Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira will miss the Indonesian Grand Prix after suffering a fractured wrist in a crash during Friday’s practice session at Mandalika. The incident occurred at turn four, and Oliveira required medical attention. His team, Trackhouse Racing, confirmed the injury and the need for a CT scan to determine if surgery is required.
An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Monday evening during a routine training mission. The pilot ejected safely and there were no reports of casualties or property damage. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.
Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, an illegal immigrant with a history of 16 deportations to Mexico, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to a crash that killed a man in Colorado. He faces a maximum of one year in jail and fines, sparking outrage from the victim’s widow who feels justice is not being served.
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed during a Russian bombardment, sparking an investigation with US experts involved. The incident is being investigated for potential causes, including pilot error, mechanical failure, and even possible involvement of a Patriot air defense system. While the F-16s are not expected to be a game-changer in the war, their arrival marks a significant development in Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
A Ukrainian pilot trained to operate the newly arrived F-16 fighter jets was killed in a crash during a Russian aerial attack. The crash is under investigation, and Ukrainian officials have ruled out pilot error as a cause. The incident marks a significant loss for Ukraine as the pilot was one of the few trained to operate the advanced jets.
American F1 driver Logan Sargeant crashed heavily during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix, raising questions about his participation in qualifying. The incident, which saw his Williams car catch fire, comes after a series of crashes for the young driver in recent races.
Following reports of Intel’s Raptor Lake desktop CPUs crashing under load, issues have now emerged with their mobile counterparts. Reports suggest that Intel’s 13th- and 14th-gen Raptor Lake laptop CPUs are experiencing instability and crashes, although less frequently than their desktop counterparts. This situation raises concerns about the reliability of Intel’s high-end processors and highlights the challenges of developing both powerful and stable technology.
Primoz Roglic, a three-time Vuelta a Espana champion and Giro d’Italia winner, has withdrawn from the Tour de France after suffering a crash on Thursday. The Slovenian was in contention for the overall title but was trailing leader Tadej Pogacar by over four minutes after a series of falls. Roglic’s withdrawal leaves the race wide open with Pogacar now the clear favorite to win his third consecutive title.
Two key riders for defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert and Matteo Jorgenson, crashed during the second stage of the Tour de France. Van Aert was back on his bike quickly, while Jorgenson took longer to recover and had a bruised elbow bandaged. Ineos-Grenadiers rider Laurens de Plus was also involved in the incident.
During the General Tire 150 at Dover on Lap 76, Christian Rose’s race took a terrifying turn. His left side tire struck an unknown object, causing his car to careen into the side wall at high speed. Flames erupted from the car, engulfing the right-hand side. Following closely behind, Amber Balcaen swerved to evade a larger collision, but her car collided with the inner wall, spinning multiple times. Both drivers were forced to retire from the race due to the extensive damage to their vehicles. Speaking after the crash, Rose expressed gratitude for his safety and well wishes for Balcaen. He speculated about potential causes, such as a tire issue or a mechanical failure. Balcaen, who suffered a foot injury, also commented on the incident, highlighting her disappointment in missing out on a race-ready performance. The race concluded with Connor Zilisch securing victory, followed closely by Giovanni Ruggiero in second place.
