In 2018, he threw a birthday party 72 hours before the match with Sochaux, which the whole team, including coach Unai Emery, attended. Sergio Perez claimed pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen made a shock early exit from qualifying. He zips ahead on turn one, P6 is his and this time he keeps hold of it. Neymar arrived with a shock-and-awe transfer that was met with consternation within football but also excitement in Paris. On his final run in Q2, he had another loss of control, declaring the car was "undrivable"[17] and being forced to back out of the attempt. The first two practice sessions took place on Friday 3 December at 16:30 and 20:00 local time (UTC+03:00) and the third practice session took place at 17:00 on 4 December. Charles Leclerc is sounding chipper: Whenever you go into race day you have to be confident. Lap 22/50: Leclercs lead is hovering around the one-second mark, and hes just set the fastest lap. Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in a chaotic and controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to set up a winner-takes-all title finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix marks the second of 23 races in what will be the longest F1 season in history. Lewis Hamilton has sprinted past Stroll and into P12. 49/50 Theres a possibility Alonsos penalty could be doubled to 10 points. It may all come down to safety cars and pits. 17/50 Leclerc pits and so Verstappen is in fourth but still to pit. On the last lap, Esteban Ocon was overtaken by Valtteri Bottas for third place. The team did a fantastic job. Wolff: Hamilton needs to look elsewhere if Mercedes can't improve, Saudi GP recap: Alonso restored to third as penalty is rescinded, Drivers to meet F1 bosses over Saudi concerns, Verstappen outduels Leclerc for dramatic Saudi GP win, Perez on pole, Hamilton in recovery mode for F1's 'most dangerous' race, Hamilton: Car 'undriveable' in shock Q1 exit | Merc: Pace 'unacceptable', Leaving Saudi after attack 'not right' | F1 bosses defend decision to race, Saudi GP Qualy: Shock pole for Perez after Hamilton Q1 exit, Schumacher crash review. In nearly every season in Paris, he has managed more goals and assists combined than the number of appearances he has made. It led to ankle surgery, which he had in Doha, and ruled him out for the season. 1) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari2) Max Verstappen, Red Bull3) Sergio Perez, Red Bull4) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari5) George Russell, Mercedes6) Kevin Magnussen, Haas7) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes8) Fernando Alonso, Alpine9) Nico Hulkenberg, Aston Martin10) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo, Lap 19/50: Will Perezs race go from bad to worse? While there is a long way to go but Perez, Alonso, Hamilton, and others starts show results as Verstappen looks unstoppable at this juncture. Max Verstappen outduelled Charles Leclerc to win the Saudi Arabian GP and get revenge on his rival. Formula One bosses continue to bury their heads in increasingly bloodstained sand | Giles Richards, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The series of meetings to discuss the incident at the oil facility began before second practice, which was delayed by 15 minutes after the attack as team bosses and drivers were called to a meeting with F1 president Stefano Domenicali. Saudi Arabia to host maiden F1 Grand Prix, but human rights abuses overshadow country's global sporting ambitions By Amanda Davies and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Published 4:32 AM EDT, Tue September. Uncertainty exists around Bougivals most famous resident. This makes it very difficult if not almost impossible, says one source, that he moves this summer. 47/50 Perez is the king of street circuits, as a winner last year in Monaco and Singapore. Neymar, the gifted Brazilian forward who became the most expensive footballer in history when he signed for PSG for 222million (now 190m; $242m) in 2017, now lives in Ronaldinhos old home. Overview. Its not just the Mercs trailing in the wake of Red Bull. PSG struggled in Neymars absence this season as form collapsed en route to the title and Bayern Munich eliminated them in the Champions League round of 16. Cat on the track klaxon! Lap 26/50: Ricciardo attacks Hulkenberg, who was just passed by Ocon, and takes P11. We will keep pushing hard. Great drive from the Mexican. Lap 38/50: Now its Ricciardo whose car appears to have failed him. Emotions & Numbers . Thats not to play down the parties, though, and the role they have played in shaping Neymars image in Paris. He was executed before the end of the war and the statue marks the spot where he was shot. Only once has he made 30 appearances in all competitions for PSG in a season: 2017-18, his first year at the club. [29] Norris, who was initially running in the points but dropped out during the red flag periods before recovering to 10th, meanwhile slammed the red flag tyre change rules, calling for the "unfair" rule to be changed and cited previous races where he ended up in similar situations.