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Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Singapore F1 GP cancelled for second year in a row

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belgian GP: Rosberg eases to victory, Hamilton third

Belgian GP: Rosberg eases to victory, Hamilton third

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

German Nico Rosberg eased to victory in a chaotic Belgian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Harika draws again in FIDE's Womens GP

Harika draws again in FIDE's Womens GP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

India's Grand Master Harika Dronavalli picked up half a point more, drawing her seventh round game as well in the elite FIDE Women's GP, in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, on Saturday.

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Dani Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP, Rossi extends title lead

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed the 50th Grand Prix win of his career on Sunday, taking victory in the Japanese MotoGP as runner-up Valentino Rossi extended his lead in the championship standings.

India a 'very, very important market' for MotoGP, says chief Ezpeleta

India a 'very, very important market' for MotoGP, says chief Ezpeleta

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

MotoGP is ready for a foray into India convinced it has a better future than Formula One in the world's second largest motorcycle market.

Formula One: Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Hamilton fourth

Formula One: Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Hamilton fourth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Hamilton, who clinched his fourth world championship in Mexico two weeks ago, started from the pitlane after crashing in qualifying but led the race after 31 of 71 laps when others pitted.

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

PHOTOS: Dominant Hamilton cruises to Belgian GP win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead at the top of the overall Formula standings with an unchallenged drive to victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton, who started from pole and led every lap, crossed the line 8.4 seconds ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who gave Mercedes a one-two finish.

Russell to replace F1 champion Hamilton at Sakhir GP

Russell to replace F1 champion Hamilton at Sakhir GP

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Britain's George Russell will stand in for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix after being released by Williams.

Rossi powers to fifth Moto GP title

Rossi powers to fifth Moto GP title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2008

Italy's Valentino Rossi wrapped up his fifth MotoGP title in style by powering to victory in the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!

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.

Chandhok third in GP2 feature race

Chandhok third in GP2 feature race

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

Karun Chandhok set the Silverstone track on fire with a sensational third-place finish in the GP2 feature race after starting 10th on the grid in his iSport International car.

Armaan third in A1 GP testing

Armaan third in A1 GP testing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Young racing prodigy Armaan Ebrahim set the Sepang track ablaze, finishing third during testing for A1 Team India in the third round of the A1GP at Sepang, Malaysia, in Sepang on Friday. The 19-year-old was excited to drive the Ferrari powered car and exuded confidence that India will be able to win the A1GP championship on Sunday.

Capirossi wins Czech GP

Capirossi wins Czech GP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Italian Loris Capirossi won the MotoGP Czech Grand Prix after leading from start to finish.

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Hamilton confident 'Brad Pitt can take F1 to 'new heights'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Brad Pitt's Hollywood treatment of Formula One will take the sport's already surging popularity to another level, Lewis Hamilton predicted.

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez out-duelled Repsol Honda team mate Dani Pedrosa to win the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas on Sunday and become the youngest ever winner in the MotoGP premier class.

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Hamilton wins season-opening Australian GP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton's world championship defence got off to a flying start on Sunday with a crushing victory for Mercedes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as Formula One rivals succumbed to a farcical rash of reliability problems.

GP Birla dies at 87

GP Birla dies at 87

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Industrialist Ganga Prasad Birla died last night at 87 after a prolonged illness. His Rs 5,000-crore business included companies like Hindustan Motors, Orient Paper and Industries, Hyderabad Industries, Avtec and Nigeria Engineering Works.

F1: Norris unlikely to do podium encore at Styrian GP

F1: Norris unlikely to do podium encore at Styrian GP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Norris said he had also been on pain-killers for a back problem and had not felt confident in the car, limiting his track time in the afternoon.

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Quartararo wins Andalusian MotoGP as Yamahas dominate in Jerez

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Victory moved Quartararo to 50 points in the world championship standings, 10 points ahead of Vinales.

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Pedrosa holds off Rossi to win US GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the U.S. MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, the Spaniard's first victory in over a year, by holding off a late challenge from world champion and current leader Valentino Rossi.

Rossi wins French GP

Rossi wins French GP

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Rossi wins German MotoGP

Rossi wins German MotoGP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

World champion Valentino Rossi won a tight German MotoGP Grand Prix in Sachsenring on Sunday, snatching the lead from fellow Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo with two laps to go and fending off a last-gasp attack. Rossi's win equalled Giacomo Agostini's record of 159 podium finishes in Grand Prix racing, and extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 14 points ahead of Lorenzo.

Chandhok to race with I-Sport in GP2

Chandhok to race with I-Sport in GP2

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The India driver has been signed up by the UK based I-Sport International team to compete in the 2008 GP2 series.

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

F1: How Hamilton dominated race to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The win also set a record, one that Hamilton had previously shared with seven times champion Michael Schumacher, of 41 wins from pole position.

PICS: Bottas wins Russian GP; penalties dash Hamilton's record bid

PICS: Bottas wins Russian GP; penalties dash Hamilton's record bid

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole position in Sochi hoping for a 91st Formula One victory to equal Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's all-time record, finished third behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Formula One: 'Indian GP will return in 2015'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The future of Indian Grand Prix might be uncertain after this year's race but host Jaypee Sports International Limited's CEO Sameer Gaur says the country will not lose the Formula One event and will surely have two more races.

2 good GP2 years before I consider Karun: Mallya

2 good GP2 years before I consider Karun: Mallya

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Force India owner Vijay Mallya on Tuesday said he would consider promising motor race driver Karun Chandhok for his Formula One team if he can finish inside top three in the GP2 Series for a couple of years.

Abu Dhabi GP: Pressure? No pressure, says Hamilton

Abu Dhabi GP: Pressure? No pressure, says Hamilton

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton played down the pressure of his Formula One title showdown with Nico Rosberg on Thursday by saying he had years of experience in dealing with it.

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Charles Leclerc seized pole position for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix and sent Ferrari hopes soaring on Saturday while Mercedes' George Russell joined him on the front row once penalties were applied.

Saudi GP: Schumacher suffers major crash

Saudi GP: Schumacher suffers major crash

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Mick Schumacher suffers major crash during qualifying

Stoner wins Australian MotoGP

Stoner wins Australian MotoGP

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The 21-year-old Australian started third on the grid but he surged into the lead on the first lap and never lost it, easing to his ninth victory of the season.

Stoner wins Turkish MotoGP

Stoner wins Turkish MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Spaniard Toni Elias finished second for Honda, edging out Stoner's Ducati team mate Loris Capirossi of Italy.

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull have 511 points to Ferrari's 376.

Retirements for Force India at Malaysian GP

Retirements for Force India at Malaysian GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

It was a forgettable Malaysian Grand Prix race for Sahara Force India as Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta failed to complete the race due to wheel nut problems, in Sepang on Sunday.

Ferrari boss breaks silence on Hamilton relationship

Ferrari boss breaks silence on Hamilton relationship

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Hamilton won Formula Three and GP2 (now Formula Two) championships with Vasseur's ART team in 2005 and 2006 before making a spectacular Formula One debut with McLaren in 2007.

Rossi wins Dutch MotoGP

Rossi wins Dutch MotoGP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2007

Former world champion Valentino Rossi won the MotoGP at the Dutch Grand Prix after a 15 lap battle with overall leader Casey Stoner on Saturday.

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Honda to launch MotoGP motorcycle in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd, 100 per cent subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company, will launch its MotoGP edition motorcycle in the country next month, a top company official said.