Sky Sports has extended its exclusive deal to broadcast live coverage of Formula 1, F2 and FIA F3 in the United Kingdom. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The pay subscription broadcast provider has held rights to F1 since 2012 and became the exclusive live broadcaster in 2019. Its current deal runs until 2024. Sky Sports F1 is currently the only channel with rights to live F1 coverage in the UK, apart from the British Grand Prix, which it shares with Channel 4. The free-to-air broadcaster will continue to show that race live plus highlights of the others. Sky have also extended their exclusive broadcast rights in Germany and Italy, running until the end of the 2027 season. Those nations’ home race’ will also be shown live on a free-to-air station. The broadcaster promises more multi-screen options to allow viewers to follow the live racing, including driver trackers and onboard cameras. Formula 2, F3 and Porsche Supercup races will remain exclusive to … [Read more...] about Sky extends deal to broadcast F1 live in UK until 2029 · RaceFans
Verstappen “on top of his game” say rivals as he closes on second title · RaceFans
Several of Max Verstappen’s rivals have praised his performances this year as he arrives in Singapore able to clinch his second world championship with five races still to run. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free With little chance Charles Leclerc or Sergio Perez will overturn Verstappen’s lead of well over 100 points, several of his rivals offered praise for the job he’s done in making the championship a foregone conclusion. Verstappen has won the last five races in a row, though he only started one of them from pole position. Other victories came from seventh ( Monza ), 10th (Hungaroring) and 14th (Spa). “It’s a very impressive season,” said Esteban Ocon . “Especially I think the way when Max was starting in the back and just flying through the field, I think this has been quite impressive in terms of just like first lap, knowing where to place the car. The season did not begin well for Verstappen. Two retirements in the first three races left … [Read more...] about Verstappen “on top of his game” say rivals as he closes on second title · RaceFans
Winning races, not beating Mercedes to second place, is Ferrari’s priority – Sainz · RaceFans
Ferrari are more “concerned about getting back to winning” this season than beating Mercedes in the constructors’ championship, according to Carlos Sainz Jnr . Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The team has four wins so far this year, while Mercedes are heading towards their first win-less season since 2011. Ferrari have a 35-point lead over their rivals with six races to go. Mercedes have cut into their points lead in recent races. Ferrari have only got a single car on the podium three times in the past five rounds, despite starting from pole position three times. Nonetheless Sainz said their priority is returning to winning ways rather than ensuring they claim the runner-up spot. “We are concerned about getting back to winning, more than [beating] Mercedes,” he said. “Honestly, we know we’ll get back to winning before the end of the season, then the battle with Mercedes should be sorted. “I think we have both cars always qualifying in the top three, … [Read more...] about Winning races, not beating Mercedes to second place, is Ferrari’s priority – Sainz · RaceFans
Live: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix first practice · RaceFans
Join us to follow the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live. RaceFans Live combines updates from the teams and drivers in real-time via Twitter with comments from RaceFans readers and more. Launch RaceFans Live: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix first practice Watch F1 live in the USA and other regions on F1 TV RaceFans readers in the USA, Mexico, France, Belgium and many other countries can watch all sessions live on F1 TV Pro . As well as access to the live world feed you can watch onboard cameras and hear live team radio from all 20 drivers. And when you buy using the link below you also make a contribution to RaceFans! Find out more and sign up here: Subscribe to watch all F1 sessions live on F1 TV Pro 2022 Singapore Grand Prix Live: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix first practice Winning races, not beating Mercedes to second place, is Ferrari’s priority – Sainz Verstappen “on top of his game” say rivals as he closes on second … [Read more...] about Live: 2022 Singapore Grand Prix first practice · RaceFans
Red Bull may have broken spending limit in Verstappen’s title-winning 2021 season – reports · RaceFans
