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Out but not down... Dhawan eyes IPL, World Cup glory

Out but not down... Dhawan eyes IPL, World Cup glory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shikhar Dhawan finds himself out of the Indian team less than three months after captaining the ODI side, but the 37-year-old opener has not yet given up on a strong desire to play the World Cup at home later this year.

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

It's official: MotoGP will race in India next year

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Top officials from MotoGP's commercial rights holder Dorna had visited India earlier this month to sign a seven-year MoU

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

Ecclestone says door is open for India return

Ecclestone says door is open for India return

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

A deal has been done for India to return to the Formula One calendar in 2015 and for six years beyond that if tax problems with the country's authorities can be overcome, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Biker CS Santosh in medically-induced coma after crashing at Dakar Rally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Santosh had a near-fatal accident during the 2013 Abu Dhabi desert challenge, suffering burns to his neck after his Suzuki MX450X caught fire.

'India needs more infrastructure to produce F1 champ'

'India needs more infrastructure to produce F1 champ'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Formula One might have made its debut in the cricket-crazy nation with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit but the country needs to build more motorsports infrastructure to produce world champions, feels legendary driver Sir Jackie Stewart.

You have to take your chances on the track: Chandhok

You have to take your chances on the track: Chandhok

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The recent deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli may have reignited the debate about improving safety measures in motorsport but Indian racer Karun Chandhok believes that focusing too much on them would take away the excitement from Formula One.

Maruti cars for MAI rally winners

Maruti cars for MAI rally winners

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

The overall winners in the National Rally Championship will drive away with top models from the company's stable.

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

CS Santosh to fly back to India, remains under observation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The 37-year-old Santosh, who was representing the two-wheeler manufacturing giant in one of the world's biggest rallies, suffered the crash last Wednesday and was airlifted to a hospital in Jeddah.

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Mallya hits back; set to remove 'India' from F1 team name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Vijay Mallya, who is being pursued by Indian authorities over unpaid loans tied to his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, has taken steps that could see India disappear from the name of his Formula One team.

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

First female F1 team boss Monisha leaves Sauber

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Swiss-based Sauber have parted company with principal Monisha Kaltenborn, the first woman to run a Formula One outfit, the team's owners said.

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken "impressive" steps to address the issue.

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rannvijay's wake-up call for India's youth

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'If you are not able to perform today, 10 years later, you won't have an excuse to explain why you didn't do it when you could.'

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Mick Schumacher bags Formula 2 title

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher is now expected to move up to Formula One with Red Bull's Honda-powered AlphaTauri team

Chandhok's A-1 plans stalled

Chandhok's A-1 plans stalled

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

The MAI has said that Karun Chandhok can procure his Indian license only next year.

Mallya quits as Force India F1 director

Mallya quits as Force India F1 director

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Co-owner Vijay Mallya resigned as a director of the Force India Formula One team but will continue to serve as principal and shareholder.

All about Formula One racing

All about Formula One racing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Sharpen your database on the elite motorsport event.

Podium finish for Mahindra's Kumar at Italian race

Podium finish for Mahindra's Kumar at Italian race

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Mahindra Racing's young rider Indian Sarath Kumar created history after finishing third and getting his first ever podium finish at the CIV-Italian Championship in Monza on Sunday.

India set to witness Vettel defend F1 crown as tickets sales drop

India set to witness Vettel defend F1 crown as tickets sales drop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Amid dwindling spectator count and mounting administrative hassles, the Formula One carnival is all set to hit the national capital this Sunday with the third Indian Grand Prix, which faces an uncertain future after being pulled off next year's motorsport calendar.

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Auto Expo: From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike customisation, motorsports, auto gaming arena, autonomous vehicle and so on

i1 Super Series: SRK-Mehta group pick stake in Mumbai franchise

i1 Super Series: SRK-Mehta group pick stake in Mumbai franchise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

It's another sporting takeover for Shah Rukh Khan and KKR partners, the Mehta Group. They are the Mumbai franchise owners for the all-new motorsport racing league i1 Super Series.

