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Force India launches VJM-04 car

Force India launches VJM-04 car

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Force India has launched its 2011 car, the VJM-04, which will carry the hopes of Adrian Sutil, British rookie Paul di Resta and test driver Nico Hulkenberg in the coming Formula One season. The team finished seventh in the constructors standings in 2010 -- its best-ever finish -- and chairman and team principal Vijay Mallya is expecting even better results in 2011.

Schumacher to make F1 comeback with Mercedes

Schumacher to make F1 comeback with Mercedes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Seven-times World champion Michael Schumacher will come out of retirement to make a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next year at the age of 41, the team said on Wednesday. Mercedes Motorsports vice-president Norbert Haug told reporters in a telephone news conference that a contract was signed on Tuesday.

Ferrari honours injured driver Bianchi

Ferrari honours injured driver Bianchi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The entire Ferrari team has sent a message of encouragement to Formula One driver Jules Bianchi, who is fighting for his life following an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix one week ago.

Schumacher will not partner Rosberg at Mercedes

Schumacher will not partner Rosberg at Mercedes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Team principal of Mercedes Formula One team Ross Brawn confirmed that seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher will not come out of retirement to drive for them.

Verstappen gets Red Bull promotion, Kvyat drops down to Toro Rosso

Verstappen gets Red Bull promotion, Kvyat drops down to Toro Rosso

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Red Bull dropped Daniil Kvyat to sister team Toro Rosso following his disastrous weekend at the Russian Grand Prix and promoted Max Verstappen as his replacement ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

McLaren not sure of Perez's potential

McLaren not sure of Perez's potential

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

McLaren have recognised that they do not know just how good Mexican signing Sergio Perez really is.

Red Bull alter pitstop procedure to thwart Ferrari

Red Bull alter pitstop procedure to thwart Ferrari

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Formula One champions Red Bull have changed their pitstop procedures for Sunday's showcase Monaco Grand Prix after accusing Ferrari of shadowing them at the last race in Spain.

Schumacher shows he still has what it takes

Schumacher shows he still has what it takes

Rediff.com27 May 2012

But for a five place grid penalty carried over from Spain, the seven times world champion would have been celebrating the first pole position of his comeback and the first since his Ferrari days in 2006.

Maha: 'Conflict tiger' that killed 13 people captured

Maha: 'Conflict tiger' that killed 13 people captured

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Generally, tigers that attack humans apart from circumstances like defending cubs or trying to save one's own life are referred to as conflict tigers.

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

McLaren aim to overtake glamour team Ferrari as Formula One's leading brand within the next 20 years, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said.

McLaren await their fate after letter of apology

McLaren await their fate after letter of apology

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

McLaren have written to Formula One's governing body to apologise for misleading stewards and accepting wrongdoing ahead of a hearing next week that could suspend the team from the championship. A source, who declined to be identified, said earlier that Whitmarsh had written to Mosley, the FIA and race officials to offer "an unreserved apology" for lying to stewards at last month's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

McLaren deny wrongdoing after being fined

McLaren deny wrongdoing after being fined

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

McLaren were fined $10,000 and issued with a reprimand on Saturday after Lewis Hamilton stopped on the track immediately after taking pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The five-time world champion went from pole position to last on a chaotic afternoon, the Briton hitting the barriers and spinning before finishing 11th in a race won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

I'd like to see Karun in Force India car: Bernie

I'd like to see Karun in Force India car: Bernie

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Force India should have chosen an Indian driver to replace Giancarlo Fisichella when the Italian switched to Ferrari to help boost the build up for the nation's inaugural grand prix in 2011, Bernie Ecclestone has said.

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix.

Di Resta set for Force India

Di Resta set for Force India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Britain's Paul di Resta is set to become a grand prix regular as Force India's reserve driver while compatriot Gary Paffett will be McLaren's main tester, according to team principal Martin Whitmarsh.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

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.

