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F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall.

Montezemolo unflustered by new Mosley threat

Montezemolo unflustered by new Mosley threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has avoided entering into a new public row with Max Mosley by largely ignoring the FIA president's fresh threats about the future of the Formula One.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

F1 Pitlane Tales: Ferrari starts new era without Montezemolo

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Luca di Montezemolo's resignation as Ferrari chairman on Wednesday severs an historic link with the company's late founder Enzo and marks the end of an era for Formula One's most successful and glamorous team.

F1 teams appoint Montezemolo as chairman

F1 teams appoint Montezemolo as chairman

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) appointed Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo as their first chairman on Thursday after an inaugural meeting at the Italian Grand Prix. The 10 teams set up the association to work with the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) and commercial rights holders to find ways of improving the show while spending less and increasing revenue.

Technical Director Mauro Forghieri of Ferrari dies at 87

Technical Director Mauro Forghieri of Ferrari dies at 87

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

His Ferrari 312T car, in various guises, won four constructors' and three drivers' championships with Lauda and Scheckter.

'News about Schumacher not good'

'News about Schumacher not good'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The latest news about the health of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is not good, his former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo said on Thursday. The German is still receiving intensive treatment far from the public eye at his home in Switzerland following severe head injuries that he suffered in a skiing accident in France in December 2013. "I have news and unfortunately it is not good," Montezemolo told reporters without giving any further details.

Ferrari boss rebukes Alonso for demanding 'someone else's car'

Ferrari boss rebukes Alonso for demanding 'someone else's car'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Ferrari dealt Fernando Alonso a rare public rebuke on his 32nd birthday on Monday for critical comments after Sunday's Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix.

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.

Hope to see F1 racers and not 'taxi drivers'

Hope to see F1 racers and not 'taxi drivers'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned against possible technical 'trickery' as Formula One enters a new and uncertain era.

Rome 2024 Olympic Games bid endorsed by Italy's CONI

Rome 2024 Olympic Games bid endorsed by Italy's CONI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games was unanimously endorsed by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) in what bid president Luca di Montezemolo described as an important signal of support.

Ferrari prefer Vettel to Hamilton

Ferrari prefer Vettel to Hamilton

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be Ferrari's first choice should they ever need to replace Fernando Alonso, president Luca di Montezemolo said.

Formula One teams ready to be put to the test

Formula One teams ready to be put to the test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The immediate task, apart from checking the systems, will be to get to grips with the new Pirelli tyres that the Italian company says should produce more exciting racing with more pitstops required.

Ferrari boss is Fiat chairman

Ferrari boss is Fiat chairman

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Ferrari want Rossi in third car for next year

Ferrari want Rossi in third car for next year

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Ferrari still want MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi to race for them next year if they manage to change Formula One rules and enter a third car.

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who is still recovering from his 2013 skiing crash, is on the way to positive recovery.

Mosley calls F1 deal into question

Mosley calls F1 deal into question

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Motor racing chief Max Mosley called into question a deal securing Formula One's future on Thursday in a letter demanding a public apology from Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo.

Ferrari president criticises Hamilton

Ferrari president criticises Hamilton

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo praised McLaren driver Fernando Alonso after he lost his world title by just one point to the Italian team's Kimi Raikkonen.

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Ferrari's new team principal Marco Mattiacci was taken by surprise when Luca di Montezemolo offered him the top job at Formula One's glamour team, the Italian initially believing the chairman's approach to be a joke.

F1 Pitlane Tales: 'Alonso is leaving Ferrari'

F1 Pitlane Tales: 'Alonso is leaving Ferrari'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Fernando Alonso is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season because he wants a fresh environment and needs to be winning again, the Formula One team's ex-chairman Luca di Montezemolo said on Wednesday.

Ferrari set to be stoked by fire and ice this season

Ferrari set to be stoked by fire and ice this season

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Ferrari's fire and ice pairing of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen has, in the words of team president Luca di Montezemolo, put two roosters in the same henhouse.

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has summoned Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to its international tribunal in Paris on June 20 on charges of breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month.

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Felipe Massa said farewell to thousands of Ferrari fans in Italy on Sunday and received a trophy nearly as tall as him to celebrate his time with the Formula One team.

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new million-euro LaFerrari on the Italian supercar maker's stand at the Geneva auto show.

