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Will the new F1 season spring up any surprises?

Will the new F1 season spring up any surprises?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Three rookies are set to make their race debuts and Azarbaijan will make it's Formula One debut even as Sebastian Vettel, Nico Rosberg pose to challenge odds on favourite Lewis Hamilton.

F1: Stroll ends Mercedes' streak with shock pole in Turkey

F1: Stroll ends Mercedes' streak with shock pole in Turkey

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Canadian Lance Stroll celebrated an astonishing first Formula One pole position for Racing Point in a crazy weather-hit Turkish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

F1: Hamilton wins Italian GP in style to take Championship lead

F1: Hamilton wins Italian GP in style to take Championship lead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The triple champion, who started the race from a record 69th career pole position, led Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas to a runaway one-two finish in front of the massed ranks of red-shirted Ferrari fans.

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Ferrari's Leclerc is fastest in F1 testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Ferrari driver's best time of one minute 16.231 seconds was close to the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix pole time by Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes.

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

F1: Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari next year

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Spaniard Carlos Sainz will make a dream move to Ferrari next year, with Australian Daniel Ricciardo replacing him at McLaren, as Formula One's driver carousel took another big twirl on Thursday with the 2020 season yet to start. Ferrari said 25-year-old Sainz, who replaces four times World champion Sebastian Vettel alongside young Monegasque Charles Leclerc at the sport's most glamorous team, had signed for 2021 and 2022.

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The start of the Formula One season was pushed back to July from March due to the pandemic, with extensive changes made to the 2020 calendar.

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had made a corrupt agreement in an attempt to stay in charge of the sport, according to claims by German media company Constantin Medien.

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

The wait is over! Ferrari unveil new F1 car for new era

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Ferrari presented the SF90 with plenty of fanfare at their Maranello factory.

F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The race would be a second Grand Prix in the United States after the one in Austin, Texas.

Albon denies penalised Leclerc a virtual F1 hat-trick

Albon denies penalised Leclerc a virtual F1 hat-trick

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The Thai's victory over his Ferrari rival gave Red Bull something to celebrate on a day that should have seen the return of Max Verstappen's home Dutch Grand Prix after a 35-year absence.

2017 F1 season may split the men from the boys, reckons Hamilton

2017 F1 season may split the men from the boys, reckons Hamilton

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton has warned that Formula One's new cars, while better looking and thrilling to drive, may not do much for the racing when the season starts in Australia on March 26.

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

Hamilton crashes as F1 starts new turbo era

Hamilton crashes as F1 starts new turbo era

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Lewis Hamilton walked away from a heavy crash after putting in the first laps of Formula One's new turbo era in testing with Mercedes on Tuesday.

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Formula One has said it hopes to get the season started some time in the European summer with a reduced calendar of 15-18 races.

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Ferrari's Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held off Lewis Hamilton to win his first Formula One race on Sunday in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Red Bull suffers another trophy malfunction!

Red Bull suffers another trophy malfunction!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Red Bull suffered a second trophy malfunction in a week on Sunday after the one handed to the winning constructor at the Belgian Grand Prix was broken after a celebratory team photograph.

F1 driver award goes to...

F1 driver award goes to...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Dutch teenager Max Verstappen has won Formula One's Driver of the Day award for the third time in nine races after finishing second for Red Bull in Austria on Sunday.

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Red Bull had F1 talks with VW before emissions scandal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Red Bull were talking to Volkswagen about a Formula One partnership before a diesel emissions scandal seemingly scuppered plans, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

F1: Rosberg ends season on a hat-trick high with Abu Dhabi win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nico Rosberg ended the Formula One season on a winning high in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with team mate and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton following him home in a record 12th one-two finish for dominant Mercedes.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari lick wounds after bad day at home

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari lick wounds after bad day at home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Ferrari felt the pain on Sunday after emerging with just two points from a hard day in front of their home fans at the Italian Grand Prix.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

F1 to have new qualifying format this season: Ecclestone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Formula One will have a new qualifying format this season as part of changes that will help make the sport more exciting, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

F1: Bottas pips Hamilton to British GP pole

F1: Bottas pips Hamilton to British GP pole

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The Finn was a mere 0.006 of a second quicker than the five times world champion as the two Silver Arrows once again locked out the front row of the grid on a cloudy afternoon at Silverstone.

