical results of what can be achieved with a three-vat GreenDye compared to a conventional nine-vat installation when producing a 4% indigo shade at thirty metres per minute The conventional system would require 29kh/h of hydrosulphite and caustic soda in a 560-metre yarn pass while GreenDye needs 10 kg/h in a much shorter 320-metre yarn pass The conventional system would at the same time consume 12 lt/kg of final washing water and GreenDye only 6 lt/kg The first industrial-scale GreenDye unit is scheduled to be installed in mid-2021 but we are still positive that this will go ahead,” Agazzi said www.karlmayer.com Nien Hsing buys first Karl Mayer Greendye system Karl Mayer partners with leading denim brands which was a record year in the company’s history the number of employees had risen from 23 to 103 Industrial warp preparation for weaving and technical textiles celebrated the company’s 20th anniversary and two decades of innovations for the warp preparation industry the first joint project with Karl Mayer began in 1992 Only six years later Karl Mayer Rotal was founded marking the start of an era full of innovations and expansion which was a record year in the company’s history and the turnover had grown from EUR 2.6 million to EUR 65 million Karl Mayer Rotal is a market leader in sizing machines as well as in the field of indigo dyeing for denim fabrics “This Italian plant is the denim centre of excellence of the Karl Mayer Group There trendsetter solutions for the customers are developed and an own academy and development centre will be established by the year 2019,” the manufacturer reports Considerable financial means are invested in the research and development of new solutions “Twenty years of innovation that has allowed us to take on a highly competitive market where research and quality are the key in opening up new business channels with the help of our talented team They are the people who have made us a world leader in our industry,” said Enzo Paoli the company organised a celebration in the assembly hall in Mezzolombardo and the business partners had been invited but also some of the region’s most prominent figures including the President of the Autonomous Province of Trento and Marco Giglioli of Confindustria Trento the Employer’s Association of the Province of Trento a presentation on technical solutions and applications as well as numerous opportunities to share memories with one another and celebrate all that has been achieved “It was an excellent event with an incredible atmosphere,” commented Dr Helmut Preßl New competence centre features a GREENDYE pilot installation open the new competence centre for denim customers Karl Mayer Rotal expanded its denim centre of excellence with an in-house show for its customers There is now a brand-new competence centre featuring a GREENDYE pilot installation show room and meeting rooms in an area covering 500 square metres The expansion offers customers new opportunities to make their production more efficient and sustainable as demonstrated by an event programme that included a factory tour machinery show and specialist presentations Around 34 representatives from international customers accepted the invitation to Mezzolombardo guests were particularly impressed by the 13-metre-long pilot installation The equipment is used to simulate the environmentally friendly and efficient nitrogen dyeing technology in real-life conditions on a scale of 1:10 Karl Mayer Rotal stands out thanks to its comprehensive service “The customers can come to us with their yarn we then turn it into woven fabrics that are comparable with previous products Many guests were I was even able to discuss some specific projects,” said Stefano Agazzi when summarising the event’s success The Autonomous Province of Trento has added an important set of documents to the public cultural heritage: the archive of the Counts Spaur of Castel Valer In 2012 the Autonomous Province of Trento has added an important set of documents to the public cultural heritage: the archive of the Counts Spaur of Castel Valer This archive group was declared of great historical interest in 1964 because of the “large number of documents written on parchment and on paper from several centuries regarding the history of Jurisdiction in Sporo and extensively in Trentino”; it consists of about 1450 archival units dating back the second half of the 13th century to the first half of the 20th century for a total of about 15 linear metres of documentation The reference geographical area includes the areas of Tassullo The oldest document dates back to 1231 (it was copied in 1317 and it concerns the investiture