News for 'pole position'

Australian GP: Opportunistic Vettel steals victory from Hamilton

Australian GP: Opportunistic Vettel steals victory from Hamilton

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Sebastian Vettel made full use of the virtual safety car to sneak in front of Lewis Hamilton midway the race before the German held off the frustrated Briton to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Rosberg wins Monaco GP to regain F1 lead

PHOTOS: Rosberg wins Monaco GP to regain F1 lead

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Germany's Nico Rosberg won the showcase Monaco Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday to snatch back the Formula One world championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton.

Vettel has priority but that could change, say Ferrari

Vettel has priority but that could change, say Ferrari

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto said the pair remain free to fight on track and if either is clearly faster than the other would be given preference.

Factbox - Fernando Alonso

Factbox - Fernando Alonso

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Factbox on Renault's Fernando Alonso, who became Formula One's youngest champion in Brazil.

Hamilton's road to his seventh title, race by race

Hamilton's road to his seventh title, race by race

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The Mercedes driver, with a record 94 wins, is the most successful Formula One driver of all time. The following details his progression to the 2020 title.

Images from the German F1 Grand Prix

Images from the German F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com12 Jul 2009

Elated Australian Mark Webber shrugged off a drive-through penalty to win the German Grand Prix in Nuerburgring on Sunday and end his long wait for Formula One success.

Sports Shorts: Marquez scores 50th premier class win

Sports Shorts: Marquez scores 50th premier class win

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Nations League PIX: Portugal cruise, Spain shocked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

A summary of Saturday's action in the UEFA Nations League.

41% of Indians think India will lead world economy

41% of Indians think India will lead world economy

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Indians are divided on whether their own country or neighbour China will take the pole position in the world economy over the next two decades, according to a survey.

Sigurdsson strike helps Spurs hold Chelsea

Sigurdsson strike helps Spurs hold Chelsea

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A late equaliser from substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson earned Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at Chelsea in a pulsating London derby on Wednesday that prolonged a three-way battle for two Champions League places.

Bigg Boss 10: Who's the better pole dancer?

Bigg Boss 10: Who's the better pole dancer?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Who will win Sunny Leone's approval?

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Verstappen continues winning streak in home Dutch GP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull have 511 points to Ferrari's 376.

Rooney still considering move out of Manchester United

Rooney still considering move out of Manchester United

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

English striker Wayne Rooney has hinted that he still wants to quit Old Trafford and could even join Premier League rival club Chelsea, with a move to Stamford Bridge currently being debated.

Alonso wins British GP for Ferrari

Alonso wins British GP for Ferrari

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

Spain's Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix on Sunday for Ferrari's first victory of the season on the 60th anniversary of their first success in Formula One.

Vettel wins Bahrain GP, protesters kept away

Vettel wins Bahrain GP, protesters kept away

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Grand Prix in Bahrain on Sunday while rage boiled beyond the circuit among protesters who say the ruling family that crushed Arab Spring demonstrations last year should not have hosted the race.

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

Indian Grand Prix is very special: Vettel

Indian Grand Prix is very special: Vettel

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday and stretched his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, who was a battling second, to 13 points with three races remaining.

Alonso confident he can still win F1 title

Alonso confident he can still win F1 title

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso was unshaken in his belief that he can win this season's Formula One title despite rival Sebastian Vettel taking another dominant pole position at the Indian Grand Prix on Saturday.

India GP: Vettel tops third practice session

India GP: Vettel tops third practice session

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel looked good for pole position at the Indian Grand Prix on Saturday after completing a practice hat-trick.

Vettel wins in Japan but India GP will decide championship winner

Vettel wins in Japan but India GP will decide championship winner

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday but was made to wait for his fourth successive Formula One title after Ferrari's Fernando Alonso finished fourth.

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Force India can be fifth in 2010: Sutil

Force India can be fifth in 2010: Sutil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Force India's No 1 driver Adrian Sutil discusses his showing in 2009 and targets for the upcoming season.

