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Images from the Abu Dhabi GP

Images from the Abu Dhabi GP

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Germany's Sebastian Vettel won Formula One's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the first race to start in daylight and end at night, in a Red Bull one-two finish on Sunday. The 22-year-old German beat Australian Mark Webber by a comfortable 17.8 seconds under the floodlights for his fourth win of the season to make sure of second place overall in the championship.

Formula One: Hamilton on pole in rain-soaked China

Formula One: Hamilton on pole in rain-soaked China

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton showed his mastery in the wet to chalk up his third pole position in four races in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

In a league of his own, victories keep Verstappen's fire burning

In a league of his own, victories keep Verstappen's fire burning

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The next race is Verstappen's home Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after the August break and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said his driver was a once in a generation talent.

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Hamilton mocks Ferrari's use of Chandhok video analysis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

It emerged then that former F1 racer Karun Chandhok's post-race video analysis for Sky Sports television formed part of what Ferrari had billed as "quite overwhelming" new and relevant evidence.

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

F1 PICS: Hamilton wins in Hungary to take back championship lead

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Rosberg wins in Monaco for Mercedes

Rosberg wins in Monaco for Mercedes

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg won Formula One's showcase Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, 30 years after his world champion father Keke triumphed on the streets of the Mediterranean principality.

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rosberg leads Mercedes lockout with Spanish pole

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes their third pole position in succession on Saturday with a front row lockout at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

F1: Hamilton, Vettel ready to fight for high five

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battle to match the late Argentine's 1950s feat of five world championships.

Rosberg takes pole for Mercedes in Bahrain

Rosberg takes pole for Mercedes in Bahrain

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg took Mercedes' second successive pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday.

How Ferrari had their chance but they blew it...

How Ferrari had their chance but they blew it...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Ferrari had every hope of winning their home Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2010 on Sunday and they blew it.

Check out the Formula 1 favourites this season...

Check out the Formula 1 favourites this season...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Ferrari showed impressive pace during pre-season testing and are considered the team most likely to dethrone Mercedes.

Hamilton edges out Red Bulls in Singapore first practice

Hamilton edges out Red Bulls in Singapore first practice

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Briton, a winner in 2009, clocked one minute 47.055 seconds in dry conditions to finish 0.365 seconds ahead of Mark Webber with the Australian's Red Bull team mate and runaway championship leader Sebastian Vettel third fastest in 1:47.885.

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Nico Rosberg denied world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton a fifth pole position in a row by seizing the top slot for Mercedes at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.

Alonso crashes out of Japanese GP

Alonso crashes out of Japanese GP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Ferrari's Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix seconds after the start on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton wins Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Formula One Grand Prix for McLaren on Sunday with Sauber's Mexican driver Sergio Perez finishing second.

Monaco F1 GP: Nico Rosberg puts Mercedes on pole

Monaco F1 GP: Nico Rosberg puts Mercedes on pole

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Germany's Nico Rosberg scorched to his third successive Formula One pole position with team mate Lewis Hamilton completing a front row lockout for Mercedes at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday.

Hamilton records his first win for Mercedes at Hungary

Hamilton records his first win for Mercedes at Hungary

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Britain's Lewis Hamilton seized his first win for Mercedes in a sweltering Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel moved 38 points clear in the Formula One championship despite finishing third.

Who could replace Vetttel at Ferrari?

Who could replace Vetttel at Ferrari?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Ferrari announced on Tuesday that four time world champion Sebastian Vettel would be leaving them at the end of the season. Spaniard Carlos Sainz is more likely to replace Vettel.

Top sporting flops of 2013

Top sporting flops of 2013

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

2013 was a great year for sports. Andy Murray won Wimbledon, Sebastian Vettel won the championships for the fourth time, Manchester United won the EPL. But there were also incidents and players that made 2013 unbearable. Following is a list of sporting flops in 2013.

Red Bull angered by tyre issue in Sepang

Red Bull angered by tyre issue in Sepang

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber could both be accused of losing their grip on Friday after the Red Bull duo launched scathing attacks on what they perceive as tyre wear becoming too dominant a factor in Formula One.

