A source said that FIA President Jean Todt has ordered "an inquiry into expletive-filled abuse that Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel hurled at the Mexican Grand Prix race director." The German, "furious over the driving of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, repeatedly swore" at Race Dir Charlie Whiting during the closing stages of Sunday’s race. No indication has been given on when a decision will be made (AFP, 11/1).
Netball's Fast5 format will be available to local clubs after "the success of the Fast5 World Series" at Melbourne's Hisense Arena over the weekend. The Fast5 "enjoyed" a crowd of 5,148 for Saturday's session. Channel Nine's digital channel, GEM, "enjoyed a strong ratings return for the match between Australia and New Zealand on Saturday night, with a TV audience of 110,000, and 72,000 over the day, according to OzTam ratings." Netball Australia CEO Kate Palmer said that the event "was a success from a corporate prospective and at the box office, while it has also been released for local competitions to adopt" (SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, 10/30).
