Lewis Hamilton: F1 marshal forced to quit job for disgusting tweet about Mercedes man
A Formula 1 marshal at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit has been dismissed from his duties after tweeting that he hopes Lewis Hamilton “crashes like Romain in Bahrain.”
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New Zealand batter Mark Chapman out of ODI series against Netherlands after testing COVID-19 positive
Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Netherlands after testing positive for COVID-19. George Worker replaced Champman in the squad for the three-match series. He last played for New Zealand in 2018. Chapman, who was a part of the T20I squad, flew from Napier to Auckland on Saturday and after waking up with symptoms on Sunday. He tested positive in a rapid antigen test on Sunday following his arrival here from Napier. "It's really unfortunate for Mark and we're all really feeling for him at this time," New Zealand's head coach Gary Stead said. "He did the right thing by following the health guidelines and getting tested when he did."
George Russell shows the way for Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes endure qualifying failure at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is struggling again as Formula 1 moves onto Saudi Arabia, but his failure to make an impression in qualifying is not necessarily as bad as it looks. The seven-time champion was only able to finish in 16th, the first time he had failed to break out of Q1 since the Brazilian Grand Prix back in 2017. Ad/> It’s fair to say, too, that Mercedes look to be facing their biggest troubles for at least half a decade.
Max Verstappen and Christian Horner 'so pleased' for Sergio Perez after 'great job' earns pole for Red Bull
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Christian Horner praised Sergio Perez for his pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen could only manage fourth place and during his qualifying session he complained that he had ‘zero grip’ recalling some of his complaints in Bahrain. Ad/> That first race of the season saw both Red Bulls drop out in the closing stages last week to see them end with no points at the end of the season, but both of their drivers now have a strong chance of finishing in the podium, and certainly in the points.
'What a lap' - Red Bull's Sergio Perez delighted with first-ever pole at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Sergio Perez was delighted with his first Formula 1 pole as he set the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The Mexican became the first driver from his country to record a pole with the same lap, and his late, late effort put him ahead of both the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc (second) and Carlos Sainz (third) who had appeared set for a lockout. Ad/> Instead it is the Red Bull’s race to lose from the lights tomorrow, though the close back-and-forth between the Austrian and Italian teams suggests it could be tough for anyone to secure a win.
Lewis Hamilton gives early thoughts on reason for shock qualifying exit in Saudi Arabia
Lewis Hamilton has said that issues with balance are the reason for his shock qualifying exit in Q1 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton knocked out in first qualifying session in Saudi Arabia
Lewis Hamilton was sensationally knocked out at the first round of qualifying and will start only 16th for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Crusaders back to winning ways against Chiefs in Hamilton
The Crusaders bounced back from their first Super Rugby Pacific defeat of the season with a comfortable 34-19 win over the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.