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Mick Schumacher has been assessed at the Medical Centre. (@F1)
Schumacher admitted to hospital after qualifying crash in Jeddah
JEDDAH — Mick Schumacher was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after crashing heavily during qualifying for the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher lost control of his Haas car in Turn 9 and slammed against the inside barrier before rebounding back across the track and coming to a halt beyond Turn 10.Schumacher was conscious when the medical car arrived on the scene and, although he appeared physically fine, was taken to the circuit's medical centre for checks and on to hospital via helicopter."Assessment at the medical centre revealed no injuries, and he has been transferred to King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, for precautionary checks," an FIA statement said.The impact of the crash broke...
March 26, 2022

Schumacher admitted to hospital after qualifying crash in Jeddah

Sergio Perez claimed a first career pole with a scintillating last-gasp effort in a dramatic qualifying session in Saudi Arabia. (@F1)
Perez edges out Ferraris for sensational maiden pole position in Jeddah qualifying
JEDDAH — Sergio Perez claimed a first career pole with a scintillating last-gasp effort in a dramatic qualifying session in Saudi Arabia.The Mexican snatched top spot from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the final seconds, with the pair split by just two-hundredths of a second at the conclusion of a wild session on the streets of Jeddah.The session had paused for an hour during Q2 after a violent high-speed crash for Haas' Mick Schumacher, who was extricated to the medical centre – where no injuries where revealed – and later to hosptial for precautionary checks.Nicholas Latifi had also earlier triggered red flags as he swiped the wall in Q1 – a session that saw Lewis Hamilton make a shock exit in 16th.Hamilton's team mate George Russell only just squeezed into Q3, but...
March 26, 2022

Perez edges out Ferraris for sensational maiden pole position in Jeddah qualifying

The struggling seven-time world champion failed to put in a lap good enough to haul himself into Q2 under the lights of the Jeddah street circuit. (@F1)
Hamilton knocked out in first qualifying session in Jeddah
JEDDAH — Lewis Hamilton was sensationally knocked out at the first round of qualifying and will start only 16th for Sunday’s Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The struggling seven-time world champion failed to put in a lap good enough to haul himself into Q2 under the lights of the Jeddah street circuit.Hamilton’s race engineer, Peter Bonnington said: “Unfortunately that is us in P16.”A disconsolate Hamilton, six tenths slower than George Russell in the other Mercedes, replied: “I am so sorry, guys.”Hamilton and his Mercedes team have struggled to get on top of this season’s new regulations.But nobody predicted Formula One’s most decorated driver would fall at the first hurdle in the second qualifying session of the new campaign.And although Hamilton improved with...
March 26, 2022

Hamilton knocked out in first qualifying session in Jeddah

Jeddah Corniche circut. (Saudi Ministry of Sports)
F1 drivers assured max security in Jeddah
JEDDAH — F1 drivers have agreed to race in Jeddah on Saturday despite the attacks on oil facilities in the city earlier on Friday, after Saudi officials assured maximum security to the teams and drivers.A press release by the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GDPA)- a union of F1 drivers-, declared that they have agreed to go ahead with the weekend’s plan.The statement further details that the drivers have been assured by F1, FIA and Saudi officials about their safety. So, in the end, the race will go on Sunday.“A large variety of opinions were shared and debated and, having listened not only to the Formula 1 power but also to the Saudi government ministers who explained how security measures were being elevated to the maximum.”“The outcome was a resolution that we would...
March 26, 2022

F1 drivers assured max security in Jeddah

Charles Leclerc quickest in first practice in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH — Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in first practice ahead of the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022.The Monegasque driver went quickest with a time of 1:30.772, just 0.116 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in the Red Bull.Valtteri Bottas completed the top three in the new surroundings of Alfa Romeo.Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton complained of the infamous porpoising effect throughout the practice, telling the garage that “there's a lot of bouncing."The Mercedes team had hoped that the smoother tarmac of the Jeddah street track would soak up some of the bumps. Russell and Hamilton started the session with drastically different rear wings, the younger driver running a much thicker wing with more downforce - and more drag.With Russell only 0.1 of a second...
March 26, 2022

