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Lawson crashes twice, ruins Singapore weekend alone
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson qualified 14th for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday after crashing twice in practice sessions at Marina Bay Street Circuit. The New Zealand rookie damaged his car's suspension at Turn 7 on Friday before spinning out in FP3 hours before qualifying. Lawson accepted responsibility for the setbacks, and he said missing practice time made qualifying difficult. The 22-year-old acknowledged his mistakes cost him crucial preparation on the street circuit, but he remained optimistic about race day opportunities. Lawson said the car demonstrated speed despite his qualifying position, and he expressed hope for points if Safety Cars create overtaking chances. The driver plans to focus on patience while...
Alonso trashes Aston Martin setup after Singapore flop
Fernando Alonso criticized Aston Martin's performance after qualifying 10th for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday at Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Spanish driver said last-minute setup changes made the car slower, and he expressed doubt about scoring points from the wrong side of the grid. Alonso suggested starting 11th would have been strategically better than 10th position. The 43-year-old veteran acknowledged Aston Martin ranks as the eighth-fastest team, and he admitted rivals AlphaTauri and Haas are performing at higher levels. Alonso said the team does not deserve points if they manage to score them. The two-time world champion revealed concerns from FP3, when both Aston Martin drivers qualified 14th and 16th in Q1 before...
Aldeguer crushes field as Bezzecchi destroys Márquez
Fermin Aldeguer captured his first MotoGP victory on Sunday at the Indonesian Grand Prix, and he led Gresini Ducati to a historic one-two finish with Alex Marquez. The 20-year-old Spaniard dominated from the opening lap, but the race began with chaos after pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi collided with Marc Marquez in the early corners. Both riders crashed out, and Marquez sustained a collarbone injury that may end his season. Aldeguer built a commanding seven-second lead over Pedro Acosta, who secured third place for KTM after Alex Rins faded to eighth in the final laps. The Gresini rookie gradually extended his advantage while Raul Fernandez and Luca Marini battled behind. Marquez surged past Rins with five laps remaining to claim second...
Dodgers gamble on Sasaki as Glasnow crumbles in 8th
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, and closer Roki Sasaki secured his first career save while making history with teammate Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese-born duo became the first starter and reliever pair from Japan to record a win and save in the same postseason game. Sasaki struck out two batters while reaching 100.1 mph after transitioning from starter to reliever late in the season. Manager Dave Roberts revealed that Tyler Glasnow nearly remained in the game for a three-inning save before struggling in the eighth inning. Sasaki entered with the Dodgers holding a two-run lead and closed out the victory. The performance continued his impressive bullpen work following a...
Bills crush Patriots dreams as Allen torches defense
The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium in a matchup that could determine the AFC East standings. Buffalo enters undefeated after scoring at least 30 points in each of its four victories, while New England brings a 2-2 record following a 42-point performance in Week 4. Bills quarterback Josh Allen has completed 70.2 percent of passes for 964 yards with seven touchdowns, one interception, and added 159 rushing yards with two scores. Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye has thrown for 988 yards, seven touchdowns, and maintains a 74 percent completion rate. NBC will broadcast the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff nationally, with WGRZ Channel 2 carrying coverage in Buffalo, and WBTS Channel 15...
Márquez's collarbone shattered as Bezzecchi ended the season
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez sustained a right collarbone fracture after colliding with Marco Bezzecchi on Sunday at the Indonesian Grand Prix in Mandalika. Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte confirmed the injury affects the same arm that underwent multiple previous surgeries, and Marquez will travel to Madrid for evaluation at Hospital Universitari Dexeus. Bezzecchi apologized for causing the contact, and race officials are reviewing the incident for potential penalties. Marquez said the ligament damage could have been worse, but the injury may end his season despite already securing the 2025 championship with 25 wins and 31 podiums. The Spanish rider praised Bezzecchi for apologizing and acknowledged that racing...
Eco Garden water woes drag on as tanks crawl to refill
Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd's Central Region continues to refill water tanks at Eco Garden, and the utility company expects stabilization within several days. The Eco Garden Booster Station requires daily refilling to 2.5-3.0 meters, but low daytime pressure hampers progress as the distribution system recovers. The company implemented a temporary bypass to supply water directly, but pressure remains insufficient. Water levels reached 0.6 meters in the high-level tank and 1.0 meters in the ground tank on Sunday. Regular supply will resume after tanks consistently reach target levels between 2.5 and 3.0 meters. Night refilling proves more effective than daytime operations because of sustained low pressure. Sarawak Water apologized for the...
Father learns son died in fiery Perak crash from pals
A 74-year-old father learned his son died in a fiery highway crash after friends visited his home to deliver the news. Ahmad Lin @ Mustafa discovered on Saturday evening that Mohd Fitri, 35, perished when a vehicle lost control on Jalan Permatang Baru in Sungai Lokan, struck an earth pile, and burst into flames. The father said his eighth of 10 children never informed the family about traveling to Perak with companions before the 7:30 a.m. accident that killed two people. The family awaits DNA results from the victim's sister to claim the remains, but the process requires three weeks to one month because of severe burns. Mohd Arif, the deceased's younger brother, remembered Fitri as hardworking, and he noted his sibling disliked...
Kedah floods worsen as Perak evacuees dwindle
Kedah activated a temporary relief center at Sekolah Kebangsaan Langgar in Alor Setar on Sunday as flood evacuees at Dewan Serbaguna Pokok Sena increased to 109 people from 33 families. State Civil Defense Force deputy director Major Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said Sungai Kedah at Jabatan Lebuhraya reached alert level at 1.84 meters, but the weather remained clear, with flooding caused by water flow from Pokok Sena into Pekan Langgar. Perak closed two relief centers at Sekolah Kebangsaan Matang Gelugor and Sekolah Kebangsaan Simpang in Taiping on Sunday afternoon, leaving one facility operational in the Larut, Matang, and Selama districts. The State Disaster Management Committee reported evacuees decreased to 31 people from eight...
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