Saudi Arabian GP: Emerson Fittipaldi makes Ferrari prediction for round 2 of F1 season
Former Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi is predicting Ferrari to be the team to beat this evening at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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Formula 1, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Red Bull's Sergio Perez will eye just his third Formula 1 Grand Prix win when he starts on pole position during the Saudi Arabian GP at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Sunday. Perez, who has won just two GP's during his career -- Bahrain GP 2020 and Azerbaijan GP 2021 -- finished ahead of Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr, who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, during the qualifying on Saturday. Leclerc will join Perez in the front row, while Sainz will be joined by the other Red Bull driver and reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen. Red Bull will now be hoping for better luck in Jeddah after both Perez and Verstappen had failed to finish the race in Bahrain last week.
Charles Leclerc ready for Saudi qualifying after topping third straight practice session
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the pace in final practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton could only finish 11th.
5 things we learned from first legs of the last African World Cup qualifying ties
Four Arab teams were in action on Friday in the first leg of Africa’s World Cup play-offs. A place in the biggest tournament on the planet is now just 90 minutes away. Here are five things we learned at Arab News.
Formula One body says Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on despite Houthi attack
JEDDAH: Formula One said its race in Saudi Arabia will go ahead as scheduled this weekend despite attacks on the kingdom by Yemen’s Houthi militia. The announcement came a day after the rebels attacked an oil depot located about 11 kilometers (seven miles) from the F1 circuit. The 20 drivers on the grid met several times Friday night in talks that stretched well past 2 a.m. to discuss safety concerns. “Formula 1 and the (governing body) FIA can confirm that following discussions with all the teams and drivers, the 2022 FIA Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will continue as scheduled,” F1 said in a statement Saturday. “Following the widely reported incident that took place in Jeddah on Friday, there has been extensive discussion between all stakeholders, the Saudi government authorities and security agencies who have given full and detailed assurances that the event is secure.”
Saudi researchers partner with McLaren Racing to boost F1 car
JEDDAH: When the second-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix powers off from the start line under Jeddah’s skies on Sunday night, a select group of local students will have their eyes fixed firmly on the orange McLaren cars of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo.
Mohamed Salah sets up win for Egypt over Senegal, Slimani stuns Cameroon
JOHANNESBURG: Prolific Liverpool scorer Mohamed Salah was the architect of the only goal as Egypt edged Senegal 1-0 in Cairo on Friday in a high-profile World Cup play-off first leg. Salah turned inside the box and slammed the ball against the crossbar with the rebound hitting Senegal defender Saliou Ciss and rolling into the net for an own-goal. The eagerly awaited clash was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final last month, which Senegal won 4-2 on penalties in Cameroon after 120 goalless minutes.
Leclerc fastest in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix opening practice
JEDDAH: Early season championship leader Charles Leclerc maintained his impressive form with Ferrari on Friday when he topped the times ahead of Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.