Charles Leclerc quickest in first practice in Saudi Arabia

Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix kicks off at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
JEDDAH — The second-round activities of STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2022 kicked off Friday, four months after the first round, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The longest and fastest street circuit in the world opened its doors Friday to Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans.Formula 1 returns to the Jeddah circuit after the extraordinary first race last December, which witnessed an epic competition under the floodlights between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, ended with the latter securing his first victory of the race for the World Championship title in the final race. While the pinnacle of motorsport returns to Jeddah with the start of the season, the competition remains wide open.On the race track, the drivers will participate in the first two practice sessions, which allow them to...
March 25, 2022

Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix kicks off at Jeddah Corniche Circuit


Italy also failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after losing to Sweden.
Shock as European champions Italy fail to qualify for World Cup
PALERMO — In a major upset, European champions Italy have failed in their bid to reach the World Cup... again.They were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia in a play-off semi-final to qualify for the tournament, which takes place in Qatar from 21 November.Aleksandar Trajkovski scored a last-gasp goal for North Macedonia.It was North Macedonia’s only real opportunity after a completely dominant performance by Italy, which missed a number of chances and had several others saved by visiting goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.Overall, Italy had 32 shots on goal, compared to just four for its opponent.But, just like five years ago, at the final whistle the Italian players fell to the ground in disbelief and disappointment — with several of them in tears — as the opposition celebrated wildly.Italy...
March 25, 2022

Shock as European champions Italy fail to qualify for World Cup

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the fastest street circuit in the calendar of Formula 1, will give more visibility for motorsport fans.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is 'the holiest’ F1 race track in Grand Prix history
By Anas AlyusufJEDDAH — The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is considered to be the “holiest” race track in the history of the Formula One Grand Prix, an official said.Hisham Atiyyah, project manager and an architect who worked on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, told Saudi Gazette that the holiest race track of Formula 1 derives its name from three mosques, including the floating Al-Rahma Mosque in the Red Sea, adjacent to the circuit. #VIDEO: #JeddahCornicheCircuit at the Formula 1 STC #Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the holiest race track in @F1 @SaudiArabianGP pic.twitter.com/skZiN2m8Iv — Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) March 24, 2022 At the northern end of the circuit, the Al-Rahma Mosque, which sits on stilts and seems to float on the water, has become a famous landmark of the Formula...
March 25, 2022

Jeddah Corniche Circuit is 'the holiest’ F1 race track in Grand Prix history

Saudi Arabia officially qualifies for Qatar 2022.
Saudi Arabia qualifies for World Cup 2022 after Japan beat Australia
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has officially qualified for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar for the sixth time in history after Japan’s win over Australia on Thursday.Saudi fans no longer need to wait for the results of their national team’s match against China later Thursday as Japan’s victory has doused Australia’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup directly from Group B.Japan beat Australia 2-0 on Thursday to book their place at their seventh straight World Cup. Australia will now face a perilous play-off to keep alive their hopes of making it to Qatar.
March 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia qualifies for World Cup 2022 after Japan beat Australia

Ashleigh Barty: ‘I’m excited for my next chapter’.
Retiring tennis champion says 'wait and see' on her plans
BRISBANE — World number one Ashleigh Barty has sliced back questions about her next move after retiring from tennis and told people to "wait and see".The 25-year-old shocked the sporting world on Wednesday by announcing she will quit the professional circuit.In her first press briefing since then, she said she had "given everything" to tennis and was ready to retire.Barty did not rule out trying another sport but said she was more keen to "give back" to the community."I have always wanted to have the time to contribute more in other ways and now I have that opportunity," she told reporters on Thursday."That is what lights me up inside."She said she was particularly excited to help provide fellow Indigenous Australians with "more...
March 24, 2022

Retiring tennis champion says 'wait and see' on her plans

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