Our website use cookies to improve and personalize your experience and to display advertisements (if any). Our website may also include cookies from third parties like Google Adsense, Google Analytics, and Youtube. By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies.

Ok, I Agree
Jun
06
2023
By BIRD STORY AGENCY
Zanzibar bids to host Africa’s 1st F1 race

Zanzibar bids to host Africa’s 1st F1 race

NEWS
SIX decades after gaining independence, the island of Zanzibar is on the cusp of making motorsport history by ensuring that Tanzania becomes the second African country after South Africa, to secure the coveted rights to host Formula 1. According to Sportface.it, an Italian sports platform, the semi-autonomous island province has been diligently pursuing admission as one of the Formula 1 calendar's venues, for the past five years - and is now being taken seriously. Leading the charge is the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority, which has tenaciously championed the cause. Undeterred by the substantial financial commitments required, the authority has persisted…
Read More
Jun
06
2023
By The African Mirror
Zanzibar bids to host Africa’s 1st Formula One race

Zanzibar bids to host Africa’s 1st Formula One race

NEWS
BIRD STORY AGENCY SIX decades after gaining independence, the island of Zanzibar is on the cusp of making motorsport history by ensuring that Tanzania becomes the second African country after South Africa, to secure the coveted rights to host Formula 1. According to Sportface.it, an Italian sports platform, the semi-autonomous island province has been diligently pursuing admission as one of the Formula 1 calendar's venues, for the past five years - and is now being taken seriously. Leading the charge is the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority, which has tenaciously championed the cause. Undeterred by the substantial financial commitments required, the…
Read More
Jul
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Sprint qualifying claims first victim

Sprint qualifying claims first victim

OTHER
FORMULA One’s newly revised sprint qualifying race provided late Saturday entertainment - to the benefit of pole-sitter Max Verstappen. The fiery Red Bull shot through a cannon off the start line to lead championship rival Lewis Hamilton into turn 1. The flying Dutchman retained position after a nervous first lap and will start the British Grand Pirx from the start of the grid. Verstappen’s teammate Perez, after being passed by Norris on lap one, spun out later in the race. Perez, a disappointed figure, earned the title of biggest loser from the inaugural event with the one of fastest cars…
Read More
Jul
03
2021
By The African Mirror
Gasly reveals “attractive” interest by F1 teams for 2022

Gasly reveals “attractive” interest by F1 teams for 2022

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ALPHATAURI’S Pierre Gasly is the latest name going around in the driver market regarding prospective seats for the 2022 Formula 1 season. After Alpine’s Esteban Ocon signed an extension until 2024, and Mercedes’ drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in discussion with Mercedes, Gasly is the other driver whose 2022 plans have not yet been confirmed.  The French driver has had a few successful races with AlphaTauri, even winning in Monza in 2020, since being demoted by Red Bull in dramatic fashion in 2019, but there have been talks as to whether Helmut Marko will retain Gasly…
Read More
Jun
26
2021
By The African Mirror
Red Bull outpace Mercedes in Austria

Red Bull outpace Mercedes in Austria

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO A thrilling display in Austria went down for pole position, with Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen taking the top spot ahead of the main event on Sunday. Verstappen managed to clock his fastest time for Q3 in his first run at 1:03.84, following a successful practice where he led in practices one and two.   “It’s been a very good weekend,” said pole-sitter Verstappen. “Again in qualifying the car was really good to drive.  “It was not easy to deal with the traffic in the last few corners to get a clean run but I think that first lap…
Read More
Jun
21
2021
By The African Mirror
Red Bull dominate French GP

Red Bull dominate French GP

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO RED Bull driver Max Verstappen won a fantastic French Grand Prix - passing reigning championship winner Lewis Hamilton of the penultimate lap at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Verstappen, who was aided by an exquisite team strategy, found himself making two stops where the rest of the field stuck to the premeditated one-stop strategy. Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, fresh off his maiden Red Bull win, executed the one-stop strategy to perfection gaining a place on Mercedes' Valterri Bottas. The race in Le Castallet was Red Bull's first double-podium in over two years and the first time Red Bull has…
Read More
Jun
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton expresses support for Naomi Osaka

Hamilton expresses support for Naomi Osaka

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER LEWIS Hamilton has expressed his support for Naomi Osaka, following her publicised withdrawal from the Roland Garros tournament.  At a press conference ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Hamilton says that from experience, he understands how hard it is for young people to cope with the pressures of professional sport.  “I think she’s an incredible athlete and human being,” he said. “Her activism has been just so impactful and at such a young age there’s so much weight on her shoulders. “It’s inevitable, the fact is, when you’re young you’re thrown into the limelight and…
Read More
May
07
2021
By The African Mirror
Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Activism Award

Lewis Hamilton wins inaugural Activism Award

SPORT
MPHO RANTAO FORMULA One champion Lewis Hamilton has earned his third Laureus award. Hamilton received the Laureus Athlete advocate of the Year award, an inaugural award that recognises the impact made by Hamilton in his fight against racism and for equality. His acts included his outspoken support for racial justice, and taking a knee at each Grand Prix.  Held in a virtual ceremony in Seville, Spain, Hamilton thanked the Laureus organisation for the inaugural, his third from Laureus. “A huge thank you to the Laureus World Sports Academy for presenting me with this incredible award,” he said. https://twitter.com/LaureusSport/status/1390356887699402762?s=20 The seven-time…
Read More
May
07
2021
By The African Mirror
Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER VALTTERI Bottas has had a staggering start to his Formula 1 season and its raising a few eyebrows. The Finnish driver has so far failed to beat his teammate Lewis Hamilton in the first four races, even after qualifying in pole position at Portimao, but coming in third place after 66 laps.  Bottas’ current contract with Mercedes-AMG F1 ends after the current season, with his future becoming a regular topic, particularly considering the rise of performance by Mercedes junior driver George Russell - specifically his performance in Sakhir.  “It’s early days - I haven’t thought really about…
Read More
Apr
16
2021
By The African Mirror
Perez on settling in at Red Bull Racing Honda

Perez on settling in at Red Bull Racing Honda

SPORT
SERGIO Pérez's inaugural drive for Red Bull Racing Honda at Formula 1's season-opening race in Bahrain was certainly a memorable one. After just a day-and-a-half of testing with his new team, when his RB16B ground to a halt on the warm-up lap a very short race debut seemed on the cards. Luckily, the Mexican's car came back to life, allowing him to start the race from the pit lane, from where he delivered a scintillating performance that saw him power through the field all the way to fifth place and earn the fan-voted Driver of the Day award. Ahead of…
Read More
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
Instagram