F1 is a sport as good as any other: Karthikeyan

F1 is a sport as good as any other: Karthikeyan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Amidst debate over the 'elitist' nature of Formula One and whether it qualifies to be a sport at all, Indian racing star Narain Karthikeyan, on Saturday, said that F1 is a sport as good as any other and the drivers involved in it work really hard.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

An appeal to the organisers of the Indian Grand Prix

An appeal to the organisers of the Indian Grand Prix

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

With empty stands greeting the Indian F1 Grand Prix during the first two practice session, Raja Sen begs the organisers to open the gates and bring in the junta. 'At least, Formula One will feel compelled to bring its mega budget circus back to India at the soonest'.

Chennai's Parthiva Sureshwaren to race in F2

Chennai's Parthiva Sureshwaren to race in F2

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Chennai driver Parthiva Sureshwaren has secured a place on the FIA Formula Two grid, joining Armaan Ebrahim as the second Indian driver on the circuit this season.

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Naren Kumar for World Rally Championship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Six-time national rally champion Naren Kumar will debut for an Indian team, 'Team Sidvin India', in the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship, in the Production Class in June, in Greece.

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

2014 Indian F1 GP dropped; race will be held in March 2015, say organisers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The 2014 Indian Grand Prix was on Tuesday dropped following a rejig in racing calendar for the coming year, according to race organisers JPSI, who said the motorsport extravaganza will now come back to the country in March 2015.

Narain grabs India's maiden A1 pole

Narain grabs India's maiden A1 pole

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Narain Karthikeyan secured India's first ever pole position in the Feature race of A1GP, World Cup of Motorsport, after pipping host nation's Robbie Kerr in the qualifying session of the season-ending race at the Brands Hatch circuit on Saturday.

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Naren Kumar wins National Rally Championship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Naren Kumar won his sixth National Rally Championship after winning the WIAA Rallye De Goa 2006, the final round of the Motorsports Association of India's Indian National Rally Championship.

FMSCI, MAI bury differences

FMSCI, MAI bury differences

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The two warring groups of Indian motor sport reached a settlement at the FIA General Assembly in Paris on Thursday.

Motor Racing: Force India record season's best finish at Spanish GP

Motor Racing: Force India record season's best finish at Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The upgrades brought for the weekend helped the team significantly in the 66-lap race after Perez and Ocon had qualified eighth and 10th in the qualifying.

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Midland defends dumping Karthikeyan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

The F1 team's Sporting director said Narain would have occasional lapses in concentration whereas Tiago Monteiro wouldn't.

Sports Shorts: Nagal kickstarts Bengaluru Open with a bang

Sports Shorts: Nagal kickstarts Bengaluru Open with a bang

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Enduring a dismal season this year, defending champion Sumit Nagal Monday began his campaign at the USD 150,000 Bengaluru Open with a bang by defeating last year's finalist Briton's Jay Clarke in the opening round.

Narain eyes test driver's spot with Williams

Narain eyes test driver's spot with Williams

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The Indian driver says he would like to take the place of Williams test driver Alex Wurz's, who has been promoted as one of the team's two race drivers.

Auto GP: Podium finish for Karthikeyan in Race 1

Auto GP: Podium finish for Karthikeyan in Race 1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Overcoming mechanical issues, Narain Karthikeyan raced brilliantly to finish third in Race 1 of the Mugello round of the Auto GP championship.

I've retired from active sports, but not today: Deepa Malik

I've retired from active sports, but not today: Deepa Malik

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Deepa Malik, the first Indian woman to claim a medal in the Paralympic Games, has retired from active sports, a decision she took before becoming the Paralympic Committee of India president earlier this year but revealed only on Monday. The 49-year-old, who won a silver in shot put F53 category in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, was elected PCI president in the elections held in February under the directives of Delhi High Court. PCI has been denied recognition by the sports ministry.

Podium finish for Karthikeyan

Podium finish for Karthikeyan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

The Indian ace finished third and close fourth in two races at the 2004 World Series Nissan Championship at Zolder, Belgium.