[30]. [16], The race started at 20:30 local time on 5 December and lasted for 50 laps. 34/50 Verstappen dropping Perezs lead down to five seconds but it still looks imperious. Toto Wolff has admitted Lewis Hamilton "needs to look" at joining other teams in the future if Mercedes are unable to provide him with a winning car. There is also another important variable. Here's how you can watch the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 41/50 Perez is reassured by his team on the Red Bull brake pedal problem. It was hard racing, but fair every race should be like this. Now, can he try and win the race? The truth is that he has a very good relationship with Luis and very good memories of his time with FC Barcelona, said one source close to the player. Sports. The gap between Perez and Verstappen is 5.5 seconds or thereabouts. Hes dropping back.and theres a yellow flag. But at 31, there are still key years ahead. Aside from the 13km of catch-fencing, which aims to prevent debris reaching spectator areas, there are 3,300 pieces of concrete wall that will be slotted together, along with 3,000 TecPro barriers. It really does help to have a flying machine. [23] Verstappen meanwhile hit out at the sport following the incident and the post-race penalties applied to him, claiming F1 is "more about penalties than racing". International Canada News UK News US News UAE Saudi Arabia Business World News. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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All rights reserved. And now Latifi is into the barriers and we have a virtual safety car! No so, say his team but he remains ahead of Hammo for the moment. In the garage, the Alpine team watch on with gritted teeth. Hamilton isnt happy with his tyres No grip. . GAINS AND LOSSESLucky 13 for Max Verstappen #SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/eNMcE6fghr. Not just for the club and fans, but for the player, too. It added: "On seeing the smoke from the incident, it was difficult to remain a fully focused race driver and erase natural human concerns. Hamilton set this time on 8 lap old medium tyres giving him a strong tyre disadvantage for the race (when drivers in the top 10 have to start on the tyre with which they set their fastest Q2 time) compared to his title rival Max Verstappen who had 4 lap old medium tyres. He steams ahead of him going into the final straight but as weve seen a few times already tonight hanging back can be no bad thing and Leclerc rattles back past his rival with DRS on turn one! 37/50 Verstappen is heard to complain of a whistling noise at high speed. Two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen leads the F1 standings after. Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, prevailed in the previous Austrian Grand Prix despite having issues with his vehicle. As both Hamilton and Verstappen had collided together for the third race in the season, Hamilton heavily criticised Verstappen in the post-race interviews, accusing his title rival for being "over the limit" in both his driving and title defense. [15] Qualifying began with Sergio Prez taking top spot of the first segment of qualifying (Q1) with a time of 1.28.021. They were reassured by F1 bosses and Saudi government ministers, it said. Lap 9/50: The lights of Leclerc dont work on the back of his car, yells Verstappen down the radio. Formula 1 drivers say they agreed to race in Saudi Arabia this weekend despite security concerns following a missile . Lap 5/50: Zhou Guanyu is having problems with his car his wheels spun in the first corner early on and is right back in P18. He lives in self-sufficiency, a ghost on the hill, as the mayor put it. His talent and ability to turn mediocrity into magic has never really been doubted over his six years in the French capital, but the problem would be how often he has been able to display it. The following year, after suffering a metatarsal injury in January, there was another big party. Look at the actions taken as the Third Reich faces collapse in the final weeks of World War II, Watch all episodes of The Thick of It on BBC iPlayer, The popular comedian explains it to Steven Bartlett, Check out the star-studded selection of films to watch on BBC iPlayer now. But Im also a little disappointed., Verstappen speaks: It was a good race, we were battling hard. The race will go ahead on Sunday following four hours of meetings between drivers and senior figures. This week, though, the truly big question is whether this should be happening at all. CNN Sergio Perez took an assured victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, ahead of his teammate Max Verstappen, as Red Bull reaffirmed its dominance over their Formula One. Thats his style, hes a great player but were not there to have fun with him, said Goncalves afterwards. [14], There were three practice sessions, each scheduled for one hour. Yes, Sergio did not seem too amused by that. Luckily it worked out., Fernando Alonso: Unthinkable one month ago when we launched the car.. Among the assurances the teams and drivers received were that the Houthi rebels in Yemen who have claimed the attack are targeting infrastructure and not civilians or events. It was important for them to raise their voice. Sergio Prez converted pole into victory in Jeddah as Max Verstappen raced up from 15th to second. Ive got no drive. Weve tried to focus our setup to be good in the race, maybe that compromised a little qualifying speed. I just wanted to say that Im OK, he tweeted earlier. 