News for 'GP'

Mauresmo pulls out of Stuttgart GP

Mauresmo pulls out of Stuttgart GP

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

The top seed withdrew from the Stuttgart Grand Prix without playing a match, suffering from a right shoulder strain.\n

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Champions Red Bull were embroiled in a technical controversy before Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix with suggestions that their cars, with Mark Webber on pole position in one of them, could be in breach of the regulations.

Unveiled: The spanking new X60R!

Unveiled: The spanking new X60R!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

The Italian bike chassis maker, Pierobon has unveiled updated version of their X60R superbike which they had first showcased a year back.

Monaco GP: Penalised Schumi hands pole to Webber

Monaco GP: Penalised Schumi hands pole to Webber

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Michael Schumacher rolled back the years in electrifying fashion to qualify fastest for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday, only to be deprived of a sensational pole position by a five place grid penalty.

Indian GP: Yogeshwar opts out, Sushil non-committal

Indian GP: Yogeshwar opts out, Sushil non-committal

Rediff.com26 May 2012

The inaugural Hari Ram Indian Grand Prix wrestling tournament suffered another setback on Saturday with Olympic-bound grappler Yogeshwar Dutt (60kg) pulling out of the event due to a back injury.

Italian GP was rigged, says Alonso

Italian GP was rigged, says Alonso

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Renualt's Fernando Alonso alleged the FIA was helping Michael Schumacher win his eighth world championship.

India win four gold in Asian GP athletics

India win four gold in Asian GP athletics

Rediff.com14 May 2012

National record holder Renjith Maheswary won the men's triple jump as India bagged 12 medals, including four gold, in the third and final leg of the Asian Grand Prix Athletics in Chonburi, Thailand, on Monday. Maheswary's effort of 16.46 metres was, however, below his second leg gold medal-winning effort of 16.61 metres, at Kanchanapuri.

Spanish GP: Hamilton penalty puts Maldonado on pole

Spanish GP: Hamilton penalty puts Maldonado on pole

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix on pole position for Williams after Lewis Hamilton was sent to the back of the grid because McLaren failed to put enough fuel in his car.

Spanish GP: Hamilton takes Mclaren's 150th pole

Spanish GP: Hamilton takes Mclaren's 150th pole

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Lewis Hamilton grabbed McLaren's 150th Formula One pole on Saturday in a Spanish Grand Prix qualifying that left him well-placed to become the fifth different winner in five races.

Spanish GP: Nico 10th fastest in practice

Spanish GP: Nico 10th fastest in practice

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Nico Hulkenberg was the best placed Sahara Force India driver with a top-10 position in the free practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, in Barcelona on Friday.

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Italian TV channel RAI Sport, where Rossi had been working as a pundit, said on Thursday "Pablito" had died of an "incurable disease".

Vettel wins Bahrain GP; Raikkonnen, Grosjean on podium

Vettel wins Bahrain GP; Raikkonnen, Grosjean on podium

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel roared to his and Red Bull's first victory of the season in a lively and controversial Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.

Indian GP tickets launched, Sanga gets the first

Indian GP tickets launched, Sanga gets the first

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara was presented with a complimentary pass of the F1 Indian Grand Prix 2012 to mark the commencement of the sale of tickets for the mega-event, scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida on October 28.

Vettel set for record win after US GP pole

Vettel set for record win after US GP pole

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Red Bull's quadruple World champion Sebastian Vettel seized pole position on Saturday for a US Grand Prix that could see him celebrate a record eighth successive win of the Formula One season.

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

PHOTOS: Alonso wins Malaysian GP, Perez finishes second

PHOTOS: Alonso wins Malaysian GP, Perez finishes second

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Images from the Malaysian Grand Prix race at Sepang Circuit.

Silverstone signs 17-year British GP deal

Silverstone signs 17-year British GP deal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Silverstone's owners secured the future of the British Formula One Grand Prix on Monday after agreeing a 17-year deal with the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Mixed day for Force India at Aus GP

Mixed day for Force India at Aus GP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Paul di Resta finished the Australian Grand Prix in the 10th position as Sahara Force India opened the season with one point, although it was a disappointing start for rookie Nico Hulkenberg, whose race lasted less than a lap, in Melbourne on Sunday.

