Novak Djokovic gets warm welcome in Dubai before tennis tournament
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Ferrari drivers back FIA race control overhaul
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz backed the governing FIA's restructuring of Formula One's race control operation in response to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that resulted in Michael Masi being replaced as race director.
Djokovic eager for Dubai comeback after vaccine controversy
World number one Novak Djokovic said he has missed playing tennis on Thursday as he prepares for his comeback in Dubai after the coronavirus vaccine row that kept him from defending his Australian Open title.
Djokovic gets warm welcome in Dubai before tennis tournament
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Thursday received a warm welcome in Dubai, where he visited the world’s fair following the global drama around his decision to remain unvaccinated.
Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta del Sol: UCI WorldTeam UAE Emirates' Alessandro Covi seals win on stage two
Alessandro Covi of UCI WorldTeam UAE Emirates won stage two of the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta del Sol. On a tough final climb up to Alcala la Real involving a punishing 11.5% gradient in the last kilometre, the win went to the Italian.
Volta Comunitat Valenciana Femines 2022 - Elisa Balsamo takes opening stage victory and first win in rainbow jersey
World champion Elisa Balsamo took her first victory in the rainbow jersey, sprinting to victory from a reduced bunch to win the opening stage of the Volta Comunitat Valenciana Femines. Now in the colours of Trek-Segafredo, Balsamo was provided with an excellent leadout from new teammate and compatriot Elisa Longo Borghini.
Masi removed as F1 race director over Abu Dhabi GP management
PARIS: Michael Masi has been removed as Formula One race director over his management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year which led to Max Verstappen being controversially crowned world champion. Masi was heavily criticized for the sequence of events that led to Verstappen passing Lewis Hamilton to deprive the Briton of a record eighth title. “Michael Masi, who accomplished a very challenging job for three years as Formula 1 race director following Charlie Whiting, will be offered a new position within the FIA,” read a statement by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
