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Scorpion kick equalizer: Tottenham holds ManCity to a draw

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Scorpion kick equalizer: Tottenham holds ManCity to a draw

After a weak first half, Tottenham Hotspur came back from a 0-2 deficit against Manchester City. Solanke scored a spectacular equalizer.

The Spurs, who had not won in their last five league games but had won 2-0 in Frankfurt in the Champions League during the week, once again had to deal with injury concerns. While the injured Spence and Danso were completely absent, Odobert and Sarr moved to the bench. Dragusin, Gallagher, Bissouma, and Solanke started instead.

After their 2-0 win over Galatasaray, the visitors had set themselves the goal of reducing the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points. In addition to winter signings Guehi and Semenyo, Pep Guardiola also called Rodri into the starting lineup. Aké and Marmoush took their places on the bench, while Doku was forced to sit out due to injury.

Spurs defense beaten early

Tottenham opted for a back five against the ball, but this proved to be vulnerable early on. After Semenyo was initially denied by Vicaro (2nd minute), Cherki took advantage of a careless mistake by Bissouma and shot the ball into the far corner with a slight deflection (11th minute).

ManCity did mainly what was necessary—and that was enough against the weak hosts. Meanwhile, the North Londoners were at least lucky that neither Haaland (18th minute) nor Cherki (23rd minute) followed up with a second goal for the visitors.

ManCity accepts the next gift

The final minutes of the first half were symbolic of the tough first half, with the Citizens accepting another gift from Spurs. Following a failed long ball from Dragusin, Semenyo scored completely unchallenged from Bernardo Silva’s assist (44′).

There was an almost eerie atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which Xavi could have livened up with a free kick from a promising position. However, his low shot shortly before the break ended up in the arms of Donnarumma (45+4).

Controversial goal for the hosts

The home side came out of the dressing room without their captain, although Romero, who replaced Sarr, had not appeared to be injured before the break. Frank’s team got off to a better start after the break and Udogie came close to scoring the equalizer. Donnarumma deflected the powerful left-footed shot over the bar (51′).

Two minutes later, however, the City keeper was beaten when the ball bounced over the line off Guehi’s shin.
From the referees’ point of view, there was no foul by Solanke, who had decisively hit the defender’s leg. A controversial decision.

However, this 1-2 score gave both the crowd and the home team the much-needed energy that ultimately resulted in an absolute dream goal: after a cross from Gallagher, Solanke performed a scorpion kick and directed the ball over Donnarumma into the net with his right foot stretched backwards (70′).

The final phase saw notable opportunities for both sides, but no further goals. While Donnarumma saved a curling shot from Xavi (75′), Sarr made a decisive block against Haaland (82′). Shortly afterwards, Reijnders (84′) and Odobert (86′) were also unable to avert the late draw.

Spurs, who are away to ManUnited next Saturday (1:30 p.m.), remain without a win in their sixth league game in a row, but can definitely build on their improved performance after the break. ManCity, who face Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday (9 p.m.), are now six points behind Arsenal. In the league, the Citizens continue on Sunday at champions Liverpool (5:30 p.m.).

Wirtz suddenly tops everyone: “If he can do that, it’ll be crazy.”

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Wirtz suddenly tops everyone: “If he can do that, it’ll be crazy.”

Florian Wirtz is also gaining momentum at Liverpool FC thanks to a friendly partnership on the pitch. But it was Ibrahima Konaté who provided the biggest thrills against Newcastle.

The fact that Liverpool scored the 4-1 in injury time on Saturday evening was irrelevant in sporting terms, but emotionally it surpassed everything that had happened against Newcastle before. Ibrahima Konaté cried after scoring the final goal, and everyone knew why. The former Leipzig player had recently been in his native France and missed three games for the Reds because his father had passed away.

“The last two weeks have been very difficult for me and my family, but that’s part of life, we have no choice,” Konaté explained to TNT Sports after the final whistle. Even goalkeeper Alisson had sprinted over to hug his teammate, who hadn’t actually been scheduled to play in the match.

Coach Arne Slot had given him time off without any time pressure, “but when he saw the problems we were having defensively, he called me and said he was coming back for this game because he wanted to help.” Due to numerous absences, Slot had felt compelled to experiment wildly with his back four, but against Newcastle, they stabilized again, thanks in part to Konaté.

