Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

JERUSALEM — The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel, once again putting the small Arabian Peninsula country in the spotlight. The negotiations have also thrust Qatar into a delicate international balancing act as it … Read more

In Gaza war, Qatar revisits role as regional mediator

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave After the release Friday of two Americans held by Hamas, officials in Israel distributed images of the women walking hand-in-hand to freedom with an Israeli envoy, and U.S. authorities shared photos of the pair talking by phone to President Biden. The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar was … Read more

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver accuses FIA of ‘poor communication’ over walking across track incident in Qatar

Lewis Hamilton held talks with the FIA in Austin after admitting he made a mistake by walking across the track in Qatar; watch the United States GP weekend live on Sky Sports F1, with qualifying on Friday, the Sprint on Saturday, and the Grand Prix at 8pm on Sunday Last Updated: 20/10/23 12:26am Please use … Read more

Russia releases four Ukrainian children after mediation by Qatar

Comment on this storyComment KYIV — Russia has agreed to free four Ukrainian children — ranging in age from 2 to 17 — and allow them to return them to their families in Ukraine after Qatar intervened as a mediator, according to a government official briefed on the matter. Two of the children are now … Read more

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says he has a ‘great relationship’ with George Russell after Qatar collision

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided for the first time as Mercedes team-mates in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix; Hamilton says he was “100 per cent” at fault for the collision; F1 returns with the United States GP – live on Sky Sports F1 from October 20-22 Last Updated: 09/10/23 11:23am Please use Chrome browser for … Read more

Qatar GP: Lewis Hamilton crashes with Mercedes team-mate George Russell as Max Verstappen wins race

Sam Johnston Senior Sports Journalist Max Verstappen eased to victory after sealing his third successive world championship in the Sprint; Lewis Hamilton crashed out after a first-corner collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell; McLaren claimed a double podium with Oscar Piastri second ahead of Lando Norris Last Updated: 08/10/23 8:17pm Please use Chrome browser for … Read more

Qatar GP: Max Verstappen faces Lewis Hamilton and George Russell start threat as F1 wait on crucial tyre decision

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player George Russell says his Mercedes team must ‘raise their game’ next season if they’re to challenge the Red Bulls, while Lewis Hamilton predicts a challenging race on Sunday George Russell says his Mercedes team must ‘raise their game’ next season if they’re to challenge the … Read more

What time is the F1 race today? TV schedule, channel, live stream to watch 2023 Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen will look to cap off another incredible year by claiming his third consecutive World Drivers’ Championship title as Formula One returns for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.  With additional points on offer this weekend as the fourth sprint race of the season also takes place, the Dutchman will know that destiny remains in … Read more

Max Verstappen seals third successive F1 world championship as Oscar Piastri wins Qatar Grand Prix Sprint

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen was crowned world champion after Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez crashed out of the Sprint Max Verstappen was crowned world champion after Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez crashed out of the Sprint Max Verstappen sealed a third successive Formula 1 world championship by … Read more

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin driver criticised for behaviour after Qatar Grand Prix qualifying

Lance Stroll will start Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix from 17th but it was his behaviour after qualifying which attracted attention; watch the Sprint Shootout at 2pm on Saturday and the Sprint Race at 6.30pm, when Max Verstappen could become champion – live on Sky Sports F1 Last Updated: 06/10/23 9:22pm Please use Chrome browser for … Read more