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Button on Qatar F1 heat issues: “Until drivers speak up, they won’t change it”

The FIA has vowed to evaluate the ways that extreme temperature and humidity meant that drivers had to take themselves to the physical limit in Qatar.

Autosport

FIA to review Hamilton F1 Qatar GP track crossing incident

Hamilton was pitched out of the race at the Losail circuit after clashing with team-mate George Russell as they jostled for position on the run away from the start-line.

Motorsport

FIA to review Hamilton F1 Qatar track crossing incident

Hamilton was pitched out of the race at the Losail circuit after clashing with team-mate George Russell as they jostled for position on the run away from the start-line.

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Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid - AP source

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is withdrawing his offer to buy Manchester United, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Qatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: The galaxy of Hamas supporters

Hamas has maintained ties with several regional powers and organisations in the Middle East since its creation in 1987. Whether it comes to financing, military aid or ideological support, the Palestinian Islamist movement can count on several allies in its deadly fight with Israel.

France 24

Bottas: Qatar pace shows latest Alfa F1 upgrades working

Bottas and team-mate Zhou Guanyu finished eighth and ninth at Losail, with the latter jumping the penalised Sergio Perez in the final results.

Autosport

Norris: McLaren catching Ferrari "doable" for third in F1 constructors fight

McLaren started the season off the pace but following a change of concept and personnel reshuffle it has produced an impressive B-spec that turned the MCL60 into a reliable podium contender.

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Norris: Making up 79-point gap to Ferrari F1 for P3 "doable"

McLaren started the season off the pace but following a change of concept and personnel reshuffle it has produced an impressive B-spec that turned the MCL60 into a reliable podium contender.

Motorsport

Aussies nominated for top Asian soccer awards

A host of Australians are in line to take out top honours at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Qatar.

AAP

Blinken urges Israel to avoid civilian deaths and wants safe zones in Gaza

Top US diplomat tours Arab states in effort to avoid wider war over expected Israeli invasion of Gaza Strip

The Guardian - UK

FIA formally warns Stroll over F1 Qatar GP garage strop

Stroll appeared to shove his trainer Henry Howe after throwing his steering wheel out of his cockpit following his elimination from GP qualifying at last weekend’s event.

Autosport

Watch: Blinken and Qatari prime minister hold joint press conference as Israeli ground invasion looms

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press conference with Qatari prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Friday, 13 October.

The Independent UK

Norris: "Missed opportunities" to fight for both Qatar F1 wins behind qualifying frustration

Norris saw both of his Q3 laptimes deleted in Friday's qualifying at Losail, meaning he would start the race from 10th rather than second behind polesitter Max Verstappen.

Autosport

Norris: "Missed opportunities" for Qatar F1 wins behind qualifying frustration

Norris saw both of his Q3 laptimes deleted in Friday's qualifying at Losail, meaning he started the race from 10th rather than second behind polesitter Max Verstappen.

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Lawson focused on Super Formula title after Qatar F1 frustration

Lawson filled in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo for five events, scoring his first points at the Singapore Grand Prix with what remains the best Sunday result for any AlphaTauri driver this season.

France 24

US denies Iran access to $6 billion fund from prisoner swap deal

Following Hamas's attack on Israel, the US and Qatar have agreed to temporarily prevent Iran from tapping the $6 billion fund that was transferred to it as part of last month's prisoner swap deal. We take a closer look. In the EU, member states are to vote on the use…

Autosport

Horner: Injured Ricciardo was “right to miss” F1 Qatar GP

When Ricciardo broke a metacarpal in his left hand in a practice crash at Zandvoort, Horner initially suggested that the Australian was targeting a return for the Qatar round last weekend.

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Alonso: F1 should consider race delays in extreme hot weather

Drivers suffered in the heat and humidity in Losail, with most saying afterwards that it was the toughest race of their careers.

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U.S. and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds

The move follows the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel and Republican criticism of the White House deal with Iran, where $6 billion was unfrozen in exchange for the release of 5 detained Americans.

The Guardian - US

US reportedly persuaded Qatar to halt $6bn to Iran in breach of deal

Report comes amid pressure for Biden to deny Iran revenues amid speculation over how big a role Tehran played in Hamas attack

The Independent UK

US and Qatar agree to freeze access to $6bn in humanitarian aid to Iran after Israel attack

The money was only made available to Tehran several weeks ago as part of prisoner swap deal with the US

Zenger

US Halts $6 Billion Transfer To Iran Amid Concerns Of Funding Hamas

Qatar agreement pauses payment as ties between Iran and Hamas come under scrutiny

Autosport

Vasseur urges FIA to find F1 track limits solutions after Qatar GP "festival"

Multiple drivers had times deleted in Friday's qualifying, and that continued in the Saturday shootout after the white lines had been moved at Turns 12 and 13 – where many of the offences occurred – in order to protect tyres from kerb damage.

The Independent UK

Rod Stewart turns down ‘lucrative’ Saudi Arabia gig ‘to shine light on injustices’ for women and LGBT+

Stewart, 78, previously revealed he had declined $1m to perform in Qatar because of the country’s human rights record

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Vasseur urges FIA to find F1 track limits solution after Qatar GP "festival"

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