F1: Hamilton plays down title chances

F1: Hamilton plays down title chances

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Lewis Hamilton has played down his Mercedes team's chances of challenging for the Formula One title after rivals Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso talked them up.

Alonso happy with new Ferrari on track return

Alonso happy with new Ferrari on track return

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Fernando Alonso drove Ferrari's new Formula One car for the first time in Barcelona on Tuesday and said it was on another planet compared to the tricky one he wrestled into title contention last season.

No winner in the real contest of Bahrain's Grand Prix

No winner in the real contest of Bahrain's Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Demonstrators denounced the Grand Prix as a lavish stunt by a government that crushed Arab Spring protests last year and remains out of touch with popular demand for change.

Red Bull exorcise their Turkish demons

Red Bull exorcise their Turkish demons

Rediff.com10 May 2011

The hand that last year pointed the finger of blame at Mark Webber was extended in grateful thanks on Sunday as Red Bull celebrated a healing one-two Turkish Grand Prix finish.

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Bahrain Grand Prix: Hamilton takes fourth pole in a row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton continued his season's sweep of qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Seven star Schumacher bids F1 farewell

Seven star Schumacher bids F1 farewell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Michael Schumacher said farewell to Formula One with a battling seventh place for Mercedes at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday before an embrace for newly-crowned triple champion Sebastian Vettel.

Rosberg wins dramatic F1 season-opener in Melbourne

Rosberg wins dramatic F1 season-opener in Melbourne

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Nico Rosberg won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after a bungled tyre strategy dashed Sebastian Vettel's chances of a season-opening triumph and Fernando Alonso survived a spectacular crash that left his McLaren wrecked.

Ferrari break F1 curfew to help Alonso

Ferrari break F1 curfew to help Alonso

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Ferrari worked through the night at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to help Fernando Alonso in his title battle with Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel.

Abu Dhabi GP: Alonso gets ready to bare his teeth

Abu Dhabi GP: Alonso gets ready to bare his teeth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Like the Samurai warrior that he has tattooed across his back, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso goes into Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix refusing to give up and ready to fight tooth and nail for victory.

The best images from the Indian Grand Prix

The best images from the Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday and stretched his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. Here's a look at some top class action from the race.

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Hungary GP PHOTOS: 'Happy' Hamilton savours first win for Mercedes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Britain's Lewis Hamilton seized his first win for Mercedes in the Hungarian heat on Sunday while Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel forged 38 points clear in the Formula One championship after finishing third.

Schumacher, Rosberg looking forward to Indian GP

Schumacher, Rosberg looking forward to Indian GP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg still remember the 'enthusiasm' and 'friendliness' shown by India last year and the two Mercedes drivers are gearing up for more interesting experience in the country, which hosts the next Formula One race on October 28.

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

F1: Doubts over New Jersey race, Austin on track

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts over whether the inaugural Grand Prix of America, to be held in New Jersey next year will go ahead.

Hulkenberg puts Williams on pole in Brazil

Hulkenberg puts Williams on pole in Brazil

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

German rookie Nico Hulkenberg stunned Formula One's title contenders by seizing pole position for Williams by a massive margin at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella second

Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella second

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

Kimi Raikkonen won the Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari's first success of the Formula One season on Sunday after championship leader Jenson Button crashed on the opening lap.

Hamilton fastest in opening practice session

Hamilton fastest in opening practice session

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Mclaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was the fastest in the opening practice session of the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International circuit.

Renault apologise after Red Bull draw a rare blank

Renault apologise after Red Bull draw a rare blank

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Engine suppliers Renault apologised to Formula One champions Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after the team failed to score a point in a race for the first time since 2010.

Button savours Spa win after Alonso crashes out

Button savours Spa win after Alonso crashes out

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

McLaren's Jenson Button won the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday after a first corner carnage ended the hopes of team mate Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Formula One leader Fernando Alonso.

Webber opts for Red Bull over Ferrari

Webber opts for Red Bull over Ferrari

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Mark Webber ended speculation about a move to Ferrari by signing an extension to his Red Bull contract that keeps him alongside Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel for a fifth season.

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China

Hamilton on pole for Mercedes in China

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with Kimi Raikkonen alongside for Lotus.