Two Formula 1 teams are believed to have exceeded the sport’s budget cap in the first year it was introduced, according to reports in German and Italian media. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Red Bull, who took Max Verstappen to the world championship last year, is one of the teams which may have overspent, according to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport and Auto Motor und Sport . F1 introduced its budget cap last season. Teams were required to keep their spending below $145 million, excluding some items such as the salaries of its drivers and top management. Any team which exceeded the spending limit stood to gain an advantage over its rivals as the additional funds could allow them to employ more staff, conduct more testing or produce more parts. Red Bull were involved in a year-long fight with Mercedes for the championship. Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton arrived at the final race tied on points. While Verstappen narrowly won the drivers’ … [Read more...] about Red Bull may have broken spending limit in Verstappen’s title-winning 2021 season – reports · RaceFans
Bosnia election expected to re-legitimize a failing system
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 23 SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s general election should be about the fight against rampant corruption and helping the country’s ailing economy. But at a time when Russia has a strong incentive to reignite conflict in the small Balkan nation, Sunday’s vote appears set to be an easy test for the long-entrenched nationalists who have ignored the needs of the people. Voters are choosing the three members of the shared, Bosnian presidency, parliament deputies at the state, entity and regional levels, and the president of the country’s Serb-run part. The long-serving Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik, who is running for that last office, has used the election campaign to champion a secessionist agenda and Russia’s war in Ukraine. “(Bosnian Serbs) … [Read more...] about Bosnia election expected to re-legitimize a failing system
China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure
BEIJING (AP) — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two surveys showed Friday, adding to pressure on lackluster economic growth. A monthly purchasing managers’ index released by business news magazine Caixin fell to 48.1 from August’s 49.5 on a 100-point scale in which readings below 50 indicate activity contracting. A separate PMI by an official industry group rose to 50.1 from 49.4. “The surveys suggest that China's economy continued to lose momentum,” Zichun Huang of Capital Economics said in a report. That adds to complications for Chinese leaders who are trying to reverse an economic slump after growth fell to 2.2% in the first six months of 2022, less than half the 5.5% official target. Those efforts have been hampered by weak global and Chinese consumer demand and a slump in real estate activity caused by an official crackdown on the industry’s use of debt. Caixin’s index of new export orders fell to a … [Read more...] about China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure
Candidatos de Brasil se enfrentan en un último debate
SAO PAULO (AP) — Decenas de millones de brasileños permanecieron pegados al televisor la noche del jueves para el último debate presidencial antes de las elecciones del domingo. El mandatario actual, el derechista Jair Bolsonaro, necesitaba de una sólida actuación para garantizar una segunda vuelta ante el expresidente izquierdista Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, quien encabeza los sondeos. También participaron otros cinco candidatos. Horas antes del debate en la cadena Globo, Datafolha dio a conocer un sondeo que indicaba la posibilidad de una victoria indiscutida de Lula, la cual requeriría que obtuviera más votos que el resto de los candidatos combinados. Por ese motivo, Mauro Paulino, el exdirector de Datafolha, señaló que el debate del jueves era “el más importante desde la redemocratización de Brasil” en 1985. “Un pequeño grupo de personas decidirá si esta elección tiene una o dos vueltas”, dijo Paulino a GloboNews. “La actuación de esos candidatos frente a tantos … [Read more...] about Candidatos de Brasil se enfrentan en un último debate
Some Connecticut hospitals at risk of flooding in hurricanes, study shows
A new study that investigates the flooding risks to hospitals within a mile of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts during category 1-4 storms highlights concerns with at least a few facilities along Connecticut's shoreline. The study, conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health and Boston University, found that even weak storms pose a severe risk of flooding to certain hospitals even without sea level rise. As expected, flood risks increase with a projected sea level rise of 2.6 feet increase the vulnerability of hospitals up and down the coast to storm surges, even for “mild” storms. In Connecticut the two most at-risk hospitals are Milford Hospital which is projected to suffer flooding from storm surges during a category 3 hurricane. Yale New Haven Hospital is projected to be at risk with 2.6 feet of sea level rise. "I think our study is a call to action to hospitals," said study author Dr. Alexandra Gast, a professor of family medicine Boston University School of Medicine. … [Read more...] about Some Connecticut hospitals at risk of flooding in hurricanes, study shows