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☆ Verstappen wins Austin sprint race
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 21, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the sprint race REUTERS/Brian Snyder Acquire Licensing RightsSummary Verstappen wins sprint from poleHamilton second, Leclerc thirdAUSTIN, Texas, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen won a U.S. Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday with old foe Lewis Hamilton second for Mercedes. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third after being passed by Hamilton at the start of a race that paid points to the top eight finishers. The main event at the Texas track is on Sunday with Leclerc starting on pole position and Verstappen chasing his 50th grand prix win from sixth on the grid. Dominant Red Bull and Verstappen have already secured both the constructors' and drivers' world championships with a fistful of races to spare. In the early laps, Verstappen and Hamilton ran close enough for the Briton to have DRS (drag reduction) but then the Red Bull pulled away.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Brian Snyder, Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Hamilton, Verstappen, Bull, Red Bull, McLaren's Lando Norris, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly, George Russell, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: United, Prix, Hamilton, U.S, Mercedes, Austin's Circuit, Ferrari, Alpine, Thomson Locations: United States, Americas, Austin , Texas, U.S, AUSTIN , Texas, Hamilton, Texas, Verstappen, London

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: SolarEdge, Intuitive Surgical, Knight-Swift and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: SolarEdge Technologies — The solar stock tumbled nearly 29% after the company lowered its third-quarter guidance post market Thursday. Revenue came in at $1.74 billion, versus the $1.77 billion expected from analysts polled by LSEG. Net interest also fell short at $1.29 billion, versus the $1.32 billion expected. Analysts surveyed by LSEG expected 36 cents per share and $1.89 billion of revenue. Analysts polled by LSEG expected a profit of $2.94 per share on revenue of $15.36 billion.

Persons: SolarEdge, Zvi Lando, Sunnova, Swift, LSEG, David Jackson, —, Jesse Pound Organizations: Technologies, Deutsche Bank, Enphase Energy, Schlumberger, Revenue, LSEG, StreetAccount, American Express Locations: SolarEdge

☆ Analysts bail on solar stocks after SolarEdge warning of weak earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Solaredge 's warning on Thursday of weakening European demand was another red flag following what has already been a tumultuous year for the solar industry. Several Wall Street investment banks downgraded SolarEdge and slashed their price targets in reaction to the preannouncement. Deutsche Bank downgraded SolarEdge , along with peer solar stocks Sunrun and Sunnova , to a hold rating from buy. Analyst Corinne Blanchard halved SolarEdge's price target to $150 from $300, although this still implies 32% potential upside from the stock's Thursday close. Besides waning European demand, Blanchard highlighted that U.S. demand has also declined and may not bottom until early 2024.

Persons: Solaredge, Zvi Lando, Enphase, SunPower, Sunrun, bode, Gordon Haskett, Don Bilson, Corinne Blanchard, Blanchard, Goldman Sachs, SolarEdge, Goldman, Brian Lee, Oppenheimer, Roth, Philip Shen, Julien Dumoulin, Smith, Michael Bloom Organizations: Deutsche Bank, Bank of America Locations: California, SolarEdge, U.S

Already given one career lifeline this season, Ricciardo missed the last five races with a broken left hand. But he returns this week to the U.S. Grand Prix, where the 34-year-old Australian has a history of having some cheeky fun. Long time no see," Ricciardo said to the group of his fellow drivers when he walked into Thursday's news conference. The hand feels good,” Ricciardo said, adding that the bone break that required surgery was worse than initially expected. Eventually there will have to be a serious side to the racing, which has not been so good for Ricciardo in recent years.

Persons: Daniel Ricciardo, Ricciardo, “, ” Ricciardo, I'm, ”, Red Bull, Lando Norris, AlphaTauri, Nyck De Vries, Liam Lawson, It’s, Lawson, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, “ Charles, ” Haas, Kevin Magnussen, Hamilton, let's, ” Hamilton, Williams, Logan Sargeant, Aston, Lance, Estebon Ocon, ” Sargeant Organizations: U.S, University of Texas Longhorns, Renault, McLaren, Austin, FIA, Qatar Grand Prix Locations: AUSTIN, Texas, Americas, Austin, Ricciardo, Hungary, Belgium, TEXAS, Qatar

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: SolarEdge, Knight-Swift Transportation and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.46, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.41 per share. Knight-Swift Transportation — Shares soared 14% after the freight transportation company reported a beat on the top and bottom lines for the third quarter. The company's revenue of $2.02 billion exceeded analysts' expectations of $1.89 billion. Western Alliance posted third-quarter earnings of $1.97 per share, while analysts polled by FactSet forecast $1.91 per share. CSX — The transportation company's shares dipped about 1% after the company's third-quarter earnings fell short of analysts' estimates.

