Saudi GP to go ahead despite frightening attack as F1 drivers offered safety assurances

Paul Pogba has claimed that his season is 'not over' yet despite picking up an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for a number of weeks.

Manchester United supporters were left fuming with VAR during their Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon. It was a tale of two penalties in the opening 45 minutes at the Emirates Stadium as Alex Telles gave one away upon his return to the starting XI.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a series of assaults in a town centre. One man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed, while another 10 people suffered minor injuries.

Tyson Fury is set to make at least £25million in upcoming fight with Dillian Whyte - with potentially much more coming his way in what will be one of the most lucrative nights for any boxer in the history of the sport. Fury defends his heavyweight championships against Whyte in an all-British heavyweight blockbuster at Wembley on Saturday.

F1 team principal Guenther Steiner made a brilliant X-rated joked about his team’s struggles of late after Kevin Magnussen secured points in the second successive race at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen.While teammate Mick Schumacher missed out on competing as he recovered from a horrific crash during qualifying on Saturday, Magnussen followed up his stunning P5 finish in Bahrain last week with ninth-place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit last night. It was yet another stellar performance from the Dane, who only received the call to replace Nikita Mazepin at Haas 11 days before the start of the 2022 season.Magnussen’s performances suggest Haas have developed a competitive car, unlike the machinery produced over the last few years.

Max Verstappen slammed Charles Leclerc over "unfair" moves a decade before petulantly hitting out at the Ferrari driver once again.Verstappen lost his cool at Leclerc during the closing stages of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday. After he passed his title rival with four laps remaining, a yellow flag allowed the Monegasque racer to close the gap.That infuriated the Dutchman, who, not for the first time in the race, hopped on the radio to complain.

Lewis Hamilton clearly isn't used to finishing too far down the field with the seven-time world champion confused over whether he'd scored any points in Saudi Arabia.Hamilton, 37, eventually crossed the line in 10th place after a rollercoaster weekend for the Mercedes man. Disaster struck in qualifying when he was eliminated in Q1, meaning he was set to start Sunday's race 16th on the grid.It was the first time he had been eliminated in the first part of qualifying on pure pace since 2009.

Phillip Schofield looked incredible on Sunday night as he crowned the 2022 winners of Dancing on Ice alongside co-host and bestie Holly Willoughby - but his head wasn't entirely in the game.MORE: Dancing on Ice host Phillip Schofield reveals rare glimpse inside £2m bachelor padSharing some BTS snaps from the show on Sunday, the ITV star revealed that he in fact was live streaming a completely different channel, that being Sky Sports, which was airing the F1 Saudi Arabian Gran Prix, and he wasn't the only one!WATCH: Phillip and Holly were wiping away their tears during an emotional segment on This MorningTaking to his Instagram Stories, Phillip shared some cheeky photos which showed him, Dancing on Ice royalty Christopher Dean and ITV researcher Dylan Thornton all watching the racing.READ: Why Phillip Schofield wears his wedding ring two years after split from wife StephanieRELATED:  Phillip Schofield gives update on Holly Willoughby's absence on This MorningThe 59-year-old wrote: "@dancingonicefinal we're all over it @torvillanddeanofficial @f1" on a snap which saw him standing at the judge's table with Christopher Dean. The photo showed the pair watching the F1 race on a phone which was discretely slotted into the table and out of sight.

Max Verstappen said he had to endure the "smart tricks" of Charles Leclerc during a thrilling Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.Despite starting fourth on the grid, the Red Bull man took the lead with four laps to go - and then had to fend off another charge from his Ferrari rival before taking the chequered flag. It was the perfect response from Verstappen after failing to finish the opening race in Bahrain.Again, one of the features of the race was Leclerc's intelligent use of the DRS zones, which made it difficult for the Dutchman to pass him.

Formula One fans have slammed "spoilt child" Max Verstappen for calling the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix unfair, despite winning the race.Verstappen was heard complaining over his team radio during the final stages of Sunday's race before taking the chequered flag ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had appeared to close the gap on Verstappen during a yellow flag as he looked to regain the lead from the reigning world champion, but the Dutch driver was able to hold off his rival.Fans, however, reacted angrily after hearing Verstappen say "that's so unfair" over the radio in response to Leclerc's attempts to overtake.One fan tweeted: “‘That’s so unfair’ will be on Verstappen’s gravestone.

Max Verstappen was told to calm down and let the team get on with their job towards the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.Verstappen, who retired with three laps remaining in Bahrain a week ago, made amends to take victory in the second race of the season. But it wasn't all plain sailing for the Dutchman as he got hot under the collar in the closing stages in Saudi Arabia. The 24-year-old got on the team radio with five laps remaining to complain about title rival Charles Leclerc, at this stage running in second, for driving over the pit-lane entry line.

