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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!

Pix: What Rani Mukerji is up to these days

Pix: What Rani Mukerji is up to these days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The actress joined thousands of Indian Americans for the India Day Parade.

Sutil set for Formula One return

Sutil set for Formula One return

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Force India ruled Frenchman Jules Bianchi out of the reckoning for the last remaining race seat in Formula One on Wednesday, leaving the way open for Germany's Adrian Sutil to make a comeback.

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

A Pakistani court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition filed by Jamil Ahmad, one of the seven men charged by authorities with planning, financing and executing the Mumbai terror attacks four years ago.

All you need to know about F1's youngest race winner Verstappen

All you need to know about F1's youngest race winner Verstappen

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Factbox on Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who became Formula One's youngest race winner, aged 18, at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Only top 10 F1 teams to get prize money: Ecclestone

Only top 10 F1 teams to get prize money: Ecclestone

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Bernie Ecclestone has made clear that Formula One will pay prize money to only the top 10 teams from the end of this season.

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Musharraf, 69, has been named as one of the main accused in assassination of Bhutto by the Federal Investigative Agency last month.

Webber penalised five places over gearbox

Webber penalised five places over gearbox

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Mark Webber, second in the Formula One world championship, has been penalised five starting places for the German Grand Prix after his Red Bull team broke the rules on gearbox changes.

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Formula One to crank up the noise next year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Formula One will be noisier next year after the sport's governing body approved new measures on Wednesday to raise the decibels after complaints about the V6 turbo hybrid power units introduced in 2014.

F1 season to start earlier than planned next year

F1 season to start earlier than planned next year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Next year's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne will move forward to March 20 after previously being listed for a later than usual start on April 3, organisers said on Wednesday.

F1 qualifying format: 'We have to simplify the sport rather than add complexity'

F1 qualifying format: 'We have to simplify the sport rather than add complexity'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Formula One's new qualifying format was given a second chance in Bahrain on Saturday after flopping on its debut in Australia but team bosses and drivers declared it as bad as before.

Chandhok's JRM Racing finish 7th at Silverstone race

Chandhok's JRM Racing finish 7th at Silverstone race

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The JRM Racing crew of Karun Chandhok, David Brabham and Peter Dumbreck finished the '6 Hours of Silverstone' race in seventh position, fourth in the privateer class, in the FIA World Endurance Championship, at Silverstone.

Formula One teams face fee hike for 2013

Formula One teams face fee hike for 2013

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Formula One teams face a stiff hike in entry fees for next year's championship with the winning constructor having to pay $6,000 for every point scored this season as well as a basic charge of $500,000.

Formula One set for 20 races in 2013

Formula One set for 20 races in 2013

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Formula One could have 20 races again next season after the sport's governing body said on Wednesday it has pencilled in an unspecified European race to make up for a postponed Grand Prix in New Jersey.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Formula One plans to start its coronavirus-ravaged season in May after cancelling this weekend's opener in Australia on Friday and postponing the next three races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China. Confusingly, while Formula One said in a statement it expected to begin the championship in Europe at the end of May, the governing FIA's statement referred to May 1. Both may prove optimistic as the virus spreads across the continent.

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

'Cash is king': Hamilton slams F1 for holding Australia GP despite virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Lewis Hamilton broke ranks with other drivers who said they were comfortable with assurances received from the governing FIA, even as other sports cancel events and competitions around the globe.

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Champions Red Bull were embroiled in a technical controversy before Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix with suggestions that their cars, with Mark Webber on pole position in one of them, could be in breach of the regulations.

'No regrets' of not being part of F1: Chandhok

'No regrets' of not being part of F1: Chandhok

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Karun Chandhok has no regrets of missing out Formula One action rather he is happy being part of FIA World Endurance Championship, which he says is an "eye opener" for him.

Nelson Piquet is world's first electric champion

Nelson Piquet is world's first electric champion

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Brazilian Nelson Piquet junior became the first Formula E champion on Sunday as the new electric series wrapped up its debut season with a race that had the crowd making more noise than the cars.

