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Formula One Announces New Award for Overtaking

Red Bull team members celebrate Dutch driver Max Verstappen's victory at the French F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard in Le Castellet, France, June 20, 2021. (AFP)
Red Bull team members celebrate Dutch driver Max Verstappen's victory at the French F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard in Le Castellet, France, June 20, 2021. (AFP)
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Formula One Announces New Award for Overtaking

Red Bull team members celebrate Dutch driver Max Verstappen's victory at the French F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard in Le Castellet, France, June 20, 2021. (AFP)
Red Bull team members celebrate Dutch driver Max Verstappen's victory at the French F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul-Ricard in Le Castellet, France, June 20, 2021. (AFP)

Formula One announced a new sponsored award on Tuesday for the driver who completes the most overtakes during the course of a season.

The award, carrying the name of cryptocurrency partner crypto.com, lines up alongside those offered for the fastest lap and fastest pitstop.

Formula One said in a statement that it was "designed to celebrate the bravery exhibited by drivers who make bold moves in pursuit of success."

Some social media critics suggested it could also be a reward for poor qualifying, with top drivers who started out of position more likely to make a significant number of overtakes during the race.

Formula One said Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel had completed the most overtakes so far, as the championship comes out of its August break in Belgium this weekend, but gave no figures.

New broadcast graphics will appear live during races to highlight overtaking possibilities and to keep fans up to date with the standings. The winner will be presented with a trophy at the end of the year.

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Saudi Arabia Edges Haiti 1-0 in Gold Cup on Penalty Kick

Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Saudi Arabia forward Saleh Al-Shehri (11) and Haiti midfielder Attys Christopher (21) battle for control of the ball during the first half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Saudi Arabia forward Saleh Al-Shehri (11) and Haiti midfielder Attys Christopher (21) battle for control of the ball during the first half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Saudi Arabia Edges Haiti 1-0 in Gold Cup on Penalty Kick

Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Saudi Arabia forward Saleh Al-Shehri (11) and Haiti midfielder Attys Christopher (21) battle for control of the ball during the first half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Saudi Arabia forward Saleh Al-Shehri (11) and Haiti midfielder Attys Christopher (21) battle for control of the ball during the first half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Saleh Al-Shehri's penalty kick in the 21st minute held up as the winner as Saudi Arabia shut out Haiti 1-0 in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A play on Sunday night in San Diego.

Al-Shehri drew a foul in the penalty area on Frantzdy Pierrot in the 18th minute, then converted a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner to lift Saudi Arabia (1-0-0, 3 points) in the opener for both teams.

Haiti had an opportunity to pull even in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, but Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi (four saves) denied Dany Jean in the center of the goal on a right-footed shot from outside the box.

Haiti (0-1-0, 0 points) posted a decisive edge in corner kicks (11-1), but Saudi Arabia finished with more shots on goal (5-4) and shot attempts (13-7).

Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide finished with three saves.

Earlier Sunday, Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz expressed her pride and honor in the participation of the Saudi national football team in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Princess Reema affirmed that Saudi Arabia’s participation in the continental tournament represents a significant step in the Kingdom’s football journey and development.

“I am confident in their ability to deliver an honorable performance that reflects the aspirations of our beloved country and embodies the development and excellence achieved by Saudi sports,” said the Ambassador.