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Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Antonelli makes history with maiden F1 win in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second-youngest race winner in history as Mercedes secured a one-two finish.

Is Formula One ready to slow down?

Is Formula One ready to slow down?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The FIA has announced a ten-year freeze on engine development, from 2008-2017.

Formula One: What's the secret of Raikkonen's happiness?

Formula One: What's the secret of Raikkonen's happiness?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Kimi Raikkonen is enjoying being at Ferrari more than ever this season.

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.

Button liberated by Formula One's new rules

Button liberated by Formula One's new rules

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Jenson Button put Honda's dismal 2008 season behind him and looked forward to a brighter Formula One future after an encouraging test in Barcelona on Wednesday. Formula One's rules are changing next year, with the sport going back to slick tyres and adopting heavily revised aerodynamics to try and create more overtaking.

Formula One is no stranger to spying

Formula One is no stranger to spying

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Formula One teams have always kept a close eye on rivals, eager for any gain that might make their cars go quicker, but the current 'spy' controversy goes well beyond that.

T20 is here to stay, not too sure about ODIs, says Ashwin

T20 is here to stay, not too sure about ODIs, says Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a necessary addition in the existing assortment of franchise-based tourneys as the format is here to stay unlike ODIs, said Indian spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday.

Dhoni to attend Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday?

Dhoni to attend Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

His love for speed is no secret and India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday hinted that he might witness India's first Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Formula One's 2016 tyre rules, giving more choice on the selection of compounds and strategy, have left even some drivers confused.

Raikkonen could walk away from Formula One

Raikkonen could walk away from Formula One

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Kimi Raikkonen has suggested he could walk away from Formula One after losing his place at Ferrari to Spain's Fernando Alonso.

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.

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, leading a McLaren one-two finish. Charles Leclerc finished third, while Mercedes faced challenges. The main grand prix is scheduled for Sunday.

Mercedes driver Button hints he may quit Formula One

Mercedes driver Button hints he may quit Formula One

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Jenson Button has indicated he might not stay at McLaren even if the Formula One team offered him a contract extension for next season.

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance in Qualifying 2 for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, finishing ahead of four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen in one of the toughest GT3 grids in world motorsport.

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Arjun Maini impresses with qualifying finish above Max Verstappen in GT3 battle

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Indian racer Arjun Maini delivered a standout performance in Qualifying 2 for the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, finishing ahead of four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen in one of the toughest GT3 grids in world motorsport.

Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Bahrain to open 2006 Formula One season

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

The Gulf Kingdom will start the 19-race season on March 12, with Malaysia following a week later on March 19 and then Australia on April 2.

Formula One to award double points for final race

Formula One to award double points for final race

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Formula One is to award double points for the last race of the season in a controversial attempt to keep championships undecided to the very end after four years of Red Bull domination.

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Formula One: Key characteristics of each Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The 19-race Formula One season, which starts in Melbourne on March 17, will have no new Grands Prix this year and one fewer than last season following the postponement of New Jersey's debut to 2014. The following box details each race and its key characteristics.

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veteran banker K V Kamath stresses the importance of reskilling and education reforms to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in India, advocating for practical applications over expensive foundational models.

Michelin to quit Formula One after 2006

Michelin to quit Formula One after 2006

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Michelin will quit at the end of next year because of the governing body's decision to move to a single tyre supplier from 2008.

Meet Formula One's new young master Max Verstappen

Meet Formula One's new young master Max Verstappen

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Max Verstappen's sensational first Formula One victory, at just 18 years of age, had former champions and grandees of the sport casting around for superlatives at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld anticipates no impact on this weekend's Formula One season-opener at Melbourne's Albert Park from the travel issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Formula One: Metal plate behind Spa punctures?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

A metal plate shed by a car has been blamed for alarming punctures suffered by Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in Friday's Belgian Grand Prix practice.

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

PIX: Red Bull's Verstappen wins second Formula One title

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Dutch driver won the race at Suzuka, with Leclerc demoted from second to third behind Red Bull's Sergio Perez for cutting the final chicane while defending from the Mexican on the last lap.

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

PHOTOS: New cars for 2014 Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

With the Formula One season about to get underway, here's a look at the news cars teams will use.

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Formula One chief Ecclestone flags own value to business

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone said much of the motor sport's value before the sale of a major stake to private equity group CVC was down to his running of the business.

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Formula One returns to France after 10-year absence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The French Formula One Grand Prix will return in 2018 after a 10-year absence with the race scheduled to take place at the Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, regional politician Christian Estrosi said.

India not giving up hope of Formula One return in 2016

India not giving up hope of Formula One return in 2016

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Problems over taxation, with Formula One classified as entertainment rather than a sport in India, as well as the considerable bureaucracy governing the import of equipment have been seen as obstacles.

Formula One: Maldonado back on top in Spain

Formula One: Maldonado back on top in Spain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado, surprise winner in Spain last month, put his Williams team back on top of the timesheets in first free practice at the European Grand Prix on Friday.

Formula One in crisis mode after tyre failures

Formula One in crisis mode after tyre failures

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

With television images broadcast around the world showing bucking cars scraping along on rear left wheel rims stripped of rubber, the drivers wrestling to keep them on the road, the sport breathed a sigh of relief that the British Grand Prix had ended safely.

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Meet the most wanted man of Formula One!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Jenson Button is a wanted man, even if McLaren ultimately decide they do not want to retain the 2009 Formula One World Champion for next season.

Formula One teams agree to 18 races in 2007

Formula One teams agree to 18 races in 2007

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Formula One teams have thrown a lifeline to Italy's Imola circuit by agreeing to expand next year's calendar from 17 to 18 races.\n

Formula One grid shows a wealth of talent

Formula One grid shows a wealth of talent

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Formula One has always followed the money, grabbing it where it can and burning through bank balances as quickly as anything on the track.

'I Want To Play Women Who Feel Flawed'

'I Want To Play Women Who Feel Flawed'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'For me, success isn't about fitting into a certain mould. It's about constantly evolving as an actor and surprising both the audience and myself.'

Sinner, Djokovic Advance To Second Round At Wimbledon

Sinner, Djokovic Advance To Second Round At Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner survived an early scare in his Wimbledon title defence but the Italian shook off the rust and fought past Serb Miomir Kecmanovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reach the second round.

Monaco Grand Prix: Ricciardo takes first career Formula One pole

Monaco Grand Prix: Ricciardo takes first career Formula One pole

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Australian Daniel Ricciardo seized the first pole position of his Formula One career at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday with world championship leader Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row for Mercedes.

Formula One says safe to race in Bahrain

Formula One says safe to race in Bahrain

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Bahrain is a safe place to race and this weekend's Grand Prix will go ahead as planned, Formula One's governing body and commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone said in a joint statement on Friday.

HRT absent from 2013 Formula One entry list

HRT absent from 2013 Formula One entry list

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Formula One looks likely to be reduced to 11 teams next season after the official 2013 championship entry list was published without struggling Spanish-based HRT on it.