of the Bishop of Trento while the first original document dates back to 1285 (it concerns land purchasing in Molveno); both documents are not directly related to the Counts Spaur Below is a sort of review of content-based review - worth mentioning are: certificates of feudal rights dating from the 14th century and in particular the investitures which the Counts Spaur received in relation to both Tyrolean feuds (Castel Rovina in Sporminore and jurisdiction of Spor Castel Flavon and jurisdiction of Castel Flavon tithes in Termeno; Lichtenberg Castle in Prato allo Stelvio goods and rentals in Ciardes; feudal rights in Termeno) and to feuds attributable to the bishop of Trento (jurisdiction of Fai and Zambana castle and farms of Mezzolombardo; feudal rights in Nave San Rocco Roncio and Menas; goods in Cortaccia and a quarter of the tithe in Romallo) concerning the jurisdictional and administrative functions of the “giudizio” (jurisdiction) of Spor which since 1785 was unified in the so-called “giudizio” of Spor Flavon and Belfort (notarial registers and dossiers of trial records from the first half of the 17th century to 1800) Mezzolombardo...) often appear as opposing party to the Counts Spaur; some other times they produce themselves their own documents (“atti della regola delle Quattro Ville” - i.e documents concerning the body of rules for the communities of Tassullo and a copy of the “carta di regola” for the communities of Fai and Zambana There are copious notary deeds (written both on parchment and on paper) and private documents concerning the management of the huge heritage of the Counts Spaur; they attest sales There are also a lot of administrative and accounting records in so-called “urbari” and inventories of real and personal property; financial statements There are also a lot of documents which - apart from implying obvious implications about heritage - are related to individuals’ biographical events agreements in the field of marriage and estates and more recently (since the 18th century) The list wouldn’t be complete without important sources about some members of the Spaur dinasty which go beyond the family or genealogical sphere depending on the office held and activities performed; it is the case of Volcmaro di Burgstall and Pietro Spaur the archive at issue reveals a broadening in terms of quantity and differentiation of information material; as a matter of fact exemplified by several samples of school notebooks Also worth mentioning is the rich collection of letters: more than 5,000 letters dating back to the period between the 17th and 20th centuries At present time the archive is still being inventoried but nonetheless it provides us with a detailed list which is accessible at the Provincial Archive Office of Trento; some documents The inmates at the Castle of Arco had to pay their own meals In a register of the municipal archives of Folgaria every detail was noted also whether the vegetables were dressed with vinegar L'archivio è incardinato nella Soprintendenza per i beni culturali della Provincia autonoma di Trento © 2014 - 2025 TrentinoCultura - Conception and coordination: Department for Culture write us Avrebbe compiuto 20 anni a ottobre Sara Piffer trentina di Paiù di Giovo dove abitava con i familiari aveva iniziato a gareggiare per il Velo Sport Mezzocorona con buoni profitti con il Team Mendelspeck Ge-Man era riuscita a vincere a Corridonia e nella crono di Verla/Maso Roncador nel suo Trentino aveva sfiorato il bersaglio classificandosi in seconda posizione Sara è stata vice campionessa d'Italia della Madison nel 2021 La nuova stagione che stava per iniziare l'avrebbe vista ancora con le insegne della Mendelspeck United Arab Emirates: French driver Pierre Gasly ( Alpine F1 Team) and japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda ( Visa Cash App RB Racing) are seen during the Drivers Parade before the FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi The Jeddah Corniche Circuit has garnered a reputation for being notoriously difficult to overtake on the Grand Prix often compensates for the lack of overtaking with its history of race-altering Safety Car moments While not as decisive in shaping the outcome of the 2025 edition of the Saudi Arabian GP the circuit still lived up to its disruptive nature Bernd Maylander was called into action on the very first lap of the 50-lap race following a crash involving Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly Tsunoda and Gasly went side-by-side into the fast left-hander at Turn 4 The Frenchman attempted to hold his A525 around the outside of the #22 driver’s RB21 but the Japanese ace understeered