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F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

F1 hopeful Daruvala's special flight gamble pays off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It was a repatriation flight for the Indians stuck in London and being exposed to infection during the long journey was a risk but Formula 1 hopeful Jehan Daruvala had no option.

Kimi Raikkonen announces retirement at end of 2021 season

Kimi Raikkonen announces retirement at end of 2021 season

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen has announced he will hang up his helmet and gloves and call time on an illustrious Formula One career at the end of the season.

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

An ardent fan of F1 driver, Max Verstappen, Yuvraj keenly follows the Scuderia Ferrari Formula1 team.

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Formula One's Australian Grand Prix called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to worries about the coronavirus outbreak, after a McLaren team member tested positive before the first practice session was scheduled to get underway at Albert Park.

After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia

After F1, Chess Federation cancels Olympiad in Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

FIDE said it will do its utmost to find another organiser for the Olympiad and will provide more information in due time.

PIX: F1 die-hard fans follow the action from hills

PIX: F1 die-hard fans follow the action from hills

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Diehard F1 followers dotted the hills around the Hungaroring.

Ex-IPL boss Modi Modi says new IPL owners linked to betting companies

Ex-IPL boss Modi Modi says new IPL owners linked to betting companies

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former IPL boss Lalit Modi has questioned the entry of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners in the Indian Premier League due to its investments in companies linked to betting activities.

Sharapova, Schumacher booked for fraud in Gurugram

Sharapova, Schumacher booked for fraud in Gurugram

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Earlier, she had filed a complaint in a Gurugram court against M/S Realtech Development and Infrastructure (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd, other developers, Sharapova and Schumacher for duping her of around Rs 80 lakh.

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be tailored to suit every journey and the pure-electric model will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than two seconds - faster than a current Formula 1 car.

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Russia sentences US basketball star Griner to 9 years in jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A Russian court sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia, a ruling that President Joe Biden called "unacceptable."

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Indian driver Arjun Maini's road to Formula 1 has become tougher with his shock switch to sports car racing.

Raghunathan third Indian to test F1 car

Raghunathan third Indian to test F1 car

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Mahaveer Raghunathan on Tuesday became the third Indian to test a Formula One car when he participated in a private session with Alfa Romeo Racing at the Hungaroring in Budapest.

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Pitlane tales: Daruvala finishes creditable fourth in Formula 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Dan Ticktum, who is also into his maiden Formula 2 season like Daruvala, won the race from pole position with another rookie, Christian Lundgaard, finishing second. Louis Deletraz was third.

F1 champion Hamilton under fire for 'poor India' comment

F1 champion Hamilton under fire for 'poor India' comment

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The Briton made the comments in an interview to the BBC in reference to Formula 1 embracing new countries to hold races.

Tatas give F1 fans a taste of virtual-reality

Tatas give F1 fans a taste of virtual-reality

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Fans of Formula One got a taste of real-time virtual reality of the race, without the usual 30-second delay, after the 'world's first' live 360-degree technology was put to test at the Singapore Grand Prix, according to Tata Communications and Formula 1.

Didn't mind dying on the field: Richards on not wearing helmet

Didn't mind dying on the field: Richards on not wearing helmet

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'I have looked at other sportsmen and women who I have a lot of respect for doing it to an extreme level'

'Vettel will take either take one-year sabbatical or retire'

'Vettel will take either take one-year sabbatical or retire'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Formula 1 expert and former racer Karun Chandhok sees four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel taking either a sabbatical next year or walk into retirement after finding himself without a drive for the 2021 season. The 2020 season is yet to start due to the COVID-19 pandemic but Vettel leaving Ferrari at the end of year has given the sport's followers plenty to talk about.

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Indian motorsport in doldrums?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Former FMSCI chief Vicky Chandhok on Monday severely criticised the governing body's current regime.

Pop sensation Taylor Swift invites fans to Austin F1 Grand Prix

Pop sensation Taylor Swift invites fans to Austin F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Taylor Swift recently addressed her fans in a video that previewed her performance as she rehearses ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin where she will take the center stage.

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

COVID-19: F1s new norms post resumption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The delayed season is due to start in Austria on July 5 behind closed doors.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

F1 Chinese Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The race was originally set to be held in Shanghai on April 19, but the governing body FIA and Formula One said in a statement that they had jointly decided to postpone it.

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Ecclestone accused of making `corrupt deal` to secure future as F1 chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had made a corrupt agreement in an attempt to stay in charge of the sport, according to claims by German media company Constantin Medien.

SC to hear plea against India GP F1 race on Friday

SC to hear plea against India GP F1 race on Friday

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Two days ahead of the Formula 1 race in Greater Noida, a petition seeking to stay the mega event was filed before the Supreme Court on Tuesday which agreed to hear it on Friday.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

Spyker to launch its gorgeous cars in India

Spyker to launch its gorgeous cars in India

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Ex-Formula 1 team owner and Dutch supercar maker Spyker has firmed up plans to set foot in India.

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The costs of providing free vaccines are way lower than the costs of a freewheeling epidemic.

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Here are seven jargons you may often come across when discussing the Covid-19 pandemic that Devangshu Datta makes sense of.

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Australian F1 race without fans? Not a chance, say organisers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Formula One race in Melbourne will proceed as planned this week and there is 'no chance' fans will be excluded because of coronavirus fears

L.S.D.: Formula to manage money post COVID

L.S.D.: Formula to manage money post COVID

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sumit Roy, an MBA, shares a simple formula to cut down expenses and save money post lockdown.

Nicole 'heartbroken' following split with Lewis Hamilton

Nicole 'heartbroken' following split with Lewis Hamilton

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger has been left devastated after splitting from Formula 1 ace, Lewis Hamilton.

F1 may generate Rs 90,000 cr revenue in next 10 years: Assocham

F1 may generate Rs 90,000 cr revenue in next 10 years: Assocham

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Formula 1 Grand Prix race in India could generate revenues of over Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) in the next 10 years and create 15 lakh new job opportunities for technical workers, industry body Assocham said.

India GP: SC gives nod, reserves 25% sale proceeds

India GP: SC gives nod, reserves 25% sale proceeds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the decks for the Formula 1 race in Greater Noida, stipulating that the organisers would deposit 25 per cent of sale proceeds from tickets in a separate account, which would not be operated without the Apex court's permission.

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Work hard, party harder: The unbelievably fabulous life of Usain Bolt!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

10 photos of the fastest man in the world living it up in the fast lane.

Venezuelan Cecotto to test drive for Force India

Venezuelan Cecotto to test drive for Force India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Venezuelan driver Johnny Cecotto Junior will test for Sahara Force India at the upcoming young driver test in Abu Dhabi next week, completing the team's line-up alongside Max Chilton of England.

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Lady Gaga: The sights in India are beautiful

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Lady Gaga arrives in India.

Sahara seeks Supreme Court's nod to sell Force India shares

Sahara seeks Supreme Court's nod to sell Force India shares

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Sahara Group has sought Supreme Court's permission to sell its shares in the Force India Formula 1 team as part of its effort to raise funds for the release of conglomerate's jailed chief Subrata Roy.

Maroon 5 enthrall F1 fans in Singapore

Maroon 5 enthrall F1 fans in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Rediff.com brings you pictures from that live-wire concert held late on Saturday...

Belgian GP: Force India move up to fourth after strong finish

Belgian GP: Force India move up to fourth after strong finish

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Force India overtook Williams for fourth position in the team standings after Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez bagged 22 points by finishing fourth and fifth in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix.