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Diego Maradona was at his temperamental best at the Dubai Police Officers Sports Club. Satish Kumar / The National
Diego Maradona shows he still has the fire in his belly

Even at 52, defeat clearly still rankles the man with the magic feet as the Argentine showed in an over 38 match in Dubai.

SportMarch 30, 2013
Marussia's Jules Bianchi drove another impressive race at Sepang. Pic: Samul Said/Reuters
Talking Points: Malaysian Grand Prix
SportMarch 25, 2013
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, left, ignores team orders to pass teammate Mark Webber in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. Andy Wong / AP Photo
Formula One: It's silly season for Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing

At the crucial moment of the Malaysian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel and Christian Horner failed. How Red Bull recover and restore their relationship with Mark Webber will be the team's biggest challenge yet, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 25, 2013
Right second time, Lewis... Pic: Raymond Ho/Reuters
Lewis Hamilton 'does a Jenson' after finding old habits are the Pits
SportMarch 25, 2013
Reading and Australia goalkeeper Adam Federici.
Pro League proving a lure for Australia's up and coming footballers, admits Adam Federici

The Australia international goalkeeper speaks to Gary Meenaghan ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier with Oman about why cricket pushed him to follow his dream, and the prospect of swapping the Premier League for the Pro League.

SportMarch 25, 2013
Lewis Hamilton said he would offer up a podium position for Mercedes-GP teammate Nico Rosberg in the future. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Humble Lewis Hamilton keeps celebrations low-key after third-place finish in Malaysian Grand Prix

The 28 year old cut a solemn figure as Nico Rosberg – a childhood friend and new teammate – was denied glory, despite driving the quicker of the team's two cars, after being told not to overtake by his team.

SportMarch 24, 2013
The celebrations between Red Bull Racing teammates Mark Webber, left, and Sebastian Vettel, were muted after the Malaysian Grand Prix after the latter ignored team orders to pass Webber.
Malaysian Grand Prix: Vettel takes controversial victory as Alonso crashes out after one lap

The world champion took victory in Sepang in a ruthless battle with teammate Mark Webber, while Fernando Alonso's challenge ended in the opening minutes.

SportMarch 24, 2013
Sebastian Vettel took pole position in the qualifying session for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Formula One: Sebastian Vettel beats Ferrari pair to take pole in Malaysia

The three-time world champion holds off Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso to take top spot on the grid in his Red Bull Racing car, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 23, 2013
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing is one of the drivers to complain about the new Pirelli tyres that have disintegrated on the track this season. Ahmad Yunsi / EPA
Formula One: Pirelli unfazed by criticism from Mark Webber and other drivers about new tyres

Tyres remain the talk of the paddock as teams look to solve early woes by pressuring Pirelli to revert to last year's rubber, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 23, 2013
McLaren’s experienced technical crew have made elementary errors like fitting the suspension back-to-front in preseason, and are now playing catch-up now. Paul Gilham / Getty Images
Formula One: Changes for the worse at McLaren-Mercedes

McLaren, having won the last two races of 2012, were expected to start the season with a bang. Instead, their car is shamefully off the pace.

SportMarch 22, 2013
Lotus Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland walks in the pit after the second practice session of the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit outside Kuala Lumpur, March 22, 2013. REUTERS/Edgar Su (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT F1) *** Local Caption *** SGP87_MOTOR-RACING-_0322_11.JPG
Malaysian Grand Prix: Raikkonen turns on the heat as others fret

Lotus driver tops in second practice at Sepang while tyres concern Red Bull duo.

SportMarch 22, 2013
Williams driver Pastor Maldonado failed to finish the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. Paul Gilham / Getty Images
Formula One: Pastor Maldonado optimistic Williams have left car problems behind

After not completing the Australian Grand Prix last weekend, Williams driver Pastor Maldonado said his team have found a solution with their car, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 21, 2013
After not completing a single lap last weekend in Melbourne, German driver Nico Hulkenberg does not feel he is at a disadvantage. Samsul Said / Reuters
Formula One: Nico Hulkenberg has moved on from Melbourne setback

German driver Nico Hulkenberg explains that he has put another disastrous visit to Melbourne in the rear view mirror and is now focused on the Malaysain Grand Prix, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 21, 2013
Kimi Raikkonen was a surprise winner at the Australian Grand Prix last weekend. Mark Thompson / Getty Images
Formula One: Opening win paints target on Kimi Raikkonen's back

Kimi Raikkonen insists team preparation has not changed, despite the rest of the paddock – including Fernando Alonso – having him in their crosshairs, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportMarch 21, 2013
Despite the marshals' best efforts to clear water from the track Saturday's qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix was pushed back to Sunday.
In Formula One it's TV ratings that reign on the parade

Australia's qualifying debacle shows why Bernie Ecclestone must focus on racing not ratings as he looks to build sport globally, explains Gary Meenaghan.

The NationalMarch 18, 2013
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