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F2 Saudi Arabia: Vesti takes victory as rivals spin out

The Prema driver lined up sixth, making up two places on the two laps before closing on the leading trio of Ollie Bearman, Victor Martins and Jack Doohan.

Motorsport

Saudi Arabia bets on cinema: A smokescreen for human rights violations?

FRANCE 24 brings you a special full-length report on how the conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia is investing in home-grown cinema. Making films in stunning Saudi locations is also a way of attracting foreign tourists to the country. Young people are now rushing to see films at multiplex cinemas and…

France 24

Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for FM meeting

The Iranian government has proposed to Saudi Arabia three locations for a meeting at foreign minister level, Iran's foreign minister said on Sunday, citing the latest messages with Riyadh since the countries agreed to re-establish ties.

Reuters

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France and Saudi Arabia sign deal to create new oasis for Arab art

The Pompidou Centre in Paris has signed a deal to help create a modern art museum – dedicated to Arab artists – in an ancient desert city in Saudi Arabia.

Radio France Internationale

Rating Agencies Raise Saudi Economy Rating with Positive Outlook

Rating agencies have upgraded the Saudi economy to a “positive” and stable outlook. They affirmed that the structural reforms have been reflected in the tangible progress in economic development and the support of diversification policies, especially in the non-oil sector. S&P Global Ratings upgraded its credit report for Saudi Arabia,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Riyadh-Tehran Agreement to Foster Region’s Stability

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could foster regional stability. He made his remarks hours ahead of top security official Ali Shamkhani’s visit to Iraq, which is his second regional visit since Saudi Arabia and Iran signed an agreement to reestablish…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oscar Piastri starts eighth after Charles Leclerc takes grid penalty for F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

In just his second career F1 start, the Australian will begin eighth in his McLaren, hoping to secure his first championship points.

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Struggling Hamilton says he feels no connection with his car

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Lewis Hamilton said he does not "feel connected" with his Mercedes car after an underwhelming performance in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday.

AFP

Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Early Monday morning, AEDT, Max Verstappen will be looking to make it two wins to start the year, while Oscar Piastri will be hoping to finish.

ABC News

Perez seizes chance as car 'comes alive' to claim pole

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Sergio Perez said his car "came alive" on Saturday as he made the most of his Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen's misfortune to claim his second career pole in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

AFP

Perez takes Saudi pole after Verstappen suffers car problem

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Sergio Perez claimed pole position for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to salvage pride for Red Bull after Max Verstappen was forced out of qualifying with a driveshaft failure in Q2.

AFP

Red Bull's Perez takes pole for Saudi Arabian GP

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Red Bull's Sergio Perez will start from pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen, will only be in 15th after pulling up with a car problem during Saturday's qualifying.

AFP

Demand for scouse supercars 'never been so great'

BAC Mono will showcase its new car at this weekend’s F1 race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Liverpool Echo

Dominant Verstappen completes practice clean sweep ahead of qualifying

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Max Verstappen topped the times ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez for a practice clean sweep as Red Bull registered another commanding one-two in Saturday’s final session at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

AFP

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Autosport

Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil low drag solutions

Ferrari duly delivered a series of tweaks to its SF-23 F1 car, not only in order to tackle the specific challenges of the circuit but also as part of its ongoing quest to find more performance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK Support ‘Justice’ in Sudan

The Quad for Sudan, which comprises Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and the US, has welcomed the Transitional Justice Conference, which kicked off in Sudan on Thursday, and said that it is a “vital gateway” for restoring a civilian-led transitional government in the North African country. The Conference was…

Motorsport

Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil their low drag solutions

Ferrari duly delivered a series of tweaks to its SF-23 F1 car, not only in order to tackle the specific challenges of the circuit but also as part of its ongoing quest to find more performance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Amirabdollahian Denies Differences Over Iran's Foreign Policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian denied on Saturday any local differences over Iran’s novel foreign policy, stressing that all parties were in coordination under "the supervision of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi." Amirabdollahian confirmed that the Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Shamkhani, would soon visit Iraq. Earlier, observers questioned the…

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AFP

US leadership role in Middle East facing deep challenges

Washington (AFP) - China's shock success at bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran together has challenged the United States' longstanding role as the key outside power broker in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

US officials investigating alleged suicide of Saudi Arabian trans woman ‘forced to detransition by family’

Eden Knight, 23, claimed in her final message that her parents had coerced her into leaving the US

Autosport

What we learned from Friday practice for F1's Saudi Arabian GP

Max Verstappen delivered another hammer blow to his rivals’ hopes of challenging Red Bull after his clean sweep of Friday practice sessions ahead of Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

AFP

Speedy Alonso cautious over Saudi qualifying pace

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Fernando Alonso put in another speedy showing for Aston Martin in Friday's practice in Jeddah but cautioned he had no idea where he would end up on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix grid.

Autosport

F1 Saudi Arabian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Despite missing the Thursday activities in Jeddah due to a stomach bug, Verstappen showed no signs of it impacting his performance as he took a clean sweep of top spots in both practice sessions on Friday.

AFP

Verstappen shrugs off bug to top practice in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Max Verstappen showed no ill effects from a stomach bug on Friday as he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Fernando Alonso in Friday's second free practice at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

AFP

Wolff sympathetic to Hamilton frustration at under-performing Mercedes

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Toto Wolff admitted Friday he would not blame Lewis Hamilton for leaving Mercedes if the team failed to give him a realistic chance of competing for a record eighth world title.

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