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Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named the Official Global Airline Partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team (AMF1) for the 2023 season.

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Saudia connects guests from more than 100 destinations worldwide to the Kingdom via its state-of-the-art hub at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and other key stations around the Kingdom.

Fans can follow the 2023 Formula One season with Saudia flying to races in Bahrain, Italy, Spain, Monaco, Canada, Great Britain, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Singapore, Japan, the United States, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Khaled Tash, SAUDIA Group Chief Marketing Officer, said:

We are very excited to expand SAUDIA’s strategic sports partnership portfolio and announce our most recent collaboration with a renowned name in the automotive and motorsport industry. At SAUDIA, we believe in the power of sports to unite people and create a borderless world. Therefore, we have been highly selective in choosing top global sporting teams that share our vision.

Scuderia AlphaTauri is pleased to announce that Basso Bikes is joining the team as its Official Bike Supplier.

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The company, led by Alcide Basso, has been making bikes in Vicenza, Italy, since 1977 and is still a family-run business. Racing is in the blood, with one of three brothers, Marino Basso, having won stage races at the major cycling Grand Tours and being the 1972 Road Race World Champion.

Ride, Perfected is the motto that identifies the mission of Basso Bikes: creating the best riding experience for passionate cyclists. This philosophy produces bikes with much in common with our cars: their carbon fibre components are made in-house, with lightweight and aerodynamics as the key drivers of performance, just like on a Formula 1 car. Basso, nowadays, offers a wide range of bikes: not only road racing but also gravel and e-bikes. Basso will supply our drivers, Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries, with racing bikes for their fitness training programme. At the same time, team personnel will be provided with road and gravel e-bikes at the European races on the calendar. The bikes boast an eye-catching livery that takes its cues from the look of the AT04.

Fabian Wrabetz, Marketing and Communications Director of Scuderia AlphaTauri, said:

Basso is a symbol of Italian authenticity. Performance, strength, and elegance are the unmistakable hallmarks of Basso bikes, making each one a precious “Made in Italy” product. That is why Basso is the perfect partner for Scuderia AlphaTauri. We are delighted to welcome Basso to the team, with both our marques representing Italian heritage in the Formula One paddock.

Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake will continue to build its presence in the metaverse as the team extends its partnership with Everdome. Through the collaboration with the hyper-realistic metaverse platform, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake will provide a new digital home for its community of fans, offering new and returning supporters a series of exclusive and immersive experiences and allowing them to get ever closer to the team.

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First announced in the spring of 2022, the partnership with Everdome saw an innovative metaverse experience, branded with the team’s colours and identity, debuting at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November of the same year. Over the course of the current season, the two companies will work together to explore and surpass the digital boundaries of the sport, bringing the team from the Formula One paddock to a uniquely futuristic setting.

As part of the ongoing partnership, Everdome will create multiple metaverse experiences with Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake throughout the 2023 Formula One season, showcasing its hyper-realistic platform in the paddock during bespoke events at selected races, beginning from this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – when the team’s C43, driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, will make its debut in the metaverse.

Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Team Representative:

We are delighted to continue our exciting collaboration with Everdome: the interest around the metaverse is quickly rising, and their hyper-realistic approach to creating their metaverse platform fits closely with our ambitions to offer our fans new, immersive, and high-quality experiences, getting them closer to our team. Everdome plans to transform the way people consume sporting events while raising the bar for fan engagement; all of this will add a futuristic dynamic to the traditional motorsports experience for racing teams and fans alike, and we are thus looking forward to working together and unlocking the full potential of our partnership. I’m excited to see Everdome’s platform live in the Formula One paddock for the first time this weekend and to see our team’s world come to life in the metaverse as the season progresses.

The Formula One Austrian Grand Prix has been confirmed as a fixture on the F1 racing calendar until at least 2027, following a four-year extension to its contract. Here is all you need to know:

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After an absence of 11 years from the F1 itinerary, the Red Bull Ring returned in style in June 2014 and laid a solid foundation for the modern era of the Austrian Grand Prix.

The Red Bull Ring, situated in the Steiermark region, is the only Formula One circuit in the country and has a reputation as one of the highlights on the calendar, despite recent high-profile additions such as Las Vegas. The wall of colour created by the travelling ‘orange army’ of Max Verstappen fans is one of the most recognisable spectacles of the modern F1 calendar.

