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Qatar Tribune
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
LIC racing ahead with Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix preparations
Tribune News Network Doha Lusail International Circuit (LIC) continues its preparations to host the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Grand Prix (Qatar Grand Prix), which will be held from November 28 to 30, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, LIC announced that tickets for the main grandstand have sold out, with unprecedented demand for the race events, reflecting its growing status as one of the region's most prominent sporting events. Although the Main Grandstand tickets are sold out, there are still great opportunities to watch the race from exceptional locations, such as the North Grandstand for a great view of the race start and the exciting competition towards the first turn. The tickets for North Grandstand, located along the Main Straight just left of the Main Grandstand, is available at QR1,500, providing dramatic views of the race start and the high-speed run into Turn 1. Those looking for a vantage point on some of Lusail's signature corners still have time to secure seats in the Turn 2, Turn 3, and Turn 16 Grandstands, each priced at QR1,000, offering up-close views of the intense braking zones and wheel-to-wheel moments across the 16-turn circuit. For fans seeking a more relaxed experience with open views, General Admission – Lusail Hill tickets are available at QR600 for all three days or starting from QR200 for a single day. These tickets offer an enjoyable and exceptional-value experience for race enthusiasts of all ages. page 14
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-Emotional Martin happy to be back competing after injury setbacks
MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo (Reuters) -Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin said he was glad to be back on the race track at the Czech Republic motorcycle Grand Prix after missing 10 of the 11 rounds because of injuries. Wrist and ankle injuries suffered in a pre-season crash ruled the 27-year-old Spaniard out of the first three rounds before another crash in his first race on board the Aprilia bike in Qatar in April led to a collapsed lung and bruised ribs. He marked his comeback with an impressive fifth place finish at the Czech MotoGP practice in Brno on Friday. "I miss this feeling a lot and just focused," Martin told reporters. "It was a really demanding day, having all these conditions on track. We had to be always really focused. "The dry line was really narrow in some corners so it was difficult to be consistent. I missed the consistency by being out for a lot of months. "It was really emotional after finishing in the top five, not because of the result itself, but because I am back. I did a great job today. I am really happy." Friday's practice session was Martin's first time on the Aprilia in the rain. Martin won his first MotoGP title last season with Pramac Racing before moving to Aprilia. "I cannot be really optimistic when I go into the corners because I don't know what is going to happen," he said. "So I need to start feeling the things, but as soon as I put on some more tyres, I was always in the top four, top five." The Czech MotoGP qualifying takes place later on Saturday, with the race happening on Sunday. Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leads the riders' championship table with 344 points, with his younger brother Alex second on 261. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Goa; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-MotoGP champion Martin to remain with Aprilia for 2026 season
MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo (Reuters) -MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin will remain with Aprilia for the 2026 season, the Spaniard said on Thursday, having previously announced his intention to leave the Italian team before next season. Martin won his first MotoGP title last season with Pramac Racing before moving to Aprilia on a two-year contract, but in May the 27-year-old said he had exercised his right to release himself for the 2026 season. Aprilia reacted to Martin's announcement by saying they were prepared to take the matter to court, but ahead of his long-awaited return to action in Saturday's Czech Grand Prix, the Spaniard put an end to the controversy. "I'm really happy to be here again. It was a really difficult sixor sevenmonths suffering a lot with a lot of injuries butI'm happy to be here and to be back in MotoGP," Martin told reporters. "Finally, I'm happy to say that I'll continue with Aprilia for 2026." Martin has raced just once this season after a pre-season crash ruled him out of the first three rounds and a crash in his first race in Qatar led to a collapsed lung and bruised ribs. (Reporting by Trevor StynesEditing by Christian Radnedge)
The Star
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-Aprilia's Martin set to return to MotoGP action at Czech Grand Prix
FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo (Reuters) -Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will make his long-awaited return from injuries at the Czech Grand Prix later this month after he completed a testing session on Wednesday, his team Aprilia said. Wrist and ankle injuries sustained in a pre-season crash ruled him out of the first three rounds before another crash in his first race on board the Aprilia bike in Qatar in April led to a collapsed lung and bruised ribs. The 27-year-old was reacquainted with the bike on Wednesday when he completed 64 laps at the Misano circuit and the team is convinced he can compete at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno on the weekend of July 18-20, subject to an official medical check. "It's been a difficult journey... After more than three months I'm back on a MotoGP bike, so I'm super happy," Martin said. "It's a pity that I was injured so many times that we didn't make (race) the whole season, but now we are back. This is the most important thing and (I am) really looking forward to coming back really soon because the feeling today was great. "The plan is to come back in Brno, so I hope everything goes well during this week and I can train in normal circumstances." Although Martin was happy to hop back on the bike, he has made clear his intention to leave Aprilia ahead of the 2026 season. However, Aprilia said they were ready to go to court if needed as they expect the Spaniard to honour his two-year contract. Martin will miss this weekend's German Grand Prix, the halfway mark of the season. Ducati's Marc Marquez leads the riders' championship with 307 points while his brother Alex of Gresini Racing is 68 points behind in second. Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi is sixth in the championship, 186 points behind Marc Marquez. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru;Editing by Toby Davis)
Metro
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Lewis Hamilton reacts to breaking unwanted F1 record ahead of British Grand Prix
Sir Lewis Hamilton claims he is not bothered that he broke an unwanted Formula 1 record heading into this weekend's British Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion is enduring a difficult season as he struggles to adapt to life at Ferrari, battling with his car and clashing with his team over strategy. The sprint race victory in China proved to be a false dawn for the 40-year-old who is sixth in the standings and yet to finish on the podium for his new team. In fact, his fourth-place at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix means he has now gone 13 races without a podium, the longest streak of his career and an unwanted run that stretches back to last year's Qatar Grand Prix. 'I don't really look at those stats things, so it isn't really something that affects me,' Hamilton told reporters on Thursday. 'Of course, still it [Silverstone] would be a great place to be able to change that.' If there was ever a circuit to end this barren run, it's Silverstone with Hamilton the most successful driver in British Grand Prix history with nine victories. He has finished on the podium here for the last 11 consecutive years and notably ended his near-three year winless run at the the 2024 race. Hamilton has played down the chances of a remarkable 10th British Grand Prix win but thinks that anything is possible with the home crowd behind him. 'I would never want to jinx it. In my heart I'm hoping for a strong weekend,' he added. Friday, July 4 Practice 1: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Practice 2: 4pm – 5pm Saturday, July 5 Practice 3: 11.30am – 12.30pm Qualifying: 3pm – 4pm Sunday, July 6 Race: 3pm 'I've not had a podium yet so this would be a special place to have that. I'm hoping the amazing support we have here can make a difference. 'I'm hopeful we will be in a similar position to Austria but I have never focused too much on Ferrari's performance here in the past. 'If it's a dry day, McLaren will walk off into the distance. But you never know what will happen here with the wind and rain. The crowd will make a big difference, so I'm hoping they help us get a bit closer.' Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2006 British Grand Prix and is backing Hamilton to finish third this weekend behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. More Trending 'I think McLaren is going to be the best again in Silverstone,' the former McLaren and Williams driver told 'With the cooler temperatures, Mercedes is going to be better. I think Red Bull is going to run pretty well with the cooler truck as well. 'Ferrari, the thing is we know McLaren is going to be on top right there but I think between Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes is so close that you don't know who's going to be where. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 13/8 Lando Norris (McLaren) – 7/4 Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 5/1 George Russell (Mercedes) – 9/1 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 14/1 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 16/1 Odds courtesy of William Hill 'I think Lando is going to win. I think it's going to be a one-two for McLaren and I'm going to put Lewis on the podium in third. I think he's getting closer. Ferrari seem better.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Max Verstappen reveals why he snubbed Lewis Hamilton and Brad Pitt's F1 movie MORE: Why Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are missing from Austrian Grand Prix practice MORE: The primal reason we find F1 drivers so goddamn sexy