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Summer Journeys And Nannari Sherbat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,

Hulkenberg back in F1 after Perez fails COVID-19 test

Hulkenberg back in F1 after Perez fails COVID-19 test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Germany's Nico Hulkenberg will replace Racing Point driver Sergio Perez at this weekend's British Formula One Grand Prix after the Mexican was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test result. Hulkenberg, a veteran of 177 Grands Prix, raced for the team when they were known as Force India. He competed for Renault last season.

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Who's Raina Taking A Ride With?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Marc Marquez and Suresh Raina rode around the Buddha International Circuit in a Royal Enfield Classic with a sidecar.

F1: 'I don't play mind games, I just drive fast'

F1: 'I don't play mind games, I just drive fast'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'Hopefully if I am performing at my best, then there will be issues -- because they (Ferrari) will be upset about it'

Why KYC Is Important

Why KYC Is Important

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'Clients deemed higher-risk are required to update their KYC more frequently.'

F1 reports two COVID-19 positives ahead of Hungarian GP

F1 reports two COVID-19 positives ahead of Hungarian GP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A statement said 4,997 tests had been carried out on drivers, teams and personnel from July 10-16.

Spanish Grand Prix: Verstappen makes F1 history; Mercedes crash out

Spanish Grand Prix: Verstappen makes F1 history; Mercedes crash out

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Dutch teenager Max Verstappen became Formula One's youngest race winner on Sunday in a sensational Spanish Grand Prix that saw dominant Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg collide on the opening lap.

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Schumacher name will return to Formula One next season with Mick, son of Ferrari great and seven-times world champion Michael, announced on Wednesday as a race driver for the US-owned Haas team.

F1 wants teams to get the message on radio use

F1 wants teams to get the message on radio use

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Formula One has banned from next week's Singapore Grand Prix all radio communications that help improve the performance of the car or driver in a move that could add another twist to the title battle between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Ecclestone rejects German firm's claims of corrupt F1 sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A firm's claim for more than $100 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone is far-fetched and relies on confessions from a jailed banker who is a "fantasist", a lawyer for the Formula One boss argued on Wednesday.

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg swept to pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row after a wet qualifying session.

F1: All COVID-19 tests negative ahead of Austrian GP

F1: All COVID-19 tests negative ahead of Austrian GP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

All Formula One drivers, teams and personnel have tested negative for COVID-19 ahead of the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, the sport said on Saturday. Anyone entering the paddock at the Red Bull Ring must have a clean bill of health and is being tested every five days by private medical teams.

Russian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton closes in on F1 title; Force India on podium

Russian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton closes in on F1 title; Force India on podium

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton won a dramatic Russian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday to take a huge step towards his third world championship after Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg retired with throttle failure.

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Russian F1 organisers say race stays despite WADA sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Promoters of the Russian F1 Grand Prix, ROSGONKI, said that the contract for the Sochi race was signed in 2010, long before the start of WADA's probing and are confident that the race will be held next year as well

Hamilton back on track next week in Mercedes F1 test

Hamilton back on track next week in Mercedes F1 test

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Six-times Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton will be back on track at Silverstone next week for the first time since February as Mercedes gear up for the start of the delayed Formula One season. Mercedes said on Twitter that Hamilton will be in his title-winning 2018 Mercedes W09 car on Wednesday, with team mate Valtteri Bottas driving on Tuesday, to practise protocols for the July 5 Austrian opener.

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Tolerance is an elementary principle of our team and we are enriched by diversity in all its forms.'