However, others were also responsible for Liverpool’s first Premier League win of the year, notably Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz. The former impressed with his brace shortly before half-time, even impressing visiting coach Eddie Howe (“He has a bit of everything, that’s his greatest strength”), who would have loved to sign him in the summer. The latter is in better form than anyone else in the league.

Wirtz confirms top form: “He has just shown the world his quality”

Since December 20, Wirtz has collected nine points (six goals, three assists) across all competitions – more than any other Premier League professional during that period. After waiting months for his first goal involvement, suddenly almost everything is working out.

“He has just shown the world his quality,” said Konaté, delighted with the former Leverkusen player, who set up the 1-1 against Newcastle with a strong dribble and then scored the 3-1 himself after a one-two with Mohamed Salah, and was now standing next to him in a joint interview. “He hasn’t reached his peak yet, but that will come very soon. We talked during preseason about how many goals and assists he wants to achieve – and if he manages that, my God, it’s going to be crazy.” However, Konaté did not want to reveal the figures when asked.

Wirtz on Ekitiké: “I didn’t know he was that good.”

Slot is also not surprised that Wirtz’s ratings are rising. Like Ekitiké, he is getting closer and closer to the ideal state of “playing at the top level and with the highest intensity every three days.” Why he likes to see both of them on the pitch at the same time is also becoming increasingly obvious: Wirtz and Ekitiké have already set up six goals for each other in all competitions, which, according to the BBC, is also unique among League clubs.

“It’s so much fun to play with him,” Wirtz himself said on Saturday evening about Ekitiké, whom he now also describes as a “good friend” in his private life. “When I first saw him in training, he surprised me because I didn’t know he was that good. He knows exactly how to move on the pitch.” In the battle for Champions League qualification, Liverpool’s new dream duo will be looking to get one over on another celebrity guest at Anfield next Sunday. That’s when Manchester City comes to town.

Despite the boos: Mbappé saves Real in extra time

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Despite the boos: Mbappé saves Real in extra time

Real Madrid narrowly avoided another disappointment despite having a man advantage. Mbappé scored the winning goal against Rayo with a penalty in the tenth minute of extra time. Nevertheless, the Royals had to endure plenty of boos.

Real Madrid suffered a painful 2-4 defeat at Benfica in the Champions League during the week, dropping them out of the top 8. Instead of qualifying directly for the round of 16, the Royals now face a playoff against Benfica. On Sunday, Alvaro Arbeloa’s team needed to respond once again in what has been a bumpy season.

Vinicius Junior scores a spectacular goal – whistles at half-time

The atmosphere at the Bernabeu was strange at the start, with the fans letting the team know what they thought of their performances in recent weeks, especially in Lisbon. Vinicius Junior was whistled at, as he had been in the home game against Levante. In sporting terms, the first good chance fell to the visitors, with Akhomach missing from a good position (6′).

Real, who had to cope with the early injury loss of Bellingham (10′, Brahim Diaz came on for the Englishman), got off to a very slow start. But then a moment of genius helped: Vinicius Junior cut in from the left and scored with a dream shot off the underside of the crossbar into the top right corner (15′). The perfect response to the boos. The Brazilian then celebrated with the fans, kissed the crest and sent a clear message: We can only do this together!

The Blancos were then better in the game, but in an overall low-scoring encounter, nothing more came of it than Arda Güler’s shot (19′). Because the visitors struggled offensively, Real went into the break with a narrow lead, accompanied by a chorus of boos from the fans.

De Frutos equalizes – Mbappé misses a huge chance

The visitors got off to a dream start after the break, with Chavarria setting up de Frutos, who scored the equalizer (49′). This caused the mood to sink even further, with whistles ringing out repeatedly. The Royals also put in an extremely poor performance and had Courtois to thank for not falling behind, as the keeper saved against Ratio, who had broken through unmarked (64′). Mbappé then had a huge chance at the other end, beating Batalla but hitting the bar instead of the empty net (68′).

Nasty kick from Ciss – Mbappé cool as ice from the spot

All in all, however, it was a very poor performance from Los Blancos, who had alarmingly few solutions up front against the 15th-placed team. The hosts were then able to play the final phase with a man advantage because Ciss put the ball too far ahead of himself and then stepped on Ceballos’ ankle, a clear red card (80′). With a man advantage, Real then put on the pressure and had their best phase of the game, with Ceballos curling the ball just wide to the right (82′) and Camavinga heading against the post (85′).

