1 Nico Rosberg 1:55.48.950; 2 Daniel Ricciardo +0.488; 3 Lewis Hamilton +8.038; 4 Kimi Raikkonen +10.219; 5 Sebastian Vettel +27.694; 6 Max Verstappen +1:11.197; 7 Fernando Alonso +1:29.198; 8 Sergio Perez +1:51.062; 9 Daniil Kvyat +1:51.557; 10 Kevin Magnussen +1:59.952; 11 Esteban Gutierrez +1 lap; 12 Felipe Massa +1 lap; 13 Felipe Nasr +1 lap; 14 Carlos Sainz Jr +1 lap; 15 Jolyon Palmer +1 lap; 16 Pascal Wehrlein +1 lap; 17 Marcus Ericsson +1 lap; 18 Esteban Ocon +2 laps; DNF Jenson Button, Valtteri Bottas, Nico Hulkenberg, Romain Grosjean
As so often happens in Singapore, Nico Rosberg turned pole into victory on Sunday and in the process overtook Mercedes-GP teammate Lewis Hamilton at the top of the Formula One standings with six races to go.
It is the seventh time in nine years that the man who took pole at the Marina Bay Circuit prevailed.
Daniel Ricciardo battled well behind the German Mercedes driver throughout the race in his Red Bull Racing car, but could not quite get into position in the waning laps to make a serious run at the German after taking large chunks out of the German's lead on fresher laps, settling for second.
With the win, Rosberg takes an eight-point lead in the race for the title with six rounds remaining. Hamilton, who finished third ahead of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, is seeking a third successive championship and fourth overall, having prevailed in the past two seasons.
Rosberg started the season by winning each of the four races before Hamilton reeled off a six-out-of-seven victories stretch between Monaco and Germany.
Rosberg has won the last three races however, and leads Hamilton in overall race victories 8-6. No driver has ever won eight races in a Formula One season and not won the championship.
Red Bull's Ricciardo solidified his hold on third with the runner-up finish, his fourth this year.
There was drama from the start as Nico Hulkenberg’s Force India ran into Carlos Sainz Jr’s Toro Rosso and spun out spectacularly, causing the safety car to come out on the first lap.
It allowed Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, starting from the back of the grid after mechanical issues throughout practice and qualifying this weekend, to change strategy and work his way into a fifth-place finish.
Where they stand
1 Nico Rosberg 273 points (8 race wins)
2 Lewis Hamilton 265 points (6 race wins)
3 Daniel Ricciardo 179 points
What remains
Malaysia (October 2), Japan (October 9), United States (October 23), Mexico (October 30), Brazil (November 13), Abu Dhabi (November 27)
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Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance
Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.
Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.
The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.
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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
MATCH INFO
Day 2 at Mount Maunganui
England 353
Stokes 91, Denly 74, Southee 4-88
New Zealand 144-4
Williamson 51, S Curran 2-28
Credit Score explained
What is a credit score?
In the UAE your credit score is a number generated by the Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), which represents your credit worthiness – in other words, your risk of defaulting on any debt repayments. In this country, the number is between 300 and 900. A low score indicates a higher risk of default, while a high score indicates you are a lower risk.
Why is it important?
Financial institutions will use it to decide whether or not you are a credit risk. Those with better scores may also receive preferential interest rates or terms on products such as loans, credit cards and mortgages.
How is it calculated?
The AECB collects information on your payment behaviour from banks as well as utilitiy and telecoms providers.
How can I improve my score?
By paying your bills on time and not missing any repayments, particularly your loan, credit card and mortgage payments. It is also wise to limit the number of credit card and loan applications you make and to reduce your outstanding balances.
How do I know if my score is low or high?
By checking it. Visit one of AECB’s Customer Happiness Centres with an original and valid Emirates ID, passport copy and valid email address. Liv. customers can also access the score directly from the banking app.
How much does it cost?
A credit report costs Dh100 while a report with the score included costs Dh150. Those only wanting the credit score pay Dh60. VAT is payable on top.
Kathryn Hawkes of House of Hawkes on being a good guest (because we’ve all had bad ones)
- Arrive with a thank you gift, or make sure you have one for your host by the time you leave.
- Offer to buy groceries, cook them a meal or take your hosts out for dinner.
- Help out around the house.
- Entertain yourself so that your hosts don’t feel that they constantly need to.
- Leave no trace of your stay – if you’ve borrowed a book, return it to where you found it.
- Offer to strip the bed before you go.
