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The numbers that matter most ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Staged for the first time as the European Grand Prix in 2016, the (from 2017 onwards) Azerbaijan GP has cemented itself on the Formula 1 calendar as a track teams and drivers should not take lightly.
Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Loses To Shakhriyar Mamedyarov As Magnus Carlsen Surges Ahead
Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand's campaign at the Norway Chess tournament suffered a setback after losing to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round even as Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen shot into sole lead with a win over Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game late on Thursday.
Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead
Viswanathan Anand's campaign at the Norway Chess tournament suffered a setback after losing to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round even as Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen shot into sole lead with a win over Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game late on Thursday. As the tournament resumed after Wednesday's rest day, the 37-year old Azerbaijan player capitalised on an error from the Indian veteran to pick up three full points.
Lewis Hamilton 'speechless' at honorary Brazilian citizenship
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was speechless after being made an honorary citizen of Brazil when the lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday. The move had been proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo after last year's Brazilian Grand Prix was won by the British driver who unfurled the Brazilian flag at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit. Hamilton backed the move in April, when he visited Sao Paulo to deliver a keynote speech at an event focused on business and digital transformation, saying he would be honoured. "Today I was granted honorary citizenship to one of my favourite places in the world," Hamilton, who is racing in Azerbaijan this weekend, told his 28.4 million followers on Instagram.
‘We couldn't have asked for better’ - Sergio Perez praised by Red Bull ahead of Azerbaijani Grand Prix
Sergio Perez is an excellent team-mate, who is doing «extremely well» at Red Bull, that is according to chief engineer, Paul Monaghan. Perez heads to Baku for the Azerbaijani Grand Prix having won a fortnight ago in Monaco to collect a second Grand Prix win as a Red Bull driver after success in Azerbaijan in 2021.
Di Resta: Mercedes could be a contender in Baku
Paul di Resta believes that, if Mercedes can control the bouncing on the W13 this weekend, they could well contend in Azerbaijan at the weekend.
FIA clarifies pit exit rules after Monaco appeals
The FIA has issued fresh wording in the hope of clearing up doubt surrounding the rules of cars illegally crossing the pit exit line.