It looked as if Rayo would survive the nine minutes of added time despite being a man down, but then Mendy fouled Brahim Diaz in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty for Real. Mbappé kept his cool and scored the winner for the Royals in the tenth minute of added time. Shortly before the end, there was a second red card for the visitors, with Chavarria receiving a second yellow card (90+13).

What happens next? On Sunday (9 p.m.), Real Madrid will play at Valencia CF. Rayo will face Real Oviedo a day earlier (2 p.m.).

Even an own goal can’t stop Juve: Well-deserved victory thanks to Bremer’s brace

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Even an own goal can’t stop Juve: Well-deserved victory thanks to Bremer’s brace

Under Luciano Spalletti, Juventus is becoming increasingly solid, but the minimum goal—qualification for the Champions League—is still a long way off. On the contrary: Going into the 23rd matchday of Serie A, the Old Lady is fifth in the table and urgently needs points in Parma.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti brought in five fresh players after the 0-0 draw at AS Monaco in the final Champions League game: goalkeeper Di Gregorio rotated back and replaced Perin (bench). Cambiaso, Locatelli, Yildiz, and David also started in place of Koopmeiners, Cabal, Miretti, and Openda.

Under Spalletti, Juventus had recently become more solid, but the minimum goal of qualifying for the Champions League was still far from being achieved. The Old Lady went into the away game in Parma in fifth place in the table and was under pressure to perform.

It was clear that the visitors had come with a plan. Conceicao almost rewarded their lively start, but his shot from a few meters out hit the crossbar (6′). After 15 minutes, however, Juventus took the lead: Conceicao swung in a corner with a lot of pace into the five-meter box. Bremer ran in and headed the ball into the near corner. Juventus were the better team after that and continued to cause problems in the hosts’ half. The reward: a second goal before the break – and it was a cracker: Kalulu drove the ball into the penalty area after a pass from the right and then lifted it over to McKennie. The former Schalke player took the cross directly and fired the ball into the goal with a side kick to make it 2-0 at half-time (37′).

Even an own goal couldn’t stop Juventus

A few minutes into the second half, Parma seemed to have another chance: After a sharp cross, Cambiaso tried to clear the ball just in front of his own goal, but it bounced off his right foot and into his own net to make it 1-2 from the visitors’ point of view (51′).

Anyone who expected the game to turn completely around was disappointed. It took just three minutes for Juventus to strike back. After a free kick, the ball ended up on the crossbar of the visitors’ goal. David reacted quickly and headed the ball to Bremer, who uncompromisingly pushed it over the line with his right foot (54′).

And ten minutes later, any remaining doubts were dispelled: Conceicao aimed for the left corner with a low curling shot. Parma keeper Corvi parried the ball to the side, right in front of David, who tapped it in to make it 4-1 (64′). The Bianconeri remained dominant after that and briefly celebrated what they thought was Openda’s 5-1 goal in stoppage time. However, the former Leipzig player, who had come on as a substitute shortly before, was offside, so the score remained a well-deserved 4-1 for Juventus.
Spalletti’s team climbed to fourth place, but could be knocked out of the Champions League spots again tomorrow by Roma. The Giallorossi are playing in Udine.

Second derby, second victory: Bamberg beats Würzburg again

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Second derby, second victory: Bamberg beats Würzburg again

The second round of the Franconian derby between Würzburg and Bamberg took place just two weeks after the first duel, which Bamberg won. The Upper Franconians took advantage of the momentum and defeated Würzburg again.

Fitness First Würzburg Baskets lost to BMA365 Bamberg Baskets in the Franconian derby by a clear margin of 80:98, suffering their fifth defeat in a row across all competitions. In a game that was open for a long time, Würzburg completely collapsed after the break, while Bamberg made sure of the win early on in the third quarter with a high scoring rate.

The early stages lived up to the derby’s promise. Both teams played intensely, with the lead changing hands a total of twelve times in the first half. Würzburg went into the game as slight favorites, but struggled to find consistency on offense. Bamberg remained patient, repeatedly striking from outside, but was only narrowly ahead at the break.

