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F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, who spun off and finished ninth in his home race last Sunday after starting on the front row and challenging for the lead, has another good chance to rev up his season.

Formula 2: India's Jehan pips Schumacher for maiden podium

Formula 2: India's Jehan pips Schumacher for maiden podium

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Jehan Daruvala earned his maiden Formula 2 podium after pipping championship leader Mick Schumacher in a gripping battle for the third place at the Bahrain Grand Prix support race

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was taken to a hospital after a car crash during the filming of an episode of the BBC's "Top Gear" show.

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Formula One approved a plan to hold three sprint races instead of six in 2022 at an F1 Commission meeting on Monday, the FIA said in a statement.

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Vergne wins India's first-ever Formula E in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

DS Penske's Jean-Eric Vergne won Formula E's first race in India

Max Verstappen collects his F1 trophy in Rwanda

Max Verstappen collects his F1 trophy in Rwanda

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the F1 champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row.

Motorsport: India To Host Formula Regional Championship

Motorsport: India To Host Formula Regional Championship

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

According to reports, the Formula Regional Championship is believed to be a bridge between F4 and F3.

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Jehan's rookie year in F3 got off to a solid start in the previous weekend at Silverstone where the multiple Indian and Asian Karting champion earned himself two rookie podiums.

Todt says FIA faces no risk of corruption

Todt says FIA faces no risk of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is in no danger of suffering the sort of corruption scandal currently engulfing world soccer governing body FIFA, its president Jean Todt said on Saturday.

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Sauber secure entry for 2010 F1 season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Swiss-based Sauber will take departed Toyota's place as Formula One's 13th team next season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Thursday.

Todt re-elected president of FIA

Todt re-elected president of FIA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of motorsport's world governing body by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) general assembly on Friday. The Frenchman had stood unopposed after British rival David Ward withdrew his candidacy last month.

FIA imposes pit lane clampdown

FIA imposes pit lane clampdown

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Formula One's governing body ordered an immediate clampdown on access to the pit lane on Tuesday after a television cameraman was struck and injured by a bouncing wheel at last weekend's German Grand Prix.

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

F2 disaster: Indian driver walks away from deadly crash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Indian driver Kush Maini on Sunday survived a horrifying crash after he stalled at the start of the feature race in Formula 2, a support race to Formula 1.

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'I find it ridiculous what happened, so why should I then give full answers?'

FIA hits back at Michelin

FIA hits back at Michelin

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Formula One's governing body poured scorn on Michelin after the French tyre company criticised plans to move to a single supplier in 2008.

FIA to sue Ferrari, breakaway teams

FIA to sue Ferrari, breakaway teams

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Formula One's governing body said on Friday it would sue champions Ferrari and other teams for planning a breakaway series. 'The FIA's lawyers have now examined the FOTA (Formula One Teams Association) threat to begin a breakaway series,' the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement at the British Grand Prix.

F1 costs unsustainable, says FIA

F1 costs unsustainable, says FIA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Formula One's governing body vowed on Friday to ensure the sport was financially sustainable after Honda announced they were withdrawing from the championship.

Super Aguri set to race in 2006

Super Aguri set to race in 2006

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Japan's Super Aguri are expected to be confirmed as Formula One's 11th team next week.

USF1 ruled out for 2010, no replacement yet

USF1 ruled out for 2010, no replacement yet

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Formula One will have 12 teams this season, instead of a planned 13, after a late replacement for the USF1 entry was ruled out by the governing body on Wednesday.

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Will Formula E revive Indian motorsport?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The inaugural Formula E race in Hyderabad is scheduled for February 11 next year, joining the likes of New York, London and Rome on the calendar.

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Vijay Mallya remains India's top representative in world motorsport body FIA at a time when he is facing extradition to India over charges of unpaid debts and money laundering.

Renault echo Ferrari's pullout threat

Renault echo Ferrari's pullout threat

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Former champions Renault followed Ferrari's lead on Wednesday and threatened to quit Formula One at the end of the season unless the governing body rewrites the 2010 rules. Champions Ferrari, Formula One's glamour team who have competed in every championship since 1950, issued a similar threat on Tuesday in response to the introduction of an optional 40 million pounds budget cap.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

FIA bans reactive ride height systems

FIA bans reactive ride height systems

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Formula One's governing body has moved to ban, before the start of pre-season testing, controversial new reactive suspension systems that several teams were working on.

F1 to hold minute's silence at Silverstone

F1 to hold minute's silence at Silverstone

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Security has been stepped up for Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix, which will be watched by 100,000 people.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has summoned Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to its international tribunal in Paris on June 20 on charges of breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month.

F1 engine freeze to start in 2007

F1 engine freeze to start in 2007

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

A planned freeze on engine development in Formula One from 2008 will be brought forward to next year.

F1 carmaker teams sign up for 2008

F1 carmaker teams sign up for 2008

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Champion Vettel gets clean chit from FIA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel committed no infringement during the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, Formula One's governing body the FIA said on Friday, meaning the German keeps his world title.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Formula One's governing body launched an anti-racism campaign on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix circuit where McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was abused in February. It encouraged fans to visit a web site, www.everyrace.net, to pledge support for the campaign message that motor sport welcomed everyone irrespective of their gender, race or background.

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar takes to the race track

Tamil actor Ajith Kumar takes to the race track

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Check out the Tamil actor in action!

Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix

Formula One cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air on Thursday.

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Lewis Hamilton will bring down the curtain on his Mercedes career in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as his past and future Formula One teams, McLaren and Ferrari, fight for a constructors' title to end years of waiting.

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The race, scheduled for September 17, has been cancelled this year to allow the Spa track to be improved, Formula One's ruling body said.

Verstappen a double winner again at FIA awards

Verstappen a double winner again at FIA awards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen collected two special awards for the second year in a row at the International Automobile Federation (FIA)'s gala prize-giving ceremony on Friday.