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Yuki Tsunoda Replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing has confirmed Yuki Tsunoda will replace rookie Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. The abrupt promotion of Tsunoda, who joins Red Bull’s senior team after four seasons with younger brother outfit RB Racing Bulls (formerly AlphaTauri), has…
Read MoreLawson’s Struggles Deepen Red Bull Dilemma as Shanghai Sparks Driver Market Fire
The Chinese Grand Prix delivered another bruising chapter for Red Bull’s Liam Lawson, whose turbulent start to the 2025 season intensified scrutiny on the team’s contentious decision to promote him over Yuki Tsunoda. At Shanghai, Lawson qualified a dismal 20th – dead last – and salvaged only 12th in the race, compounding a wretched run…
Read MorePiastri Dominates Shanghai as McLaren Secures Stunning 1-2 in Chinese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass at the Shanghai International Circuit, converting pole position into a commanding victory in a dramatic Chinese Grand Prix. The Australian, supported by a resurgent McLaren, controlled the race from start to finish, while teammate Lando Norris completed the team’s first 1-2 finish of the season with a measured drive to…
Read MoreFootball Predictions: This Week’s Best Betting Tips 24/03/2025
Club football roars back into focus following the two-week international break, reigniting high-stakes drama across Europe’s elite leagues. While the spotlight briefly shone on Zimbabwe’s Warriors during the hiatus, domestic rivalries now reclaim centre stage – and few fixtures burn brighter than this weekend’s pivotal clashes. Whether dissecting reinvigorated line-ups or identifying value in resurgent…
Read MoreKirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female and African IOC President
Zimbabwe’s sports minister and double Olympic gold medallist Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a groundbreaking milestone as the first woman and first African to lead the organisation in its 131-year history. The 41-year-old secured a decisive victory on Thursday, garnering 49 of 97 votes…
Read MoreJunior Sables Triumph Over Outback Barbarians in Hard-Fought Contest
The Junior Sables secured a gritty 39-33 victory over the touring Outback Barbarians in a fiercely contested match at Hartsfield in Bulawayo yesterday. While the win is a positive result for Zimbabwe’s U20 side, the performance exposed areas that require improvement, particularly in set-pieces and defensive organisation. The Junior Sables struggled to find their rhythm…
Read MorePitbulls Reign Supreme: Unbeaten Streak Culminates in Eighth U20 Title Triumph
Zimbabwe’s U20 rugby giants, the Pitbulls, further etched their name into domestic rugby history this weekend, securing their eighth title in nine seasons with a hard-fought 33-17 victory over Old Hararians. The win not only completed back-to-back unbeaten campaigns in 2024 and 2025 but also paraded their status as the nation’s premier age-grade side. Under…
Read MoreBenin and Zimbabwe Clash in Critical World Cup Qualifier Amidst Struggling Form
As Benin and Zimbabwe prepare to face off in a pivotal Africa World Cup Championship qualifier at Madhiba Stadium in Durban on Thursday, both nations find themselves mired in a shared struggle for form and momentum. Zimbabwe, sitting at the bottom of Group C with two points from four games, the encounter carries profound significance…
Read MoreDynamos and TelOne Share Spoils in Tense Rufaro Stalemate
Dynamos and TelOne played out a fiercely contested 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday, a match displaying both sides’ resilience while leaving the Glamour Boys still searching for their first win of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League season. In a match defined by fleeting momentum shifts and defensive grit, neither team could seize full…
Read MoreNorris Triumphs in Australian GP Opener
The 2024 Formula 1 season erupted into life at the Australian Grand Prix, delivering a riveting spectacle that set the tone for a fiercely competitive campaign. McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched victory under bright Melbourne skies, edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by a slender margin, while Mercedes’ George Russell rounded out the podium. The race…
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