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Winnipeg Free Press
10-05-2025
- Sport
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El Clasico never a disappointment
'The most decisive Clasico of the 21st century.' At least, that's how it's being hyped in the Barcelona press. Though 'dreaded' might be the more appropriate word. Hyperbole is ever-present in the days, even hours, leading up to this excitable derby. But the 'most decisive' in 25 years? Real Madrid might point to March of 2007, when a 3-3 draw in a match they could not lose allowed them to win La Liga on their head-to-head record with the Catalan giants. Then there was the spring of 2015, when Barcelona's 2-1 triumph saw them leapfrog a Madrid team that had set the pace since November. Altaf Qadri / The Associated Press files Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski (centre) celebrates after scoring during the Spain Super Cup final against Real Madrid in January. Given the hatred between the two clubs, it's almost pointless to define a Clasico in terms of the stakes. The stakes are always high. And, yes, this next one (Sunday, 9:15 a.m., TSN 3) could well determine the champions of Spain. That's often the case, especially in the last 15 years or so. What's turned Sunday's clash into an especially desperate matter is the absence of both Barcelona and Real Madrid from the upcoming Champions League Final — and Barcelona, in particular. Thus the 'most decisive' headline. On Tuesday, Los Cules were devastated to lose one of the competition's instant-classic semifinals to Inter Milan, who equalized in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and scored the winner in the 99th minute. They were not gracious in defeat. Borrowing from Real Madrid's playbook, they quickly blamed the referee for what defender Eric Garcia labelled a 'cruel' defeat at San Siro. Manager Hansi Flick mused that Inter had benefited from 'every decision that was 50/50,' and club president Joan Laporta fumed that the 7-6 aggregate loss was 'basically due to refereeing decisions that harmed us.' It's perfectly normal for a team that came so close to victory to be stung by such a disappointing outcome, but the reality is that Barcelona remain obsessed with the result because their entire campaign now hangs in the balance. A week ago they were four points clear in La Liga and confident of progressing to the Champions League Final. As El Clasico approaches, that Final is no longer a prospect and that four-point lead on Real Madrid seems somehow more narrow. Where once they dreamt of a memorable double, now they dread a double disaster. The about-turn has been sudden, and they're reeling. Madrid are looking to take advantage. Champions of Spain and Europe last term, Los Blancos basically threw in the towel after a 10-day period in which Arsenal put them out of the Champions League and Barcelona beat them in the Copa del Rey. Predictably, they blamed this player and that manager, belly-ached about the officials, second-guessed their recruitment and then turned their attention to next season, as the current one was supposedly a wash. Their much-publicized summer plans include a swoop for towering Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, a move for Arsenal centre-back William Saliba and an offer for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz. Manager Carlo Ancelotti won't be back, and it's likely his replacement will be Xabi Alonso, who announced his Leverkusen exit on Friday. Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will shortly join on a free transfer, and there's suddenly a chance he'll be swapping the Premier League champions for La Liga's title winners. Of course, Madrid still have to capitalize on their archrivals' fear and fatigue by winning Sunday at Montjuic. They'll need Jude Bellingham to rediscover his form of a year ago, Kylian Mbappé to come through in a big moment and a makeshift defence to somehow keep Raphinha and Lamine Yamal at least partially at bay. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. If they turn the match into a track meet, Barcelona could be in trouble. Then, it's over to one of Espanyol, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao to finish the job. Conversely, and as Flick pleaded with his players at the club's Joan Gamper training ground on Thursday, Barcelona need just a single, final effort to basically secure the title. They won't get it if they approach this Clasico with dread. Somehow, some way, they have to move on from Tuesday, block out the hyperboles and simply beat an opponent they've led in the standings all season long. jerradpeters@
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01-05-2025
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Lord's to host 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final
FILE - New Zealand's Isabella Gaze, right, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Anneke Bosch, left, during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File) FILE -New Zealand's players pose with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File) FILE - The sun shines onto the new Compton and Edrich Stands during the One Day International cricket match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) FILE - The sun shines onto the new Compton and Edrich Stands during the One Day International cricket match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) FILE - New Zealand's Isabella Gaze, right, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of South Africa's Anneke Bosch, left, during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File) FILE -New Zealand's players pose with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final match against South Africa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File) FILE - The sun shines onto the new Compton and Edrich Stands during the One Day International cricket match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) LONDON (AP) — Lord's will host the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in 2026. Other venues for the expanded 12-team competition include Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, the Oval, and Bristol County Ground. Advertisement The Women's T20 World Cup has teams competing in two groups followed by a knockout stage, and begins on June 12. The final will be on July 5. Eight countries have secured their place, including host England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. The four remaining spots will be decided in World Cup qualifying next year. New Zealand beat South Africa in the 2024 final. Lord's, which first held a match in 1814, also previously hosted the 50-over Women's World Cup final between England and India in 2017. 'The sell-out Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women's game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage,' International Cricket Council chair Jay Shah said on Thursday. 'We are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here, but also serve as a showcase for cricket's return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.' ___ AP cricket:
