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USS Gerald Ford arrives in Croatia for maintenance
USS Gerald Ford arrives in Croatia for maintenance

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, arrived at the Croatian city of Split on Saturday, the US embassy said in a statement.

March 28, 2026

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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Verstappen suffers qualifying shock
Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Verstappen suffers qualifying shock

Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare.

March 28, 2026

Verstappen calls his Red Bull 'undriveable' after more woes
Verstappen calls his Red Bull 'undriveable' after more woes

A despondent Max Verstappen labelled his Red Bull car "undriveable" after the four-time world champion qualified a lowly 11th for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.

March 28, 2026

Antonelli takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2
Antonelli takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2

Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Mercedes tightened their stranglehold on the new Formula One season.

March 28, 2026

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Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in final Japan practice
Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in final Japan practice

Kimi Antonelli led team-mate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, as McLaren's world champion Lando Norris endured another frustrating session.

March 28, 2026

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Sinner ousts Zverev to book Miami Open final with Lehecka
Sinner ousts Zverev to book Miami Open final with Lehecka

World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to an Miami Open men's final against Czech Jiri Lehecka.

March 28, 2026