Eleven Grands Prix have been staged at the Red Bull Ring, including two races in 2020 and 2021. The venue has hosted many memorable moments involving star names of the motorsport world and some key home wins for Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Cars brought a lot of good and a lot of bad things into this world. On the one hand, we have the most convenient way of travelling. On the other hand, a lot of car owners do not respect the rules and put other people in danger. We are led to believe it is the pedestrian’s fault for not being careful, not the car owners themselves. However, the problem is much more systemic on the car manufacturer’s part than others.

Whatever the case, we will still live with cars until we get to systematic solutions. In the meantime, car prices have risen dramatically due to many global events combined with corporate greed. Buying second-hand cars is becoming more common, which is a good thing. With this article, you will be more acquainted with buying second-hand cars with these essential tips.

Different areas

The experience of buying a used car will differ depending on the area where you live. Thus, the question of how to buy a used car in Singapore will differ from how to buy a used car in Toronto. The main difference comes with unexpected fees not included in the car’s price tag. There is also a different regulative strain on second-hand cars in different areas.

This means that some poor dealership practices are allowed in certain countries. You must talk to experts in your area and read more online before buying a car. Some countries do not require a test run, and some second-hand cars might be stolen. It is very important not to become involved with shady dealers and read more about avoiding such scenarios.

Budget

People buy second-hand cars not because they want to but because they have no choice. On the other hand, people might want to buy a second-hand car to avoid some ridiculous fees applied by BMW or Mercedes, for example. Whatever the case is, it is important to know what you want to buy and what to expect from your budget.

Born in Vejle, Denmark, Frederik Vesti is one of the most exciting talents of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Junior Programme. After achieving success in lower categories, Frederik moved up to Formula 2 last year, and he remains in F2 for 2023 but switched teams from ART to Prema.

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Background story

“Frederik comes from a family with minimal financial means. But he has an uncompromising and hardworking father. During a test in Barcelona with Van Amersfoort Racing at the end of 2016, he set faster times than Max Verstappen did with the team. It opened the door and possibility for him into the German Formula 4 championship with Van Amersfoort Racing in 2017. At that time, I still had not agreed to become his manager. But I helped him with his first DKK 1 million through a current sponsor, Give Steel. He received the rest of the money from his father. His father made a quick decision and opted to sell his home and his farm to find enough money for Fred to drive in the 2017 season” – said Dorte Riis Madsen, manager of Frederik Vesti.

“Since Frederik was tiny, he has taken career matters into his own hands. At 12, he jumped on his bike and set off to collect money in and around the neighborhood where he grew up. Fred had made a small brochure including photos that he hoped would help convince the town’s local shopkeepers, businesspeople and craftsmen that he is a young lad worth their support” – Dorte continued.

“I got on my bike in all kinds of weather, and I remember it like it was always raining, but people welcomed me. Of course, many people like me constantly ask businesses for money for this and that. Whether you are successful or not, I believe it’s about how you ask and present yourself. It sends a strong signal if you dare to show up at the front door without your mother or father holding your hand. So, it makes an impression when a 12-year-old boy suddenly stands in front of the manager’s office in the local company and asks for money” – Frederik explained.

The Finnish driver picked up his personal Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, the ultimate expression of the Alfa Romeo’s style, mechanics and sportiness. Valtteri Bottas fully joins the heart of the passionate Alfa Romeo “Tribe”. Today, he has become 1 of 500 customers of Giulia GTA, a “collector’s car” inspired by the winning and unforgettable 1965 forerunner.

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The Alfa Romeo team welcomed F1 driver Valtteri Bottas to the Stellantis & You showroom in Turin to deliver his Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, purchased by the Finnish champion in distinctive Alfa Romeo Red. With the purchase of one of the 500 Giulia GTAs, the most powerful car ever realized by the Italian brand, Valtteri Bottas becomes a full member of the passionate Alfa Romeo “Tribe.”

All the Brand’s top representatives were present to celebrate the delivery of the car to the Finnish champion. After that, they welcomed him at the Alfa Romeo’s Centro Stile and Head Quarter. Moreover, the whole team celebrated together with the driver a moment that goes far beyond the simple purchase of an Alfa Romeo vehicle. His desire to become the owner of a “legendary car” for the Brand represents a manifestation of the personal union with the Brand with which the driver shares ideals and values. This is a source of pride for those who have made noble Italian sportiness a founding value since 1910.

During the meeting, Valtteri and the team also had the chance to discuss upcoming projects in which the driver is personally involved.

Nowadays, Bitcoin online casinos are all the rage in the online gambling world. This is not a surprise since there are several features these casinos offer that traditional online gambling platforms do not.

