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Alonso bids farewell from F1 - for now - as thoughts turn to 2019

Abu Dhabi - DPA

The 2018 Formula One season ended with victory for world champion Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday and a refreshed grid, without Spanish great Fernando Alonso, awaits in 2019. The two-time champion Alonso is widely regarded as one of the best drivers around but brought a frustrating few years with McLaren to an end with anRead more

Lamborghini joins SUV market

Italy - Arab Today

Lamborghini, the fabled Italian sports car manufacturer, unveiled its new Sports Utility Vehicle, accelerating into a fast-growing market already crowded with upmarket rivals. The Urus, as the four-wheel drive “super SUV” will be known, was revealed at the Volkswagen group-owned company’s historic home near Bologna. It will reach a top speed of 305 kph (190 mph), can go from zeroRead more

Five things to watch out for in 2018

Paris - Arab Today

Will overtaking get easier? Can Ferrari continue their rise? Will Robert Kubica return? And can Renault come good on their 2020 promise? AFP Sport looks ahead to the 2018 Formula One season. Mercedes v Ferrari again? Sebastian Vettel won five Grand Prix as Ferrari made a stunning return to form in 2017 in an eventually failed bid to end aRead more

Bottas holds off Hamilton in Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Valtteri Bottas survived several laps of high-speed pressure from his Mercedes team-mate and world champion Lewis Hamilton to claim a memorable victory in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Finn, who started from pole position, led from the lights to the flag apart from a spell following his first pit stop when the four-time champion Briton was inRead more

$7.5 million Schumacher Ferrari sets record

New York - Arab Today

Michael Schumacher's Grand Prix-Winning Ferrari sold for $7.5 million in New York on Thursday, setting an auction record for a modern-era Formula One car, Sotheby's said. The seven-time world champion's 2001 Ferrari F2001 sparked furious bidding, roaring past its pre-sale estimate of $4-5 million at Sotheby's flagship post-war and contemporary November evening art sale. It put the buzz into aRead more

Seventh feels like victory on Massa farewell race

Sao Paulo - Arab Today

Felipe Massa paid an emotional tribute to his home city fans at Interlagos on Sunday after a battling drive to finish seventh in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The 36-year-old local hero, who will retire at the end of the season, was surrounded by his family and friends as he bade farewell from the podium during an interview with his friendRead more

'I messed up, needed to redeem myself

Sao Paulo - Arab Today

Lewis Hamilton admitted to mixed emotions on Sunday when he finished fourth at the Brazilian Grand Prix after starting from the pit lane. The 32-year-old Briton, who clinched his fourth world title at the Mexican Grand Prix two weeks ago, stormed through the field in his Mercedes to lead the race for a period between the leaders’ pit stops. But,Read more

Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Hamilton fourth from pits

Brazil - Arab Today

Sebastian Vettel bounced back from his world championship disappointment in fine style on Sunday when he won a sunlit Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari. The four-time champion took the lead at the start and, apart from a period after his pit-stop, controlled an incident-packed race to finish 2.8 seconds ahead of pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes. Kimi Raikkonen, the 2007Read more

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recognised as region’s leading theme park for 2017

Abu Dhabi - WAM

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded the title of the Middle East’s Leading Theme Park for 2017, it was announced at the World Travel Awards gala event on Monday. Jesse Vargas, General Manager, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, present to receive the award on behalf of the team said, "This award is a true testament to the people that pourRead more

Hamilton overshadows Vettel in final practice

Austin - Arab Today

Lewis Hamilton completed a sweep of all three practices when he topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Sebastian Vettel in Saturday’s third and final session for the United States Grand Prix. The 32-year-old Briton, hoping to clinch his fourth title this weekend, clocked a fastest lap of one minute and 34.478 seconds on a cloudy and windy morning atRead more