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Organisers of the Nissan GT Academy have roped in Karun Chandhok to mentor and help the participants take the next step up to professional racing. Photos by Satish Kumar / The National
Comfort to help once video gamers to raise their level at GT Academy

For PlayStation-bred rookies, the Indian F1 driver Karun Chandhok is at hand to put the ‘deers in the headlights’ at ease, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportJanuary 09, 2014
Team Abu Dhabi by Black Falcon are the two-time defending champions of the 24 Hours of Dubai. Delores Johnson / The National
Team Abu Dhabi by Black Falcon on 24 Hours of Dubai hat-trick

Multi-national race field to include more than 400 drivers and 80 teams representing 18 countries

SportJanuary 08, 2014
Michael Schumacher, the seven-time Formula One world champion, known to be a regular skier. Patrick Hertzog / AFP
Cregan looks for ‘a glimmer’ of hope as Schumacher in critical condition

Chief executive of Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi is keeping track of news after Formula One legend’s ski accident, he tells Gary Meenaghan.

SportDecember 30, 2013
Xavi says Lionel Messi, left, should still receive the Ballon d'Or despite the latter suffering an injury-plagued start to the season. Getty Images
Xavi holds firm that Messi still deserved the Ballon d’Or

Proclamation does not go down well with Ballon d'Or nominee Franck Ribery

SportDecember 29, 2013
Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola, left, says he wants the ability to make more than three substitutions per match. Mohammed Omar / Reuters
More substitutions and timeouts among managers’ bright ideas

Coaches embrace idea of more stoppages in play

SportDecember 29, 2013
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo shakes hand with a handicapped young Emirati during the first session of the eighth Dubai International Sports Conference. Marwan Naamani / AFP
Ronaldo tells Dubai audience his choice for Ballon d’Or award

The Real Madrid superstar is candid about his chances and yet holds the stage in Dubai with the same composure as on the field.

SportDecember 28, 2013
Khaled Al Qubaisi in his Team Abu Dhabi by Black Falcon car races past at the Yas Marina Circuit. Christopher Pike / The National
Khaled Al Qubaisi shifts gears for 24 to 12 Hours with ease

Team Abu Dhabi driver justifies favourite tag by wresting back the lead which had slipped out when he rested and lands title in home race.

The NationalDecember 14, 2013
The Porsche series does not involve co-drivers, but Denmark’s Christina Nielsen said she can feel the presence of her late friends. Lee Hoagland / The National
Motorsport driver Christina Nielsen trying to see the light after tragedy

Loss of two co-drivers in the same year still weighs heavy on Dane's heart before Porsche GT3 Cup Middle East, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportDecember 12, 2013
Al Nabooda teammates Karim Al Azhari, left, and Clemens Schmid will be in action at the Dubai Autodrome this weekend. Lee Hoagland / The National
Al Nabooda Racing’s Al Azhari and Schmid are two drivers with one thing in common

Al Nabooda Racing teammates Al Azhari and Schmid are hoping to create a gap on rivals while racing on their home track, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportDecember 11, 2013
Driver Saeed Al Mehairi, above, and Sheikh Hasher Al Maktoum will drive for SkyDive Dubai Falcons on Thursday. Lee Hoagland / The National
Motorsport driver Saeed Al Mehairi is wiser after his GP3 stint

Along with Sheikh Hasher, the UAE duo ready to make home debut for SkyDive Dubai Falcons while Rotax Max Challenge visits its home venue in Al Ain, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportDecember 11, 2013
Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke reveals Mexico’s name during the draw. AFP
The draw is made for the Fifa World Cup in Brazil 2014

Protests, concerns and a few hiccups, but now the teams know who they will face, writes Gary Meenaghan in Costa do Sauipe.

FootballDecember 07, 2013
Ghana andAl Ain striker Asamoah Gyan. AFP

Al Ain striker’s national side have eliminated the US at World Cup on last two occasions.

SportDecember 07, 2013
A worker cleans the stage for the 2014 Fifa World Cup draw in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil, on Thursday. On the screen at rear is an image of Fuleco, the World Cup mascot. The draw for the 2014 World Cup finals takes place on Friday. Victor R. Caivano / AP Photo
World Cup party goes on in Brazil despite concerns

Opulent draw ceremony at exclusive resort a mis-step by Fifa

FootballDecember 05, 2013
Nasser Al Khater, a member of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, is in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup draw as part of an observer programme set up to improve his compatriots’ understanding of the infrastructure and organisational challenges. Tom Shaw / Getty Images
Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee in Brazil for 2014 World Cup draw

Qatar 2022 group is in Brazil to observe as valuable experience should provide insight into what hosting a World Cup involves, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportDecember 04, 2013
Sebastian Vettel's ninth consecutive win on the season makes it 13 overall for the year. Nacho Doce / Reuters
Sebastian Vettel’s march on history continues with ninth consecutive win

Only the season ending can stop Sebastian Vettel, and really all it does is slow him down until next season. At the final grand prix of the season, the youngest four-time world champion also became the first Formula One driver in the sport’s six-decade history to win nine consecutive races in a season.

SportNovember 24, 2013
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