Thursday, December 11, 2025

Motorsport

Igniting the circuit: Zanzibar’s Formula 1 revolution

Zanzibar has emerged as an audacious contender for an African event on the Formula 1 motorsport calendar. Backed by the government, revered competitors, and the sport's management, there is unanimous agreement on the significance of bringing this thrilling event...

Binder fourth on Red Bull home turf

Ladies and gentlemen, there's a new MotoGP™ winner in town! From injury to pole position to top step of the podium, comeback stories don't get much better than Jorge Martin's (Pramac Racing) first weekend back from the summer break....

Hamilton wins at Imola

Lewis Hamilton sealed a record-extending 93rd Formula 1 victory after recovering from third to win the Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Valtteri Bottas, after Max Verstappen's crash led to a chaotic finish.Mercedes, who were pushed hard by Verstappen, clinched their...

Lewis Hamilton, back in the driver’s seat, says he is pleased by the fight...

Six-time Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton has commended on what he described as the "positive steps" taken in the fight against racism as a result of the global protests of the past two weeks. Hamilton said he believes the death...

Hamilton looking for £40 million a year from Mercedes

Six-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton wants £40 million per year to sign a new contract at German constructors, Mercedes.The 35-year-old Briton’s current contract runs out at the end of the 2020 season. Hamilton, who currently earns £36 million a year...

South Africa, Rwanda go head-to-head on F1, Zanzibar also in the running

South Africa, Rwanda, and Zanzibar are accelerating their bids to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, reigniting hopes of bringing the sport back to the continent. With growing government support, ambitious infrastructure plans, and a passionate fanbase, Africa’s long-awaited...

Renault to stay in F1 beyond 2020

The boss of Renault says the French car company will stay in Formula 1 beyond the end of this season.The announcement comes as Renault cut 15,000 jobs as part of a cost-saving plan because of plunging sales caused by...

Zanardi back in intensive care

Former Formula One driver, Alex Zanardi is back in intensive care, three days after being moved to a specialist recovery centre to treat serious head injuries. The former Paralympic champion underwent three operations at Siena's Santa Maria alle Scotte hospital...

Hamilton likens UK lockdown to animals in zoos

Reigning Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton believes the current UK lockdown following the outbreak of the coronavirus can be likened to how animals are held captive in zoos and circuses. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson recently imposed the most stringent...

Lewis Hamilton “appalled” by UK government’s handling of coronavirus pandemic.

Six-time Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton says he's "appalled" by the way Boris Johnson and the UK Government have responded to the coronavirus pandemic. New quarantine rules have now come into effect in which all people arriving in the UK...