Dare devils call for caution on track

Barrichello warns Raikkonen McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen should have played safe at the European Grand Prix rather than risking all on vict...

Barrichello warns Raikkonen

McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen should have played safe at the European Grand Prix rather than risking all on victory, according to Ferrari’s Rubens Barrichello. Raikkonen crashed out on the last lap while leading at the Nuerburgring 11 days ago when his damaged front tyre caused a suspension failure. Had the Finn pitted for a replacement, allowed under the rules, he might still have finished on the podium rather than allowing Renault’s championship leader Fernando Alonso to win and go 32 points clear. ‘‘I don’t want to go too much into his problems but if it was me driving that car, I would most certainly have stopped,’’ Barrichello, who finished third, told a news conference at the Canadian GP on Thursday.

Webber’s tyres tirade

Australian Mark Webber has accused Formula One’s rulers of being deaf to drivers’ concerns about tyre safety. The Williams driver that regulations forcing drivers to use one set of tyres for both qualifying and the entire race had made the sport more dangerous. The rules brought in this season contributed to Kimi Raikkonen’s dramatic crash at the European GP when the McLaren race leader’s suspension failed on the last lap because of vibrations caused by uneven tyre wear.

— Reuters

India warns of ‘likely humanitarian consequences’ after US H-1B visa fee hike

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India voices concerns over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa, citing humanitarian impact and family disruptions. Government urges US to address issues, while industry and policymakers study the move for mutual benefits. September 21 deadline for H-1B visa holders to return to US could affect skilled Indian professionals, who make up 72% of beneficiaries.

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