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Daniel Ricciardo penalty drops him to 15th for start of F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The Australian was penalised by the stewards for impeding the Alpine of Esteban Ocon while the Frenchman was on a flying lap.

ABC News

F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Race would have been called off in event of direct security threat

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix would have been called off had there been any security alert towards the event, the country’s sport minister has said.

Evening Standard

Steiner: Rush job to fix Schumacher’s F1 car risked Australia hopes

Haas boss Gunther Steiner says a rush job to fix Mick Schumacher’s car for Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix risked derailing his team’s prospects for the next race.

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Lewis Hamilton reacts to Saudi Arabia qualifying exit in "undriveable" Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton will start in 15th for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a shock qualifying performance that saw the Mercedes severely lacking pace compared to their rivals

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia would have cancelled F1 race for credible threat

The Saudi Arabian government says it would have had no hesitation in cancelling this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix if it felt there was a credible threat to the event.

Motorsport

Lebanese Officials Say Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia are 'Absolute Criminality'

Lebanese officials and politicians condemned the attack on Saudi oil facilities in Jeddah, saying it is an absolute crime. The officials expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calling on the international community to deter Houthi attacks. The Lebanese Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, condemned the aggression against the Kingdom…

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S&P Revises Saudi Arabia's Outlook to 'Positive'

Rating agency S&P has revised Saudi Arabia’s outlook to “positive” from “stable”, affirming the kingdom’s long-term foreign currency debt rating at “A-/A-2.” “The positive outlook reflects our expectation of improving GDP growth and fiscal dynamics over the medium term, tied to the country’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, improved oil…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Motor Racing-Perez Takes Stunning First Career Pole in Saudi Arabia

Mexican Sergio Perez roared to a first career Formula One pole position on Saturday. The Red Bull driver left his best for last as he lapped the 6.1-km long Jeddah Corniche circuit on the banks of the Red Sea in one minute 28.200 seconds. The lap, 0.025 seconds quicker than…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen’s Houthis announce three-day ceasefire after Saudi attacks

Statement comes a day after a wave of drone and missile attacks hit targets across Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Sergio Perez claims maiden pole position at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffers rare early exit

Red Bull’s Sergio Perez finally claimed the maiden pole position of his 215-race Formula 1 career on a dramatic night of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton Eliminated in First Round of Qualifying at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The Mercedes driver failed to advance to Q2 for the first time since 2017.

Sports Illustrated

Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen after Aramco depot attack

A Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen launched airstrikes against sites in the southern Arabian country in response to multiple attacks Friday, including one that caused a fire at an Aramco fuel depot in Jeddah.

Tribune News Service

Mick Schumacher taken to hospital after terrifying high-speed crash in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying

Mick Schumacher suffered a terrifying high-speed crash during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Evening Standard

Yemen's Houthis suspend strikes on Saudi Arabia for three days - political office head

Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday it was suspending missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia for three days, in a peace initiative it said could be a lasting commitment if the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen stopped air strikes and lifted port restrictions.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Coalition Gives Houthis 3 Hours to Remove Arms from Hodeidah Ports, Sanaa Airport

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Saturday it had targeted armed drones in Yemen's ports of Hodeidah and al-Salif that were being prepared to be used in attacks. The coalition gave the Iran-backed Houthi militias three hours to remove weapons from protected areas, starting with Sanaa airport, and the Salif…

Daily Mirror

Inside F1 drivers meeting as Lewis Hamilton and three others led Saudi Arabia GP debate

Formula 1 bosses, team principals and drivers discussed whether or not to race in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend after a missile attack nearby to the street circuit

Daily Mirror

F1 bosses defend decision to race in Saudi Arabia despite nearby missile attack

The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix was thrown into doubt after the attack but it was decided to continue as planned after lengthy meetings involving team bosses, drivers and stakeholders

Reuters

Saudi civil defence puts out fires at fuel storage tanks hit by Houthis

Saudi Arabia's civil defence has extinguished fires at two fuel storage tanks in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah that were hit in an attack by Yemen's Houthis, state television reported on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

Formula One bosses continue to bury their heads in increasingly bloodstained sand

With the Saudi Arabian GP set to take place despite the missile attack in Jeddah, sportwashing has dominated the pre-race talk

Autosport

F2 Saudi Arabia: Lawson battles to victory in chaotic Jeddah sprint

Liam Lawson took victory in a chaotic Formula 2 sprint race in Saudi Arabia which yielded two safety cars amid several incidents down the field.

Autosport

F1 needs to discuss future of Saudi Arabian GP, say teams

Formula 1 teams think there needs to be discussions after this weekend about the long-term future of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Chronicle Live

John Barnes defends Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe following Saudi Arabia criticism

The Magpies boss has faced tough questions from journalists in recent weeks regarding Newcastle's Saudi-backed ownership

Bangkok Post

Saudis reassure nervous F1 drivers after attacks

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia pledged maximum security to reassure rattled Formula One drivers as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was set to go ahead on Sunday despite an attack on an oil facility nearby by Houthi rebels from Yemen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Int’l Exhibition in Riyadh for Construction, Building Solutions

In a step that enhances Saudi Arabia's economic, commercial and investment activities, Riyadh is preparing to host the “Big Five Saudi” exhibition for reviewing the latest technologies, innovations and sustainable solutions for construction and leading long-term partnerships. The Big 5 Saudi exhibition will be opened by Deputy Minister of Industry…

Autosport

F1 drivers' "natural human concerns" triggered Saudi GP boycott debate

Formula 1 drivers says that ‘natural human concerns’ prompted them to question whether or not to carry on racing at the Saudi Arabian GP.

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