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FIA suspends steward for Canadian Grand Prix over Verstappen penalty comments

FIA suspends steward for Canadian Grand Prix over Verstappen penalty comments

Formula 1's governing body has suspended a driver steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix over comments he made regarding a penalty Max Verstappen received two weeks ago.
The FIA said Friday that Derek Warwick's comments were not authorized and he will be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi, who will officiate from the Remote Operations Centre in Geneva for the remainder of the weekend.

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Caitlin Clark explodes for 32 points in return from injury as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season

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Caitlin Clark explodes for 32 points in return from injury as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season
Caitlin Clark explodes for 32 points in return from injury as Indiana Fever hand New York Liberty first loss of season

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