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Mexico race looks doubtful: FIA

Mexico race looks doubtful: FIA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

"Mexico's planned return to the Formula One calendar next year is looking doubtful," said FIA president Max Mosley.

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

McLaren suspended their chief designer Mike Coughlan in July after 780 pages of Ferrari technical information was found at his home.

FIA president Mosley to quit

FIA president Mosley to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.

FIA president Mosley to quit

FIA president Mosley to quit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Max Mosley has stunned Formula One and the wider world of motorsport with the surprise announcement.

McLaren told to pay millions to FIA

McLaren told to pay millions to FIA

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The money represents a fine handed to McLaren in September as a result of a spying controversy. The FIA had imposed on McLaren a $100 million fine and the loss of their 2007 constructors' points.

FIA ratifies Monaco GP date change

FIA ratifies Monaco GP date change

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Formula One's governing body approved a proposal to switch the date of next year's Monaco Grand Prix to May 16 on Wednesday but left a question mark over the Canadian and British races.

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Formula One trials AI to tackle track limits breaches

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The July 2 Austrian Grand Prix was a high water mark for the sport with just four people having to process an avalanche of some 1,200 potential violations.

FIA awards: F1 teen sensation Verstappen is hero of the night

FIA awards: F1 teen sensation Verstappen is hero of the night

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Dutch rookie Max Verstappen, signed controversially as a 16-year-old by Toro Rosso, has swept a hat-trick of awards after confounding his critics in an impressive debut Formula One season.

FIA to scrap McLaren hearing

FIA to scrap McLaren hearing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

McLaren accepted that Ferrari data had penetrated deeper into their team than suspected and issued a public apology.

F1 crisis deepens after FIA says talks stalled

F1 crisis deepens after FIA says talks stalled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Formula One moved closer to the edge on Tuesday when the governing body said crisis talks with teams had broken down and next year's controversial rules remained unchanged. Financial experts from the teams association (FOTA) and International Automobile Federation (FIA) had met on Monday to try and overcome a standoff over a budget cap that threatens to tear the sport apart.

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

Hamilton forgiven after personal letter to FIA

Hamilton forgiven after personal letter to FIA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Lewis Hamilton wrote a personal letter to the head of Formula One's governing body to escape a possible race ban for his Monaco Grand Prix outburst against stewards and rivals.

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

FIA happy with Indian GP circuit's progress

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The much-awaited homologation of the Budh International Circuit (BIC), venue for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, is all but over with the FIA team, led by technical director Charlie Whiting, giving a thumbs up to the 5.14km race track.

FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

Rediff.com23 May 2006

FIA has invited tyre makers to tender for the right to become the sport's sole supplier for three years from 2008

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the sport's governing body as "a joke" and criticised Jean Todt's actions since taking over from Max Mosley as FIA president.

FIA targets carmakers in 2008 rules

FIA targets carmakers in 2008 rules

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard

FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Formula One's ruling body should have punished Brazilian Nelson Piquet for the Renault race-fixing controversy, former driver David Coulthard says.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The governing FIA had reported both drivers to stewards after their cars failed post-race checks

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Formula One's governing body has banned teams from sending drivers coded messages under a controversial clampdown on the use of radio communications from this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Formula One teams and the sport's governing body said Tuesday that they had agreed "significant" cost savings for 2009 and 2010.

FIA confirm return to one-session qualifying

FIA confirm return to one-session qualifying

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Qualifying will take place on Saturday over a one-hour session, involving a single timed lap, the FIA said in a statement.

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

After many denials, Max Mosley, whose 16-year tenure as the president of FIA would end this month, has finally decided to come out with an autobiography, which will reveal many secrets about him and the sporting world.

Ferrari admit tipping off FIA about tyres

Ferrari admit tipping off FIA about tyres

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn said they contacted FIA after receiving photographic evidence at the Hungarian Grand Prix.\n\n\n\n

FIA agree changes to F1 qualifying

FIA agree changes to F1 qualifying

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The qualifying will be split into two separate Saturday sessions as of next week's Bahrain Grand Prix.

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"

Fisichella may be Brazil GP winner - FIA

Fisichella may be Brazil GP winner - FIA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that it was reviewing Sunday's race result after a timing discrepancy came to light.

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Massa, who failed to score after a bungled pitstop, claims the race should have been cancelled because the sport's leaders allegedly knew before the end of the 2008 season what had happened but covered it up.

FIA summon McLaren in Ferrari 'spy' probe

FIA summon McLaren in Ferrari 'spy' probe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Formula One's governing body has charged championship leaders McLaren with unauthorised possession of confidential Ferrari information.

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

International Automobile Federation (FIA) vice president Carlos Gracia has defended his decision to declare Bahrain a safe destination for motor racing following criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

FIA to probe McLaren's Monaco GP win

FIA to probe McLaren's Monaco GP win

Rediff.com28 May 2007

FIA said it is looking into incidents involving the Mercedes-powered team 'in light of a possible breach of the International Sporting Code'.

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

Who is Lando Norris?

Who is Lando Norris?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a Formula One race in recent years than McLaren's Lando Norris, who was celebrated by everyone from Max Verstappen to Donald Trump following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The FIA is also under fire on other fronts, with confusion about the scoring at last Sunday's shortened Japanese Grand Prix and widespread driver anger, about the deployment of a recovery tractor on track while cars were lapping in the heavy spray.

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 41-year-old double world champion, enjoying a renaissance with his much-improved team, finished third in Jeddah but was demoted to fourth by a 10-second post-race penalty.