British teenager has both legs amputated after F4 crash

British teenager has both legs amputated after F4 crash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The 17-year-old, who smashed at speed into the back of another car that had halted on the track, was trapped in the wreckage for more than 90 minutes before being extricated and flown to hospital.

Chandhok's team JRM Racing grab season's best result

Chandhok's team JRM Racing grab season's best result

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Karun Chandhok's team JRM Racing achieved its best result of the season by finishing second in the privateers' class and fifth overall the Six Hours of Fuji on Sunday.

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Briton hired to oversee reform of Bahrain's police force has written to the head of Formula One's governing body to calm security fears about next week's Grand Prix, saying he often felt safer living in the kingdom than in London.

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Murray, Ferrari's Leclerc test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Scottish broadcaster said Murray was self-isolating and still had hopes of competing in the Australian Open next month.

Ferrari, Red Bull withdraw from FOTA

Ferrari, Red Bull withdraw from FOTA

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

World Champions Red Bull and rivals Ferrari will withdraw from the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) after failure to reach agreement over cost cutting measures.

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Pakistan seeks Red Corner Notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities have sent a formal request to Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile. The move was taken so that he can be arrested and brought back to the country to face trial in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The Federal Investigation Agency on Wednesday sent the request to the Director of Interpol in Pakistan, official sources said on Thursday.

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has given its approval for the process of obtaining a Red Corner Notice from Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Indian GP: Power failure interrupts press conference

Indian GP: Power failure interrupts press conference

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The official press conference of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix was interrupted by power failure at the Buddh International circuit, in New Delhi, on Friday.

F1 governing body joins Olympic family

F1 governing body joins Olympic family

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Formula One's governing body announced on Wednesday it had joined the Olympic family, although there was no suggestion that motor racing could ever be part of any future Games.

Bahrain tense as F1 chiefs say race to go ahead

Bahrain tense as F1 chiefs say race to go ahead

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next weekend despite concerns over security but the race organisers' decision has split opinion in the Gulf state, which has been shaken by a year of anti-government protests.

Formula One under pressure end alcohol sponsorship

Formula One under pressure end alcohol sponsorship

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Formula One was accused of sending out a mixed message on alcohol at the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday by giving extensive publicity to drinks brands while campaigning for road safety.

'Govt kick-starts process to bring back Musharraf to Pak'

'Govt kick-starts process to bring back Musharraf to Pak'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Pakistan's top investigative agency Federal Investigation Agency has been directed to write to Interpol for the issuance of a Red Corner Notice against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf so that he can be brought back to the country to face trial, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday.

F1 team name changes approved

F1 team name changes approved

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Formula One stakeholders approved name changes for the Renault, Team Lotus and Virgin Racing teams at a commission meeting in Geneva on Thursday.

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Newly-wed Vettel hopes for good news from stewards

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Vettel, a four time world champion, is now 62 points adrift of the Briton.

Perez in hospital after Monaco crash

Perez in hospital after Monaco crash

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Sauber's Mexican rookie Sergio Perez looked certain to miss Sunday's showcase Monaco Grand Prix after crashing heavily in qualifying and being taken to hospital.

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Formula One's clunky 'halo' head protection device, the most obvious novelty of the 2018 season, has divided opinion.

Hispania refuse to rule out Spanish GP protest

Hispania refuse to rule out Spanish GP protest

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Formula One stragglers Hispania have refused to rule out a protest against most other teams that could cast a cloud of uncertainty over Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Al Qaeda were convinced that 26/11 attack masterminds Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman would face only "superficial" action from the Pakistani authorities and within months plans were afoot for another terror strike in India, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said on Saturday.

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Speaking at last weekend's title deciding US Grand Prix in Austin, the 84-year-old Briton told reporters he hoped to add more American venues to a series that is already set for a record 21 races next year.

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Virgin Racing want to change their name to Marussia next season to more accurately reflect the Formula One team's current ownership structure.