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MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

MotoGP champion Marquez tests F1 car

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Four times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula One car for the first time at the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Tuesday but said his focus remains firmly on two wheels for the next few years at least.

India on course for 2010 F1 Grand Prix: Mallya

India on course for 2010 F1 Grand Prix: Mallya

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

India will start construction of a Formula One circuit near New Delhi in October and is on track to host its first Grand Prix in 2010, Force India team owner Vijay Mallya said on Friday. Mallya, who bought the Spyker team last year and renamed it, has said he wants Force India to be in a position to claim their first podium finish by 2010 when they can expect to be racing in front of a home crowd.

'Ferrari have no rivals in 2008'

'Ferrari have no rivals in 2008'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Toyota driver Jarno Trulli says he cannot see anyone taking the Formula One title off Ferrari this year.

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rossi set for stunning return after double leg fracture

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Italian great Valentino Rossi has not ruled out a return to MotoGP in Spain this weekend, three weeks after breaking his right leg, after getting back on a bike for some test laps on Monday.

Force India test driver Liuzzi to race in A1 GP

Force India test driver Liuzzi to race in A1 GP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Force India test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi will race for Team Italy in the Portugal leg of the A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport over the Easter weekend. A1 Team Italy pulled off a coup of sorts by signing Liuzzi, who is itching to get back to racing again.

Ferrari to power A1GP series

Ferrari to power A1GP series

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Ferrari have signed a six-year deal to provide engines and design cars for the A1GP series from 2008.

Auto GP: Podium finish for Karthikeyan in Race 1

Auto GP: Podium finish for Karthikeyan in Race 1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Overcoming mechanical issues, Narain Karthikeyan raced brilliantly to finish third in Race 1 of the Mugello round of the Auto GP championship.

Bahrain secures long-term future on F1 calendar

Bahrain secures long-term future on F1 calendar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Bahrain will host a Formula One Grand Prix until well into the next decade after announcing a long term contract extension on Monday, organisers said.

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

After Formula One's expected high profile entry into the country, Indian motorsport fans may get the opportunity to have a glimpse of A1GP race by 2009.

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Blair hands on over Olympic bid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Tony Blair's apparent suggestion that he'll spank his monkey while watching the ladies volleyball should do wonders for London's Olympic bid.

Rio verdict tonight

Rio verdict tonight

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The hearing into Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's missed drugs test was adjourned today after the opening day of evidence.

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker's sportscar brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Naren Kumar won his sixth National Rally Championship after winning the WIAA Rallye De Goa 2006, the final round of the Motorsports Association of India's Indian National Rally Championship.

McLaren told to pay millions to FIA

McLaren told to pay millions to FIA

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The money represents a fine handed to McLaren in September as a result of a spying controversy. The FIA had imposed on McLaren a $100 million fine and the loss of their 2007 constructors' points.

Toyota F1 boss to stand down

Toyota F1 boss to stand down

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Toyota Formula One boss Tsutomu Tomita will stand down at the end of June and be replaced by Tadashi Yamashina.

Race of Champions called off due to Thai protests

Race of Champions called off due to Thai protests

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

This month's Race of Champions motorsport event in Bangkok has been called off due to political upheaval in the Thai capital, organisers said on Monday.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

We check out the Grand Vitara -- the biggest, most expensive Suzuki in the country.

A1 boss scraps plan to buy F1 team

A1 boss scraps plan to buy F1 team

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

A1 GP chairman Tony Teixeira said on Wednesday he had scrapped plans to buy a Formula One team after the sport changed its rules to ban the use of so-called 'customer cars'.

The top 50 sports people

The top 50 sports people

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

A list of the top 50 sportspeople as they stand at the end of 2003.

Rev up, Renault will soon be here

Rev up, Renault will soon be here

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

Renault's coming, so you better bone up.

Beijing A1 Grand Prix dropped

Beijing A1 Grand Prix dropped

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

The Beijing round of the A1 Grand Prix series will be dropped for next season because of the huge losses.

A1 Team India runs smoothly in first test

A1 Team India runs smoothly in first test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

A1 Grand Prix Team India has successfully completed its first shake down test at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, with drivers Karun Chandhok and Armaan Ebrahim setting a respectable pace.

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

The F1 team's Sporting director said Narain would have occasional lapses in concentration whereas Tiago Monteiro wouldn't.

India could have built more schools, homes than host F1: Hamilton

India could have built more schools, homes than host F1: Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

His comment on India did not go down well with some of his fans and he took to social media to justify what he said.

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Terrorist fear for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix could be at risk from a terrorist attack, the Foreign Office has warned.

Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The Gulf Kingdom will start the 19-race season on March 12, with Malaysia following a week later on March 19 and then Australia on April 2.

Drive yourself bonkers: Button

Drive yourself bonkers: Button

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Jenson Button has been called many things in his young life. Captain Sensible is not one of them. Until now.

Schumi fastest in final practice

Schumi fastest in final practice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

Narain eyes test driver's spot with Williams

Narain eyes test driver's spot with Williams

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The Indian driver says he would like to take the place of Williams test driver Alex Wurz's, who has been promoted as one of the team's two race drivers.

Karun gets double podium finish

Karun gets double podium finish

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

The Indian driver moved to second place in the Asia Formula Renault V6 motorsports championship after races in Kuala Lumpur this weekend.

A1GP: Karthikeyan misses podium by a whisker

A1GP: Karthikeyan misses podium by a whisker

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

He miss the podium by three tenths of a second in what turned out to be Team India's best ever show in the spectacular season finale.

Schu proves he is F1's top gun

Schu proves he is F1's top gun

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Michael Schumacher beat a different sort of opponent on a different sort of track - a fighter jet on a rain-soaked runway.

Free Bahrain visas for F1 fans

Free Bahrain visas for F1 fans

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Visas will also be issued online and visitors will be fast-tracked through immigration.

25 teams to kick-off A1 GP

25 teams to kick-off A1 GP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Austria, Italy and Japan joined A1 Grand Prix completing the grid for the first race to be held this weekend.

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Formula One faces BIG shake-up after Liberty deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Formula One faces its biggest shake-up in decades with the announcement on Wednesday that US cable TV mogul John Malone's Liberty Media has agreed to take control of the cash-generating glamour sport.

German GP: Hamilton on pole; Vettel to start last

German GP: Hamilton on pole; Vettel to start last

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for their 200th race at the German Grand Prix on Saturday while engine problems dashed Ferrari's hopes.

F1 forced to try to kick tobacco habit

F1 forced to try to kick tobacco habit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Formula One will this year be forced to face the reality that the era of dependence on tobacco sponsorship is drawing to a close.

F1 to try to kick tobacco habit

F1 to try to kick tobacco habit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

There is a school of thought that ridding the sport altogether of cigarette branding would open the door to more family-friendly companies.