News for '-f-1'

F1: Relieved Ricciardo scores first points with Renault

F1: Relieved Ricciardo scores first points with Renault

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'We've still got work to do to get both cars home in the points. We'll take positives from today, but we're trying to find a bit more every weekend.'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA's medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports television the sport would still need a 'red line', however, beyond which racing could not continue.

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The youngest Ferrari race driver since 1961 proved he has what it takes to handle the weight of expectation that comes with driving for the sport's most successful and glamorous team.

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole in Bahrain

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Charles Leclerc seized the first pole position of his Formula One career on Saturday with Ferrari team mate Sebastian Vettel second fastest to lock out the front row for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Mallya quits as Force India F1 director

Mallya quits as Force India F1 director

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Co-owner Vijay Mallya resigned as a director of the Force India Formula One team but will continue to serve as principal and shareholder.

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'If we want to go to Asia, or America, I think it's going to be when we get on planes and have to fly overseas where I think the risk will start to potentially get greater.'

Aus F1 GP: Hamilton dominates season's first practice

Aus F1 GP: Hamilton dominates season's first practice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

After pipping Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel with a lap of one minute 23.599 seconds in the first practice, the Briton shaved almost a second in FP2, his quickest lap clocked at 1:22.60.

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

PIX: Novak Djokovic's epic Ryder Cup golf adventure!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Djokovic was playing alongside world number one golfer with disabilities Kipp Popert as part of Colin Montgomerie's team which also featured Gareth Bale.

F1: What caused Vettel to crash during testing?

F1: What caused Vettel to crash during testing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The crash at turn three of the Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday morning was the first setback for the 2018 runners-up with a new SF90 car that has otherwise looked impressively quick and reliable.

PIX: High-flying F1 champ Hamilton lives life in the fast lane

PIX: High-flying F1 champ Hamilton lives life in the fast lane

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'For him to live the life that he is living and still keep up with such a performance, full credit to him'

F1 Pitlane Tales: Force India to trial new race display system

F1 Pitlane Tales: Force India to trial new race display system

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Formula One is set to test a new on-car display system championed by Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony aimed at helping fans to follow a race without having to take their eyes off the action.

F1: Hamilton hungry for more with new Mercedes

F1: Hamilton hungry for more with new Mercedes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Formula One champions Mercedes ran their new car for the first time at Silverstone on Wednesday with title holder Lewis Hamilton saying he felt 2019 could turn out even better than last season.

Sports Shorts: Sauber F1 renamed Alfa Romeo Racing

Sports Shorts: Sauber F1 renamed Alfa Romeo Racing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'I think we're still the top three teams. Merc (Mercedes) and Ferrari and us. I think we're still going to be leading the pack for now, so, yeah, hopefully we're deep in that front group and have a chance to stand on that podium'

F1: Raikkonen fastest in Jerez; Force India to use old car

F1: Raikkonen fastest in Jerez; Force India to use old car

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Formula One's first pre-season test ended in Jerez with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen fastest.

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Liberty Media, the US firm that completed a takeover of the sport in January, immediately identified digital as an area ripe for development as it seeks to tap lucrative new revenue streams and give fans more of an experience.

F1: Perez tests negative for COVID-19, will race in Spain

F1: Perez tests negative for COVID-19, will race in Spain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'FIA have confirmed that Perez can enter the paddock and compete on the weekend.'

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Races in New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea were dropped from Formula One's official 2014 calendar on Wednesday, with the season remaining at 19 races instead of a record 22.

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

F1: Vettel seeking Belgian break at happy hunting ground

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, winner of 52 races, has gone more than a year since he tasted victory at last year's Belgian race.

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Verstappen, who is 145 points clear of team mate Sergio Perez in the championship and set for a third title well before the end of the season, suggested Wolff should focus on his own team.

PIX: Check out Ferrari's new car for 2020 F1 season

PIX: Check out Ferrari's new car for 2020 F1 season

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Ferrari showed off their 2020 Formula One car with a theatrical show of pride and passion on Tuesday, assuring success-starved fans that it was also very different under the skin to last year's model. The SF1000, marking the Italian team's 1,000th race that comes up this year, is the car Ferrari hope can end six years of Mercedes domination and dash Lewis Hamilton's bid to equal Michael Schumacher's record seven titles.

Rosberg moves closer to F1 title

Rosberg moves closer to F1 title

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Nico Rosberg was hoping to savour, but it must have tasted sweeter than the champagne he drank out of Daniel Ricciardo's boot as the German inched closer to his maiden Formula One title.

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A French doctor treating former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said on Thursday that the German driver was making progress, but will need years to recover.

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Stewards said the sixth new turbocharger exceeded the driver's permitted allocation, triggering the automatic drop.

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Jeddah Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton parted ways with long-term performance coach Angella Cullen.

F1: Bottas takes pole in Abu Dhabi

F1: Bottas takes pole in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The pole was the Finn's second in a row, after Brazil two weeks ago, and fourth of the campaign. Hamilton had been aiming for his 12th of the year.

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Formula One qualifying will be halted under "double-yellow" conditions starting during this weekend's German Grand Prix in a tightening of rules aimed at avoiding a repeat of the controversy surrounding Nico Rosberg's pole in Hungary.

Record 22 races in 2014 'beyond limit' for F1 teams

Record 22 races in 2014 'beyond limit' for F1 teams

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Formula One's record 22 race calendar for 2014 is 'beyond the limit' for teams but looks likely to be trimmed before it becomes definitive, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

Can in-form Hamilton break Schumacher's F1 records?

Can in-form Hamilton break Schumacher's F1 records?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Lewis Hamilton's record already bears comparison to Michael Schumacher's, and in some areas exceeds the great German's achievements.

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne said while he supported cost-cutting, there are other strategic issues under discussion that could force Ferrari to consider racing elsewhere.

F1: Verstappen stands out on 21st birthday

F1: Verstappen stands out on 21st birthday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Max Verstappen celebrated his 21st birthday in style on Sunday with the Red Bull driver carving from the back of the Russian Grand Prix grid to first in the space of 19 laps.

F1: Hamilton says he feels stronger than ever

F1: Hamilton says he feels stronger than ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'I really do believe this weekend we will be in a better position than we were last year'

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

F1: Will Perez stay at Force India?

F1: Will Perez stay at Force India?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sergio Perez expects to have his Formula One future decided before next month's Malaysian Grand Prix and said on Thursday that he is currently weighing up two options.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton beat team mate Nico Rosberg to pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday in a front row sweep for dominant Mercedes.

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Says he rejected Red Bull offer

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton led every lap from pole position to chequered flag, banging in a fastest lap for good measure to emphasise his supremacy

F1: Raikkonen staying at Ferrari in 2018

F1: Raikkonen staying at Ferrari in 2018

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

He and Sebastian Vettel get on well, with the German keen on him staying, and Kimi Raikkonen has shown his loyalty this season by accepting team orders to his detriment.