into the #10 car The collision sent both drivers careening into the barriers suffering a completely destroyed rear wing and retiring from the race immediately the mechanics opted to retire the 24-year-old from the Grand Prix the Alpine driver shared his perspective on the incident He agreed with what the footage showed—that he had left Tsunoda enough room on the inside when asked whether Tsunoda should have been penalized by the stewards I know [he] didn’t mean anything but it’s just an unfortunate outcome Obviously it should not [have] happened,” he explained Gasly’s POV on the collision with Yuki. #SaudiArabianGP pic.twitter.com/r3On9FhMLG — Hawk (@Hawk9248) April 20, 2025 Tsunoda and Gasly, in fact, go a long way back. The Japanese racing ace made his F1 debut in 2021 alongside Gasly at AlphaTauri (now RB) and over the two seasons they spent as teammates the pair built a strong friendship before Gasly moved on to Alpine in 2023 In fact, the #10 driver was among those who reached out to Tsunoda with a helping hand when it was announced that the Japanese driver would be racing for the main Red Bull team starting from the 2025 Japanese GP the Frenchman’s comments reflect the mutual respect they share and his understanding that their clash might simply have been a racing incident between two former teammates Post Edited By:Somin Bhattacharjee Anirban Aly Mandal Anirban Aly Mandal is an F1 writer at The SportsRush Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 on his computer With over half a decade's worth of time spent religiously following the sport he’s dived deep into the world of motorsports Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports and the law His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa Don’t miss theseVidit Dhawan • Apr 18 Senior F1 Journo Discusses Saudi PIF ‘Throwing the Absolute Bank’ to Make It Happen F1 Teams Advised to Stay Away From Franco Colapinto Because of “Extra Nonsense” “Not That Far Off”: Pierre Gasly Warns Rivals After Heroic Bahrain Quali Effort Pierre Gasly Reached Out to Give ‘Advice’ After Best Friend Yuki Tsunoda Got Red Bull Call-Up “Where Should Max Have Gone?”: Helmut Marko Berates FIA for ‘Harsh’ Verstappen Penalty Oscar Piastri’s Key Strength Could Pay ‘Dividends’ in the Intense Championship Fight Ahead United Arab Emirates: Dutch driver Max Verstappen ( Oracle Red Bull Racing) talk to the media after Qualifying Session of the FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi Although technological advancement has helped narrow down the differences between sim and actual racing there are still some things that drivers only experience in real life pointed this out while taking part in the 2025 iRacing Daytona 24 Hours for Team Redline the Dutchman stated that the biggest difference between the two was “of course With F1 drivers experiencing 5G forces in real-life cars replicating the same conditions on a simulator would be almost impossible He added that the closest way to replicate real-life G-forces was by using a motion rig while sim racing he cautioned that doing so would significantly reduce driving speed Verstappen also acknowledged that there were various similarities and as you see in this race now (pointing to the screen) so you have to make the right call to be on the right tire It is exactly the same as it is in real life“ Max on the differences and similarities of sim and real racing And yes, dog confirmed pic.twitter.com/hup6niaJq6 — Team Redline (@TeamRedlineSim) January 18, 2025 he stated that technological advancements have brought sim racing approximately 90 to 95% closer to real-life racing what remains missing is the sensation of being strapped into the car and experiencing the G-forces This might explain why Verstappen actively participates in sim racing during non-F1 weekends Verstappen has been head and shoulders above the competition in recent seasons he secured his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship Jarno Opmeer—a two-time champion—this dominance is fueled by the 27-year-old’s passion for sim racing “If they want to get to his level, they don’t have any other choice [but to get into sim racing], otherwise you won’t get good enough,” Opmeer told Formule1.nl “I think everyone will agree with me that Max has just a little more than the rest And I’m a bit convinced that it’s also because of sim racing“ one might wonder why not all drivers participate in sim racing Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggests that sim racing is better suited to younger drivers who didn’t have the opportunity to use such technology in their early careers However, the Austrian did