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Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Michelin threaten to pull out of Formula One

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

The tyre company could pull out at the end of next year if the governing body presses ahead with plans for a sole supplier.

Ecclestone's got a novel idea to spice up Formula One

Ecclestone's got a novel idea to spice up Formula One

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has proposed a controversial world championship for women drivers as part of Grand Prix weekends.

Formula One: Vettel vrooms to hat-trick win in Singapore

Formula One: Vettel vrooms to hat-trick win in Singapore

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Sebastian Vettel cruised to a third straight Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday and moved closer to a fourth consecutive Formula One world title with a dominant drive under the floodlights at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Formula One: Team by Team analysis of Australian GP

Formula One: Team by Team analysis of Australian GP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Kimi Raikkonen stole the limelight from Ferrari giant Fernando Alonso. The Finn essayed an epic victory at the Australia Grand Prix.

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Cricket Still Playing Catch-Up on Real-Time Coaching, Says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.

Piastri Pips Norris To Ace Qatar Practice

Piastri Pips Norris To Ace Qatar Practice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Oscar Piastri led McLaren teammate and Formula One title rival Lando Norris at the top of the timesheets in sole practice for the Qatar Grand Prix on Friday.

Formula One bosses disagree on qualifying, compromise proposed

Formula One bosses disagree on qualifying, compromise proposed

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Formula One teams and stakeholders failed to agree a fix for the sport's failed new qualifying format at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday and agreed instead to go away and consider a compromise by next Thursday.

New look Formula One hears a different tune

New look Formula One hears a different tune

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

If Formula One stands on the edge of the unknown, with new technologies and a very different engine to last year, then the start of pre-season testing on Tuesday should at least show what the future sounds like.

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

For F1, what happened in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aftershock of Sunday's double disqualification in Nevada hangs over champions McLaren ahead of a sprint weekend in Qatar that could hand Lando Norris his first F1 crown -- or erode his lead.

Formula One: Vettel sees title race as wide open

Formula One: Vettel sees title race as wide open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

This year's Formula One title race looks wide open to Red Bull's triple World champion Sebastian Vettel.

Formula One looks for a pattern in the unpredictable

Formula One looks for a pattern in the unpredictable

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Even if Formula One fans are revelling in the joy of an unprecedented six different winners from six races, some of those closer to the action are beginning to feel uneasy.

Pirelli renews Formula One tyre supply contract

Pirelli renews Formula One tyre supply contract

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pirelli, whose tyres caused controversy last year when they had to be redesigned after a spate of blowouts, also announced changes to the sporting regulations that will allow them more testing time.

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday but McLaren's Lando Norris had one hand on the Formula One title after finishing second and stretching his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 30 points.

Formula One: It's car number 5 for No 1 Vettel

Formula One: It's car number 5 for No 1 Vettel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Quadruple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel went for five on Friday with the German choosing to have that numeral on his car when he is eventually deposed as number one.

Neither sport nor entertainment: The fraud called Formula One

Neither sport nor entertainment: The fraud called Formula One

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

A major antagonism is visible the world over between capitalism and democracy. But the Indian elite and the media continue to glorify capitalism, with all its sleaze. Their celebration of F1 is part of this, says Praful Bidwai.

Ricciardo rocks Delhi, gives a taste of Formula One

Ricciardo rocks Delhi, gives a taste of Formula One

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

With only 30 days left for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, the Delhiites, on Saturday, got the first taste of Formula One with young racer Daniel Ricciardo burning the rubber of a Red Bull Racing car on the historic Rajpath.

Formula One: Vettel wins incident-packed race at home

Formula One: Vettel wins incident-packed race at home

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

World champion Sebastian Vettel finally tasted Formula One success on home soil after a composed victory in Sunday's German Grand Prix although safety worries again rocked the sport after a series of incidents.

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Vandoorne qualified 17th at the previous race in Bahrain, 16th in China and 18th in the Australian season-opener, with 20 cars on the grid.

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Formula One: Force India log points in second straight race

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Perez, who started eighth on the grid, finished ninth after being passed by Kevin Magnussen towards the end of the 56-lap race.

