Antonelli Takes Mercedes Back on Top: Story Behind Their F1 Revival | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

What happens when a Formula 1 powerhouse suddenly loses its way? Mercedes know the answer. After years of getting the car wrong, questioning their direction and watching their biggest star Lewis Hamilton go to rivals Ferrari, the team have fought their way back to the summit as they won the 2026 Formula 1 World Constructors' Championship. With Toto Wolff leading the rebuild, Kimi Antonelli making history and George Russell delivering, Rupha Ramani looks at the story behind Mercedes' remarkable F1 resurgence.

Australia promised a cultural reset after Sandpaper Gate. But eight years later, David Warner's endorsement of Usman Khawaja's claims has put that promise under the spotlight again. Who knew about the ball-tampering plan? Who stayed silent? And did everyone who needed to be held accountable actually face the consequences for the Pat Cummins and co? Rupha Ramani looks at the latest controversy surrounding David Warner, Cricket Australia and the questions that refuse to go away.

And also on the show is the critical question for Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team. Australia, England and now Scotland have drawn a line on bilateral cricket with Afghanistan. But is that enough? Afghanistan's women cricketers are still fighting for the right to play, even as the men's team continues to enjoy international success. With the ICC backing a pathway for displaced Afghan women to return to competitive cricket, Rupha Ramani takes a deep dive in the divide within Afghanistan cricket and whether world cricket can turn its words into meaningful action.

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