admit that his son, Jack, did benefit from it immensely, something that came as a huge surprise to him. Wolff revealed in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport that although his son had never driven on a track before he managed to set the quickest time after learning the circuit on the simulator Vidit Dhawan Don’t miss theseVidit Dhawan • Apr 09 Championship Stars to Lion Symbol: Max Verstappen Sported One-of-a-Kind Tag Heuer After Japanese GP Win “I Don’t Expect That From You”: Mark Webber Confronted as Oscar Piastri Overlooked for a Shot at Win Kelly Piquet and Rebecca Donaldson Forget Rivalry Between BFs Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz to Unite for a Day Date United Arab Emirates: Mexican driver Sergio Perez ( Oracle Red Bull Racing) is seen on the Grid before the National Anthem during the FIA Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates | Credits- IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire After months of speculation and a lot of back and forth, Sergio Perez’s Red Bull exit was finally confirmed on Wednesday. The Mexican is yet to announce his future plans. Red Bull (and presumably other teams) may have lost their faith in Perez who finished eighth in the 2024 championship standings the son of billionaire Carlos Slim — one of Perez’s biggest financiers — penned an emotional note for the Guadalajara-born after the news came out “You will always be a special reference as a driver The post reaffirmed his and his father’s faith in Perez, who struggled right through 2024. His driving style just could just not sync with the RB20’s handling — Carlos Slim Domit (@Carlos_Slim_D) December 18, 2024 Perez did have some amazing moments with Red Bull since joining in 2021 He achieved 29 podium finishes and five victories playing a crucial role in helping the Milton Keynes-based team secure the Constructors’ title in 2022 and 2023 But finishing seven places below Verstappen in the 2024 standings which contributed to Red Bull losing the Constructors’ title Cadillac Racing, set to join the grid in 2026, will be in need of two drivers Given that most current teams are unlikely to make significant changes to their driver line-ups between 2025 and 2026 Perez could become a strong candidate due to his extensive experience Cadillac F1: Everything you need to know about the new 11th team: will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as the 11th team under new regulations — Initially developed as Andretti Global, the entry evolved into a collaboration with General… pic.twitter.com/yHjJ4bmm4R — This is Formula 1 (@ThisIsFormu1a1) November 27, 2024 The new team would be looking for sponsors too If billionaire investors like Carlos Slim are willing to back Perez a seat with Cadillac could become a reality Don’t miss theseSomin Bhattacharjee • Nov 11 Spanish Report Claims Sergio Perez to Remain at Red Bull After Thumbs Up to $40 Million Sponsor New Bond With Franco Colapinto Could Lead to Sergio Perez’s Billionaire Sponsor Ending His Red Bull Run “Bortoleto Outqualifying a Red Bull”: Fans Remind Helmut Marko About “B-Grade Driver’s” Response to His Comments on Track Max Verstappen’s Manager Warns Red Bull on TikTok Content: “Don’t Make Those Kinds of Videos With a 4x Champ” “I’ll Learn From That”: Liam Lawson Vows to Never Repeat Indecent Gesture Made at Sergio Perez in 2024 With Lewis Hamilton now set to drive for Ferrari from the 2025 season onwards George Russell finds himself as the de facto leader at Mercedes with 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli drafted in as a replacement for the #44 driver With Russell set to compete in his seventh F1 season this year despite only being 26 he understands he’s entered into a transitional phase in his career where he is seen as one of the more experienced drivers “I recognize my role as a [more] experienced driver. There are many young drivers who arrive on the starting grid, and this makes you understand that you are no longer a young person. I’m entering a new chapter in my career,” he said as quoted by Formula Passion “My goals are very much the same and the approach has not changed.” Enjoy the first instalment of a two-part exclusive interview with George — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) January 28, 2025 Russell believes he is at that age when most F1 drivers achieve success in the sport He cited the examples of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton to explain his point “Lewis was 29 years old when he joined Mercedes and started winning all the championships while Michael Schumacher was 30 years old at Ferrari Today everyone starts