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Edoardo Mortara (CHE), ROKiT Venturi Racing 1st position, Robin Frijns (NLD), Envision Racing 2nd position, Lucas Di Grassi (BRA), ROKiT Venturi 3rd
Mortara clinches ABB FIA Diriyah E-Prix victory as De Vries falters
RIYADH — Edoardo Mortara (ROKiT Venturi Racing) claimed victory in the second E-Prix of the 2022 ABB FIA Formula E season, pipping Robin Frijns (Envision Racing) and Lucas di Grassi (ROKiT Venturi Racing) to the podium as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Safety car ushered the drivers to the checkered flag.Alexander Sims’ (Mahindra Racing) exit saw the safety car introduced with 10 minutes remaining but it was too late in the race for additional time, allowing Morata to seal a famous win ahead of Frijns in second and his new teammate Di Grassi in third.It was another night filled with high-quality driving and thrilling drama in Saudi Arabia, as Morata recovered from the narrowest of defeats in the final qualifying duel with Nyck de Vries (Mercedes-EQ) to clinch a third E-Prix victory of his...
January 30, 2022

Mortara clinches ABB FIA Diriyah E-Prix victory as De Vries falters

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah crosses stunning Omani terrain.
Qatar’s Al-Attiyah secures seventh career victory at the Oman Rally
MUSCAT, Oman — Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Spanish co-driver Alba Sánchez González managed their pace to perfection to seal an emphatic victory in Oman Rally Sohar International on Saturday.With the hard work done on Friday’s gravel stages, Al-Attiyah avoided risks over the closing half dozen speed tests to secure a seventh victory in Oman by the margin of 15min 13.8sec in his Autotek Volkswagen Polo GTI.It was the Qatari’s 79th career MERC win and gave him the perfect foundations on which to build a challenge for an 18th regional title.Sánchez González, who was standing-in for Mathieu Baumel as Al-Attiyah’s co-driver, became the first female to win a round of the MERC since Veronika Havelková partnered Vojtĕch Štajf to a one-off victory in Qatar in...
January 29, 2022

Qatar’s Al-Attiyah secures seventh career victory at the Oman Rally

Dutch driver Nyck de Vries.drove his German Mercedes-Benz Q-Team's car to the first place in the first round of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Riyadh.
Dutch driver de Vries wins 1st round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022
RIYADH — In the presence of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal, Diriyah witnessed Friday the launch of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022 as part of the opening ceremony of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in its 8th season, of which the first and second rounds will be held in Diriyah, under the floodlights.Attended by Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Faisal, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and the Saudi Motorsports Company, and Sheikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al Khalifa, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Motor Federation, the first round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022 was won by the Dutch driver Nyck de Vries.De Vries drove his German Mercedes-Benz Q-Team's car to the first place in the first round, while his...
January 29, 2022

Dutch driver de Vries wins 1st round of Diriyah Formula E-Prix 2022

The Saudi National Team arrived in Haneda International Airport in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday, in preparation to face Japan.
Green Falcons arrives in Tokyo in preparation to face Japan
Saudi Gazette ReportTOKYO - The Saudi National Team arrived in Haneda International Airport in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday, in preparation to face Japan next Tuesday.The Saudi team and its Japanese counterpart match is the eight round of the final Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as it will take place on Tuesday February 1, at Saitama Stadium, where the Saudi team could confirm qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 if they win the match.The green falcons occupies the top spot in the second group of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup, with 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated, while the Japanese team occupy second place with 15 points.It is noteworthy that on last Thursday, Saudi...
January 29, 2022

Green Falcons arrives in Tokyo in preparation to face Japan

Jerry Inzerillo, CEO at Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA).
Formula E one of key highlights in Diriyah calendar: Inzerillo
RIYADH — Formula E is one of the most important highlights in the Diriyah events calendar and as such, we have been doing a huge amount to prepare, said Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) in an interview. “Our infrastructure has been strengthened, with improvements to our road and transportation network being of particular note, allowing those traveling to the event to have a smooth, fantastic time when the season starts,” he added.It is also the perfect opportunity to showcase Diriyah’s position as a global gathering place as visitors come from all corners of the world to experience this extraordinary spectacle.Through this evolution and thanks to the sophisticated vision of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, we have been...
January 28, 2022

