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Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Qatar presses ahead with November F1, MotoGP races despite regional uncertainty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Qatar remains committed to hosting November's MotoGP and Formula One races despite regional uncertainty, with Lusail preparations continuing and Formula One set to decide the race's fate.

Raul Fernandez Wins British MotoGP After Martin's Early Setback

Raul Fernandez Wins British MotoGP After Martin's Early Setback

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse Racing secured a dominant victory at the British MotoGP, leading from the start after championship leader Jorge Martin faced an early technical issue. Despite Martin's setback, he recovered to finish second, extending his overall championship lead. Marco Bezzecchi finished third, while defending champion Marc Marquez had a challenging race, finishing seventh.

Lando Norris takes pole at Spanish F1 GP

Lando Norris takes pole at Spanish F1 GP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole in the qualifying race after seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari during the final practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's challenging new circuit.

F1: Norris claims Dutch GP glory as Antonelli extends Championship Lead

F1: Norris claims Dutch GP glory as Antonelli extends Championship Lead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Lando Norris won a thrilling Dutch GP for McLaren's third straight Zandvoort victory, while Kimi Antonelli finished second to extend his F1 championship lead.

Marquez magic! Ducati star storms to German GP victory

Marquez magic! Ducati star storms to German GP victory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez secured a commanding victory at the German Grand Prix, completing a Sachsenring double and significantly strengthening his position in the championship battle, now sitting third in the standings.

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com7 days ago

Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth victory of the season at the Madrid Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead to 81 points. The Italian driver benefited from a timely Virtual Safety Car deployment and a problematic pitstop for pole-sitter Lando Norris, who had been leading comfortably. Max Verstappen finished second, with Norris recovering to secure third place after the unfortunate incident.

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

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.

'I'm shocked': Norris hails career best lap in Spanish GP pole

'I'm shocked': Norris hails career best lap in Spanish GP pole

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris delivered a stunning 'wonder lap' to snatch pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli by a mere 0.011 seconds.

Antonelli stages incredible comeback to win Italian GP from 19th

Antonelli stages incredible comeback to win Italian GP from 19th

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli secured a sensational victory at his home Italian Grand Prix, climbing from 19th on the grid to first, dealing a significant blow to Mercedes teammate and closest championship rival George Russell.

FIA rewrites Monaco result, Hadjar regains third ahead of Italian GP

FIA rewrites Monaco result, Hadjar regains third ahead of Italian GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The FIA has reinstated Red Bull's Isack Hadjar to third at the Monaco Grand Prix, while Alpine's Pierre Gasly was demoted again following the latest appeal verdict.

Hamilton's Podium Hopes Dashed By Ferrari's Dutch GP Strategy

Hamilton's Podium Hopes Dashed By Ferrari's Dutch GP Strategy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari's strategy at the Dutch Grand Prix, believing that a delayed pit stop for teammate Charles Leclerc cost him a podium finish. Hamilton, who finished fourth, stated that the time lost behind Leclerc ultimately made the difference in his pursuit of a top-three spot.

Kimi Antonelli focused on winning, not F1 championship

Kimi Antonelli focused on winning, not F1 championship

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is pushing thoughts of the Formula One championship to the back of his mind, despite a commanding 66-point lead over teammate George Russell, preferring to focus on winning races.

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.

TN CM Vijay Unveils Plans For Olympic City And F1 Race In Chennai

TN CM Vijay Unveils Plans For Olympic City And F1 Race In Chennai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced the establishment of a world-class Tamil Nadu Olympic City in Chennai, featuring advanced sports arenas, training centres, and accommodation.

PCI President Confident Of Indian Para Athletes' Performance

PCI President Confident Of Indian Para Athletes' Performance

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia expressed confidence in the Indian contingent's performance at the upcoming Asian Para Games in Japan. He highlighted the team's focused training, stress-free environment, and recent successes, while also outlining long-term plans for the 2028 and 2032 Paralympics and addressing grassroots development challenges.

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.

Norris snatches Hungarian GP pole as Mercedes domination ends

Norris snatches Hungarian GP pole as Mercedes domination ends

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

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.

