The flight to evacuate Britons stuck in the region due to the Iran war was scheduled to depart Muscat in Oman at 11pm local time on Wednesday. However, it never took off due to "technical issues" and the passenger - who wished to remain anonymous - said people were having "panic attacks". Follow live updates on the Middle East crisis They told Sky News: "[The] check-in process took about four hours due to technical issues. We then got taken to the plane on a bus but had to stay on it for about one-and-a-half hours. "No consular staff were present airside. They just left us. People started getting very agitated, banging windows, panic attacks. "There are dozens and dozens of vulnerable people, young children and families." A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "The UK government charter flight was not able to depart from Oman yesterday as planned due to technical issues. The flight is now expected to depart later today." People who were due on the flight were taken back to a hotel. The passenger told Sky News they had been told that "due to slow check-in and delays, the pilot had clocked his hours so needed to rest". "We have been told the plane will take off later today [Thursday] once the pilot has rested," they added. "The stress this has caused these vulnerable people is incredibly serious." Border security minister Alex Norris told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Mornings: "There have been a number of commercial flights that have gone yesterday. We have chartered a flight out of Oman that wasn't able to leave last night for operational reasons. "We expect that to be leaving today, we expect there to be multiple more flights following that. "So I know people are feeling stressed, our people are on the ground, including at the airport, helping them support them through that. "We've helped them make sure they've found hotel rooms that we paid for to support them through that process. I know it's frustrating, but these things obviously are fast moving and do take a little time to stand up." Planes chartered by other European governments have already brought home some of their citizens. A German Lufthansa plane from Oman laned in Frankfurt early this morning, while a Spanish flight touched down in Madrid. Air traffic in the Middle East has been thrown into chaos by Iran firing drones and missiles at US bases in the region in retaliation for attacks on its country. However, some commercial flights are now operating and the prime minister said more than 1,000 Britons had now managed to get home. Read more from Sky News:Stranded in the Middle East? What you need to know British Airways is among those that have been able to restart a few flights back to the UK. Its service from Muscat in Oman landed at Heathrow shortly after 8am. Emirates flights from Dubai also arrived at Heathrow and Manchester this morning. Muscat has emerged as a key location for people trying to leave the Middle East - it can be reached by road from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with journeys of about 300 miles (482km).

Yalda Hakim, who hosts international news show The World With Yalda Hakim, won presenter of the year, home news correspondent Mollie Malone was named emerging talent of the year, and 24 Hours In The Kill Zone by international news correspondent John Sparks won in the digital journalism category. It is the ninth year in a row Sky News has won the channel of the year award. Executive Chairman David Rhodes said: "We are so proud to continue the rich legacy of Sky News in live and breaking news for people across the UK and, especially at this time, around the world. "Sky News has changed so much since we first won this award, when we were a single TV channel. "Adding streaming and digital audiences, we've never left behind that commitment to eyewitness video that the judges have recognised, which makes it more meaningful for so many hardworking colleagues to receive this award." Yousra Elbagir: TV journalist of the year Elbagir has reported extensively on the war in Sudan over the last year, including an investigation into the "killing fields" where thousands have been targeted. "It is a crisis that has slipped from global attention even as the suffering worsens," she said. "The siege of my hometown, Khartoum, and the destruction of my family home brought the realities of this war painfully close - a reminder of what's at stake in the stories I share." 'A privilege to be on the ground' Hakim was unable to receive her award in person because she's reporting on the ground in the Middle East. She has also reported from Israel and Ukraine and has interviewed numerous world leaders in the past year. "During one of the most intense and consequential periods for global affairs it's a privilege to be on the ground, face to face with the people most impacted by conflict," she said. Among her interviews was one with Pakistan's defence minister who, when asked about funding and training terrorists, said his country had been "doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades". Malone has covered growing issues with safety in UK prisons including how drones are being used to transport contraband inside. She has also reported on criticism of the government's violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy. Sparks' digital journalism award follows his coverage after he joined Ukrainian troops in an area targeted by explosive-carrying drones. Like Hakim, his coverage of the war in the Middle East means he was not able to accept his award in person. Sky News also had nominations for deputy political editor Sam Coates in the political journalist of the year category; data and forensic correspondent Tom Cheshire was nominated for specialist journalist of the year, special correspondent Alex Crawford was also nominated in the television journalist of the year category. And Sky News' coverage of Syria: After Assad was also nominated in the news coverage - international category.