Massa likely to stay: Ferrari

Massa likely to stay: Ferrari

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Brazilian Felipe Massa is likely to stay with Ferrari next year alongside Fernando Alonso, team principal Stefano Domenicali said on Thursday.

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

FIA targets McLaren drivers in spying probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

McLaren suspended their chief designer Mike Coughlan in July after 780 pages of Ferrari technical information was found at his home.

Mallya looking to float Indian sports assets

Mallya looking to float Indian sports assets

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Indian drinks and aviation tycoon Vijay Mallya plans to gather his Formula One, cricket and soccer interests into one company and float it on the Mumbai stock exchange early next year. As well as his Formula One team, Mallya owns the Royal Challengers Bangalore cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has 50 percent stakes in Kolkata-based Mohun Bagan and East Bengal soccer clubs.

I will convey my decision to Sutil soon: Mallya

I will convey my decision to Sutil soon: Mallya

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya, on Thursday, refused to reveal whether he will retain Adrian Sutil for the next season but said he would convey his decision to the German driver whenever he wants.

McLaren target 700th race celebration

McLaren target 700th race celebration

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

McLaren set their sights on celebrating their 700th Formula One race with a win after Lewis Hamilton led a one-two with Jenson Button in a wet Korean Grand Prix practice on Friday.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

Perez is staying at Force India in 2017

Perez is staying at Force India in 2017

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Mexican Sergio Perez will stay at Force India next year for a fourth straight season, the Silverstone-based Formula One team announced after Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Chandhok to test with Team Lotus

Chandhok to test with Team Lotus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

Karun Chandhok will test for Team Lotus in Spain next week as a potential reserve for the Formula One outfit, principal Tony Fernandes said on Sunday.

'Fisichella has made Sutil quicker'

'Fisichella has made Sutil quicker'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Giancarlo Fisichella has made Germany's Adrian Sutil raise his game since they became Force India team mates this season, according to the Formula One team's principal Colin Kolles. Italian veteran Fisichella, a race winner with former team Renault, was comfortably quicker in the early races of the season but the highly-rated Sutil, 25, has had the better results of late.

Watch out for 'little more mean and a little more hungry' Force India

Watch out for 'little more mean and a little more hungry' Force India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Force India revealed an aggressive new look for the 2015 Formula One season on Wednesday with Mexican driver Sergio Perez telling his compatriots he expected his best season yet.

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

One more cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it the sixth adult feline to have died since March, according to a statement from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday.

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Wait and watch! Formula One an option for Audi!

Rediff.com12 May 2015

There has long been speculation about whether Audi might be tempted into Formula One.

F1: Red Bull need to up their game

F1: Red Bull need to up their game

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Four days before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Horner said his team still had plenty of ground to make up, however.

Another cheetah brought to Kuno Park dies, 2nd this month

Another cheetah brought to Kuno Park dies, 2nd this month

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The incident is seen as a major setback for the ambitious 'Project Cheetah' under which 20 felines were translocated to KNP in Sheopur district from Namibia and South Africa in separate batches in September 2022 and February this year.

Jordan brings Formula One to Russia

Jordan brings Formula One to Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Jordan launched their 2005 car in snow and sub-zero temperatures in Moscow's Red Square.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

Del Piero-Dempsey to launch motor racing team

Del Piero-Dempsey to launch motor racing team

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Italian World Cup-winning striker Alessandro Del Piero has joined forces with American actor Patrick Dempsey to launch a new motor racing team which the duo hope to enter in the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour endurance race.

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

BAR to challenge Button's move

BAR to challenge Button's move

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Alonso for McLaren in 2007

Alonso for McLaren in 2007

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Renault's world champion Fernando Alonso will race for McLaren in the 2007 season

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Mercedes switch Schumacher's car for Spainish GP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Mercedes will switch Michael Schumacher's car for next week's Spanish Grand Prix to try and get the seven times Formula One champion back up to speed, team principal Ross Brawn said Monday.