Three-pointer series seals the deal

The turning point came immediately after the break. After a three-pointer by Richard Balint made it 54:48, Würzburg tried to counter with a timeout, but to no avail. In the following 141 seconds, Bamberg hit three more long-range shots, while Würzburg completely lost its offensive rhythm. Balint became the dominant player in this phase, scoring 15 of his total 17 points in the third quarter. Within a few minutes, a close game became a clear-cut affair. Würzburg lost its grip defensively, allowed Bamberg’s shooters too much freedom and increasingly lost its body language. Even another timeout, in which Coach Sasa Filipovski clearly called his team to order, did not bring about a turnaround. The deficit grew to 25 points at one stage (35th minute), and the derby was decided long before the final buzzer. Bamberg took its foot off the gas a little in the final quarter, but still cruised to victory. Davion Mintz was the hosts’ top scorer with 22 points, while Cobe Williams led Bamberg with 20 points.

Formula 1 rules for 2026: How new technology attracted Cadillac, Audi, and Ford

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Formula 1 rules for 2026: How new technology attracted Cadillac, Audi, and Ford

For Stefano Domenicali, the new Formula 1 engine rules are the key factor in attracting several major car brands to the sport.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali sees the new engine rules for 2026 as a decisive factor in attracting renowned manufacturers to the premier class. He believes that the technical reorientation has played a key role in attracting brands such as Cadillac, Audi, and Ford to the series.

Starting in the 2026 season, a comprehensively revised set of regulations will come into effect, providing for a new generation of powertrains. From now on, power will come in equal parts from a combustion engine running on sustainable fuel and from electrical energy. This approach is considered particularly relevant for series development in the automotive industry.

With the new regulations, the field of participants is also growing. Cadillac is entering Formula 1 as the eleventh team. Ford is participating in engine development through a partnership with Red Bull Powertrains. Audi has taken over the former Sauber team and is entering the series as a works team. “This is extremely exciting,” Domenicali said in an interview with Formula1.com about the entry of the Cadillac project, which is part of General Motors. “Cadillac is one of the most important manufacturers worldwide and will invest heavily. They bring new energy and I am convinced that this is directly related to the right technical decision regarding the rules. The great interest shows that the focus on advanced sustainable fuels is the right way to go.”

However, according to the Italian, the new powertrain concept was not only decisive for Cadillac. Audi and Honda also committed to Formula 1 because of the planned technology. Honda will begin a new partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 after its collaboration with Red Bull ends at the end of the 2025 season. “The powertrain was a key factor in winning Cadillac, but also Audi and Honda,” said Domenicali. “This is a great moment for all of us. Formula 1 has always been at the forefront of innovation and technological development. That’s why the series is stronger than ever today.”

With regard to the rules, Domenicali also emphasized the sporting and technical challenges associated with a restart. New regulations regularly generated increased attention and momentum within the industry.

“Hundreds of engineers are working to get the best out of it, and the world outside Formula 1 also benefits from this,” he explained. Drivers and teams also face new challenges as they have to relearn how to drive and tune the cars. This makes the period leading up to 2026 particularly interesting and increases the anticipation for the coming changes.

Finally cheers instead of boos: Max Verstappen on his role as the underdog

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Finally cheers instead of boos: Max Verstappen on his role as the underdog

Despite losing the 2025 World Championship battle, Max Verstappen enjoyed the season: The Red Bull driver talks about his newfound fan love and why he still prefers dominance.

After a period of absolute dominance in Formula 1, Max Verstappen found himself in an unfamiliar role in 2025. He had to fight for the world championship as an underdog. Despite an improvement in performance after the summer break, he ultimately missed out on the drivers’ title by just two points to Lando Norris.

Although he would have preferred to repeat a season like 2023, in which he won 19 of 22 Grand Prix races, Verstappen admitted that the change in fan reaction was a welcome change. Instead of boos, he experienced more enthusiasm from the stands.

“To be honest, I haven’t changed as a person,” he explained during an appearance on The Fast and The Curious podcast. “Of course, you’re in a different role because you’re not winning as many races as before. But at the end of the day, what’s important to me is: Have I changed? No, I haven’t. That’s the only thing I can really say about it.”

When asked if he felt more positivity from the fans in 2025, the four-time world champion added: “Yes, I guess when you’re a bit of an underdog, that probably happens naturally. But it’s nice. It’s nice when people cheer instead of booing or whatever.”

Verstappen still prefers the dominance of 2023

Despite the expressions of sympathy, the Red Bull driver’s sporting ambition remains unbroken. “Sometimes it was nice [to be the underdog]. The second half was more fun than the first half. But for me, 2023 is still my favorite season,” Verstappen clarified.

