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Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Mercedes could appeal against F1 title win after protests dismissed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Mercedes could appeal against Max Verstappen's Formula One championship victory despite stewards dismissing the team's post-race protests on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

F1: Verstappen edges Norris for Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, stunning the McLarens with a late flying lap.

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win the Formula One championship

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, who spun off and finished ninth in his home race last Sunday after starting on the front row and challenging for the lead, has another good chance to rev up his season.

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Russell to join Hamilton at Mercedes in all-British lineup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas and race for Mercedes next season in an all-British line-up with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

10 planned Mercedes launches on schedule

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'Even during the lockdown, we have received many online enquiries and subsequent bookings.'

F1: Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari in China

F1: Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari in China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Lewis Hamilton smashed the Shanghai circuit lap record on his way to a stunning first sprint race pole for Ferrari in China on Friday.

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Lalit Modi had gained in prominence and it was all evident from his high-flying lifestyle

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix.

'Tempo di martello'? Hamilton's language lessons at Ferrari

'Tempo di martello'? Hamilton's language lessons at Ferrari

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Hamilton told reporters at pre-season testing in Bahrain that he had yet to broach the subject of 'Hammer Time' with race engineer Adami.

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Max Verstappen, who could seal his fourth successive championship on Saturday, will line up fifth on the starting grid

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset rising input costs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said it will hike prices of select models by up to two per cent from January 1, 2022, to offset feature enhancement and rising input costs. At the same time, Audi announced a price increase of up to 3 per cent across its entire model range, effective from January 1 next year. Mercedes, however, said it is committed to price protection to customers who have booked their cars and are waiting for more than four months for select models.

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Tesla starts hiring in India, and the jobs are...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

American electric carmaker Tesla has opened recruitment for various roles in India, including business operations analyst and customer support specialist, in what could be a precursor for the company's entry into the country. As per the job postings on the company's website, the posts are for the 'Mumbai Suburban' area.

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's ultra-luxurious 'Mercedes-Maybach' range. It is the only second Maybach model to be rolled out in the Indian market, following the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 crore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new performance car 'AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe' priced at Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom all India). The model is powered by a 4-litre engine, which produces a power of 612 hp. It is the 12th model available in India from the AMG performance car range of the company, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.

Mercedes SUV Mistry was in did not have airbags at the back

Mercedes SUV Mistry was in did not have airbags at the back

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC, the SUV former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was riding in on Sunday, comes with various safety features to protect passengers but just like other high-end cars, it has no airbags for rear seats.

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

F1: Verstappen ends Mercedes' winning streak

F1: Verstappen ends Mercedes' winning streak

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won Formula One's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday to end Mercedes' run of domination and become champion Lewis Hamilton's closest challenger.

F1: Mercedes, Ferrari unveil sleek beasts for 2022 season

F1: Mercedes, Ferrari unveil sleek beasts for 2022 season

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Ferrari carry burden of history and expectation as they unveil 2022 car.

Tearful Hamilton wins record ninth British GP

Tearful Hamilton wins record ninth British GP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Lewis Hamilton shed pent-up tears of joy after ending a 945-day wait for a win with a record ninth British Grand Prix victory in front of his home fans on Sunday.

PIX: Hamilton steps out in red at 10-team F1 launch

PIX: Hamilton steps out in red at 10-team F1 launch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Seven-times World champion Lewis Hamilton appeared in Ferrari red for the first time outside of Italy as Formula One put on an unprecedented and spectacular 10-team season launch in front of 15,000 fans on Tuesday.

F1: McLaren's Norris claims pole position for Brazilian GP

F1: McLaren's Norris claims pole position for Brazilian GP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took an emphatic pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen qualified only 17th in a wet and crash-strewn session at Interlagos.

Rishabh Pant's saviour fighting for life after suicide bid

Rishabh Pant's saviour fighting for life after suicide bid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The doctor treating Rajat said his condition was improving. Pant may come to Jhabreda in a day or two to visit Rajat, the doctor said, quoting the cricketer's PA.

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first Formula One constructors' title since 1998

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Norris on pole for Qatar sprint, McLaren ahead of Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Friday with Mercedes' George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row.

Verstappen on pole in Austria as Mercedes crash

Verstappen on pole in Austria as Mercedes crash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Formula One leader Max Verstappen handed his Red Bull team a home pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix after Mercedes rivals Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed in qualifying.

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

Verstappen vrooms to fourth title in Vegas

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In the constructors' standings, Ferrari closed the gap to McLaren to 24 points.

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Pit lane tales: Mercedes fined 20,000 euros

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Mercedes were summoned by stewards post-race for the infringement.

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining Excellence', which aims at making the brand more desirable and drawing customers closer.

Mercedes to use black cars in stand against racism

Mercedes to use black cars in stand against racism

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Formula One champions Mercedes unveiled black-liveried cars for the 2020 season on Monday as part of a public pledge to further improve diversity within the team and the world of motorsport. Mercedes have traditionally raced in silver throughout their time in Formula One but will switch to black and have 'End Racism' emblazoned on the halo of both cars.

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The company said that while the first quarter numbers were at the pre-pandemic levels, it saw a growth of 34 per cent in sales compared to the April to June period of 2020.

The Rs 2.17-crore all new Mercedes S class is here!

The Rs 2.17-crore all new Mercedes S class is here!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday launched the imported version of its new generation flagship sedan S-Class with a price starting at Rs 2.17 crore while it prepares to introduce a locally-produced variety of the model in the fourth quarter this year. The new 7th generation S-Class comes in two variants -- diesel S 400d 4MATIC priced at Rs 2.17 crore and petrol S 450 4MATIC tagged at Rs 2.19 crore.

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and lost his Belgium Grand Prix win on Sunday, after his car was found to be underweight, and his teammate Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place.

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One title battle by winning a wet and chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix from 17th on the grid.

Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Ineos acquires one-third stake in Mercedes F1 team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

As part of the transaction, Daimler will reduce its stake from 60%, while Wolff will up his shareholding from 30%, the statement said.

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday with the battle for the constructor's title going down to next weekend's Abu Dhabi season-ender