Russell wants to fight for ‘victories, not P5 all by myself’
Salvaging another double points-haul in Saudi Arabia, George Russell says Mercedes “can’t walk away being pleased with that” as the team has loftier goals.
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Bottas: Strong Alfa Romeo F1 form is “best case scenario”
After losing his Mercedes drive to George Russell, Bottas had a choice between Alfa Romeo and Williams for this year, and he eventually opted for the Swiss-based team.
FIFA, Qatar prepare for unprecedented World Cup finals draw
DOHA: A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament draw. When FIFA and host nation Qatar stage the draw ceremony show Friday, three of the 32 entries will be placeholders because the three-year qualifying program was delayed and is still ongoing. A once-in-a-century global health crisis and the war in Ukraine made sure of that.
World Cup 2022: Who can still qualify?
The qualification picture for the World Cup in Qatar is nearing completion, with 27 of the 32 finalists now confirmed.
Teenager jailed for racist abuse of Rashford after Euro 2020 final
LONDON: A teenager has been given a six-week jail sentence for racially abusing England forward Marcus Rashford on Twitter after the Euro 2020 final. Justin Lee Price, 19, was sentenced on Wednesday at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court in central England.
Esteban Ocon abused by fans after Fernando Alonso battle in Saudi Arabia
Esteban Ocon has been subjected to vile abuse on social media following his sixth-placed finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday. Alpine driver Ocon claimed eight points as he finished just ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris.
Over 800,000 tickets sold for World Cup in Qatar in first phase, says FIFA
World Cup in Qatar later this year in the first phase of sales, soccer's world governing body and tournament organisers FIFA said on Wednesday. FIFA said interest in tickets mainly came from Qatar, the United States, England, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, India, Brazil, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed Salah faced ‘racist abuse’ in playoff loss to Senegal
LONDON: Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah endured racist abuse after he missed a crucial penalty during Egypt’s World Cup playoff loss to Senegal, it has been claimed.