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Denny Hamlin expressed his shock and disappointment after narrowly missing out on the NASCAR Cup Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, highlighting his team's strong effort, the unpredictable tire issues, and the emotional toll of the race's outcome.
Lando Norris reclaimed the F1 championship lead in a controversial Mexican Grand Prix marked by penalties, on-track incidents, and strategic debates, ultimately winning with a dominant 30-second margin while avoiding the chaos that affected other drivers.
Carson Hocevar, involved in a controversial incident with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in Mexico City, anticipates retaliation but remains prepared to race aggressively and accept whatever consequences may come, amid ongoing tensions and his recent internal penalties.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. expressed frustration over repeated on-track incidents with Carson Hocevar during NASCAR races, indicating he's tired of giving Hocevar publicity and suggesting the situation may resolve itself over time.
Organisers revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing half marathon after three other runners slowed down to let him win, leading to all four being disqualified and having to return their medals and prize money. The runners were originally hired as pacemakers by a sponsor, and the main organisers were unaware of this. The main organiser is losing its right to host the Beijing Half Marathon as punishment, and one of the pacemakers stated that their job was to set the pace and help He win, not to compete for the victory.
Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon after footage showed three African runners appearing to let a Chinese competitor win by gesturing for him to pass them before the finish. The Chinese runner, He Jie, claimed first place, while the African runners tied for second. The race's organizers have launched an investigation in response to online questions about the race's results, and the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau is also looking into the matter. This incident has sparked controversy in the context of previous accusations of cheating in distance running events in China.
UCI officials ordered the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team to stop using Ekoi's prototype road pedals just an hour before a race due to an administrative oversight, causing a frenzy as riders scrambled to find replacement pedals and compatible shoes. Despite the setback, the team managed to complete the race, with Andrea Mifsud leading the charge and finishing in 31st place.
The decision to cast Denzel Washington as Hannibal in an upcoming Netflix film has sparked a race controversy in Tunisia, the birthplace of the ancient Carthaginian general. Tunisian newspapers, social media, and even the parliament have seen debates on the historical accuracy and representation of Hannibal's skin tone. Some critics accused Netflix of promoting "woke culture," while an online petition called for the cancellation of the film. The issue of race has been heightened in Tunisia due to the influx of sub-Saharan migrants. Tunisian MP Yassine Mami questioned the culture minister about the project in parliament, emphasizing the need to defend Tunisian identity. The culture minister, however, focused on negotiating with Netflix to shoot parts of the film in Tunisia.