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Red Bull unveil sleek new car

Red Bull unveil sleek new car

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Formula One title contenders Red Bull unveiled their striking new RB6 for the coming season on Wednesday.

Engine rules killed title hopes: Red Bull

Engine rules killed title hopes: Red Bull

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has blamed Formula One's engine rules for effectively ending his team's title hopes.

F1 teams must race to survive; MotoGP intends to start season in July

F1 teams must race to survive; MotoGP intends to start season in July

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Formula One managing director Ross Brawn this week outlined plans for going back to racing, with health checks and isolation in the paddock, and believed the sport could provide a safe environment.

Factbox: Formula One's previous penalties

Factbox: Formula One's previous penalties

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

McLaren handed a suspended three race ban for lying to race stewards at the season-opening 2009 Australian Grand Prix. The team were told the ban would be enforced if further facts emerged or there was another breach in the next year.

Big six is the number for Hamilton in Texas

Big six is the number for Hamilton in Texas

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Austin is a favourite track for the 34-year-old Mercedes driver and he will also be fancied to round up his Texan win tally to six on Sunday.

'Brawn could dominate season'

'Brawn could dominate season'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

This year's Formula One championship could be over halfway through the season unless teams find a way to stop the incredible new Brawn GP outfit, Ferrari driver Felipe Massa said on Saturday. Ferrari have won a record 16 constructors' championships, including the last two, but Massa said the sport's newcomers appeared to be in a class of their own after a stunning debut in qualifying for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

PHOTOS: Check out Ferrari's new car for the 2017 F1 season

PHOTOS: Check out Ferrari's new car for the 2017 F1 season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Ferrari unveiled their new Formula One car, the SF70-H, with the minimum of fanfare after a disappointing 2016 season but plenty of hope among fans that the Italian team will return to winning ways.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

McLaren, Ferrari pay the price of success: Brawn

McLaren, Ferrari pay the price of success: Brawn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The Brawn GP owner, whose team tops both the drivers' and constructors' standings with two wins from two races, told reporters at the Malaysian Grand Prix that his rivals' difficulties were a direct result of last year's title battle.

Alonso aims for third F1 title

Alonso aims for third F1 title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Fernando Alonso is aiming to silence speculation that his heart is set on a move to Ferrari by winning a third Formula One title with Renault this season.

Russian GP: Rosberg again denies Hamilton his 50th pole

Russian GP: Rosberg again denies Hamilton his 50th pole

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Nico Rosberg seized pole position for the Russian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with world champion Lewis Hamilton joining his team mate on the front row in a perfect qualifying for Mercedes.

Renault team in a new deal

Renault team in a new deal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

In an announcement, Pepe Jeans London revealed in Mumbai recently that it has signed up with Renault Formula 1 Racing Team as one of its official worldwide sponsors for the next three years.

Ferrari ends spygate with McLaren

Ferrari ends spygate with McLaren

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Ferrari agreed on Friday to end legal action against McLaren over last year's spy scandal for the good of Formula One.

Ferrari ends spy dispute with McLaren

Ferrari ends spy dispute with McLaren

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Ferrari agreed on Friday to end legal action against McLaren over last year's spy scandal for the good of Formula One.

Ferrari cannot compete with current car: Raikkonen

Ferrari cannot compete with current car: Raikkonen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Ferrari must make their car quicker as soon as possible or risk racing among the also-rans for the rest of the season, Kimi Raikkonen said on Saturday. The Italian team, constructors' champions last year, have made their worst start for 17 years with no points from the first two races of the season.

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Hamilton wins in Japan; closes in on F1 title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, the Briton's closest rival, finished only sixth after an early collision with Red Bull's Max Verstappen left the German fighting back from 19th place.

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

F1 chief backs Branson Honda bid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

British entrepreneur Richard Branson wants to take over Honda's Formula One team, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday. Ecclestone said it is now up to Honda to decide which path to follow.

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Hamilton ends the F1 season in style in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Lewis Hamilton led every lap from pole position to chequered flag, banging in a fastest lap for good measure to emphasise his supremacy

Force India secure points at British GP

Force India secure points at British GP

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Sahara Force India enjoyed its second successive double points finish with Nico Hulkenberg finishing seventh and Sergio Perez ninth at their home race, British Grand Prix in Silverstone.

