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FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

FIA invites tenders for tyre contract

Rediff.com23 May 2006

FIA has invited tyre makers to tender for the right to become the sport's sole supplier for three years from 2008

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Ecclestone hits out at FIA president Todt

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the sport's governing body as "a joke" and criticised Jean Todt's actions since taking over from Max Mosley as FIA president.

FIA targets carmakers in 2008 rules

FIA targets carmakers in 2008 rules

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Conspiracy: Was Massa denied F1 championship in 2008?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Massa, who failed to score after a bungled pitstop, claims the race should have been cancelled because the sport's leaders allegedly knew before the end of the 2008 season what had happened but covered it up.

FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard

FIA should have punished Piquet too: Coulthard

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Formula One's ruling body should have punished Brazilian Nelson Piquet for the Renault race-fixing controversy, former driver David Coulthard says.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"

Who is Lando Norris?

Who is Lando Norris?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a Formula One race in recent years than McLaren's Lando Norris, who was celebrated by everyone from Max Verstappen to Donald Trump following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Formula One's governing body has banned teams from sending drivers coded messages under a controversial clampdown on the use of radio communications from this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Formula One teams and FIA agree cost cuts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Formula One teams and the sport's governing body said Tuesday that they had agreed "significant" cost savings for 2009 and 2010.

FIA confirm return to one-session qualifying

FIA confirm return to one-session qualifying

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Qualifying will take place on Saturday over a one-hour session, involving a single timed lap, the FIA said in a statement.

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

FIA boss Mosley to pen 'tell-all' autobiography

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

After many denials, Max Mosley, whose 16-year tenure as the president of FIA would end this month, has finally decided to come out with an autobiography, which will reveal many secrets about him and the sporting world.

Ferrari admit tipping off FIA about tyres

Ferrari admit tipping off FIA about tyres

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn said they contacted FIA after receiving photographic evidence at the Hungarian Grand Prix.\n\n\n\n

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

FIA agree changes to F1 qualifying

FIA agree changes to F1 qualifying

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The qualifying will be split into two separate Saturday sessions as of next week's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Fisichella may be Brazil GP winner - FIA

Fisichella may be Brazil GP winner - FIA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that it was reviewing Sunday's race result after a timing discrepancy came to light.

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

FIA defends decision to go ahead with Bahrain GP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

International Automobile Federation (FIA) vice president Carlos Gracia has defended his decision to declare Bahrain a safe destination for motor racing following criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

FIA summon McLaren in Ferrari 'spy' probe

FIA summon McLaren in Ferrari 'spy' probe

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Formula One's governing body has charged championship leaders McLaren with unauthorised possession of confidential Ferrari information.

FIA to probe McLaren's Monaco GP win

FIA to probe McLaren's Monaco GP win

Rediff.com28 May 2007

FIA said it is looking into incidents involving the Mercedes-powered team 'in light of a possible breach of the International Sporting Code'.

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The FIA is also under fire on other fronts, with confusion about the scoring at last Sunday's shortened Japanese Grand Prix and widespread driver anger, about the deployment of a recovery tractor on track while cars were lapping in the heavy spray.

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Penalty drama around legend Alonso's 100th podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The 41-year-old double world champion, enjoying a renaissance with his much-improved team, finished third in Jeddah but was demoted to fourth by a 10-second post-race penalty.

Bahrain GP: Hamilton exempted from jewellery ban

Bahrain GP: Hamilton exempted from jewellery ban

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

F1 stewards exempted Lewis Hamilton from a jewellery ban at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday after accepting he risked disfigurement if a nose piercing was removed.

Pak court declares PM Sharif's son proclaimed offender in money laundering case

Pak court declares PM Sharif's son proclaimed offender in money laundering case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Lahore special court (central-I) declared Suleman and Tahir Naqvi proclaimed offenders after they failed to appear despite being summoned, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Nothing will stop me speaking my mind in F1: Hamilton

Nothing will stop me speaking my mind in F1: Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Lewis Hamilton vowed to continue speaking out despite Formula One's governing body clamping down on drivers

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Hamilton removes nose stud ahead of British GP practice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The 37-year-old was engaged in a standoff with the FIA in May, after drivers were reminded that wearing jewellery in the cockpit was not allowed for safety reasons, but was given an exemption until Silverstone.

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The FIA investigators under Rizwan had detected Rs 110 billion earned by the sugar mafia during the rule of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rule through 'speculative pricing'.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Lewis Hamilton and the FIA were in a standoff at this month's Miami Grand Prix over piercings

In Pakistan, blasphemy is now terrorism

In Pakistan, blasphemy is now terrorism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Succumbing to the demands of a radical Islamist party, the Pakistan government has agreed to try blasphemy suspects under terrorism charges in addition to the other sections of the country's penal code.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

F1: Why Hamilton faces punishment...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Lewis Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver of all time and badly affected by the outcome after leading until seven corners from the end, did not attend Thursday night's gala awards ceremony-- a requirement for the championship's top three.

A Tiranga Flies Over Manhattan!

A Tiranga Flies Over Manhattan!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Glimpses from the Federation of Indian Associations' Indian Independence Day parade in Manhattan on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was taken to a hospital after a car crash during the filming of an episode of the BBC's "Top Gear" show.

F1 Schedule for 2024 season: Record number of Grands Prix

F1 Schedule for 2024 season: Record number of Grands Prix

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Formula One will have a record 24 Grands Prix in 2024 with China back on the calendar after a five-year absence.

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Formula One approved a plan to hold three sprint races instead of six in 2022 at an F1 Commission meeting on Monday, the FIA said in a statement.

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The iconic Times Square in New York City, reverberating with the chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', was on Sunday drenched in hues of saffron, white and green as the biggest Indian tricolour was unfurled at the popular destination to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day.

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Jehan's rookie year in F3 got off to a solid start in the previous weekend at Silverstone where the multiple Indian and Asian Karting champion earned himself two rookie podiums.