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Hayden fastest in official MotoGP test

Hayden fastest in official MotoGP test

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Honda's former world champion Nicky Hayden set the pace on the final day of MotoGP's official pre-season test at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain on Monday. The American, who lost his crown to Ducati's Australian Casey Stoner last season, clocked the fastest time of the test with a lap of one minute 38.848 seconds at the end of the afternoon.

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Fans can make Indian GP most exciting race: Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Drivers run the show but it's the fans who make a Formula One race special and the Indian Grand Prix can become one of the most exciting races on the calendar if the home fans support the event, outgoing McLaren star Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday.

MotoGP: Rossi cleared to race in Germany

MotoGP: Rossi cleared to race in Germany

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has been cleared to race in this weekend's German Grand Prix, six weeks after breaking his leg, his Yamaha team said on Thursday. The 31-year-old Italian was examined by circuit chief medical officer Huber Fischer at the Sachsenring and deemed fit enough to compete.

Ferrari's Leclerc claims pole position at Spanish GP

Ferrari's Leclerc claims pole position at Spanish GP

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole position at the end of Qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Karthikeyan disappoints in A1GP qualifying

Karthikeyan disappoints in A1GP qualifying

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

A brand new engine hardly made a difference to A1 Team India's fortunes as Narain Karthikeyan qualified 14th for the Sprint race and 11th for the Feature race of A1GP Malaysia to be held on Sunday.

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

F1: Hamilton opens 40-point lead with Singapore GP triumph

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Hamilton held off a mid-race challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to register a record-equalling fourth triumph at the floodlit Marina Bay Street Circuit track, while Vettel finished third to slip further behind in the title race.

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Assam Police have issued notices to opposition parties 'ordering' them to 'withdraw' the hartal over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and warned that 'legal action' will be taken against them if they fail to follow the diktat.

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Narain zooms to record third victory in Auto GP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Continuing his strong show in the Auto GP series, Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan recorded his third win of the season when he triumphed from pole in round six of the series in Nurburgring.

Belgian GP: Magnussen taken to hospital for checks after crash

Belgian GP: Magnussen taken to hospital for checks after crash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Kevin Magnussen was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after suffering a cut to his left ankle in a high-speed crash at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, his Renault team said.

Pedrosa wins German MotoGP, Rossi 4th

Pedrosa wins German MotoGP, Rossi 4th

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Spaniard Dani Pedrosa denied compatriot Jorge Lorenzo a fourth win in a row at the German MotoGP on Sunday while world champion Valentino Rossi narrowly missed a podium finish on his return from a broken leg.

F1 PHOTOS: Grid girls at German GP make good distraction!

F1 PHOTOS: Grid girls at German GP make good distraction!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The German Formula One Grand Prix had all the elements of an exciting race.

MotoGP: Stoner to retire at end of season

MotoGP: Stoner to retire at end of season

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Twice MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner said on Thursday he had lost his love for the sport and would retire at the end of the 2012 season.

Stoner sees of Rossi in China GP

Stoner sees of Rossi in China GP

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Casey Stoner beat the challenge of seven-time world champion Valentino Rossi to win the China Grand Prix.

BMW to sideline Vettel for GP practice

BMW to sideline Vettel for GP practice

Rediff.com4 May 2007

BMW Sauber have ruled out using test driver Sebastian Vettel for Friday practice at grand prix weekends for the time being as they challenge McLaren and Ferrari.

Chandhok to race in GP2 series

Chandhok to race in GP2 series

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The 23-year-old Chennai racer will drive for Italy-based former race winners Durango in the 11-race event.

German GP PHOTOS: Of Rosberg's first home win and Massa's mishap

German GP PHOTOS: Of Rosberg's first home win and Massa's mishap

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Rosberg had more reasons than one to celebrate his German GP win on Sunday.

Button wins Monaco GP in Brawn 1-2

Button wins Monaco GP in Brawn 1-2

Rediff.com24 May 2009

Britain's Jenson Button chalked up his fifth win in six races with team mate Rubens Barrichello following him home for a Brawn GP one-two at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano

MotoGP: Rossi surges to victory at Misano

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

MotoGP leader Valentino Rossi extended his advantage over Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo by winning the San Marino Grand Prix in front of his home crowd on Sunday. World champion Rossi, now 30 points clear of the Spaniard with four races left, started on pole for the first time at Misano but quickly dropped down to fourth before battling back up to first where he then sped away from the field.

