Ramon Diaz: Three points was all that mattered for Al-Hilal against Al-Ahli
Al-Hilal coach Ramon Diaz has revealed his satisfaction with the 4-2 win over Al-Ahli on Friday night, saying his team got exactly what they were looking for from the clash.
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The year of the prancing horse? Why Ferrari fans are cautious over F1 team's 2022 chances
• The Ferrari Formula 1 team looks competitive ahead of the 2022 season.
Former Argentina player Aramburu killed in Paris
PARIS: Former Argentina rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu was killed in Paris early Saturday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. He was 42.
Charles Leclerc opens new F1 era with pole for resurgent Ferrari
MANAMA: Charles Leclerc heralded a return to form for Ferrari at the start of Formula One’s new era by handing the Italian glamor team their first pole position in over two years on Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Monegasque lit up the timing screens with a lap of one minute 30.558 seconds to beat world champion Max Verstappen by 0.123 seconds. Spaniard Carlos Sainz missed out on handing Ferrari their first front-row lockout since the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix by 0.006 seconds and had to settle for third. That was also the last time a Ferrari started a race from the front. “It feels good. The last two years have been incredibly difficult for the team and we knew this year’s rules would be an opportunity for us,” said Leclerc after taking his 10th career pole and second in Bahrain. “I am very happy today in a tricky qualifying session; I wasn’t happy with my driving,” he added. Ferrari have not won a race since the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix but have been hyped by rivals as early favorites in Formula One’s new era, featuring cars designed to radically new rules aimed at improving the racing spectacle. Verstappen, who clinched his first title at last year’s finale in Abu Dhabi, had gone fastest in the final practice session earlier on Saturday. He could not hit the sweet spot with the balance when it mattered, however, but is confident he has a strong car for Sunday’s race. “It was a bit of hit and miss, Q2 seemed quite good, Q3 was a struggle with the balance and to get it together,” said the Dutchman. “But we have a good race car and it is a good start for tomorrow.”
A cheerful ladies golf day in King Abdullah Economic City
JEDDAH: More than 200 women and girls on Friday took part in an outreach females’ event organized by Golf Saudi at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, near Jeddah. Titled Ladies’ Day, the event took place on the sidelines of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International, and was aimed at celebrating International Women’s Day which takes place on March 8 every year. The event also aimed to provide Saudi women the opportunity to learn how to play golf for the first time. Activities on offer included private shuttles, free ice cream, drinks and food, and introductory lessons. Three golf clinics led by professional players took place, with each group given the chance to enjoy introductory lessons on how to stand, hold a golf club, and where to position the ball properly.
Charles Leclerc's Bahrain GP qualifying admission is ominous for the rest of the F1 field
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has sent an ominous warning to the rest of the Formula 1 field on the back of his pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with him saying that he wasn’t happy with his driving over the course of qualifying and there’s a lot more to come.
Lewis Hamilton writes off Bahrain chances after disappointing practice showing
Lewis Hamilton said he will not be able to win Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix after he finished a distant ninth in practice.
Bahrain GP: Charles Leclerc seals pole ahead of Max Verstappen
Charles Leclerc proved the pre-season suggestion that Ferrari would be back at the front of the field absolutely right as he took pole position ahead of Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix.