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Hamilton is better for business: F1 boss tells Rosberg

Hamilton is better for business: F1 boss tells Rosberg

Rediff.com24 May 2015

World champion Lewis Hamilton is better for Formula One than either Sebastian Vettel or Nico Rosberg, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Sunday.

Fans vote for F1's most influential person

Fans vote for F1's most influential person

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since he suffered serious head injuries in a ski accident in 2013, beat former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone with 61 per cent of the vote in a head-to-head final.

PIX: Trailblazers topple Supernovas for maiden title

PIX: Trailblazers topple Supernovas for maiden title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The summit clash turned out to be a low-scoring affair and it was not the best advert for women's cricket with strokeplay proving to be extremely difficult on a slow surface.

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Women's T20 challenge: Supernovas eye third straight title

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The Supernovas, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been invincible so far winning all the previous two editions.

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The T20 Challenge, to be played during the IPL play-offs, will begin with last year's finalist Supernovas taking on Velocity in the opening game.

Three parties interested in buying Formula One, says boss

Three parties interested in buying Formula One, says boss

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Formula One could have new owners by the end of the year with three parties currently interested, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday.

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Teen sensation Shafali is World No 1 batter in T20s

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Teenage Indian batting sensation Shafali Verma on Wednesday rose to the top spot in the ICC women's T20 International rankings, riding on her stellar run at the T20 World Cup in Australia. The 16-year-old Verma takes over from New Zealand's Suzie Bates, who had been the top batter since October 2018 after wresting the spot from West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor.

F1 to return to 2015 qualifying format

F1 to return to 2015 qualifying format

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Formula One will revert to its 2015 qualifying format at next week's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai and for the remainder of the season, the governing FIA said in a statement on Thursday after backing down in the face of opposition from teams.

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

India captain Mithali reclaims No.1 position in ODIs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India captain Mithali Raj's excellent show in the three-match series against England has helped her grab the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings for the eighth time in her stellar 22-year international career.

2nd ODI: Mithali's 59 in vain as England beat India by 5 wkts

2nd ODI: Mithali's 59 in vain as England beat India by 5 wkts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

England Women register a five-wicket win over India Women and grab an unassailable 2-0 lead

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Formula One faces its biggest shake-up in decades with the announcement on Wednesday that US cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media has agreed to take control of the cash-generating glamour sport.

India will be hard to beat: England skipper Knight

India will be hard to beat: England skipper Knight

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The one-off Test against India, scheduled to be held from 16-19 June, starts an important summer for Knight's team that has an Ashes series followed by a World Cup title defense in New Zealand.

Mallya dismisses speculation of Force India sale

Mallya dismisses speculation of Force India sale

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Troubled Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya dismissed speculation of a possible sale of his team to Australian David Brabham or Formula One's former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Indian Grand Prix is likely to be dropped from next year's Formula One calendar as Russia prepares for its debut, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters.

Will Hamilton get back to winning ways at Spanish Grand Prix?

Will Hamilton get back to winning ways at Spanish Grand Prix?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The British Grand Prix is set for a record 150,000-strong crowd in July with home hero Lewis Hamilton an even bigger draw after recent setbacks, Silverstone circuit managing director Patrick Allen said on Thursday.

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Bisht returned with impressive figures of four for 25 to help Indian women defend a modest a 203-run target

F1 heir in bikini, swimsuit model and Nasri's secret date

F1 heir in bikini, swimsuit model and Nasri's secret date

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Tamara Ecclestone was seen sporting a skimpy blue bikini in order to achieve an all-over sun-kissed glow as she hits the beach in Dubai.

It's a dog's life in Formula One

It's a dog's life in Formula One

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

A dog's life in Formula One, if your owner is Lewis Hamilton, means a VIP pass to the races and being pampered by the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

WT20 WC: It's in-form India vs formidable England in SF

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Indians are in red-hot form, but history favours England, who have won all the five WT20 matches played between the two sides, when they meet in the semi-finals of the ICC women's World Cup on Thursday.

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts over whether the inaugural Grand Prix of America, to be held in New Jersey next year will go ahead.

Singapore GP set for five-year F1 contract extension

Singapore GP set for five-year F1 contract extension

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Formula One has agreed terms with Singapore to extend the country's grand prix contract for five years after September's race, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

F1's successful return leaves US wanting more

F1's successful return leaves US wanting more

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Lewis Hamilton claimed the victory and Red Bull clinched the constructors title but the biggest winner at the US Grand Prix was Formula One with commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone immediately calling for more races in America.

England's women cricketers to return to training

England's women cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.

Formula One warming up for Singapore IPO

Formula One warming up for Singapore IPO

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has recommended Singapore as the best place to float the motor racing business, seeking to tap Asian enthusiasm for international sporting brands.

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday asserted that the troubled Indian Grand Prix has run out of time for a 2015 return and its organisers must settle the contractual obligations for a possible comeback in 2016.

3rd ODI: Mithali, Mandhana and spinners script India's 1st win of England tour

3rd ODI: Mithali, Mandhana and spinners script India's 1st win of England tour

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Mithali Raj played a captain's knock to guide India Women to a consolation four-wicket win over England

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

International Automobile Federation (FIA) vice president Carlos Gracia has defended his decision to declare Bahrain a safe destination for motor racing following criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

No Istanbul Grand Prix in 2012: Turkish media

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Istanbul will not host a Formula One Grand Prix in 2012 due to a disagreement between Turkish officials and F1 commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone over payments to stage the race, Turkish media reported on Friday.

'Alonso needs to do more for F1'

'Alonso needs to do more for F1'

Rediff.com7 May 2006

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says Fernando Alonso needs to put more back into the sport as world champion

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The two teams said they had been reassured by Formula One's approach under chairman Chase Carey and his new management team, who had "brought a new culture of transparency to the sport".

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Monaco signs 10-year extension for F1 race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Monaco has signed a 10-year contract extension for its Grand Prix only weeks after Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggested the sport could live without the showcase race.

Bernie can wait: Dennis

Bernie can wait: Dennis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

F1: Caterham and Marussia to miss next races

F1: Caterham and Marussia to miss next races

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The struggling Caterham and Marussia Formula One teams will both miss next week's U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Saturday.

ICC T20 Rankings: Shafali loses top spot, slips to third

ICC T20 Rankings: Shafali loses top spot, slips to third

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Shafali Verma (744 points) had grabbed the top spot at the end of the league stage of the just-concluded women's T20 World Cup in Australia which the hosts won for an unprecedented fifth time.

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The Russian Grand Prix could become a night race as early as 2017, according to Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organisers.

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Vietnam to host F1 race in Hanoi from 2020

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The South-East Asian country is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and will give the region four races on the calendar again after the departure of Malaysia last year.

British Grand Prix still under threat

British Grand Prix still under threat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said improvements have to be made on the circuit if the event is to continue.

Briatore wants to stay friends with Bernie

Briatore wants to stay friends with Bernie

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Renault team boss Flavio Briatore refuses to allow his friendship with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone be soured by plans for a breakaway championship.

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Formula One announces five-year deal with LG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

LG will become an official sponsor of Formula One with the company's branding to be visible on the international broadcast feed, timekeeping systems and graphics. LG will also acquire marketing rights as the sport's official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.