World Championship

F1 gets two-race Silverstone go-ahead despite quarantine rules - report

The F1 season has yet to get underway in 2020 with 10 races either cancelled or postponed.

Here's a list of all sporting events hit by the coronavirus epidemic

A number of sporting events around the world have either been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus.

Mother athletes Fraser-Pryce and Felix seal record golds

The 32-year-old Fraser-Pryce, who skipped the 2017 championships to give birth to her first child, delivered a barnstorming run to take the 100m in 10.71sec.

Lewis Hamilton wins Formula One's 1,000th race

Bottas, who had started on pole but lost out to five times world champion Hamilton into the first corner, finished second for his team's third one-two finish in as many races this season.

World champion Marc Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP

Marquez's win came despite starting in seventh position after being hit with a grid penalty, surging past nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi who crashed out when leading.

No fairytale finish for Taylor as Cross wins world darts title

Rob Cross beats Phil Taylor 7-2 to win PDC World Darts Championship, in the final of the PDC World Championship in London. Taylor battled to stay in the contest, won 10 legs and had 12 180s, but could not stop Cross winning with a 140 finish.

Israeli chess players denied visa for Saudi Arabia tournament

Visas were denied to seven Israeli players who were to participate in a speed chess championship on December 26-30, says World Chess Federation official Israel Gelfer.

Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020, chairman warns

Ferrari Chairman Sergio Marchionne says Formula One is a "part of their DNA" but the Italian sports carmaker might quit if the sport's new owners take it in a direction contrary to their interests.

Hamilton on verge of 4th world title after US triumph

Lewis Hamilton, 32-year-old Briton, who started from a record 72nd pole position, recovered after losing his advantage at the start to regain the lead and steer his Mercedes to his ninth win this year, his fifth in Texas and the 62nd of his career.

Hamilton takes Formula One lead from Vettel

The 32-year-old Briton has become leader of the drivers’ world championship for the first time this year after claiming riveting victory in the Italian Grand Prix.