News for 'Briton'

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Wimbledon PIX: World No 1 STUNNED, Halep cruises

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

French Open: Will it be Nadal v Djokovic?

French Open: Will it be Nadal v Djokovic?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Andy Murray will draw on the experience of being a grand slam champion and Ernests Gulbis will rely on his "unhealthy diet full of ketchup" as they attempt to prevent a Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic final at the French Open.

Hamilton plays down talk of Ferrari move

Hamilton plays down talk of Ferrari move

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

I am with my dream team, says Mercedes driver

Arise, Sir Lewis? I'm no unsung hero, says Hamilton

Arise, Sir Lewis? I'm no unsung hero, says Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton, winner of a record 94 races, said after winning Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix to clinch the title that he thought more of others.

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off German GP disappointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Lewis Hamilton is planning to get plenty of rest over the next few days

F1 champion Hamilton extends Mercedes stay till 2020

F1 champion Hamilton extends Mercedes stay till 2020

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

British media reports have suggested the new deal could be worth up to 40 million pounds ($52 million) a year and is likely to make the four-time F1 champion the sport's top earner.

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Murray, Mattek-Sands retain US Open mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The win burnished Murray's reputation as one of the world's leading doubles exponents,

PICS: Bottas wins Russian GP; penalties dash Hamilton's record bid

PICS: Bottas wins Russian GP; penalties dash Hamilton's record bid

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole position in Sochi hoping for a 91st Formula One victory to equal Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's all-time record, finished third behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Malaysian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton reigns at Sepang circuit

Malaysian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton reigns at Sepang circuit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Briton's Lewis Hamilton won the Malaysian Grand Prix with a pole-to-flag victory ahead of Nico Rosberg on Sunday in a first Mercedes one-two since they returned to Formula One as a works team in 2010.

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The tourists were detained at Ordos airport in Inner Mongolia on July 10.

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Sports Shorts: Sathiyan enters last-16 in ITTF World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Lewis Hamilton opens up on his F1 future

Lewis Hamilton opens up on his F1 future

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton aims to stay in F1 for at least three more years

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Tour de France: Froome has lead cut; Nibali wins 19th stage

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Chris Froome has one more mountainous hurdle to overcome to claim a second Tour de France title after Friday's 19th stage in which had 30 seconds chopped off his lead as Vincenzo Nibali claimed a controversial victory.

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Timeline of events during Verstappen's monumental win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Dutchman won a maiden Formula One title after a last-lap overtake on Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi.

F1: Hamilton powers to pole at Tuscan Grand Prix

F1: Hamilton powers to pole at Tuscan Grand Prix

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The pole was the 95th of Hamilton's career and seventh in nine races this season, continuing Mercedes' 100% record in qualifying.

Spanish Grand Prix: Hamilton ends Vettel's pole run

Spanish Grand Prix: Hamilton ends Vettel's pole run

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday in a Mercedes one-two that ended Sebastian Vettel's bid for a fourth in a row.

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Mercedes were summoned by stewards post-race for the infringement.

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.

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

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

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

'Djokovic should feel responsible after COVID positives'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for COVID-19 while participating in Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour exhibition tournament

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Wawrinka eyes French revenge against Murray

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Last year, Andy Murray prevailed on four sets but the Briton has been struggling to find his A-game this season. Stan Wawrinka also believes he is playing better than a year ago.

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

F1 Virtual GP: Button wins Legends race

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Jenson Button won a 'Legends Trophy' esports race on Saturday with fellow retired Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve going from last to sixth on his virtual debut.

Stroll fastest as Hulk returns at Racing Point

Stroll fastest as Hulk returns at Racing Point

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Max Verstappen lapped with a best time of one minute 27.422 seconds.

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Tour de France: Sagan pips Kristoff for third stage win

Tour de France: Sagan pips Kristoff for third stage win

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

World champion Peter Sagan claimed his third 2016 Tour de France stage victory when he pipped Alexander Kristoff on the line at the end of the 16th stage, a 209-km ride from Moirans-en-Montagne on Monday.

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Federer feels his story is unfinished, eyes full fitness by Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Tennis is like "riding a bike" for Federer, who is not worried about his game or starting with "really low" expectations, but is more interested to see how his knee reacts to the rigours of competitive tennis.

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

PIX: Hamilton retakes F1 lead with 'miracle' victory at German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, the Briton's closest rival, finished only sixth after an early collision with Red Bull's Max Verstappen left the German fighting back from 19th place.

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver in a sport that is heavily white and male.

1964 Formula One champion Surtees dies at 83

1964 Formula One champion Surtees dies at 83

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

John Surtees, the only man to win world championships on two wheels and four, died on Friday at the age of 83, his family said in a statement.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Never mind records, Hamilton already in a league of his own

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Hamilton already has plenty of records, including 87 pole positions and 33 successive scoring finishes, and his 83 wins put him on course to surpass Schumacher's record tally of 91 next year.

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Alaphilippe retains lead.

Rare honour for Nadal in Barcelona Open

Rare honour for Nadal in Barcelona Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Resurgent Spanish great Rafael Nadal will have the rare privilege of playing on a court named after him when he meets Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva in the last 32 of the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

Yuki cruises into Round 2 of Lexington Challenger

Yuki cruises into Round 2 of Lexington Challenger

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Yuki Bhambri beat Croatia's Matija Ecotic in straight sets to advance to the second round in the US $50,000 ATP Lexington Challenger on Wednesday. Returning to complete Tuesday's unfinished rain-hit match, the Indian youngster conceded only two games, after the match resumed at 4-4, to win 7-5, 6-1.

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP pole to late actor Chadwick Boseman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Hamilton, who had also topped Saturday morning's final practice session, never look like being challenged throughout the qualifying hour.

Coach defends 'drug cheat' Sun, slams critics

Coach defends 'drug cheat' Sun, slams critics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"I have been on teams where people have failed a drug test, accidentally and through no fault of their own. I would never call them cheats. It seems to be very hypocritical."