Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc competes in the qualifying session for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, on August 27, 2022. JOHN THYS / AFP
The Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar next year, the sport announced on Sunday after speculation the race at Spa-Francorchamps could be dropped.
"Formula One can confirm that the Belgian Grand Prix will be on the 2023 calendar following an agreement to extend our partnership together," it said in a statement ahead of the 55th edition of the grand prix.
Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali had cautioned this week that reports of the race’s demise might be premature.
While Spa will return, the prospects of holding a race at South Africa’s Kyalami circuit appeared to have receded.
Formula One is yet to publish a full 2023 calendar, which is expected to feature a record 24 races. This year's championship has 22 rounds.
"Further details on the 2023 calendar will be announced in due course," the sport said.
Naomi Osaka continued to make a statement at Wimbledon as she paired her flair off the court with growing confidence on it to dismiss unseeded Australian Daria Kasatkina 6-1 6-3 on Friday and reach the last 16 for the first time.
Breel Embolo scored in the first half, Dan Ndoye tallied at the start of the second half and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup's round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night in Vancouver.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cupknockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.
Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women surging into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high in the men's draw.
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16.
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Osaka beats Kasatkina to make Wimbledon last 16
Switzerland blank Algeria, reach round of 16 for 4th straight World Cup
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia
Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to ease into World Cup last 16