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30-04-2025
- Automotive
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Mexico City GP signs three-year extension to stay on F1 calendar to 2028
FILE - Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, arrives for the practice ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dec. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, file) MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through at least the 2028 season after a three-year contract extension was announced on Wednesday. The contract for the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit was set to expire at the end of this season. Advertisement Mexico first hosted an F1 championship race in 1963 and has been on the calendar every year since 2015, excluding 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension comes as F1 experiments with rotating some established off-schedule slots in alternate years to meet demand for new hosts outside of Europe. Mexico also fits in with F1's plans to reduce travel by scheduling back-to-back races in the same regions of the world. This year, it's part of a four-race series in the Americas, in October and November. The others are in Sao Paulo, Las Vegas, and Austin, Texas. This June, NASCAR will hold its first modern-era international points-based race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez track, and IndyCar is in talks to hold an event there. ___ AP auto racing:
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30-04-2025
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Formula 1: How to watch the Miami Grand Prix on TV and what to know
Race winner McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, second right, poses with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, right, after the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025.(AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Race winner McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, second right, poses with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, right, after the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025.(AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) MIAMI (AP) — Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday's Miami F1 Grand Prix. It's the sixth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Miami Grand Prix on TV Advertisement — In the U.S., ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Miami GP schedule? — Friday: First practice and qualifying for the sprint race. — Saturday: Sprint race and qualifying for the Grand Prix. — Sunday: Miami Grand Prix, 57 laps of the 5.4-kilometer (3.4-mile) Miami International Autodrome. Starts at 4 p.m. ET (2000 GMT) Where is the Miami Grand Prix taking place? The Miami International Autodrome brings a Florida party vibe to F1 with yachts set up on a mock harbor trackside as VIP viewing platforms. It's the fourth time F1 has visited the temporary track which loops around Hard Rock Stadium. Overtaking can be difficult and barriers close to the track punish mistakes. Max Verstappen won the first two races in Miami but last year there was a statement win for Lando Norris and McLaren. Heat and tire wear could favor McLaren again this year. Advertisement What happened in the last race? Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to become the first Australian to lead the F1 standings since 2010. The key moment was at the first corner when Piastri challenged Verstappen for the lead and the Dutch driver went off track and rejoined in front. Verstappen was given a penalty and lost the lead at his pit stop. McLaren remains the top team on all-round pace. Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren have all challenged for wins on different tracks but haven't adapted well when conditions don't suit their cars. What do I need to know about F1 so far? Get caught up: Advertisement — McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead — 'I cannot share my opinion': Max Verstappen stays tight-lipped on race-deciding penalty — Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash — General Motors' plans to supply Formula 1 engines from 2029 are approved by the FIA — FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem picks a longtime Ford partner for top sports role Key stats at Miami 3 — Oscar Piastri is aiming for his third win in a row. The last Australian driver to achieve that feat in F1 was Alan Jones in 1981. 0/3 — None of Miami's three Grand Prix races so far have been won by the driver who started on pole position. Norris won last year from fifth on the grid. Advertisement 77 — McLaren's lead in the constructors' championship over Mercedes, the only other team with even half of McLaren's 188-point haul. What they're saying 'I want to be leading (the championship) after round 24, not round five.' — Oscar Piastri. 'You can't share your opinion because it's not appreciated, apparently, or people can't handle the full truth.' — Max Verstappen refuses to discuss his crucial penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 'We just need a better car.' — Ferrari's Charles Leclerc after finishing third in Saudi Arabia. ___ AP auto racing:
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16-04-2025
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AP PHOTOS: Formula One fans flock to Bahrain for the first race of the season in Mideast
