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Franco Colapinto expressed feeling "out of phase" with his car during his initial three races with Alpine, following his replacement of Jack Doohan. He is optimistic that ongoing factory work will lead to improvements ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, as he seeks to demonstrate better performance than his predecessor. More Context

George Russell stated that discussions regarding a new Mercedes Formula 1 contract have been paused as the team prioritizes improvements for 2025, expressing no concerns about the possibility of the team targeting Max Verstappen. The two drivers have crossed paths on the track multiple times, with their names often linked in discussions off the track. More Context

The lifecycle of the current generation of Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) and LMDh prototypes has been extended until 2032 in both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. This decision, which follows a previous two-year extension, allows the LMH formula to span 12 years since its 2021 introduction and LMDh to last for 10 years. More Context

Liverpool has agreed to pay a transfer fee of 116 million pounds ($157 million) for attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, which includes a guaranteed 100 million plus 16 million in add-ons, potentially setting a British record. Wirtz, a key player for Leverkusen and a Germany international, is expected to undergo a medical soon and reunite with former teammate Jeremie Frimpong at Liverpool. More Context

The 2025 College World Series, starting Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, features a wealth of future MLB talent, including top prospects like LSU's LHP Kade Anderson and Oregon State's SS Aiva Arquette. Other notable players to watch include Arkansas's SS Wehiwa Aloy and RHP Gage Wood, showcasing the depth of skills among collegiate athletes poised for professional careers. More Context

McLaren will enter the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar division in 2027, with United Autosports managing the factory team. The British outfit will field two LMDh hybrid prototypes under the McLaren United AS banner, marking their transition from successful LMP2 competition to the Hypercar category. More Context