Drivers expecting ‘clear’ decision from F1 on typhoon
F1 drivers believe it will be clear by Saturday whether the impact of typhoon Hagibis will allow them to run or not in final practice and qualifying. The massive storm which has built up over the Pacific is expected to make landfall in Japan early on Saturday, therefore posing a threat to the track action…
Rosberg still sees Hulkenberg as Red Bull’s best bet
Nico Hulkenberg has been dismissed by Red Bull as a possible candidate for a 2020 seat, but Nico Rosberg insists his countryman is still the Milton Keynes-based outfit’s best bet for next year. Following Haas’ decision to keep its line-up unchanged for next season, Hulkenberg’s chances of remaining on the grid took a big hit.…
Final starting grid for the 2019 Belgian GP
A raft of engine changes – forced or strategic – have led to a bundle of penalties at Spa for many drivers and to a rearranged starting grid. In addition to the collection of demotions that were known since Friday, a few last minute changes have further tweaked the starting order. Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi…
Leclerc plans to discuss ‘unfair’ strategy with team
Charles Leclerc was putting on a calm and diplomatic front after coming second in the Singapore Grand Prix, but he was clearly unhappy with the Ferrari strategy that had cost him a chance of a hat-trick of victories. Leclerc started on pole and led for the first 19 laps of the race, but when he…
Hamilton: ‘Leclerc has a lot more greatness to come’
Lewis Hamilton believes new Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc is heading towards a stellar career in F1, with the Mercedes driver all too happy to watch his rival grow. After coming close to a maiden win in Bahrain earlier this season and running at the front in several races, Leclerc finally broke his duck on…
Costa Rica Has Been Running on 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Months
Costa Rica’s electrical grid ran on 100 percent renewable energy between June 17 and September 2, according to a report published Tuesday by the state-owned energy company, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), which controls energy production and distribution. (Data after September 2 has not yet been released.) “We are a small country with large goals!”…
Two Weeks Into a Major Uprising, French Activists Still Staying ‘Up All Night’
When French President François Hollande presented a series of labor reforms that would make it easier for employers to fire workers, he probably didn’t expect the mass public outrage that followed. On March 31, thousands of French activists gathered at the Place de la République for the screening of a film called “Merci Patron!” (“Thanks…
The Kidapawan Standoff—The Real Face of the Global Climate Crisis
More than a thousand people on Friday converged at the Mendiola Peace Arch in Manila following on from the tragic events at Kidapawan in the island of Mindanao on 1st of April, when two people were killed during a peaceful protest by farmers requesting government support following severe drought in the region. Suffering the brunt…
State Department Claims to Investigate Honduras 'Kill List' as House Dems Decry US Aid to Repressive Regime
The U.S. State Department is investigating allegations that the Honduran military is targeting environmental activists on a “kill list,” the Guardian reported Friday. A whistleblower first told the Guardian last month that such a list existed, and also alleged that the murdered environmental activist Berta Cáceres was on it before she was shot and killed…
George Clooney Cooked Amal Dinner for Their Anniversary—and She Wasn’t Too Impressed
What could be better than a home-cooked meal by Hollywood hunk George Clooney? According to the 55-year-old actor, his wife Amal isn’t too enthralled by his culinary skills. The Oscar-winner joked to E! that his second anniversary on Sept. 27 called for one big night. “It’s very big news. Very, very big celebration—fireworks,” he said.…