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MotoGP to press ahead with Qatar GP despite regional tensions, rider concerns

MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Sainz says talk of F1 racing in Middle East is ‘premature’

Williams’ Carlos Sainz said he is unconvinced that the Middle East races are definitely going ahead.
Williams’ Carlos Sainz said he is unconvinced that the Middle East races are definitely going ahead.

Singapore, Qatar to work towards upgrading ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Oct 19.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Oct 19.

PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE from Oct 18 to 22

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be visiting the Middle East for the first time as head of government.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be visiting the Middle East for the first time as head of government.

F2 wants and expects Middle East races to go ahead, says CEO

Mexico City Tourism Secretary Alejandra Fraustro (R) speaks alongside Bruno Michel (L), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Championships, and Federico Gonzalez Compean (C), CEO of the Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix, during the announcement of a Formula 2 race in Mexico City as part of the 2027 calendar at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on October 5, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)
Mexico City Tourism Secretary Alejandra Fraustro (R) speaks alongside Bruno Michel (L), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 Championships, and Federico Gonzalez Compean (C), CEO of the Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix, during the announcement of a Formula 2 race in Mexico City as part of the 2027 calendar at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on October 5, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

Mahrez joins Qatar's Al Shamal as a free agent

Jul 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez (7) battles for the ball against Switzerland midfielder Ruben Vargas (17) during the first half during a Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images
Jul 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez (7) battles for the ball against Switzerland midfielder Ruben Vargas (17) during the first half during a Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

Watkins on target to keep Al-Hilal perfect in Asian Champions League

Bahrain appoint Sanchez as coach ahead of Asia Cup

UAE beat Oman to reach Gulf Cup final against Saudi

Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Semi Final - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 3, 2026 United Arab Emirates' Oumar Camara celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Semi Final - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 3, 2026 United Arab Emirates' Oumar Camara celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Keane as mustard on mare Kalpana

Kalpana - Kalpana (Colin Keane) claiming her second victory in the Group 1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Royal Ascot on Oct 18, 2025 after winning it in 2024. The Andrew Balding-trained five-year-old mare has gone on to take out the Group 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,414m) at Royal Ascot on July 25.

PHOTO: RACING AND SPORTS
Kalpana - Kalpana (Colin Keane) claiming her second victory in the Group 1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Royal Ascot on Oct 18, 2025 after winning it in 2024. The Andrew Balding-trained five-year-old mare has gone on to take out the Group 1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,414m) at Royal Ascot on July 25.

PHOTO: RACING AND SPORTS

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