Persons: Zvi Lando, LSEG, Darla Mercado Organizations: Enphase Energy, Swift, Western Alliance, FactSet, CSX, Revenue

☆ Netflix to launch first ever live sports event with ‘Netflix Cup’ golf tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the stars of the greens. Teeing off on November 14, “The Netflix Cup” will see four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour players compete in a golf tournament streamed live from Wynn Golf Club near the Las Vegas strip. And Sainz is no stranger to competitive golf, having taken part in the celebrity All-Star event prior to the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy, earlier this month. Brendan Moran/Sportsfile/Getty ImagesMcIlroy, Kelce, Joshua invest in AlpineThe reveal of the Netflix Cup coincided with the announcement that several high-profile athletes – including golfer Rory McIlroy – are set to invest in Alpine’s F1 team. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is,” Liverpool and England star Alexander-Arnold said.

Persons: Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Williams, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, ” Gabe Spitzer, Brooks, Bryson DeChambeau, Sainz, Novak Djokovic, Fowler, Thomas, Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, McIlroy, Kelce, Joshua, Rory McIlroy –, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Anthony Joshua, Trent, Alexander Arnold, Juan Mata, Roger Ehrenberg, ” McIlroy, Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters Kelce, Patrick, “, ”, Tyler, Alexander, Arnold, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Gasly, Esteban Ocon – Organizations: CNN — Drivers, Netflix, Wynn Golf, Las Vegas, Sports, Wynn, Ryder, Team USA, Alpine’s, Private, Otro Capital, Renault Group, Northern, Kansas City Chiefs, Capital, MLB’s Miami Marlins, MLS, Otro, Reuters, Alpine, England, Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood Locations: Vegas, Rome, Italy, Homa, Morikawa, Europe, Salt, Portuguese, Liverpool

☆ Verstappen adds race win to Qatar title weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

But pace was OK. Another win, unbelievable," said Verstappen, who finished 4.8 seconds clear of Piastri. The relatively slim gap flattered the Australian, with Verstappen never looking like he was under any pressure and also setting fastest lap. Verstappen, now 209 points clear of Perez at the top of the standings, led cleanly from pole position and raced away unchallenged. After that I could just manage my pace and make sure that the tyres were always in a good window," Verstappen said. Four drivers collected time penalties for repeated track limits violations -- Perez, Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Williams' Alex Albon.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Hamad, Mohammed, Piastri, Norris Mercedes, Bull, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Verstappen, Christian Horner, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Mercedes, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, Russell, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Alfa Romeo, Guanyu Zhou, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Perez, Aston, Lance, Pierre Gasly, Williams, Alex Albon, Albon, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: Qatar, McLaren, Pirelli, Alfa, Thomson Locations: Lusail, Qatar, DOHA, Singapore

☆ Verstappen on course for third title in Qatar sprint
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 7, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen after finishing the sprint shootout in third place Pool via REUTERS/Darko Bandic Acquire Licensing RightsSummary Piastri on sprint pole with Norris alongsideVerstappen to start third with third title in sightPerez starts eighthHamilton qualifies 12thDOHA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Red Bull's Max Verstappen was on course to secure his third Formula One championship on Saturday after qualifying third for a Qatar Grand Prix sprint race with sole title rival and team mate Sergio Perez five places behind. Verstappen need finish only sixth in the sprint -- and take three points -- to secure his third successive world championship. "He (Verstappen) is not interested in the three points. He's interested in the maximum points," Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told Sky Sports television. Only the top eight score points in the sprint.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Darko Bandic, Norris, Verstappen, Perez, Hamilton, Sergio Perez, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, He's, Christian Horner, Mercedes, George Russell, Ferraris, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Nico Hulkenberg, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Alpine's Esteban Ocon, Max, he's, Lewis Hamilton, Alan Baldwin, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Qatar, REUTERS, Formula, Prix, Bull, Sky Sports, Haas, FIA, Pirelli, kerbs, Thomson Locations: Lusail, Qatar, DOHA