Rookie Marquez becomes youngest world champion

Rookie Marquez becomes youngest world champion

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Spanish rookie Marc Marquez became the youngest ever MotoGP world champion at the age of 20 when he finished third in the 18th and final race of the season in Valencia on Sunday.

Indian F1 GP back on track

Indian F1 GP back on track

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

The 2011 Indian Grand Prix, which seemed to have hit a road block, is back on track with the organisers dispelling fears of a delay in the country's tryst with its first Formula One race.

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Mizoram accused Assam of human rights violations, a charge denied by Guwahati which said on Monday that encroachment of its land was the crux of the border dispute between the two Northeastern states.

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken "impressive" steps to address the issue.

Badminton: Player's profile

Badminton: Player's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Currently ranked world No. 5. Born in Hisar, Haryana, but grew up in Hyderabad. Playing badminton since she was eight.

Vettel roars back with Japanese GP win

Vettel roars back with Japanese GP win

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix to roar back into the Formula One title reckoning on Sunday while Jenson Button had his overall advantage trimmed to 14 points with two races to go.

Singapore GP PHOTOS: Rihanna, Beckham, Niki Lauda enchant fans!

Singapore GP PHOTOS: Rihanna, Beckham, Niki Lauda enchant fans!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Singing superstar Rihanna floored the fans while English football legend David Beckham was present with F1 legend Niki Lauda at the paddocks.

Alonso defends his 2008 Singapore GP victory

Alonso defends his 2008 Singapore GP victory

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Renault's Fernando Alonso defended his 2008 Singapore Grand Prix win as a proper victory on Thursday despite a race-fixing scandal that led to a suspended ban for the Formula One team.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers you need to know about Virat Kohli in Test cricket.

'Renault scandal will not impact Singapore GP'

'Renault scandal will not impact Singapore GP'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Singapore officials are confident the race-fixing scandal surrounding Renault will not impact next week's F1 Grand Prix in the Southeast Asian city-state. Renault will appear before the FIA in Paris on Monday charged with ordering Brazilian Nelson Piquet to crash deliberately in last year's inaugural race in Singapore to help team-mate Fernando Alonso win.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Hamilton pips Sutil for Italian GP pole

Hamilton pips Sutil for Italian GP pole

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

McLaren's Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton seized pole position for the Italian Grand Prix from Force India's Adrian Sutil on Saturday. Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen will line up in third place for Sunday's race.

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'As of now, we have not discussed what will be the new dates for Indian Grand Prix competitions and Federation Cup'

8 Things you need to know about Abu Dhabi GP

8 Things you need to know about Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Statistics for Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit.

Razia to race for Marussia F1 team

Razia to race for Marussia F1 team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Brazilian Luiz Razia will race for Marussia this season alongside Britain's Max Chilton, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Belgian GP: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Belgian GP: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Lewis Hamilton took his fourth pole position in a row for Mercedes on Saturday after a rain-hit qualifying session at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Saina pulls out of Syed Modi International GP

Saina pulls out of Syed Modi International GP

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Top seed Saina Nehwal pulled out of the Syed Modi International Grand Prix badminton tournament due to a hamstring injury and fever.

Anand Pawar in New Zealand GP quarters

Anand Pawar in New Zealand GP quarters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Anand Pawar was the lone Indian survivor in the singles, advancing to the quarter-finals, while nine doubles pairs entered the pre-quarterfinals in the New Zealand Open Grand Prix badminton tournament in Auckland on Wednesday.

Doubles teams shine in Australian GP badminton

Doubles teams shine in Australian GP badminton

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Anup Sridhar bowed out of the men's singles in the Australian Open Grand Prix, even as the Indian men's and women's doubles teams made it to the last-four stage, in Melbourne, on Friday.

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As glamourous as Formula One has come to become, the US Formula One Grand Prix, saw big names from TV and Hollywood grace the race on in Austin, Texas on Sunday.