FABIO QUARTARARO edged Marco Bezzecchi to secure pole position for both the Australian MotoGP sprint race and grand prix on Saturday. The French Yamaha rider set a stunning new lap record of 1 minute 26.465 seconds in the final moments of qualifying. Quartararo’s blistering pace was just 0.031 seconds faster than Bezzecchi’s previous best lap set on Friday. This achievement marks Quartararo’s fifth pole position of the season and his first since the Dutch MotoGP in June. “Really nice. It was a long time since since Assen,“ he said after the qualifying session. “Today is a really special one because I didn’t feel ready to make really a 26.4. The goal was to make 26.7 more or less. So I’m super happy.” The qualifying session proceeded without newly-crowned world champion Marc Marquez, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Bezzecchi must serve a double long lap penalty during Sunday’s main race for causing the incident that injured Marquez in Indonesia. Australian rider Jack Miller secured third position on his Yamaha, earning his first front row start since Japan in 2023. Alex Marquez qualified sixth despite experiencing two crashes during the weekend. The Spanish rider currently holds an 88-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the battle for second place in the world championship. Marquez can secure the runner-up position in the standings by finishing the weekend 111 points clear of his Italian rival. Raul Fernandez qualified fourth on his Aprilia, while KTM’s Pedro Acosta will start from fifth position. Spanish rookie Fermin Aldeguer, who won the previous MotoGP in Indonesia, qualified seventh. Australia has only hosted one sprint race previously, with the 2023 event cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Strong winds are forecast for this weekend, prompting concerns among riders about racing conditions. MotoGP organizers have moved Sunday’s main race back by one hour to 3:00 pm local time in an attempt to avoid the worst weather. – AFP

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BN teliti aspek perundangan terhadap dua Ahli Parlimen gabungannya yang dilapor berhasrat bertanding atas tiket Gabungan GRS pada PRN Sabah.

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PETALING JAYA :  Punca penuntut Universiti Malaya (UM) yang maut selepas dipercayai terjatuh di kolej kediamannya semalam masih dalam siasatan polis. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya, Asisten Komisioner Shamsudin Mamat berkata, proses merakam keterangan saksi masih berjalan. “Setakat ini, pelajar berkenaan tidak mengalami sebarang masalah,” katanya secara ringkas kepada media. Terdahulu, bedah siasat terhadap penuntut ... Read more The post Polis masih siasat punca penuntut UM maut terjatuh appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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RED BULL driver Max Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Formula One championship while emphasising the need for flawless performances. McLaren chief executive officer Zak Brown confirmed Verstappen remains a genuine title threat despite his current third-place position in the standings. “Max is very much in the game,” Brown stated during Friday’s press conference at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen secured pole position for Saturday’s United States Grand Prix sprint race while acknowledging his championship challenge requires ideal circumstances. The Dutch driver recognises that one retirement from either McLaren competitor could dramatically alter the championship landscape. “There’s always a chance, right? But everything needs to go perfect,” Verstappen told Reuters. He maintains a race-by-race approach without fixating on championship implications as the season progresses toward its conclusion in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen benefits from clear number one status at Red Bull while lacking teammate support against the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The reigning champion focuses entirely on personal and vehicle improvements rather than external championship pressures. Verstappen’s championship hopes draw parallels to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 title victory from a similar third-place position with Ferrari. The current gap appears more challenging with Verstappen trailing Norris by 41 points and Piastri by 63 points with six rounds remaining. Red Bull maintains strong motivation through the constructors’ championship battle where they trail Mercedes by 35 points for second position. Verstappen acknowledges the difficulty in overtaking Mercedes while expressing confidence in Red Bull’s improving vehicle performance. The team remains determined to secure second place in the constructors’ championship despite fierce competition from Mercedes and Ferrari. – Reuters

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