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PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

PIX: Check out F1's fastest and longest street circuit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Formula One unveiled its longest and fastest street circuit on Thursday, predicting top speeds of 322kph and wheel-to-wheel racing when Saudi Arabia hosts a race for the first time in Jeddah in December.

Check out Mitsubishi's swanky Pajero!

Check out Mitsubishi's swanky Pajero!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Mitsubishi's newest Pajero has more to it than rally genes.

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.

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

F1 champion Hamilton knighted in New Year's honours list

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was awarded a knighthood in the UK New Year's honours list published on Wednesday.

Buddh International Circuit wins Global Award

Buddh International Circuit wins Global Award

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Buddh International Circuit, which played host to India's first Formula One Grand Prix on October 30, has been awarded the 'Motorsport Facility of the Year' award at the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2011, held in Cologne, Germany.

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

British racer Susie Wolff has defended Bernie Ecclestone after he doubted whether women would physically be able to drive a Formula One car fast and in any case would not be taken seriously.

Pandemic sealed Vettel's departure, says Ferrari boss

Pandemic sealed Vettel's departure, says Ferrari boss

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Sebastian Vettel was Ferrari's first choice to stay and partner Charles Leclerc in Formula One next year until the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, team principal Mattia Binotto said on Friday. The four-times World champion, who won his titles with Red Bull, will now be replaced by Spaniard Carlos Sainz who joins from McLaren at the end of the season in a decision announced in May.

Why Pirelli are threatening to quit Formula One

Why Pirelli are threatening to quit Formula One

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Sole supplier Pirelli has warned that it could walk away from Formula One after the current season if the sport fails to ratify tyre testing plans by close of play on Monday.

'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.

Mercedes to use black cars in stand against racism

Mercedes to use black cars in stand against racism

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Formula One champions Mercedes unveiled black-liveried cars for the 2020 season on Monday as part of a public pledge to further improve diversity within the team and the world of motorsport. Mercedes have traditionally raced in silver throughout their time in Formula One but will switch to black and have 'End Racism' emblazoned on the halo of both cars.

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Formula One: Mercedes boss Wolff cuts ties with Williams

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff has sold his remaining stake in the Williams Formula One team to US shareholder and healthcare executive Brad Hollinger, both parties said on Wednesday.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

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

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.

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Focus on safety in motor racing after Simoncelli's death

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Motorsport was plunged into more grief and introspection on Sunday by a second death in a week amid intensified concern for safety standards in all forms of racing around the world.

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.

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.

Formula One to use 'grid kids' in place of female models

Formula One to use 'grid kids' in place of female models

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Formula One announced a 'grid kids' programme on Monday to replace the female models who have previously featured before the start of every grand prix.

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Ferrari are not extending Sebastian Vettel's contract beyond this year

Women are NOT yet ready to compete in top races. Do you agree?

Women are NOT yet ready to compete in top races. Do you agree?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Britain's Susie Wolff, the first woman driver in 22 years to take part in a Formula One grand prix weekend, announced her retirement from motorsport at the end of the year.

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.

Indy 500 puts spotlight on racing's gender diversity

Indy 500 puts spotlight on racing's gender diversity

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Beyond the empty stands and coronavirus-induced delay, this year's Indianapolis 500 will see another profound change at the famed Brickyard on Sunday -- for the first time in 21 years, there are no female drivers on the starting grid.

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Frankfurt players display '#blacklivesmatter' on game shirts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Eintracht Frankfurt changed their team shirt to display "#blacklivesmatter" on the front for their German Cup semi-final at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to take a stand against racism, the club said. Athletes across the world have joined in support of protests triggered by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in US police custody last month.

F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

F3 driver Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

FIA promises probe into Macau aerial crash

Success means nothing without change, says Hamilton

Success means nothing without change, says Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Lewis Hamilton has used his platform more than ever this year to make his voice heard on subjects from racial injustice to diversity and the environment.

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.

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Formula One esports race was the third in a series designed to give fans something to watch after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled motorsport worldwide and left Formula One still waiting to start its season.

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.

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Formula One is missing a vital ingredient...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Formula One's Australian season-opener lacked a vital ingredient, overtaking, and it will take years to fix the problem, managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn said on Monday.

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.

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

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.

F1 legend Berger hopes for a miracle over Schumacher's recovery

F1 legend Berger hopes for a miracle over Schumacher's recovery

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Not much is known about Schumacher's current condition following a skiing fall, but it was emerged in court earlier in May 2017 that he still could not walk.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

Hamilton wants Ferrari to step up in fight against racism

Hamilton wants Ferrari to step up in fight against racism

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Ferrari, whose race on Sunday lasted about 20 seconds until Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc collided, said the team strongly supported diversity and equal opportunities.

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

F1: A landmark race turns nightmare for Mercedes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The five-time world champion went from pole position to last on a chaotic afternoon, the Briton hitting the barriers and spinning before finishing 11th in a race won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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.

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

'F1 season likely to hit glitch after July take off'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'If we want to go to Asia, or America, I think it's going to be when we get on planes and have to fly overseas where I think the risk will start to potentially get greater.'

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.

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Formula One is feeling a fresh wave of optimism under its new owners, while Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are the two most popular drivers, according to an extensive fan survey released on Friday.