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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport's governing body the FIA announced on Saturday.
Gloves off, Red run, vested interests: Singapore GP talking points
AFP, Published on 06/10/2025
» SINGAPORE - McLaren clinched the Formula One constructors title, but their drivers' tempers frayed in the heat of a Singapore Grand Prix won by the Mercedes of George Russell.
'Partnership not pants': Motorsport boss candidate seeks culture change
AFP, Published on 02/09/2025
» ZANDVOORT — The only candidate to take over the stewardship of motorsport has called for a change of culture after several high-profile clashes between Formula One (F1) drivers and incumbent boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Finns flock to ‘shepherd weeks’ to disconnect on holiday
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUHMOINEN, Finland - Finnish holidaygoers are clamouring to shell out hundreds of euros to work as shepherds for a week as a vacation, seeking tranquility in nature and a chance to disconnect from their busy lives.
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
AFP, Published on 28/02/2025
» MIDRAND — Three decades after Formula One (F1) engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent.
Dakar Rally champion Sainz pulls out after Baciuska wins marathon stage
AFP, Published on 07/01/2025
» BISHA (SAUDI ARABIA) - Carlos Sainz's defence of his Dakar Rally title ended prematurely on Monday when the Spaniard was forced to pull out after the marathon 48-hour stage won by Lithuanian driver Rokas Baciuska.
Vegas GP opening practice cut short after manhole cover comes loose
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Grand Prix suffered an embarrassing start when the first practice session on the new circuit was abandoned after just nine minutes of racing on Thursday due to a loose drain cover.
Australian fans invade F1 track before Grand Prix concludes
AFP, Published on 03/04/2023
» MELBOURNE: The chief of the Australian Grand Prix vowed a full investigation on Monday after fans invaded the track before the race had officially finished, saying the outcome "could have been horrific".
Gender equality inevitable in F1, says Red Bull chief Horner
AFP, Published on 31/03/2023
» MELBOURNE - Red Bull chief Christian Horner said Friday it was inevitable that gender equality would reach Formula One amid reports that a team employing an equal split between men and women was looking to enter the sport.
Michelle Yeoh makes history as first Asian to win best actress Oscar
AFP, Published on 13/03/2023
» HOLLYWOOD, California, US: Michelle Yeoh on Sunday made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the best actress Oscar, for her exuberant portrayal of an immigrant business owner thrust into a zany multiverse in the sci-fi trip "Everything Everywhere All at Once".