Tatas studying Orient-Express rejection of takeover bid

Tatas studying Orient-Express rejection of takeover bid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

They are considering options with respect to the offer to acquire the hotel.

Orient Express, Tata honchos to meet

Orient Express, Tata honchos to meet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

In an attempt to allay concerns of the US-based hospitality chain, Indian Hotels Co Ltd vice-chairman R K Krishna Kumar, in a letter to Lovejoy, said the Tata group firm would like to engage in a constructive dialogue.

Massa happy not to relive Ferrari nightmare

Massa happy not to relive Ferrari nightmare

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Felipe Massa delivered his eagerly-awaited verdict on Ferrari's new Formula One car after the first day of testing on Tuesday, with sighs of relief likely to be heard around Maranello.

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Tatas partner Italian fund to check into Orient-Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Offer valued at $1.86 bn comes 5 years after Bermuda chain rebuffed Indian Hotels.

Massa to wave chequered flag in Brazil

Massa to wave chequered flag in Brazil

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Ferrari's Felipe Massa, recovering from serious head injuries, will wave the chequered flag at next week's potentially title-deciding Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix, organisers said on Thursday.

Raikkonen future in doubt, say Ferrari

Raikkonen future in doubt, say Ferrari

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Kimi Raikkonen is not assured of racing for Ferrari in Formula One next season, team president Luca di Montezemolo said on Wednesday. Rumours have swirled for months that Raikkonen will be replaced by Renault's Fernando Alonso for next year despite the Finn's contract with Ferrari running until the end of 2010.

Ferrari will not block Schumacher deal: Montezemol

Ferrari will not block Schumacher deal: Montezemol

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Ferrari will not stand in Michael Schumacher's way if the seven-times Formula One world champion decides to come out of retirement and race for Mercedes, president Luca di Montezemolo said on Monday.

Alonso may join Ferrari in 2011: Report

Alonso may join Ferrari in 2011: Report

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

Fernando Alonso has a secret agreement to join Ferrari for four years from 2011, Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Sunday. The twice Formula One world champion has never hidden his desire to go to the Italian team and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo recently fuelled the ongoing speculation by refusing to rule out the Spaniard's future arrival.

Ferrari buck trend with Tata deal

Ferrari buck trend with Tata deal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Ferrari have bucked the global economic crisis squeezing Formula One by agreeing a sponsorship deal with carmaker Tata.

Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari

Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso made his first public appearance with his new Ferrari team at an event in Valencia, Spain on Sunday.

Mamma Mia, says relieved Ferrari boss

Mamma Mia, says relieved Ferrari boss

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Formula One champions Ferrari scored their first points of the year in Bahrain on Sunday despite Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa flirting with disaster on the opening lap. After three races had left the team in danger of their worst ever start to a season and prompted Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo to fly in for a show of support, the champions needed to move up a gear.

Singapore GP humiliated F1, says Ferrari chief

Singapore GP humiliated F1, says Ferrari chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said the 'circus' track of the Singapore race and the use of the safety car had been humiliating for Formula One.

Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Ecclestone says Ferrari get special treatment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at criticism from Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo by detailing how much more money the Italian team receive from the sport than their rivals.

Ferrari boss would not swap Hamilton for Massa

Ferrari boss would not swap Hamilton for Massa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Ferrari would not swap Brazilian driver Felipe Massa for McLaren's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, president Luca di Montezemolo said. Hamilton, 23, who became the youngest world title-winner after he edged Massa by snatching fifth place on the final bend of November's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, said last week that he would never leave McLaren.

Recruiting Alonso not desirable: Ferrari

Recruiting Alonso not desirable: Ferrari

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Bringing Fernando Alonso to Ferrari to partner world champion Kimi Raikkonen would not be desirable, team president Luca di Montezemolo said on Tuesday. "To line up a Raikkonen-Alonso double act would mean wanting to damage yourself. I want two equal drivers that work together," the president said.

Ferrari confident of comeback in Malaysia

Ferrari confident of comeback in Malaysia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo said on Wednesday he is confident his team would bounce back in Malaysia this weekend after making a terrible start to the season at the Australian Grand Prix. Neither of the Italian team's drivers completed last weekend's Grand Prix, although world champion Kimi Raikkonen picked up a point after Honda's Rubens Barrichello was disqualified from a race that only seven cars completed. McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won.