Ferrari upbeat after bright start Down Under
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Things are starting to look brighter for Ferrari even before the first race of the Formula One season, and it is about time.
Rookies impress at Australian GP qualifying
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The three rookie drivers who took part in qualifying for the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix all enjoyed successful debuts on Saturday, safely booking spots in the middle of the pack at Albert Park.
Manor Marussia team to miss Australian GP
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The struggling Manor Marussia Formula One team will watch the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from their garages after failing to make it onto the Melbourne track for qualifying on Saturday.
Bottas taken to hospital suffering from back pain
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Williams driver Valtteri Bottas was taken to hospital suffering from back pain after qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday and could be in doubt for the season-opening race.
Ricciardo relieved after qualifying seventh
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo unleashed a blistering final lap on Saturday to end a frustrating 24 hours with a glimmer of hope and seventh place on the starting grid for his home Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton takes pole for dominant Mercedes
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg as the Silver Arrows continued to underline their dominance in Formula One.
Serena overwhelmed by fan love on Indian Wells return
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – Fourteen years after leaving the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in shocked disbelief after being heckled by the fans, Serena Williams soaked up their adulation on her return to the venue on Friday.
Sauber to start in Australia after driver drops case
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Dutch Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde has dropped his legal action against Sauber, allowing the team to race in this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix without him.
Orlando get first MLS win after Dynamo goalie blunder
(Reuters) – Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City picked up their first league win after a 74th minute own goal from Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric gave them a 1-0 victory at BBVA Compass stadium on Friday.
Radwanska looks for edge from Navratilova in grand slams
INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) – “So far, so good” for Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska, who three months ago hired tennis great Martina Navratilova as a coaching consultant as she strives to win her first grand slam singles title.