☆ Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Verstappen, who has won 13 of 16 grands prix so far including 10 in a row, replied: "Yeah, unbelievable guys. The last to take the title on a Saturday was Brazilian triple champion Nelson Piquet in the 1980s. "When he (Verstappen) got through to second I thought I was going to be in a bit of trouble, but the pace was good. First Sprint win sounds pretty cool," said Piastri, who finished 1.871 seconds ahead. While Piastri led away into the first corner on the medium tyres, with Russell using his softs to slot into second, Verstappen on mediums dropped initially to fifth and Perez to 11th.

Persons: Perez, Piastri, Verstappen, Norris, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Sergio Perez, Alpine's Esteban Ocon, Haas's Nico Hulkenberg, Bull, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Christian Horner, Max, It's, Horner, German Sebastian Vettel, Nelson Piquet, NORRIS, Lando Norris, Mercedes, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Williams, Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin, Russell, AlphaTauri's Liam Lawson, Logan Sargeant, Alan Baldwin, Andrew Cawthorne, Ed Osmond, Toby Davis Organizations: McLaren, McLaren DOHA, Red, Qatar, Prix, Team, Sprint, Aston, Thomson Locations: Dutch, German, Brazilian, Lusail

☆ Max Verstappen crowned Formula One world champion
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Issy Ronald | Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion for the third time, securing the title in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday. Super proud of the job of the team,” Max Verstappen told Sky Sports. A dominant seasonMax Verstappen celebrates his third world title. When such an impressive car is driven by one of the all-time greats, which Verstappen now is, it is sporting alchemy. Only five other drivers have won more world titles: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez –, Verstappen, It’s, ” Max Verstappen, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Mercedes ’ George Russell, Clive Rose, Bull, Sergio Pérez, Red Bull, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Christian Horner, “, I’ve, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel Organizations: CNN, Qatar, Prix, Sky Sports, Singapore Locations: Bahrain

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Runaway series leader Max Verstappen returned to dominant form on Sunday, winning the Japanese Grand Prix and moving a step closer to securing his third consecutive Formula One drivers’ championship. The Red Bull driver, who missed out on the podium a week ago in Singapore, started from pole and held on for his 13th win of the season. McLaren driver Lando Norris was second, 19.4 seconds back of Verstappen, while his teammate Australia rookie Oscar Piastri was third for his first F1 podium. With Verstappen’s win, Red Bull secured this year’s constructors’ title, their sixth overall and second in a row. Verstappen increased his lead over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to 177 points.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Red Bull, McLaren, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Perez, Haas, Kevin Magnussen, Norris, Valtteri Bottas, Charles Leclerc, Mercedes ’ Lewis Hamilton Organizations: Australia, Red, Red Bull, Prix, Alfa, Ferrari Locations: SUZUKA, Japan, Singapore, Verstappen, Qatar, Marina Bay, Piastri

☆ Red Bull take constructors' title as Verstappen wins in Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

McLaren's Lando Norris and Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, on a grand prix podium for the first time, finished second and third. The constructors' title was Red Bull's sixth since they entered the sport in 2005 and they did it at a circuit owned by engine partner Honda. "Max, that was absolutely fantastic," said team boss Christian Horner over the radio in congratulating Verstappen on a 48th career win and Red Bull's 15th of the season. Verstappen defended against the McLarens at the start, with Norris seizing the opportunity to pass Piastri and slot into second place. His final retirement ended Red Bull's 100% finishing record for the season.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Issei Kato, Bull, Perez McLaren's Norris, Piastri, Sergio Perez, McLaren's Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Verstappen, Perez, Red Bull's, Honda, Max, Christian Horner, Norris, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, George Russell, Mercedes, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen, Alan Baldwin, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Suzuka, Prix REUTERS, Red Bull, Prix, Mercedes, Ferrari, Thomson Locations: Suzuka, Japan, SUZUKA, Dutch, Mexican, Qatar, Singapore, London

☆ Red Bull wins constructors’ championship following Max Verstappen’s victory at Japanese Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday provided yet another opportunity for Red Bull and Max Verstappen to stamp their authority on this Formula One season. Verstappen streaked away from the field in Suzuka to claim his 13th win of the season while Red Bull won the constructors’ championships for the second year in a row. Such has been Red Bull’s dominance this year – the team has won every race except one – that it sealed the constructors’ title with six races still remaining. We’re having an incredible year.”Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Max Verstappen celebrate on the podium. Despite Perez’s retirement, Verstappen’s victory was enough to secure his team the constructors’ championship.

