Sports News from Friday, March 6th, 2026

McLaren's Piastri fastest in second practice at Australian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri delighted home fans by putting McLaren top of the timesheets in second free practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday as struggling Aston Martin nursed both cars through laps during the session.
President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House

Lionel Messi has drawn high praise from President Donald Trump as the Argentine superstar and his Inter Miami team were honoured at the White House on Thursday for winning the MLS Cup last year.
Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in first practice at Australian Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc has led a Ferrari 1-2 at the top of the timesheet in the Australian Grand Prix's first practice, while defending champion Lando Norris suffered a gearbox issue as Formula One's new engine era launched with a spate of reliability problems.

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