Joani Reid, who was elected in East Kilbride and Strathaven at the last general election, issued a statement after the Metropolitan Police announced three arrests on Wednesday morning as part of a counter-terrorism investigation under the National Security Act. The force did not name the suspects - all men, aged 39, 43, and 68 - but one of them is her husband, David Taylor. They have all been released on bail, the Met Police said on Thursday morning. Ms Reid said: "I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law. "I am not part of my husband's business activities, and neither I nor my children are part of this investigation, and we should not be treated by media organisations as though we are. "Above all I expect media organisations to respect my children's privacy." Read more from Sky News:Can Mahmood save Labour?Why wars are bad news for UK-US ties She also said she had never been to China, never spoken about the country or its regime in parliament, and also never knowingly met any Chinese businesses, diplomats, or government employees while serving as an MP. "I am not any sort of admirer or apologist for the Chinese Communist Party's dictatorship," she added. Ms Reid is the granddaughter of trade unionist Jimmy Reid and served as a councillor in Lewisham, south London, for eight years before becoming an MP. Her husband is listed on the MP's register of interests as a director of Earthcott Limited, a lobbying firm. Government 'deeply concerned' Security minister Dan Jarvis made a statement in the Commons following news of the arrests. He told MPs the government - which has sought to forge closer economic ties with China - is "deeply concerned by an increasing pattern of covert activity from Chinese state-linked actors targeting UK democracy". "If there is proven evidence of attempts by China to interfere with UK sovereign affairs, we will impose severe consequences and hold all actors involved to account," he added. Tories question Labour's China approach Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Beijing earlier this year and planning permission has been granted for a controversial "super embassy" in London. Mr Jarvis told MPs "it continues to be in our long-term strategic interests to engage with China". But the Conservatives accused Labour of pursuing a "failed policy of appeasement". Shadow cabinet minister Alex Burghart called for the Chinese ambassador to the UK to be summoned and told interference "will no longer be tolerated". He also said China should be placed on the highest tier of the government's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

Hurzeler's Brighton lost 1-0 to the Premier League leaders thanks to Bukayo Saka's early strike - which for 87 minutes was Arsenal's only shot on target of the game. At a furious Amex Stadium, the home fans booed the officials and the away team over time-wasting, and Hurzeler felt Arsenal went too far. Brighton 0-1 Arsenal - Match report and highlightsAs it happened | Teams | Match statsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 In his post-match press conference, Hurzeler complained that: Only one team tried to play footballArsenal make their own rules during matchesHe would never tell his team to play like thatArsenal keeper David Raya went down 'injured' three times with no punishmentThe league needs to find a way to punish itNobody - apart from Arsenal fans - enjoyed the gameSupporters deserve better In response to Hurzeler's strong criticisms, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: "What a surprise! "You just go back to the previous games and you'll find a lot of comments like this always. "I love my players. That's the highlight. I love my players, we love our players and I love the way we compete. "I think they [critics] love our players. I mean, every time they talk about our players, I think they are the most loved ones in the country." Asked if he cares about what other managers think, Arteta replied: "Care? Yeah. Depends. On the comments. And the purpose of that." See below for everything Fabian Hurzeler said in an explosive press conference about Arsenal's style of play and the way Premier League football is going: His thoughts on the game... Hurzeler: "I think statistics never lie. We conceded one shot on the goal, we created a lot of chances, we weren't that effective. Also in the final third we could have been more clinical, more calm, we could have made better decisions. "We could have even created more chances, but overall, like you said, in the end we lost, so we are all disappointed regarding the performance. "I love the effort from my boys, I loved how they played football. I think there was only one team who tried to play football today and therefore I'm proud of how they did it. "We have to keep working on the details, we have to keep improving the small margins in the final third to create more chances, but that's our job, our responsibility, and we will keep working." On David Raya going down on three separate occasions during the game Hurzeler: "I ask one question, did you see in the Premier League game a goalkeeper going down three times? No? So I think we shouldn't waste too many words about that tonight. We should focus on us, we should focus on our performance. We can't control these kinds of things. "I think therefore the Premier League has to find the rule and it's not my business. I made