He also countered the perception that dominance leads to complacency. “It wasn’t boring for me because I always challenged myself. That’s always the thing. People say, ‘Yeah, you’re the leader and you switch off,’ but I don’t switch off. I’m still fully focused, and it takes a lot to try to achieve those kinds of results.”

The Dutchman is now preparing for his twelfth season in Formula 1. This season will also see the introduction of new regulations for the championship. After the shakedown in Barcelona, the official tests in Bahrain will take place from February 11 to 13 and from February 18 to 20, ahead of the season opener in Australia.

MotoGP 2026: LCR Honda unveils designs for Zarco and rookie Moreira

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MotoGP 2026: LCR Honda unveils designs for Zarco and rookie Moreira

Johann Zarco is about to start his third season with the LCR Honda team – rookie Diogo Moreira’s bike gets a fresh new design with a new main sponsor

Lucio Cecchinello’s team has been an integral part of MotoGP since 2006. Cal Crutchlow secured the team’s first three victories. Alex Rins added another. Last year, Johann Zarco celebrated a triumphant home victory in front of his French fans at Le Mans. The two-time Moto2 world champion is about to start his tenth season in the premier class. It will be his third for the LCR team. There are no significant changes in Zarco’s pit. As usual, Castrol is the main sponsor of his Honda. Crew chief David Garcia remains at his side. After winning the prestigious Suzuka 8 Hours for Honda for the second time in a row last year, his contract was extended. Zarco is now set to receive even more technical support and will be practically on a par with the factory riders.

His new contract runs until 2027. This means that Zarco is set to be with Honda for the start of the new era with 850cc engines. The team is relying on his experience, as Zarco is currently the oldest rider in the MotoGP field at 35 years of age.

“The goal is to continue dreaming of victories,” said Zarco at the team presentation. “I had a magical victory last year, which I honestly didn’t expect with the Honda project.”

“Now, with so many years of experience, I know that the dream is, of course, the world championship title. But I don’t know if that’s still feasible. So, at the very least, it’s about taking advantage of podium opportunities.” After the shakedown test, Zarco sees this as a realistic goal.

“I’m very happy with the performance of the new Honda. The feedback from the other riders is also really positive. Aleix Espargaro was very fast, but Diogo is also adapting really well, and you can see it in the lap times – the bike is fast, the times are fast. That gives us high hopes for the 2026 season.”

New colors for rookie Diogo Moreira

On the other side of the LCR garage, there have been some changes. After Somkiat Chantra had a difficult debut season, Honda moved away from its philosophy of filling this seat with a young Asian rider.

Japanese energy company Idemitsu is also no longer part of the project. That’s why the second LCR Honda is sporting new colors. Pro Honda now determines the design. This is a product line for motorcycle oils developed by Honda.

The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer is giving Diogo Moreira a chance in the premier class. The reigning Moto2 world champion will also be given time to develop. He has been given a two-year contract with an option for a third year (2028).

Moreira’s crew is managed by Klaus Nöhles. The former racing driver is currently the only German crew chief in MotoGP. Moreira is the first Brazilian in the premier class since Alex Barros.

Moreira took part in the shakedown test in Sepang over the past few days. The Brazilian improved steadily and achieved his personal best time on the last day during a qualifying attempt. He was 1.1 seconds behind test rider Aleix Espargaro.

“I learned a lot and tried different setups lap after lap,” Moreira reports from the shakedown. “On the last day, we focused on a time attack in the morning and found a good speed.”

After the three days, however, the 21-year-old is clear: “I still need to understand more details and continue to work on myself. I can’t wait for testing to start next week.“ Team boss Cecchinello is convinced that Moreira has great potential. ”We are quite impressed with his riding style. So far, we really like how he is constantly improving,“ praises the former racer. ”Of course, he will need some time to understand how to ride a MotoGP machine like the top riders.”

“But I’m convinced that he has the talent and potential to do so. We’re sure to see him at the front soon. We’re really excited because working with a rookie like Diogo is something special. Everyone knows that he has great talent and enormous potential.”

What does Cecchinello consider a realistic goal for Moreira this season? “The first goal is, of course, to become Rookie of the Year – that’s clear. Then I believe that Diogo has the potential to finish in the top 10 in several races. And if we can continue to improve in the second half of the season, I think we can do even better.”

Formula E Miami: Rain causes surprises for DS Penske

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Formula E Miami: Rain causes surprises for DS Penske

Cool temperatures and rain presented DS Penske drivers Maximilian Günther and Taylor Barnard with a special challenge at the Miami E-Prix.

