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Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Haas hoping to keep their momentum in the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images Saturday evening at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix the mood at Haas was rather bleak. Rookie driver Oliver Bearman had just qualified last for the race, while Esteban Ocon's crash during Q2 left the mechanics with some work to do ahead of the Grand Prix, and the veteran driver slotted in P14 on the starting grid. Advertisement But the beauty of F1 is that fortunes can change in an instant, as they did for Haas on Sunday. Not only did Ocon find his way into the points, taking advantage of a Safety Car to gain position on the track to finish eighth, but Bearman delivered a masterful recovery drive, picking up ten places to finish tenth, capturing the final point available at the Bahrain Grand Prix. That gave the team their second double-points result of the season — one more than Red Bull for those taking notes — and vaulted Haas into fifth in the Constructors' Championship standings. Now they head to Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, hoping to keep the momentum going. 'Jeddah offers the unique challenge of a high-speed street circuit with little margin for driving error,' said Team Principal Ayao Komatsu in the team's media preview. 'We will be typically running lower drag settings compared to the circuits we've been to so far this year, so how we stabilize the car and get the tires to work with such a low drag configuration will be key. Advertisement 'This is also the first circuit we visit this year where Ollie has previous Formula 1 race experience. It's difficult to predict exactly how the VF-25 will perform in Jeddah, but we've been getting maximum out of it in recent races. 'We're looking to carry over this momentum and finish the first triple-header of the season – which is very demanding for everyone both at the track and at our factories – on a high.' As noted by Komatsu, Jeddah is one of the few circuits where the team's rookie has F1 racing experience. Bearman made his F1 debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping in for Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. who was recovering from an emergency appendectomy. Despite having just one practice session in the SF-24 before qualifying, Bearman just missed out on Q3 in his debut, qualifying 11th. He finished seventh in his first F1 race, holding off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris down the stretch despite the two veteran drivers having fresher tires. Advertisement 'I'm very excited to return to Jeddah, it's the first repeat race of my career which is pretty cool. Having had the experience of last year was very nice and helpful and was a highlight of my life so far, having my debut with Ferrari, that track will always hold a special place in my heart,' said Bearman. 'Even before my Formula 1 debut, I really enjoyed driving around Jeddah because of its high-speed nature, and the thrill of driving at such speeds between the walls so I'm looking forward to returning and now having a full race weekend under my belt, not just, FP3, quali, and the race – it should be a good one.' As for Ocon, the experienced driver is looking forward to returning to an 'exciting' circuit along the Red Sea. 'Jeddah is an exciting circuit. I think this track is one that's really demanding on the driver; it's so fast and there's so much grip, you need to get so close to the wall and that's how much time there is to gain – the closer to the wall, you're going to be gaining over a lap,' said Ocon. 'It's the type of weekend a driver really enjoys, and you feel the potential from a Formula 1 car. Advertisement 'It's going to be extremely hot there, this year we get there much later than before – it's going to be around 40 degrees – so it's going to be a challenge for all of us and we need to be ready for the heat. Overall, I look forward to racing in Saudi.' Haas currently has 20 points on the season, one more than Williams as the first triple-header of the F1 season draws to a close in Saudi Arabia.
Times of Oman
14-04-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Piastri dominates F1 Bahrain GP
MANAMA: Oscar Piastri delivered a clinical, lights-to-flag victory at the 2025 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, reinforcing McLaren's status as championship favorites. The 24-year-old Australian led every lap from pole position and crossed the line over 15 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, claiming his second win in four races so far in 2025. The win also marks his 50th career race in the championship and moves him up to second in the Drivers' Championship, three points behind teammate Lando Norris. Piastri's performance was a masterclass in control and consistency, with the Australian shrugging off the disruption of a mid-race Safety Car caused by a collision between Yuki Tsunoda and Carlos Sainz. "It's a really special feeling to win here," Piastri said post-race. "The car felt great all weekend, and the team absolutely nailed the strategy. I just had to bring it home." McLaren enjoyed a double podium finish, with Lando Norris finishing third after having qualified a disappointing sixth. Despite receiving a five-second time penalty for a jump start, Norris charged through the field with precision and overtook both Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen in the latter stages to secure valuable points. Norris retains the lead in the Drivers' Championship with 77 points, three ahead of his teammate. Russell split the McLarens with a strong drive. The Briton showed steady pace and managed tire degradation better than most of his rivals, continuing his impressive run of form that has kept Mercedes within touching distance of McLaren in the Constructors' standings. Ferrari's Leclerc finished fourth after battling tire issues late in the race, while teammate Lewis Hamilton took fifth following a clean and consistent run from seventh on the grid. The Scuderia pair lacked the outright pace to challenge for the podium but maximized their opportunities on a challenging day for tire management. Last week's winner Max Verstappen endured a frustrating weekend. Struggling with brake issues and two sluggish pit stops, the reigning world champion could only manage sixth - a result that further compounds Red Bull's early-season struggles and fuels speculation over Verstappen's future with the team. Behind the leaders, Pierre Gasly finished seventh with a strong performance for Alpine's first points of 2025, holding off Haas' Esteban Ocon, who delivered an encouraging drive to eighth. Verstappen's teammate Tsunoda was ninth despite his incident with Sainz, while Oliver Bearman made it a double points finish for Haas with a composed run to 10th from last on the grid. With McLaren pulling 58 points clear of Mercedes at the top of the Constructors' standings, all eyes now turn to the high-speed streets of Jeddah for next weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Daily Tribune
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Hosts Four Hands Dining during Formula 1 Weekend
TDT | Manama Email : As the roars of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix reverberate across the kingdom, Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain stands poised to offer a celebration that seamlessly weaves together the exhilaration of speed with the elegance of fine dining. At the heart of this extraordinary occasion lies Due Mari, the resort's acclaimed Italian restaurant, where a rare four-hands collaboration between two culinary virtuosos — Chef Luca Castelli of Dubai's renowned Cala Vista and Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain's own Executive Italian Chef, Christian — enfolds. Chef Luca Crostelli's journey is one of both passion a n d refinement. With over 14 years spent perfecting his craft in the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe – from Casa Vissani in Baschi to Tosca in Geneva – his culinary prowess is vast and draws inspiration from his life's most profound moments.