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Raikkonen wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen won the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix for Lotus on Sunday, beating Ferrari's Fernando Alonso into second place at Albert Park.

Vettel extends championship lead by winning Italian GP

Vettel extends championship lead by winning Italian GP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Italian Grand Prix at a canter on Sunday to move 53 points clear of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in the Formula One championship after six victories from 12 races.

Jadeja first Indian after Kumble to top ODI bowlers' list

Jadeja first Indian after Kumble to top ODI bowlers' list

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian bowler to top the bowlers' chart in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings after former captain Anil Kumble claimed the pole position way back in 1996.

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

PIX: Sinner shines; Swiatek crushes Collins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek blasted past American Danielle Collins 6-3, 6-0.

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Fernando Alonso led from pole position to chequered flag to win the German Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday while Germany's World champion Sebastian Vettel was stripped of second place for an overtaking infringement.

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

PICS: Hamilton breaks Schumi's F1 record with 92nd win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

'I could never have dreamed of being where I am today.'

Tyre failure wrecks Hamilton's home hopes

Tyre failure wrecks Hamilton's home hopes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Sudden tyre failure wrecked Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a home British Grand Prix victory on Sunday after the Mercedes driver had led from pole position.

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Red Bull in technical controversy before Monaco GP

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Champions Red Bull were embroiled in a technical controversy before Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix with suggestions that their cars, with Mark Webber on pole position in one of them, could be in breach of the regulations.

Ricciardo breaks Barcelona track record in F1 testing

Ricciardo breaks Barcelona track record in F1 testing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Daniel Ricciardo showed Red Bull's pace on Wednesday by lapping Barcelona's Formula One circuit faster than anyone since the track was reconfigured in 2007.

McLaren farewell leaves Hamilton feeling numb

McLaren farewell leaves Hamilton feeling numb

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Lewis Hamilton was left feeling numb after failing to finish his final race for McLaren on Sunday despite starting on pole position and leading the race.

And the IPL Fair Play Award goes to... Chennai Super Kings!

And the IPL Fair Play Award goes to... Chennai Super Kings!

Rediff.com27 May 2013

They might be embroiled in the spot-fixing scandal, but IPL 6 runners-up Chennai Super Kings won the Fair Play award even though the points table was missing from the tournament website.

Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet

Monaco offers Hamilton his best chance yet

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend.

How Pant Celebrated His Birthday

How Pant Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

On Monday, October 4, on his 24th birthday, Rishabh Pant took to the field against his idol Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team in a crucial IPL 2021 encounter.

Birla sees future in Biyani's fashion biz

Birla sees future in Biyani's fashion biz

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Aditya Birla Nuvo to buy controlling stake in Pantaloons Stores; Biyani gets Rs 1,600-cr boost; deal to create the country's largest fashion retailer.

India enter pre-quarters of World Team Squash C'ship

India enter pre-quarters of World Team Squash C'ship

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

India sent Argentina crashing out of the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship to set up an intriguing pre-quarter final clash against The Netherlands in Nimes, France.

EPL PHOTOS: Wigan relegated after loss at Arsenal; City win

EPL PHOTOS: Wigan relegated after loss at Arsenal; City win

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Wigan Athletic became the first team to be relegated from England's top flight in the same season as winning the FA Cup after they lost 4-1 at Arsenal, with Lukas Podolski scoring twice, in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Vettel storms India, Alonso must attack

Vettel storms India, Alonso must attack

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Felipe Massa might have a curb named after him at the Buddh International Circuit, but it is Sebastian Vettel who really seems to like the circuit on the outskirts of Delhi.

Harikrishna held, loses lead

Harikrishna held, loses lead

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The Indian Grandmaster slipped to second position in the Montreal International Chess tournament after drawing his sixth round game against Polish Grandmaster Kamil Miton.