How Lotterer has found it challenging adapting to LMP2

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

The World Endurance Championship will maintain its eight-race calendar in 2026, featuring the same events and excluding Silverstone. Additionally, the Le Mans 24 Hours will coincide with Formula 1’s Barcelona race, as announced by the Automobile Club de l’Quest during a press conference. More Context

Malcolm Wilson has been elected as the FIA Deputy President for Sport during the FIA's Extraordinary General Assembly in Macau, following a nomination by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. He fills the position previously held by Robert Reid, who resigned due to concerns over a 'standards breakdown' within the organization. More Context

After replacing Liam Lawson at Red Bull, Yuki Tsunoda has struggled to achieve competitive lap times in the RB21, continuing a trend of underperformance that has persisted since Daniel Ricciardo's departure for Renault in 2019. Unlike Ricciardo, who was competitive with teammate Max Verstappen, Tsunoda has yet to find his footing in the team. More Context