Friday, March 2, 2007

Sports world

SHORTEN F1 RACES, SAYS BRIATORE

LONDON: Flavio Briatore, who led the Renault team to the last two Formula One titles, said races should be shortened from their current 11/2 hours, because his team and Ferrari usually dominate the final stretch.

'The last 30 minutes are very boring,' he said.

The 56-year-old also suggested to drop the French Grand Prix, as the more famous Monaco Grand Prix will probably cover the France fan base.

BLOOMBERG NEWS

SCOTT AND ELS FARE POORLY

PHUKET: Top golfers Adam Scott and Ernie Els wilted in the hot and humid conditions at the Johnnie Walker Classic yesterday.

World No. 4 Scott fired a three-over 74 to be nine strokes off the pace in the first round. Els, the world No. 5, shot a 73.

World No. 339 Brad Kennedy, who has never won on the European Tour, has the first-round lead after hitting a seven-under 65 the Blue Canyon Country Club.

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

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