Despite being 66 points clear at the top, Lewis Hamilton says there’s “still a long way to go” in the Drivers’ Championship. The 30 year old could retain his world title at the US Grand Prix in two weeks. Meanwhile, his Mercedes team took the Constructors' title at yesterday’s Russian Grand Prix. It’s after Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen was dropped to eighth, after being given a 30-second penalty for causing a collision on the final lap.
Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
Lando Norris was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint race on Friday with McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri qualifying third.
Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
Thrilling start to Dubai Racing Carnival
The Dubai Racing Carnival got underway on Friday evening at Meydan Racecourse, featuring over 70 horses across seven races with a total prize purse of AED 1.33 million.
Aaron Rai, Tommy Fleetwood share halfway lead in Abu Dhabi
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai share the lead at the halfway stage of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after wowing the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
Sabalenka overcomes holder Gauff to reach semis of WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semi-final spot at the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday, sending the defending champion packing and assuring Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has landed in Baku to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations.
A team from the UAE has departed for Afghanistan to provide logistical and relief support to the quake-hit northern region.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić, have explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors during talks held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