my point before the game and I stick to it, in the end we are football coaches, so no other football coach to manage the game, to help the team to win, and therefore the focus is on it." How difficult it is to generate rhythm vs Arsenal Hurzeler: "Very difficult, very difficult, but we tried it, we tried it hard. We tried to keep the ball moving, we tried to keep creating chances, and in the end I think these kinds of opponents you can only punish by winning against them. "So today I have no arguments on my side, if I had a 2-1 win, a deserved 2-1 win, I could speak differently. So therefore we need to find a way to punish it, we need to find a way to find solutions against these kinds of teams and that's our responsibility, so there we have to keep working. "Complaining doesn't help, so that's why focus is on us." 'I will never be a manager who plays like that' Hurzeler: "There are different kinds of winning, so if they win the Premier League, no one will ask how they win the Premier League. I think you can really feel that they do everything now to win this game and in the end it's about the rules. "If the Premier League, if the referee allows everything then it's difficult, then they make their own rules. At the moment I have the feeling Arsenal are doing their own rules, no matter how they are playing. That's why I think it's difficult to judge that. "Overall, like I said, I will never be that kind of manager who tries to win in that way, I want to do well, I want my players to keep improving and keep playing football on the pitch and in the end, of course, every team will manage and waste time, but I think there has to be a limit and the limit has to be set by the Premier League, the limit has to be set by the referees, at the moment they just can do what they want." 'Did anyone enjoy that? No chance.' Hurzeler: "Everyone here in the room, did you really enjoy this football game? I'm sure maybe one raises his arm because he's a big Arsenal fan, but besides that, no chance. "So, that's why, again, it's just a repetition, we waste too much time talking about Arsenal and their game. "It's really focusing on us, focusing on the positive things, focusing on the effort my team gave today and they deserved more, but again, we didn't get the result we deserved, so we have to keep working harder to punish them the next time." Is it bad if Arsenal win the league like that? Hurzeler: "Then they are champions, but I think it's always the way we just spoke about, the way of winning, which kind of way you are choosing. And if they win, I said it: no one will ask how they win, then they deserve to win it, "But in the end we have to make the limits, or the Premier League has to make the limits. Where will this go in the future? That's my question, where will this go? "Like, at one point, one game you play 60 minutes, and then when you play against Arsenal only 50 minutes, then it's 10 minutes difference, so is this for what the supporters are paying for? Do you get my point?" Is it the referee's fault? Hurzeler: "It's difficult, I said it to him: [referee Chris Kavanagh]: it's difficult for him, so I won't complain about the referee. Do you want to send off the goalkeeper with two yellow cards for wasting time? This will never happen, so what should he do? "That's the thing, that's why I think you need rules, you need limits, because that's also what he admits to me at half-time. I didn't talk even about the penalty we might receive before the half-time, we just talked about how can you reduce the time of waste, and he says it's even difficult for him. "So that's why what I said is making clear rules and I think that's responsibility from the Premier League, because then you can protect the referee. "In the end, you can't go on the referee because of that, like, they just try to make their job the best they can do, but they have to stick to some things and I think the Premier League definitely have to help them more." Analysis: Were Hurzeler's complaints justified - or a deflection tactic? Sky Sports' Nick Wright at the Amex Stadium: Fabian Hurzeler's comments will dominate the fallout to the game. He had made a point of raising the time-wasting issue in his pre-match press conference so it was no surprise to hear him return to the subject after a fractious evening which ended in defeat for his side. His frustration was justified, at least to some extent. Having taken an early lead, Arsenal were clearly eager to disrupt the flow of the game, provoking the ire of the home fans as well as the manager, who spent much of the night remonstrating with the fourth official. This was an ugly encounter. Its stop-start nature certainly suited the visitors better than Brighton. But, against an Arsenal side clearly out-of-sorts, Hurzeler might also look at his own side's shortcomings. They had more than enough possession to hurt Arsenal but couldn't. Their 11 shots were worth just 0.8 expected goals, according to Opta, and for all their dominance of the ball and territory, it was telling that Raya didn't have a save to make after the 63rd minute, when Mats Wieffer headed directly at him. Hurzeler has succeeded in shaping the narrative in the wake of the game. But his complaints should be of little concern to the Arsenal fans who sang 'we're going to win the league' in the away end after the final whistle. This ugly victory was one to savour for them.

