Verstappen Fastest Before Rain Spoils Japanese Grand Prix Practice

This Is Beirut 2024-04-05 16:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Max Verstappen went fastest on Friday in the first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with the second session badly affected by rain. Triple world champion Verstappen, who failed to finish the race in Australia a fortnight ago, edged Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in dry conditions in the first session in Suzuka. But it was a different story ...

F1 Qualifying: Verstappen Untouchable at Suzuka

Abbass Attara 2024-04-06 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Max Verstappen, once again untouchable and titanic on the Suzuka circuit, secured his 36th pole position. Q1: Williams into the wall, Aston and Lance see the exit After shining in all three practice sessions of the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen continued his dominance by setting the fastest time in under 90 seconds on the first ...

F1: Red Bull Secures Its Third Double Podium at Suzuka

Abbass Attara 2024-04-07 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

It was an impeccable weekend for the Red Bull team which achieved its 3rd double podium finish. It was especially notable for Max Verstappen, who confirmed this with a perfect grand slam. With Sergio Perez in second place, Red Bull asserts its supremacy. A Crash at the Start On the first lap, Daniel Ricciardo's RB Visa Cash App made contact with ...

Formula 1: An Early Turn in the Mercato

Abbass Attara 2024-04-13 16:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Why wait until the end of the year? As the season progresses, it's between the Japanese and Chinese Grand Prix that teams and drivers are rolling their dice. Eternal 'Nando' Contrary to expectations of drama and spectacle, Fernando Alonso has extended his stay in the same paddock by signing a further two years with Aston Martin. While most teams ...

Dominant Verstappen Takes Pole for Chinese GP After Sprint Victory

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Triple world champion Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Chinese Grand Prix, 0.322 seconds ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso third. Verstappen clocked a fastest lap of 1min 33.660sec to cap a perfect day after earlier cruising to a sprint race victory at the Shanghai International ...

Formula 1: Max Verstappen Bags His First Chinese Grand Prix

Abbass Attara 2024-04-21 15:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Shanghai delivered an eventful Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, with a race marked by retirements and yellow flags. Max Verstappen took the lead, closely followed by Lando Norris (driver of the day) and Sergio Perez. As the lights went out at the Shanghai circuit, Fernando Alonso, behind the wheel of his Aston Martin, quickly gained an advantage ...

Verstappen Takes Sprint Pole in Miami

This Is Beirut 2024-05-04 15:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

World champion Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix but was far from happy with the performance of his tires. Verstappen finished 0.108 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez third. "To be honest with you, it felt pretty terrible. Maybe that last ...

Formula 1: Lando Norris Claims Victory in Miami

Abbass Attara 2024-05-06 14:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In the effervescent arena of Miami, young British prodigy Lando Norris crossed the Rubicon of victory in Formula 1, eclipsing his competitors with dazzling mastery. Behind the wheel of his McLaren, he skillfully seized the opportunities that presented themselves, thus inscribing his name in golden letters in the history of this high-level sport. ...

Athletics: Mark Anthony Ibrahim Wins Gold in Dubai and Moves Closer to Paris

This Is Beirut 2024-05-06 17:52 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanese international runner Mark Anthony Ibrahim (Let's Run Club) won gold in the 400-meter hurdles at the "Grand Prix" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ibrahim set the pace of the race, clocking 49.35 seconds, a record-breaking first for this race at the Dubai "Grand Prix." This was Ibrahim's second personal best time under the supervision of ...

Advancing Health Sciences: The AUF 'Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis'

This Is Beirut 2024-05-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in the Middle East has inaugurated the Prix Dolla Karam Sarkis, an annual award established to commemorate the legacy of Professor Dolla Karam Sarkis by celebrating excellence in scientific research in Lebanon. This prize aims to honor her and recognize her active collaboration and substantial ...

Verstappen Wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

This Is Beirut 2024-03-09 21:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Max Verstappen won Saturday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from Sergio Perez to maintain Red Bull's perfect start to the season. Charles Leclerc's Ferrari was third with British teen Oliver Bearman a remarkable seventh on his debut for Ferrari as a late stand-in for the ill Carlos Sainz. "He's done an incredible job, seventh in your first race in F1 ...

Formula 1: Verstappen reclaims his place at Imola

Abbass Attara 2024-05-18 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

During the first practice sessions of the weekend, Max Verstappen's aura seemed to be fading, leading some observers to believe that he was on the wane. However, like a monarch reasserting his reign on the track, Verstappen responded with a bang, reclaiming his rightful position. During the first practice sessions of the weekend, Max Verstappen's ...

Formula 1: Verstappen Wins Imola, Norris in Hot Pursuit

Abbass Attara 2024-05-19 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Max Verstappen held off a more than ferocious Lando Norris right to the end, once again confirming his dominant position with his fifth win of the season. Lando Norris, the Young Prince McLaren's young prodigy put the Dutchman under pressure right up to the last lap, but it wasn't enough as Max kept the McLaren more than a second behind him. It ...

Antonio Scurati, the Free Writer of the Present Century

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-24 19:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Antonio Scurati, the renowned Italian writer and author of the “M” trilogy on Benito Mussolini, is much more than a mere historical novelist. A staunch defender of freedom of expression, he embodies the figure of the committed writer. This is Beirut had the privilege of meeting this exceptional man for an interview during a debate in ...

Pole-sitter Leclerc Eyes Maiden Monaco Win as Verstappen Struggles

This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix. After securing Ferrari's 250th pole position as a Formula One constructor and his third at his home-town circuit, the 26-year-old Monegasque driver said he was ...