The Formula E Miami E-Prix at the end of January brought unexpected conditions. Instead of sunshine, the US state of Florida, otherwise known as the “Sunshine State,” showed its rainy side. Short-term precipitation disrupted the setup plans of many teams and also had an impact on DS Penske’s result.

The race was held on the shortened layout of the Formula 1 circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium. With a length of 2.32 kilometers, lap times were already well under a minute in the first free practice session. DS Penske’s top driver Maximilian Günther pointed out the special challenges early on:

“We already know this from Berlin, and it makes everything even tighter. The shorter the lap, the smaller the gaps. The biggest challenge will be getting the tires up to temperature, especially in these cool conditions. That will make qualifying difficult. In addition, the groups only last ten minutes instead of twelve like last year, so we have to attack right away.”

Strong times in first practice

Regardless, the two DS E Tense FE25s driven by Taylor Barnard and Günther showed solid pace in the first practice session and were consistently in the top 10. The team used several pit stops to test different tire configurations for qualifying. At the end of an uneventful session, Barnard set the second-fastest time, missing the day’s best by less than a tenth of a second.

The following day, conditions changed again. The sun came out, but dark clouds remained. In practice, 19 of the 20 cars were within seven tenths of a second of each other. The pace picked up significantly towards the end of the session. Barnard set the fastest time of 55.531 seconds and was the fastest in all three sectors. The Briton thus underlined his consistency and made it clear that the smallest details would decide pole position in qualifying.

The championship standings meant that Barnard and Günther had to compete together in the second qualifying group.
With only four drivers per group advancing to the quarterfinals, the starting position was challenging. Both DS Penske drivers initially chose a controlled pace and stayed in the top 4 to wait for the optimal moment for a fast lap.
DS Penske heads home without any points

Barnard ultimately set the fastest time in his group and advanced with ease. Günther, on the other hand, missed out on the quarterfinals by just six thousandths of a second. In his first duel, Barnard then failed to advance to the semifinals by one thousandth of a second. He started the race from fifth position, while Günther lined up five places behind him.

Shortly before the race, it started raining again. On the starting grid, the teams made last-minute changes to the chassis, with some betting on the track drying quickly. The race started after four laps behind the safety car. Barnard initially remained in the top 10, while Günther got stuck in traffic and lost several positions. The German had opted for a setup for dry conditions and had to slow down as the rain was heavier than expected. With 39 laps remaining, the first attack modes caused shifts in the field. Barnard initially remained patient in the midfield and saved energy for the second half of the race. By the time he attacked, many of his rivals had already used up their energy reserves. The Briton took advantage of the four-wheel drive of his DS E Tense FE25 in Attack Mode, but was unable to climb higher than 14th place. Günther finished the race five places behind him.

The next round of the Forme E World Championship will take place in Jeddah in mid-February. Two races are scheduled in Saudi Arabia on February 13 and 14.

Alcaraz: First the party, then the kangaroo tattoo

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Alcaraz: First the party, then the kangaroo tattoo

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his next big triumph in Australia. The Spaniard has achieved great things in Melbourne and now wants to enjoy his success.

After his historic title win, Carlos Alcaraz was ready for a long night of partying in Melbourne. But first, he had to fulfill a few obligations in high spirits.

First, the Spaniard toasted the journalists in the press conference room with a well-filled champagne glass, then he quickly reported on his new tattoo, which he wants to get as a reminder of his first Australian Open title.

“It will be a kangaroo, for sure. Somewhere on my legs,” said Alcaraz, who had just completed his career Grand Slam as the youngest player in history with a four-set final victory over Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz had gotten a tattoo after each of his first victories at the other major tournaments. For example, since his maiden triumph at the French Open, an image of the Eiffel Tower adorns his left leg.

Australian Open: Alcaraz wants to celebrate his successes properly

In the coming days, the now seven-time Grand Slam winner from Spain wants to take a few days off to enjoy himself. “Now I’m just trying to take some time to realize what I’ve achieved,” he said. “I know that I’m making history with trophies, tournaments, and successes. It’s an honor for me to write my name in the history books.”

But soon, Alcaraz will be back on tour. What goals remain? In addition to winning as many Grand Slam titles as possible, Alcaraz naturally has other goals. “There are tournaments that I definitely want to win at least once. For example, I want to win all the Masters 1000 tournaments at least once,” he said, “and then there are the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup.”

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