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Oscar Piastri outpaced teammate Lando Norris to secure the top position in the final practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, showcasing McLaren's impressive performance ahead of qualifying. With 15 minutes left, Piastri set a fast lap of 1m14.916s, nearly 0.8 seconds ahead of his competitors, signaling a strong showing from the team. Want More Context? 🔎

Max Verstappen shared a quirky detail about his F1 cars, revealing he views them as male and has named only one, his 2023 car “Rocky,” after the iconic boxer. This playful naming reflects his dominant season with Red Bull, highlighting the personal connections drivers have with their cars, contrasting with the traditional female references in F1. Want More Context? 🔎

On day three of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, former England captain Michael Vaughan anticipates that sunny weather will favor India as they aim to extend their 52-run lead over England. Vaughan, a BBC Sport pundit, believes the conditions will be beneficial for the Indian team as they seek to consolidate their advantage. Want More Context? 🔎

Stewards have imposed a five-minute penalty and a suspended 35-point deduction on Ott Tanak after he had an incident with a scrutineer at Rally Finland. The incident followed a challenging stage seven where Tanak's car slid off the road and hit a tree, damaging the cooling system. Want More Context? 🔎

Headlines: Rodrygo (and eight others) don’t want to leave Real MadridMarca reports that nine Real Madrid players, including Rodrygo and Ceballos, are not seeking to leave the club, which has yet to receive any offers for them. Meanwhile, Atlético's Miguel Ángel Gil Marín expresses ambition for the club's future, and Barcelona's Sport and MD feature interviews with Raphinha and Dani Olmo ahead of a promising season. Want More Context? 🔎

FC Breakfast HighlightsRonaldo and his Al Nassr teammates surprised their coach with a heartfelt birthday cake, moving him to tears. In the Leagues Cup, Ángel Correa dazzled with a stunning goal for Tigres, while Seattle crushed Cruz Azul 7-0, featuring a remarkable strike from Pedro de la Vega; Victor Osimhen's return to Galatasaray was marked with a special jersey box, and James Milner honored Diogo Jota by changing his shirt number to 20 at Brighton....