Perez to miss 2nd F1 race after positive coronavirus test
Silverstone: Sergio Perez will miss a second Formula One race at Silverstone this week after again testing positive for the coronavirus.The Mexican driver had hoped to return after spending seven days in quarantine, but his Racing Point team said Friday morning he had tested positive. “He is physically well and recovering,” the team said. “The whole team wishes Sergio and his family well and we look forward to his return.” That means German veteran Nico Hulkenberg again fills in for Sunday’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix after having also replaced Perez for the British Grand Prix at the same venue last week. Hulkenberg did not start that race because of an engine problem. There are two consecutive weekends of racing at Silverstone as Formula One tries to pack in races following the pandemic-delayed start to the season. (AP)
Mumbai City part ways with Paulo
Mumbai: Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC on Friday confirmed that experienced Portuguese midfielder Paulo Machado has parted ways by mutual consent.The 34-year old signed for the club in August 2018 and captained Mumbai alongside Amrinder Singh during his two years at the Club.He turned out in all 18 league games in his debut season and proved to be an influential figure in the Mumbai City midfield, helping guide the club to its second ever playoff qualification. Machado’s second year at the club was cut short after a season-ending injury in December, 2019 ensured he made only 9 appearances. The Portuguese international made 5 assists and scored 3 goals in the Islanders’ colors over two seasons. (PTI)
Van Persie returns as coach
Rotterdam: Former Netherlands captain Robin Van Persie returned to Eredivisie side Feyenoord but this time, in the capacity of a coach. He had two stints with the side during the course of his illustrious playing career and in total, scored 47 goals for them.Van Persie called time on his career in 2019 and has been working as a football pundit since. He will be assisting current manager Dick Advocaat at Feyenoord but revealed his role hasn’t been defined yet.”It is not an official function,” Van Persie told Feyenoord’s official website. “That’s why I find it difficult to give it a name.”For example, I don’t see myself as a striker coach. I think it’s a win-win situation: I’m going to find out here if I like this and I help the staff here.”Actually I was going to join last season, but that was still limited in the end. Dick called me and asked if I wanted to come. And I can’t say no to Dick”. (IANS)
