In the dust and roar of a sport once tightly bound to American soil, a new dawn rises for the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX). No longer confined to the arenas of North America, WSX now stretches across the globe, bringing the thrilling intensity of dirt bike racing to fresh audiences. But crucially, its ambitions stretch even further. After SX Global took over the series in 2022, a new CEO, Tom Burwell, was appointed in July of this year, who has made it clear that it is not just about expanding geography but redefining the very scope and vision of Supercross.

Formula 1 is a technical battle as well as a sporting one. It is where the crux of competition and engineering collide. In a defining moment for Aston Martin, the team secured the services of Adrian Newey. Boasting a résumé of 12 drivers’ championships and 13 constructors’, Newey is widely regarded as one of the greatest car designers to have graced Formula 1. It stamps a defining moment in team owner Lawrence Stroll’s ambitions of toppling the sport’s current giants and taking Aston Martin to the top of the standings.

Describing Alpine Renault’s 2024 Formula 1 season as merely turbulent is an understatement. The team has faced a series of upheavals: senior personnel have left, significant strategic shifts are being made, changes to their engine supply are being considered, and Flavio Briatore has been brought on board. Most recently, there has been fierce opposition within the team, with resistance reaching a boiling point. Employees at the Viry-Chatillon facility in France planned a peaceful protest and strike during the Italian Grand Prix.

On the revered asphalt of Monza, known as the Temple of Speed, where every corner tells a tale and legends have long been forged, the first lines of a new story were etched. Mercedes has cast their gaze forward, entrusting the future to Kimi Antonelli—a young star whose brilliance has had the whole paddock bubbling with anticipation as they await him to ignite the next chapter in the team’s storied legacy. Antonelli is confirmed to drive alongside George Russell for the 2025 season.

Amidst the sea of orange at the Dutch Grand Prix, a new contender emerged, challenging the reign of familiar hometown hero in Zandvoort. Lando Norris steered his papaya-orange McLaren to a resounding victory, leaving Max Verstappen trailing by a gaping 22.896 seconds. This marks Norris’ second win of the season, a shift in momentum and yet despite Verstappen’s five-race winless streak, the Dutchman remains 70 points clear in the standings. With nine events remaining and a maximum of 258 points to race for, the question persists: can Norris dethrone Verstappen for the ultimate glory?

Formula 1 is back from its summer break, and in true F1 fashion, the off-track drama takes center stage. The Haas Formula 1 team finds itself embroiled in a legal battle that could have severe consequences for its season. As the Dutch Grand Prix weekend unfolds, the American outfit may have its assets seized by former title sponsor Uralkali—a move that could jeopardize its participation in next week’s Italian Grand Prix.

Bianca Andreescu saw her journey at the Canadian Open halted in the round of 64, despite a valiant effort. The roadblock is merely part of her return to tennis since her back injury, one which took her out of the sport for ten months.

We caught a glimpse of the King of Clay at the Bastad Open with his run to the final of the tournament, his first final since the 2022 French Open. Rafael Nadal has struggled with hip and abdominal injuries of late and his return to the sport for what may well be his swansong hasn’t been straightforward. However, his recent deep run in Bastad provides a glimmer of hope that there’s more to come from the Spaniard.

Paris opens its doors again for a tournament for the second time this season to host the 2024 Olympics. The clay courts will be graced once more by the world’s best players, with Iga Swiatek as a prime contender for the Gold medal. Her performance this season has been nothing short of phenomenal, and the familiar red clay of Paris might just be the perfect stage for her to strike gold.

Novak Djokovic, hailed as one of the greatest who has ever graced the sport with a jaw-dropping 24 Grand Slam titles, has yet to capture the elusive Olympic Gold. This statistic may come as shocking to many given his prolonged dominance in the sport. The Serb, who has conquered every other peak, every other challenge the sport has thrown at him, finds himself with one glaring omission on his otherwise flawless résumé.

World No.17 Lorenzo Musetti is enjoying a phenomenal 2024–his recent runs demonstrating the kind of tennis that has propelled him into the public eye as one of the sport’s most promising talents. He has won 15 of the last 20 matches, and with the unfortunate withdrawal of compatriot Jannik Sinner from the Olympics, Musetti assumes the role of the top-seeded Italian, making him one of the dark horses for the medal.

Pascal Wehrlein clinched the title in the thrilling conclusion of Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. One strategic element stood out in his campaign: Attack Mode. Initially, the feature was included back in season five. Drivers would earn an extra boost of power after passing through a specific section of the track off the racing line. It was a feature that stood out against other forms of motorsport. In fact, it was often compared to Mario Kart’s dash panels, and it made the racing that much more interesting.

Carlos Alcaraz’s 2024 stint has been nothing short of spectacular, with the Spaniard bagging two Grand Slam titles and an Indian Wells Masters title, setting the stage for his much-anticipated debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old has displayed unwavering determination that has marked him as one of the sport’s brightest young stars with an already impressive record of four major titles, all on different surfaces. How will he fare on the prestigious Olympic stage?

Yulia Putintseva stunned the crowd when she took down World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the third round of Wimbledon. She entered the match as the underdog but played with the confidence of a seasoned champion. She was tactical, crafty and ever-adapting, capitalising on Swiatek’s unforced errors.

Sir Lewis Hamilton has broken the record for the most race wins at a single circuit, clinching his ninth victory at Silverstone in front of his home crowd. His voice trembled with emotion as he spoke on the radio after crossing the chequered flag, searching for the words to encapsulate what this moment meant to him.

The British Grand Prix will see three promising young drivers participate in the practice sessions. According to the sport’s current rules, every season, each F1 team must field a rookie in two FP1 sessions. So, who are the lucky ones?

As grass season hits the summit at Wimbledon, a name that was echoed through the courts last year was Elina Svitolina, yet it is still one that has run under the radar this season. The Ukrainian may not have clinched the Grand Slam title but she surely left her mark.

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawm from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. The two-time Grand Slam champion had told the press on media day, “We’re doing everything we can with my team to make sure I’ll be able to play my first match here.” She admitted that she was “not 100% ready,” and later withdrew before her first match against Emina Bektas.

As we approach the prestigious grass courts of Wimbledon, Taylor Fritz strives to reclaim his position as the No.1 American. Despite an impressive 2024 season, Fritz was recently pipped by compatriot Tommy Paul, who clinched the top American spot after his victory at Queen’s Club.

The general English press has been notorious for scapegoating their athletes of colour. English when they win. Children of immigrants when they lose. After England’s loss against Iceland in a friendly, Bukayo Saka, who was substituted in the 65th minute of the match, was on the sharp end of this, with one of the headlines even reading “Black Ice.”