Lewis Hamilton's 'Number 44' Ferrari F40 and Monza Engine Upgrade Boost

Lewis Hamilton's 'Number 44' Ferrari F40 and Monza Engine Upgrade Boost

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Italian Grand Prix in his Ferrari F40, which coincidentally has 'number 44' stamped on its engine, as Ferrari introduces an engine upgrade for their home race, aiming to close the gap on championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Sebastian Vettel's Emotional Tribute To Michael Schumacher At Monza

Sebastian Vettel's Emotional Tribute To Michael Schumacher At Monza

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel drove Michael Schumacher's legendary Ferrari F2002 at Monza, paying an emotional tribute to his childhood idol.

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.

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.com26 Jul 2026

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.

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

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.

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.

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.

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix to November 8

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix to November 8

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The Qatar Grand Prix scheduled for next month has been postponed to November due to the conflict in the Middle East, MotoGP announced on Sunday.

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.

Shubman Gill's Royal Wimbledon Invitation And F1 Experience

Shubman Gill's Royal Wimbledon Invitation And F1 Experience

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has received a prestigious invitation to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box, joining an exclusive group of Indian cricketers. He also recently attended his first British Grand Prix as a VIP guest, experiencing two major global sporting events in England.

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian ART GP driver Kush Maini secured his first F2 sprint race victory of the 2026 season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He led from the start, managed his tyres expertly, and finished with a significant lead, also clocking the fastest lap. Maini followed this with a P9 finish in the Feature race, adding crucial championship points.

F1: Antonelli masters chaotic Monaco GP, clinches fifth consecutive victory

F1: Antonelli masters chaotic Monaco GP, clinches fifth consecutive victory

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed ice-cool to win a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix and extend his run of victories this season to five on Sunday.

Copper Compound Repairs Brain Pumps, Boosts Alzheimer's Memory

Copper Compound Repairs Brain Pumps, Boosts Alzheimer's Memory

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A new study reveals that a copper-containing compound, Cu(ATSM), can repair vital waste-clearing pumps in the brain, significantly reducing toxic amyloid-beta proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and improving long-term spatial memory in mouse models. This discovery offers a promising new therapeutic avenue for neurovascular dysfunction in Alzheimer's.

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.

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.

SEE: Ferrari to unveil 'Macarena' flip flop wing at Chinese GP

SEE: Ferrari to unveil 'Macarena' flip flop wing at Chinese GP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Scuderia Ferrari will trial an innovative 'flip-flop' rear wing at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton saying the upgrade could boost performance on Shanghai's high-speed circuit.

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

CRPF suspends DIG for sharing messages opposing CAPF Bill

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The Central Reserve Police Force has suspended a senior DIG-rank officer for sharing content allegedly "against" the government during the recent passage of the Central Armed Police Force bill, which the cadre officers of these forces had called discriminatory.

Air India defers increments, asks staff to cut costs

Air India defers increments, asks staff to cut costs

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Air India has deferred annual salary increments for its staff by at least one quarter and urged a "relentless focus on costs" due to external headwinds like the closure of Pakistan airspace, West Asia conflict, rupee depreciation, and a significant surge in aviation turbine fuel prices, though the airline has assured there will be no layoffs.

BMW has maxi plans for Mini Cooper, drive into Tier 2 markets

BMW has maxi plans for Mini Cooper, drive into Tier 2 markets

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The luxury carmaker plans to drive growth through local assembly of the MINI Countryman, expansion into 10 new cities and a broader product portfolio.

Hamilton finally cracks Ferrari code in Canada

Hamilton finally cracks Ferrari code in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his strongest performance yet in Ferrari red after finishing second at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, crediting behind-the-scenes changes and a fresh approach to car setup for finally unlocking his potential with the Italian team.

Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP; becomes youngest F1 Championship leader

Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP; becomes youngest F1 Championship leader

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever championship leader. The race saw a high-speed crash involving Oliver Bearman, who was later cleared by doctors.

Why F1 is unlikely return to India in 2027 despite Sports Minister's big push

Why F1 is unlikely return to India in 2027 despite Sports Minister's big push

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing for a Formula 1 race in India in 2027 by addressing tax hurdles that led to the event's departure in 2013.

Car trouble keeps Norris, Piastri out of Chinese GP start

Car trouble keeps Norris, Piastri out of Chinese GP start

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri failed to start the Chinese Grand Prix due to car issues, leaving empty grid spots as Mercedes locked out the front row with Kimi Antonelli on pole.