younger and younger; my debut took place at the age of 20 but now I feel ready to fill roles within the team,” he explained Antonelli’s debut has sparked immense discussion around the Italian’s chances of driving a front-running car with such less experience his teammate Russell is pretty confident that the 18-year-old has what it takes to succeed in the sport “He does not yet have the necessary experience but I am sure that he will prepare very quickly,” believes Russell Mercedes have given Antonelli a lot of track time in older-spec F1 machinery to get him up to speed with the challenge of a full-time season in the sport the Brackley-based team is aware that the 18-year-old will make mistakes But the team is fine with that eventuality as they see the 2025 season as a transitionary phase for the competition as they gear up for the all-important 2026 regulations reset Post Edited By:Vidit Dhawan Don’t miss theseAnirban Aly Mandal • Apr 13 “You in School?”: George Russell Left in Disbelief as Kimi Antonelli Tries to Hire Him as Math Tutor James Allison Explains Why W16 Is More “Well-Mannered” Than Mercedes’ Last Year’s Challenger “He’s the Polar Opposite”: Fans Unsurprised by How Kimi Raikkonen Treated Kimi Antonelli on First Meet When ‘Iceman’ Kimi Raikkonen Snubbed Kimi Antonelli James Allison Reveals the ‘Most Delightful’ Thing About Kimi Antonelli After Japanese Grand Prix United Arab Emirates: Dutch driver Max Verstappen | Credits- IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire Max Verstappen has cemented his name among the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time Despite facing considerable challenges and faster opponents last season However, it wasn’t always this way. While he was widely regarded as a child prodigy, High Performance podcast guest Calum Nicholas noted “I think it was so obvious that there was just this raw untamed talent in Max that was going to be incredible.” he was also error-prone and reckless in his early years Red Bull faced reliability issues in 2016 and 2017 making it difficult to gauge his true potential Fans had to wait a few more years to see his actual ceiling—and he didn’t disappoint he continues to break records and now holds the third-highest number of wins in F1 history trailing only Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher So what development led to Verstappen being so good “I think what’s made Max so great now is that he’s mastered all those other little things like his awareness of what else is going on in a race like his ability to sort of control a race,” answered Nicholas “I think he’s so formidable because he just does everything well The thing that you’ve seen in past champions is that it’s not just about one bit of talent or speed or whatever It’s that they manage everything in the paddock so well we’ve watched Max mature into this guy that just seems untouchable,” he added In 2016 the world was mesmerized by the talent of young Max verstappen https://t.co/xWPuqhOF3h pic.twitter.com/SxrzfelMY7 — Dutchmaxflying (@dutchmaxflying) February 13, 2025 The grid of 20 drivers is an exclusive club Podcast host Jake Humphrey shares an anecdote with David Coulthard from his days working in F1 He recalls that while Coulthard had his good days he wanted to know what made him inferior to Michael Schumacher Coulthard’s response provided valuable insight but then beyond a certain moment—in the rain an hour into a Grand Prix—he [Schumacher] had the spare capacity to do a little bit more And I’m really interested in this phenomenon.” Humphrey then asked Calum Nicholas if he had seen Verstappen exhibit a similar “spare capacity.” Nicholas pointed to Verstappen’s absolute dominance in 2023 Perhaps Verstappen’s most impressive recent performance came in Brazil he secured victory in challenging weather conditions—a result that proved instrumental in sealing his title last year Tanish Chachra Tanish Chachra is the Motorsport editor at The SportsRush He saw his first race when F1 visited India in 2011 his romance with the sport has been seasonal until he took up this role in 2020 Reigniting F1's coverage on this site Tanish has fallen in love with the sport all over again He loves Kimi Raikkonen and sees a future world champion in Oscar Piastri Don’t miss theseAnirban Aly Mandal • Apr 02 “That’s His Opinion”: Helmut Marko Puts Down Max Verstappen’s Criticism of Lawson-Tsunoda Swap “Max Verstappen Doesn’t Like the Car but He’s Still Fast”: Guenther Steiner Doesn’t Buy ‘Bad Car’ Excuse for Liam Lawson Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda Sparring in Suzuka Could Break One of the Two Biggest Records Held by Red