Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Farah AlYousef's Wild Card Entry in F1 Academy Farah AlYousef has been selected as the Wild Card entry for the F1 Academy at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, driving for Hitech TGR in her home race. The 22-year-old, who previously won the Saudi Arabian Women’s Karting Championship and competed in the F4 Middle East Championship, aims to inspire young girls in Saudi Arabia through her participation. Expressing her passion for motorsport, AlYousef is determined to...

Saudi Arabia is considering the purchase of a Formula 1 team, as expressed by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal. The country has made significant investments in motorsport, partnering with companies like Aramco and Maaden as sponsors of the Aston Martin F1 team and collaborating with the Public Investment Fund on Formula E initiatives. This interest in acquiring a team reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the motorsport industry. Full Article

Jason Tindall will lead Newcastle as Eddie Howe recovers from pneumonia, with Tindall prepared to manage for the remainder of the season if needed. Howe's return is uncertain, and Newcastle aims to ensure his full recovery before he resumes coaching, especially as they pursue Champions League qualification. Tindall emphasized the importance of maintaining high team standards and confirmed discussions about potential signing of Málaga winger Antonio Cordero, who becomes a free agent in June. Full...

VR46 rider Fabio di Giannantonio described his clash with reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin during the Qatar Grand Prix as “the worst scene of my life.” The incident occurred on lap 14 at Losail when Martin fell at Turn 12, leading to di Giannantonio colliding with him. Martin sustained eight fractured ribs and chest trauma and is currently hospitalized in Doha. Full Article

The Sauber Formula 1 team is investigating the disqualification of Nico Hulkenberg from the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he finished 13th while striving for points. The disqualification occurred because Hulkenberg's skid plank was measured at 8.4mm, falling below the required minimum thickness of 9mm. This marks the second instance this season where a car has been disqualified for similar compliance issues. Full Article

Porsche has received a significant weight reduction for the upcoming Imola round of the World Endurance Championship, as its 963 LMDh will compete 11kg lighter than during the Qatar season opener. For the 2025 WEC’s second round, however, the car's weight will be 1053kg, which is 20kg heavier compared to previous specifications. This adjustment is part of the Hypercar Balance of Performance regulations aimed at ensuring competitive parity among participating manufacturers. Full Article