Lewis Hamilton is said to have been blocked from doing interviews after F1 decided to continue with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the wake of Friday's missile strike. F1 drivers were put in a hugely compromising position after a missile strike hit just miles from the circuit on Friday before the second practice session got underway.

motorsport.This weekend will see F1 return to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, and though the races won't be under the baking Saudi sun, the night race should still prove tricky going on the twisty street track.Drivers like Lewis Hamilton have to be on the top of their game and in peak physical condition as they wrestle the 200mph rocket ship around the F1 circuits across the world.It means that drivers have to follow grim training routines and difficult diets to make sure they are within sight of the front come the checkered flag.Gone are the days in which mechanical steering was king, which gave us images of Nigel Mansell collapsing during one race, and Ayrton Senna unable to lift up the winners' trophy at his home race of Brazil.However, modern cars arguably put more strain on the body than older cars due to their extremely high downforce, and drivers have to work on strength as much as they can.One of the key workouts for F1 drivers is strengthening their neck muscles as they can pull up to as much as 6G in some corners.Special exercises target weight lifting for their necks and trapezius muscles, meaning F1 stars can shift around 40kg with their neck alone.Drivers use special headsets attached to ropes that pull against them as they try to keep their head still.

Lewis Hamilton might not line up with other drivers at the Saudi Arabian GP on the grid on Sunday afternoon.Hamilton struggled around qualifying on Saturday, and the Brit was eliminated during the first session for the first time since the Brazilian GP in 2017. As a result, Hamilton will line up 16th on the grid for the 2022 season's second race.However, there's a possibility Hamilton might not line up on the grid, and he may instead start in the pit lane.

Christian Horner’s wife, Geri Halliwell, 49, is often seen at the Grand Prix with her husband, but she has admitted she can’t divulge whether she prefers luxury or mass-market models of cars, because either answer would get her into trouble.In an unearthed interview, Geri joked that she would be “killed” if she gave her preference.In 2020, the Spice Girls star was quizzed on whether she preferred Ferrari or Ford, and she replied:“I’d be killed if I said either.”Geri married Christian Horner in 2015 at St Mary's Church in Woburn, Bedfordshire.She is mother to Bluebell, 15, (from a previous relationship) and Monty, five.Christian also has a daughter, Olivia, eight, from a previous relationship.Christian is the team principal of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team.Christian’s wife and former Spice Girl, Geri, frequently joins him at the races.The couple took to Instagram to share rare photos of their country estate last week, including snaps of their horses and luxury cars.Their property is in Oxfordshire.Geri prefers riding horses, while Christian joked in a separate interview with The Times that he would choose “horsepower”.Maybe the reason Geri won’t talk about cars is because she’s not the best driver - or so her husband has claimed.The 48-year-old, who won big in Abu Dhabi in December, told the publication last year that his wife doesn't have the best driving skills, but he did compliment her on her cooking skills.He explained: “...Geri isn’t a good driver — she thinks everybody else is wrong.”When the Red Bull Racing team won the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi in December, an emotional Geri spoke to the press about how “proud” she was of the team.Christian’s team secured the Formula One world championship.Telling reporters

Lewis Hamilton would crash came to light.This weekend's showdown in Saudi Arabia has already been shrouded in controversy, with genuine fears that proceedings wouldn't go ahead after a fuel depot was struck by a missile on Friday evening. The incident occurred just six miles from the track, sparking safety fears.The incident caused delays, with drivers even meeting to discuss among themselves over whether or not the race should go ahead.

Sergio Perez will start the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on pole position but it was Lewis Hamilton’s shock exit in Q1 and Mick Schumacher’s horror crash that will dominate headlines. As darkness fell and the lights lit up the Jeddah Corniche Circuit one of the big question ahead of qualifying was would Mercedes make it through to Q3. Hamilton didn’t even make it out of Q1.

Formula One legend Michael lost control of his Haas car and smashed into the barriers at around 170mph. Concern was rife amongst the paddock until it was confirmed that he was alright.Speaking to Sky Sports, team principle Guenther Steiner revealed Schumacher had spoken to mum Corinna before he was taken to hospital for precautionary checks. He said: "I didn’t speak with him directly.

the horrifying missile attack on an oil depot in Saudi Arabia, fans have questioned whether a Formula 1 race should be taking place this weekend just a few miles away from the blast zone.The explosion took place during the first F1 practice session of the weekend, with smoke billowing into the sky that was visible from the coastal circuit. Yemeni Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the strike, having also carried out a number of similar attacks on Saudi Arabia in the past.After meetings with team bosses and drivers, F1 officials have insisted that the Grand Prix weekend will be going ahead as planned with qualifying on Saturday and the race the day after.

Lewis Hamilton and Alex Albon narrowly avoided a scary crash during Friday's second practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Albon only returned to F1 at the start of the season after being dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2020. Mercedes' Hamilton struggled during the first practice session on Friday and could only clock the ninth fastest time.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been plunged into chaos following a massive explosion near the track in the city of Jeddah.As drivers were finishing their practice runs, a loud boom was heard before a huge inferno broke out at the nearby Aramco petroleum facility - a state-run oil company - sparking fears of a terrorist attack.The cause of the blaze isn't known but reports say that Houthi rebels - a Yemeni Islamist group - have claimed responsibility for a number of similar attacks across the kingdom in recent weeks.Footage of the explosion has begun circulating all over social media while flames and black smoke have continued to billow out of the building, which is just a few miles from the circuit.It's understood that defending world champion Max Verstappen had asked his team if his car was on fire, as he could smell burning towards the end of his practice run, before Red Bull confirmed that it wasn't coming from his car.Calls for this weekend's Grand Prix to be cancelled have intensified with fans flooding to social media asking for organisers to do the right thing.