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Ricciardo launches mixed defence of former teammate Vettel

Formula one Azerbaijan Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo on Monday said that Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel was passion driven following the incident that took place with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. Vettel came from behind to hit Hamilton twice in the race on Monday. The former was given a 10-second stop-go penalty and three penalty points for the foul show. Red Bull driver Ricciardo shared his view on this incident and also said the German should think before he does something.

Thongchai enjoys solid week in England

Thongchai Jaidee ended his campaign with an even-par 70 at The Open on Sunday and he hopes to build on his performance this week. The Thai star traded three birdies against as many bogeys to finish on a one-over-par 281 total and was pleased with his battling performance at Royal Birkdale. “I played alright but I struggled with my irons because the wind direction was different every day. The pin positions were difficult today. You need to have the perfect club because it is difficult to attack the pins.

Nanna Koerstz Madsen Breaks Scoring Record in Third Win to Earn Promotion to LPGA

Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Copenhagen, Denmark) completed her dream season on the Symetra Tour with an emphatic third victory that will send her to the LPGA Tour on a “Battlefield Promotion” on Sunday at Brook-Lea Country Club. She fired a 6-under, 66 to break the 72-hole Symetra Tour scoring record and finished the weekend at 22-under, 266. The previous scoring mark was 19-under, set by Jennifer Song in 2010, so Koerstz Madsen is the first player in Tour history to crack 20-under. Koerstz Madsen posted rounds of 66-67-67-66 to win by seven shots. She made 26 birdies and just four bogeys on the week. The first-place payout of $22,500 moves her from second back into the top spot on the Volvik Race for the Card money list with $85,456 earned in ten starts.