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Hamilton's Mumbai drive shifted after residents object

Hamilton's Mumbai drive shifted after residents object

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The organisers of the September 16 Vodafone Speed Fest featuring British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton have shifted the event from Marine Drive to Bandra Kurla Complex following objections from the residents of the picturesque south Mumbai venue.

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.

'I am not racist, I absolutely hate racism'

'I am not racist, I absolutely hate racism'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Seven drivers, including Charles Leclerc, remained standing last weekend.

Despite majority, Imran Khan's party to sit in opposition

Despite majority, Imran Khan's party to sit in opposition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that independent candidates, a majority of them supported by the PTI secured 101 seats, followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) with 75 seats, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) getting 54 seats, and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) bagging 17 seats.

Gagan Narang to flag off Indian Grand Prix

Gagan Narang to flag off Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

London Olympics bronze medal winning shooter Gagan Narang will flag off the second Formula One Indian Grand Prix in Greater Noida.

Bahrain condemns 'scaremongering' over F1

Bahrain condemns 'scaremongering' over F1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Bahrain Grand Prix organisers summoned support for their troubled Formula One race on Tuesday and said a campaign for it to be cancelled was being driven by 'armchair observers' and 'extremist groups'.

McLaren apologise to Red Bull after software glitch

McLaren apologise to Red Bull after software glitch

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

McLaren apologised to Formula One rivals Red Bull on Tuesday after a standard engine control unit that they supply to all teams contributed to Mark Webber's poor start at his home Australian Grand Prix.

Force India face suspension from F1 team body

Force India face suspension from F1 team body

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Force India face suspension from the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) for breaking with the group by submitting an unconditional entry for next year's championship, Toyota's John Howett said Friday. 'I think that it is the intention of FOTA to suspend them,' Howett, vice-chairman of FOTA, told a news conference at the Turkish Grand Prix.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

Mallya keeps Sutil in mind for Force India

Mallya keeps Sutil in mind for Force India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Adrian Sutil could be in the frame for a return to Force India and Formula One if fellow-German Nico Hulkenberg moves to Sauber next season, according to team co-owner Vijay Mallya.

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

It's go-time for The Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

A day after Formula One head honcho Bernie Ecclestone addressed the press in New Delhi singing praises about the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, circuit developers the Jaypee Group finally made way for the fans.

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

Drivers seek respite on track as Russia makes F1 debut

Drivers seek respite on track as Russia makes F1 debut

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

However intense the pain felt by Formula One after Jules Bianchi's horrific accident in Japan, and the shock is deep indeed, Friday's inaugural Russian Grand Prix practice offers some respite.

Sauber F1 engineers robbed at gunpoint

Sauber F1 engineers robbed at gunpoint

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

A group of Sauber engineers were robbed at gunpoint shortly after Formula One world champion Jenson Button escaped unhurt from a similar attack at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the team said on Sunday.

F1 team owners Genii interested in buying Lotus

F1 team owners Genii interested in buying Lotus

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Lotus Formula One team owners Genii Capital would be interested in buying the loss-making Lotus Group from Malaysian parent Proton, chairman Gerard Lopez said on Monday.

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'After many years of having to find new adjectives to say horrible, I realised I would rather write about things I want to write about.'

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Champions League final was set to be staged at Zenit St Petersburg's stadium on May 28.

Renault F1 team renamed Lotus Renault GP

Renault F1 team renamed Lotus Renault GP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Renault Formula One team will race as Lotus Renault GP next year under a long-term partnership with the Malaysian-owned sportscar company, who will also become co-owners, both sides announced on Wednesday.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Di Grassi joins Glock at Virgin Racing

Di Grassi joins Glock at Virgin Racing

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Brazilian rookie Lucas di Grassi will partner Germany's Timo Glock when the new Virgin Racing Formula One team makes its race debut next year. The team, originally entered as Manor Grand Prix, presented both drivers at a launch attended by Virgin owner Richard Branson, whose Virgin Group sponsored champions Brawn this season.