First, you can access crypto gambling sites from anywhere on the planet. Second, you do not have to hand your credit card details over to an online casino. Furthermore, you can remain completely anonymous. Lastly, the transactions are much quicker since the Bitcoin can be sent to your e-wallet immediately. If you are willing to try this crypto gambling, here’s everything you need to know to get started. 

Create a wallet

Cryptocurrencies are not your traditional money, so they need an untraditional wallet. Before you get a Bitcoin, you will need a crypto wallet to store this virtual currency. There are many options, and you need to choose between hot and cold storage. The difference is that hot storage is connected to the Internet, while cold is not. However, because you will need a crypto wallet to gamble in online casinos, it is recommended that you opt for a hot wallet. When you create a wallet, you can access it with a private key which you should not share with anyone. 

When you have a crypto wallet, it is time to buy some cryptocurrencies. Go to crypto exchanges and follow the signup process. Afterwards, buy the desired cryptocurrency with your credit or debit card and send it to your wallet. 

Choose a secure Bitcoin casino

Now that you are all set, it is time to choose a reliable Bitcoin casino. Finding one can be a challenge, which is why you will need to take the time to compare options and find a platform that will suit your needs. Do your homework, check online reviews, and find recommendations. Pay attention to details such as customer support, device compatibility, and available promotions. Also, remember that any reliable site must implement important security protocols, like SSL encryption technology.

In this modern day and age, it’s no wonder that everybody’s favourite way of entertainment is evolving. Cryptocurrencies are yet to reach their peak and popularity in the gambling industry, but more and more online and live casinos have embraced this unique form of payment.

Unlike tangible money, cryptocurrency has a lot of benefits, one of them being a secure and fast transaction, not to mention anonymity and the easy-to-avoid tedious banking restrictions. With those things in mind, you also had better get some gist of how to win at casinos that offer crypto gambling. Therefore, here are some great proven tips and strategies to upscale your casino gameplay and earn more cryptocurrencies.

1. Find a respectable crypto casino

The first thing you ought to complete is to choose a reputable crypto casino. If you want to upscale your game and earn more, do your research, read some tangible reviews, and make sure you wind up a respectable crypto casino. Plenty of crypto casinos are emerging every day, hence look for casinos regulated by reputable authorities and ensure that they are licensed. One such trustworthy crypto casino is the BTC casino. Play your favourite casino games, such as poker or baccarat, with bitcoin or any other crypto money. Rest assured that regulatory bodies handle your crypto transactions safely and respectfully.

2. Know the payment and withdrawal methods

Those who have opted to bet at a crypto casino should know that various cryptocurrencies are accepted for deposits and withdrawals. This signalizes that players have numerous options when they wish to pay with coins. Crypto coins can have different values, and if a gambler wishes to diversify his funds across multiple currencies, he can use that option. Moreover, some cryptocurrency casinos also offer the option to use credit cards or bank transfers. The best thing you ought to know is that there’s no specific centralized banking system when processing payments with crypto money, which automatically implies that the transaction fees are lower.

3. Get acquainted with the risks and benefits

One of the proven tricks and strategies of crypto gambling is knowing your stakes with cryptocurrencies. It’s of utmost importance to know that cryptocurrencies are volatile, meaning their values can alter often and quickly. Consequently, you can, at the same time, have outstanding gains as well as significant losses in a short period. The most important advice is to be aware of those things and understands both risks and benefits. Crypto money is maximally safe and fast, but when you gamble with them, know what you can afford to lose.

Sebastian Vettel surprised the whole F1 world by announcing his retirement on July 28th, and from that moment, several names of his potential replacement filled headlines and news, yet few expect that name to be the two-time world champion: Fernando Alonso.

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Since that announcement, Spanish media and Alonso’s supporters started to dream of a magic season, a new chapter of “Magic Alonso” that fed that dream in the first race of the season. With Lance Stroll missing the pre-season following a cycling crash, the Spaniard was in the spotlight, and he did not disappoint.

The AMR23 showed early signs of its potential in testing, the British outfit downplayed expectations. However, after an extraordinary weekend at the Bahrain Grand Prix, one cannot repress what the reality is: Fernando Alonso and the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team is here to fight for podiums, and most likely, victories.

F1 in Spain is doing great, and Fernando Alonso is to blame. The Asturias-born created an army of fans that have remained faithful to him even in the hardest times. With his name being confirmed as Lance’s team-mate, the “Alonsistas” started dreaming again, proving that F1 is in a good shape not only in the US, but also in the Mediterranean country.

Video Games as In-car Entertainment? Is It Safe at All?

