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Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The Gulf Kingdom will start the 19-race season on March 12, with Malaysia following a week later on March 19 and then Australia on April 2.

Formula One to award double points for final race

Formula One to award double points for final race

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Formula One is to award double points for the last race of the season in a controversial attempt to keep championships undecided to the very end after four years of Red Bull domination.

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The 19-race Formula One season, which starts in Melbourne on March 17, will have no new Grands Prix this year and one fewer than last season following the postponement of New Jersey's debut to 2014. The following box details each race and its key characteristics.

Meet Formula One's new young master Max Verstappen

Meet Formula One's new young master Max Verstappen

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Max Verstappen's sensational first Formula One victory, at just 18 years of age, had former champions and grandees of the sport casting around for superlatives at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Michelin to quit Formula One after 2006

Michelin to quit Formula One after 2006

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Michelin will quit at the end of next year because of the governing body's decision to move to a single tyre supplier from 2008.

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

A metal plate shed by a car has been blamed for alarming punctures suffered by Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in Friday's Belgian Grand Prix practice.

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

With the Formula One season about to get underway, here's a look at the news cars teams will use.

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone said much of the motor sport's value before the sale of a major stake to private equity group CVC was down to his running of the business.

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The French Formula One Grand Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race scheduled to take place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, regional politician Christian Estrosi said.

Vijay's unconventional journey from 'Thalapathy' to 'Muthalvan'

Vijay's unconventional journey from 'Thalapathy' to 'Muthalvan'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Actor Vijay's journey from a shy film star to a political leader is explored, highlighting his unconventional methods and the key moments that shaped his transformation.

India not giving up hope of Formula One return in 2016

India not giving up hope of Formula One return in 2016

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Problems over taxation, with Formula One classified as entertainment rather than a sport in India, as well as the considerable bureaucracy governing the import of equipment have been seen as obstacles.

Formula One: Maldonado back on top in Spain

Formula One: Maldonado back on top in Spain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado, surprise winner in Spain last month, put his Williams team back on top of the timesheets in first free practice at the European Grand Prix on Friday.

Formula One in crisis mode after tyre failures

Formula One in crisis mode after tyre failures

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

With television images broadcast around the world showing bucking cars scraping along on rear left wheel rims stripped of rubber, the drivers wrestling to keep them on the road, the sport breathed a sigh of relief that the British Grand Prix had ended safely.

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Jenson Button is a wanted man, even if McLaren ultimately decide they do not want to retain the 2009 Formula One World Champion for next season.

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.

Formula One grid shows a wealth of talent

Formula One grid shows a wealth of talent

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Formula One has always followed the money, grabbing it where it can and burning through bank balances as quickly as anything on the track.

Formula One teams agree to 18 races in 2007

Formula One teams agree to 18 races in 2007

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Formula One teams have thrown a lifeline to Italy's Imola circuit by agreeing to expand next year's calendar from 17 to 18 races.\n

Monaco Grand Prix: Ricciardo takes first career Formula One pole

Monaco Grand Prix: Ricciardo takes first career Formula One pole

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Australian Daniel Ricciardo seized the first pole position of his Formula One career at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday with world championship leader Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row for Mercedes.

Formula One says safe to race in Bahrain

Formula One says safe to race in Bahrain

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Bahrain is a safe place to race and this weekend's Grand Prix will go ahead as planned, Formula One's governing body and commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone said in a joint statement on Friday.

HRT absent from 2013 Formula One entry list

HRT absent from 2013 Formula One entry list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Formula One looks likely to be reduced to 11 teams next season after the official 2013 championship entry list was published without struggling Spanish-based HRT on it.

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.

PIX: Norris ends Verstappen's reign with maiden F1 Championship

PIX: Norris ends Verstappen's reign with maiden F1 Championship

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

McLaren, who secured the constructors' championship in October for the second year in a row, won both titles in the same season for the first time since 1998.

Formula One: Another Senna to race for Williams

Formula One: Another Senna to race for Williams

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Brazilian Bruno Senna will race for Williams this season, following in the footsteps of his late uncle and triple world champion Ayrton who died in one of the Formula One team's cars at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Silverware stolen from the Red Bull Formula One factory in Milton Keynes has been found in a lake, police said on Tuesday.

Formula One to use 'grid kids' in place of female models

Formula One to use 'grid kids' in place of female models

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Formula One announced a 'grid kids' programme on Monday to replace the female models who have previously featured before the start of every grand prix.

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.

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Experts debate the relevance of the yorker in modern T20 cricket, where high scores and innovative batting techniques challenge its effectiveness. While the yorker remains a valuable weapon, its execution demands greater precision and courage in today's batter-dominated game.

Schumacher savours Formula One podium at long last

Schumacher savours Formula One podium at long last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Michael Schumacher was taken by surprise on Sunday after ending up on the Formula One podium for the first time in nearly six years.

Formula One: Glock ruled out of European GP

Formula One: Glock ruled out of European GP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

German driver Timo Glock will miss Sunday's European Grand Prix in Valencia for health reasons, his Marussia Formula One team said.

Blackrock, others buy $1.6 bln stake in Formula One

Blackrock, others buy $1.6 bln stake in Formula One

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Private equity firm CVC Capital has sold a $1.6 billion stake in Formula One to three investors including BlackRock ahead of the motor racing company's planned $3 billion initial public offering in Singapore, sources said on Tuesday.

Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track

Angry Birds to swoop on Formula One track

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Angry Birds will migrate from cellphone screens to the Formula One racetrack this weekend in Singapore, as the firm behind the mobile gaming sensation rolls out a crowd game to be played by live audiences.

Formula One likely to return to Bahrain: FIA

Formula One likely to return to Bahrain: FIA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Former world champion Damon Hill has spoken out in favour of Formula One returning to Bahrain this year despite continuing civil unrest in the Gulf kingdom.

Formula One delays $3 bln Singapore IPO on weak markets

Formula One delays $3 bln Singapore IPO on weak markets

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Motor sport racing company Formula One has delayed its Singapore initial public offer worth up to $3 billion due to weak markets, with the sport's boss and part-owner, Bernie Ecclestone, saying the firm is waiting until the time is right.

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

'I am amazed at the rise of Formula One in India'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Amazed to see the rapid rise of Formula One in India, McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton said the F1 race here could become one of the best of the year given the country's potential.

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Formula One 2012: Indian Grand Prix set for Oct 28

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

After the stupendous success of this year's inaugural edition, next season's Indian Grand Prix Formula One race will be held on October 28 at the Buddha International Circuit at Greater Noida.

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

F1: Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Mercedes's George Russell lapped the circuit in one minute, 18.518 seconds to win the Australian Open F1 Grand Prix qualifying.

How Indian Medic Profited From Fake AI Influencer Emily Hart

How Indian Medic Profited From Fake AI Influencer Emily Hart

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Indian youth creates fictional AI influencer, Emily Hart, who amasses millions of followers and earns him substantial income, exposing the deceptive potential of AI in the digital age.