Chandhok storms to first GP2 win

Chandhok storms to first GP2 win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Indian driver registered his first victory in the GP2 series in the second race at Belgium.

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Sarath Kumar to represent Mahindra Racing in Italian GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Mahindra Racing enter the Italian Grand Prix with Indian rider Sarath Kumar partnering Riccardo Moretti.

Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race

Chandhok 19th in GP2 first race

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

F1 aspirant Karun Chandhok finished a lowly 19th in the feature race of the GP2 Main Series, thus failing to buttress his case for a seat with the Force India Formula One team.

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The 37-year-old was engaged in a standoff with the FIA in May, after drivers were reminded that wearing jewellery in the cockpit was not allowed for safety reasons, but was given an exemption until Silverstone.

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

Singapore GP humiliated F1, says Ferrari chief

Singapore GP humiliated F1, says Ferrari chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said the 'circus' track of the Singapore race and the use of the safety car had been humiliating for Formula One.

Singapore the big winner in first night GP

Singapore the big winner in first night GP

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The South-East Asian city-state staging of a spectacular and innovative race has left the motor racing world agog with admiration.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Saudi GP to go ahead despite rebel attacks

Saudi GP to go ahead despite rebel attacks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race faced a temporary setback after Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot Friday

Chandhok wins GP2 Best Driving Style award

Chandhok wins GP2 Best Driving Style award

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

'Best Driving Style' award in a glittering ceremony at the Sporting Club Monza, in Italy. The 24-year-old iSport International driver ended the 20-race season in the top 10 in a year highlighted by victory at Hockenheim in Germany as well as podium finishes at classic Grand Prix venues in Monaco and Silverstone.

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

It takes both the racers as well as these grid girls to scorch the race track during the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin Texas.

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

MotoGP: Pedrosa stays in the hunt with Japan win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Honda's Dani Pedrosa kept his slim MotoGP title hopes alive by beating fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo to win the Japanese Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday.

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Perez wins rain-delayed and red-flagged Monaco GP

Rediff.com29 May 2022

An angry Leclerc dropped to fourth after Ferrari called him in again for slicks and then told him, too late, to stay out after Sainz also pitted and went directly from wets to the dry tyres.

Valencia MotoGP: Marquez claims record 13th victory

Valencia MotoGP: Marquez claims record 13th victory

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

World No 4 Petra Kvitova sealed the Fed Cup title for the Czech Republic by beating Angelique Kerber 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 to give her country an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Germany in the final on Sunday.

Vettel show continues in Practice 2 at F1 Indian GP

Vettel show continues in Practice 2 at F1 Indian GP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Raja Sen sums up the action in Friday's second practice session of the Indian Formula One GP

Narain records another win in Auto GP

Narain records another win in Auto GP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Narain Karthikeyan shrugged off the qualifying issues to record a superb win in the penultimate race of the AutoGP season, taking the championship fight the final race.

India GP: Final practice delayed due to smog

India GP: Final practice delayed due to smog

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix was twice delayed on Saturday due to smog shrouding the circuit and preventing the medical helicopter from operating.

Zhou wins virtual Bahrain GP as F1 seeks to thrill fans

Zhou wins virtual Bahrain GP as F1 seeks to thrill fans

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Renault's Chinese test driver Guanyu Zhou won a virtual Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday as Formula One sought to entertain fans with esports action in a season stalled by the spreading coronavirus. The first seven rounds of the real championship have been cancelled or postponed, including the showcase Monaco Grand Prix, and it remains to be seen how many there will be ultimately.

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in the USA with the ICC building a temporary seating gallery of 34,000 capacity for the marquee game between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.

F1 Bombshell: Hamilton to race for Ferrari from 2025

F1 Bombshell: Hamilton to race for Ferrari from 2025

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Seven-times World champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, will race for Ferrari from 2025.

PIX: Verstappen beats Leclerc to win first Miami GP

PIX: Verstappen beats Leclerc to win first Miami GP

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday, slashing Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc's overall lead from 27 to 19 points after five races.

A1 GP: Karthikeyan clinches fifth qualifying spot

A1 GP: Karthikeyan clinches fifth qualifying spot

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The Indian set his two fastest laps of the weekend on his third and fourth laps at the Chinese A1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Saturday.