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Ferrari finds loophole to help Alonso

Ferrari finds loophole to help Alonso

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Ferrari promised to pull out all stops on Sunday to help Fernando Alonso claim the Formula One drivers title and with the help of a rulebook loophole they head to the season finale still in the fight.

PHOTOS: Hamilton makes Vettel wait after win in Texas

PHOTOS: Hamilton makes Vettel wait after win in Texas

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Images from the US Grand Prix held at the at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.

Vettel on pole for US Grand Prix

Vettel on pole for US Grand Prix

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel roared to pole position at the US Grand Prix on Saturday with the German perfectly placed to claim a third straight Formula One title in his milestone 100th race.

PHOTOS: Vettel ready to land knockout blow in F1 title race

PHOTOS: Vettel ready to land knockout blow in F1 title race

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The knockout blow in the Formula One title battle has yet to be thrown but the moment is fast approaching and Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is landing the big psychological hits.

Alonso says his glass is half full

Alonso says his glass is half full

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso emphasised the positives on Sunday after Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dashed the Spaniard's hopes of seizing back the lead in the Formula One championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

PIX: Hamilton takes lead after Canadian GP win

PIX: Hamilton takes lead after Canadian GP win

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton stormed to a Canadian Grand Prix victory on Sunday to become a magnificent seventh winner in seven Formula One races this season and seize the championship lead.

Hamilton takes third Canadian Grand Prix for McLaren

Hamilton takes third Canadian Grand Prix for McLaren

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton stormed to a Canadian Grand Prix victory on Sunday to become a magnificent seventh winner in seven Formula One races this season and seize the championship lead.

India GP: Vettel fastest in India GP practice

India GP: Vettel fastest in India GP practice

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Sebastian Vettel picked up where he left off on Friday by lapping fastest in free practice for an Indian Grand Prix that could bring the Formula One championship leader a fourth win in a row.

Massa stays at Ferrari for 2013

Massa stays at Ferrari for 2013

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The Brazilian has struggled for form in recent years but has agreed a one-year extension amid continued speculation that world champion Sebastian Vettel could join Alonso at Ferrari from 2014.

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Hamilton backs 'former foe' Alonso to win F1 world title

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has tipped once bitter team-mate, Fernando Alonso to win the world title duel with Sebastian Vettel.

Photos: Vettel wins to seize F1 lead from Alonso

Photos: Vettel wins to seize F1 lead from Alonso

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

World champion Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two finish on Sunday to take the overall Formula One lead from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with four races remaining.

Vettel wins, takes F1 title lead from Alonso

Vettel wins, takes F1 title lead from Alonso

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

World champion Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two finish on Sunday to take the overall Formula One lead from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with four races remaining.

South Korean GP: Vettel leads Red Bull in practice

South Korean GP: Vettel leads Red Bull in practice

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two on Friday in practice for a South Korean Grand Prix that could send the Formula One World champion back into the overall lead for the first time since May.

Alonso inspired by samurai swordsman for Korean GP

Alonso inspired by samurai swordsman for Korean GP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Spaniard knows he will lose the championship lead at the southern Yeongam circuit for the first time since seizing it in Valencia in June if his Red Bull rival Sebastian Vettel chalks up a third win in a row.

F1 championship thrown wide open after Vettel wins in Japan

F1 championship thrown wide open after Vettel wins in Japan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Images from the Japanese Formula One GP on Sunday.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Alonso vents frustration with 'amateur' jibe

F1 Pitlane Tales: Alonso vents frustration with 'amateur' jibe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Fernando Alonso warned McLaren they were making him look like an amateur.

Alonso seeks to tighten grip in Singapore

Alonso seeks to tighten grip in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso will aim to consolidate his Formula One championship lead around the streets of Singapore on Sunday, seeking a third win in the night race to extend his 37-point advantage in the standings.

Hamilton demands more consistency in title chase

Hamilton demands more consistency in title chase

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is keen to take a leaf out of Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso's book by improving his consistency in the final seven races of the season to bolster his title chances.

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A victorious Lewis Hamilton tried to speak a few words in Italian on the Monza podium on Sunday, but there was no winning over the red-capped crowd on the track beneath the McLaren driver.