Bull Drivers A dramatic intervention by the Carabinieri after a fatal stabbing in a family the Carabinieri of Trento were called to intervene in an apartment in Mezzolombardo was fatally stabbed by his own 19-year-old son bringing to light a situation of domestic violence that had fatal consequences the young man intervened to defend his mother this protective gesture led to tragic consequences was arrested in flagrante delicto for murder The authorities are now trying to fully understand the dynamics of the incident while the community is wondering how such a tragedy could have happened The Investigative Unit of the Provincial Command of Trento is currently engaged in in-depth investigations to reconstruct the exact sequence of events It is essential for the authorities to outline the family context and the reasons that led to this tragic epilogue Domestic violence is a delicate and complex issue which requires attention and targeted interventions to prevent similar situations in the future The community of Mezzolombardo is in a state of shock and many are wondering how it is possible that a situation of family conflict can degenerate into a murder The hope is that the investigations can shed light on this story and that solutions can be found to address domestic violence Notizie.it is a newspaper registered with the Court of Milan n.68 on 01/03/2018 Impara come descrivere lo scopo dell'immagine (si apre in una nuova scheda) Lascia vuoto se l'immagine è puramente decorativa Professional photographer Taidgh Barron recently received immense backlash from the fraternity after he publicly shared his grievance as to why he had boycotted Alex Albon In an exclusive interview with The SportsRush veteran photographer Keith Sutton expressed disappointment over the situation Sutton was critical of Barron’s decision to voice his grievances so publicly suggesting that such actions risked painting a misleading picture of the industry and photographers alike—works under immense pressure and misunderstandings can arise,” Sutton said “It’s unfortunate when personal grievances are aired publicly as it risks misrepresenting the collective spirit of the profession.” its from @.taidgher reels on instagram, i didn’t save the video’s link but i took a screenshot. here! pic.twitter.com/IdsUvbsyzh — wina (@albonisme) October 20, 2024 Sutton emphasized that while personal interactions might vary “it’s unfair” to make broad generalizations based on a single experience Alex Albon has been nothing but respectful and cooperative,” he added Sutton shared how the British Thai driver stood out during the early stages of his career supported Albon when he was still a karting talent in 2009 even sponsoring him by placing their logo on his race suit and helmet and Albon has always expressed gratitude for the role Sutton played in shaping his career While Barron suffered massive backlash from the photographer community the controversy also prompted a reaction from Albon’s public relations team who reportedly addressed Barron’s remarks directly which they felt unfairly targeted the driver’s character also weighed in on the matter and suggested that the issue stemmed from a misunderstanding and nothing else Barron’s frustration seemed to revolve around a comment Albon had made in a video joking that photography was “the easiest thing in the world.” i remember taking a screenshot of this back in october. a photographer said alex albon “looked down on them”, speaking on behalf of all paddock photographers. glad kym illman spoke on this and disproved this outrageous claim. pic.twitter.com/X5czlqRsVc — sıla (@horsujetformula) December 1, 2024 Illman clarified that the remark was intended as light humor “I’ve shot Alex for many years now,” Illman added Veerendra Vikram Singh Don’t miss theseSomin Bhattacharjee • Apr 06 “Show Your Anger Alex”: Albon Openly Berating Williams at Japanese GP Finds Fans’ Support “Something’s Going on Over There”: Alex Albon Saw Ferrari’s Double DSQ in China Coming Right From the Start Who Is Alex Albon’s Girlfriend Lily Muni He “We Were Just Too Young”: Ayrton Senna’s Photographer Sheds a Tear Revisiting Iconic Photos After 40 Years Ayrton Senna’s Secret Girlfriend Makes Relationship Public After 40 Years of Sworn Confidentiality EXCLUSIVE: Ayrton Senna’s Trusted Aide Recalls Taking ‘Leap of Faith’ by Joining Him Before F1 Fame Charles Leclerc is an absolute heartthrob The Ferrari man has won the hearts of Tifosi with his genuine love for the team and how proudly he represents them it’s not just his love for Ferrari and his racing prowess that makes Leclerc such a likable personality It’s his entire being