DOHA: Max Verstappen extended the Formula 1 championship fight to the final race of the season after taking advantage of a McLaren strategy error to win the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver’s decisive pit stop under an early safety car allowed him to triumph convincingly, putting the title race on a […]
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Oscar Piastri wins Australia’s top sporting honour, the Don Award
Formula One star Oscar Piastri has been awarded the Don Award, Australia’s highest sporting honour, celebrating his achievements and impact over the past year. The 24-year-old, a nine-time Grand Prix winner, described receiving the accolade as a “massive privilege,” highlighting the legacy of legendary cricketer Donald Bradman, after whom the award is named. Read More: […]
F1 needs to ‘do better’ to avoid boring fans: Hamilton
MIAMI: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says the sport must “do better” to create tighter competition amid fears that Red Bull’s domination could result in boredom. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, winner of the past two championships, leads the driver’s standings after splitting the opening four races of the season with teammate Sergio Perez. Arriving […]
Max Verstappen signs long-term contract extension with Red Bull
London: World champion Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension with Red Bull, the Formula One team announced on Thursday. The deal, reportedly worth up to £40million ($54 million) per season, will keep the Dutch driver with the team until the end of 2028. The 24-year-old’s current contract was due to expire at the […]
Saudi woman drives F1 car to mark an end to female driving
Saudi woman, Aseel Al Hammad drove Renault Formula 1 car in front of her fans. She drove around the French Grand Pixir Circuit and declared the historic day as a beginning of a new time for Saudi women in motorsports. The lap of Le Castellet’s Paul Ricard came on the day when the ban on […]