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Refugees in Lebanon fear deportation: Authorities plan controversial return of Syrians

Also this week, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Qatar for the first time since a major rift between the two countries. It was back in 2017 that Egypt joined Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain in severing diplomatic ties with Doha and imposing a blockade over its alleged support for the Muslim Brotherhood. The blockade came to an end last January and Doha is now expected to invest billions in the Egyptian economy.

Where and when? WTCR calendar recap

The WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup is heading to the Middle East for the first time later this season with races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Click HERE for a reminder of what’s coming up and when.

Why history can be made in WTCR 2022

If Mikel Azcona or Gilles Magnus become King of WTCR in 2022 then history will be made. Never before has a driver from Spain (Azcona) or Belgium (Magnus) won an FIA World Touring Car title.

Early celebrations: Calendar confirmation means Huff can’t be caught in WTCR Trophy

Rob Huff and his Zengő Motorsport team will celebrate winning the WTCR Trophy when the 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup resumes at WTCR Race of Bahrain later this season. Recent confirmation that the 2022 calendar will feature nine events rather than the planned 10 means Huff cannot be caught in the race to win the title for independent drivers competing without direct financial support from a manufacturer customer racing department.

Primoz Roglic blaming Fred Wright for crash at La Vuelta was 'bizarre' - Dan Lloyd

Eurosport expert Dan Lloyd says Primoz Roglic’s decision to publicly blame Fred Wright for his exit from La Vuelta was «bizarre» and «out of character». Jumbo-Visma released a statement on Friday that quoted Roglic attributing blame to the Brit for the crash that ended his Vuelta. in the Stage 17 sprint.

Bahrain Victorious defend Fred Wright after Primoz Roglic accuses him of causing La Vuelta crash

Bahrain Victorious have defended their rider Fred Wright, rubbishing accusations he was at fault for the Stage 16 crash which ruled Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) out of La Vuelta. Roglic looked set to battle it out with Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) in the latter stages of the race, before the former collided with Wright towards the end of the stage. Ad Following his exit, Roglic pointed the blame at Wright for the “unacceptable” crash, a claim dismissed by Bahrain Victorious in a statement on Friday.

Tsunoda goes to back of grid as penalties mount up

MONZA, Italy :AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda will go to the back of the grid for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix after racking up reprimands, engine penalties and a sanction for ignoring warning flags on Friday.

Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 19, Evenepoel maintains overall lead

:Denmark's Mads Pedersen dominated a bunch sprint to win stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana in style on Friday - his third victory at this year's race.

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Bahrain Sport News

Refugees in Lebanon fear deportation: Authorities plan controversial return of Syrians

Where and when? WTCR calendar recap

Why history can be made in WTCR 2022

Early celebrations: Calendar confirmation means Huff can’t be caught in WTCR Trophy

Primoz Roglic blaming Fred Wright for crash at La Vuelta was 'bizarre' - Dan Lloyd

Bahrain Victorious defend Fred Wright after Primoz Roglic accuses him of causing La Vuelta crash

Tsunoda goes to back of grid as penalties mount up

Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 19, Evenepoel maintains overall lead