On top of listening to your favourite jams and playing video content (streamed or saved), did you know you could play video games in your car? Of course, if you’re a passenger, playing video games in the car is as simple as whipping out your smartphone or a portable gaming device like the PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, or Steam Deck. But it’s a different ball game if you’re the vehicle driver.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could kill boredom by playing a few rounds of, say, the Aviator game if you found yourself stuck in traffic? Mind you, unlike audio and video, the gaming options will be limited by the car model or its compatibility with third-party media accessories. So, what are your options if you want to enjoy video gaming in your car? Read on to discover how you can do it, and if you have any safety concerns, we’ll answer all your questions.

How to Play Video Games in Your Car

As mentioned, passengers can easily game with their smartphones or portable consoles. However, things get tricky If you’re in the driver’s seat. The video gaming options for you while in the driver’s seat include the following:

What About Safety?

Now that you understand your options, the question that must be bugging your mind is how safe it’s to play video games if you’re the vehicle’s driver. Well, the answer isn’t black and white. 

Ultimately, you must be mindful of your environment as a driver to guarantee your safety and that of other road users. Mind you, road accidents still happen even when you aren’t distracted by anything on your infotainment screen. Thus, adding an extra layer of variables like video games does pose some safety concerns.

The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix took place on Sunday, March 5. Reigning (and back-to-back) Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen took first place by a comfortable margin, leading Sergio Pérez of Mexico by just under 12 seconds at the finish line.

Although Verstappen was born in Belgium, he competed under the Dutch flag. His parents, Jos and Sophie, were successful racers in their own right: his father competed in F1, while his mother was a champion at lower levels of the sport. His parents separated when he was young, and Verstappen lived with his father, who hails from the Netherlands. As such, he considers himself culturally Dutch.

The Middle Eastern circuit will continue in a couple of weeks. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is next held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. It’s a night race, set to start at 8 pm local time on Sunday, March 19: 1 pm for viewers on the United States East Coast.

Verstappen won the race last year and is the overwhelming favourite to do it again, listed at or around -200 to win the 2023 race.

Odds can vary dramatically from sportsbook to sportsbook, especially in the rest of the field, so make sure to shop around at some of the best betting apps and find which lines could give you the biggest payoff.

Hearing that Lola Cars has a new buyer, Till Bechtolsheimer, my mind went back to a surprising phone call I received from this famous company late in 1990. It had been a busy summer’s day at my Kyalami Speed International race driver school in South Africa and I was looking forward to a swim when my phone rang. To my surprise, the caller was Mike Blanchet, CEO of Lola Race Cars in England.

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Mike was a good friend from our days of racing Formula Fords in the UK, mid-1970’s. He’d been a very talented race driver whom I believe could and should have gone a lot further as a racer.

He told me that Lola Race Car’s legendary founder, Eric Broadley wanted to enter a Lola team in the 1993 F1 World Championship.

Formed in 1958, Lola was the largest race car manufacturer worldwide at one stage in its fascinating history, filling the grids in American Indy racing such as CART, whilst dominating F3000 in Europe and the Nippon series in Asia.

It doesn’t get much faster than Formula 1. Formula 1 cars are advanced vehicles with cutting-edge aerodynamics and turbocharged engines that can reach 60 mph in under two seconds.

And because of that, Formula 1 drivers are among the best drivers in the world, possessing lightning-fast reflexes, ultra-sharp focus, strategic racing prowess, and the ability to operate under constant pressure.

Formula 1 has seen its fair share of unforgettable F1 drivers since it started in 1950 – some more celebrated than others!

So why not run through them?

Below we’ve listed the top Formula 1 drivers of all time.

Life can sometimes be boring or full of adrenaline. Rarely get out of their comfort zone, change their routine, and make it more entertaining. We all have 9-5 jobs, college obligations we must take care of, etc… All these things take a lot of our energy, and people sometimes even lose the desire to change something.

But what if certain activities can wake us up and fulfil our hearts and souls with positive energy and excitement? Would we change our approach to life and be ready to deal with everyday problems better?

Something people need is an adrenaline rush. Most things we experience during the day make us feel exhausted. Fortunately, two can wake up feelings we don’t share often. Those two activities are motorsport and online gambling.

At first glance, these two things do not have anything in common. There is one silly connection. You may find casino games such as Racing for Pinks, Highway Kings, Formula X, and others with motorsports elements. Yet, something that genuinely and strongly connects them is the adrenaline rush they can both cause.

How to Safely Gamble and Enjoy Motorsports?

Don’t worry; we understand that both activities can have consequences. We primarily want to discuss the safest ways to enjoy both exercises in a secure environment.