Alonso demoted as McLaren denied points

Alonso demoted as McLaren denied points

Rediff.com5 Aug 2007

Alonso was given a five-place demotion for unnecessarily impeding his team mate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton in the pitlane in the final seconds of qualifying

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Formula One: Stolen Red Bull trophies found in lake

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Silverware stolen from the Red Bull Formula One factory in Milton Keynes has been found in a lake, police said on Tuesday.

Alonso cleared after precautionary checks

Alonso cleared after precautionary checks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso had precautionary checks in hospital after hurting his back on a heavy jolt over the kerbs at the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Raikkonen takes F1 title after Brazil GP win

Raikkonen takes F1 title after Brazil GP win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

His unexpected title triumph ended 22-year-old Briton Lewis Hamilton's dreams of becoming the youngest champion in his debut season with McLaren.

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

McLaren demoted in Bahrain pit lane

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

McLaren have been placed at the slow end of the pitlane since they were stripped of all their points in 2007 due to a spying controversy.

McLaren boss reveals Alonso rift

McLaren boss reveals Alonso rift

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Ron Dennis's revelation will only fuel speculation that the world champion will move on at the end of the season, with a return to Renault the most likely.

FIA publishes e-mails in spy case

FIA publishes e-mails in spy case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Formula One's governing body said the emails between McLaren drivers proved the team had made use of information leaked from Ferrari.

McLaren may be penalised

McLaren may be penalised

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has raised the possibility of McLaren starting the 2008 season with a points penalty if the team's new car design is based on information from Ferrari.

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Massa wins Brazilian GP; Alonso world champ

Massa wins Brazilian GP; Alonso world champ

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Renault's Fernando Alonso won his second successive Formula One world championship after finishing second at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Spy saga taught Formula One a lesson

Spy saga taught Formula One a lesson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The season that fires up in Australia on March 16 is unlikely to see any repeat of the drama that scarred 2007.

Ferrari crowned F1 champions

Ferrari crowned F1 champions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

McLaren accepted an unprecedented $100 million fine and loss of all their 2007 constructors' points.

Schumacher loves Ferrari's new car

Schumacher loves Ferrari's new car

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Retired seven times world champion Michael Schumacher believes Ferrari's new F2008 car gives them a good chance of retaining their constructors' title.

McLaren may accept record fine

McLaren may accept record fine

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

McLaren may be willing to take a $100 million hit in the interests of Formula One, team boss Ron Dennis said.

Truth has emerged in F1 spy case, say Ferrari

Truth has emerged in F1 spy case, say Ferrari

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Ferrari welcomed on Thursday a ruling by Formula One's governing body that stripped McLaren of their constructors' points and effectively handed the title to the Italian team.

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Sports Shorts: Sabalenka upsets Barty, sets up Riske final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Aryna Sabalenka moved one step closer to defending her Wuhan Open crown after dispatching world number one Ash Barty in straight sets with a 7-5 6-4 victory in the semi-final on Friday

Ferrari first to show off new F1 car

Ferrari first to show off new F1 car

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Formula One champions Ferrari will reveal their 2008 cars in a low-key presentation in Maranello on Sunday.

Drivers' title is top priority: Alonso

Drivers' title is top priority: Alonso

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Fernando Alonso says Renault must be fully behind his bid for a second successive Formula One title this weekend because it matters more than the constructors' crown.

Alonso says he will do his talking on the track

Alonso says he will do his talking on the track

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Formula One champion Fernando Alonso will do his talking on the track now that McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has revealed they are barely on speaking terms, the Spaniard said on Thursday.

Perez gives Force India 4th podium finish

Perez gives Force India 4th podium finish

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Sergio Perez gave Sahara Force India its fourth ever podium finish by taking the third spot while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line at sixth in a memorable race at the Monaco Grand Prix of the Formula One Championships, in Monaco, on Sunday.

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Force India preparing for Belgian GP amid uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Doubts about Force India being able to race at Spa, the first Grand Prix since the August break, emerged on Wednesday with reports of legal complications.