Formula E one of key highlights in Diriyah calendar: Inzerillo

Nasser Al-Attiyah and Alba Sanchez Gonzalez
Al-Attiyah leads after opening super special stage of Oman Rally
NAKHAL, Oman — Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and stand-in Spanish co-driver Alba Sánchez González began their new partnership in winning style by setting the fastest time of 3min 42.8sec through the opening super special stage of Oman Rally Sohar International on Thursday afternoon.Bidding to win a remarkable 18 FIA Middle East Rally Championship titles since 2003, the recent Dakar Rally winner flung his Autotek Volkswagen Polo GTI through the narrow dusty corners of the graded opening test and moved into a 3.3-second lead over Oman’s Hamed Al-Wahaibi and Kiwi co-driver Tony Sircombe in their Motortune-run Škoda Fabia Evo.Nine FIA entrants and four cars running in the Oman National Rally Championship were flagged away from a revised ceremonial start at Nakhal before crews...
January 28, 2022

Al-Attiyah leads after opening super special stage of Oman Rally

Top drivers in motorsport have gathered at one of the world's most picturesque sporting locations ahead of Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Formula E racing champions at Diriyah Gate to kick off season opener
RIYADH — Some of the best drivers in motorsport have gathered at one of the world's most picturesque sporting locations ahead of Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Reigning World Champion Nyck De Vries from the Mercedes EQ team was joined by Jake Dennis (Avalanche Andretti), Oliver Rowland (Mahindra), Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing), Lucas DiGrassi (ROKiT Venturi Racing), Antonio Felix Da Costa (DS TECHEETAH) at Diriyah Gate, Riyadh ahead of the much anticipated first race on Friday night.The eight season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with a double-header in Diriyah, with a new qualifying format, along with the ever-popular Fan Boost, and Attack Mode features to place supporters at the heart of the action and guarantee an exhilarating race...
January 28, 2022

Formula E racing champions at Diriyah Gate to kick off season opener

Drivers at the track ahead of Diriyah E-Prix.
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starts season 8 under Friday night lights
RIYADH — The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, with the opening two rounds of Season 8 racing under lights on one of the most technically challenging tracks of the series around the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.Fans will be returning to the grandstands and millions more will be tuning-in live around the world to see the ultra-competitive line-up of 11 teams and 22 world-class drivers launch their challenge for the FIA World Championship title at the start of the biggest-ever 16 race calendar.Reigning World Champions Nyck de Vries and Mercedes-EQ are looking to defend their Drivers' and Teams' World Championships. While their closest rivals from last season field unchanged line-ups, this season...
January 28, 2022

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starts season 8 under Friday night lights

With the win, Saudi Arabia’s tally rose to 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated. (Credit: @SaudiNT)
Saudi Arabia take step closer to World Cup 2022
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia consolidated their position at the top of Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar with a narrow 1-0 home win against Oman at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.With the win, Saudi Arabia’s tally rose to 19 points, confirming at least a playoff spot with the possibility of finishing below third place eliminated.They could confirm qualification to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a win in their next match. Meanwhile, Oman’s fate is hanging by a thread, as they are left with a seven-point gap between them and third place with three games to go.Struggling to impose themselves on the game, Saudi Arabia had quite a few chances but had to withstand some pressure at times that was never translated into goals by Oman, whose best chances came...
January 28, 2022

Saudi Arabia take step closer to World Cup 2022

Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in shootout at African Cup
DOUALA — Mohamed Salah buried the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 in a shootout to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations on Wednesday.Salah sent his spot kick into the bottom right corner and then ran off and jumped on the back of Egypt substitute goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal.The keeper pulled off the only save of the shootout when he tipped Eric Bailly’s penalty onto the crossbar and out.The game ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. Egypt set up a North African derby in the quarterfinals against Morocco. — Agencies
January 27, 2022

Salah helps Egypt beat Ivory Coast in shootout at African Cup

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