Red Bull have started F1 2023 with back-to-back 1-2 finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Max Verstappen dominated from pole position in the season-opener. RB19 is a fantastic starting point for us.
Formula One champion Max Verstappen is recovering from a stomach bug that affected his race in Saudi Arabia. The Dutchman finished runner-up behind Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez at Jeddah despite feeling ropey through the race weekend. Piastri struggled in the opening round at Bahrain, his first race in more than 12 months after sitting out 2022 as a reserve driver for Alpine.
Max Verstappen admits he still not fully over a stomach bug that hit him hard in Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old delayed his arrival in Jeddah two weeks ago due to illness and missed media day. He battled through the discomfort to finish second behind team-mate Sergio Perez.
The reigning champion was forced to complete a stunning recovery drive in Saudi Arabia. He started from 15th in jeddah after a driveshaft problem during qualifying forced him to retire from the session during Q2. But he was able to recover to finish second to team-mate Sergio Perez.
A respected observer has claimed that Lewis Hamilton must now “dig unbelievably deep” to maintain his motivation in Formula 1. The seven-time world champion has finished no higher than fifth in the opening two races, having been outqualified by team-mate George Russell in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Former team manager Peter Windsor fears that Hamilton’s hunger may suffer from Mercedes’ underperformance.
Perez claimed his fifth career victory and his fourth since joining red bull in 2021. The 76-year-old says he has the speed to take compete against team-mate Max Verstappen for the 2023 title. Perez is the second driver in history to leap from zero to three world championships in successive seasons.
Former team owner says Fernando Alonso has underachieved. The spaniard finished third in the first two races of the new season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. He has been convinced of his potential since his memorable overtake on Michael Schumacher around the outside of suzuka's fearsome 130R corner.
Amitabh Bachchan is still recuperating from his serious injury two weeks back on the sets of Project K. He said he would reveal how he was able to retrieve it one day.
Aston Martin have jumped from being the P7 finisher in last season’s Constructors’ Championship to now having the second-fastest race car behind Red Bull. Fernando Alonso has joined the Red Bull duo of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez on the first two podiums of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Toto Wolff has suggested that Mercedes will head towards the Red Bull Racing concept when they apply the upgrades to the car in the coming races. The team are currently second in the world championship following George Russell's podium in Saudi Arabia but according to Wolff this is first losers.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll is an early casualty from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He brought out the safety car after a dramatic battle with the duo. Stroll had been running as high as fourth in the early stages of the grand prix.
Former player and owner of the company says he never saw refereeing reports. He says the current affairs of the club can't be separated from the so-called case. The alleged buyer of the supercopa de Espana was responsible for taking it to Saudi Arabia.
It is the second time in two years that red bull driver Sergio Perez has clinched pole position after teammate Max Verstappen encountered a driveshaft failure in Q2. The 25-year-old missed Thursday’s Media day ahead of the race in Saudi Arabia with a stomach bug.
The sighting marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims are expected to start fasting from dawn to dusk. If they are unable to fast, they can feed a poor person for each day of fasting.
Saudi Arabia is open to the possibility of hosting two races per season in the future. The third running of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place this weekend in jeddah. It's already underway on the country's second F1 circuit in Qiddiya.
The 38-year-old said his position was open to interpretation. He said he feels comfortable to be racing in Saudi Arabia this weekend. The former f1 driver said they felt comfortable with the sport.
AdPourchaire and ART travels from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. The second race weekend will be completed at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. ART Grand Prix came out very strong in Bahrain with a 1-2 in qualifying.
Reportedly set to be offered 220 million euros per season to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s earnings and to move to Saudi Arabia, the Marca has reported. A similar offer for Messi as they attempt to lure him to Riyadh from PSG, where his contracts end at the end of this season.
The decision is a demonstration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting Turkey's efforts to strengthen its economy. The news comes as Turkey struggles with an economy battered by years of high inflation and a series of devastating earthquakes.
The pavilion boasts scientific, cultural, and intellectual publications to highlight the history, geography, and heritage of the Arabian Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. The fair brings together more than 1,000 publishers and visitors from about 50 countries, while in excess of 500 cultural events will be held on the sidelines.
