Lewis Hamilton’s hopes look set to be turned into reality with the FIA considering implementing a ‘development start date’ of sorts ahead of the 2026 technical regulation changes to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage. This was something Hamilton had previously campaigned for. He suggested to Sky Sports F1 earlier this season: “I think the FIA should probably put a time when everyone is allowed to start developing on

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Video footage has emerged on social media suggesting that Cheslin Kolbe’s crucial chargedown in South Africa’s win over France should not have been permitted. Kolbe blocked the attempt from the tee of

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Callum Robinson is convinced the Republic of Ireland are heading in the right direction despite their disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Ireland will not be in Germany for next summer’s finals – barring an unlikely series of results

Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year’s tournament… With England already having booked their place in Germany England earned their spot at Euro 2024 with their win over Italy Wales’ win over Croatia kept their hopes at qualifying for the tournament alive  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’ The qualifying stages for Euro 2024 are drawing

England survived the most terrifying of final scares to overcome a clingy foe and book their place in the semi-finals of the rugby World Cup. After dominating for the lion’s share of the match, Steve Borthwick’s side came undone in the final stages and almost allowed Fiji in to steal it at the death, but for the divine intervention of a few inspired stars. Express Sport runs the rule over

REVEALED: Every Premier League team’s best player so far this season, according to stats boffins SofaScore… with a Spurs star ranked highest and Erling Haaland being outperformed at Man City James Maddison is the best performer in the Premier League so far  Bruno Fernandes has been rated as Manchester United’s best player  Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’  Rodri is Manchester City’s best

Lewis Hamilton commits to Mercedes until 2025 The FIA have confirmed that they are reopening their investigation into a dangerous manoeuvre performed by Lewis Hamilton at the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton crossed the track while under the safety car at the Losail International Circuit following his crash with George Russell. The Mercedes star received a £43,354 fine – half of which is suspended for the rest of the season. But he may

Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane is reportedly on the verge of making a ‘fundamental decision’ on his future in Germany with Liverpool said to be monitoring his situation. Liverpool managed to keep Mohamed Salah out of the clutches of Saudi Arabia’s riches in the summer transfer window. The Reds rejected an official bid from Al-Ittihad worth £150million with the Saudi club supposedly willing to go even higher. Reports have suggested

Ben Stokes urges his England team-mates to ‘assert themselves’ after holders’ shock Cricket World Cup defeat by Afghanistan – as head coach Matthew Mott calls for greater bravery ahead of must-win South Africa clash England fell to one of their worst defeats against Afghanistan in the World Cup NASSER HUSSAIN: Stokes must come back as every game is now like a final England’s ‘spiritual leader’ Ben Stokes urged his team-mates

Manchester United stars have urged Jadon Sancho to apologise to Erik ten Hag as the wingers exile from the first-team continues. Sancho publicly hit back at his manager after he believed he was made a "scapegoat" following the Red Devils' defeat to Arsenal at the start of September. And he was quickly removed from first-team training by the Dutchman. The Englishman is now training alone, and he's even banned from