Six rockets, only one of which the Israelis deemed worth intercepting, the rest falling on open land. Follow live updates on the war Israel seized its chance, launching massive air strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut. There are evacuation orders now in place for anyone living south of the Litani river. That's around 10% of Lebanon's entire landmass which Israel wants cleared so that it can have a go at doing what it has always wanted to do - the dispatch of Hezbollah once and for all, just as it hopes to do with the militant group's Iranian sponsor. The sounds of war The hilltop town of Metula in northernmost Israel is the best vantage point over into Lebanon. Its name literally means "the lookout" in Arabic. Beyond the concrete barrier, which snakes along the mountainside between the two countries, there are the shells of bombed-out villages destroyed in Israel's last war with Lebanon. Now the sounds of this one ring out across the valley. Machine-gun fire from Israeli attack helicopters targeting Hezbollah launchers. Grad or Katyusha rockets are coming the other way. There is precious little time to take cover when fire is incoming at this range. We filmed what we had to and left. You take cover where you can The IDF says they believe Iran and Hezbollah are coordinating their strike action, with simultaneous barrages coming towards Israel from both directions. If the alerts sound on your phone, it's from Iran and you have two minutes to find shelter. If it's the sound of a rocket up in Metula, you take cover where you can. The fight is on Since Monday, across most of Israel, there has been a lull in the pace of missiles coming from Iran. Up in the north though, it's a different story. You know that the fight with Hezbollah is back on and that Hezbollah is fighting back. You can hear it loud and clear. Read more from Sky News:Iran has made a 'big mistake', says ex-spy chiefHow Trump has had 'the last laugh' Lebanon is reeling from Israel's air strikes and from the thousands fleeing their homes all across the country's south. The Lebanese government is furious at Hezbollah for bringing war back to a country which has suffered enough. Israel is hoping to squeeze Hezbollah between a rock and a hard place, by pummelling its leadership and military capabilities and hoping that the Lebanese government, for its part, enforces the group's disarmament. At the same time, Israel says it does not intend to evacuate its civilians from the north, as it did after 7 October. It must not consider Hezbollah the foe it once did. Life scored by sirens We were in a supermarket getting supplies. Another alert, and the tannoy directed customers to the bunker. The first people in were Thai supermarket workers, who clearly weren't enjoying their day jobs. Israelis seemed more relaxed. They are used to the sirens by now. One war follows the next in such quick succession. But one girl stayed sitting long after the all-clear had come, her head in her hands. She was having a panic attack.

He was also disqualified from driving for 17 years. The grime artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW struck 20-year-old Yubin Tamang last October. Clarke-Samuel, 41, had pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in Ilford, northeast London. Mr Tamang, who had come to the UK from Nepal to study, died in hospital from his injuries two days after the crash. Speaking after the sentencing, a spokesperson for Mr Tamang's parents said: "We speak today with hearts broken beyond repair. "Our only child, a precious soul has been taken from us far too soon. He came to the UK to study and create a better life for himself and his family. Justin Clarke-Samuel has stolen our son's future and ours with it. "We are relieved that Justin Clarke-Samuel pleaded guilty and that he has now been jailed, but we can never forgive him for what he has done." The victim's mother, Sharmila Tamang, had earlier broken down in court, describing the "extreme pain" and "unimaginable sense of loss" of losing her only child. Evidence showed that Clarke-Samuel, 41, was driving his BMW M5 at 74mph in a 30mph zone moments before he hit Mr Tamang as he crossed Redbridge Lane at 11.33pm on 18 October. Clarke-Samuel then failed to stop at the scene. As the judge summarised the case, Clarke-Samuel, who was dressed