Cristiano Ronaldo's move to al Nassr could lead to a financial windfall for his new club and Saudi Arabia, says football finance expert Neil Joyce. The 37-year-old will have to wait until January 21 before he can make his debut for the club due to him currently serving suspension because of the time he smashed an Everton fan’s phone out of their hand.
Real Madrid meet Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday night. The game will be played at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyad, Saudi Arabia. Eder Militao is a major doubt after coming off against Valencia in the semi-final. Lucas Vazquez has been ruled out for Real Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba did not travel due to recent injuries.
The former wrestler is the controlling shareholder of the company. Many are still thinking about whether Vince McMahon will return to the head of creative or not.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) Ahmad Al-Rajhi revealed that the percentage of women participation in the labor market during 2022 has reached 37 per cent, local media reported. He made the remark during his opening speech at the 12th Social Dialogue Forum in Riyadh on Monday, January 9.
Prince Khalid Bin Sultan al Faisal wants to see their own version of the united kingdom's motorsport hub in the next 15 years. Saudi Arabia hopes to encourage teams to set up their teams in the middle eastern country to rival the 'motorsport valley' in the UK.
Media reports have claimed the portuguese star could be earning up to $200 million a year from the deal. Photos and videos of his luxurious residence in Riyadh have gone viral. The couple have also reportedly found an impressive mansion to stay in the capital of the city.
Al Nassr’s surprise capture of Cristiano Ronaldo is latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia. The conservative Gulf monarchy is attempting to burnish its image and attract foreign interest as it diversifies its economy away from oil. Saudi Arabia raised eyebrows in October when it was chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
Sainz’s teammate Mattias Ekstrom led the majority of the 367km special near Sea Camp in Saudi Arabia. The former DTM ace jumped from fourth - and more than two minutes down - to clinch his 42nd career stage win in the dakar Rally. It marked an incredible turnaround for the Spaniard, a four-time overall winner of the prestigious rally-raid.
Audi's hybrid-electric RS Q e-tron E2 will be at least 100kg heavier than its direct rivals in Saudi Arabia. The minimum weight of hybrid or electric cars entered in the T1U division increased from 2000kg to 2100kg. Toyota driver al-Attiyah dismissed his theory.
Former racer Robert Doornbos believes the battles between his compatriot Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton take on a different edge. Despite being title rivals in 2022, leclerc and Hamilton’s racing didn’t result in any car contact – this was despite a particularly spirited battle in Saudi Arabia.
India’s growth projection for FY23 has undergone three decreases, starting from 9% in January of this year. Only Saudi Arabia is projected by IMF to develop at a greater rate than India in 2022. IMF warns policymakers that “storm clouds” are forming.
Cristiano Ronaldo has no options to continue his career in Europe, but there is an offer from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr. Ronaldo terminated his contract with Manchester United by mutual agreement and is now a free agent. Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Ronaldo has been offered €200 million per season on a two-and-a-half year contract.
The 2024 Formula 1 season will kick-off with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The move is being made to avoid the race weekend clashing with the holy month of Ramadan in the Arab country. The Australian GP has been signed for a two-year extension to the contract with F1.
Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, 13 December. Lionel Scaloni opted against using Angel Di Maria during the game against Croatia to preserve him for the final. Di Maria was an important player for La Albiceleste during the initial stages of the tournament. Lionel Messi believes the loss against Saudi Arabia made the team stronger.
Ranbir Kapoor recently spoke at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The actor said he would love to work in Pakistani cinema. He believes artists have no boundaries and there are no boundaries for artists, especially for arts. The Brahmastra star will be seen alongside Shraddha Kapoor in Luv Ranjan's rom-com film.
The actor recently attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ranbir Kapoor was asked by a member of the audience if he was open to acting in the production if it was set elsewhere. Indian and Pakistani artists have been banned from acting in each other's industries for six years.
Dominic Thiem played in the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia between 08-10 December. The second edition of the tournament took place in Riyadh. Thiem was beaten by Alexander Zverev in the opening singles event. The 29-year-old described his time at the tournament as 'extraordinary' Thiem won the US Open in 2020 for his first Grand Slam title.
The actor was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to speak about his 15-year career. He was honoured by the festival with the Variety International Vanguard Actor Award. Ranbir was present at a panel, with an audience, where he was questioned about acting in another industry.
