Emerson Fittipaldi predicts time-frame for McLaren car improvement
Emerson Fittipaldi has predicted that McLaren may start showing improvements with their car once the European season has got underway.
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England subdue Swiss as Kane moves closer to goal record
LONDON: Harry Kane moved level with Bobby Charlton on England’s list of record goalscorers as the striker’s late penalty secured a 2-1 win against Switzerland in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley. Kane netted from the spot to reach 49 England goals, moving him ahead of Gary Lineker and into a second place tie with Charlton. Only Wayne Rooney, with 53 goals, has scored more times for the Three Lions and it would be little surprise if Kane broke the record later this year.
Saudi co-owned Country Grammer wins Dubai World Cup
DUBAI: Country Grammer, co-owned by Saudi businessman Amr Zedan, won the Dubai World Cup on Saturday ridden by Frankie Dettori, who also secured his fourth victory in the feature race.
LIVE: Saturday qualifying session for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
JEDDAH: Formula One drivers took to the track in Saudi Arabia as scheduled on Saturday after receiving “detailed assurances” of their safety a day after an attack on the Kingdom by Yemen’s Houthi militia.
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.
Daniel Ricciardo discusses McLaren struggles ahead of Saudi Arabian GP
McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo says that the team has started to understand the reasons for their poor start to the Formula 1 season.