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Government clears the track for Formula One's long-awaited India return

Government clears the track for Formula One's long-awaited India return

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

India's government is working to resolve tax and regulatory hurdles to bring Formula One back to the Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of New Delhi in 2028, more than a decade after the race was dropped.

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured his sixth victory of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead over Lewis Hamilton. The race saw incidents including a collision between George Russell and Hamilton, and Hamilton later faced investigation for an unsafe pitstop release. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completed the podium.

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

The Indian Sports Ministry, led by Minister Manuskh Mandaviya, is establishing a dedicated Task Force to explore the revival of Formula One racing in India. This initiative follows a meeting with key stakeholders, aiming to assess the challenges and benefits of hosting major motorsport events, with a target of bringing F1 back by 2028. The Task Force will recommend a comprehensive policy framework to support motorsports growth, leveraging India's significant F1 fanbase.

Formula One: Leclerc takes British GP as Antonelli suffers setback

Formula One: Leclerc takes British GP as Antonelli suffers setback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions in late drama on Sunday as Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli failed to score for the second time in three races and saw his once-commanding Formula One lead slashed to 25 points.

Formula One title fight heats up ahead of Austria GP

Formula One title fight heats up ahead of Austria GP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Formula One could take another twist in Austria this weekend after Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes' dominant run with his breakthrough first win for Ferrari in Spain.

Alex Albon Supports India's Push For Formula One Return

Alex Albon Supports India's Push For Formula One Return

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Williams driver Alex Albon has expressed his support for India's efforts to bring Formula One back to the country, stating it would be 'fantastic' and he would be 'excited' to be part of it.

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Montreal strippers are hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city's strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights.

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming Formula One, with teams like Williams and Red Bull using AI for race strategy, data analysis and operations as tech partnerships and sponsorship revenues surge.

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

In terms of achievement, McLaren are the second most successful Formula One team of all time with 203 grand prix victories since the first in 1968.

India Plans to Revive Formula One with Driver Development Program

India Plans to Revive Formula One with Driver Development Program

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing to revive Formula One racing in the country, focusing on creating a strong pipeline of drivers and technicians. Discussions with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) have centered on developing a comprehensive framework to integrate motorsports with India's automotive and engineering sectors.

Formula One teams sign Concorde Governance Agreement

Formula One teams sign Concorde Governance Agreement

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The teams had already signed a commercial agreement in March.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Formula One: It sucks, but you have to live with it, says Norris

Formula One: It sucks, but you have to live with it, says Norris

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Defending champion Norris slams 'worst' F1 cars

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

Indian Racer Kush Maini Achieves Podium Finish In Formula 2

Indian Racer Kush Maini Achieves Podium Finish In Formula 2

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Indian racer Kush Maini secured his first feature race podium of the 2026 Formula 2 season, finishing third at Silverstone. Starting third, Maini briefly led the race and battled intensely before securing his position, marking a significant achievement in his fourth F2 season.

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host the rescheduled 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia' on October 4, Formula One announced, stepping in after the original April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Iran war and Middle East situation.

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari Formula One car that won the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian Grand Prix races was sold for $18.17 million, according to RM Sotheby's.

Belgian Grand Prix: Alonso just wants to get home in time for World Cup final

Belgian Grand Prix: Alonso just wants to get home in time for World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Fernando Alonso's main focus for the Belgian Grand Prix weekend will be making sure he gets home in time to watch Spain play Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.

FMSCI pushes for Formula 1, MotoGP, World Rally C'ship return to India

FMSCI pushes for Formula 1, MotoGP, World Rally C'ship return to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh announced plans to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, and a round of the World Rally Championship and MotoGP by 2028, following a meeting with the Sports Ministry. The federation is focused on developing Indian drivers and promoting motorsports in the country.

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP as mechanical blow ends Oscar Piastri's charge

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his overall lead to 50 points.

Mumbai Falcons To Host F1 Sim Racing India Open Trials

Mumbai Falcons To Host F1 Sim Racing India Open Trials

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) is hosting the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 Time Trials in New Delhi, a talent hunt offering aspiring racers a chance to enter professional motorsport with a significant prize pool and a driver development fund.

Teen sensation Antonelli stuns Hamilton to claim Silverstone sprint victory

Teen sensation Antonelli stuns Hamilton to claim Silverstone sprint victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, extending his Formula One championship lead to 43 points after another impressive Mercedes display.

