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Listen to this article A tweet emerging from Canadian media following the inaugural Miami GP earlier this month claimed compatriot Latifi had been dropped in favour of Nyck de Vries. Later that day, the statement was retracted and an apology issued to Latifi. Asked what his reaction had been to the story, Latifi said: "On the report, when I see that, I just kind of laughed a little bit because obviously that was not the case at all - I'm still here! "There's always rumours circulating around. I think that's the nature of the sport. "But I was definitely surprised to see it from, let's say, a well-known reporter without any real foundation behind it. I just kind of laughed at it really." Latifi currently occupies 21st in the drivers' championship, behind Aston Martin reserve driver Nico Hulkenberg - the German notably finished 12th in Saudi Arabia when he stood in for Sebastian Vettel , who was sidelined with a positive COVID-19 test. At the start of the … [Read more...] about Williams driver Latifi laughs off F1 exit rumours

There is a wide variety of free things to do in Houston with kids, making the city a great place to visit for budget-conscious parents. From boat tours to world-class art installations to animal encounters, these 12 free attractions are equally fascinating and entertaining for kids as they are for adults. Editor's note: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, some activities on this list may not be in operation or may require advanced reservations. Please check the respective websites for updates. Sam Houston Boat Tour The 90-minute boat tour of the Houston Ship Channel is one of the best free things to do in Houston with kids. Visitors can learn more about the port and maritime industry aboard the M/V Sam Houston, which has been the port’s public tour vessel since 1958. The 95-foot boat holds 100 passengers with air-conditioned lounge seating and standing room on the outdoor deck. Advance reservations are required. Find it : 7300 Clinton Drive, Houston, … [Read more...] about A guide to 12 free things to do with kids in Houston

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr put Ferrari on top of the times during the first practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Championship leader Leclerc was less than a tenth of a second faster than team mate Sainz, with Max Verstappen third quickest in the Red Bull during a busy first hour of running. Ambient temperatures were barely below 30C as the opening session of the weekend got underway. There were several unfamiliar names on the timing screens during the hour. Formula E world champion Nyck de Vries stepped into Alex Albon’s Williams, Formula 2 driver Juri Vips took over Sergio Perez’s Red Bull and Robert Kubica was given Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo for the session. With teams having brought more upgrades to Spain than any other grand prix so far in 2022, it was not surprising to see plenty of track activity from the moment the lights at the end of the pit lane turned green. With the warm track … [Read more...] about Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in busy start to practice in Spain · RaceFans

Here are the complete results from the first practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has set the pace. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has gone quickest in the opening practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, with the championship leader making the most of the Scuderia’s new updates to set a 1:19.828. This time was just 0.079 seconds quicker than home hero Carlos Sainz in the second Ferrari, with the two red cars more than a quarter of a second clear of the also-updated Red Bull of Max Verstappen. It was an encouraging session for Mercedes, with their heavily revised W13 placing in fourth and sixth with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton respectively. Aside from the teams trying out their new updated cars for the first time, there were some new names taking part in the session. Red Bull ran Juri Vips in place of Sergio Perez , with Williams slotting in Formula E Champion Nyck de Vries in place of Alex Albon. Both changes were … [Read more...] about F1 2022 results: Spanish GP – First Practice session

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — In the satirical comedy “Emergency,” college seniors Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) and Sean (RJ Cyler) set out for an epic night of partying only to return home to a shocking scene: Their door is ajar and a woman is passed out on their floor. The men are Black and the woman is white and they know that calling the police is not a straightforward proposition. The film, directed by Carey Williams and written by KD Dávila, was one of the breakouts of the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year for its penetrating look at racial dynamics in a heightened, comedic setting. It’s currently playing in theaters for a limited time before streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Friday, May 27. — “Navalny,” the riveting documentary about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been making the rounds in theaters and on CNN, … [Read more...] about New this week: Dinosaurs, Def Leppard and ‘The Responder’

A new report from Travel +Leisure listed the "most beautiful place" in each state across the nation. A West Texas site claimed the title in the Lone Star State. Plan your next trip with Expedia www.expedia.com Shop Now In Texas, the Guadalupe Mountains were listed as the most beautiful place in the Lone Star State. The West Texas mountains are the "exposed tips" of the Captain Reef, one of the most preserved ancient reefs in the world, the report states. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, the area offers nature walks and opportunities for hikers to gaze at the Texas sky at the highest altitude the Lone Star State can offer as the highest point in Texas is also located in the Guadalupe Mountains. The location is known as Guadalupe Peak and is also commonly referred to as the "Top of Texas." So, what are the most beautiful areas in the neighboring states of Texas? Oklahoma's Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve was named the Sooner State's most … [Read more...] about West Texas area named ‘most beautiful place’ in TX—and it isn’t Big Bend

Listen to this article Star Wars fans are eagerly awaiting the start of Obi-Wan Kenobi , the latest Disney + series set in a galaxy far, far away. The short series launches on May 27, and Volkswagen hopes to capture some of the excitement with a collaboration featuring its new ID. Buzz, which according to C-3PO isn't a threat because it's smiling. Truth be told, the protocol droid isn't wrong. Take a gander at the face of VW's electric van and you'll see a big grin above the mesh grille. For that matter, Obi-Wan Kenobi himself is also smiling as he drives it away, presumably because he hates flying. And everyone worth their Republic credits knows land speeders are clumsy and random. The ID. Buzz , then, is an elegant vehicle for a more civilized age. Hey, it's a Star Wars collab with an automaker. We are required to include at least one cheeky reference to the films in some manner. This is the way. To VW's credit, this video isn't just an ID. Buzz with some … [Read more...] about VW Steps Into Star Wars Universe With Obi-Wan Kenobi Driving ID. Buzz

Listen to this article The Ferrari driver and pre-event championship leader picked up his form from FP1 by also running to the top in the second of the hour-long Friday practice sessions at Barcelona. Leclerc ran clear on his soft Pirelli C3 tyre qualifying run to 1m19.670s. That found 0.16s over his benchmark effort from FP1, plus closed to within 0.6s of Hamilton's pre-season test-topping time at the venue in late February set on the fastest C5 compound rubber. That moved Leclerc 0.117s clear of Russell, the Mercedes driver having set the pace during FP2 last time out for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. Hamilton was a late adopter of the soft tyre and ran particularly well in the final part of the second sector to land the third-fastest effort - albeit a further 0.09s shy of his teammate. Meanwhile, ahead of his home race, Carlos Sainz guided the second Ferrari F1-75 to fourth ahead of defending champion Max Verstappen . Alexander Albon, Mick Schumacher … [Read more...] about Spanish GP: Leclerc tops FP2 as Mercedes shows promise

Here are the complete results from the second practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed a Friday clean sweep. Having set the pace in the morning session, Charles Leclerc has set the pace in the afternoon session to complete a Friday clean sweep for Ferrari. The Monegasque put in a 1:19.670 on the Soft tyre to take top spot, improving upon his time from the morning session. His closest challenger was the Mercedes of George Russell , with the reigning Constructors’ Champions looking very strong as Lewis Hamilton slotted into third – both Mercedes drivers within a quarter of a second of Leclerc’s pace on the Softs. Carlos Sainz finished fourth in the second Ferrari, with Max Verstappen the quickest Red Bull as he slotted his upgraded RB18 into fifth place. Sergio Perez took back over his Red Bull from Juri Vips, with the Mexican placing seventh at the chequered flag – the two Red Bulls split by Alpine’s Fernando Alonso. … [Read more...] about F1 2022 results: Spanish GP – Second Practice session