Affordable tickets, tight security for Indian GP

Affordable tickets, tight security for Indian GP

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Indian Grand Prix organisers have promised affordable tickets and tight security to deal with anything from terror threats to stray dogs when the Formula One race makes its debut next year. The circuit is being built 35 km outside New Delhi by industrial conglomerate the Jaypee Group, with a race pencilled in for October 2011.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Red Bull are our biggest rivals, says Brawn

Red Bull are our biggest rivals, says Brawn

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Formula One leaders Brawn GP see Red Bull as their main rivals for the championship with Germany's Sebastian Vettel an ever present danger for Jenson Button.

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap.

Lotus F1 team boss torn over name change

Lotus F1 team boss torn over name change

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Malaysian-owned Lotus Racing could have a completely new identity in Formula One next season although team principal Tony Fernandes says he wants to keep the Lotus name if he can.

Button escapes unhurt from armed attackers

Button escapes unhurt from armed attackers

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Formula One world champion Jenson Button escaped unhurt from an attempted armed attack as he was driven away from the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit on Saturday, he and his McLaren team said.

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'There is a list with the Ministry of Home Affairs that has the details and names of the terrorist organisations that attack the Indian Army.'

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Russian fertiliser group Uralkali said that by turning down its higher bid for the company, the administrators had denied the extra funds that would have accrued to the shareholder of Force India - Mallya's Orange India Holdings Sarl - which is subject to a freezing order issued by the UK's High Court in favour of his 13 creditor Indian banks, led by the State Bank of India.

Cash crunch forces Mallya's F1 team to skip pre-season test?

Cash crunch forces Mallya's F1 team to skip pre-season test?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Force India finished sixth in 2014 but spent much of last season calling for cost cuts.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Ecclestone could quit if Murdoch takes over F1

Ecclestone could quit if Murdoch takes over F1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is ready to quit if Rupert Murdoch's media group succeeds in a bid to take control of the sport, the Sunday Times reported.

Fera violation case: Supreme Court dismisses Mallya's plea

Fera violation case: Supreme Court dismisses Mallya's plea

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The court imposed Rs 10 lakh as costs on Mallya in the case.

Your future is with us, Brawn tells Button

Your future is with us, Brawn tells Button

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Formula One team boss Ross Brawn has advised world champion Jenson Button that he would do best to stay with him next season rather than jumping to rivals McLaren.

Super Aguri F1 team confirm takeover

Super Aguri F1 team confirm takeover

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Struggling Super Aguri confirmed Japan's Takuma Sato and Britain's Anthony Davidson as their 2008 drivers on Tuesday after agreeing to a takeover of the Formula One team. Super Aguri, who finished ninth overall last season, arrive in Melbourne with minimal pre-season mileage under their belts after taking part in just one full test since December while focusing on securing their financial future.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Super Aguri withdraw from F1 championship

Super Aguri withdraw from F1 championship

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The struggling Super Aguri team withdrew from the Formula One world championship.

Super Aguri's F1 future in doubt

Super Aguri's F1 future in doubt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The struggling Super Aguri Formula One team said on Wednesday they were considering their future after the collapse of a planned rescue deal. "Super Aguri F1 team confirms that it has been informed by Magma Group, the potential purchasers of the team, that its investors no longer wish to fund the intended acquisition," the Japanese team said in a statement.

Jordan to run 2005 car for first time on Monday

Jordan to run 2005 car for first time on Monday

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Jordan plan to run their 2005 Toyota-powered car for the first time at Silverstone next Monday, team sources said on Wednesday.

Force India F1 team to launch 2008 car in Mumbai

Force India F1 team to launch 2008 car in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

The Ferrari-powered car will not do any demonstration laps in the Indian city however with the first test run scheduled for Spain's Barcelona circuit on Feb. 25.