Persons: Red Bull, Max Verstappen, Verstappen, “, ” Verstappen, ”, Christian Horner, Clive Mason, Sergio Perez, Haas, Kevin Magnussen, Verstappen’s, McLaren, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Norris, fleetingly, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton Organizations: CNN, Red, Bull, Mercedes Locations: Suzuka, Qatar

☆ Verstappen completes Japanese GP practice sweep
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - September 23, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the pits during practice REUTERS/Issei Kato Acquire Licensing RightsSUZUKA, Japan, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen completed a sweep of Japanese Grand Prix practice on Saturday with McLaren closest on the timesheets and emerging as the main challengers. McLaren's Lando Norris was second-fastest, 0.240 off the pace, in the final session before qualifying with Australian team mate Oscar Piastri third. Red Bull's Sergio Perez was fourth-fastest and a further half a second behind. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who looked Red Bull's closest challengers on Friday, were fifth and sixth, with the Mercedes pairing of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell seventh and eighth. Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London; Editing by William MallardOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Issei Kato, McLaren's Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, Verstappen, Perez, Red Bull, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Alfa Romeo's, Zhou, Alan Baldwin, William Mallard Organizations: Suzuka, McLaren, Singapore, Alfa, Thomson Locations: Suzuka, Japan, Singapore, Qatar, London

☆ Happy McLaren boss offers to fly Piastri's mum to Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SUZUKA, Japan, Sept 23 (Reuters) - McLaren Formula One boss Zak Brown offered to fly Oscar Piastri's mother to Japan after the Australian rookie driver put his car on the front row of the starting grid for Sunday's race at Suzuka. "I'm very happy to buy her an airline ticket," Brown told Sky Sports television after Nicole Piastri responded to a jubilant McLaren social media post with the words "anyone got a cheap flight to Japan?" From struggling to score points, McLaren are now looking quicker than engine provider Mercedes, even if well behind in the standings. "But of course I want to try and be the next Australian to break some other records or be added to those lists. A nice start, but of course, I want to be able to do more."

Persons: Zak Brown, Oscar Piastri's, Piastri, Brown, Nicole Piastri, McLaren, Nicole, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Norris, Andrea, Stella, Max, I’ve, Alan Baldwin, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: McLaren Formula, Suzuka, Belgian, Sky Sports, Saturday's, Mercedes, Australian, Thomson Locations: SUZUKA, Japan, Singapore, Australian, London

☆ Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - September 23, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during qualifying REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Acquire Licensing RightsSUZUKA, Japan, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Oscar Piastri joining the Dutch driver on the front row. McLaren's Lando Norris qualified third with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth. Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, qualified fifth. Red Bull, whose run of 15 wins in a row ended in Singapore last weekend, are set to retain their constructors' title on Sunday but Verstappen will have to wait until at last the next race in Qatar to seal his third championship. Writing by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Androniki, Red Bull, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, McLaren's Lando Norris, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's, Verstappen, Alan Baldwin, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Suzuka, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Suzuka, Japan, Mexican, Singapore, Qatar, London

☆ F1 stewards accept they erred in not penalising Verstappen
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - September 21, 2023. Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Championship leader Verstappen collected two reprimands for three incidents reviewed but escaped any penalty for Sunday's race at Marina Bay. Mercedes' George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, also said the wrong decision had been taken. Alpine's Pierre Gasly, who collected two grid drops at the Spanish Grand Prix, was also confused.

Persons: Red, Max Verstappen, Issei Kato, Verstappen, Matteo Perini, AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda, Williams, Logan Sargeant, Red Bull, McLaren's Lando Norris, Mercedes, George Russell, Alpine's Pierre Gasly, Alan Baldwin, Toby Davis Organizations: Suzuka, Prix, REUTERS, Formula, Media, FIA, Prix Drivers, Association, Spanish, Singapore, Red, Thomson Locations: Suzuka, Japan, Singapore, Marina Bay, London

☆ Verstappen resumes normal service with top time in Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SUZUKA, Japan, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Red Bull's runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen roared back from defeat in Singapore to set the fastest lap in the first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday. Verstappen's best time of one minute 31.647 seconds was 0.626 quicker than Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, the winner in Singapore. McLaren's Lando Norris was third fastest, 0.745 off the pace with a late switch to the soft tyres, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth and 0.927 slower than Verstappen. Perez, 151 points behind Verstappen after 15 of 22 races, was only 11th and 1.396 seconds slower than his team mate. Red Bull are set to retain their constructors' title in Japan on Sunday, needing to score only a point more than Mercedes.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Verstappen's, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, McLaren's Lando Norris, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Max, McLaren, Zak Brown, Perez, Red Bull, Mercedes, George Russell 13th, Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Williams, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson, Aston, Lance, Alan Baldwin, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Suzuka, Sky Sports, Verstappen, Thomson Locations: SUZUKA, Japan, Singapore, Marina Bay, Mexican, London

☆ Norris calls for harsher penalties for impeding
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Norris, a good friend of Verstappen, said the Dutch driver should certainly have been penalised for impeding AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda. "It should just be harsher penalties for blocking people, because so many people do it. Verstappen told reporters separately that every case was different. He was cleared entirely of impeding Williams' Logan Sargeant after the American told stewards he did not believe the champion was at fault. And it's happened a lot this season, it's happened to me quite a few times, especially with certain teams," said Norris.

Persons: McLaren's Lando Norris, Caroline Chia, Red, Max Verstappen, Norris, Verstappen, AlphaTauri's Yuki Tsunoda, You've, Yuki, Williams, Logan Sargeant, Alan Baldwin, Alexander Smith Organizations: Singapore, Circuit, Singapore Grand Prix REUTERS, Stewards, Bull, Thomson Locations: Singapore, Japan, Dutch, London

☆ 'Smooth operator' Sainz ends Red Bull's winning streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Tom Westbrook | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

"We nailed the race," said Sainz after his second career win for the Italian team and first since Silverstone last year. The Spaniard eked out his hard tyres for 42 laps, winning at the slowest possible speed, for Ferrari's first victory since Charles Leclerc triumphed in Austria in July last year. No team has ever won every race in a season of more than 10 rounds but Red Bull had looked capable of doing so until Singapore struck. Mercedes trimmed Red Bull's lead in the constructors' standings to 308 points, keeping them waiting at least another weekend for the title. Verstappen, who started on the hard tyres, moved up to second with Perez fourth but they were soon overhauled and plunged down the field after stopping under normal conditions.

Persons: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Caroline Chia, Sainz, Red, Norris, Perez, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen's, McLaren's Lando Norris, Red Bull, George Russell, Hamilton, Lando, eked, Ferrari's, Charles Leclerc, Verstappen, Sergio Perez, LAWSON, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Daniel Ricciardo, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Logan Sargeant's Williams, Alpine's Esteban Ocon, Russell, Carlos, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris Organizations: Singapore, Circuit, Prix, Lewis Hamilton REUTERS, Hamilton, Ferrari, DRS, Silverstone, Alpine, McLaren, New, Formula One, Ferraris, Thomson Locations: Singapore, SINGAPORE, Italy, Austria, Monaco, Japan, AlphaTauri, London

SINGAPORE (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday as Max Verstappen and Red Bull's historic win streaks in Formula One came to an end. Red Bull had dreamed of winning every race this year but had Verstappen fifth and Perez eighth after struggling all weekend in Singapore. Verstappen's winning run ended at 10 races and Red Bull's at 15, including one at the end of last year. George Russell crashed the other Mercedes on the final lap from third position to promote Hamilton to the podium. Charles Leclerc was fourth after failing to hold off the Mercedes cars on older tires, ahead of Verstappen in fifth.

Persons: — Carlos Sainz Jr, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Perez, Sainz, McLaren's Lando Norris, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, “, ” Sainz, Norris, ” Hamilton, Russell, Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Kevin Magnussen, Haas Organizations: SINGAPORE, Singapore, Prix, Ferrari, One, Verstappen's, Bull's, McLaren, DRS, Alpine, AlphaTauri Locations: Singapore, Hamilton, Verstappen

☆ Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull’s streaks end
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Ferrari SF-23 after his pit stop during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in Singapore, Singapore. Runaway standings leader Max Verstappen's winning run ended at 10 races and Red Bull's at 15 — both F1 records — as Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday. Red Bull dreamed of winning every race this year but had Verstappen fifth and Perez eighth after struggling all weekend in Singapore. That was the best feeling," Sainz said after celebrating with his team as fireworks lit up the Singapore circuit. Leclerc was fourth after failing to hold off the Mercedes cars on older tires, ahead of Verstappen in fifth.

Persons: Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, Qian Jun, Max Verstappen's, Carlos Sainz Jr, Red Bull, Perez, Sainz, McLaren's Lando Norris, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Norris, Carlos, Russell, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, couldn't, Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson, Daniel Ricciardo, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso, Lance, didn't Organizations: of Singapore, Marina, Circuit, Red Bulls, Bull's, Singapore, Prix, Ferrari, Sunday, McLaren, DRS, Alpine, AlphaTauri Locations: Spain, Singapore, Hamilton, Verstappen

☆ Singapore Grand Prix: Red Bull fail to win a race for the first time this year as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz takes victory
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It has been a while since Red Bull failed to win a Formula One race so the Singapore Grand Prix gave fans some unexpected variety when Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz secured victory in Sunday’s night race. Such has been Red Bull’s dominance, the last time one of their drivers failed to win a race was in November 2022, when Mercedes’ George Russell won the Brazilian Grand Prix. Red Bull’s qualifying struggles opened the door for others on Sunday and it was Sainz who capitalized, claiming victory from pole position to end Red Bull’s hopes of winning every race this year. McLaren’s Lando Norris was second, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was third, finishing over a second behind the Spaniard who celebrated his second win for Ferrari. “We nailed the race,” Sainz told reporters.

Persons: Red Bull, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, Mercedes ’ George Russell, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Perez, Red Bull’s, ” Verstappen, Sainz, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Mercedes ’ Lewis Hamilton, ” Sainz, “, ” Carlos Sainz, Clive Mason, Logan Sargeant, Williams, Esteban Ocon, Mercedes, Hamilton, George Russell, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Norris, Russell Organizations: CNN, Red, Prix, Brazilian, Circuit, Reuters, Ferrari, Getty Locations: Singapore, Italy

☆ Ferrari on top in Singapore practice with lizards on track
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 14, 2023 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc signs autographs for fans as Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. car is seen in the pits ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su Acquire Licensing RightsSINGAPORE, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Charles Leclerc set the pace as Ferrari led one-two in first Friday practice for a Singapore Grand Prix that could finally end Formula One champions Red Bull's record run of 15 wins in a row. Team mate Carlos Sainz was 0.078 slower in a session with yellow flags to warn drivers of monitor lizards crossing the track. Verstappen has yet to win in Singapore, or start on pole there, and Red Bull had identified Ferrari as the main threat coming into the weekend after their strong performance in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. "I think this track is going to be one of the toughest of the season for us," Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sky Sports television. "There's a lizard again on the track, bit smaller this time," said Verstappen, who encountered a much bigger one on the same track in 2016, over the team radio.

Persons: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr, Edgar Su, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Red, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Verstappen, Red Bull, Christian Horner, McLaren, Mercedes, McLaren's Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Perez, Russell, Alan Baldwin, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Singapore, Circuit, Singapore Grand Prix REUTERS, Rights, Prix, Monza, Sky Sports, Briton, Thomson Locations: Singapore, Rights SINGAPORE, London

☆ Bumpy, hot and dusty: McLaren's Lando Norris on F1 in Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBumpy, hot and dusty: McLaren's Lando Norris on F1 in SingaporeSingapore is a "tough tack" to race in, says Lando Norris, McLaren's Formula One driver. He speaks about the challenges of racing in Singapore's street circuit. "street circuits are typically quite bumpy, easy to make mistakes," he tells CNBC's JP Ong ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Persons: McLaren's Lando Norris, Lando Norris, McLaren's, CNBC's JP Ong Organizations: Singapore, Prix Locations: Singapore Singapore

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