of existence that makes the fans run amok for him It can be anything from Leclerc playing a melody on the piano to an eye-popping plunge in the cold bath Leclerc has a power over his fans that he possibly cannot be aware of This is exactly why a seemingly innocent picture of him playing with his friend’s kid is breaking the internet Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Lusail International Circuit The Monacan native was seen in his natural habitat, on a yacht, in the sun, and without a shirt. Most days, this scenario alone would be enough for the fans to go gaga over the eye candy. However, intentionally or unintentionally, the Ferrari man took it a step further A photo of Leclerc is going viral on the internet from his birthday where he is seen in the scene described above with a simple addition of a baby Leclerc was seen in his natural habitat playing with a toddler named Chiara Baby Chiara is playing with Uncle Leclerc on the yacht celebrating his birthday 26th birthday on the 16th of October The fans absolutely love this duo in the lowkey birthday celebration Read More: “She Dropped Uni & is Jobless”: Charles Leclerc’s GF Alexandra Exposed as Recent Activities Push Fans to Conjure Wild Theories Leclerc made baby Chiara stand on his legs and go hand-free for a second The balancing act seen in the photo shared as a birthday wish is all the rage on the internet currently The photo shared on Leclerc’s story captioned “Happy birthday brother ❤️ @charles_leclerc “ left a longer-lasting impact than expected which for many might be a regular photo of a man playing with a baby put a shirtless Leclerc in it and the awestruck fans cannot stop talking about it some fans needed to pause for a second and gasp for air after looking at the photos — Simone ‎⍟ (@reels_n_wheels) October 16, 2023 THIS WAS THE FIRST THING I SAW AFTER WAKING UP — clara (@leclercsletters) October 16, 2023 — tara (@ricrussell363) October 16, 2023 WATCH THIS STORY: Charles Leclerc’s Stern Message to the Fans Breaching His Privacy — sunny (charles’ version) (@164LENORRIS) October 16, 2023 OH MY…🥺🥺🤏 pic.twitter.com/C8UID6OFcX — Fox¹ / きつね 🦊 (@Fox_konkon1) October 16, 2023 — toussàint (@herrrrrve) October 17, 2023 EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved Max Verstappen is quickly becoming a household name The Dutchman beat Lewis Hamilton last year in a controversial manner to claim his maiden world championship He took that momentum into this season as he dominated the grid and won his successive title with some ease the Dutchman enjoys a large fan following around the world Amongst them is the Internet sensation Harry Lewis who was the youngest member of the Sidemen crew the British YouTube group consisting of internet personalities KSI Verstappen won a mindboggling 15 races over the course of this season he set a new record for winning the most races in a single season It was previously held by Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel “Max surely the best driver of the last decade.”  However, the tweet might come as a surprise for many given Harry’s close friend, KSI is a huge Lewis Hamilton fan considers the Mercedes driver as one of the GOATs and aspires to be like him Harry and KSI are self-made millionaires and the former is the second most subscribed Sidemen member after KSI READ MORE: Uphill Battle Awaits Max Verstappen Despite Skyrocketing 2022 Success: “We Will See Some Surprises” Max Verstappen won the season with 4 races to spare Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished runner-up to the Dutchman while Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finished third Not many thought Sebastian Vettel’s record of 13 wins in a single season was even achievable Max Verstappen absolutely smashed the German driver’s record as well as any doubts that people had about him the sporting director of the Dutch GP Jan Lammers claims that Verstappen did not dominate the season Formula One F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit 2022 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel “Usually such victories come from dominance but the most special thing of all is Max hasn’t dominated The last few races looked easy but he still had to fight for it and even started the season with a bit of adversity.” The Dutch Lion also broke the record for scoring most points in a single season (454) previously set by Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton WATCH THIS STORY: $25 Million Man Ksi Sets F1 Titan Lewis Hamilton as His Benchmark of Success in Search of GOAT Status Do you agree with Jan Lammers’ view that Max did not dominate the F1 season?