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Tyre suppliers Pirelli warn they could quit F1

Tyre suppliers Pirelli warn they could quit F1

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli warned teams on Thursday that they will quit the sport at the end of the season if a new contract from 2014 is not agreed soon.

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Two killed in accident on opening day of Isle of Man TT races

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Two motorcycle riders have died in separate accidents on the opening day of the annual Isle of Man TT races, organisers said.

Stage set for Hamilton to scorch BKC roads

Stage set for Hamilton to scorch BKC roads

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Stage is set for Mumbai's motorsports fans to witness Formula One star Lewis Hamilton scorching the roads of the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai on Sunday.

Michelin enter bidding for F1 tyre contract

Michelin enter bidding for F1 tyre contract

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Michelin have made a bid to supply tyres to Formula One from 2017, providing the sport agrees to them being bigger and longer-lasting.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

Podium finish for Mahindra's Kumar at Italian race

Podium finish for Mahindra's Kumar at Italian race

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Mahindra Racing's young rider Indian Sarath Kumar created history after finishing third and getting his first ever podium finish at the CIV-Italian Championship in Monza on Sunday.

F1: Sauber to start in Australia after driver drops case

F1: Sauber to start in Australia after driver drops case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Dutch Formula One driver Giedo van der Garde dropped his legal action against Sauber, allowing the team to race in this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix without him.

Maruti to unveil India's 1st EV e-SURVIVOR at Delhi Auto Expo

Maruti to unveil India's 1st EV e-SURVIVOR at Delhi Auto Expo

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The e-SURVIVOR symbolises Maruti Suzuki's commitment to help develop the entire life cycle of EVs in India

How tyres are allocated to F1 teams... without bias

How tyres are allocated to F1 teams... without bias

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

In a statement explaining how the tyres are marked at their Turkish factory with embedded and traceable bar codes that cannot be swapped, Pirelli said their process was designed to be tamper-proof and random.

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A victorious Lewis Hamilton tried to speak a few words in Italian on the Monza podium on Sunday, but there was no winning over the red-capped crowd on the track beneath the McLaren driver.

Indian GP to cash in on cricket fatigue

Indian GP to cash in on cricket fatigue

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

After years of steady patronage, corporate India is showing signs of cricket fatigue and the country's maiden Formula One race next month looks like being the immediate beneficiary.

McLaren, by no means, uncatchable!

McLaren, by no means, uncatchable!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

And in tribute to the enormously special way with which he attacks the exit of a corner, I suggest a new nickname for the man likely to keep things thrilling all year around: Kimi Raikkonen, apex predator, says Raja Sen.

Rotocross for two and four-wheelers in Mumbai

Rotocross for two and four-wheelers in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Here's a chance for motorsports enthusiasts to parade their driving skills. On Sunday, January 29, the Rotary Club of Deonar, in association with Sportscraft, will stage a Rotary Rotocross for two and four-wheelers at the Somaiya grounds in Sion East, Near Chunabhatti Rly Station, Sion, Mumbai.

F1 images exhibition ahead of Delhi GP

F1 images exhibition ahead of Delhi GP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

India's first ever Grand Prix scheduled this October is generating a buzz in a country where cricket remains a dominant sport.

F1 images exhibition ahead of Delhi GP

F1 images exhibition ahead of Delhi GP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

India's first ever Grand Prix scheduled this October is generating a buzz in a country where cricket remains a dominant sport.

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

British teenager has both legs amputated after F4 crash

British teenager has both legs amputated after F4 crash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The 17-year-old, who smashed at speed into the back of another car that had halted on the track, was trapped in the wreckage for more than 90 minutes before being extricated and flown to hospital.

i1 Super Series: SRK-Mehta group pick stake in Mumbai franchise

i1 Super Series: SRK-Mehta group pick stake in Mumbai franchise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

It's another sporting takeover for Shah Rukh Khan and KKR partners, the Mehta Group. They are the Mumbai franchise owners for the all-new motorsport racing league i1 Super Series.

Storming the Thar

Storming the Thar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The six-day Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally through Rajasthan is a test of skill and endurance, says Aakash S Paul.

Why shooter Manu Bhaker's father is upset

Why shooter Manu Bhaker's father is upset

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Manu Bhaker ignored for Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award, her father fumes.

F1 is a sport as good as any other: Karthikeyan

F1 is a sport as good as any other: Karthikeyan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Amidst debate over the 'elitist' nature of Formula One and whether it qualifies to be a sport at all, Indian racing star Narain Karthikeyan, on Saturday, said that F1 is a sport as good as any other and the drivers involved in it work really hard.

Here come the car, SUV, mobike of the year!

Here come the car, SUV, mobike of the year!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Honda's economy motorcycle Twister was chosen Bike of the Year.

Arindam Chaudhuri bags Delhi team of i1 Super Series

Arindam Chaudhuri bags Delhi team of i1 Super Series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

After Shahrukh Khan co-promoted KKR buying the Mumbai team of the upcoming new motorsport racing league, i1 Super Series, Arindam Chaudhuri of IIPM has bought the Delhi Team.

Chandhok replaces Trulli in Germany

Chandhok replaces Trulli in Germany

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

India's Karun Chandhok will replace Jarno Trulli for Team Lotus at this weekend's German Grand Prix as the outfit continue their bid for a first ever Formula One point.

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Winners remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

The podium finishers of the inaugural India Grand Prix, on Sunday, remembered IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon and Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli who died recently in car crashes, with second-placed Jenson Button dedicating the race to the two drivers.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

'Simoncelli, we will miss you so much'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday, completing a harrowing week for motorsport after British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon lost his life last weekend.

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Ecclestone has no safety worries for Indian GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Why doesn't Britain love its champion Hamilton?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Is Lewis Hamilton sufficiently appreciated at home?

'Rosberg and I are never going to be best friends but we somehow make it work'

'Rosberg and I are never going to be best friends but we somehow make it work'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Hamilton responded to Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff who said that driver discord was a major weakness in the team and that they wanted 'nice guys'

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Autocross for two/four-wheelers in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

If you are a motorsport enthusiast, be sure to be there at the Somaiya grounds in Sion East, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 20. Some of the best two and four-wheeler drivers will be in action in an Autocross event, billed as RotoCross, organized by the Rotary Club of Deonar, Mumbai, along with Sportscraft, under the aegis of FMSCI.

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Formula One plans to start its coronavirus-ravaged season in May after cancelling this weekend's opener in Australia on Friday and postponing the next three races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China. Confusingly, while Formula One said in a statement it expected to begin the championship in Europe at the end of May, the governing FIA's statement referred to May 1. Both may prove optimistic as the virus spreads across the continent.

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Former F1 champion Raikkonen enjoys NASCAR test

Former F1 champion Raikkonen enjoys NASCAR test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Starting his transition to NASCAR stock car racing, 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen completed a two-day test of a Toyota Tundra truck on Tuesday.

Toyota severs links with HRT F1 team

Toyota severs links with HRT F1 team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Toyota have ended a cooperation agreement with the struggling HRT Formula One team but are still seeking payment, the Japanese company said on Monday.

Karthikeyan faces withdrawal of licence

Karthikeyan faces withdrawal of licence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Three weeks is all there is to decide whether Narain Karthikeyan can continue driving and administer motorsport in domestic and international events, after he and his drivers allegedly questioned the decision of stewards in an event here early this month.

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Schumacher's son Mick wins European F3 title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Mick Schumacher, the 19-year-old son of seven-times Formula One world champion Michael, won the European Formula Three title.

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Sports Shorts: W Series leader Chadwick joins Williams F1

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday