The Monaco Grand Prix will run at the Circuit de Monaco, an iconic 19-turn, 3.337-kilometer course that has hosted F1 races on a regular basis since 1955. Sunday’s race is scheduled for 78 laps and a total distance of 260.286 kilometers. This is the shortest circuit on the F1 schedule, but the Monaco Grand Prix features the most laps for any 2019 race. MORE FORMULA 1: Full 2019 Grand Prix schedule...
McLaren famously became the only team to score a one-two finish for the entire season at the race. Australian Daniel Ricciardo won his first race with the team while Norris finished in P2. This isn’t the first time Holland has been linked with McLaren. The 23-year-old actor, best known for his portrayal of Spider-Man, was at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix when McLaren welcomed him in fine fashion. Have a look:...
The Dutchman, who can claim the championship on Sunday, posted the quickest time after fending off the duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz from Ferrari. He finished just 0.010s clear of Leclerc, denying his rival what would have been his 10th pole finish of the season. The main talking point from the qualifying stage occurred in the early stages of Q3, after Verstappen swerved left on a slow lap and almost crashed into Norris who had to steer onto the grass....
With new regulations, no defending champion and a number of driver changes, predicting how the Australian Grand Prix might pan out could be a tricky task. So here are the best Opta facts on the opening round, which could hold the key to picking a winner at Albert Park. 0 - Since the Australian GP became part of the F1 calendar in 1985 no Australian driver has ever won the race or even finished on the podium....
The four titles on the trot for team and driver underlined Red Bull’s complete mastery of the regulations that came had come into effect from 2009. It could also be seen as a season of two halves. The season was closer until the British Grand Prix with wins and poles being spread around. But after Pirelli introduced an entirely new specification of tire in time for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Red Bull found another gear....
He became the youngest man to score in the fixture since Cristiano Ronaldo 16 years ago. He is also the first U.S. international to score a goal in the men’s FA Cup final Pulisic, 21, featured from the start at Wembley as the Blues looked to regain the FA Cup they lifted in the 2017-18 season. MORE: FA Cup final live updates from Chelsea vs. Arsenal And he gave his side the perfect start, converting from close range past Emiliano Martinez after just five minutes with the Gunners defense caught flat-footed....
Bloomberg News reports that several NFL teams are using unmanned aerial vehicles at their outdoor practice facilities. But under FAA regulations, commercial use of such aircraft outdoors is prohibited without an FAA waiver. MORE: NFL seeking ‘director of investigations’ | Bryant’s agent talked long-term deal with Cowboys on Friday According to Bloomberg, the FAA has been in contact with the Cowboys about their use of drones. It also plans to contact the Giants and Patriots about the matter....
While Fable will look completely different from Forza no matter what Playground does, it would be interesting to see Playground tap into its racing game experience at least a little. The upcoming Fable reboot could incorporate some new racing-themed segments or elements of mounted combat that make use of Playground’s knack for simulating speed and crafting satisfying vehicle controls. Fable has a lot of competition in the fantasy RPG department right now, especially among its Xbox peers, but some vehicle elements could help the game stand out from the crowd....
The DOJ and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) were both looking into the social media company’s use of what is known as the “PERM” program. The DOJ filed a lawsuit late last year against Facebook for its alleged misuse of the program, and the DOL also began auditing the company’s PERM applications earlier this year. Facebook allegedly kept positions open for workers who had temporary visas instead of hiring U....
A campaign dubbed “Stop Hate for Profit” is urging businesses to show they will “not support a company that puts profit over safety” by ceasing Facebook advertising through July. It has gained significant traction in recent days. Yesterday, Verizon joined Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, The North Face, Eddie Bauer, REI, Magnolia Pictures and Viber, confirming ads would be temporarily paused. The final decision came after Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt published an open letter Thursday, which said his team found a Verizon Facebook ad was appearing next to a video with ties to the QAnon conspiracy theory....
There are plenty of platforms vying for domination when it comes to livestreams, with the likes of Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Mixer all hungry to secure their places as in the streaming world. Facebook has the obvious advantage of having a gigantic pre-existing audience, but can also boost content discovery through other Facebook-owned platforms like Instagram and Oculus. According to the official press release, this is something that the company plans to capitalize on....