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

10 WORST Ingredients For Skin and Hair

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Though some ingredients such as mild odours or silicones might not be actually harmful, others such as sulphates, parabens or formaldehyde releasers can result in skin irritation, hormonal imbalances and skin barrier damage, advises Dr Ameesha Mahajan.

Sarvam Maya Review: Middling Entertainer

Sarvam Maya Review: Middling Entertainer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Sarvam Maya banks on its leading man, Nivin Pauly, who grasps at straws and makes the improbable scenes work with his charm, notes Arjun Menon.

Formula One takes away fuel stops and adds points

Formula One takes away fuel stops and adds points

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Formula One has tossed the refuelling rigs on the scrapheap, souped-up the scoring system and stretched the starting grid and the race calendar for 2010.

Formula One to set out cost-cutting survival plan

Formula One to set out cost-cutting survival plan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Formula One's rulers gather in the millionaires' playground of Monaco on Friday to steer the sport away from its profligate past and towards a more cost-conscious future. With teams battered by the credit crunch and stunned by Honda's decision to quit, the FIA's world motor sport council is expected to rubber-stamp measures agreed on Wednesday to rein in spending.

Food for thought at Formula One's most glamorous team

Food for thought at Formula One's most glamorous team

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The winds of change have swept through Ferrari and even Christmas has a different feel now.

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

This is, say tax experts, the first time that a car race circuit has been held to be the permanent establishment of an assessee.

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

2014 Indian Formula One GP may be scrapped due to 'political' problem

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Indian Grand Prix is likely to be dropped from next year's Formula One calendar as Russia prepares for its debut, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters.

Formula One qualifying: What's the new format

Formula One qualifying: What's the new format

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

A new qualifying format will shake up the Formula One starting grids this season, adding to the stress on teams and drivers and making races more exciting.

Formula One: Raikkonen gets frank about future at Lotus

Formula One: Raikkonen gets frank about future at Lotus

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Kimi Raikkonen made clear on Friday that his Lotus Formula One team had issues to resolve before he could have serious discussions about staying on next season.

Formula One cost cap set at 40 million pounds

Formula One cost cap set at 40 million pounds

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Formula One teams will be granted more technical freedom if they compete with a budget cap of 40 million pounds ($59.35 million) next year, the sport's governing body said on Thursday. Three new teams will be allowed to enter, expanding the starting grid to a maximum of 26 cars or six more than at present, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) added in a statement.

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The Formula One calendar will be trimmed to 17 Grands Prix next year with Germany and Italy each losing one of their two races.

Webber eyes Le Mans after life at Formula One

Webber eyes Le Mans after life at Formula One

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Mark Webber has no intention of coasting when he calls time on his 12-year career in Formula One at the end of the season and is determined to put Porsche back on top of the podium at Le Mans sooner rather than later.

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Toyota Returns To F1: Haas To Rebrand As TGR Haas F1

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Japanese car maker's motorsport division, will become title sponsor of the Haas Formula One team next season in a deal that strengthens an existing technical partnership.

Hamilton plans to bin his phone after nightmare season

Hamilton plans to bin his phone after nightmare season

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Seven-times World champion Lewis Hamilton failed to stand on the podium all year for the first time in his career.

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

This brings us to the question of combination and perhaps Arshdeep could miss out on more games going into the T20 World Cup -- a tournament that will be held in the sub-continent -- India and Sri Lanka.

Formula One driver Hamilton's girlfriend sizzles in sexy two-piece

Formula One driver Hamilton's girlfriend sizzles in sexy two-piece

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Mercedes Formula One driver is on a fast track after rekindling his romance with former Pussycat Doll lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. Nicole Scherzinger has recently shared pictures of herself from her trip to the Maldives.

Vijay Mallya in joint bid for Formula One team

Vijay Mallya in joint bid for Formula One team

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya has teamed up with Spyker's director of Formula One, Michiel Mol, to make an 80 million euro ($109.3 million) bid for the cash-strapped team.

Formula One: 'Rosberg retirement due to freak contamination'

Formula One: 'Rosberg retirement due to freak contamination'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Nico Rosberg's retirement from Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix was caused by a freak contamination of his steering column electronics by a substance used by Mercedes in their pre-event servicing, the team said on Friday.