Cannes 2024: Women and Freedom Triumph

Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-26 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded in style, celebrating diversity and commitment. From the Palme d’Or awarded to a film about a stripper to the special jury prize for an Iranian filmmaker in exile, here’s a look back at a memorable edition. The curtain fell on Saturday night on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and the awards revealed a ...

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc Wins First Home Monaco Grand Prix

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 19:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Charles Leclerc finally broke his Monaco Grand Prix curse on Sunday as Red Bull had an off weekend, with Max Verstappen sixth and Sergio Perez crashing out on the first lap. Leclerc ended years of frustration at his home race by winning the jewel in the Formula One calendar from pole at his third attempt. Leclerc, tearful, said, "No words can ...

Alonso Quickest in Practice at Rain-Hit Canadian GP

This Is Beirut 2024-06-08 18:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fernando Alonso led the way for Aston Martin in Friday's second free practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the two-time world champion making the most of changing conditions to outpace Mercedes' George Russell on a wet day at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Alonso clocked a best lap in one minute and 15.810 seconds to beat Russell by 0.462 seconds ...

F1: Russell on Canadian Pole After Dead Heat With Verstappen

This Is Beirut 2024-06-09 09:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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George Russell beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday when the pair shared a best lap time of one minute and 12.000 seconds. The Briton took the prime starting spot because he set his lap time earlier in the session. In a dramatic conclusion to a closely-contested qualifying session, Mercedes' Russell was ...

Verstappen Wins Crazy Rain-Hit Canadian Grand Prix

This Is Beirut 2024-06-10 14:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Max Verstappen returned to form and completed a hat-trick of Canadian Grand Prix wins on Sunday when he triumphed for Red Bull in a thrilling, tactical, and incident-filled race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. "Pretty crazy race," said the Dutchman at the finish. "A lot happening. We stayed calm." The series leader and three-time champion rode ...

T.O.M.A: The Quarter-Tone Trumpet Imagined by Ibrahim Maalouf

Fabienne Touma 2024-06-21 11:03 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Ibrahim Maalouf, a Franco-Lebanese composer and trumpeter of international renown, has recently unveiled T.O.M.A, his new trumpet brand. The fruit of a collaboration with Adrien Jaminet and manufactured by Antoine Courtois, the quarter-tone trumpet presented by Ibrahim Maalouf is inspired by his father's original idea. To celebrate this occasion, ...

McLaren's Norris on Pole for Spanish Grand Prix

This Is Beirut 2024-06-22 19:28 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

McLaren's Lando Norris produced a spellbinding late lap to deprive Max Verstappen of pole for the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton will start on the second row alongside his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Verstappen looked nailed on to start Sunday's 10th round of the season from the front of the grid. But in the ...

Verstappen Expected to Dominate in Melbourne Amidst Red Bull Drama

This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 10:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Verstappen aims for a hat-trick in Melbourne amidst Red Bull turmoil. Max Verstappen is poised to extend his winning streak to three races this season, emerging as the clear favorite for victory at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. Despite the triumphs in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Red Bull has been grappling with internal turmoil, casting a ...

Verstappen Returns to Face Inquisition on His and Red Bull's Future

This Is Beirut 2024-03-06 14:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Max Verstappen gears up for a return to Saudi Arabia, bracing for inquiries into his and Red Bull's future amidst last season's rare setback. Max Verstappen will return to Saudi Arabia and the scene of a rare defeat last season expecting to face an inquisition this week about his future and that of his Red Bull team. After a turbulent week of ...

Switzerland Has Crossed the Mountains

Marc Saikali 2025-11-09 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sometimes symbolism says it all. On Monday, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will walk through the doors of the White House, a sight that would have seemed unthinkable a year ago. The world, it seems, has a soft spot for spectacular reinventions. Yesterday’s pariah has become today’s partner. Al-Sharaa, once a wanted man with a price on his ...

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Begin Military Drills in Strait of Hormuz

This is Beirut 16/02 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on the eve of talks with the United States. The war games, the duration of which was not specified, aim to prepare the Guards for "potential security and military threats" in the strait, state TV ...

Amazon Poised to Host Toughest Climate Talks in Years

This is Beirut 2025-11-10 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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An odor of oil hung over last year's UN climate conference in Baku, the capital of fossil fuel-rich Azerbaijan. Starting Monday, the 50,000 participants of COP30 will instead feel the heavy, humid air of the Amazon rainforest in Belem, Brazil, where they face the daunting task of keeping global climate cooperation from collapsing. Unfazed, ...

Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists: Shared Influences, Divergent Trajectories

Marie de La Roche Saint-André 2025-11-12 10:55 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In Western media and public discourse, the terms Muslim Brotherhood, Salafists, and Jihadists are often conflated—blurred together in a way that obscures their distinct origins, ideologies, and modes of action. While these movements share certain historical roots, they represent fundamentally different trajectories. To better understand their ...

Alcohol at School: The Untouchable Taboo in Anglo-Saxon Countries

Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-11-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Some contrasts say everything about a nation. While France long poured wine into schoolchildren’s glasses, Anglo-Saxon societies have always firmly and unequivocally banned any form of alcohol at school. This difference is not merely legal: it reflects distinct national histories, collective beliefs, and radically different views of childhood ...

Nigeria’s Bronze Masters Preserve Ancient Craft Amid Modern Pressures

This is Beirut 2025-11-21 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Using long iron tongs, Victor Uinmwen Aduwe and Matthew Mathias pick a blazing pot from a fire and pour a thick golden liquid into a partly buried mold, using a centuries-old technique that still flourishes in Nigeria's south. After a short cooling period, the mold is dug up and opened, revealing three small bronze heads fashioned after an ancient ...