Raptors-Cavaliers takeaways: It’s going to be a long season

Matthew Highcock's two victories in the BMW 120 Coupe Cup at Snetterton have elevated him to third place in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings, marking a significant rise of 16 spots. He is now among eight drivers with seven wins, showcasing a competitive field as they vie for top positions. Need More Context? 🔎

Highly rated reigning Fiesta Junior champion Finn Leslie, 17, will make his British Touring Car Championship debut this weekend at Oulton Park, replacing Ronan Pearson in the Speedworks Motorsport-run Toyota Gazoo Racing UK team due to unexpected commercial challenges faced by Pearson. Leslie, a Yorkshire college student, steps into the role as Pearson had aspirations for the 2025 season. Need More Context? 🔎

Veteran team boss, engineer, and driver Ed Abbott is set to compete in this year's Roger Albert Clark Rally using a Jaguar XJS, a distinctive choice for the event. After successfully navigating three smaller forest rallies in 2024 with the 5.3-litre V12 Jaguar, Abbott has gained valuable experience in handling the car on gravel roads while avoiding ditches. Need More Context? 🔎

Yamaha has officially signed Andrea Dovizioso as a MotoGP test rider and rider performance advisor until 2027, coinciding with the Italian Grand Prix. The former factory Ducati rider returns to the sport after retiring in 2022 and had previously tested for Yamaha during the Sepang shakedown test. Need More Context? 🔎

This year's Formula 1 silly season is expected to be relatively calm, with only Mercedes and Racing Bulls facing expiring driver contracts, while the second Red Bull and Alpine seats remain uncertain, particularly for Franco Colapinto. All other teams, including Ferrari, have secured their driver line-ups beyond this season. Need More Context? 🔎

📺 On Thursday, the Club World Cup features matches including Palmeiras vs. Al-Ahly at 1 PM, Inter Miami vs. Porto at 4 PM, Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid at 7 PM, and PSG vs. Botafogo at 10 PM, all available on various platforms including Globo, SporTV, YouTube, and DAZN. Additionally, Brazilian Serie D and the Uruguayan Championship will host matches, along with the CONCACAF Gold Cup featuring Trinidad and Tobago vs. Haiti and Saudi Arabia...