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Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

As impressive as those results have been, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the opportunity after the race to issue a scary warning that his team is capable of winning every grand prix this season.

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

A General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One's 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA on Friday.

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a pay cut, an F1 spokesman said on Tuesday. Sources said those on furlough were mainly employees whose work was focused on race weekend activities and who could not carry out duties remotely. The Liberty Media-owned company employs in excess of 500 people.

Verstappen crashes out in Austria after Lap 1 collision

Verstappen crashes out in Austria after Lap 1 collision

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement of the Formula One season on Sunday after a collision with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap of Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix.

Will Formula One race at all in 2020?

Will Formula One race at all in 2020?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Formula One expects to run a shortened season of 15-18 Grands Prix once racing can resume after the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully during the European summer, chairman and chief executive Chase Carey said on Monday. The original 2020 calendar had a record 22 races but the season has yet to start with the first eight postponed or cancelled and more likely to be called off.

F1: Piastri beats Norris in rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

F1: Piastri beats Norris in rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri beat teammate and title rival Lando Norris in a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix to stretch his Formula One lead to 16 points.

Formula One title permutations

Formula One title permutations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton (107 points), Fernando Alonso (103) and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen (100) will battle it out for the Formula One championship in the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend.

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Check out the list of Formula One world champions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Following's Verstappen's 2021 title win, here's a list of F1 champions over the years...

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Formula One pays tribute to Schumacher at 50

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher turned 50 on Thursday with Formula One and his fans paying tribute to the sport's most successful driver with a mixture of celebration and sorrow.

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix and revived his Formula One title bid after fending off championship-leading McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri under race-long pressure on Sunday.

Formula One: Mercedes secure trophy

Formula One: Mercedes secure trophy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Russian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton might cover the distance in a matter of minutes but it has taken more than half a century for Mercedes to add their names to the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Williams.

Russia to allow spectators at Sochi Formula One race

Russia to allow spectators at Sochi Formula One race

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

No spectators, sponsors or VIP guests have been allowed to attend but Formula One has said it hoped that might change later in the year.

Belgian GP: Norris Pips Piastri To Seal Pole Position

Belgian GP: Norris Pips Piastri To Seal Pole Position

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris edged out championship-leading teammate and Formula One title rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position for what could be a wet and chaotic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Norris wins wet and chaotic home British GP

Norris wins wet and chaotic home British GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Lando Norris won his home British Grand Prix for the first time and shed tears of joy while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished second

F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

F1: Piastri takes dominant sprint pole in Belgium

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen will join the Australian on the front row.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

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.

'Idiot' Norris says he let down himself and McLaren

'Idiot' Norris says he let down himself and McLaren

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris called himself an idiot after crashing in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, and he stuck by the self-criticism when talking to reporters afterwards.

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell took Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired.

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Verstappen starts new Red Bull era with Spa sprint win

'Formula One needs a real revolution'

'Formula One needs a real revolution'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Formula One needs to go through a 'real revolution' by 2017 with cars making the sort of noise that heavy metal rock fans would appreciate, according to Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene.

'F1 looks very much like a two-horse race'

'F1 looks very much like a two-horse race'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the 2025 F1 season was turning into a two-horse race between the McLaren drivers after his team had a home Austrian Grand Prix to forget on Sunday.

Russell sets early pace in Austrian GP

Russell sets early pace in Austrian GP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Russell fastest in first Austrian GP practice as Dunne shines

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Rahul has arguably looked the most assured batter of the series so far. His ability to leave the ball well and play late has helped him excel in English conditions.

Wurz retires from Formula One

Wurz retires from Formula One

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Williams driver Alex Wurz announced his immediate retirement and said that he would not be taking part in the season's final race in Brazil.

Bollywood cheers Formula One

Bollywood cheers Formula One

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrites are tweeting.

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Verstappen is third overall in the standings, 61 points behind Piastri who leads Norris by 15, and chasing his third win of the campaign to make up for retirement in Austria last weekend.

Formula One bids farewell to Jules Bianchi

Formula One bids farewell to Jules Bianchi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Formula One world champions past and present paid their respects to Jules Bianchi and mourned one of their own at the French driver's funeral on Tuesday.

Leclerc crashes; Russell tops in Canadian GP practice

Leclerc crashes; Russell tops in Canadian GP practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Leclerc brought out the red flags when he hit the wall at the second chicane with 45 minutes remaining, causing extensive damage to his Ferrari.

Schumi's son continues pursuit towards Formula One

Schumi's son continues pursuit towards Formula One

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Michael Schumacher's 17-year-old son Mick, who made his debut in German F4 series last year, continues his push towards Formula One as he is all set to race in this season's Italian series as well.

Red Bull Warned FIA Of 'Ploy' To Corner Verstappen!

Red Bull Warned FIA Of 'Ploy' To Corner Verstappen!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Red Bull spoke to Formula One's governing body FIA before the Canadian Grand Prix to warn them that Max Verstappen's rivals might try and lure the Dutch driver into a one-race ban, according to team boss Christian Horner.

Norris beats Leclerc to Monaco pole; Hamilton demoted

Norris beats Leclerc to Monaco pole; Hamilton demoted

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Lando Norris put Formula One champions McLaren on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in track-record time on Saturday, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc alongside on the front row for his home race.

PIX: Hamilton steps out in red at 10-team F1 launch

PIX: Hamilton steps out in red at 10-team F1 launch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Seven-times World champion Lewis Hamilton appeared in Ferrari red for the first time outside of Italy as Formula One put on an unprecedented and spectacular 10-team season launch in front of 15,000 fans on Tuesday.

Russell 'realistic' despite thrilling Canadian GP win

Russell 'realistic' despite thrilling Canadian GP win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell said he was driving better than ever and ready to fight for a Formula One championship with Mercedes after taking the team's first win of the season in Canada, but this year still looks a long shot.

'Formula One has a 50-50 chance of going racing'

'Formula One has a 50-50 chance of going racing'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Formula E founder Alejandro Agag reckons both his electric series and Formula One have a 50-50 chance of getting races run due to the coronavirus pandemic that has stalled both championships. The Spaniard, whose city-based series started last November and completed five races before the virus forced it off the streets, said it was unclear how much was going to be possible as restrictions eased.

Stage set for next round of Verstappen v Russell clash

Stage set for next round of Verstappen v Russell clash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Present rivalries and past collisions hang over Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix as Formula One braces for the next round of Max Verstappen v George Russell and more title-chasing drama at McLaren.

Hamilton scores first win for Ferrari in China F1 sprint

Hamilton scores first win for Ferrari in China F1 sprint

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Lewis Hamilton celebrated his first Formula One win for Ferrari after leading a Chinese Grand Prix sprint from start to finish in only his second race for the Italian team on Saturday.

Sauber, Force India lodge complaints against Formula One

Sauber, Force India lodge complaints against Formula One

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Second-tier Formula One teams Sauber and Force India lodged official complaints with the EU's competition regulator, alleging that the sport's governing body mismanages prize money.

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Usman Khawaja told a press conference on Friday that he had been managing a hamstring strain and had logged the injury in an app used by Australia's professional cricketers.