Odd News: Lizard Halts F1 Practice, Verstappen on Swearing, and Heroic Viticulture in Spain

A lizard halted Singapore Grand Prix practice, Verstappen addressed concerns over F1 drivers' language, and grape harvesters in Spain's Ribeira Sacra performed 'heroic viticulture'. These odd news briefs highlight unusual events from the worlds of motor racing and winemaking.

Odd news swept the world of motor racing as a large lizard halted the final practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday. Formula One marshals rushed to catch the rogue reptile, which made a sudden burst of speed across the circuit, amusing the drivers.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen expressed frustration over calls for F1 drivers to curb their language. Responding to FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem's comparison of drivers to foul-mouthed rappers, Verstappen suggested that team radio should not be aired if bad language is a concern.

In Spain's Ribeira Sacra wine region, local winegrowers, assisted by Moldovan laborers, defied vertigo to harvest grapes on steep terraced hillsides. The practice, known as 'heroic viticulture,' continues a long tradition in this region noted for its Romanesque churches and monasteries.

(With inputs from agencies.)