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F1 track plans back on course

F1 track plans back on course

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

New F1 rules has Alpine's Alonso living in hope

New F1 rules has Alpine's Alonso living in hope

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Alpine's target is to fight for the championship within 100 races of the start of Formula One's new rules era, which will begin with the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Red Bull closed the gap to champions Mercedes in the constructors' standings to one point.

Spectators barred from Bahrain F1 Grand Prix due to coronavirus

Spectators barred from Bahrain F1 Grand Prix due to coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will go ahead this month without spectators due to the coronavirus crisis, a blow to the Gulf's Arab states important tourism sector. Bahrain, which is hosting the second round of the Formula One season on March 22, has reported 83 cases of the virus, mostly linked to people who had travelled to Iran.

Raikkonen extends stay at Lotus F1 team

Raikkonen extends stay at Lotus F1 team

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen will stay at Lotus next year, the Formula One team indicated on Monday in a video posted on YouTube.

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Verstappen wins Mexico City GP, sets F1 record for most wins in season

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday to set a Formula One record of 14 victories from a single season, as well as the most points scored.

No win but no regrets as Alonso returns to F1

No win but no regrets as Alonso returns to F1

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Fernando Alonso left the Brickyard on Sunday without a fairytale victory to cap his Indy 500 adventure but had no regrets as he prepared to return to his Formula One day job with McLaren.

COVID-19: How Britain's Silverstone circuit could help F1

COVID-19: How Britain's Silverstone circuit could help F1

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Silverstone managing director, Stuart Pringle made clear that everything had to be done so as not to put stress on policing or divert medical resources away from the fight against the coronavirus.

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

F1 PIX: Hamilton takes 90th win at dramatic Tuscan GP

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Images from the Tuscan F1 Grand Prix held at at Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero in Tuscany, Italy, on Sunday.

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Formula One got back on track in changed circumstances on Friday but with Mercedes bringing a familiar look to the timing sheets as six times World champion Lewis Hamilton led team mate Valtteri Bottas one-two in Austrian Grand Prix free practice. The Briton did 41 laps and lapped with a best time of one minute 04.816 seconds in a damp and overcast session, 0.356 faster than the Finn.

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken "impressive" steps to address the issue.

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Reader Milind Dhanraj Patil spotted Spain's former world champion Fernando Alonso at Walldorf, Germany.

Super Aguri F1 team confirm takeover

Super Aguri F1 team confirm takeover

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Struggling Super Aguri confirmed Japan's Takuma Sato and Britain's Anthony Davidson as their 2008 drivers on Tuesday after agreeing to a takeover of the Formula One team. Super Aguri, who finished ninth overall last season, arrive in Melbourne with minimal pre-season mileage under their belts after taking part in just one full test since December while focusing on securing their financial future.

F1: Ferrari's Vettel bullish about car quality

F1: Ferrari's Vettel bullish about car quality

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Ferrari's new team principal Mattia Binotto said earlier in the year that Vettel, as the team's "champion", would be given priority over Leclerc in certain racing situations, though he later clarified the drivers would be "free to fight".

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

How Tata Communications is transforming F1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

US Grand Prix winner Kimi Raikkonen has always been known as 'The Iceman' but Formula One fans could soon have much more of an insight into just how cool he really is in the heat of battle.

Nine dead in northern Italy floods, F1 race called off

Nine dead in northern Italy floods, F1 race called off

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix in Imola, which is close to many of the worst-hit areas, was called off in an effort to relieve pressure on emergency services and prevent motor racing fans from converging on the inundated region.

TCS to power Ferrari F1 cars

TCS to power Ferrari F1 cars

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

From car electronics to safety, aerodynamics to trouble-shooting, TCS will work with the Ferrari F1 team to provide IT-based solutions before, during and between races.

Flipkart makes selling easy with 'F-1 Stop'

Flipkart makes selling easy with 'F-1 Stop'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Currently, Flipkart has tied up with about 5-10 agencies and plans to add 50-60 by the end of this year.

First F1 party devoid of stars, racers

First F1 party devoid of stars, racers

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Even after being one of the most awaited events of the year, the first day of the Formula One after-party lacked star glamour with few celebs and no racers attending.

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

F1 stewards dismiss Haas protest against Force India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stewards dismissed a protest by the Haas Formula One team on Saturday and recognised Force India as a new constructor whose cars were eligible to compete in the championship.

Who Are Those Flowers For, Alia?

Who Are Those Flowers For, Alia?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Ananya has CTRL... Raashii enjoys a cuppa... Asha Parekh in Australia...

Sporty fashion celebrates Force India's F1 win

Sporty fashion celebrates Force India's F1 win

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Designer Nishka Lulla debuted her sporty collection last weekend to celebrate F1 team Force India's win at the Belgian Grand Prix. Take a look.

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver of all time and badly affected by the outcome after leading until seven corners from the end, did not attend Thursday night's gala awards ceremony-- a requirement for the championship's top three.

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

F1 in Mumbai? Not just yet

F1 in Mumbai? Not just yet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Russell to replace F1 champion Hamilton at Sakhir GP

Russell to replace F1 champion Hamilton at Sakhir GP

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Britain's George Russell will stand in for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix after being released by Williams.

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Ferrari's times were eye-catching, and quicker than anything from last year's weather-affected first four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Bubbles within bubbles as F1 teams gear up for season start

Bubbles within bubbles as F1 teams gear up for season start

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Formula One teams will operate in bubbles within bubbles when the season starts behind closed doors in Austria next week after being stalled since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no spectators, no sponsors or VIP guests wandering the paddock and limited social interaction even between team mates.

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Formula One faces a risk: with Malaysia pulling out of a new deal, they could altogether lose their presence in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest-growing regions.

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'I could never have dreamed of being where I am today.'

France won't 'buy' 18th F1 race

France won't 'buy' 18th F1 race

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

France looks certain to lose its F1 Grand Prix at Magny-Cours in 2004.

Fans will make Indian F1 GP spectacular: Hamilton

Fans will make Indian F1 GP spectacular: Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Lewis Hamilton has given thumbs up to the proposed Indian F1 Grand Prix next year.

Karun Chandhok secures F1 drive

Karun Chandhok secures F1 drive

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

India's Karun Chandhok will race for Hispania Racing Team (HRT) in Formula One this season, the new Spanish-based team said on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Sports Shorts: Nelson to end hurdling career; F1 live Twitter show

Rediff.com1 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

India and Turkey under F1 glare

India and Turkey under F1 glare

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

How Netflix series helps boost F1

How Netflix series helps boost F1

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Netflix's behind-the-scenes 'Drive to Survive' Formula One documentary has been a huge success that could change the way broadcasters engage with audiences, one of the sport's top sponsors said on Tuesday.

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

Schu proves he is F1's top gun

Schu proves he is F1's top gun

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Michael Schumacher beat a different sort of opponent on a different sort of track - a fighter jet on a rain-soaked runway.