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Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (668+ words) MONTREAL: George Russell said he and championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli had "respect for one another" after clashing on Saturday and then locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Briton, who was…...
Born to compete: Cadillac racing's charge into F1
2+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) KUWAIT: The Cadillac Formula 1 Team's arrival marks more than just another competitor in motorsport's premier series. It represents well over a century of American automotive innovation, with the cutting-edge technology demanded by modern racing's toughest arena. This follows a rigorous…...
Second life: Vintage Fiat 500s get electric makeover
3+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) TURIN, Italy: In a workshop in Turin - the historic home of Italian carmaker Fiat - vintage 500 models are getting a makeover with electric engines. Classic Fiat 500s, made between 1957 and 1975, are being brought "into the 21st century, said Giovanni Gentile, owner of Officine…...
Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
3+ week, 3+ day ago (335+ words) Kuwait Times Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for King Charles to "return" the prized Koh-i-Noor diamond, which the British Empire took from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s, on…...
Dubai's luxury stores take hit as war drags on
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) DUBAI: Rows of luxury boutiques line an upmarket Dubai mall, yet a month into the Middle East war their sales staff sit idly, phones in hand, watching for the rare customer. Salespeople in immaculate suits say they have been told…...
The "million dollar" Senna helmet bought at Japan GP
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) SUZUKA: When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he values at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver…...
Antonelli vows to keep "raising bar" after Japan win
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (531+ words) SUZUKA: Mercedes" Kimi Antonelli vowed to "keep raising the bar" after winning Sunday"s Japanese Grand Prix to become the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the championship standings. The 19-year-old Italian took advantage of a mid-race safety…...
Youngest F1 title leader Antonelli to keep "raising bar" after Japan win
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (568+ words) Antonelli's Suzuka victory came two weeks after the first grand prix win of his career in China, and sent him top of the championship standings after three races, nine points ahead of team-mate George Russell. Mercedes are struggling to contain…...
Antonelli wants more of the same after maiden win
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (682+ words) SUZUKA: Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that his maiden Formula One win had given him more "awareness" of his potential as he and Mercedes look to ram home their early season advantage in Japan. The 19-year-old Italian came home first at…...
Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) Kuwait Times Lifestyle - Art & Fashion Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist Long coveted for its golden color, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewelers are transforming ancient amber into trendy pieces for the contemporary consumer. Designers…...