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Amid a banner season at age 36 in a career that has already been stamped as legendary, Rafael Nadal says the key to…
Amid a banner season at age 36 in a career that has already been stamped as legendary, Rafael Nadal says the key to his golden success is no secret: Hard work pays off.
“Without dedication, nothing is possible, especially at this point in my career,” says Nadal, who added to his major title tally earlier this year with wins at both the Australian and French Opens – totaling a record 22 Grand Slams.
“It’s about discipline going into each day on the practice court – and in the gym – and I think I’ve managed it quite well to still be dedicated and professional and still do things professionally,” the Spaniard adds. “Every time the challenge is more [and] I hope that I will be ready for it.”
Nadal is readying again to suit up for Team Europe, but this time as part of a never-seen-before lineup with rivals-turned-teammates Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.
Among them, they have captured 66 major titles, a dynasty that has endured since Federer’s breakthrough Grand Slam major singles title at Wimbledon in 2003, aged 21.
Amid a banner season at age 36 in a career that has already been stamped as legendary, Rafael Nadal says the key to…
“It’s going to be unique – this has never happened and will probably never happen again,” he says. “It’s a special week in a special atmosphere. How can we work together as a team? We need to play in a way that’s going to earn us a win.”
Nadal, never one to gloat, explains that while history may be on Team Europe’s side, the challenge across the net will be fervent from Team World’s younger lineup.
“We have been part of our sport’s history for the last 20 years, without a doubt,” Nadal says of himself, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. “It’s true that we are older, too. The numbers that Team Europe have are amazing, but we still need to compete and play. On the other side of the net are great players who are trying to win their first Laver Cup.”
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The venue is familiar to Team Europe, with the ATP Finals being held in London’s O2 Arena for the past decade. Nadal is a two-time finalist in that event; Federer, Djokovic and Murray have all captured the crown.
“The O2 has seen a lot of tennis the last 10 years. It’s an incredible place,” says Nadal. “I think the atmosphere will be amazing. We expect a huge atmosphere and to have good fun.”
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H. Marko lashes out at Steiner: Defend Mick Schumacher
Helmut Marko believes Mick Schumacher deserves a return to Formula 1, naming two teams he thinks would consider the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The 81-year-old Austrian lashes out at Guenther Steiner, who sacked the German at Haas F1 just under two years ago.
“Mick is one of the politest and nicest people in the whole paddock, which is a disadvantage for him. He also has the handicap of a big name,” Marko said in an interview with Sport1.de. “In sporting terms, he has already achieved a lot. He won the Formula 3 championship, he won the Formula 2 championship, that alone made him interesting for Formula 1 teams.”
Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut at Haas F1 in 2021. There, he lasted two seasons. After a disappointing season in 2022, Guenther Steiner showed him the door and they opted for more experience with Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen.
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“As far as we were concerned, there were no sporting reasons why we never got together,” Red Bull Racing’s team advisor explained. “He was a Ferrari junior at the time, but Mercedes took him into the team [afterwards]. So he wasn’t even on the market.”
“At Haas, he was not treated fairly by Netflix superstar Guenther Steiner. That’s a fact. Once you drive outside Formula 1, it becomes a difficult story. But behind the scenes, you only hear good things about him. Toto Wolff praises him to the skies. I think Alpine and Audi are seriously considering him. I wouldn’t begrudge him, because he deserves it,” Marko said.
Verstappen and Hamilton CRASH as FIA take action in Hungary
Max Verstappen was involved in a dramatic collision with Lewis Hamilton for P3 at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Dutchman attempted an overtake on his rival into Turn 1, going though the inside but locking up as Hamilton’s front right collided with Verstappen’s rear left.
In dramatic fashion the Red Bull was launched into the air, and was lucky to remain in the race, falling behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen has been placed under investigation by the stewards, with the FIA calling a 4.50pm UK time summons, where the sport’s governing body confirmed their findings.
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash in Hungary
A nightmare Hungarian GP for Max Verstappen
It was a difficult race for the champion who went wide on the opening lap, and was forced to give the position back to Lando Norris after claiming P2.
The Red Bull star accused the Brit of running him wide, and continued to deliver a series of furious radio messages to his team during the grand prix.
Verstappen’s frustrations came to the fore as he attempted to overtake Hamilton, with the pair lucky to not be embroiled in more devastating contact.
In the end Hamilton claimed P3 and a podium in Hungary, with Verstappen languishing back in fifth.
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“It’s going to be emotional for me” – Chase Briscoe on honoring Tony Stewart’s legacy
Chase Briscoe, in a recent media session, shared his emotions about racing on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Briscoe will be driving the No. 14 car, a number famously associated with his current team owner, Tony Stewart.
Stewart won several races and the 2011 championship with this car. He also co-owns NASCAR team Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), which will be shutting down after this season.
NASCAR first raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1994, which was the first race there besides the Indianapolis 500 in 1916. Since then, many different racing series have raced at IMS. As the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Brickyard 400 after three years off, Chase Briscoe, who grew up in Mitchell, Indiana, faces an emotional weekend.
“It’s going to be emotional for me, I mean full transparency I cry every year just on the ride around deal so with it being on the oval and doing it in the 14 all that it’s going to be definitely, probably emotional,” said Briscoe.
“It’s really special to be back here at home in Indiana. Every race car driver dreams of racing at Indianapolis, but for me, it’s even more special because I grew up here,” he added.
Chase Briscoe eyes playoff spot and #14 legacy
A win this weekend will help Chase Briscoe secure a spot in the 2024 Cup playoffs. It would also be a fitting end to SHR’s legacy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Briscoe has raced at the Brickyard before, twice in the Xfinity Series and won on the road course layout in 2020.
“I didn’t know if I’d ever get a chance to race on the oval. So being able to do it this year means a lot to me,” Briscoe stated.
The #14 car has a special place in NASCAR history. After Stewart retired in 2016, Clint Bowyer took over and won two races in 2018. Chase Briscoe then drove the #14 in 2021 and earned his first win in 2022. Other notable racers like Fonty Flock, Hershel McGriff, and A.J. Foyt, also drove this famed car.
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