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Button aims for three in a row in China

Button aims for three in a row in China

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Jenson Button will be favourite to clinch a third win in three races at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after the row over the legality of his Brawn GP car's diffuser was settled in the team's favour.

How tyres are allocated to F1 teams... without bias

How tyres are allocated to F1 teams... without bias

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

In a statement explaining how the tyres are marked at their Turkish factory with embedded and traceable bar codes that cannot be swapped, Pirelli said their process was designed to be tamper-proof and random.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

F1: Korean Grand Prix dropped from calendar

F1: Korean Grand Prix dropped from calendar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The Korean Formula One Grand Prix has been formally dropped from the 2015 calendar after its surprise inclusion last month for contractual reasons.

F1 night race in Singapore approved

F1 night race in Singapore approved

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The Grand Prix is scheduled for September 28 on public roads around the downtown Marina Bay area, making it Formula One's first street race in Asia.

McLaren lodge Brazilian GP appeal

McLaren lodge Brazilian GP appeal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

McLaren have formally lodged an appeal against the decision not to penalise three drivers in the Brazilian Grand Prix because of fuel irregularities.

McLaren caught on a rollercoaster ride

McLaren caught on a rollercoaster ride

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Ron Dennis likened his Italian Grand Prix weekend to a "difficult, emotional rollercoaster" and even as he said it, the McLaren boss knew that the stomach-churning ride was far from over.

F1 catches the big green wave

F1 catches the big green wave

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Saving money, energy and resources and reducing waste is now top of the agenda for a sport famed in the past for profligate spending and conspicuous consumption.

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone described abuse of Lewis Hamilton in Spain as an "isolated incident".

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with new regulations, changed lineups, a trio of young rookies fresh from Formula Two and the comeback of Poland's Robert Kubica.

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Sports Shorts: Ennis-Hill not expecting apology; F1 to ditch 'halo' protection

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Marussia shocked and angered by Bianchi report

Marussia shocked and angered by Bianchi report

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Marussia expressed shock and anger on Wednesday at media allegations that French driver Jules Bianchi had ignored warning flags and been told to go faster by the Formula One team before he crashed and suffered critical head injuries in Japan.

Ferrari warning to McLaren over appeal

Ferrari warning to McLaren over appeal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Formula One will be badly damaged if 'grubby' legal manoeuvring leads to Kimi Raikkonen losing his title to McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in a courtroom, Ferrari's lawyer said.

Video clip threatens Hamilton's title tilt

Video clip threatens Hamilton's title tilt

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of securing the Formula One title in China this weekend could be scuppered by a video posted on the Internet.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Grid penalties make headlines in Monza

PHOTOS: Grid penalties make headlines in Monza

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Former world champions Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are among six drivers hit with a plethora of penalties on the grid for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Ferrari broke the rules, say McLaren

Ferrari broke the rules, say McLaren

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Formula One leaders McLaren have accused rivals Ferrari of running an illegal car at the start of the season and making 'grossly misleading' statements in a spy controversy overshadowing the championship.

Michael Schumacher still in coma

Michael Schumacher still in coma

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The retired seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was still in coma.

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

PIX: Hamilton makes a statement as F1 gets back on track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Formula One got back on track in changed circumstances on Friday but with Mercedes bringing a familiar look to the timing sheets as six times World champion Lewis Hamilton led team mate Valtteri Bottas one-two in Austrian Grand Prix free practice. The Briton did 41 laps and lapped with a best time of one minute 04.816 seconds in a damp and overcast session, 0.356 faster than the Finn.

BMW 'Twin Tower' wings banned

BMW 'Twin Tower' wings banned

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The International Automobile Federation wrote to all 11 teams after the race at Magny-Cours expressing concern that such devices 'may impair the forward and/or lateral vision of the driver'.

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

After Formula One's expected high profile entry into the country, Indian motorsport fans may get the opportunity to have a glimpse of A1GP race by 2009.

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been cleared to travel to Malaysia.

Future of Australian GP in doubt

Future of Australian GP in doubt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Motor sport's governing body cast doubt on the future of world championship events in Australia on Saturday after legal action by Minardi at the country's Formula One Grand Prix.

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

F1 could be forced to slow down, warns Mosley

F1 could be forced to slow down, warns Mosley

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The FIA is concerned that cars are taking corners far faster than in the past, with clear safety implications.

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

F1 teams shun meeting

F1 teams shun meeting

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The world champion made it clear that he could never forgive or forget what happened in Monza.\n

Races face uncertain future

Races face uncertain future

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Button's only valid contract is ours: BAR

Button's only valid contract is ours: BAR

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

BAR said they took the decision to take up the option on Button's contract on July 20 and informed the driver's management team.

We were desperate to race: Williams

We were desperate to race: Williams

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

No chance of qualifying change for Silverstone

No chance of qualifying change for Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Formula One's governing body has dismissed a move by commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone to change qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix.

Ferrari fire rekindles fuel debate

Ferrari fire rekindles fuel debate

Rediff.com23 May 2003

The pitstop fire provided the main talking point at Austria after Schumacher had taken his third win in a row.

F1 plans relegation system

F1 plans relegation system

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Formula One teams could face a soccer-style promotion and relegation system, according to plans being considered by Max Mosley.

Court keeps Minardi's hopes alive

Court keeps Minardi's hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005