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Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at criticism from Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo by detailing how much more money the Italian team receive from the sport than their rivals.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

PIX: How Inter Milan bounced back to stun Parma

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Third-placed Inter Milan scored twice in the last six minutes through Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni to snatch a 2-1 win at Parma in Serie A on Sunday despite a subdued display. The scarcely-deserved victory left Inter eight points behind leaders Juventus and four adrift of second-placed Lazio with 10 games each to play.

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to all 11 charges

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Financier Bernard Madoff has pleaded guilty to all 11 charges in one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. He faces as many as 150 years in prison when sentenced.

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

British entrepreneur Richard Branson wants to take over Honda's Formula One team, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. Ecclestone said it is now up to Honda to decide which path to follow.

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

British entrepreneur Richard Branson wants to take over Honda's Formula One team, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Thursday.

Ben Carson officially withdraws from Republican presidential race

Ben Carson officially withdraws from Republican presidential race

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

The four candidates are billionaire real estate magnet Donald Trump; two first term Senators Ted Cruz from Texas and Marco Rubio from Florida and the Ohio Governor John Kasich.

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Clinton, Sanders don't call Trump a racist, but rip him apart

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Clinton avoided giving a direct answer to the question, while Sanders responded by saying that the American people will never elect a president who insults Mexicans, Muslims, women and blacks.

Ecclestone dismisses EPL's 39th game plan

Ecclestone dismisses EPL's 39th game plan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the Premier League's plans to play a 39th match of the season overseas as "not very good", offering to organise a 'big four' mini-tournament instead.

Organisers confident of Australian GP survival

Organisers confident of Australian GP survival

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix are confident the race will retain its place on the Formula One calendar despite reports it is in danger of being scrapped.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Ecclestone says will fight BayernLB damages claim

Ecclestone says will fight BayernLB damages claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said he would fight a $400 million damages claim that German bank BayernLB is planning to file in London over the sale of the motor racing business in 2005.

Australian GP to remain on F1 calendar

Australian GP to remain on F1 calendar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

An agreement for Australia to continue to host a Formula One race until 2015 is expected to be signed within days, local media reported on Sunday. The future of the Australian Grand Prix was placed in jeopardy in March with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone saying that it might be dumped after 2010 unless it switched to a night race to accommodate European television audiences.

Indian F1 race only in 2011

Indian F1 race only in 2011

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

India's date with Formula One racing is delayed by another year, to 2011, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said on Thursday but refused to give any reason for it. 'Formula One will be held in India in 2011. Bernie (Ecclestone, Formula One supremo) and GP Group are working on this plan,' he told reporters on the sidelines of a function.

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Sounds to come alive on Google Earth

Sounds to come alive on Google Earth

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Here's good news for Internet enthusiasts. Ethnic sounds - right from the Brazilian rain forest to Arctic ice sheets - will now accompany the location-sighting venture on Google Earth.

US agency to help set up Nat Food Bank Network

US agency to help set up Nat Food Bank Network

Rediff.com10 May 2007

US-based Global Foodbanking Network would take the lead in setting up a National Food Bank Network in India, similar to those in 12 other countries as part of its efforts for a 'hunger-free world'.

F1 night races only if safe: Mosley

F1 night races only if safe: Mosley

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Formula One's governing body would carry out a full safety assessment before agreeing to any night-time race.

India to host F1 race in 2010

India to host F1 race in 2010

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Formula One management had approved two sites on the outskirts of New Delhi to build a circuit, IOA president Suresh Kalmadi said.

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone described abuse of Lewis Hamilton in Spain as an "isolated incident".

Republican Party is conspiring against me, says Donald Trump

Republican Party is conspiring against me, says Donald Trump

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"I know the rules very well, but I know that it's stacked against me by the establishment," Trump, 69, told CNN during a town hall.

Suzuka to alternate with Fuji as F1 venue

Suzuka to alternate with Fuji as F1 venue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

Suzuka circuit will alternate with Fuji as host of the Japanese Grand Prix from 2009, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and local organisers said on Saturday.

No French GP in Magny-Cours from 2009

No French GP in Magny-Cours from 2009

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The French Grand Prix will be held at Magny-Cours for the last time this year but Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he hoped it could return to a new circuit in Paris in 2010.

McLaren may be penalised

McLaren may be penalised

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has raised the possibility of McLaren starting the 2008 season with a points penalty if the team's new car design is based on information from Ferrari.

Motorsport fraternity pays tribute to Lauda

Motorsport fraternity pays tribute to Lauda

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Reaction to the death of three-times Formula One champion Niki Lauda, who died on Monday at the age of 70

Valencia to have F1 grand prix from 2008

Valencia to have F1 grand prix from 2008

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Valencia has reached an agreement to host a grand prix from 2008 on a circuit around the Spanish city's new America's Cup port, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Thursday.

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have both won the most states in the biggest day of the race for the US presidential nomination.

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Vietnam likely to host F1 race in Hanoi in 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Vietnam is a growing market for sponsors such as brewer Heineken and would be a fifth Asian race on the calendar, making up for the departure of Malaysia.

Mercedes face tough decisions after Hamilton-Rosberg clash

Mercedes face tough decisions after Hamilton-Rosberg clash

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

- Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's last lap coming together at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Sunday put the sport on front and back pages, reviving a narrative of battling team mates going back to the days of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Ecclestone agrees to keep French GP

Ecclestone agrees to keep French GP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has agreed to keep the French Grand Prix on the calendar next year at Magny-Cours, a spokesman for French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on Tuesday.

Ecclestone not ruling out Arsenal involvement

Ecclestone not ruling out Arsenal involvement

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone denied talks with Arsenal about a possible takeover bid on Saturday but said he was always open to offers.

Future of US Grand Prix still in doubt

Future of US Grand Prix still in doubt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has voiced his unhappiness at the way the organisers promoted the race.

India offered Formula One race for 2009

India offered Formula One race for 2009

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

India has been made a conditional offer to stage a Formula One Grand Pix in 2009, Indian Olympic Association said.

F1 strike race track deal in India

F1 strike race track deal in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

F1 bosses have struck a mega-deal with an Indian company to construct the race track in Greater Noida.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The 2014 Indian Grand Prix was on Tuesday dropped following a rejig in racing calendar for the coming year, according to race organisers JPSI, who said the motorsport extravaganza will now come back to the country in March 2015.

Ecclestone keen to buy Arsenal

Ecclestone keen to buy Arsenal

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone made it clear on Saturday he wants to buy Arsenal, but accepted the Premier League club is currently not for sale.

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

US GP not vital to F1: Ecclestone

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The F1 supremo told US Grand Prix organisers that he could take the race elsewhere if he cannot agree a new deal with Indianapolis.

Find out why F1 needs to cut costs...

Find out why F1 needs to cut costs...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The financial troubles that have forced the Marussia and Caterham Formula One teams into administration emphasise the need for cost-cutting measures, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.