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Canadian driver Amber Balcaen says Trump's presence at Daytona 500 gave her chills: 'It was really neat'
Canadian race car driver Amber Balcaen said President Donald Trump's appearance at the Dayton 500 "added another level" of energy.
Russian oligarch Mazepin causes a stir with F1 test visit
SAKHIR, Bahrain : Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin's appearance at Formula One's pre-season testing in Bahrain caused a stir and triggered questions on Friday about his presence in the paddock.
Conte tells Napoli players to enjoy the title race
Napoli's players must enjoy being near the Serie A summit without letting themselves feel the pressure of a title race, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with leaders Inter Milan.
In A First For India, F1 Academy Picks 10-Year-Old Racer Atiqa Mir For Its Driver Program
10-year-old karting sensation Atiqa Mir on Friday became the first Indian and Asian to be signed by Formula 1 Academy for its driver program, a testament to her rapid growth in the world of motorsport. F1 Academy, a female only racing series owned by Formula 1, has decided to take Atiqa on board for its Discover Your Drive Program (DYD) after closely tracking her stellar performances on the karting circuit. The racer from Jammu and Kashmir is only one of three drivers in the mini category (age 8-11) worldwide to be chosen for the DYD program.
Australia reach Champions Trophy semis after Lahore washout
LAHORE, Pakistan : Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Sainz criticises 'ridiculously little' pre-season testing
SAKHIR, Bahrain : Williams driver Carlos Sainz expressed frustration on Friday at Formula One's limited pre-season testing and suggested teams should be allowed to trade time in the simulator for track mileage.
Simeone hails Griezmann’s impact as Atletico eye crucial Bilbao clash
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised Antoine Griezmann’s standout contributions this season, highlighting his importance for the side as the LaLiga title race heats up.