AP PHOTOS: Formula One fans flock to Bahrain for the first race of the season in Mideast F1 fans attend a concert after the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan holds a placard during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix presentation ceremony at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A race marshal prays next to the course during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans watch the replay of the race on a giant screen at the end of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Local catering staff in traditional dress walk through the paddock area during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans react after trying on traditional local dresses at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan relaxes in the shade of an umbrella at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan tries on a traditional local dress at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans pose for photos in front of a life-size camel model at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans relax on a hammock at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans show off their henna tattoos made by Bahraini artists at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan looks at her henna tattoo as Bahraini artists look on, at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) People peer through fence openings during the second practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A family poses for a photo on a fan podium at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A young boy runs through a water-sprinkling tunnel to beat the heat at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans take part in a pit stop contest at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans try out race simulators at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bahraini women take a selfie as they sit on a couch at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan reacts after taking a selfie with Formula One drivers at an automated photo booth during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans arrive to watch the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans arrive to watch the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans attend a concert after the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan holds a placard during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix presentation ceremony at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A race marshal prays next to the course during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans watch the replay of the race on a giant screen at the end of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Local catering staff in traditional dress walk through the paddock area during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans react after trying on traditional local dresses at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan relaxes in the shade of an umbrella at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan tries on a traditional local dress at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans pose for photos in front of a life-size camel model at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans relax on a hammock at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans show off their henna tattoos made by Bahraini artists at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan looks at her henna tattoo as Bahraini artists look on, at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) People peer through fence openings during the second practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A family poses for a photo on a fan podium at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A young boy runs through a water-sprinkling tunnel to beat the heat at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans take part in a pit stop contest at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans try out race simulators at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bahraini women take a selfie as they sit on a couch at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) An F1 fan reacts after taking a selfie with Formula One drivers at an automated photo booth during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix Village at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) F1 fans arrive to watch the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Roaring engines again filled the air for the recent Bahrain Grand Prix, the first F1 race of the season in the Middle East. The race, now in its 21st year, made history as the first Formula One race in the Middle East in 2004. Today, it marks the first of the season in the Mideast, which this year will also see races in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Advertisement Locals, foreign workers and international visitors flocked to the race, in Sakhir outside of Bahrain's capital, Manama, as the first signs of the region's intense summer heat was felt. Some tried their luck in racing simulators, while henna artists offered their temporary tattooing to those unfamiliar with the Mideast tradition. The rulers of Bahrain, a small island kingdom in the Persian Gulf just off the coast of Saudi Arabia, have long taken an interest in racing — particularly Bahrain's Crown Prince Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad, who encouraged the kingdom's investments in McLaren through its Mumtalakat Holding Co. sovereign wealth fund. However, the race has drawn scrutiny to Bahrain in the past, particularly after the kingdom crushed its 2011 Arab Spring protests with the help of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The past weekend's race and the preparations around it saw no major disruptions, though police temporarily detained one activist in the lead up over his posts on social media. As a photographer now based in Dubai after years in India, it can be difficult to shoot candid photos in the region given security concerns and other restrictions journalists face in the Middle East. But at the race, people were more open to my camera — even excited to be photographed. That made the experience not only refreshing, but deeply human.
