News for 'F1 Champion'

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position for a full Grand Prix after qualifying fastest for Mercedes in China on Saturday.

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.

F1: Rift in Ferrari? Here's what Hamilton said...

F1: Rift in Ferrari? Here's what Hamilton said...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions of friction within Ferrari after team chairman John Elkann's recent comments that he and teammate Charles Leclerc should "focus on driving and talk less".

Abu Dhabi Set For F1's Three-Way Title Showdown!

Abu Dhabi Set For F1's Three-Way Title Showdown!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Formula One will crown its champion in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both seeking to dethrone Red Bull's Max Verstappen and deny the Dutchman his fifth title in a row.

Former F1 champion Schumacher leaves hospital for home

Former F1 champion Schumacher leaves hospital for home

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Michael Schumacher left hospital to continue his recovery at home but the former Formula One champion faces "a long and difficult road ahead" after his skiing accident last year, a statement said on Tuesday.

After F1, Hamilton Set For This Thrilling Ride

After F1, Hamilton Set For This Thrilling Ride

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lewis Hamilton said horses were his "next thing" after riding one for the first time ahead of the US Grand Prix.

Norris relives surreal final laps on way to F1 world title

Norris relives surreal final laps on way to F1 world title

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I really want to get someone to do a painting of me. I need to find an artist but from my view.'

Alex Albon Supports India's Push For Formula One Return

Alex Albon Supports India's Push For Formula One Return

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Williams driver Alex Albon has expressed his support for India's efforts to bring Formula One back to the country, stating it would be 'fantastic' and he would be 'excited' to be part of it.

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Mercedes take over F1 champions Brawn

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

F1 champion Hamilton can expect a quicker car in Austria

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton can expect a quicker car when the Formula One season finally starts in Austria next month, with Mercedes promising plenty of updates. The W11 car unveiled in February has yet to race, with the season delayed since March by the COVID-19 pandemic, and team technical director James Allison said months' worth of improvements are in the pipeline.

Lewis Hamilton silences retirement rumours in style

Lewis Hamilton silences retirement rumours in style

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Lewis Hamilton dismisses retirement speculation, confirming his commitment to Ferrari with a contract extending to 2027. He also shared his support for Arsenal's Premier League title win, while other drivers discussed their football allegiances ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

F1 World champion Max Verstappen to become a father

F1 World champion Max Verstappen to become a father

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Dutch driver Verstappen won his fourth successive title with Red Bull in Las Vegas last month.

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

What fun! F1 champion Hamilton wrestles with Mexican culture

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton still has to pinch himself to believe he is a three times Formula One world champion and a surreal afternoon in Mexico will give him further cause to question reality.

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

At 11, Verstappen fan Atiqa Mir dares to dream of F1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Atiqa's rise through the karting ranks has unfolded on grids where she is often one of the only girls competing against a bunch of "bullying" boys, and she doesn't shy away from bullying them back.'

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aftershock of Sunday's double disqualification in Nevada hangs over champions McLaren ahead of a sprint weekend in Qatar that could hand Lando Norris his first F1 crown -- or erode his lead.

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, leading a McLaren one-two finish. Charles Leclerc finished third, while Mercedes faced challenges. The main grand prix is scheduled for Sunday.

Move over Fast & Furious-Brad Pitt's 'F1' dominates

Move over Fast & Furious-Brad Pitt's 'F1' dominates

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Apple's high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" roared to the top of the U.S. and Canadian box office this weekend, fueled by star-power and a finely-tuned marketing campaign

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

How Authentic Is Brad Pitt's F1 The Movie?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

How Lewis Hamilton and Apple brought F1 racing to the movie screen

Kimi back to work as F1 champion

Kimi back to work as F1 champion

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Finn Kimi Raikkonen reported back to work as Formula One world champion on Tuesday.

Former F1 champion Raikkonen enjoys NASCAR test

Former F1 champion Raikkonen enjoys NASCAR test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Starting his transition to NASCAR stock car racing, 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen completed a two-day test of a Toyota Tundra truck on Tuesday.

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

10 facts you need to know about F1 champion Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Take a look at the factbox on Mercedes driver and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

Button spends sleepless night as F1 champion

Button spends sleepless night as F1 champion

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Jenson Button celebrated the greatest night of his Formula One career alone in a Sao Paulo hotel room, lying in bed with a smile on his face and a pinch mark on his arm to prove it was not a dream. The 29-year-old had promised on Sunday, after clinching the title in the Brazilian Grand Prix with a race to spare, that he would enjoy the long-awaited moment "like you would not believe".

Verstappen on pole for F1 title-decider, Norris second

Verstappen on pole for F1 title-decider, Norris second

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Four-times World champion Max Verstappen was given an aerodynamic tow by teammate Yuki Tsunoda to go top on his first flying lap.

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The racing scenes in Brad Pitt's new F1 movie are impressively authentic but the filmmakers have also made much of how the sport's past is woven into the plot -- with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence.

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, achieved a historic P2 finish at the World Series Karting (WSK) Euro Series in Italy, marking the highest-ever race finish by an Indian in her category.

How Comedy Of Errors Defined F1 Season!

How Comedy Of Errors Defined F1 Season!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Each of the three title contenders had them in 2025: Norris might have had an easier run to his first crown had he not driven into the back of Piastri's car and retired in Canada three laps from the end.

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix.

Former F1 champion Schumacher 'critical' after skiing fall

Former F1 champion Schumacher 'critical' after skiing fall

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Retired seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was in 'critical' condition with head injuries after an off-piste skiing accident in the French Alps resort of Meribel, his agent said on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen vows to go all out for win

F1: Verstappen vows to go all out for win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Four times World champion Max Verstappen said he had nothing to lose and would go all out to win.

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Lando Norris: The Gen Z Champion Who Silenced His Doubters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Mocked, misjudged, written off, Lando Norris's carves own road to F1 Glory

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren during a reconnaissance lap ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, forcing him to retire from the race. The incident occurred at turn four, causing significant damage to his car.

Piastri beats Norris to Qatar F1 GP pole; Verstappen third

Piastri beats Norris to Qatar F1 GP pole; Verstappen third

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Lando Norris can be crowned champion on Sunday but a win for Oscar Piastri would take the battle down to a final showdown in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri ended a long win drought with a pole-to-flag victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race in Doha.

F1: Can Ferrari recapture Mexico magic?

F1: Can Ferrari recapture Mexico magic?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Lewis Hamilton hopes Ferrari can repeat last year's Mexican Grand Prix triumph this weekend.

F1: Norris says he has most to lose in Abu Dhabi

F1: Norris says he has most to lose in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Briton goes into Sunday's title decider in Abu Dhabi 12 points clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri a further four behind.

Why Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title

Why Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Norris won't ask Piastri to gift him F1 title in Abu Dhabi

We will be F1 champions, says Ferrari's Alonso

We will be F1 champions, says Ferrari's Alonso

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Ferrari will still win the Formula One championship despite failing to score any points in Britain at the weekend, according to their double world champion Fernando Alonso.

Verstappen adds twist to F1 title race with Qatar win

Verstappen adds twist to F1 title race with Qatar win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Verstappen wins in Qatar to ensure three-way title showdown

Atiqa Mir Creates History with Karting Podium in Europe

Atiqa Mir Creates History with Karting Podium in Europe

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old racing prodigy, has become the first Indian to achieve a podium finish in the European leg of the Champions of the Future Academy (COTFA) karting series, marking a significant milestone in her career.