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg was one of the government and social media representatives who attended the International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance in Sweden, where many blamed social media for contributing to widespread rises in antisemitism. Participants at the Malmo conference, including Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union’s executive branch, pledged to curtail harmful language online and in the real world by pushing back on hate speech, disinformation and the rejection of facts, the AP reported....
Facebook stole Zuckerberg’s privacy this holiday season when Randi Zuckerberg, older sister of Facebook chief Mark, went viral on the social network. On Tuesday Randi posted a personal picture with her family and friends on the her Facebook timeline which got shared by Vox Media marketing director Callie Schweitzer, a Zuckerberg subscriber on her Twitter page. The Twitter page has 40,000 followers and as soon as the picture was posted on it it went viral....
Engine: Ferrari F059 1.6 L V6, turbo, 15,000 RPM limited with ERS, mid-mounted Special Feature: Wide nose tip Drivers: Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen Red Bull RB10: Engine: Renault Energy F1-2014 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo Special Feature: Downward curve at the nose section Drivers: Sebastien Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo McLaren MP4-29: Engine: Mercedes PU106A Hybrid 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6, turbo, mid-mounted. Special Feature: Protruding front nose design with support down the sides...
In his record-extending fourth win in Mexico City, Verstappen stretched his lead over Hamilton during the second half of the race to win by more than 15 seconds. “What an unbelievable season,” said Verstappen, speaking to Sky Sports after a 14th triumph of the campaign that moved him ahead of the record set by Michael Schumacher in 2004 and matched by Sebastian Vettel in 2013. “It’s an incredible atmosphere. We love to come here....
But the racer in him is alive and thriving. If you are a die-hard fan or even someone who’s remotely interested in the racing contests outside of F1, you’d know why. At 37, there seems to be no stopping the famous Spaniard, who, in the previous F1 season, was the second-oldest to ‘The Iceman’ Kimi Raikkonen on the grid. Driving what was then a clearly recalcitrant McLaren- the justifications from the team may not serve any purpose ever- he still managed a couple of stunning feats, one of which was a brilliant P5 at the season-opener at Melbourne, an effort that was followed by a hat-trick of P3 finishes at Sakhir, Shanghai, and Baku respectively....
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton could win the title at Austin if the race falls his way, but the Mercedes star was giving little away in Thursday’s driver briefing. Brendon Hartley also spoke ahead of his F1 debut for Toro Rosso, while Carlos Sainz Jr and Nico Hulkenberg faced the media for the first time as Renault team-mates. ALONSO PLOTS MCLAREN RESURGENCE Alonso confirmed that his fresh deal with McLaren runs beyond the end of next season, with an eye on returning the famous squad to former glories as they hope a switch to Renault power can do the trick....
Ferrari’s title-race woes have stolen the headlines, with Sebastian Vettel off-colour and Charles Leclerc unfortunate, but Ricciardo is yet to fire at his new team. Renault are still mired in the midfield battle and Ricciardo has failed to score points in three of the four races this term. All the teams lagging behind the brilliant Mercedes are likely to be striving for improvement in the coming weeks, but Renault have to be at the forefront - starting at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona....
Of course, we only have a short window of time to enjoy the fruits of our labor, what with Bayern to face on Wednesday. It’s with that in mind that we can enjoy some performances from a few back-benchers that were strong enough to rest a few regulars. Stats and ratings come courtesy of whoscored.com. Starters Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain—8. 08: a pulsing, energetic performance, highlighted by the first goal and an assist on the second, he was aggressive and quick and eager to spearhead the attack, dribbling fearlessly through the heart of the Liverpool midfield and defense....
The holders commence their trophy defence with a tough Group E fixture away to Napoli on Tuesday. Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi scored as Jurgen Klopp’s men edged Premier League rivals Tottenham in last season’s final and secured the club a sixth European crown. Liverpool had suffered heartbreak at the last hurdle 12 months earlier, losing to Real Madrid, but are now very much one of the teams to beat in Europe....
