It’s ‘damage limitation’ and Mercedes ‘aren’t bluffing’
The bad news coming from Mercedes continues with Andrew Shovlin saying this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix is a case of “damage limitation” for the reigning Constructors’ champions.
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F1 Libres 1 y 2 en Bahrein: resultados, resumen y reacciones de Alonso y Sainz en Sakhir
Verstappen enseña los dientes con el primer puesto y confirma que hay que tenerle muy pendiente para mañana.En la pelea estarán Ferrari y Sainz, que terminaron justo detrás. Grata sorpresa de Alonso con el quinto mejor tiempo. Problemas para Hamilton y para los McLaren, que siguen desaparecidos en Bahrein.
Champion Max Verstappen sets the pace in Bahrain GP practice
Formula One champion Max Verstappen edged out Charles Leclerc to the fastest time in Friday's practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as Red Bull and Ferrari lived up to their pre-season hype while Mercedes appeared to be on the back foot. The 24-year-old lapped the 5.4km floodlit Sakhir track in one minute 31.936 seconds, beating Leclerc by 0.087 seconds. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was over half a second back in third. “It’s been a positive day for us, really,” said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. “Both in the warmer conditions earlier in the day and that last session, the short run and the long run both looked pretty decent ... we’re pretty satisfied with today’s running.” Verstappen, who sealed his first title at a controversial season finale in Abu Dhabi last year, had ended last week’s pre-season test at the same Sakhir track with the fastest time.
US basketball star detained in Russia, in shadow of Ukraine war
WASHINGTON: Detained for more than a month in Russia, US basketball star Brittney Griner has become an unlikely victim of the war in Ukraine — and the best way to free her remains a crucial question. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion, was detained in Moscow airport on February 17 on charges of carrying vape cartridges that contained cannabis oil in her luggage. She was immediately placed in a detention center, and on Thursday a Russian court extended her arrest until May 19. The 31-year-old — one of few women who can “dunk” a ball and considered one of the best players in the world — faces up to 10 years in prison. Griner was in Russia to play club basketball before the US season resumed, a common practice for American players, who can earn much higher salaries in foreign leagues than on domestic teams.
Coach’s strife with players distracts from Morocco’s World Cup mission
RIYADH: In April 2018, just two months before the start of the World Cup, Japan fired Vahid Halilhodžić, the head coach who had taken them through a successful qualification campaign. There now seems to be the imminent possibility that history will repeat itself in Morocco.
Ferrari Trento podium bottles to raise funds for Ukraine
Proceeds from the auction of Ferrari Trento podium-inspired bottles will be donated to help emergency efforts in Ukraine.
Hamilton promises to be ‘more aggressive’ this year
Lewis Hamilton says he will not allow himself to be pushed around on track this season in his quest to regain the Drivers’ title.
Premier League table 2021/22: Latest standings, fixtures, results for gameweek 30
Things are fairly quiet on the Premier League front for gameweek 30.