Depending on the result of the next race in London this month, Formula E championship will be decided after Antonio Felix da Costa moved to the fifth place after the Portland double-header where he claimed two wins. Another win in his third straight Oregon triumph, and fourth in five races, moved the Portuguese driver to fourth overall with 134 points total, all while being categorised as the most successful driver of the season with wins.

On the other hand, Jaguar’s leading contender, Nick Cassidy, did not achieve any result in the U. S. round, which allowed his team-mate Mitch Evans and the Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein to put the distance to 155 points each. As many as 58 points are still to be awarded with the two final races set for July 20 and 21 in London, which means the title race is still on. Indeed, in Formula E, much like in Formula One, drivers’ scores 25 points for victory and more points for a pole position as well as for the fastest lap.

In the teams’ point, Jaguar tops with 322 points while Porsche occupies the second position with 289 points. Cassidy is confidence even as the latest results may seem to indicate otherwise, he reminds his lead man of his performance, or lack of it, in the last two races where he scored zeros. Despite the disappointment at Hungaroring, Rosberg insists he, and his teammates, are looking forward to the two races in London, which he has a particular like for and expects a tough fight at.

Cassidy struggled in Portland, making a mistake to spin off the lead on the last lap of Saturday’s race, while on Sunday also collided which forced him to pit and had to repair the car. But a safety car period on lap 19 enable him to come back to the pack from 17th place of the race, a fact that depicted the fluidity and unpredictability of Formula E before the seasons reaches a climax.&nbsp; 
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Depending on the result of the next race in London this month, Formula E championship will be decided after Antonio Felix da Costa moved to the fifth place after the Portland double-header where he claimed two wins.

Depending on the result of the next race in London this month, Formula E championship will be decided after Antonio Felix da Costa moved to the fifth place after the Portland double-header where he claimed two wins. Another win in his third straight Oregon triumph, and fourth in five races, moved the Portuguese driver to fourth overall with 134 points total, all while being categorised as the most successful driver of the season with wins. On the other hand, Jaguar’s leading contender, Nick Cassidy, did not achieve any result in the U. S. round, which allowed his team-mate Mitch Evans and the Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein to put the distance to 155 points each. As many as 58 points are still to be awarded with the two final races set for July 20 and 21 in London, which means the title race is still on. Indeed, in Formula E, much like in Formula One, drivers’ scores 25 points for victory and more points for a pole position as well as for the fastest lap. In the teams’ point, Jaguar tops with 322 points while Porsche occupies the second position with 289 points. Cassidy is confidence even as the latest results may seem to indicate otherwise, he reminds his lead man of his performance, or lack of it, in the last two races where he scored zeros. Despite the disappointment at Hungaroring, Rosberg insists he, and his teammates, are looking forward to the two races in London, which he has a particular like for and expects a tough fight at. Cassidy struggled in Portland, making a mistake to spin off the lead on the last lap of Saturday’s race, while on Sunday also collided which forced him to pit and had to repair the car. But a safety car period on lap 19 enable him to come back to the pack from 17th place of the race, a fact that depicted the fluidity and unpredictability of Formula E before the seasons reaches a climax.

Formula E title battle goes down to London finale

Lewis&nbsp;Hamilton&nbsp;said he felt "incredibly proud" to see Real Madrid winger&nbsp;Vinicius&nbsp;Junior receive this year's&nbsp;Socrates&nbsp;Award&nbsp;at the Ballon d'Or ceremony and vowed to continue speaking out against racism. Brazilian&nbsp;Vinicius, who has been racially abused in LaLiga games in the last two seasons, was recognised for starting a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and investing in education in his home country.

"It's really remarkable to see people out there who are facing such challenges and are just being brave in the face of it,"&nbsp;Hamilton&nbsp;told Reuters on Wednesday in an interview ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The 38-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, had previously showed support for&nbsp;Vinicius&nbsp;when he received racial slurs from fans in a game at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium this year, calling the episode "devastating".

Knighted by his own country,&nbsp;Hamilton&nbsp;was also granted honorary Brazilian citizenship last year and met the 23-year-old forward at this year's Italian Grand Prix. "It was a real honour to meet him, he brought such great energy to the team," said the Mercedes driver, known for his social activism including his defense of minority groups and environmental causes.

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Vinicius, the only Brazilian in the top 10 in the nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or, said he would remain strong in the fight against racism as he accepted the&nbsp;Socrates&nbsp;Award&nbsp;from the Prince of Monaco on Monday. The Vini Jr. Institute, created in 2020, aims to use the popularity of soccer to help innovations in teaching and learning in Brazilian public schools.

It hopes up to 15 schools and 10,000 students will benefit by the end of 2023.Hamilton&nbsp;praised the soccer star for leading by example.

"I'm so grateful that he's been acknowledged and well received," the Briton said. "And to win that reward not only for being a great athlete but for being a great spokesperson for people and for the culture, I think it is very honourable."

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "incredibly proud" to see Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior receive this year's Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony and vowed to continue speaking out against racism.

