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Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth

Piquet offered immunity if he tells truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet has been offered immunity from prosecution if he tells the truth about his former Renault Formula One team, FIA president Max Mosley said on Friday. The offer is similar to one made to McLaren drivers in 2007 when that team was being investigated over Ferrari documents found in their possession.

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

PIX: Hamilton wins Styrian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton dominated the Styrian Grand Prix in a Mercedes one-two on Sunday to celebrate his 85th Formula One win and move a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of 91 victories. Finnish Team mate Valtteri Bottas, winner of last weekend's season-opener behind closed doors at the same Austrian circuit, finished a distant runner-up with his championship lead cut to six points.

Ben Stokes to race against F1 drivers?

Ben Stokes to race against F1 drivers?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

England cricketer Ben Stokes will test his driving skills against five Formula One drivers, including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, in the sport's second virtual Grand Prix this weekend. The World Cup winning all-rounder will team up with Thai racer Alexander Albon in the Red Bull line-up for his first esports competition.

How much diversity is too much?

How much diversity is too much?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

A diversified workforce can help improve performance and growth, but it has its challenges too

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton seized pole position in the dying seconds of qualifying for the first Portuguese Grand Prix in 24 years on Saturday to deny and dismay Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas once again.

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.

Vettel on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Vettel on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Sebastian Vettel took a surprise pole position for Red Bull ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday. The 21-year-old German grabbed the second pole position of his career, and the first for his Renault-powered team, with a last-gasp lap of one minute 36.184 seconds.

F1: Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start; Williams suffer delay

F1: Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start; Williams suffer delay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Ferrari made a strong start to the first day of Formula One testing, on Monday, with four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel top of the timesheets at lunchtime with 72 laps completed.

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from January

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The company sells a range of vehicles from three-wheelers to high-end sports utility vehicles.

Small car project largely on schedule: Rajiv Bajaj

Small car project largely on schedule: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

'Bajaj is proceeding as before to implement this project and any financial or other constraints that Renault-Nissan may have will have no bearing on the ability of Bajaj to implement this project,' Bajaj Auto Ltd Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said in a statement. He, however, did not elaborate on what kind of financial constraints Renault-Nissan is facing while carrying out the project.

Hamilton aims for win in landmark race at Silverstone

Hamilton aims for win in landmark race at Silverstone

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The second triple-header of a pandemic-hit season will be in front of empty grandstands and behind closed doors at Silverstone, celebrating 70 years since the first world championship grand prix there in May 1950.

In Pics: 8 classic beauties you'll want to own

In Pics: 8 classic beauties you'll want to own

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Old is gold discovers Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani.

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Russian Grand Prix: Bottas pips Hamilton to pole in Russia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Finland's Valtteri Bottas took pole position for the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton having to settle for second place on the starting grid.

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

STUNNING car launches at the Auto Expo

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A number of stunning cars were unveiled at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi.

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

According to the latest data from SIAM, in the top 10 best passenger vehicles, Maruti's Alto retained the top position last month

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The incident, the first reported death of a World Cup visitor to Russia, was blamed by police on the driver, although Russian roads are notorious and claimed over 19,000 lives in 2017.

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Logan to get cheaper by Rs 60,000

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

A day after leading car makers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor decided to cut vehicle prices in the wake of a reduction in taxes, Mahindra Renault on Tuesday said its Logan sedan will be offered at a discount of Rs 60,000.

Chinese Grand Prix: Vettel snatches pole position in Ferrari one-two

Chinese Grand Prix: Vettel snatches pole position in Ferrari one-two

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel pumped in a stunning late lap to snatch pole position from team mate Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari dominated Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

'McLaren are Monaco favourites'

'McLaren are Monaco favourites'

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Renault's Fernando Alonso refused to rule out a Monaco Grand Prix hat-trick on Wednesday while tipping former employers McLaren as favourites for Sunday's showcase race. Renault have not won a race since 2006 and Alonso has yet to appear on the podium since he left McLaren after one acrimonious season.

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

All you need to know about Formula One teams is HERE!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Team by team prospects for the 2016 Formula One season.

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

F1 fires up, four months late and without a crowd

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Since the traditional Australian opener was cancelled in March, Formula One has agreed changes to help teams hard hit by COVID-19.

Will Sanju's success revive Brand Ranbir?

Will Sanju's success revive Brand Ranbir?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Kapoor charges between Rs 3 and Rs 3.5 crore for a day's work for a brand. His current roster of brands include Asian Paints, Pepsi, Panasonic, Renault, Flipkart, Macroman, Saavn, and Hero MotoCorp.

Monaco Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice after drain cover drama

Monaco Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice after drain cover drama

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace in an incident-filled opening Monaco Grand Prix practice on Thursday, with debris and a loose drain cover bringing an early end to the session.

Fisichella eyes Force India seat

Fisichella eyes Force India seat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

Renault discard Giancarlo Fisichella asserted driving for Force India would not be settling for lesser honour.

Chennai, Ennore to become car export hub

Chennai, Ennore to become car export hub

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Chennai and Ennore ports are set to become hub for car exports from South India. After Hyundai, the two ports have started attracting global manufacturers like Renault SA, Nissan, and Ford.

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The Briton lapped the Albert Park circuit in a searing one minute and 21.164 seconds to cross the line 0.664 seconds clear of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

Starting grid for Malaysian GP

Starting grid for Malaysian GP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher will start in 14th place after replacing his engine.

Bajaj's Rs 1-lakh small car by 2011

Bajaj's Rs 1-lakh small car by 2011

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The country's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) on Monday joined hands with Renault-Nissan to launch a small car in India by 2011 that will compete with Tata Motors' Nano on price point - Rs 1 lakh.

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Honda interested in Alonso

Honda interested in Alonso

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Honda would be interested in double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso if he wants out of Renault and cannot move to Ferrari, team boss Ross Brawn said on Thursday. With Renault struggling to get near to the podium and without a win since 2006, Alonso's future has been under close scrutiny with the 26-year-old Spaniard eager to get back into a winning car.

Hamilton wins in Hungary to stretch F1 title lead

Hamilton wins in Hungary to stretch F1 title lead

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position for Mercedes on Sunday to go into the August break with a 24-point lead over Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel.

The first serious, small SUV is here. And it's good

The first serious, small SUV is here. And it's good

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The Renault Duster is available as a two-wheel drive model only, with a few interesting engine options.

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'I could never have dreamed of being where I am today.'

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Mercedes set for proper fight with Ferrari in Melbourne

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

F1: Bottas beats Hamilton in Mercedes one-two finish to win Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The win was the third of the Finn's career and season, denying Hamilton a 10th of the campaign.

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Tolerance is an elementary principle of our team and we are enriched by diversity in all its forms.'

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

F1: Ricciardo handed grid penalty for Brazilian GP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Stewards said the sixth new turbocharger exceeded the driver's permitted allocation, triggering the automatic drop.

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Red Bull being forced out of Formula One?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Adrian Newey accused Red Bull's rivals of being afraid to supply them with engines for 2016 and warned there is a real risk of the four times world champions walking away from Formula One.