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The GIST: It’s been 84 years 945 days, but Mercedes’ Sir Lewis Hamilton — the winningest driver in Formula 1 (F1) history — is back atop the podium after taking the checkered flag in yesterday’s thrilling British Grand Prix (GP), his home race.

• The W marked a historic day for Hamilton and a reminder that parity — and all the drama that comes with it — just might be back on the grid. Vroom, vroom.

A record-breaking day: Already widely considered to be the greatest racing driver of all time, the Brit further cemented his legacy yesterday — Hamilton’s now won nine times at his home track, surpassing the legendary Michael Schumacher’s previous record of eight wins at a single circuit.

• And that’s not all: Hamilton also extended his F1 record for race wins and race podiums, securing his 104th career dub and 199th top-three finish. All in a day’s work.

Parity in the paddock: Two-time defending champ Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished second yesterday, has dominated the track for the last two seasons, winning 34 of the 44 GPs, a trend that many found incredibly boring. But with six different winners over the last 10 GPs, the drama is finally back, baby.

• And it’s not just drivers getting the job done — teams composed of engineers, mechanics, and strategists work behind the scenes all season to better their race cars. Mercedes and McLaren, for example, have brought substantial engineering upgrades over the last few races, closing the gap to current top dog, Red Bull.

The final word: With 12 of this year’s F1-record 24 races still to come, the race for the World Driver’s Championship is nowhere near done. Buckle up.

The GIST: In their first-ever Copa América appearance, the No. 48 CanMNT is just one win away from the championship match after securing a semis berth with Friday’s 4–3 penalty shootout victory following a 1–1 draw over No. 54 Venezuela.

• Here’s how it happened and what comes next — O’ freaking Canada.

Keeper Maxime Crépeau finds redemption: Up 1–0 thanks to a fantastic 13th minute goal from winger Jacob Shaffelburg, aka, “Maritime Messi,” CanMNT was looking solid until the second half. But Venezuela caught CanMNT goalie Crépeau out of position, a costly mistake that evened the score and eventually sent the game straight to penalty kicks (there’s no extra time in the Copa during the quarters or semis).

• Luckily, Crépeau brought his A game in the shootout, making two standout saves to secure the win. Put some respect on his name.

Up next — Lionel Messi’s Argentina: The gritty Canadians will now play the best team in the world for the second time this tourney. CanMNT lost 2–0 to Argentina in their opening group stage match on June 20th, but there have been a few unfortunate injuries since then: CanMNT midfielderTajon Buchanan is now out with a broken leg and Messi is still dealing with a muscle issue.

• So will this Sidney Crosby–approved Cinderella story turn into a pumpkin or shock the world all the way to the final? Tune in tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET to find out.

There’s no reason to let the dads and Chads have all the fun — golf is gaining popularity with women across the country. It’s a great sport to play and to follow, especially when you can take in the action IRL.

• Not sure where to start with your newfound fandom? We suggest the CPKC Women’s Open.

Just ask The GIST’s co-founder, Jacie deHoop, who attended last year’s tournament:

• “The CPKC Women’s Open was so fun! The vibes were high, and everyone was cheering for hometown hero Brooke Henderson. I don’t golf, but being that close to the best golfers in the world, I could really appreciate how amazing they are.”

Whether you’re looking to get into the game or just to enjoy an incredibly cool, world-class event in the summer sunshine, the LPGA’s only Canadian stop is the place to be from July 23rd to July 28th. Buy your tickets now.

The GIST: After yet another dramatic weekend of penalty kicks, extra time, and even more own goals, the Euro semis are officially set. Up first? A true powerhouse showdown with No. 8 Spain taking on No. 2 France tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET. How’d they get here? Glad you asked.

Spain breaks hearts in Stuttgart: With just over one minute of extra time remaining, Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino nailed this header on Friday, securing Spain’s 2–1 win over host country No. 16 Germany and capping off a thrilling matchup between two of the strongest offenses in this year’s tourney. Simply stunning.

France outlasts No. 6 Portugal: Even sans broken-nosed superstar Kylian Mbappé late in the game, Les Bleus ended Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro career on Friday, winning the penalty shootout 5–3 following a 0–0 draw.

• Though the French snuck away with the quarter-final dub, they still shockingly haven’t scored a single goal in open play (aka, not from a penalty kick) this tourney.

• Also of note? Both Spain and France will play without top defenders in tomorrow’s semi, with Spaniard Dani Carvajal and Frenchman Robin le Normand suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Uh oh.

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