Norris snatches Hungarian GP pole as Mercedes domination ends

Norris snatches Hungarian GP pole as Mercedes domination ends

Rediff.com1 days ago

McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton, who is now under investigation for potentially impeding another driver during qualifying.

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Indian driver Kush Maini secured his third podium of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, finishing second in the Feature Race at Hungaroring, Hungary. Despite starting from pole and building a significant lead, an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car during the pit sequence cost him the victory. Maini expressed satisfaction with his performance and aims for a win in Monza. He currently stands sixth in the drivers' standings.

Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, F1 Debut, and Indian Heritage

Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, F1 Debut, and Indian Heritage

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad, who has Indian ancestral roots, attributes the rise of young athletes like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi across global sports to advancements in technology and better access to information from an earlier age.

Shubman Gill's Memorable First F1 Experience At Silverstone

Shubman Gill's Memorable First F1 Experience At Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Shubman Gill had a memorable first experience of Formula 1 as he attended Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Sports Ministry Provisionally Recognises FMSCI To Boost Motorsport In India

Sports Ministry Provisionally Recognises FMSCI To Boost Motorsport In India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Sports Ministry has provisionally recognised the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) as a National Sports Federation (NSF), a move aimed at promoting motorsport and facilitating Formula 1's return to India. This recognition requires FMSCI to amend its constitution to comply with governance acts, and a Task Force is being established to assess the benefits and challenges of hosting major motorsport events.

Hamilton celebrates first Ferrari win in Barcelona

Hamilton celebrates first Ferrari win in Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Lewis Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix, ending Kimi Antonelli's winning streak. At 41, Hamilton became Formula One's oldest winner since Jack Brabham in 1970, marking his 106th career win.

Kush Maini Completes Formula 1 Test With BWT Alpine F1 Team

Kush Maini Completes Formula 1 Test With BWT Alpine F1 Team

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Indian racer Kush Maini completed his first official Formula 1 test of the season with BWT Alpine F1 Team at the Circuit Zandvoort, driving the Alpine A521 as part of the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) programme.

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli needs a strong performance at the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his Formula One championship lead, which has shrunk to 25 points over teammate George Russell, as a resurgent Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, poses a significant threat.

Mahindra Racing Celebrates Second Win As Nyck De Vries Dominates Tokyo E-Prix

Mahindra Racing Celebrates Second Win As Nyck De Vries Dominates Tokyo E-Prix

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Nyck de Vries secured his second victory of the 2025-26 FIA Formula E World Championship season at the Tokyo E-Prix, leading Mahindra Racing to a significant points haul. Despite starting fifth, de Vries navigated challenging wet-dry conditions and a late-race red flag to clinch the win. This result propels him to ninth in the drivers' standings and positions Mahindra Racing just one point behind third place in the teams' championship with two rounds remaining.

F1: George Russell wins in Austria to trim teammate Antonelli's lead

F1: George Russell wins in Austria to trim teammate Antonelli's lead

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position, his second victory of the season, reducing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli's Formula One lead to 40 points.

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Ferrari have secured Charles Leclerc's future with a long-term contract extension ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, reaffirming their commitment to the Monegasque star as he continues his title challenge in Formula One.

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title.

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Max Verstappen returned to the Formula One podium for the first time this season on Sunday but the Red Bull driver, third in Canada, left no doubt about his unhappiness with new rules he considers to be anti-racing.

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Why Formula One is targeting Indian market

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Formula One launch F1 TV in India, target 'strong mobile market'

Jodie Foster Believes Brad Pitt's 'F1' Was Made With Artificial Intelligence

Jodie Foster Believes Brad Pitt's 'F1' Was Made With Artificial Intelligence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Hollywood veteran Jodie Foster has controversially suggested that Brad Pitt's recent film "F1" was created using Artificial Intelligence, citing its formulaic structure and dialogue. She discussed the growing influence of AI in the film industry, acknowledging its potential to replace jobs but also its utility if filmmakers can control the technology.

Antonelli takes pole at British GP after sprint win

Antonelli takes pole at British GP after sprint win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Antonelli won the 17-lap sprint ahead of Hamilton, a record nine-times winner at Silverstone in a career that started in 2007, to go 43 points clear of Briton Russell in the standings.