Alexander Albon to drive for Red Bull in Belgium

23 Sept 04:35 Key points summarised by AI

Alexander Albon, a rookie from Toro Rosso, will replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull Racing for the remainder of the 2019 Formula 1 season, starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.
Albon's promotion follows an impressive debut F1 season, where his speed and maturity earned him 16 points and a best finish of sixth.
Pierre Gasly is demoted back to Toro Rosso due to his struggle to match teammate Max Verstappen's performance, scoring significantly fewer points and failing to secure a podium.
Red Bull views this as a strategic move, leveraging their unique position of having four talented F1 drivers, a practice they previously used with Max Verstappen in 2016.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.