Air turbulence: When can it become dangerous?
Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.
Max Verstappen's dominant Bahrain Grand Prix victory seemed normal by his high standards.
The surprise of the Formula One season opening race? Fernando Alonso in a stunning third place on his debut for Aston Martin.
Verstappen cruised to the win Sunday as he opened his defence of his back-to-back world championships. His dominance put all the focus on the rest of the field and it was Alonso who stole the show with his first podium in 26 races -- a performance that came 13 years after he won in Bahrain with Ferrari.
The Spaniard felt Aston Martin had a fighting chance after preseason testing, and he was strong all weekend in Bahrain in spectacular debut with his new organization.
"I had the same feeling from testing -- it's too good to be true," Alonso said. "But it seems real. I could have driven for another hour on the track."
Alonso has now kicked off "Mission 33,' the catchphrase his fans created as he chases a 33rd career F1 victory. The 41-year-old is a two-time world champion but last won a grand prix 10 years ago.
"I would say yes, when you are P3 in race one, anything can happen in 22 races," Alonso said of his chances at winning a race this year.
Verstappen's mastery, meanwhile, is becoming increasingly commonplace. He won a record 15 races last year and led almost the entire race on Sunday as Red Bull clinched a 1-2 finish.
Sergio Perez finished second, but a full 12 seconds behind his teammate.
As Red Bull celebrated, the spotlight shifted to Alonso and Aston Martin, which also got a sixth-place finish from Lance Stroll.
"What have you done guys? What have you done?" a jubilant Alonso radioed his team. "I'm so proud."
Alonso, who joined after an acrimonious split with Alpine, pumped his fist at the finish line and then hugged his race crew.
"To finish on the podium first race of the year is just amazing," Alonso said. "What Aston Martin did over the winter to have the second best car on race one is just unreal."
Verstappen's 36th career win was the Dutchman's first at the flood-lit Sakhir circuit, where he retired just laps from the end in last year's opening race.
"That was exactly the start to the season we needed," said Verstappen, who retired from three of his first four career races in Bahrain. "I'm very happy to finally win a race here."
Both Red Bulls failed to finish the race in 2022.
"Our best start ever, much different to last year," Perez said. "I'm comfortable with the car."
The start of the new year brought no new luck to Ferrari as defending race winner Charles Leclerc lost power while running third near the end of the race.
"No, no, no, no," pleaded Leclerc over his radio as his car slowed to a stop. Ferrari had changed an engine battery before the race, too.
"It's a pity because it's at these weekends where you have to maximize points," Leclerc said. "Unfortunately we've taken a step back."
Leclerc's engine caused panic at Ferrari, and Carlos Sainz Jr. didn't even bother trying to defend Alonso's pass for third with 11 laps remaining.
Sainz finished fourth ahead of seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Stroll, who missed preseason testing because of an injury suffered in a bicycle accident. He needed surgery on his right wrist and wasn't even confirmed able to drive this weekend until Thursday.
"Congrats to my teammate Lance; 12 days ago he had surgery," Alonso said. "He is fighting right up with everybody. So amazing for the team."
George Russell was seventh for Mercedes and was followed by Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo, and Pierre Gasly, who recovered from starting last to finish ninth in his Alpine debut. Williams driver Alex Albon rounded out the top 10.
Logan Sargeant, the first American driver on the grid since 2015, was 12th for Williams after starting 16th.
It was a day to forget for Alpine's Esteban Ocon, who was hit with three time penalties totalling 20 seconds and finished 18th.
Alonso was a menace for Ferrari and Mercedes, who both made tactical tire stops to ward off any challenges from Alonso. That helped Stroll, who used the undercut perfectly to overtake Russell just as he was emerging following a second tire change.
Alonso passed Hamilton on Lap 37 but then slid wide as Hamilton reclaimed position. Alonso had another go on the next lap, and passed him by attacking on the outside and then quickly diving inside in a classic move.
It could be one of many such moves in a season where Alonso has a car to match his talents.
"This is just the beginning," Alonso said.
Next up: the Saudi Arabian GP on March 19, where there are more long straights, high-speed corners and less tire degradation.
Flight turbulence like that encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday is extremely common, but there's one aspect of severe turbulence an aviation expert says can lead to serious injury.
British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked and sustained life-threatening injuries in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair argues that if there's an unofficial frontrunner in the eventual race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader, it has to be former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.
The Toronto Blue Jays have offered tickets and a signed baseball to a fan who says she was struck in the face by a 110 m.p.h (177 km/h) foul ball at Friday’s game.
Members of a killer whale pod related to an orphan orca calf that escaped a remote British Columbia tidal lagoon last month have been spotted off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a long weekend fatal boat collision on Bobs Lake, north of Kingston, Ont.
An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
New inflation data is 'welcome news' for consumers and an economist says it could signal the possibility for a interest rate cut as several core measures also continue to ease.
House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is facing fresh Conservative-led calls to resign, this time over "very partisan" and 'inflammatory' language used – the Liberals say mistakenly – to promote an upcoming event.
Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada Goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.
Public libraries in Atlantic Canada are now lending a broader range of items.
Flashes of purple darting across the sky mixed with the serenading sound of songs will be noticed more with spring in full force in Manitoba.
Catching 'em all with impressive speed, a 7-year-old boy from Windsor, Ont. who only started his competitive Pokémon journey seven months ago has already levelled up to compete at a world championship level.
A sanctuary dedicated to animals with disabilities is celebrating the third birthday of one of its most popular residents.
2b Theatre recently moved into the old Video Difference building, seeking to transform it into an artistic hub, meeting space, and temporary housing unit for visiting performers in Halifax.
A B.C. woman says her service dog pulled her from a lake moments before she had a seizure, saving her life.
A Starbucks fan — whose name is Winter — is visiting Canada on a purposeful journey that began with a random idea at one of the coffee chain's stores in Texas.
Members of Piapot First Nation, students from the University of Winnipeg and various other professionals are learning new techniques that will hopefully be used for ground searches of potential unmarked grave sites in the future.