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Verstappen wins in Qatar, boosts chances for fifth crown

*McLaren's strategy blunder impacts Piastri and Norris*Verstappen slashes Norris's lead to 12 points*Piastri second after starting on pole, Norris fourth*Sainz is third in the race for WilliamsRed Bull's...

Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the Qatar Grand Prix. — Reuters

Ogier wins record-equalling ninth world rally title

French driver Sebastien Ogier and his French co-driver Vincent Landais compete in their Toyota GR Yaris during stage 5 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Jeddah. — AFP

Piastri fastest in sole Qatar Grand Prix practice

McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice for Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit. — Reuters

Hamed concludes season with third in FIA World Baja Cup

Oman's Hamed al Wahaibi in action in the FIA World Baja Cup.

Norris on pole in wet Las Vegas with Piastri fifth

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris gestures after winning the pole position during the qualifying session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. — AFP

Norris on top in twice red-flagged Las Vegas GP practice

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives out of pit lane to begin the first practice session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

F1 star Piastri wins Australia’s top sports honour

Oscar Piastri

Marco Bezzecchi wins Valencia Grand Prix

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi in action during the MotoGp race. — Reuters

Eighth place for Al Harthy in Bahrain finale

Al Harthy during the Bahrain International Circuit race.

Bezzecchi dominates Portuguese Grand Prix for second win of season

Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the MotoGP race. — Reuters

Ogier wins Rally Japan to take world title fight to final race

Sebastien Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais of France drive their Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 during the SS16 Lake Mikawako section of the Rally Japan. — AFP

Ninth place start for Al Harthy in Bahrain finale

Track action in Sakhir began with free practice on Thursday, 6th November, where the squad posted the fourth quickest time in session one before ending a fraction outside the top 10 in the second period.

Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo GP sprint after Piastri spin

Winner McLaren's British driver Lando Norris (C), second-placed Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (L) and third-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (R) pose for a photo after the sprint of the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix. — AFP

Al Harthy relishes 8-hour Bahrain FIA WEC finale

Ahmad Bahrain

Thrilling show at free-style drifting at OAA

The championship concluded with the crowning of the top five winners in two categories — Sedan (Rear-Wheel Drive) and 4x4.

Soomar wins second round of Sprint Rally

The competition was fierce between the leading trio of Soomar, Al Aufi and Al Harthy during the first and second stages.
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