insert_link Sport Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just ‘greenwashing’? By Yasir Arafat, Edith Cowan University; Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Edith Cowan University, and Waqas Uzair, Edith Cowan University For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more than just a sport – it’s the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy. Behind the scenes, a quieter but more crucial race against carbon emissions is unfolding. Given the sport’s […] todayJune 26, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Leclerc confident but avoiding title talk Charles Leclerc will seek to build on his flawless, if emotional, triumph for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix with another valuable victory in this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. But the 26-year-old Monegasque driver, who dominated in Monte Carlo by taking pole position and then controlling a processional race, has been quick to keep expectations under control and avoided talk of a title bid after only eight rounds […] todayJune 6, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack this weekend as Formula One returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The three-time world champion, who leads this year's title race for Red Bull, knows however that after suffering two defeats in six season-opening races he may be vulnerable and McLaren's Norris will be armed […] todayMay 16, 2024 4
insert_link Sport ‘I have nothing to hide’ says motorsport boss Ben Sulayem Motorsport boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he has "nothing to hide" and "I play by the rules" after being cleared of accusations that he interfered with the organisation of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The president of governing body the FIA had been accused of asking officials "to find some concerns to prevent the FIA from certifying the (Las Vegas) circuit" before it hosted a grand prix […] todayApril 22, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Leclerc says Ferrari will be closer to dominant Red Bull in Shanghai Charles Leclerc said Thursday that Ferrari will be closer to Red Bull at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, but he still expects his fight to be for the minor podium places. Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez secured a dominant one-two in Japan two weeks ago with the Dutch triple world champion more than 10 seconds ahead of his Mexican teammate. The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was […] todayApril 18, 2024 2
insert_link Sport China GP back after five years with contentious sprint as Zhou fulfils dream Formula One returns to China for the first time in five years this week with a packed programme including a Saturday sprint race, but not everyone is happy with the Shanghai schedule. Championship leader Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz are among those who have expressed doubts about having limited practice on a resurfaced circuit that is unknown to the current specification of F1 cars. China's closed borders […] todayApril 17, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after Covid absence Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a Covid hospital, but this weekend it will stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic. Adding to the excitement of fans, they will see Shanghai native Zhou Guanyu drive at his home track in Formula One for the first time. "I'm extremely excited, in these 5,000 years of (Chinese) […] todayApril 16, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Verstappen bounces back, more Mercedes misery: Japan GP talking points Max Verstappen cruised to victory ahead of Sergio Perez as Red Bull claimed a one-two finish for the third time in four races. The triple world champion has taken an early stranglehold on the world championship, ahead of the fifth race in China in two weeks. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix: Verstappen said after his win at Suzuka that it was […] todayApril 8, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Never rule out ‘phenomenal’ Vettel, says Mercedes boss Wolff Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said Friday that "you can never discount" Sebastian Vettel, after the four-time world champion hinted he could return to Formula One to replace Lewis Hamilton. Vettel, who retired in 2022, said earlier this week that he had held talks with Wolff, who needs to replace seven-time world champion Hamilton at Mercedes next year. Hamilton said in February that he was leaving to join Ferrari at […] todayApril 5, 2024 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