all in black, sat in the dock with his eyes closed. He showed no emotion as the sentence was handed down. He has been in custody since a preliminary appearance at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 27 October. Judge Mark Lucraft KC told Clarke-Samuel that CCTV footage showed a "quite appalling litany of incidents" leading up to the fatal collision which he described as "simply shocking". After the crash, Clarke-Samuel had continued to drive for eight miles before going home and having six or seven shots of Ciroc vodka and a "cannabis cookie", the court heard. When he was arrested several hours later, the BMW was found parked near his home, with significant damage including a smashed windscreen, extensive marks on the bonnet, damage to the front bumper and a missing wing mirror cover. The court was told the defendant had claimed he had driven dangerously because he feared someone was following him, but no evidence of a pursuit was found on CCTV. The judge noted Clarke-Samuel's "genuine remorse" and previous good work in the community, saying: "Your music has provided you with a following and a significant financial reward... I acknowledge that you have used that to good effect and done much to support many others." He went on to say it was a "real shame" that "all that good work is marred by driving in drink and taking the life of another young man". Ghetts describes his 'extreme regret, shame and remorse' Speaking for the defence, Benjamin Aina KC, told the court that Clarke-Samuel had written a letter in which he expressed his remorse for his actions on that night. Mr Aina said the father-of-two wanted to apologise to "the family of Mr Tamang, the community at large, to his own family, and to the court for his actions on that Saturday night of October last year". Reading an extract from Clarke-Samuel's letter, Mr Aina said: "I write from a place of extreme regret, shame and remorse… I cannot express the enormous feeling of guilt and shame for the suffering I have caused." The letter went on: "I want Mr Tamang's family to know that I am so truly sorry. I offer no excuses, and I have let my family and community down." Erratic driving and a further collision The court was shown CCTV footage of Clarke-Samuel driving erratically through the streets of London and showed the moment Mr Tamang was hit by the car. Prosecutor Philip McGhee told the court Clarke-Samuel's vehicle had thrown Mr Tamang into the air before he crashed to the ground in the road. Mr McGee said Mr Tamang was hit at 67mph, more than double the permitted maximum speed in that area. The court was also told Clarke-Samuel had been involved in a collision with a Mercedes on the same night, and had narrowly avoided striking a cyclist. In December, Clarke-Samuel admitted a charge of dangerous driving in Tavistock Place, in the Bloomsbury area of central London, and on other roads in Camden, Islington and Hackney ahead of the crash. The court heard that Clarke-Samuel has 12 previous convictions for 27 offences, including robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, dating back to 2000. Speaking outside the court after the sentencing, Shani Taggart, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Justin Clarke-Samuel knew he was in no fit state to drive and there was clear evidence of his excessive speed and disregard for road users as he drove incredibly dangerously across our city. "After presenting this evidence, we secured guilty pleas to these two charges and today's sentence will see Clarke-Samuel face the consequences of his fatal decision to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking." Detective Sergeant Faye Cook, who led the Met's investigation, said: "We hope today's sentencing brings some measure of comfort to Yubin's family, while also serving as a reminder to the public of the devastating consequences of dangerous driving." Who is Ghetts? The rapper and songwriter, a two-time Mercury Prize nominee, has collaborated on tracks with Skepta, Stormzy and Ed Sheeran, and performed at Glastonbury several times, including in 2024. He won best male act at the 2021 MOBO Awards and received the MOBO pioneer award in 2024. He also starred as a gang leader called Krazy in the Netflix sci-fi series Supacell about five black south Londoners who unexpectedly develop superpowers.

