8 h. ago McLaren will use team orders in quest for F1 world drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi

CEO Zak Brown: ‘We’re going to do what we can to win’Verstappen could pip Norris and Piastri to championshipZak Brown has said McLaren will use team orders for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri if required to ensure the team secure the Formula One drivers’ championship in the season finale at Abu Dhabi on Sunday.With Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing Norris by 10 points, the Dutchman still has a good shot at taking the title from McLaren’s grasp. Piastri is a further six points back. Having spent all season allowing their drivers to race and attempting to be scrupulously fair to both, Brown announced at the Yas Marina circuit that if circumstances rendered it necessary, they would use orders. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris pips Verstappen to top spot again in second practice

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by going fastest in both Friday practice sessions ahead of Verstappen

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10 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Piastri on track for first time in second practice session

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by grasping top spot away from Verstappen in the final minutes of FP1

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13 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris dramatically pips Verstappen to quickest lap in opening practice

Norris sets the tone for the weekend by grasping top spot away from Verstappen in the final minutes of FP1

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16 h. ago F1 Abu Dhabi GP live: Norris puts pressure on Piastri as Hamilton misses out in FP1

The British driver would welcome a boost from his McLaren teammate over team orders, with Max Verstappen closing in on a famous comeback and fifth F1 world drivers’ championship

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35 h. ago F1 LIVE: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri speak ahead of Abu Dhabi showdown

The outcome of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will decide whether Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri can stop Max Verstappen winning a fifth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' title

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7 d. ago F1 Qatar GP live: Piastri pips Norris to sprint pole but Verstappen struggles

Follow live F1 updates from round 23 at the Lusail International Circuit as Piastri takes top spot ahead of Norris

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1 week ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to move forward with US plan and discuss ‘sensitive points’ with Trump

Ukrainian leader says that talks should also include European allies; Trump says deal is closeUS optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remainIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also imp...

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1 week ago Ukraine ‘supports essence of peace deal’ following Geneva talks, Ukrainian official reportedly says

Official tells Reuters news agency sensitive issues still to be discussed between Zelenskyy and TrumpIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also improves the possibilities of increasing production capacity in the defence...

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2 w. ago Royal expert who published bombshell biography into Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's scandals claims former Prince is now a 'flight risk who should have his passport removed'

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, 65, could reportedly set up home in a £10million luxury villa in the Abu Dhabi royal family's fortified estate, to live a life of luxury away from the media spotlight.

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