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Ferrari warning to McLaren over appeal

Ferrari warning to McLaren over appeal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Formula One will be badly damaged if 'grubby' legal manoeuvring leads to Kimi Raikkonen losing his title to McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in a courtroom, Ferrari's lawyer said.

Red Bull drivers sent to back of grid in Abu Dhabi

Red Bull drivers sent to back of grid in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Outgoing Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel and Australian team mate Daniel Ricciardo were sent to the back of the grid at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday after stewards ruled Red Bull had used an illegal front wing.

McLaren cleared of Monaco GP rules breach

McLaren cleared of Monaco GP rules breach

Rediff.com30 May 2007

'It is clear that McLaren's actions during the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix were entirely legitimate and no further action is necessary,' the FIA said on its web site.

Formula One driver line-ups

Formula One driver line-ups

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Driver line-ups and race numbers for the 2006 season after the governing International\nAutomobile Federation issued the official entry list.

F1 catches the big green wave

F1 catches the big green wave

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Saving money, energy and resources and reducing waste is now top of the agenda for a sport famed in the past for profligate spending and conspicuous consumption.

Video clip threatens Hamilton's title tilt

Video clip threatens Hamilton's title tilt

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of securing the Formula One title in China this weekend could be scuppered by a video posted on the Internet.

Ferrari crowned F1 champions

Ferrari crowned F1 champions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

McLaren accepted an unprecedented $100 million fine and loss of all their 2007 constructors' points.

McLaren may accept record fine

McLaren may accept record fine

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

McLaren may be willing to take a $100 million hit in the interests of Formula One, team boss Ron Dennis said.

Truth has emerged in F1 spy case, say Ferrari

Truth has emerged in F1 spy case, say Ferrari

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Ferrari welcomed on Thursday a ruling by Formula One's governing body that stripped McLaren of their constructors' points and effectively handed the title to the Italian team.

Ferrari broke the rules, say McLaren

Ferrari broke the rules, say McLaren

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Formula One leaders McLaren have accused rivals Ferrari of running an illegal car at the start of the season and making 'grossly misleading' statements in a spy controversy overshadowing the championship.

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

After Formula One's expected high profile entry into the country, Indian motorsport fans may get the opportunity to have a glimpse of A1GP race by 2009.

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The FIA has been tasked with probing various allegations of funding by Research and Analysis Wing to MQM.

Sports Shorts: No more grid girls at Formula One races

Sports Shorts: No more grid girls at Formula One races

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Formula One scraps third cars

Formula One scraps third cars

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Formula One teams will no longer be allowed to run three cars at Grand Prix practice sessions from next season.

Formula One: Marussia driver Bianchi still unconscious, rehab therapy begins

Formula One: Marussia driver Bianchi still unconscious, rehab therapy begins

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but has begun a programme of rehabilitation therapy, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

BMW 'Twin Tower' wings banned

BMW 'Twin Tower' wings banned

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The International Automobile Federation wrote to all 11 teams after the race at Magny-Cours expressing concern that such devices 'may impair the forward and/or lateral vision of the driver'.

Bail to LeT commander Lakhvi: India will respond strongly

Bail to LeT commander Lakhvi: India will respond strongly

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

India is working with its mission in Pakistan to prepare a strong response against granting of bail to LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the masterminds of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack.

Rosberg handed time penalty, loses second place

Rosberg handed time penalty, loses second place

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Nico Rosberg had his Formula One world championship lead over Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton cut to one point after the German was demoted from second to third place in the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

How Leclerc escaped serious injury in Belgian GP accident

How Leclerc escaped serious injury in Belgian GP accident

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Formula One breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday after the sport's new 'halo' head protection device saved Charles Leclerc from what might have been a potentially serious impact.

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

F1 celebrates 1,000th race, give or take a few

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The fact is that some of the 999 championship races thus far have been questionable Grands Prix and several past race winners never even drove a Formula One car.

Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The tyre company could pull out at the end of next year if the governing body presses ahead with plans for a sole supplier.

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The Formula One calendar will be trimmed to 17 Grands Prix next year with Germany and Italy each losing one of their two races.

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been cleared to travel to Malaysia.

Wanted Indian deported to Dubai: Pakistan

Wanted Indian deported to Dubai: Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

An Interpol red herring notice was issued against Shivdasan Raman Vallappil.

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Formula One's 2016 tyre rules, giving more choice on the selection of compounds and strategy, have left even some drivers confused.

Super Aguri F1 team a non-starter for 2006

Super Aguri F1 team a non-starter for 2006

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

A FIA spokesman said the Japanese F1 team's application has been refused.

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

India, New Jersey, Mexico, S Korea off 2014 F1 calendar

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Races in New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea were dropped from Formula One's official 2014 calendar on Wednesday, with the season remaining at 19 races instead of a record 22.

New rules have slowed cars: Mosley

New rules have slowed cars: Mosley

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

FIA president Max Mosley said congratulated tyre and engine suppliers for their efforts in slowing cars and cutting costs significantly.

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The world champion made it clear that he could never forgive or forget what happened in Monza.\n

Alonso faces time penalties as well as grid drop

Alonso faces time penalties as well as grid drop

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso faces a time penalty in Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix as well as starting from the back of the grid as a result of exceeding his engine allocation for the season.

Future of Australian GP in doubt

Future of Australian GP in doubt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Motor sport's governing body cast doubt on the future of world championship events in Australia on Saturday after legal action by Minardi at the country's Formula One Grand Prix.

F1 'rebel' teams given 10-day window to sign up

F1 'rebel' teams given 10-day window to sign up

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Renault, Honda, Toyota, McLaren-Mercedes and BMW-Sauber will not be guaranteed one of the 12 team slots if they failed to sign up in time.

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Check out F1's proposed major change for 2021

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Formula One will have simpler, cheaper and noisier engines from 2021 as part of a "road map" for the future presented to teams on Tuesday that could entice new manufacturers to enter the sport.

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

F1 to investigate 'very dangerous' marshal incident

F1 to investigate 'very dangerous' marshal incident

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Formula One's governing body is to investigate an incident that saw cars cleared to race while a marshal was still on track following a Singapore Grand Prix safety car period on Sunday.