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Verstappen ends Mercedes' winning streak

Aug 10, 2020

Max Verstappen has won the 70th Anniversary F1 GP, to end Mercedes' winning start to the season.

The Red Bull driver came in ahead of the of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas - the first time this campaign the German outfit has not won a race.

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Verstappen, however, remains cautious about his chances moving forward.

"I think our car seems to work quite well on softer compounds...especially looking after tyres in the race. But there won't be that many races where we will be running soft tyres. So I would'nt say we are back in the fight...I think we still have to be realistic."

The result moves Verstappen up to second in the championship standings, 30 points behind leader Hamilton.

Covid-19 cases ahead of Champions League quarters

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Two individuals from Atletico Madrid have tested positive for Covid-19 just days before the Spanish club's Champions League quarterfinal clash with RB Leipzig.

It has not been revealed whether the two - who are currently in isolation -  are players or staff members. 

As it stands, the match against Leipzig will go ahead as scheduled this Friday, although Atletico will have to make changes to its training, accomodation and travel plans as a result of the positive tests.

The remainder of the Champions League campaign is being played as a single-leg, 'final-eight' tournament behind closed doors in Portugal.  

Reds close in on Tsimikas

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Liverpool are closing in on their first signing of the summer with a move for Olympiakos defender Kostas Tsimikas.

The Reds are reported to have agreed an 11.7 million pounds deal for the Greece international, who is now preparing to undergo his medical.

Willian confirms exit

Willian has confirmed that he's leaving Chelsea after seven years with the club. 

The Brazil winger is now out of a contract, amid reports that Arsenal are closing in on a deal for the player.

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