As the war in the Middle East enters its sixth day, questions remain over the prime minister's stance - but did a cabinet revolt shape the UK's response? Reports suggest Sir Keir Starmer was in favour of granting the US access to UK military bases sooner, but was overruled by an alliance of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Attorney General Lord Hermer. Sam and Anne unpack the power dynamics at the top of government and the pressure the PM faces from international allies - some of whom are wondering which side Britain is on. Away from the conflict, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils tougher immigration plans in a major speech - but will the rhetoric cross the line? Plus, the duo have insider gossip from Morgan McSweeney's leaving do, the PM's former chief of staff who resigned over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

It had become clear during last month's two pre-season testing events in Bahrain that the team were experiencing major issues with their Honda power unit, the first supplied to them in a new partnership for 2026 with the Japanese manufacturer. The extent of the issues were laid bare on Thursday morning as Newey held a press conference with Honda executive Koji Watanabe in Melbourne, at which they revealed the power unit's vibration problem was not only impacting the functionality of the car but also the safety of drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in Sunday's 58-lap race. Martin Brundle's 2026 season preview | New F1 rules and racing terms explainedWhen to watch the Australian GP live on Sky SportsF1 2026: Calendar, line-ups, new regulations, how to watch on Sky SportsNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Newey said: "Fernando is of the feeling that he can't do more than 25 laps consecutively before he will risk permanent nerve damage to his hands. Lance is of the opinion that he can't do more than 15 laps before that threshold. "I think there's no point in (not) being open and honest in this meeting (press conference) on our expectations. It's something that unfortunately Koji and I haven't had a chance to discuss properly prior to this meeting. "We are going to have to be very heavily restricted on how many laps we do in the race until we get on top of the source of the vibration and improve the vibration at source." Along with concern for the drivers, Watanabe confirmed that Honda are also unable to run the power unit at full capacity due to the vibration issue. Watanabe said: "During the Bahrain pre-season test, we experienced unexpected vibration, which caused damage to battery-related components of the power unit. As a result, we were unable to complete the mileage we had originally targeted. "The engineers from Honda and Aston Martin are working closely as one team to develop and evaluate the multiple countermeasures to issue. "Based on extensive testing, we will introduce countermeasures, what we believe to be the most effective solution at this stage, starting this week. However, its effectiveness cannot yet be fully guaranteed under the real track condition. So certain conditions will be applied to power unit operation this week. "Honda and Aston Martin will continue working closely together as one team, and further measures are already under consideration. So, we are not able to share the technical details, so we ask for your patience as we continue working towards unlocking our full performance potential." Given that Formula 1 has introduced completely new power units for the first time since 2014, with a shift towards more electrical power as the sport attempts to become more sustainable, there were expected to be teething issues. However, it is a major shock that Honda, who powered Red Bull's Max Verstappen to four successive championships from 2021-2024, have got it so badly wrong, while first-time engine manufacturers Red Bull and Audi appear to be competitive. Watanabe said he was unable to give a timeline for how long it will take Honda to get their power unit to a competitive level, as he made the concerning admission that they have yet to find the "root cause" of the issue. He added: "Of course, I want to hurry up, but at this moment, it's quite difficult to say when and how." Despite what appears to be a dire situation for Aston Martin during Newey's first season in charge, he insisted that the team retain faith in their engine supplier. He said: "Do I believe in our partners, in Honda's ability to bring that power up and to be competitive? Absolutely. They have a proven track record and we have total faith." Stroll makes 'electrocution' comparison | Alonso explains 'numb' feeling While both Alonso and Stroll played down the level of pain the vibrations were causing them, their attempts to explain the sensations they experienced in the cockpit during testing reiterated the seriousness of the situation. Stroll said: "I guess just like electrocute yourself in a chair or something like that, and it's not far off. It's a very uncomfortable vibration. It's bad for the engine but it's also bad for the human inside the car. We need to just get on top of it but I think we will." Alonso added: "The driver, we feel those as well and feel a little bit numb in the fingers and feet as well because of this low frequency all the time in the car." Despite Newey setting low expectations for Sunday's race, Alonso expressed hope that a solution found since Bahrain could enable him to make it to the chequered flag in Melbourne. "I hope to finish the race, first of all," he said. "It's true that in Bahrain and Barcelona we faced these anomalous vibrations coming from the engine. I think they are understood. There were a couple of solutions on the dyno since Bahrain, so hopefully we will have a better feeling in FP1. "I'm optimistic that after the changes they made the last week, we can have a more normal weekend. If we can finish the race unexpectedly, that would be a good first race of the year." Stroll added: "It all depends how much we've improved since Bahrain. If we still have the same vibration issues we had with the car in Bahrain, it's going to be hard to do much more than 10-15 laps. "If we resolved those issues the last couple of weeks, then I think we can go much further into the race. Time will tell." 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