Novak Djokovic beat Nick Kyrgios in straight tie-break sets at the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. Nick spoke about Novak during his press conference, calling the Serb the best player in the world and welcoming him back to Australia. Novak and Nick met in the Wimbledon final last year, where they both won their first Major title.
Stan Wawrinka was the protagonist at the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old won in three sets against Matteo Berrettini, Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev. The native of Lausanne will now continue his preparation for the first prestigious events of 2023 in Australia.
Matteo Berrettini will play in the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Italian reached the semifinals at the 2021 Australian Open. The Diriyah tournament will be played from December 8 to 10. The top four seeds will not play the first round and whoever loses in the opening round will have the opportunity to play a doubles tournament in the last two days.
Taylor Fritz claimed victory against Daniil Medvedev at the 2022 Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. The 25-year-old won in straight sets, with a 7-6(5) 7-7(3) win in an hour and 52 minutes. The American also won crucial points in the tiebreaks, which proved to be the difference in the end.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's daughter Raha turned one last week. The actor was attending the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. He said that while it has been a month since he and his wife welcomed their daughter, it has still not 'hit him'
Ranbir Kapoor is on cloud nine after welcoming his daughter Raha with Alia Bhatt this year. The actor recently attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He shared that his biggest insecurity is when his child will be 20-21, he will be 60.
Ranbir Kapoor has talked about his 'biggest insecurity' recently when he attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The actor wonders if he will be able to play football and run with his children when he is 60 years old.
Alexander Zverev suffered a gruesome ankle injury during the 2022 French Open semifinals against Rafael Nadal. The German star tore all three of the lateral ligaments in his right ankle. The 25-year-old was set to play in the Davis Cup in September but was forced to opt out. The 2020 Olympic gold medalist is now back in action at the Diriyah Tennis Cup exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Hrithik Roshan attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was speaking to the audience at the closing ceremony of the festival. During his appearance, he was seen taking selfies with his fans. He also met ace actor Jackie Chan and posed for a picture.
Hrithik Roshan was the latest celebrity from Bollywood to attend the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The highlight of his appearance was when he was spotted with Pakistani actress Mahira Khan. The two stars were seated next to each other at the closing ceremony of the festival.
China and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed the significance of stability in global oil markets and the Saudi role in that, a joint statement said on Friday. China welcomed the Kingdom's role as a supporter of the balance and stability in the world oil markets, the statement said. The statement follows Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Gulf kingdom.
Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas are playing in the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. The two Aussie and Greek players will play in the doubles contest at the tournament. Fans have reacted with jokes and sarcasm on social media ahead of their first match.
British No.1 Cameron Norrie beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to reach Diriyah Tennis Cup semi-finals. Stan Wawrinka comes from a set down to beat Andrey Rublev in Saudi Arabia. Daniil Medvedev also through to the last four after beating Alexander Zverev 6-0 6-4.
Argentina take on Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinals. Argentina were knocked out in the Round of 16 in the last edition of the tournament. The Lionel Messi led team have put up strong performances after their shock loss against Saudi Arabia. Alexis MacAllister says Argentina have come into the game with their own plans.
Alexander Zverev beat Dominic Thiem 10-8, 10-7 in the Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. It was the German's first match since his semi-final clash against Rafael Nadal at this year's French Open. The 25-year-old suffered extensive damage to his ankle ligaments after a bad tumble during his match against Nadal. He retired midway through his match at the French Open due to injury. The 2020 US Open finalist also suffered damage to the bones in his foot.
Hrithik Roshan attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Guzaarish actor was seen wearing a grey blazer over a white shirt and black pants. He aced his look by putting on summer yellow sunglasses.
Andrey Rublev's mother said that it was a difficult year for her son due to the pressure from the public and the media. The 25-year-old said that the message he left in Dubai was one of the best things he did all year. Rublev is currently competing at the Diriyah Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Ranbir Kapoor attended the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This was his first major appearance after he and Ali Bhatt welcomed their first baby girl. He will be seen in Luv Ranjan's untitled next with Shraddha Kapoor.
Ranbir Kapoor attended the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 7 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The actor said he is quite happy with the work coming his way in India. He said he doesn't see himself crossing over to the states anytime soon.
Ranbir Kapoor is currently embracing fatherhood as he and Alia Bhatt welcomed their first child, Raha. Recently, the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actor spoke at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He said Shamshera was by far the hardest film he has worked on.
