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Author: Abigail Batey

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Rally 101: A beginner’s guide to the World Rally Championship

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - by Abigail Batey

NEW to the World Rally Championship? Discover all you need to know, from the cars they drive to the race locations and more! The World Rally Championship (WRC) is where …

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Formula E London E-Prix
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Rookie-to-Racer: Global stars swap fame for speed

March 7, 2025 - by Abigail Batey

FORMULA E held the ultimate motorsport experience for 12 of the world’s most-followed personalities to get behind the wheel of the world’s fastest electric race car and understand what it …

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The Return of Tour of Britain Women

April 16, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

The Tour of Britain Women returns this summer with Wales hosting the first two stages.

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The Ssolent Devils warming up at Planet Ice in Gosport.
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Lack of coverage for low-profile sport

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

PLANET Ice in Gosport is a year-round destination for families and ice skating enthusiasts. It is also the smallest and most logistically demanding rink for the Solent Devils. Most teams …

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Formula E takes on a new track for the first time in FIA history

March 26, 2024May 8, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

A new race is on the calendar for Formula E this season as they take on Tokyo for the first time.

Formula E takes on a new track for the first time in FIA history Read More
A picture of Daniel Ricciardo with an Australian Flag and Liam Lawson with a New Zealand Flag.
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Daniel Ricciardo’s Visa RB seat ‘under threat’

March 26, 2024April 15, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

Daniel Ricciardo’s seat is under threat by rising star Liam Lawson if his performance doesn’t improve over the next two races.

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This is Kacey Laird, an Irish cricketer batting in a game.
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The growth of Women’s Cricket in Ireland

February 27, 2024March 4, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

A male-dominated sport could soon be taken over by women in Ireland, all thanks to the growing popularity of cricket.

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Leah Williamson at training with the Lionesses at St. George's Park.
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ACL injuries in women’s football

December 12, 2023February 5, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

The number of female players who have had their World Cup dreams taken away by the tear of the short ligament is alarming.

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Girls On Track UK members at a Porsche event about to get in a car for a test run.
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The rise of women in motorsport

December 5, 2023February 5, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

Women have always been present in motorsport from the very start, but they haven’t had it easy in the male-dominated sport.

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This is Kacey Laird, an Irish cricketer batting in a game.
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Is cricket more dangerous than people think?

November 28, 2023February 5, 2024 - by Abigail Batey

Cork, string, leather and gut may not seem too lethal by themselves but when combined together into a ball they can cause serious harm and can even end people’s lives.

Is cricket more dangerous than people think? Read More

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