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Formula 1 pilot returned to the wheel of Mercedes before the season started

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2 days ago

January 14, 2026

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Formula 1 pilot returned to the wheel of Mercedes before the season started

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli is preparing for his second season in Formula 1.

Antonelli finished his first season in seventh place in the Drivers’ Championship and achieved the first three podiums of his career. The exception was the mid-season period when he only picked up points in three out of ten matches, but overall the Italian made a strong impression on the team and proved that he could perform well alongside teammate George Russell.

Russell and Antonelli hope that Mercedes will be able to offer a car that can regularly compete for victories in 2026 as new rules come into force in Formula 1. Rumor has it that Mercedes has the best chance of adapting to the changes, as it did with the arrival of the hybrid era in 2014.

Antonelli had already undergone a seat fitting procedure and tested the new W17 car before the start of the season. “It feels a little tighter than the previous car,” he said in a YouTube video, referring to the smaller, narrower cars that will feature in Formula One next year.

In 2026, there will be significant changes in the design of cars: Cars will be 30 kg lighter, the wheelbase will be shortened by 20 cm and the width of the car will decrease by 10 cm.

Source: Sport UA

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VIDEO. The new generation F1 car is on the tracks. Cadillac conducted special tests

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5 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Ruth

VIDEO. The new generation F1 car is on the tracks. Cadillac conducted special tests

The Cadillac Formula 1 team released a video of its car ahead of its first race in the championship in 2026.

The American team, which will join Peloton as the 11th team, shared a short video on social networks. The video shows the car driving on the Silverstone circuit in rainy weather.

The teaser from Cadillac appeared just days after Audi hit the track in Barcelona.

Cadillac will unveil its livery during the Super Bowl on February 8.

The first round of something bigger. pic.twitter.com/QCOcF7RoGt

— Cadillac Formula 1 Team (@Cadillac_F1) January 16, 2026

Cadillac is at Silverstone! #CadillacF1Team #F1 pic.twitter.com/BH8OpcxmWa

—Lucho Yoma (@LucianoYoma) January 16, 2026

Source: Sport UA

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Richard Rios won’t play this weekend due to dislocated right shoulder.

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9 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Sophia

Richard Rios won’t play this weekend due to dislocated right shoulder.

colombian midfielder Richard Rios He suffered a “traumatic anterior dislocation of his right shoulder” during a match against his team on Wednesday. Benfica,and port And I won’t be playing this weekend.

This was confirmed to EFE this Friday Benficadoes not provide details.

river Had to be carried away on a stretcher just before halftime of a quarter-final match portugal cup during last Wednesday port and Benficathe Lisbon club lost 1-0 and was declassified.

Tomorrow, Saturday, “Eagles” river avenue on the 18th day of portuguese leagueTo.

National team’s next match Columbia It is a friendly match on March 26th. Croatia.

Last July, river he said goodbye palmeiras Brazilian, the club he arrived to sign in 2023 Benfica.

This season, he has played 16 league games with the Lisbon team.champion“He played in six games in the tournament and four in the qualifiers, scoring a goal in the away game.” naples.

The 25-year-old player said goodbye as an idol. palmeirasAs a result, they contributed to winning the São Paulo Championship twice (2023 and 2024) and the Brazilian League in 2023.

Rios started his career in futsal for Colombia, flamengo He signed him for the grassroots division of the Rio team in 2018.

Two years later, he reached the main team and made his debut in the match on September 27. brazil championshipor right in front of palmeiras.

After his arrival in the green team, the Colombian team began to regularly call him up to participate in the South American qualifiers. 2026 world cup And it continues even after landing. Benfica.

In 2021 he experienced Mexican soccer and played there. Mazatlanand a year later he signed: Guarani of sao paulosince he arrived. palmeiras In 2023.

Source: Mundo Deportivo

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Blaugrana’s good start in the European Championship: here’s their full calendar

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11 hours ago

January 16, 2026

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Blaugrana’s good start in the European Championship: here’s their full calendar

he european handball It kicked off this Thursday and, as usual for major national team events, several players from each country took part. balsa They were already starring in the tournament’s premiere, which runs through February 1 in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Spain Defeated Serbia (29-27) and gained 2 important points with the participation of the Blaugrana Aleix Gomez (3 goals), Ian Burfett (1) and Dani Fernandes (2). In addition, future Barça goalkeeper Serge Fernandes, who will replace Nielsen from next season, also played a decisive role in the important final appearance.

FranceMeanwhile, they also made their debut this Thursday, defeating the Czech Republic (42-28) in Krez Dika Memu (3 goals) and Ludovic FabregaThey were fourth in the standings, with former Azulgrana player Richardson becoming the Blues’ top scorer with six goals. Today it will be the turn of five other Barça players. braz junk and Domen Mack Slovenia and Emil Nielsen With Denmark, Luis Frede with portugal Victor Hallgrimsson They will make their debut on Friday against the Iceland national team. Jonathan Carlsbogard With Sweden. Next, check out the entire calendar of Barça players who will be participating in the European Championship.

Spain (Group A)

Aleix Gomez, Ian Balfet, Dani Fernandez

Spain vs. Serbia: 29-27
Austria-Spain (Saturday, January 17th, 6pm)
Germany-Spain (Monday, January 19th, 8:30pm)

Denmark (Group B)

Emil Nielsen

Denmark – North Macedonia (Friday, January 16th, 8:30pm)
Romania – Denmark (Sunday, January 18th, 8:30pm)
Denmark – Portugal (Tuesday, January 20th, 8:30pm)

Portugal (Group B)

Luis Frede

Portugal – Romania (Friday, January 16th, 6pm)
North Macedonia – Portugal (Sunday, January 18th, 6pm)
Denmark – Portugal (Tuesday, January 20th, 8:30pm)

France (Group C)

Dika Memu and Ludovic Fabregas

France vs. Czech Republic: 42 wins, 28 losses
Ukraine-France (Saturday, January 17th, 6pm)
France – Norway (Monday, January 19th, 8:30pm)

Slovenia (Group D)

Blaz Yank and Domen Mack

Slovenia Montenegro (Friday, January 16th, 6pm)
Switzerland/Slovenia (Sunday, January 18th, 8:30pm)
Slovenia/Faroe Islands (Tuesday, January 20th, 8:30pm)

Sweden (Group E)

Jonathan Carlsbogard

Sweden – Netherlands (Saturday, January 17th, 8:30pm)
Georgia – Sweden (Monday, January 19th, 8:30pm)
Sweden – Croatia (Wednesday, January 21st, 8:30pm)