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FIA clears Mercedes front wing issue amid McLaren battery failures at Chinese GP
The FIA has accepted Mercedes' explanation that the unusual two-phase front wing activation on Kimi Antonelli's winning car during the Chinese Grand Prix stemmed from a reliability problem, rather than an exploit. This quirk raised questions from an unnamed rival team, though Ferrari denied any involvement in the FIA query. Separately, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both missed the start of the race due to distinct battery issues supplied by Mercedes HPP. Norris' unit failed from a software fault that made it unusable, while Piastri faced a hardware problem with a connecting component. McLaren has since removed Norris' battery from service, which could affect his season allocations moving forward.
- FIA clears Mercedes' two-phase front wing as reliability issue
- McLaren uncovers two Mercedes battery issues from China GP failures
FIA reduces energy recharge for Japanese GP qualifying amid 2026 rules praise
The FIA has lowered the maximum energy recharge from 9.0 MJ to 8.0 MJ per lap during qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, a move designed to limit super clipping and reintroduce challenges for drivers. This adjustment received unanimous backing from power unit manufacturers following team and driver feedback from recent races. Drivers have welcomed the change, while affirming Suzuka's enduring appeal as a thrilling track even with impending 2026 regulations. In related developments, Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, has lauded the 2026 Formula 1 rules as delivering 'what racing should be,' highlighting more overtakes and close battles. This comes ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix and contrasts with prior criticisms from Max Verstappen, amid ongoing FIA tweaks to energy management.
- FIA cuts energy recharge limit for Japanese GP qualifying
- Hamilton praises 2026 F1 rules amid ongoing regulations debate
Modo Hockey shuts out AIK to clinch HockeyAllsvenskan playoff series
Tensions escalated ahead of Game 6 in the HockeyAllsvenskan quarterfinals at Hovet, where AIK led the pre-match entertainment with Harpo's 'Moviestar' to mock Modo's perceived divers, accompanied by fan chants of 'filmare.' Both teams adjusted lineups due to suspensions and injuries. Modo, holding a 3-2 series lead, then dominated with a 4-0 shutout victory in Game 6, securing their advancement to the SHL semifinals. Standout contributions came from Tyler Kelleher and Jakob Hellsten, as Modo overwhelmed AIK despite solid goaltending from Jonas Gunnarsson. AIK struggled to match Modo's intensity throughout the contest.
- AIK taunts Modo over diving ahead of crucial Game 6 in playoffs
- Modo defeats AIK 4-0 to advance to SHL semifinals
Relegated Leksand grapples with playoff disappointment and player departures
Patrik Zackrisson, former captain of Leksand, voiced profound disappointment over the team's 0-4 playoff sweep by HV71, which resulted in their SHL relegation. The 38-year-old center, now a pivotal player for Södertälje, reaffirmed his lasting loyalty to Leksand but emphasized his commitment to his current team's postseason efforts. He quashed rumors of a potential return, stating he has not contemplated rejoining the club. Adding to Leksand's challenges in HockeyAllsvenskan, young Swiss forward Andro Kaderli is departing amid interest from Swiss clubs. Contracts are dissolving due to the relegation, facilitating Kaderli's move; teams like Ambri-Piotta and Langnau are pursuing him, where he would not qualify as an import in the NLA.
- Zackrisson laments Leksand's SHL relegation and shrugs off return rumors
- Leksand set to lose young talent Andro Kaderli to Swiss clubs
Brewers pitchers tie MLB strikeout record in Opening Day rout of White Sox
Jacob Misiorowski fanned 11 Chicago White Sox batters, establishing a Milwaukee Brewers Opening Day record, as the team's pitchers combined for 20 strikeouts in a convincing 14-2 victory on Thursday at American Family Field. This total matched the modern Major League mark for a nine-inning game. Munetaka Murakami provided a bright spot for the White Sox with his first MLB hit, a home run in the ninth inning. Hours before the opener, the Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left hand. The 22-year-old switch-hitter is projected to miss the first two to four weeks of the season, with Blake Perkins recalled from Triple-A to replace him on the roster.