22/50 Hamilton is up to fifth, enjoying the extra grip of his tyres and flying past Sainz. (modern), Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature. As of 2023, this is Hamiltons most recent win. 45/50 Perez is enjoying himself. . There has been a real focus on quality passing rather than easy DRS-assisted overtakes. Watch F1 highlights, interviews and lots more, Hamilton: Red Bull faster than Mercedes have ever been, Alonso restored to third, hits out at FIA amid time-penalty farce, Verstappen 'not happy' with second | Rosberg: He could be more gracious, Perez holds off charging Verstappen to win Saudi GP, Hamilton: 'Miserable feeling' not to be connected to car, Perez takes Saudi pole after shock Verstappen exit, Verstappen completes Jeddah practice treble, Aston Martin impress, Verstappen aims to win Saudi GP from P15: 'Anything is possible', Wolff: Mercedes car will look 'very different' by mid-season. In the Constructors' Championship, Mercedes led Red Bull Racing by 5 points. Anne Williams emails in: I remember when Lewis made his way from the back of the pack to the front everyone was swooning over him calling him a genius. His output has been strong and even this season his form was among the best he has shown at the club, especially before the World Cup. Now Verstappen, who has hit top speed much quicker than Leclerc attacks Leclercs lead! Drivers are set to meet with race bosses following the concerns which arose from the weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The next day, he was filmed at the Monaco Grand Prix. Today, the towns most well-known resident is another entertainer, of a similar mould. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was announced to be on the 2021 Formula One World Championship calendar in November 2020. The defending champion is setting fastest laps. The truth is that he has a very good relationship with Luis and very good memories of his time with FC Barcelona, said one source close to the player. No, but its a pity because we gave people the opportunity to talk badly about us.. He wants the fastest lap to complete the perfect weekend. He later described it as being blown out of proportion. Fair point, well made. Sign up to receive ticket updates Pre-register now! (Top photo: Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images). Just when the plan seemed to be coming together, theres gremlins. With financial fair play again a big handicap this summer, there is a question over whether it is worth retaining Neymar. No, obviously, said Thomas Tuchel, his coach. Rank Driver The Red Bull driver. Key points: Lewis Hamilton wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Max Verstappen finishes second with Daniel Ricciardo fifth There were two red flags and several safety cars during the race There is fatigue now at PSG. Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, 25 March 2022. 2022 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Results Race Jeddah Street Circuit, 27 March 2022 = Fastest Lap All times are UK and subject to change. [10], Max Verstappen was the Drivers' Championship leader with 8 points separating him and Lewis Hamilton, with 351.5 points and 343.5 points respectively. The government of Saudi Arabia (the world's largest oil exporter) says preliminary estimates indicate that the country's economy grew by 9.6% in Q1 2022, and if those estimates are confirmed, it will be the highest growth rate since 2011, according to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Considering the town is around 10km away from Paris Saint-Germains Camp des Loges training ground, some of the clubs most famous footballers have settled here as well. Off-field matters have taken centre stage, not least after Messis trip to Saudi Arabia, and when that happens, Neymar, the entertainer, the extrovert, the distraction, comes to mind. Perez is congratulated by teammates after winning the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix. An F1 statement said: "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. As much as things have soured with those on the terraces and his club desires a new direction without him, he still has a secure, advantageous contract, playing at the top end of European football. Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentary from first and second practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Sainz reckons he was victim of some foul play when the Mexican came out of the pits: He pushed me off. We settled for second which was a very good recovery. Max Verstappen says Red Bull are "still looking into" the "complicated" issues that saw both their cars retire at the season-opening Bahrain GP. Lap 1/50: And were off! Great start for Red Bull! RACE Read the story. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's chief Formula 1 writer. The clubs poor form amplified frustration with the PSG project. Those close to Neymar point out the club were eager for him to sign his current deal in 2021. Out: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Scuderia AlphaTauri is reflected in his wing mirror in the garage ahead of the F1 Grand Prix . Offers in Grand in Jeddah, Riyadh, Makkah, Khobar, Dammam, Jubail, Madina, Yanbu, KSA, Saudi Arabia. Here are the key numbers to get you up to speed 6.175 The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will be the second-longest on the 2021 calendar at 6.175km, just over 800m shorter than table-topper Spa. [7] On Sunday, former Williams driver Damon Hill did a lap of honour in the FW07, Williams's first championship winning car. In 2017, Neymar had a public dispute with Edinson Cavani against Lyon and this season there was a similar instance against Montpellier in August. Updates and video from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Sergio Perez beats Max Verstappen, who started 15th on the grid. Toto Wolff says Mercedes' W14 car will look "very different" in five-to-seven races' time after confirming the team is now focused on "one design philosophy". Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz remain optimistic over their chances at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix despite the team's ongoing engine concerns. His talent and ability to turn mediocrity into magic has never really been doubted over his six years in the French capital, but the problem would be how often he has been able to display it. The pack needs a Finnish flyer in the old style. Debergue was a local gardener who became a war hero. Its almost as if the last ten laps are being held on for. We had assurances from the F1 and Saudi government - assurances that everything would be safe. [12], This race was the last Formula One race start for Nikita Mazepin, who withdrew from the final race of the season due to a positive COVID-19 test, and was replaced ahead of the 2022 season, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In Barcelona, he attended two parties of hers when suspended and while they are close Neymar has a tattoo of his sister on his arm at PSG, it is injuries that have kept him out around that time. It has affected all teams going into the new season, with the all-new regulations, but Mercedes seem to have struggled by far the most (though Carlos Sainz has also been heard complaining about it on the radio). Lap 41/50: Hamilton pits now, with the VSC gone, and emerges in P12. For the club, though, they would be open to moving on a player who does not fit their new direction of travel, away from the big names of the past and towards younger, homegrown players built, ideally, around Mbappe. News, Video, Results, Photos, Circuit Guide and more about the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix with Sky Sports F1 Verstappen: Red Bull issues 'complicated' | FIA report 'good to show'. Pull-rod front suspension with unique geometry for clean airflow. Mbappe missed a penalty and, in the second half, after PSG were awarded another spot kick, Neymar took the ball and scored. It is also the time close to both his and his sisters birthdays, a point that often raises eyebrows considering his penchant for a party. 31/50 Verstappen and Hamilton in similar positions, chasing down their slower cars, and second driver. Bottas gets himself between the warring Alpines, taking advantage of DRS to scoot round the outside of Ocon on the home straight. It is not that Neymar has not delivered footballing excellence. Hamilton is still stalking Magnussen, who remains a tenth or two ahead. This gave Hamilton pole, ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Verstappen. Confirmation that Alonso has retired, along with Bottas, while Ricciardo is still in the pit for now. Ligue 1 is a physical league and Neymar, a honeytrap for a tough tackle, has felt that more than most. He was two-hundredths up on Charles Leclerc who proved his title credentials with victory last week after a thrilling scrap with Max Verstappen while Carlos Sainz scooted into third. Here are the key numbers to get you up to speed. Well, our simulations suggest the cars will hit an eye-watering top speed of 322km/h, with a staggering average speed of 252.8km/h, which incidentally is slower only than Monza based on this years schedule. There are several sweeping corners dotted around the 27-turn track. [13], Sole tyre supplier Pirelli allocated the C2, C3, and C4 compounds of tyre to be used during this Grand Prix weekend. Although a statue does not seem on the cards. [a] [4] George Russell is also complaining. Good double-bluff pitting from the Ferrari team. I can give them an offer, [I have] the ability to do that but the choice is theirs. Elections Lok Sabha Assembly Elections Karnataka. I can report that its an aerodynamic phenomenon, a bouncing induced by a break in downforce on straights. Hamilton on the medium tyres looks the main threat to the top three. Without a means of manoeuvre, or indeed a willingness to depart Bougival, retention in Paris seems the most likely option for now. It was the fifth full-night race title on the Formula One calendar, following the Singapore, Bahrain, Sakhir and Qatar Grands Prix. Lap 21/50: The green flag goes up pedals hit metal. Lap 6/50: Weve got a nice duel here between Alpine teammates Alonso and Ocon. Australian Grand Prix Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentary from qualifying at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. Mbappe publicly declaring he will not be extending his contract beyond 2024 puts PSG in a tricky spot. Lap 46/50: Verstappen attacks again and he and Leclerc go wheel to wheel, but the Dutchman has DRS and roars into the lead and the cars cross the line! A long track means a significant amount of safety features are required in Jeddah. Its horrible to be deprived of matches, to be injured, he said on Friday in an interview with Brazilian TV channel Bandsports during an auction for his foundation. Environment. Will Verstappen v Leclerc be the story of the season? George Russell is promoted to third spot. READ MORE: What does Verstappen need to do to win the title over Hamilton in Saudi Arabia? Neymar has four years to run on his contract and thats not easy to give up. Leclerc: We are not that bad! [a][4], On 28 November, one week before the race, Williams co-founder and former owner Sir Frank Williams died at the age of 79.
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