Dylan Bettencourt
➤ The first-ever Miami Grand Prix has been the talk of the Formula 1 town all week as part of the sport’s growth in the United States.
From hosting one Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas to holding another American race in Miami this year, and already announcing a Las Vegas Grand Prix for next year, Formula 1 has well and truly taken to the United States, aided by the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive.
The Miami Street Circuit will be the city’s biggest party all weekend long, organisers have even added water to the marina for added effect.
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the Imola Grand Prix where they lost valuable points to their rivals Red Bull, who scored a one-two finish.
Ferrari still lead the way in the standings, but only by 11 points and with Red Bull’s momentum, they will be looking for a clean overtake on the Italian side this weekend.
Whoever crosses the line first on Sunday will become the first-ever winner of the Miami Grand Prix.
The race is set for lights out on Sunday at 9.30pm, live on DStv channel 215.
➤ The Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday is very important for both sides- but for very different reasons.
Neither side can afford to lose and even a draw would leave them vulnerable.
Liverpool is in second spot in the league standings, only one point behind Manchester City. A draw or City winning would leave the Reds three points behind with three games to go.
Spurs, on the other hand, are in fifth spot, two points behind Arsenal. A loss for the London club could see their Uefa Champions League hopes all but disappear.
The must-win clash for both teams kicks off this Saturday at 8.45pm, live on DStv channel 203.
➤ Orlando Pirates begin their CAF Confederations Cup semi-final journey against Libyan outfit Al Ahli Tripoli this Sunday.
Despite enduring a poor domestic campaign, the Buccaneers have impressed on the continental stage, making it to the semi-final and being favourites to lift the trophy.
With Pirates looking unlikely to qualify for a continental competition next season through the domestic league, their only hope of playing in this tournament next season is to win the trophy.
Winning the Confederations Cup would surely save the Bucs from what has been a largely disappointing season.
But they have to get past the Libyan giants first, starting with an away game this Sunday at 6pm, live on DStv channel 202.
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