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.

Images: Penalty for Hamilton, drama from Alonso

Images: Penalty for Hamilton, drama from Alonso

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Raja Sen's trackside analysis of the first practice session at the Buddh Internationa Circuit.

Malaysian GP: Force India bag 8 points

Malaysian GP: Force India bag 8 points

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Sahara Force India recorded its first double points finish of the season with Paul di Resta securing seventh place and Nico Hulkenberg ninth in the dramatic and rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix, in Sepang.

PHOTOS: Alonso wins Malaysian GP, Perez finishes second

PHOTOS: Alonso wins Malaysian GP, Perez finishes second

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Images from the Malaysian Grand Prix race at Sepang Circuit.

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'After many years of having to find new adjectives to say horrible, I realised I would rather write about things I want to write about.'

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso could celebrate his 31st birthday by winning his 31st Grand Prix on Sunday at the Hungaroring circuit where he chalked up his Formula One victory nine years ago.

Hamilton fastest in practice but Red Bull, Ferrari in hunt

Hamilton fastest in practice but Red Bull, Ferrari in hunt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 at the top of the timesheets for the first free practice session at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday, while McLaren's hopes of a clean start were tempered by reliability issues.

Nico qualifies 5th at home race, Di Resta 9th

Nico qualifies 5th at home race, Di Resta 9th

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Nico Hulkenberg delivered a superb qualifying session in his home race as he secured a season-best fifth position on the grid while Paul di Resta was ninth as Sahara Force India got itself in a good position to score some points from the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

F1 sees a pattern emerging after the mud and rain

F1 sees a pattern emerging after the mud and rain

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Ferrari and Red Bull like the look of it but for McLaren, and their world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, it is not a pretty sight.

Webber proves doubters wrong with British GP win

Webber proves doubters wrong with British GP win

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

If anyone doubted Mark Webber's desire to stay in Formula One next year, the Australian Red Bull driver made his position very clear after scorching to victory in the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

British GP: Webber wins in the Silverstone sunshine

British GP: Webber wins in the Silverstone sunshine

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Australian Mark Webber won a sunny British Grand Prix on Sunday for Red Bull to deny Fernando Alonso a second successive victory and slash the Ferrari driver's Formula One lead to 13 points.

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Fernando Alonso passed a final medical examination on Thursday and will be able to participate in the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend after the Spaniard missed the Formula One season-opener in Australia due to concussion.

Hamilton wins in style in Germany

Hamilton wins in style in Germany

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton produced a monumental drive to take his second win of the season in the German Formula One Grand Prix after an enthralling battle with Ferrari's second-placed Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber.

Hungarian GP: Double points finish for Force India

Hungarian GP: Double points finish for Force India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

By virtue of this show, Sahara Force India collected six points from the race and consolidate its fourth position at the Constructor's standings with 101 points.

Alonso leaves hospital, to miss final test

Alonso leaves hospital, to miss final test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

McLaren Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will miss this week's final pre-season test in Barcelona after leaving hospital on Wednesday following a big crash three days ago.

Force India's Di Resta finishes creditable 6th in Bahrain

Force India's Di Resta finishes creditable 6th in Bahrain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Paul di Resta delivered his best result of the 2012 season by earning eight points for Sahara Force India with a sixth place finish while Nico Hulkenberg ended 12th at the Bahrain Grand Prix, in Manama on Sunday.

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Ferrari are not extending Sebastian Vettel's contract beyond this year

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins, rare retirement for Vettel

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton wins, rare retirement for Vettel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull's double Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel suffered his first race retirement in more than a year.

Hamilton wins in Abu Dhabi

Hamilton wins in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull's double Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel suffered his first race retirement in more than a year.

95,000 crowd for inaugural Indian GP

95,000 crowd for inaugural Indian GP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A bevy of dignitaries, filmstars and cricketers were among the 95,000-odd crowd that thronged the Buddh International Circuit to witness the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, in Greater Noida, on Sunday.

Alonso showed his class hasn't faded an ounce

Alonso showed his class hasn't faded an ounce

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Last Sunday's Malaysian GP, says Raja Sen, was all about a master driver outclassing the field with a bad car.