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "incredibly proud" to see Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior receive this year's Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony and vowed to continue speaking out against racism. Brazilian Vinicius, who has been racially abused in LaLiga games in the last two seasons, was recognised for starting a foundation that is building schools in impoverished areas and investing in education in his home country. "It's really remarkable to see people out there who are facing such challenges and are just being brave in the face of it," Hamilton told Reuters on Wednesday in an interview ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The 38-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, had previously showed support for Vinicius when he received racial slurs from fans in a game at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium this year, calling the episode "devastating". Knighted by his own country, Hamilton was also granted honorary Brazilian citizenship last year and met the 23-year-old forward at this year's Italian Grand Prix. "It was a real honour to meet him, he brought such great energy to the team," said the Mercedes driver, known for his social activism including his defense of minority groups and environmental causes. Also Read: Arsenal plot long stay at Premier League summit, Man City play Tottenham and Newcastle host Man United Vinicius, the only Brazilian in the top 10 in the nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or, said he would remain strong in the fight against racism as he accepted the Socrates Award from the Prince of Monaco on Monday. The Vini Jr. Institute, created in 2020, aims to use the popularity of soccer to help innovations in teaching and learning in Brazilian public schools. It hopes up to 15 schools and 10,000 students will benefit by the end of 2023.Hamilton praised the soccer star for leading by example. "I'm so grateful that he's been acknowledged and well received," the Briton said. "And to win that reward not only for being a great athlete but for being a great spokesperson for people and for the culture, I think it is very honourable."

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton preparing for eighth championship with winter training programme

Lewis Hamilton's&nbsp;Mercedes&nbsp;team on Thursday withdrew their appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial title-winning victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Red Bull's Verstappen overtook the British driver on the last lap on Sunday to clinch his first drivers' title and deny his rival a record eighth crown.

The deployment of the safety car after a late crash at the Yas Marina Circuit had wiped out Hamilton's seemingly unassailable lead and Verstappen had the advantage as he was using fresher tyres.

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The furious&nbsp;Mercedes&nbsp;team had an immediate double appeal dismissed by the stewards, then lodged an intention to appeal against that decision, which they were required to trigger by Thursday evening.

But&nbsp;Mercedes&nbsp;issued a lengthy statement announcing they were drawing a line under the issue.

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The team said they had made the decision following "constructive dialogue" with governing body FIA over establishing clarity for future racing scenarios.

"We welcome the decision by the FIA to install a commission to thoroughly analyse what happened in Abu Dhabi and to improve the robustness of rules, governance and decision-making in Formula 1,"&nbsp;Mercedes&nbsp;said in a statement.

"We also welcome that they have invited the teams and drivers to take part.

"The&nbsp;Mercedes-AMG Petronas team will actively work with this commission to build a better Formula 1 -- for every team and every fan who loves this sport as much as we do. We will hold the FIA accountable for this process and we hereby withdraw our appeal."

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Mercedes, who won the constructors' title, said they had initially appealed against the result in the interests of "sporting fairness".

The team also offered congratulations to Verstappen and Red Bull, saying the F1 championship title fight had been "truly epic".

"Though this drivers' championship did not end the way we hoped, we could not be prouder of our team," the statement added.

"Lewis, you are the greatest racer in the history of Formula 1 and you drove your heart out for every lap of this incredible season. You're a flawless sportsman on and off the track and you delivered a faultless performance."

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team on Thursday withdrew their appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial title-winning victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull's Verstappen overtook the British driver on the last lap on Sunday to clinch his first drivers' title and deny his rival a record eighth crown.

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team on Thursday withdrew their appeal against Max Verstappen's controversial title-winning victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull's Verstappen overtook the British driver on the last lap on Sunday to clinch his first drivers' title and deny his rival a record eighth crown. The deployment of the safety car after a late crash at the Yas Marina Circuit had wiped out Hamilton's seemingly unassailable lead and Verstappen had the advantage as he was using fresher tyres. ALSO READ: From Sachin to Rosberg: How sporting fraternity reacted to Max Verstappen's thrilling maiden F1 win The furious Mercedes team had an immediate double appeal dismissed by the stewards, then lodged an intention to appeal against that decision, which they were required to trigger by Thursday evening. But Mercedes issued a lengthy statement announcing they were drawing a line under the issue. Team Statement - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pic.twitter.com/tgrBjrNkcz — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 16, 2021 × The team said they had made the decision following "constructive dialogue" with governing body FIA over establishing clarity for future racing scenarios. "We welcome the decision by the FIA to install a commission to thoroughly analyse what happened in Abu Dhabi and to improve the robustness of rules, governance and decision-making in Formula 1," Mercedes said in a statement. "We also welcome that they have invited the teams and drivers to take part. "The Mercedes-AMG Petronas team will actively work with this commission to build a better Formula 1 -- for every team and every fan who loves this sport as much as we do. We will hold the FIA accountable for this process and we hereby withdraw our appeal." ALSO READ | Abu Dhabi GP: Mercedes protest after Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to win F1 title Mercedes, who won the constructors' title, said they had initially appealed against the result in the interests of "sporting fairness". The team also offered congratulations to Verstappen and Red Bull, saying the F1 championship title fight had been "truly epic". "Though this drivers' championship did not end the way we hoped, we could not be prouder of our team," the statement added. "Lewis, you are the greatest racer in the history of Formula 1 and you drove your heart out for every lap of this incredible season. You're a flawless sportsman on and off the track and you delivered a faultless performance."

Mercedes F1 team drops appeal and congratulates Max Verstappen for maiden title win