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Saudi Cup winners back in action on King Faisal Cup Day

TAIF: Commissioner King, last year’s G3 Saudi Derby winner, returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 2, on a high-profile day of racing at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif, which includes two SR1 million ($266,000) Listed contests, the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Cup and the King Faisal Cup for purebred Arabians. Commissioner King, the FMQ Stables-owned gelding, won three of his four starts last season, culminating in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby, and lines up under regular rider Luis Morales in the 1,600-meter SR500,000 Taif Cup, presented by Boutique Group, one of four valuable Taif Cup races on the day. Speaking about Commissioner King’s win in the Saudi Derby, owner Faisal Mohammed Al Alqahtani said: “It was a historic night; a night that I’ll never forget.” Explaining the preparation Commissioner King has had ahead of his seasonal return and the plans for the campaign ahead, he added: “We have a special program for him.

Verstappen kicks off record bid with top time at Monza practice

MONZA, Italy: Formula One world championship leader Max Verstappen lapped fastest on Friday (Sep 1) in first free practice for an Italian Grand Prix that could secure the Red Bull driver a record 10th win in a row.

Max Verstappen bids for record-breaking 10th straight Formula 1 win at Monza on Sunday

MONZA, Italy: For Max Verstappen it’s not about records, it’s about winning. The Red Bull driver could do both at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday as he looks to firmly etch his name in the Formula One record books. Having equaled Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record of nine straight victories at the Dutch GP last weekend, Verstappen can break it on the famous Monza track. But the 25-year-old is focused on one sole thing: the victory. “I mean, I never thought that I would win nine in a row, first of all,” Verstappen said. “But yeah, now that we are here, of course I’ll try to win 10, but it’s more about that I want to just win.” Vettel set the consecutive wins record in 2013 with Red Bull during its first dominant era — when he won four straight titles — and Verstappen remembers how astounded he was as a teenager when he saw the German driver achieve that feat. “I remember when he did it, I said ‘Wow, that’s just a crazy number.

Verstappen denies his car is designed to suit his style

MONZA, Italy : Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen dismissed on Thursday the suggestion that his Red Bull car was designed to suit his driving style more than the team mates he has "destroyed".

'In tune' Verstappen hunting perfect 10 at Monza

Max Verstappen is on the cusp of another new record as he prepares for the Italian Grand Prix and another step towards a near-inevitable third consecutive Formula One world title.

Hamilton set to race into his 40s with Mercedes

MONZA, Italy :Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had never been hungrier to win after agreeing a new deal to race on with Mercedes until the end of 2025, and into his 40s.

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell Renew Contracts With Mercedes Until 2025

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell renewed their contracts with Mercedes until 2025, the Formula One team announced on Thursday. The Silver Arrows confirmed ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix that the pair would continue driving together in the next two seasons. Seven-time world champion Hamilton currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings, 183 points behind leader and reigning champion Max Verstappen who at Monza is hunting a record-breaking 10th straight GP win. Fellow Briton Russell is three places back on 99 points. "We have never been hungrier to win. We have learnt from every success but also every setback... we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again," said Hamilton in a statement.

Lewis Hamilton signs new deal that will keep him at Mercedes until 2025

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract with Mercedes that will see him remain with the team until the end of 2025.

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Saudi Cup winners back in action on King Faisal Cup Day

Verstappen kicks off record bid with top time at Monza practice

Max Verstappen bids for record-breaking 10th straight Formula 1 win at Monza on Sunday

Verstappen denies his car is designed to suit his style

'In tune' Verstappen hunting perfect 10 at Monza

Hamilton set to race into his 40s with Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell Renew Contracts With Mercedes Until 2025

Lewis Hamilton signs new deal that will keep him at Mercedes until 2025