Lando Norris survives early scare to lead practice times in Japan
Lando Norris overcame early struggles to set the pace in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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McLaren's Lando Norris Says It's 'Our Turn' For Success
McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris said Thursday ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix that it was "our turn" to have Formula One's best car. McLaren have been the team to beat so far this season, with Norris winning the opening Australian Grand Prix before teammate Oscar Piastri led him in a one-two finish in China. Red Bull have dominated F1 in recent years, with Max Verstappen winning the drivers' championship for the past four seasons. Britain's Norris believes McLaren are now faster and he intends to prove it again this weekend at Suzuka.
Lando Norris admits McLaren nerves over potential title scrap with Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris has admitted his McLaren team will be “nervous” about the prospect of him going head-to-head with team-mate Oscar Piastri for the world championship.
Saudi duo triumph in Kingdom’s first Red Bull Padel Dash tournament
RIYADH: Saudi players Abdullah Adel Al-Butti and Yazid Ali Al-Uthman of Team YO3 made history on Sunday by winning Saudi Arabia’s first-ever Red Bull Padel Dash tournament.
Season-opening wins for Hyderabad and Chennai in IPL
HYDERABAD, India: Ishan Kishan scored 106 not out off 47 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their season-opening encounter in the 2025 Indian Premier League on Sunday. Kishan smacked 11 fours and six sixes in his first IPL hundred on debut for his new franchise, which notched up its second-highest total in tournament history. Travis Head scored 67 off 31 balls as the Sunrisers picked up where they left off in 2024 to reach a mammoth 286-6 in 20 overs. Hyderabad’s previous highest score was 287-3 — the highest IPL total — against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last season. In the evening game, Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets with five balls remaining in a high-profile clash. Afghanistan’s left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad took 4-18 in four overs for Chennai as Mumbai was restricted to 155-9 after losing the toss. Tilak Varma top-scored with 31 off 25 balls. Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, along with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s quick-fire 53 off 26, helped Chennai score 158-6 in 19.1 overs. Royals fall short despite reaching 242-6 Rajasthan Royals fought well to post 242-6 (20 overs) in reply to Hyderabad’s huge target.
Saudi national team continue preparations for crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan
SAITAMA, Japan: The Saudi Arabian national football team continued their preparations on Sunday evening ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Japan in the eighth round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Algeria’s Nabil Anane defeats Muay Thai icon Superlek at ONE 172 in Japan
JAPAN: Algeria’s Nabil Anane picked up the biggest win of his career against Superlek Kiatmoo9 on Sunday in Japan at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang.
Lewis Hamilton’s rocky start continues as Ferrari suffer double disqualification
Lewis Hamilton’s second appearance for Ferrari ended with a shock disqualification after he was adjudged to have driven an illegal car in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.